Thursday, March 26, 2015
trying to be bold.
I've been guy-obsessed for as long as I can remember. So ever since he and I broke up, I've been trying to tell myself that I'm strong, I'm beautiful, I can do anything, I don't need him, yada yada yada. Well, I'm trying to prove it to myself. I was promoted (twice, pay raise-wise) within a few months at work. I dyed the underlayer of my hair turquoise (pic below!). I decided I'm going to live in Italy for a year starting in 2016. I auditioned for The Voice in Chicago a month ago. I will be getting a tattoo--of debode (location tbd--prob my shoulder blade) sometime this year. I'm currently working on three certifications--CPT (certified personal trainer), nutrition coaching, and TEFL/TESOL.
she has seen the changes.
A little over a year ago (on February 25th, actually), I posted something saying I liked this guy from my church. Well, we dated for like eight months or so and it was a beautiful whirlwind. I wish it didn't end, but I guess he didn't feel the same way about me that I did about him. I didn't only like him, I loved him--I still love him. Yes, we went waaaaay too fast and we fell waaaaay too hard too fast, but I loved him and still do. I don't regret a single thing about us. Are there times I think, "what if"? Um, duh. I'm human and I'm in love. The worst thing about being in love with someone who doesn't love you back is that it's one-sided and you never know if they think about you or what they really felt. He told me things I believed, then changed his mind on something big--who knows if everything else he said was true or just things he thought I'd want to hear? Ugh. Done with this for now, sorry.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
#40DaysofMedia : day seven.
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#40DaysofMedia, day seven.
Matt Maher is probably my favorite Christian (and he's Catholic!!!) artist out there. I haven't heard anything by him that I don't like, plus he's amazing live. This song is SO beautiful. It's based on the Litany of Humility, and really captures our desire to become closer to Him by being delivered from earthly things. I highly recommend that you pray this in song and enjoy :) God bless!
Matt Maher's "Every Little Prison"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJlmg36yLe8
Litany of Humility
https://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/humility.htm
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#40DaysofMedia, day seven.
Matt Maher is probably my favorite Christian (and he's Catholic!!!) artist out there. I haven't heard anything by him that I don't like, plus he's amazing live. This song is SO beautiful. It's based on the Litany of Humility, and really captures our desire to become closer to Him by being delivered from earthly things. I highly recommend that you pray this in song and enjoy :) God bless!
Matt Maher's "Every Little Prison"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJlmg36yLe8
Litany of Humility
https://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/humility.htm
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
#40DaysofMedia : day six.
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#40DaysofMedia, day six.
One of my favorite devotions is meditating and praying the Stations of the Cross. There are many versions, but my favorite is Mary's Way of the Cross. Mary's Way of the Cross offers a look through Mary's eyes as towhat happened on Jesus' way to the Cross.
The following is a link to a pretty good resource, including an introduction, an artistic representation of each Station, and of course the prayers and meditations. God bless!
http://www.desktopangel.com/easter/marys_way/index.htm
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#40DaysofMedia, day six.
One of my favorite devotions is meditating and praying the Stations of the Cross. There are many versions, but my favorite is Mary's Way of the Cross. Mary's Way of the Cross offers a look through Mary's eyes as towhat happened on Jesus' way to the Cross.
The following is a link to a pretty good resource, including an introduction, an artistic representation of each Station, and of course the prayers and meditations. God bless!
http://www.desktopangel.com/easter/marys_way/index.htm
Monday, March 10, 2014
#40DaysofMedia : day five.
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#40DaysofMedia, day five.
Father Robert Barron is basically awesome--he's brilliant and yet still grounded and easy to understand. There were literally hundreds of videos to choose from, but I chose to share his commentary on Pope Francis being named Time Magazine's Person of the Year because it is a newer video and he outlines great points (not that he doesn't normally). Anyways, enjoy, and God bless you! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USjev5ce8cw
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@FrRobertBarron on Pope Francis being named Time Magazine's Person of the Year (http://tinyurl.com/40DaysMedia ) #40DaysofMedia
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#40DaysofMedia, day five.
Father Robert Barron is basically awesome--he's brilliant and yet still grounded and easy to understand. There were literally hundreds of videos to choose from, but I chose to share his commentary on Pope Francis being named Time Magazine's Person of the Year because it is a newer video and he outlines great points (not that he doesn't normally). Anyways, enjoy, and God bless you! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USjev5ce8cw
Twitter:
@FrRobertBarron on Pope Francis being named Time Magazine's Person of the Year (http://tinyurl.com/40DaysMedia ) #40DaysofMedia
Sunday, March 9, 2014
#40DaysofMedia : day four.
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My sincerest apologies for not posting yesterday--it was just one of those days where you don't get five minutes at home (and it was a blast!). Instead of posting two today, I am posting one that in all actuality probably deserves to be mentioned multiple times because it is that important.
#40DaysofMedia, day four.
MODESTY. This topic has been on my heart moreso than usual during the last few weeks. Modesty, in my opinion at least, is one of the topics that some non-Catholics as well as some Catholics, believe the Church should ease up on and adjust to with the times. Society tells us that modesty isn't important, as evidenced by the crop top, short shorts, and "bandeau-under-a-sheer-top" trends, amongst many others.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that, "Modesty inspires a way of life which makes it possible to resist the allurement of fashion and the pressures of prevailing ideologies" (CCC 2523). "Purity of heart requires the modesty which is patience, decency, and discretion. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person" (CCC 2533).
Dressing modestly, for me at least, comes down to one simple word: RESPECT. Modest dressing shows that we have respect for ourselves but also respect for those who see us, as we are making an attempt to respect them by not providing another occasion for sin.
Brothers and sisters, regardless of religion, please join me in a commitment to dress more modestly. I think it is also worth mentioning that just because we are dressing modestly, does not mean that we are sacrificing style. There are plenty of stylish outfits and trends that represent us in the way that we would like to be. As warmer temperatures approach, it may seem as if dressing modestly isn't practical. I will admit, it can be trickier to find non-short shorts and clothes that actually fit and don't stick to every curve, but you can find them, and in doing so, you will be bettering yourselves and others, as well as glorifying God.
One of my favorite Bible verses is the following version of Galatians 1:10. "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God?" Just think about it. It's a goodie.
God bless you.
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one of the biggest issues in society today, regardless of religion (in my opinion at least) (http://tinyurl.com/40DaysMedia) #40DaysofMedia
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My sincerest apologies for not posting yesterday--it was just one of those days where you don't get five minutes at home (and it was a blast!). Instead of posting two today, I am posting one that in all actuality probably deserves to be mentioned multiple times because it is that important.
#40DaysofMedia, day four.
MODESTY. This topic has been on my heart moreso than usual during the last few weeks. Modesty, in my opinion at least, is one of the topics that some non-Catholics as well as some Catholics, believe the Church should ease up on and adjust to with the times. Society tells us that modesty isn't important, as evidenced by the crop top, short shorts, and "bandeau-under-a-sheer-top" trends, amongst many others.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that, "Modesty inspires a way of life which makes it possible to resist the allurement of fashion and the pressures of prevailing ideologies" (CCC 2523). "Purity of heart requires the modesty which is patience, decency, and discretion. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person" (CCC 2533).
Dressing modestly, for me at least, comes down to one simple word: RESPECT. Modest dressing shows that we have respect for ourselves but also respect for those who see us, as we are making an attempt to respect them by not providing another occasion for sin.
Brothers and sisters, regardless of religion, please join me in a commitment to dress more modestly. I think it is also worth mentioning that just because we are dressing modestly, does not mean that we are sacrificing style. There are plenty of stylish outfits and trends that represent us in the way that we would like to be. As warmer temperatures approach, it may seem as if dressing modestly isn't practical. I will admit, it can be trickier to find non-short shorts and clothes that actually fit and don't stick to every curve, but you can find them, and in doing so, you will be bettering yourselves and others, as well as glorifying God.
One of my favorite Bible verses is the following version of Galatians 1:10. "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God?" Just think about it. It's a goodie.
God bless you.
Twitter:
one of the biggest issues in society today, regardless of religion (in my opinion at least) (http://tinyurl.com/40DaysMedia) #40DaysofMedia
Friday, March 7, 2014
#40DaysofMedia : day three.
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#40DaysofMedia, day three.
Ah, the first Friday of Lent 2014. Fridays during the Lenten season are days in which we abstain from eating meat. Why meat? While there are many different reasons, I was always taught that meat was considered aluxury "back in the day" and being as the core focus of Lent is sacrifice, we are to abstain from eating it. We remember the sacrifice of Christ on Good Friday and unite ourselves with that sacrifice through abstinence and prayer.
http://lifeteen.com/why-catholics-abstain-eating-meat-on-fridays-during-lent/
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-resources/lent/questions-and-answers-about-lent.cfm
Fish fries tend to pop up at local churches and organizations during the Lenten season. If you are in the Carmel area, here are a few parishes with fish fries:
-OLMC is offering fish fries on 3/14 and 3/28 in the parish hall (I have not been able to find the times as of yet, but probably 5:00-7:30 would be a safe bet).
-SMG is offering fish fries every Friday during Lent except for next Friday (3/14) from 4:30-7:30 in the parish hall.
-SEAS is offering fish fries on 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, and 4/11 from 5:00-7:30 in the social hall.
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why no meat on Fridays during Lent? (http://tinyurl.com/40DaysMedia) #40DaysofMedia
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#40DaysofMedia, day three.
Ah, the first Friday of Lent 2014. Fridays during the Lenten season are days in which we abstain from eating meat. Why meat? While there are many different reasons, I was always taught that meat was considered aluxury "back in the day" and being as the core focus of Lent is sacrifice, we are to abstain from eating it. We remember the sacrifice of Christ on Good Friday and unite ourselves with that sacrifice through abstinence and prayer.
http://lifeteen.com/why-catholics-abstain-eating-meat-on-fridays-during-lent/
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-resources/lent/questions-and-answers-about-lent.cfm
Fish fries tend to pop up at local churches and organizations during the Lenten season. If you are in the Carmel area, here are a few parishes with fish fries:
-OLMC is offering fish fries on 3/14 and 3/28 in the parish hall (I have not been able to find the times as of yet, but probably 5:00-7:30 would be a safe bet).
-SMG is offering fish fries every Friday during Lent except for next Friday (3/14) from 4:30-7:30 in the parish hall.
-SEAS is offering fish fries on 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, and 4/11 from 5:00-7:30 in the social hall.
Twitter:
why no meat on Fridays during Lent? (http://tinyurl.com/40DaysMedia) #40DaysofMedia
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