Jesus, My Guitar & I...

What's up people!! Recently I was talking to one of my mentors about marriage and children, and how everything is prone to change if you don't have your priorities defined. I was reminded of this circle my pastor taught us a long time ago when I was a teenager. People might disagree with the outer circle, and that is totally fine. The 2 inner circles are uncompromisable, and here is why. One helps the other, they cannot be mixed or swapped. Your inner circles help you balance the rest of your circles, but the inner, inner circle (God, you and your spouse) are the most sacred, most important circle you should prioritize. This doesn't mean the other circles are going to be neglected, or taken for granted. Children are a priority too, but not the MOST important thing. And of course, God should be your focus before your spouse, but people mistake this as well and would literally forget their spouses and "spend" time with God more, or the other way around....

Hello friends, It's been a minute. I have been inspired by many things lately, but I just haven't had the chance to write. Forgiveness is the key, for everything you do. This year God has shown me the power of forgiveness towards many people, and how it can literally build or break a relationship. I have had to not only forgive, but accept it and let go of my pride as well. From managers to family members, and other friends. It is the healing piece that we need, but reminded so little of. I don't think it's okay to sweep it under the carpet, and of course, there are cases where you have tried and tried to fix a relationship, and it's only gotten worst. So sometimes it's good to let go. Nagging and being petty isn't okay. If you think this is going to fix anything, just stop! Stop being the  victim, stop being illogical, oh and one more, stop assuming! Letting things breathe for a little is good too, don't act in the heat of the ...

Hello world! So lately I've been exploring different things and routines to add to my life, and today I'm happy to share those with you. From trying to make more homemade meals, to changing my whole playlist and adding new stuff that I'm more into nowadays. It sounds mom-ish or whatever, whereas it's called enlightenment or self-discovery, I am truly enjoying this path, and I'm thrilled to share it with y'all today! 1. Sleeping 7-8 hours consistently affects you in many positive ways My goodness, I cannot emphasize this one enough! It took me forever to understand the value of sleep and how important it is for your overall happiness and health. I think the circumstances were different as well, since I was in college and homework would take over my life. I've been sleeping my hours, and not using my technology before bed. It was a bad habit, if I wasn't tired then I'd be on my phone, which would make me more awake. You will feel proud o...

Hey peeps! So... life passes by, and sometimes you need to sit back and think if you are just kinda "surviving," and not living your life to your fullest potential. I have always made sure I am constantly changing, pursuing my dreams, and becoming friends with time. It sounds silly, but it has been working for me. You can't really just work to pay bills, if you are currently doing this please stop. Enjoy going out, find your friends, take your buddy or partner on a date! As much as you should feel proud of your accomplishments and all, you should also get rid of the mentality of taking credit for everything, or the mentality of "I deserve this or that." Everything is by grace; however, most things in life are DECISIONS! And the product of those decisions is in your hands. To live a good life, it doesn't automatically happen overnight. "One thing" can't really fix EVERY area, well I mean Jesus can, but it is also lots of effort, willingn...

I read How's Your Soul with my fiancé about a year and a half ago. We would go to our favorite park, bring some bread for the ducks, and after walking around we'd sit and read this book. It brought strength to our relationship, we created a good habit and awesome memories, as well as connecting with God differently (besides the usual going to church). These are some of the things that I learned from this book: 1. Your soul can't be satisfied without Jesus: See, people get this one mixed up. No partner, dream job, dream house, etc can fulfill this part of you. There is something that comes before any of these people or things, and that is, your personal time with God. 2. If you keep number one number one, then everything else falls into place: What do I mean by this? Well, if your soul is content, you can focus on making others' day! You'll be a more positive person, more lively, and more secure of who you are. Not only who you are in God, but who you...

This book is LIFE CHANGING AND SELF-REASSURING. Stay tuned since I want to break down each part once I'm done! At first it was very hard to get through the "Getting Started" part. It was too technical, with lots of research and names of experts I've never heard of before. I understand the value of ethos, and seeing how author spent a lot of time studying and all, but she kinda lost me there. So far these are the things I've learned: 1. A good balance of things gives you a different outlook in life. (And it becomes more enjoyable) 2. Happiness equals productivity! If you are happy, you will be more productive with your time, at work, with family, on your own... 3. Research shows that sleep is important! Still learning this one myself... you are healthier and happier if you sleep. On that note, Goodnight!

A Brief Overview on Fitness   So I've always disliked gyms... I haven't been to a gym since 2014. Not my style, not something I'm into at all! I played soccer my whole life or danced, and this was literally how I stayed fit and healthy for years. When I moved to the city, it was much harder to play outside or ride my bike to school. I've always been conscious of my eating habits, and the fact that I needed to do something in regards to my physical health. I took yoga this summer with my best friend and it was truly a blast! However, I didn't feel like I was sweating enough, or burning enough calories. I was worried about what my future in fitness would look like, especially with my upcoming wedding & getting closer to winter time, which limits you from any outdoor physical activities. How I got plugged in I saw different ads about Cyclebar, and I didn't really consider it till I saw that one of my classmates from high school was an instructor the...

When I started watching the show, Derrick was proposing to Jill. I fell in love with it, and not only that, but the way they met (In Nepal) made me pursue missions. Because of that show, or more specifically, that episode I started researching mission trips overseas and humanitarian work. This was early in the spring of 2015. By the end of that summer, I was already on a plane to Thailand on a mission trip. The motivation the show gave me was real, and the show itself isn’t even about that, but God specifically used that show to speak to me on missions. (Not to mention I didn’t even watch TV when I found the show) It was definitely God ordained. I absolutely enjoy the show, and I get super excited when a new season comes out. Accepting the fact that the Duggar girls have definitely changed after getting married and moving out of the Duggar household is an understatement. I am honestly glad they are getting their own agency, even though through motherhood and being wi...

Why hello there! It has been almost a year since my last post, and all I can think of is: "Where did time go?" Things have definitely changed a lot since, and I am very excited to write. As you can see from social media posts, I am slowly seeing the light out of the tunnel as I transition from being a student to a teacher, from a fiancée to a wife, from living with my parents to having my own home, from having one pet to two pets, and so on. Things that I used to consider extremely important, and preoccupying aren't so anymore. I have taken some risks, and some decisions have shaped the person that I am as of today. For instance, my fiancé and I decided to find a smaller home church, and it has been a true blessing. Also I decided to step back from jail ministry for the rest of this year. Earlier this year, God had reminded me about something that He had asked me when I went to Tanzania last year: To get my house in order first! I have been focusing on new th...