Youtube Again

I deleted my account and created a new one.

A video has already been posted. However, it will most likely be taken down by Youtube due to the fact that it has copyrighted material in it.

I'll give you the link on a later date.

Ciao

Family

I'm watching Shay Carl's vlog, which is pretty much each day in his life with his family, currently his wife and fours kids. The video I'm watching is Sontard's first Christmas performance with his elementary school. His whole family woke up at 7:30 A.M. to go to his performance. It made me realize that if I ever have a family, I want to be there and go to every single one of their events possible. Just to see them.

My family never went. I remember my teachers and schoolmates asking me, even all the way up to high school whether or not my parents would be attending, and I would always say, "No, they don't come to these kinds of things, just 'cause our family isn't like that." The queries still made me wonder.I kind of wished they would sometimes, but most of the time I was glad my parents weren't there because I wasn't on good terms with them. I saw my mom as super controlling, irritating, and nosy, and I didn't really know my dad that well. But when my older sister came to events after she said she would (being a woman of her word, which my mother is not), seeing her in the bleachers, I would cry, because I was surprised that she loved that much and that I was important enough to her that she would some to my games and meets just to see me. Not to tell me to do anything, or correct me after the game, or compare me to a standard like my parents would, but just to see me.


Thankfully, the relationship with my parents has gotten better. I understand them better because I now have to make serious decisions and I have to discuss things with them, and therefore they view me in a more serious light. My mom is still a pill and I cannot be in the same room as her or do anything with her for a prolonged period of time without getting irritated, embarrassed, or angry. However, I can now converse with her like a human being, and give her some of the respect and care that she needs and deserves for all that she has done for me.

My family has done lot's of great things together that I will never forget, and that I am grateful for. This was just something I thought of, a thing that my family never did that I want to do for mine.

Thank you Shay Carl.

News

I did take down my Youtube video a while ago so that I may attempt to post something better than just random Vlogging.

I have a lot on my mind right now though, so it won't happen anytime soon. Though I did post a video of Cindy dancing (a great woman from before I moved) because several people requested that I do so.

Youtube

I do dare say that my little sister and I have officially become Youtubers.

Our first video has just been completed and is....oh wow (I just checked my Youtube account) already on Youtube!

We don't have much of a vision for our videos yet, but Laura and I are brainstorming.

I will act as editor and so on, and there for THIS WILL BE MY HOBBY!

I am quite ecstatic. I have been looking for something to do for a while, and I do believe that this is it...depending on the circumstances of course.

Our videos will not be amazing, but I do hope that they will provide a bit of entertainment or something of the sort.

Well, bonne nuit!

Here is the link to our debut video (and our channel):
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLittlePeeple

If no videos show up in our channel type in (into the search bar):
Introduction: Us People

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

My little sister and I spontaneously woke at five o'clock this morning, watched the sunrise, memorized scripture, and later proceeded to wake up the everyone else in our house through a little bit of piano playing. Such events are completely irregular. So irregular, in fact, my father had us marker a huge red X on a piece of printer paper, put the date on it and tape it to the wall. When people question the reason for the paper, he can now proceed to tell everyone of the glorious and miraculous event that occurred today. You see, my sister and I usually wake around one or two in the afternoon. The thing is though, I plan to wake up around five every morning. I have never had such a full day. If I am tired an cranky in the morning I will not wake a five tomorrow. It has to be natural, especially since it is the summer. I'm quite thankful I don't live north. I wouldn't be able to witness the glory of the morning as I do now. Genesis is the most pertinent subject that comes to mind when watching the sunrise.

Memorial Day Happenings

Today....

I woke up around 8:30 'cause my internal clock is still set to that time.

Went on Facebook, then read some manga.

Around 11 I began getting ready for work.

Got to work at 12.

Had a discussion with my co-worker concerning her personal life. She is going through a divorce. I think the word divorce says enough.

I was let off early and left around 2:40.

Once at home I got in a terrible mood because my mother is driving me crazy. It is time to leave the nest.

Went to In-laws ate and played phase 10. I think I'm falling in love with card games again

Went to the sister and bother in-law's, then went to Veteran's beach to walk Jade,their cat.

Ran around in the rain and got my pant legs wet 'cause the sister chased me around and dragged me knee deep into the lake.

Later on watched Up In the Air, which was actually quite depressing. Not sad, just, "Oh my gosh, I can't believe that happened."

To cheer up the three of us (the sister, brother-in-law, and I) gathered on their bed and watched Whose Line is it Anyway? clips for an hour or so.

The sister and I finished out the day with the Suite Life of Zack and Cody, while the sister cross-stitched.

Right before I slept, I talked to a very good friend online.

It was a really fabulous day. I've forgotten about creation and its beauty. :)

Jung - Myers Briggs Typology Test

ISTJ and INTJ

The test results are not "permanent" because environmental factors effect may change a person, which is why I am at times and ISTJ (Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging) and then at others an INTJ (iNtuitive instead of Sensing). Of course, by no means does this ultimately define who I am or how I may always react to certain things, but it does give someone a good grasp on understanding my way of thinking, and possibly why I do some of the things I do.

"As do other Introverted Thinkers, ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss."

However....

"If nothing else, the ISTJ holds the gold medal of all the personality types for Effort. They will put forth tremendous amounts of effort to accomplish goals which are important to them. If healthy relationships are among these goals, you can bet that the ISTJ will do everything that they can to foster and maintain healthy relationships."

Maintenance can be a difficult thing, but it hasn’t been so during this school year. Emotional warmth is not too difficult for me to show and does not usually occur with "considerable energy loss" as long as I am in an atmosphere in which I must be alert and aware of others feelings in order to build good relations. I am rarely perceived as aloof and somewhat cold (that I am aware of) in public because, again healthy relationships are incredibly important to me.

Being an ISTJ duties come before personal feelings. It does not really matter what I may be feeling emotionally, if I know what I'm doing is wrong, I must change something. However, I may need encouragement and reassurance to do so.

"INTJs believe in constant growth in relationships, and strive for independence for themselves and their mates."

Very true here.

Some of the following are similar to the strengths and weaknesses of an ISTJ.

INTJs Weaknesses
• Tendency to believe that they're always right
• Tendency to be unwilling or unable to accept blame
• Their constant quest to improve everything may be taxing on relationships

I do not like to accept blame, but if I must own up to it, I will, yet sometimes, I accept blame more than I should or even need. This is done in an effort to be in control, and stay teachable. And yes, I am always looking for a way to improve things, especially in relationships because they are my priority.

INTJ Strengths
• Not threatened by conflict or criticism
• Usually self-confident
• Take their relationships and commitments seriously
• Generally extremely intelligent and capable
• Able to leave a relationship which should be ended, although they may dwell on it in their minds for awhile afterwards
• Interested in "optimizing" their relationships
• Good listeners

I do not enjoy conflict; therefore I try not to make anything worth having a skirmish about especially with those that I don’t have close relationships with. When something must be addressed I am ready to do so without backing out. I am a good listener, but recently most of the people I’ve been hanging out with don’t readily speak their feelings and are not used to doing so.

INTJs know what they know and know what they don't know. They know what they can and cannot do. Being an INTJ this applies to me. I am not unrealistic about my abilities and do not gloat about things I cannot do.

The portrait of an INTJ used to be extremely close to how I thought and acted, however as time has passed I have placed such an emphasis on emotions and relationships that it has become quite far from what I am now.

My willingness to empathize and sympathize with people’s emotions is uncharacteristic of an INTJ and ISTJ and is more characteristic of an INFJ. Though by nature I am not warm and affirming, I have become more so through strict observation of my behavior and the reactions connected to my actions. It's not about hiding that I am, it's about improving who I am.


I cannot account for the credibility of these sites:
http://www.personalitypage.com
http://typelogic.com
http://keirsey.com/default.aspx

How Now Shall We Live? - Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey

This is simply notes taken from the text, no additional thoughts are added.

Chapter 1 covered the author's visit with Jorge Crespo and Crespo's work concerning the prison conditions in Garcia Moreno.

On to chapter 2.

With every action we are either forwarding the conquest of God or establishing Satan's rule in Earth.

Our choices are shaped by our worldview. One cannot take a stance on issues without worldview.

3 Questions to analyze worldview

• Where did we come from and who are we? (creation)
  
• What went wrong with the world? (fall)
  
• How can we fix it? (redemption)

The world separated science and religion, fact and value making Christianity a personal experience. It is not just a personal experience or a acts of piety, it is supposed to be a "way of seeing and comprehending all reality," and is therefore a worldview.

Jesus claims, "I am the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6). He is the beginning and end of all things. "Nothing has meaning apart from him." This realization compels us to look at Christianity as "the all-encompassing truth," and "ultimate reality."

Just as physical laws apply to us so do moral laws. If we were to attempt to defy the physical laws of the universe there would be grave consequences, especially if we were to jump out of a hot air balloon. It does not matter how immorality is portrayed it still incites pain. Adultery brings about anger, jealousy, and even violence.

Scripture calls wisdom the understanding of life's laws, and is the guide book to life. Because these laws are innately written they are not oppressive constraints but a "guide book through the desert." A wise man looks at the physical and moral laws and fits himself into them. He knows the boundaries and limits, seasons and laws and rhythms of the created order in both the physical and the social world. Those that defy these are both foolish and immoral no matter how well educated they may be.

Our task is not only the great commission but also the cultural commission. We must compete for the minds and hearts of those in this world. To do that we must understand and live within our cultural time. Our battle is not against certain issues like abortion, or the decline of public education because those are simply skirmishes, parts of the battle. The conflict is between Christianity and the secular and spiritual worldviews arrayed against it.

Lot's of Things

Hmmm. There are lots of things to blog about. Tons and tons. But it often happens that I start blogging but never post anything because it is difficult to convey my emotions and thoughts through words. I work conversationally. Ahh, well I'll try.

I've yet again wasted another day, like so many in the summer. I did nothing, nothing and again nothing. This is why a busy man is one that gets things done.

I either waste all my time doing nothing or hanging out with people. Whhyyyy. I could be into the 5th or 6th chapter of 'How Now Shall We Live' taken notes and know a little but more about life than I already know.

I could have also been reading my ENG assignment. But it really.....all I'm going to gain from that is a further refined taste in literature, and a greater appreciation for it. And I might have expanded my knowledge in such an area, and again maintained a satisfactory grade in my class. None of this is incredibly important to me.

Hmm. To be more productive here we go......I promise you will have notes on something that I should have either listened to or read a long time ago within the next two hours, unless I am pulled away from my humble abode by a dear family member or friend.

Do be good, and please enjoy life.

Filled With Cheese

Ahh, many of my blogs are going to be filled with cheese. Please bear with me.