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Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:16:22 GMT

apologetics!!! :D

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:28:34 GMT

So, Trent wanted me to reference a particular scripture (we couldn't remember what it was) and I realized that the only place I'd ever wrote it was on here. So, I pulled up my Scripture tag page on here to find it and stumbled upon some other things...

Here is an excerpt from a post I wrote a while ago. My purpose was that, because a lot of people can't be bothered with the Bible (tl:dr? or tl:dc? who knows ;]), I would bring the Bible to anyone who would listen. Why do people contemplate on fortune cookies and astrological forecasts and Buddhist philosophies when they say something noteworthy, but run and hide when someone mentions the Bible?

The only reason why I'm posting this is because my girl salixna posted an uber long comment that I never responded to because my mind at the time couldn't wrap itself around what she said. But, it's brilliant. When scripture meets metaphysical science I get too excited these days. Does anyone watch that new show Fringe? Anyway, mindpower IS powerful. We are only using a portion of our brains, you know. Any why? Because we lack the faith that our brains are capable of so much more.

Taken from 2 Timothy 3:1-5 - "There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud...ungrateful...unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control...conceited...having a form of godliness but denying its power." (read more)

salixna's response:

"...having a form of godliness, but denying it's power." on a bit of a tangent, i find that portion of the preceding verbatim extremely interesting. i'm a big proponent of the belief that we in ourselves, are god's (not God's, but god's). we were 'created in his image' -- and essentially are godly/god-like, and exude "forms" characteristics that are characteristic of that (albeit in a novice form [definition pun intended, lol] compared to that of the Almighty). In ourselves, we're gods. meditation, prayer, positive energy, spirituality, transcendence... it's all so effing powerful. i believe we can move mountains with our minds... if we're in the right mindset.

it's been stated that one thousand years in our lives is merely a day in His. fruit flies live for about 2 weeks in our time. their entire lives are merely a fortnight to us. timewise, we're gods over them. ants crawl past us, miniscule. we tower over them as giants, as gods, with the ability to cease their lives with a simple step at our whim. this transcends through so many aspects of the world, and our dominion over it. rain forest's torn down, life created, economies, nature, civilizations destroyed. we have amazing powers... but we're both developing and harboring them wrong. and the worst part is, that most people don't even realize it. we're "...denying it's power."

deny:
To declare untrue; contradict.
To refuse to believe; reject.
To refuse to recognize or acknowledge; disavow.

of course "deny" is used in the connotation of the first two definitions, but i think much further, in the latter clarification. it's not as much that people refute the power that they have as gods, but moreso that they don't even recognize it. you can't harbor and use godliness if you don't realize that you have it. and the rationale for not realizing that one has it brings us back to the beginning definitions where people "declare untrue, contradict, reject, and refuse to believe" in God and all things imbued to the notions thereof. it's like someone trying to build a snowman when they don't believe snow exists. and us, as soldiers of God, try to convince them that it does exist... we've seen it, we've felt it. we gather it in our arms and try to bring it back to them, proof of our beliefs. but by the time we get to them, the tainting powers of the world has trickled down, and our snow is melted... all we have are remnants of what we know is true. so they don't believe, and instead build their snowmen out of dirt. improperly harboring their powers. (read more)

It amazes me constantly what humans are capable of. But, without God, we are nothing. Simply look at how we are killing each other (and ourselves), destroying our environment, and other disgusting things going on today -- and that is only utilizing a fraction of our power.

My reasons for believing in God go much deeper than I can explain. But, after you consider everything -- the world, the metaphysical, how everything works -- and still believe that God doesn't exist? IDGI. How else are we here? Why else would we be here? Why even ask these questions if we all just die and that's it?

Writer's Block: The Things We Carry

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:15:52 GMT

What do you always carry with you?

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When I don't feel like carrying the big bag with everything in it this is usually my minimum:

» BlackBerry (phone, internet, mp3 player)
» basic lip gloss (right now it's Victoria's Secret Sweet Talk gloss in Posh Peach)
» baby oil or hand cream
» Coach wristlet containing...
» credit, debit, PayPal cards
» commuter pass
» etc.

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:05:17 GMT

I hate getting to know new gadgets, but once I do (which usually happens quickly, I just hate feeling unfamiliar)...it's lovely :D

I just got one of these:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Gadgets_Internet_Devices/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A0973567

Did I need it? Probably not. Did I want it? Very much so! I'm really trying to get Frappelattes off the ground by networking 24/7.

Oh yeah... it's basically just an Internet Tablet with other apps, picks up wi-fi, has a built-in cam, Linux-based, etc etc... basically geek paradise.

d33ts on her name (yes I named it) and screenshots later, when it gets prettified.

social networking

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:48:48 GMT

add me on:

myspace.com/90510172
twitter.com/frappelattes
last.fm/user/andyouloveit
flickr.com/photos/10692933@N02

kthnxoxo

feel free to suggest other sites you're on

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:48:11 GMT

Would anyone be interesting in this black kimono dress by Lux, size XS-S (fits a junior M)? I bought two identical dresses! The one sign that you shop too much.

It's just the dress...very cute, cinch waist, knee-length on a 5'7 frame, and low plunge v-neck.

$10 total shipped to US only.

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 23:46:08 GMT

You can add my website as a feed to your LJ friends list for the latest updates. It's great when you're lazy like me ;) and especially if you don't have a nifty feed reader on your computer.

frappelattes

if you're Christian...

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:44:20 GMT

Join faithfreaks.com & add me ♥

Its a 'Myspace' for Christians...holla!

Oh, & no cleavage shots, this is NOT the place. Keep that crap on Myspace.

rundown on what i'm taking everyday

Wed, 16 May 2007 21:47:55 GMT

GNC WOMEN'S ULTRA MEGA ACTIVE - My daily multivitamin of choice. Contains everything a quality adult multivitamin should have, and some (I love it!)

Gingko biloba - memory, libido
Green tea extract - metabolism (works for suppressing appetite, also)
Alpha-lipoic acid - antioxidant
Silica - hair
Lycopene another antioxidant

and more!

bottom line: I feel healthy and energized, and it's a time release formula so it continues to kick in throughout the day. The green tea also keeps my appetite under control.
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FISH OIL CAPSULES - Fish oil is rich in omega-3's and good fats, contributing to lower cholesterol levels, and to weight loss, for example. Great too for concentration, & hair, skin, nails. Also helps people with ADHD-type symptoms (the reason why I could never concentrate for long in school), and improved mood. (info)

bottom line: Noticeable improvement in my hair's moisture retention (as a matter of fact when I stopped taking this for couple weeks, my hair went bone dry). My nails grew faster and healthier. My skin glowwwed. Also, when I'm taking these on a regular basis I can concentrate a lot better at work. Especially with reading (not having to go back & read lines again because I started daydreaming)! My mood improved immediately, I just felt really good and healthy. Side note: freeze these if you don't want a case of the 'fish burps!'
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VITAMIN B COMPLEX - 61638.html
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VITAMIN B-6 (50mg) Provides energy and boosts metabolism. Also alleviates anxiety. (info)

bottom line: I pop one of these whenever I need an energy boost or when I need to buckle down at work. These are relatively inexpensive, also; I got them at CVS for less than $4/100 tablets.
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ST. JOHN'S WORT - An effective over-the-counter solution for people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression symptoms (info)

bottom line: It WORKS. A friend told me about them; his dad suffers from depression and recommended them. My friend tried them, and his usual irritability and pessimism just disappeared. Trust me, that's saying a lot. I tried them (I have moderate anxiety) and my anxiety completely went away. The only thing that has ever done so for me. St. John's wort makes me feel good, positive, and calm. Highly recommended. (but do NOT take this if you're already on antidepressants or any MAOI inhibitor, OR if you are on any medication, or illicit drugs [meth, coke, etc])
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I believe in finding a combination of vitamins and supplements that work for you. Being that I'm concerned with maintaining a healthy metabolism, staying trim, looking good, and keeping my anxiety/depression under wraps, this combo works quite nicely for me. That, and I enjoy keeping my body in tip-top shape (along with a balanced diet and regular exercise). Remember to drink plenty of water and eat regularly when taking any supplements. Because I dislike swallowing pills (the aftertaste >:-0), I like to drink them down with my morning smoothies (just don't blend them in with your smoothie, it'll taste gross).

Comments or suggestions? Please! :)

yummy smoothie recipe

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:55:32 GMT

STRAWBERRY BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients
1/2 banana, in chunks
3 strawberries
1 scoop whey protein powder, vanilla flavor
1/2 cup Silk® Light Soy Milk (or any soy milk)
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt (optional, for consistency)
1/2 cup ice

Preparation
Blend banana chunks, protein powder, milk, and ice until desired consistency. Add strawberries, blend. Then add yogurt to preference. Yields about 16 ounces or so (2 cups).

Nutrition Info
Cals 243
Fat 4g
Carbs 25g
Protein 30g

At least 30g of protein! Happy muscles; fat fearing for its life.

its that serious, folks

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:48:28 GMT

I'm doing this review basically because I'm super thankful, and I want to share such a thing that may be beneficial to any of you suffering from the same issues that I've had (which seem to be at least a handful of you guys). Anxiety, depression. Emotional instability. Feelings of paranoia or irritability for no real reason. These feelings come and go, but all in all, they make life suck! But not only that; for me, along with those feelings I'd often feel extremely lazy, lethargic, and very procrastinating.

B vitamins! Yes, just vitamins, that you can find in many common foods. They can also be found in energy drinks, which can give you a rush of feel-good energy, but wears off after a couple hours. However, taking a daily supplement of B-complex vitamins (including B2, B6, B12, etc) will continue to nourish your body with these essential nutrients, and in a surplus amount that no single serving of food can give you.

Here is a list of just some of the health benefits:

** Increased daily energy

** Sense of well-being and vitality

** Improves emotional state, which aids situational perspective and response (finally stop overanalyzing everything...)

** Aids in metabolism of carbohydrates and speeds up metabolism in general (weight loss, people!)

** Improves mental alertness, concentration, and response (which leads to doing better in school or work)

Why spend money on expensive medications when you may not have to? For less than $10, you can be on your way to an effective, natural solution with no side effects or withdraw complications.

As far as my personal regimen goes, I take a basic daily vitamin (which would be a great idea for anyone who wants to feel healthier in general), and I also take an additional B-complex supplement. I'm getting about 10x more than the recommended daily allowance, but because B vitamins are water soluble, you body will simply pee out anything it doesn't want/need. :) The results have been incredible (otherwise I wouldn't be wasting my breath!)...I'm no longer an emotional wreck, my mornings have been a lot better, I'm nicer to people (versus antisocial), and I have better decision-making skills. Things also don't bother me nearly as much as they used to.

So in addition to eating healthier, drinking plenty of water, and moderate exercise, B vitamins are an essential addition to anyone's daily regimen! ♥

Thanks for reading.

resources: Google 'B vitamins' for more information
where to buy: your local drug or grocery store, GNC, health food stores, etc