SELFLESSNESS
We go through all of our life accomplishing great things one by one and making a name for ourselves. What is all of that if we didn't help out at least one person. We pass them by everyday. We give them money, but do we talk to them? Usually we don't. How much better would you feel if you helped cheer them up?
What is life without the satisfaction of helping others?
We have so many things surrounding us that are such a blessing to have but we don't really appreciate it until we see others that do not have the luxuries we have.
Im not trying to encourage you to donate money or your computer to a someone who needs it (although that would be nice). What I am trying to encourage is that you be a positive influence on others in your life.
If someone needs help with carrying grocery bags or someone that needs a drink of water, You be the one who gives it to them.
Song of the day: Greg Laswell-comes and goes in waves
Thursday, November 4, 2010
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
High School in a Nutshell (what they forgot to tell you)
My first day of High School was exciting! I had no worried besides to get good grades and maybe make a special boy friend. Life was easy, all I had to do was make friends and keep out of trouble. But my sophomore year...I slacked off, I didn't care about my school work. My priorities were definitely out of order. My morals were thrown out the window and I was "having fun." I was suddenly this child that was destroying everything in her path. Worst of all my religion was a blur and I was not the girl I used to be. Getting D's and C's was something that was not important to me because I wasn't aware of how it would affect me in the future.
Junior year I told myself I would turn a new leaf and get grades that would make my mom proud but to my dismay other things distracted me from what I really should have been doing, concentrating on my school work.
Junior summer I buckled down and God helped me get a job and read most of the Bible. I was suddenly learning new things that I should have been learning throughout my high school career.
Senior year I came back to school and took care of everything with a smile, it was difficult but it was worth every struggle. Everything fell into place and came out to be better than I had expected. God sometimes saves some extra surprises for you after a great struggle.
The most important lesson that I learned my Senior year was that I could do anything with the help of God and if I set my mind to it. You may have heard that before but it really does become clear to you what it means when you experience it.
TIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
1. Put school first! If you don't you will find yourself lost trying to get yourself into a good college.
2. Sophomore and Junior year are your most important years STUDY STUDY STUDY!
3. Give yourself time to socialize, it'll make you feel better and at ease
4. Start looking at the requirements for admission at the school of your preference.
5. SATs are more important than you think. begin studying before
6. Take Precalculus your Junior year and ACE it, it will give you a great jump start and help you on your SATs.
7. Try different study methods and find the one that fits you best.
8. C's or below are unacceptable.
9. TALK TO THE TEACHER!!! Ask questions, it will make things SO much easier.
10. Talk to a counselor about college your junior year.
Senior year will be a breeze if you take these tips. So enjoy!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Espana Fifa World Cup 2010 Champions!
The most intense game I have ever seen! VIVA ESPANA! OLEEE OLE OLE OLE! This game was DIRTY, LONG, AND SO INTENSE! Netherlands played with their hands held in a fist, but that is what they are known for. Robben played so great! He was amazingly fast and his kicks toward the goal post almost sent me to the hospital. The game was a grueling 120 (not including extra time) minutes, and to the Netherlands misfortune Spain scored at the 116th minute! Only leaving the Netherlands 4 minutes (plus the 2 minutes extra time) to score a goal to tie the game. I was at the PRESIDENTE restaurant with my eyes glued to the TV in front of me, I kept turning to my mom and saying "I hope they score before it goes to penalties!" Thank God Almighty! They scored! Iniesta launched forward going offsides then backing up to not be offsides to make the GAME WINNING GOAL. Madrid was going CRAZY! and so was I. I screamed YES! and jumped out of my seat suddenly becoming ten times happier. Congratulations Spain on your win, you deserved it.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Spain Fifa World Cup 2010
So I have been a Spain Fan for about 2 years now and I have to saw that I'm so glad I became one. Because, as I had hoped, they have made it to the FINALS for this years (2010) world cup! I am amazed and so happy!
Spain at first came in pretty weak with a defense that seems like they were asleep. Spain had played against what most thought was an easy opponent, Switzerland. Spain kept their form throughout the whole game and didn't adjust to their opponents technique. ESP v SUI 0-1.
As the next game came along Spain showed major improvement by beating their central american opponent, Honduras. Although, Honduras had been marked as one of the "bad" teams I was still proud of Spain's victory. My friends simply identified it as an "easy win" but in my head I saw how all the teams were improving each game, and Spain had been amongst them. ESP v HON 2-0.
In the meantime I watched other games from countries that I favored, like Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Brazil. Watching these games showed me how different each country plays.
Germany was plowing through every country they encountered, they even beat Argentina (which was a World Cup favorite to win)4-0! People began thinking that they would be the winner of the World Cup.
Italy won the world cup four years ago and I was expecting them to make it to the quarter-finals, maybe even the semi-finals. Italy lost against Slovakia by a surprising score of 3-2. Italy left with their heads held high by scoring 2 points at their last game.
Portugal was, i must admit, one of my favorite teams this year. Their defense and offense were playing incredibly! Cristiano Ronaldo took a step back this year and let his companions have some glory. Nevertheless he made an impressive goal against North Korea where he juggled it on his feet, back, then feet again. BAM GOAL. Portugal made history by scoring 7 points on North Korea, while N. Korea did not make any goals at all. I was extremely excited to watch Brazil and Portugal play against each other. I was hoping to have Portugal win Brazil by one point at the 92th minute or something exciting like that, but instead the two teams left each other without having touched the net at all. It was a disappointment to me, but a relief to others. Talking about exciting and intense games...Portugal v Spain was definitely an EYE-OPENER to Spain's improvement. They had beat one of the best teams in the world cup. Portuguese fans argue that the goal was offsides by 22 cm but soccer is soccer and sometimes referees make mistakes. Portugal left angry, but everyone knew that they were a worthy opponent to Spain. 1-0.
Brazil, everyone's favorite. Watching Brazil play their first game against North Korea made me nervous. Brazil's playing style seemed like they were floating on air. Their passes and footwork came off as the work of angels. I was shaking in my boots to think that Spain would be playing against these attractive soccer beasts. The whole world watched their every move and cheered loudly for them. Fans immediately handed them the cup before the games even started. I put Brazil in the final the day the World Cup games began, but this time everyone was wrong. Brazil strolled passed every country hardly making any effort at all, but to everyone's amazement
Holland/The Netherlands stopped Brazil from passing them by. Brazil lost 2-1 against Holland. Holland made two "golazzoooosss" with their heads, those two headers lead them into victory.
A team worth talking about besides the most popular or favorite teams is Holland/Netherlands. Holland entered the world cup with a bang. They defeated Denmark without breaking a sweat. 2-0. Then Japan, Cameroon, Slovakia, Brazil, and last but not least Uruguay (a south american favorite, also a VERY good team. Holland came out the other end without any defeats. With stars like Robben and Sneijder we should have known before! I congratulate Holland for making it this far.
Spain won today against Germany, another worthy opponent that fell short today. I was SO HAPPY when this happened! I almost cried! SPAIN MADE IT TO THE FINALS!!!!
HOLLAND/THE NETHERLANDS v SPAIN/ESPANA - FINAL
Spain at first came in pretty weak with a defense that seems like they were asleep. Spain had played against what most thought was an easy opponent, Switzerland. Spain kept their form throughout the whole game and didn't adjust to their opponents technique. ESP v SUI 0-1.
As the next game came along Spain showed major improvement by beating their central american opponent, Honduras. Although, Honduras had been marked as one of the "bad" teams I was still proud of Spain's victory. My friends simply identified it as an "easy win" but in my head I saw how all the teams were improving each game, and Spain had been amongst them. ESP v HON 2-0.
In the meantime I watched other games from countries that I favored, like Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Brazil. Watching these games showed me how different each country plays.
Germany was plowing through every country they encountered, they even beat Argentina (which was a World Cup favorite to win)4-0! People began thinking that they would be the winner of the World Cup.
Italy won the world cup four years ago and I was expecting them to make it to the quarter-finals, maybe even the semi-finals. Italy lost against Slovakia by a surprising score of 3-2. Italy left with their heads held high by scoring 2 points at their last game.
Portugal was, i must admit, one of my favorite teams this year. Their defense and offense were playing incredibly! Cristiano Ronaldo took a step back this year and let his companions have some glory. Nevertheless he made an impressive goal against North Korea where he juggled it on his feet, back, then feet again. BAM GOAL. Portugal made history by scoring 7 points on North Korea, while N. Korea did not make any goals at all. I was extremely excited to watch Brazil and Portugal play against each other. I was hoping to have Portugal win Brazil by one point at the 92th minute or something exciting like that, but instead the two teams left each other without having touched the net at all. It was a disappointment to me, but a relief to others. Talking about exciting and intense games...Portugal v Spain was definitely an EYE-OPENER to Spain's improvement. They had beat one of the best teams in the world cup. Portuguese fans argue that the goal was offsides by 22 cm but soccer is soccer and sometimes referees make mistakes. Portugal left angry, but everyone knew that they were a worthy opponent to Spain. 1-0.
Brazil, everyone's favorite. Watching Brazil play their first game against North Korea made me nervous. Brazil's playing style seemed like they were floating on air. Their passes and footwork came off as the work of angels. I was shaking in my boots to think that Spain would be playing against these attractive soccer beasts. The whole world watched their every move and cheered loudly for them. Fans immediately handed them the cup before the games even started. I put Brazil in the final the day the World Cup games began, but this time everyone was wrong. Brazil strolled passed every country hardly making any effort at all, but to everyone's amazement
Holland/The Netherlands stopped Brazil from passing them by. Brazil lost 2-1 against Holland. Holland made two "golazzoooosss" with their heads, those two headers lead them into victory.
A team worth talking about besides the most popular or favorite teams is Holland/Netherlands. Holland entered the world cup with a bang. They defeated Denmark without breaking a sweat. 2-0. Then Japan, Cameroon, Slovakia, Brazil, and last but not least Uruguay (a south american favorite, also a VERY good team. Holland came out the other end without any defeats. With stars like Robben and Sneijder we should have known before! I congratulate Holland for making it this far.
Spain won today against Germany, another worthy opponent that fell short today. I was SO HAPPY when this happened! I almost cried! SPAIN MADE IT TO THE FINALS!!!!
HOLLAND/THE NETHERLANDS v SPAIN/ESPANA - FINAL
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