Another year has gone by and the school's out for the summer. But something is different about this year. The senior class is leaving and is not coming back. We no longer have a place in high school and, emphasized by graduation, that is what makes the end of this year so different.
School is hard, stressful work and we view teachers as the root to all of this evil. I find it easy to thank you now that I am leaving, but I do appreciate the lessons that each one of you have taught me. I'm not talking about lesson 5.6 in Pre-Calculus class or Section 57 in Bible class, but the life lessons that brought me to view and handle the world differently and especially the ones that brought me closer to Jesus. A big thanks goes out to all of you my teachers from deep down in my heart.
Life is a combination of moments and friends are people close to you that make each moment unique. I can't say that I am not affected in any way by any of my friends. You have all changed my life perspective and I sometimes think of how different my life would've been if I had not met even just one of you. I cannot say enough about how important all of you have been through these past years. A special thanks to J.a.c.k D. you are some of the most fun people to be around. I will miss you all but enough with the mushy stuff because we'll all stay in contact!
And to the little underclassmen, you're moving up so I can't tease you anymore. Just understand what is ahead of you. Take your next years seriously. Always pay attention and take notes even when you feel tired. Stay organized with each class no matter how organized you feel already, you can still prepare for college. This will also help you prepare for tests and finals. Most importantly, to enjoy time you must use it wisely. I know at Weimar Academy there seems to be less time then the "outside world," but if you use time to your benefit you'll be rewarded with more of it later. This may mean putting aside something fun like soccer or hanging out with friends to a later date. Of course, you need to prioritize. Find out what is most important to you in life. Don't wait until later to give you heart to God. I know that with Him all things are possible so I know you'll make it! Best wishes and prayers to all who are "left behind."
Monday, May 26, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
35- Give Me Five (Years)
Many view the future apprehensively. In my case, I'm not much different. So my plans are obviously subject to change but here is where I see myself five years from now. Lets jump into the future.
My name is still Andrew but I am now twenty-one years old. I live in housing near Loma Linda University. I'm actually living with my sister who has been employed as an RN for five years. I'm just plugging away at my studies at La Sierra in hopes of then entering medicine. I have entered a quite famous symphony playing the cello, which I have become much better at, and found that Cory Harms plays in it as well on his violin. We communicate in Spanish only, in which I am fluent. I still sing at the top of my longs and wherever I go. I finally have my recording studio set up and spend lots of time there making music and making it better. I have accomplished character goals that I set in high school the year I went from a Junior to a Senior. Do you remember those Ms. Chi (or whatever your title is now, wink wink)? I feel like a well rounded person, but not physically! It is by God's grace that I have completed those goals to prefect my character. I'm also ripped like no other and often call Joel just to rub it in because he's still skinny! So as a student I'd say I've done a lot! I'm happy with were God has me and with all my spare time working for Him has only strengthened my faith in Him and my desire for Him to come soon!
This is a good description of me from the year 2013; however, there could've been an alternative. I could've lived off dry grassroots and cocoanut milk while conducting mad science experiments. Oh and I still drive that tiny, little, green honda from high school. Its a major bummer. So not thick! (thick is the new word five years from now).
My name is still Andrew but I am now twenty-one years old. I live in housing near Loma Linda University. I'm actually living with my sister who has been employed as an RN for five years. I'm just plugging away at my studies at La Sierra in hopes of then entering medicine. I have entered a quite famous symphony playing the cello, which I have become much better at, and found that Cory Harms plays in it as well on his violin. We communicate in Spanish only, in which I am fluent. I still sing at the top of my longs and wherever I go. I finally have my recording studio set up and spend lots of time there making music and making it better. I have accomplished character goals that I set in high school the year I went from a Junior to a Senior. Do you remember those Ms. Chi (or whatever your title is now, wink wink)? I feel like a well rounded person, but not physically! It is by God's grace that I have completed those goals to prefect my character. I'm also ripped like no other and often call Joel just to rub it in because he's still skinny! So as a student I'd say I've done a lot! I'm happy with were God has me and with all my spare time working for Him has only strengthened my faith in Him and my desire for Him to come soon!
This is a good description of me from the year 2013; however, there could've been an alternative. I could've lived off dry grassroots and cocoanut milk while conducting mad science experiments. Oh and I still drive that tiny, little, green honda from high school. Its a major bummer. So not thick! (thick is the new word five years from now).
Monday, March 31, 2008
34- I Blame it on the Bet
Arelia Traveras is one of the definitions of addicted. She spent days gambling without food, water, or going to the restroom. After losing lots of money, She is saying it is the Casino's fault.
In my opinion Arelia is to blame for her action. What a person do is made up in your mind. Unless someone is drugged and cannot think clearly, what they do is their fault. And then, it is their decision to take a drug. Arelia was in her right mind when she started. She was very smart as well. She made a name for herself as a lawyer for families from 9/11. If she claims she lost the control of mind, she shouldn't have started.
She does have a basis for a lawsuit in some cases. She claims she played four or five days straight without food or water. I believe that every business should hold up the standards to prevent someone from harming their bodies like that, let alone their minds. But if the Casino states that you are liable for yourself. The way you gamble and how long you gamble, harmfully or not, then she has no basis what so ever.
Personal responsibility never ends. There are the few unfair cases, but for a huge majority of the time, a person can trace their consequences back to a faulty decision on their part. Personal responsibility never ends like I said but It is always nice for others to help out.
To start life over, I would tell Arelia to start over new and work with the same vigor and endurance that it took to get her lawyer's licence. She is smart enough to keep going strong. Now that she knows she is an addicted type of person she needs to be extra careful about her leisure time.
In my opinion Arelia is to blame for her action. What a person do is made up in your mind. Unless someone is drugged and cannot think clearly, what they do is their fault. And then, it is their decision to take a drug. Arelia was in her right mind when she started. She was very smart as well. She made a name for herself as a lawyer for families from 9/11. If she claims she lost the control of mind, she shouldn't have started.
She does have a basis for a lawsuit in some cases. She claims she played four or five days straight without food or water. I believe that every business should hold up the standards to prevent someone from harming their bodies like that, let alone their minds. But if the Casino states that you are liable for yourself. The way you gamble and how long you gamble, harmfully or not, then she has no basis what so ever.
Personal responsibility never ends. There are the few unfair cases, but for a huge majority of the time, a person can trace their consequences back to a faulty decision on their part. Personal responsibility never ends like I said but It is always nice for others to help out.
To start life over, I would tell Arelia to start over new and work with the same vigor and endurance that it took to get her lawyer's licence. She is smart enough to keep going strong. Now that she knows she is an addicted type of person she needs to be extra careful about her leisure time.
Friday, March 28, 2008
33- The Mission of My Trip
This year's mission trip was a special one. Just three months ago it wouldn't have been so special but when I decided to become a senior it became my last mission trip. I will say that it made me tired!
One time that stood out during the mission trip was the next to last night. I was preaching about the unpardonable sin. I made it through the sermon with energy and got to the appeal. I had three groups of people that I was aiming at to stand up. Nothing happened. I just started talking from my heart and the Holy spirit took over. I'm not exactly sure what I said except that it was something along the lines making a stand against sin and standing to show that you want to change. It was not me at all. Almost everyone stood up.
I learned an important lesson that day. There is nothing I can do to make people love Jesus or make a decision for Him. It was worth it all the work but in the end it was God's work that made it all count. We can do our best but Without God nothing is possible.
One time that stood out during the mission trip was the next to last night. I was preaching about the unpardonable sin. I made it through the sermon with energy and got to the appeal. I had three groups of people that I was aiming at to stand up. Nothing happened. I just started talking from my heart and the Holy spirit took over. I'm not exactly sure what I said except that it was something along the lines making a stand against sin and standing to show that you want to change. It was not me at all. Almost everyone stood up.
I learned an important lesson that day. There is nothing I can do to make people love Jesus or make a decision for Him. It was worth it all the work but in the end it was God's work that made it all count. We can do our best but Without God nothing is possible.
Monday, February 18, 2008
32- Death of my Digital Friend
Dear Computer,
I know your watching from up above. I know that your hard drive has ascended to the fluffy clouds of 1's and 0's. Even now you're probably playing your MIDI. I know you'll be watching over me through that celestial webcam guiding my every step further into the technological world. I'm going to miss you helping me with my homework every evening. You made me see life in a new way, through a 1068 dpi screen. You saved my spelling disasters and my flawed writing techniques although your glitches were often wrong in my eyes. We wasted time together on YouTube and MySpace. Oh, the good times that were saved to the back up disk. I do, however, remember the times that you slowed down to an aching halt. I waited for you until errors popped up and finally you would shut down. These events should have been clearer to me that you would soon be pushing up the CDs. Even after your blue screen death, I didn't believe it. You will be missed.
Your faithful User,
Andrew
P.S. I wonder when Fry's next sale is going to be.
I know your watching from up above. I know that your hard drive has ascended to the fluffy clouds of 1's and 0's. Even now you're probably playing your MIDI. I know you'll be watching over me through that celestial webcam guiding my every step further into the technological world. I'm going to miss you helping me with my homework every evening. You made me see life in a new way, through a 1068 dpi screen. You saved my spelling disasters and my flawed writing techniques although your glitches were often wrong in my eyes. We wasted time together on YouTube and MySpace. Oh, the good times that were saved to the back up disk. I do, however, remember the times that you slowed down to an aching halt. I waited for you until errors popped up and finally you would shut down. These events should have been clearer to me that you would soon be pushing up the CDs. Even after your blue screen death, I didn't believe it. You will be missed.
Your faithful User,
Andrew
P.S. I wonder when Fry's next sale is going to be.
31- When Now is the Past
I see my generation as hard to condense. To put it into two or three words for future history books seems like a difficult challenge. But this time period is also very easy to summarize. I have mixed feelings but If I were to say it in just one word it would be self-absorption.
What I mean by this could also worded like this: post-modern world. People say that there are truths for everyone. Whatever a person feels like becomes their truth and they abide by their rules only. This gives the person "right" to do what they want and get what they want. Is this a new phenomenon? Nope. Judges 21:25 says, "Every man did that which was right in his own eyes."
How does this sound for a legacy? Once again the bible has it right!
What I mean by this could also worded like this: post-modern world. People say that there are truths for everyone. Whatever a person feels like becomes their truth and they abide by their rules only. This gives the person "right" to do what they want and get what they want. Is this a new phenomenon? Nope. Judges 21:25 says, "Every man did that which was right in his own eyes."
How does this sound for a legacy? Once again the bible has it right!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
30- The Best is Yet To Come!
As I sit down to reflect on my past experiences, I have come up with bits and pieces of many different years. I suppose that for some people one big event like a perfect birthday or the year of their first car would make that whole year good.
I suppose that I'm looking forward to my best year. A year that is wholly perfect. A year without blemish. A year in heaven with me and my Savior. Yes I'm looking forward to the greatest year that would truely surpass any year down here on earth.
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