Pictures of Myself!

Well, I'm not as good as some of you out there, but I was listening to some music that has calmed my nerves while also working on some pictures of myself I took eight hours ago, after posting, I'll be going to bed.  I hope you enjoy these:

The last picture I posted, the one directly above the text, here, is one I want to briefly touch on.  I got the idea from those that have their doors closed to gays and homosexuals.  This really depicts my heart on the matter.  The fact that everyone ELSE is inside listening and learning and I've been locked out and have not been welcomed in.

Now, I know, I know I should work on different things other than those of me, but, haha, I find doing this is just awesome and I don't just limit myself to "tweaking" just pictures of myself, I also do nature and other people, only if they ask because natural beauty is always a reality look.  Thanks for looking, guys and a goodnight, I'm off to bed!!!

-Justin

My Icon!!!

You know what is just crazy in my opinion?  There is not enough honest material on one of the best comedians that ever lived.  Yes, I’m referring to the first lady of television, Lucille Ball.  I grew up watching the famed and popular, “I Love Lucy” along with watching a few films that she was in co-starring Desi Arnaz, but I guess the truth is just haunting about her.  I mean, can’t there be anything good about her?  According to the facts, she was a very depressed individual.  When the divorce was final between her and Desi, things just got worse for her.  She became rude and demanding when trying to make “The Lucy Show.”

 

I find it really sad.  It’s a shame that someone as beautiful and talented as Desi Arnaz (who played Ricky in the show) was a womanizer and an alcoholic, especially after Lucy would not agree to “I Love Lucy” without him as her husband.  I find it said things fell apart for them because I know that she would be more revered today if everything wasn’t so “personal” and “hush-hush.”  I mean, she was a great businesswoman, but look at how her daughter turned out.   After hearing her, I must confess that she is one of the worst singers I have ever heard and she makes a living defaming her mother that basically gave her such a comfortable and padded life.  I find that sad, disgusting and just disheartening.  The family is torn, the memorabilia is just not out there.  The facts aren’t out there as they should be for someone who brought so much happiness to hundreds of thousands of people, it’s just treated like, “Oh, that was someone that made me laugh,” and that’s it.  I mean, that’s my take.  Maybe you disagree, but to be honest, I can’t seem to understand why this has to happen where “times change,” or whatever.  Well, in my view, anyway. 

The thing is that she still makes me laugh and I will forever cherish and treasure such an icon as she was before her death in 1989.  She was a beautiful, talented woman who was quick witted and knew what she wanted and how to get it.  Classics never die and she will always be enjoyed by me!  I Love Lucy!!!!!!!!

My Mother!

More than anyone or anything, if I had to love one person for the rest of my life, I would choose my mother.  Upon hearing the news of a hellish disease, called Diverticulitis, I was distraught beyond measure.  What is that?  

Well, it’s when swelling (inflammation) occurs of an abnormal pouch (diverticulum) in the intestinal wall. These pouches are usually found in the large intestine (colon).  According to the experts, 10 to 25 percent of those who have it require surgery to eliminate the chance of more severe problems as a cause of infections.  It is painful and she has major diarrhea.  My mother is one of the most gracious and most beautiful people.  I respect her and love her and the reason is because she’s the only one who has truly accepted me for who I am, no matter who I ended up to be after stepping out the house to go to school.  

I talked to her for a good hour the other day, sobbing and crying when hearing the details of what she has to go through on a daily basis, it reminded me of those who endure chemo therapy.  Her medication has several side effects but the good news is that she is seeing a specialist on the 21^st, which gives me some relief.  I told her she might want to get surgery and she said that by doing that it would eliminate any future possibility of having this happen.  

Again, according to the facts, most people who have this don’t get infections.  Therefore, if that’s the case it’s called Diverticulotis.  So, my mom is kind of within the minority of people with the problem.  I’m so proud of her for being so strong, I told her that I love her and wish I was there to help her.  That day I heard the news, I was honestly looking for some cheering up, but my room mate just told me “not to worry about it,” and that he has had many patients who have had that and that it was “no big deal.”  But, that didn’t help.  If I had to be honest, there was still an empty worrying and even lonely part of me that was just wanting her.  

Living in Texas, under severe heat and high humidity and having her forced to change her diet from “normal” food to strictly liquid and maybe some tuna (however, going with that with caution), not being able to sleep and have her go through, what she said was “restless nights,” my heart went out to her.  I miss her touch, her smile, her laugh, her perfume, her comforting words, God, I miss her.  Should she die because of surgery, all hell will break loose.  She will be taking care of this and the doctor and team better know what they are doing.

Meet Me “At The Club!”

You know, I think we all need to get out and have fun.  I think we all need to take chances, take risks, live life and learn lessons on our own.  This doesn’t mean doing stupid dumb things, like jumping from a third story building with the intentions of landing on a trampoline but just going beyond what you might consider “the safe zone.”  An example for me is clubbing. 

Now, I’ve recently enjoyed the clubbing atmosphere.  The more I go clubbing the more I feel open, free and comfortable.  This is not just a great way to meet people, but I also believe that it’s a great way to workout, have a drink or two and just have fun. 

So, let me encourage you, the reader, get out there.  Don’t get all tied up with work, because if you stick to your “stressful schedule,” it will ruin you.  Loosen the belt, relax and have some fun.  Recharge the battery, put some gas in the car and get out and have some fun.  It may not be to the length of clubbing, especially if you aren’t in that kind of thing, but do something new and what others have considered exciting.  Like, going for a run really late at night, going bowling, miniature golfing………….or, yes, clubbing!!!!!  There are only good things that come from it.  So, for you, finish this sentence, “Meet Me ‘________’.”

Bike Riding Benefits!!!!

You know, the purchase of a bicycle can be a huge blessing!!!  I recently got a pretty decent moutanin bike (Schwinn) for work at Trader Joe’s and live within a ten minute car commute.  So, with me peddling my way to work (now), it takes just an hour.  The summer is now soon upon us and hence the good weather!   One thing I’m just crazy about is nature.  The birds that sing, that wind that passes from town to town, I’m a huge fan of it and I enjoy soaking it in as much as possible.  I think as the days, weeks and months go on, we are constantly at work cementing, constructing or in some other way covering up good ground from Earth, replacing it with concrete, tile, and playgrounds.  I find that sad.  This is why I love the Pacific Northwest is because there are SO many trees and forests to get lost in, it’s SO cool to still experience what it is like before homes were ever built.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m THANKFUL for the roads, buildings and homes, it allows us to live SO much better and even safer but I think we can go overboard when it comes to putting things like that up.

So, anyway, back to my bike!  The thing is that before I got it along with the accessories that include lights (front and back reflectors), helmet, lock and warranty, I decided to wait for the bus when I’d get off of work at night.  How it used to work was that normally I work nights, so, I’d get off at midnight to one in the morning, head over to the 24 hour QFC (eh, maybe a mile), sit by the fireplace and wait for the first 935 bus that came at 5:15am.  Hahah, so, I’m so glad those days are over.

I am MORE THAN HAPPY to ride in the rain back home, haha!  It saves bus fare, time and sleeplessness.  And what exercise!  After two days of doing it, I really felt it in my legs, so, no pain no gain, right?  Hahah!  I know this is helping me loose weight and I can’t wait to see how say, two months from now, what I’ll look like after peddling up those steep hills and challenging myself to go beyond what might be comfortable for me. 

Got to loose those calories!  In the words of Sarah Palin, “Burn, baby, burn,” hahaahh!  Oh, and one last thing: I have lost two pounds in two weeks just for riding my bike, isn’t that awesome?

Eat, Drink......and be (truly) Merry!

Well, it’s been a couple weeks since my last entry.  I’m not sure if anyone cares but you know the cool part about this thing is that I, personally can go back  and read my own stuff and see what my frustrations were and my great recored moments and remember them.  But, the topic of this one should be none other than God.

I’ve started diving into the Word everyday now and it’s becoming a lot easier living the way I should if I want to go within God’s plan.  I can’t begin to say what this has been doing for me.   To be surrounded by people who constantly uplift me is very encouraging and I really welcome such things.  Hahah!   Anyway, it’s a beautiful thing to really treasure and share.  I really hope to go about and grow more and more in Jesus name.  I don’t need to eat food ONLY when I’m hungry.  Hahah, according to the latest studies conducted, health experts say that eating a little bit every two hours is more better for you than eating big meals at a time.  Likewise, when we eat from God constantly we just do ourselves some good!  Think about it.  What if we were to simply go to church every Sunday and call it good with God?   I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s vital and important to go to church, but only getting connected once a week?  Sure, it’s something but don’t you think it’s so much easier to eat and eat and eat so your stomach doesn’t growl and you don’t have to be AWAY from food? 

Eat all the time, morning, noon and night!  Drink water a lot during the day so that you can constantly replenish your system and rehydrate yourself, it’ll do nothing but good things for you.  Read the Word, stay as connected with church as possible and pray all the time.  Sing worship songs and try to be open to learning new things.  It’s with what I just mentioned above that I am using to help myself not stray from the One Who’s stuck by me.  Church hasn’t been into play, yet, but with what I’ve done this week versus last, it’s amazing how far I’ve come!

Looking Up!

It’s really cool to have your life in transition from one side to the other: my morning started out where I went to church.  I visited a Thai church with a good friend of mine.  It was a great experience.  I really enjoyed the people who I talked to.  One of them was Brenda.  She was Caucasian and her husband is pretty active in the church.  Anyway, she had come up to me and introduced herself. For me, in any setting, religious or public, I am a little in my shell.  And, that can serve as a good thing because I’m always watching to see who will actually come to the “new guy,” and she just basically talked about her church and how awesome God has been in her life.  Anyway, she made me feel very comfortable and I thanked her for her time coming up to me.

Anyway, we got back from church and went to see a movie called The Crazies and my friend treated me.  It was just so great to be dorks with him, be scared with him, laugh with him, anyway, all in all, I had a fantastic day.  I’m really grateful that God is working in me.  I’m really excited for the future growth of my soul and the reflection I will have on others through that growth.

::the Bridge is secure::

I had a really bad fight with someone real close to me last night, it ended up where I spent the night outside and alone.  She has taken all of my stuff, so, now I have just the clothes on my back, laptop and a few other things.  I left the place after living their for a good nine months.  My camera was stolen at work a few days prior and, well, it just hadn’t been the best week.  In regards to my stuff, I could do more work to get them back but I really don’t want to.  I spent some time at a nearby hospital in the chapel, just being quiet and reflecting for a good portion of it last night.  As I explained to my co-workers about the thief that took my camera, likewise for my former room mate, she didn’t rob take or snatch my soul so, at the end of the day, they are only material possessions that will go to waste sooner or later.  I’m not materialistic in the least!

So, many things happened to me today and I am so thankful to God because it was ALL from Him.  Step by step, here we go (I’m so pumped):

24 hours: no sleep, no place to go, didn’t want to impose……

9 am:  I got my check early from work.  Normally it comes at around ten or eleven in the morning but this morning I called right at nine and it was there, this allowed me to buy a protein bar and a bottle of water and be on my way.  Hahaha!  Next stop, the bank!

9:12 am: Wells Fargo:  It’s no secret that my credit score is really REALLY bad.  It’s so bad I had to file for bankruptcy.  Anyway, the thing is at Wells Fargo you have to have someone verify a check before you can cash it.  So, I was used to this ever since being hired from Trader Joe’s back last September.  So, normally it’s a nice guy who is in his thirties that normally takes care of this for me.  Each time I go in, they ask if they can see if I qualify and lately I’ve declined!  THIS time, however, it was a completely new person who was very happy and energetic.   We talked for at least an hour about God and how amazing He is, and she was so happy I totally noticed Christ in her life and how vibrant He was in her.  I was curious as to how she found Christ from a personal perspective and her story was incredible.  I then recommended a great book called The Shack by William Young.  The banker also expressed her passions in art, graphic design and making cards.  She has so much energy and she told me how much she wanted to use it for His glory.  So, as you can imagine, my morning was off to a better than great start with that testimony!  I wasn’t as excited with her because I had a pretty rotten night prior so I was kind of mentally recovering, but I’m pretty sure she understands.  We talked for so long that when we were in the middle of setting up my account, we had to start it ALL over again because of the fact that we had too much lapse time and “inactivity,” hahaahha, we both just laughed.  She’s Asian and her name is Sheilla.  I’m proud to say I added her to my Facebook page!!!!

10:45ish:  Haircut time!  I walked in and got myself a much needed and overdue haircut.  I can now not only impersonate Curly but look more like him………….or Pugsly, actually, hahah, depending on whoever it is.  Anyway, I asked how much an eyebrow wax was and she said that it was an additional $8.  I frowned because I totally can’t stand bushy eyebrows, I feel like Carmen and I feel like I can twist and hide missionaries up in there when it gets long enough (sick!).  Hahah, so, I made a proposal.  I told her I’m paying for my haircut in cash and that at that moment I told her I felt like the Cash Cab guy, “I got your money right here, you can walk out with it or risk it all double or nothing on a VIDEO BONUS.”  Haha, I told her that I had a gift card I can use for Starbucks and asked if she would accept that as payment and she said yes!!!  WooHOO!!  Supercuts fan for life!  Now, I’m looking fabulous!

TONIGHT:  I reunite with one of my best friends of all time.  He and I have had challenges and haven’t been connected too well, lately.  Now we are off to a great start.

NOW:  Um, hello?  I’m off work AND this also applies to tomorrow, too!!!!  What a great time! 

God can be rewarding.  He could bless you in increments or just send rain of gifts upon you.  I honestly don’t recall so many right things happening in one day, 24 hours.  Wow, praise God for His rich and wonderful blessings.  I am the least of my brothers.   I think because I had a really rough night He just did all of this for me.  Hahh, I’m so joyful, it’s unreal.  God is great.  My encouragement and advice to you is to hang on, even the winds seem like they are strong enough to knock down the rock that you are clinging on too, He will rescue you.  Be patient, slow to anger and tame the tongue.  Wow, what a miracle it was to actually go and witness His works.  Hahah, I haven’t been this happy in a long time.

You are Loved!

I was in a discussion with two people who are semi-close friends of mine.  We were talking about love and how far to go with a homosexual.  It resorted to complex views.  If you are gay, transgendered, bisexual, pedophile, murderer, adulterer, liar, anything NOT normal, I, Justin, will love you and give you a chance at being friends with you.   That doesn’t mean I agree with your desire to hurt someone, look at child porn, or lie to your boss, but what it does mean is that I want to be there for you the person and not necessarily the act.  You can count on me!  It just outrages me that there are religious nuts out there on their pedestal all high and mighty saying what’s right and what’s not, that’s such a complex.

But, specifically, about homosexuality: my gosh, Jesus freaks, relax!  If someone does not want to pursue Him as your Lord and Savior, guess what!  Let him or her go!  Let him or her live their life according to how they see fit.  It’s obvious they have set their ways and are acting upon “free will,” that was a free gift from God to begin with, right?  I, personally, have been on both sides of the aisle.  I know what it was like for the Church to know, I know what it was like to have people just all of the sudden “stop” being friends with me, haha, how more hurtful can you be.  It was because of them that made and helped shape me to become quite the opposite because it stung.  My heart bleed from their “lack of support” at the time. 

Bottom line, I support you and endorse your decision to go with being with someone if in fact you don’t pursue Christ or want to as long as you know that homosexuality and the Bible don’t mix.  That’s really all you need to know!  If you DO, then I will disagree and share with you the path to righteousness as outlined in the Bible.  If you don’t want God in your life, why should I be the one to tell you what’s right and what’s wrong?  You already know that I believe the Bible, so, obviously you already know.  According to the religious right, you’re bound to hell, anyway, so live life your way.  Be selfish, make your own decisions without the Maker or the Word.  Seriously, why would you want to lead a semi-godly life and having the end result having not your heart be into it, you’re still going to hell, right?

I’m not someone to preach you down to your knees, I’m not going to point the finger and call you a “dammed” person.  Hahah, that’s not me.   You can come to me with open arms, simple, sweet and concise!  You are not judged in my mind, I don’t care what you are going through J

Passive vs. Active

Needless to mention, no one is perfect, we all have flaws. While your best friend has ups, that privileged person also has downs. It’s what distinguishes us from everyone: our unique strengths and our own downfalls. It’s downfalls that provide us an opportunity to help diminish them from others as best as possible without “going over the edge,” assuming you take the role of active.

Struggles and imperfections are what has drawn us away from that Higher Being we want to draw closer to. Depending on who you are, we all have or have had skeletons in our closet. It’s not a known secret to anyone that not one of us is right “all the time.” Even the wisest people wouldn’t suggest that of themselves to anyone. Not a stranger passes by that I do not have a clear concrete mindset that there is at least something wrong with them. Yes, it could be small or it could be big. It could be camouflaged to blend in with the background or it could stand out against present surroundings. But, fact being, it is noticeable to either be present or hidden and you know this from conversations and deeper levels of friendship.

If you were a married couple, and you notice your partner really just falling down a hole, how do you aide them for their and your own good? If I have a presentation to make at work (life) and I have something on my face I didn’t realize prior to heading to the meeting, I would expect my team (Christian brothers and sisters) to let me know if they see me at that moment so I can go back to a mirror (God) and fix myself up………….eliminating the problem before presenting my big ideas to the board (nonbelievers) and therefore looking my best. Of course, I could take the other road and be foolish and laugh in their face and say that there wasn’t anything wrong that they were making it up, but people should take mini counsels seriously.

I think it’s important to help people out if it means that you are getting rid of a hazard to your relationship. When sailing the seas, you Helmsman will want to avoid obstacles as much as possible for a smooth ride to destination, hence, in relationships, I consider it pivotal that you mentor your best friend/spouse. If you don’t and just pray that God changes them, while that is a good thing, is not the only step you can do.

And how ironic, as I was typing up this blog, one of my old friends stopped by, his face in disarray, it completely scared me. At first I didn’t recognize him, but after he started talking, I was quick to place his name: It was Mac, and his story is amazing……He had this friend he’s been with for a years, but after a few fights, he would become familiar with the twists and turns of rollercoaster riding at “Friendville.” Two days ago, his friend who’s he’s been there for, took a skateboard and pounded his face with the company of a metal flashlight. Now this friend of mine is very special to me, he’s always positive, always upbeat, Asian, and just an all around great guy. He eats really well and has a great job. He’s one of those rare guys who actually seems like he has it all together, like so many of us twenty-something’s don’t. Because of his decision to be there for his friend, he took the beating and the risks. He gave him until now just to admit to his act. 


I mean that’s all he wanted. Mac didn’t want money for the medications and emergency room hospital visit, he didn’t want compensation for emotional damage, no, all he asked him to do was to admit to it. Now if you were his friend and you heard a guy like Mac say, “Hey, you and I both you were wrong that night, but I just want you to admit to your wrong doing and start over, what do you say?” Wouldn’t that strike you as someone “different.” Because Mac took that passive approach versus active, he paid for his wrong doing. Mac paid it all, and was only interested in his friend only self-improving. Now I realize that having suffered personal trauma, you’ll most likely be active but he was active for his “friend” not himself. In a way, that’s passive, if you get my drift.

Wow, way to go Mac, I asked him to keep me updated on the situation but as it looks right now he considers charges to be a good lesson for him since he forewent his generous offer of just admitting it. It’s an honor and privilege to have people like Mac close to my life.

Does it apply to simply best friends or significant others? Many would disagree with me, but no, it’s not, based on my opinion. I’ve been told I’m unaware as to how to be passive, I care too much that it interferes things, and, my testimony to that proves the opposite. Because of my personal level of care to the fellow man (i.e., those I know and even those I don’t), it has allowed my seed in Christ to be shared in other fields and to have that opportunity in their life to grow and blossom. Being as humbled as I can, I can proudly say that I’m glad for the past decisions I have made because most of them have been corrected and altered, which has been better for the future for them and even others. It has involved sacrifice but isn’t that what doing good is all about? One of the sacrifices I’ve had to personally make was This involved one of my jobs in order to do what’s right and not for a second do I blame myself for a second, it’s an honor to “suffer” for what’s doing right. It’s with these losses that you know God will still protect you and guide You for the next target.

It’s like the Great Commission. It states, entirely: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20. This is an important teaching. It’s like me and my knowledge in guitars. I can’t play a song as well in front of hundreds and maybe thousands of people if I’m missing one of my strings. Likewise, Jesus teaches that love is an important part of the whole realm of Christianity. According to the New Living translation, love is mentioned nearly six hundred times, that’s a lot because just mentioning that word, they have to have some story or command to introduce the word. 1 Cor. 13 explains in depth what love is and what it’s not. To sum it up: it’s unconditional and expressive through actions but also words as well. Words that can come as help for others: from comfort to a troubled soul to a pat on the back for support. But with those hundreds of passages in the Bible about love, that’s sure a lot of mentions!!

So, I’ve been bold and have tried others to follow in not my shoes, but Christ’s, as well. I have decided to be passive where it’s been needed and where I’ve thought it’s necessary. Christ didn’t have to care for that blind woman to be healed, he could’ve cared less! But no, he admired her. He loved her, He treasured her. Pharisees, Christ knew that it might have been a waste of time to talk some sense in them, but he turned the tables at the Temple to teach them some wise words of advice.

I’d encourage you, get out there, step up off your box, live! Words can only go so far, but taking action and doing what’s right will help you grow so much more as a person that Christ designs for you to be. Who cares what you will loose, what if it’s your house, don’t have limits. Only when the completely refuse you do you then consider the wise step in backing off. But, when they don’t say stop, go on and on and on until they say no more.

So......what’s the big difference when these terms are in relation to people? One who is active steps in and take action. Being passive means that you are one who “just lets it go.” Which one are you?

Origin of Dreams and How Meaningful They Can Be

Dreams are defined as. "A visionary scheme; a wild conceit; an idle fancy; a vagary; a revery; -- in this sense, applied to an imaginary or anticipated state of happiness; as, a dream of bliss; the dream of his youth. " Last night, I had nightmares like crazy, but woke up to feeling good that the sun was out and it was a good day.

What boggles me is distinguishing between what really causes dreams. Are they just completely out of the blue? Why are some remembered and some not? I've got so many questions because my nightmares are fierce, I wake up sweating, sometimes I shake as if I'm falling off a cliff, but then.................the moment comes where I wake up and realize reality hitting me right in the face, I'm here.......................for real................right now.

I can only recall one time where I realized I was in a dream. Because I knew that so many weird bizarre things were happening to me in that particular dream, I did stupid stuff like jumping off roofs, haha, wanting to fly, trying to injure myself and I kept telling myself before doing these stupid things, "It's ok, I'm dreaming, it's ok."

You know, make that two instances, hahh! When taking Driver's Ed, I had a dream that I was riding in my Honda Civic and my mom was in the passenger seat and we were on the 121 in Dallas and my mom and I were just talking about what to look for in driving, obstacles, and what not. And, all of the sudden, out of the blue, this huge go-kart was apparently just sitting there on the freeway, I didn't see it and I crashed my car into it. My mom was fine and I was fine. I couldn't process everything so, my mom tried her best to calm me down, I started to cry and said how sorry I was for doing this horrible thing and I told her that I was an idiot for not seeing the go kart. She said, "Justin, relax...............this is just a dream, not real life." Hahah! So, my emotions quickly changed from feeling sad to feeling really happy. Hahah, so, what did I do after that? I got out of the car, and jumped off a bridge so I could wake up and tell my mom all about it over breakfast!!!! It sure was hilarious!

I believe dreams have meaning. Some of them are frightening, some of them are awkward at first glance and others are unexplainable, but to everything there is a reason and dreams are not excluded from that. Well, that's my opinion, anyway. What's you take on it? Could it be that nightmares originate from negative energy/Adversary? Could it be that they are launched from a bad night or are they sporadic and can occur anytime? Could this be a cause for certain people with sleep apnea? Are they afraid of being in a "too real" dream? I'm very curious about this one.

Boldness

Well, with only a short time to work on this post, I've already decided what I'm going to write about: boldness. This is fitting for it being my first post on my third blogspot (and final) account, because the title of it says it all. Boldness. Why is the color black so highly unattractive? Is it not for its.............boldness? It takes boldness to do things for others. Such a thing happened to me today that saved me from utter destruction. Without this friend taking initaitive and boldness, my life would of not been brought into perspective.........and now I stare at my mess, my shame and the work that needs to get done. Only true friends do this for each other.

It is true friends that look out for those that he or she loves. 1 Corinthians 13 (yes, the love chapter), puts it best: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

In short, love is perfect! There's only true love when that love is used and exercised by those who use is unconditionally. I model after people like that because I myself know that this is just one of those things I work on, and I go on with patience, endurance and (now) strength. 


Well, off to work! Have a great day to my readers out there!  More to come later, my return to blogger has been a great reunion!