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Name: Ivy
Birthday: 9/15/1986
Gender: Female
Interests: Jesus, family, photography, piano, guitar, singing, choreography, films, dogs, Korea, city life, Jim Brickman, snail mail, the beach, sunset, winter, fall, theater, dance, art
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4/11/2002
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| things I want at the momentI've spent a lot of time sifting through the internet looking for the items on my current wish-list. Much of the time was spent on research and reading reviews. I had a good number of items on the list, but I've crossed off many of them. So here goes the final list (with approx. prices)!
Moleskine journal/calendar - $12
I love journaling or writing down ideas where ever I go. I'm nearing the last few pages of my current journal, so I guess I'll be in the market for a new one.
 BooksI've turned into a bookworm these days. Instead of staying up all night watching movies or going out somewhere, I sit at home reading and taking notes on some worthwhile quotes. If anyone has any good books they'd let me borrow, send them my way!  iPhone 3Gs - $300I spent nearly 3 hours a few days ago playing with the new 3Gs. I wasn't a fan of the older iPhone because they didn't have a lot of the features I wanted. Now, they do! It's either this or...  Blackberry Curve 8900 - $400I haven't gotten a chance to play with this one, but after fiddling around with the older models, I liked the functionality of it. Don't know if I'll drop the money for this though. Canon Speedlite 580EX ii - $370
I'm a photographer that is in the market for a flash. I think this is a necessity.  Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS USM lens - $1100Although, I'm a fan of the prime lenses, I think this is also a staple for a photographer. I figured I should invest in a standard zoom lens.  Waffle House
If you don't know what this is, you're missing out. I've been craving this for a while now. Mmm. Greasy goodness.
Okay, that's it! Time to get back to reading!
Good night, loves.
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| upon reading..."To grow in our ability to love ourselves we need to receive love as well."
Dr. John Gray | | |
| JOYThe sermon from yesterday spoke on Ephesians 2:1-10. Maybe it's merely a coincidence that all of Rev. Kim's sermon's have pertained to the happenings of the prior week, but I've been tremendously blessed.
Yes, I've been "dead" and sinned against God; I've been disobedient and lost myself to the desires of this world; I've held anger and bitterness in my heart for the sake of my own pride.
BUT...
But because of God's unending love for us, His grace and His mercy, we are made alive again. Such a simple word as "but" changes everything. We are able to make a 180 and finally live again.
Want to know how to experience true joy in your lives? By serving and loving in this order:
Jesus
Others
You
The worldly view is the other way around. First loving yourself before you can love others. I wrote about it not long ago. I do agree it's difficult to love others or serve others if you don't love yourself. However, true joy comes from loving Jesus first and foremost, then others, and yourself. Being self-less. | | |
| rekindling friendshipsI got a chance to hang out with an OLD friend that I haven't really seen for about 5 years. We hung out almost everyday back in high school and once college hit, we both went our separate ways.
We talked for a while at the QuikTrip (QT) gas station down the street from my house. Why? Well, nothing else was open at midnight other than Waffle House - but I couldn't fall into temptation by eating the late night goodness. We talked about life, family, relationships, friends, cars, etc. Nothing too deep, but still enjoying the time to catch up. I sipped on my $0.49 peach sweet tea while conversing, letting the time pass by; all too quickly at that. Before we both knew it, three hours had passed. Darn, and I have to wake up in three hours (yet I'm writing this entry).
As long as it's been since we've hung out/talked, it felt the same as 5 years ago. It was almost like picking up the friendship where we left off.
I have so many of those kinds of friends even now. 90% of my closest friends have moved away to a different city (for marriage, school, job), visiting Atlanta maybe once or twice a year. When they do visit, I am sure to immediately schedule a time to meet. For instance, one good friend went to school at Penn State and visited every summer and winter for a few weeks. We always, and I mean ALWAYS, meet at the same Starbucks. Even before he left for Penn, we met there at least once a month. It's become our routine. We'd often sit at that Starbucks anywhere from 2-6 hours - talking, drinking our coffee, or just sitting in silence. The one thing I love about our friendship is the ability to start off where we left off. We will begin telling stories of our daily lives in the summer and continue them in the winter.
Another friend of mine moved to New York as soon as we started getting close to each other. We didn't talk everyday, but never hesitated to call each other when we needed support. When she came to visit, we didn't have to see each other much, but when we did, we'd spend hours just talking, laughing about the most ridiculous things, and merely enjoying each other's company. Now she's moved once again (though, not as far), but we always manage to keep up with each other's lives one way or another.
This is what the majority of my closest friendships look like. To most, this isn't an ideal kind of friendship; and in a sense I have to agree. Then again, I'm very loyal to these friends. I've known many of them for nearly 9+ years and to still be good friends, well, that's quite an accomplishment, in my opinion.
My friend said this to me the other day, "...you're sociable too, God blessed you with that... you'll be back swingin' soon enough." I don't know when this shy and reserved side of me suddenly took over, but I'm bringing back my old self. Get ready for it! Woo!
Ok. Good night, my loves. | | |
| must readI came across this on on the frontpage of Xanga through some recommendations. I couldn't help but to laugh at the relentless Nigerian scammer. :)
Richard Lai's entry | | |
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