I went to First Friday for confession. :D
First of all, Thank you God for allowing these never-ending opportunities to experience Your Infinite Love and Mercy.
If only the world realized how much You offered us and how open Your arms are to sending us on the right path to Heaven.
I missed You. <3 I havent been to adoration in a long time.
Being in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament makes me feel at home. Like I belong there, like I belong in Your Arms and in no one else's.
And I wish that You bless all the beautiful souls that were there with You last night. Help them lead a life of purity. Help them to know You more and strive to become better worshippers of the Adorable Sacrament. Help them to spread Your news and guide them into the Way of Peace.
Ate Rochelle, your inspirational talk was really amazing.
There are so many members of my family and friends that should have heard you.
Im going to miss you so much, but I know youre finally at home.
You persevered, and youre continuing your journey of chastity, purity, and obedience.
I love you, Ate. And you will always be in my prayers. <3
Michelle and I had a conversation where we were just catching up on each other.
I enjoyed it, a lot. I missed having talks like those with you, best. :P
I was starting to feel like it was fading away, but Ria and Michelle are back again!
SPBFFL forever, okay? :D
And now, as I sit here typing my story about last night, I can gladly say that I am pure. I can tell the world that God is here and God will always be here, just like He is for me.
I can stand up against all odds and say, Why not? Why would anyone avoid God's Mercy? Why even think about spending your days in a state of sin, when God is always ready and willing to forgive you?
All it takes is you. All it takes is the desire and heart to want to become pure.
All it takes is you. All it takes is, "God. Make me a channel of your peace."
"God, I am ready. I want to live my life for You, and by You. Help me strive for a life of holiness and purity."
And God is always waiting. God waits for every single one of us. God will wait until you are ready, until you are humble, until you are ready to admit to your sins because all you long for in your heart is purity.
Because all you long for in life is holiness. Because all you long for is God.
God is always ready when you are.
Pour out and absolve yourself from all evil and wrongdoing.
Replace it with love, obedience, and purity.
Now take His hand, its already outstretched. <3
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Im going to copy Kirby on this one.
I want to live a life.
- Where I remain pure, in the state of grace.
- Where I can tell the world of God's Love and never be afraid.
- Where I didnt judge others due to their flaws and imperfections.
- Where everyone was motivated and felt accepted.
- Where no one was taken advantage of.
- Where I could hug my dad every single time I saw him. Just because I havent in like a year. Only on special occasions.
- Where success wasnt the only thing you wanted in life.
- Where it was about experiencing total happiness, and being happy for yourself .. not meeting the expectations of everyone else.
- Where the whole world could gather for the greater glory of our God.
- Where judgement wasnt based on appearance and looks.
- Where personality really matters.
- Where girls were pretty, even if they werent pin thin.
- Where hearts were consoled, and love wasnt just a game.
- Where you could sing your heart out and be carefree.
- Where emotions didnt get the best of everyone.
- Where shoulders to cry on and hands to hold were always available.
- Where crying was just tears of joy.
- Where all the veterans could come home and run into the arms of their loved ones.
- Where sinners accepted a change of heart, looked into Gods eyes, and followed His Holy Will.
- Where people were satisfied simply with what they were given.
- Where saying sorry would be enough.
- Where everyone woke up in the morning with their first words being, "Thank you God."
- Where every action, every step, every word of every day was offered up to the Lord.
- Where people took a step back, and listened to their own advice.
- Where love was all we needed.
<3
- Where I remain pure, in the state of grace.
- Where I can tell the world of God's Love and never be afraid.
- Where I didnt judge others due to their flaws and imperfections.
- Where everyone was motivated and felt accepted.
- Where no one was taken advantage of.
- Where I could hug my dad every single time I saw him. Just because I havent in like a year. Only on special occasions.
- Where success wasnt the only thing you wanted in life.
- Where it was about experiencing total happiness, and being happy for yourself .. not meeting the expectations of everyone else.
- Where the whole world could gather for the greater glory of our God.
- Where judgement wasnt based on appearance and looks.
- Where personality really matters.
- Where girls were pretty, even if they werent pin thin.
- Where hearts were consoled, and love wasnt just a game.
- Where you could sing your heart out and be carefree.
- Where emotions didnt get the best of everyone.
- Where shoulders to cry on and hands to hold were always available.
- Where crying was just tears of joy.
- Where all the veterans could come home and run into the arms of their loved ones.
- Where sinners accepted a change of heart, looked into Gods eyes, and followed His Holy Will.
- Where people were satisfied simply with what they were given.
- Where saying sorry would be enough.
- Where everyone woke up in the morning with their first words being, "Thank you God."
- Where every action, every step, every word of every day was offered up to the Lord.
- Where people took a step back, and listened to their own advice.
- Where love was all we needed.
<3
So, what do I do nooow?
1. Im finally finished with all this APHG stuff. :DDDD
2. No more plans today, except for First Friday later on, hopefully.
3. Mommy said I can be in Kims debut! YAY. Im excited. :] Please, can I be with Daniel? HAHAHAHA. JUST KIDDING. xP
4. "shes invited..............................................................................anyways" HAHAHAHAHAAHA.
5. I still want to go shopping before school starts. D:
6. I think I want brown vans!
7. Aw man, I shouldve washed my veil. I think I'll do it after this.
8. Shooot. I think Im losing interest in Korean stuff, like forreals. Its kinda scary and Im sure Oppa would be disappointed. :[ Oppa is still one of the cutest words to say ever. <3 Hahaha.
9. Hmmm, I want to get really good at dancing! I might have a lot of experience, but still.
10. Yooooo, I want to watch a movie and cry! HAHA. For some reason, I feel really good when I cry during a movie. HAHAHA. Wtf. xD
11. I was practicing my handwriting last night while we were on tokbox. Two words: not impressed. -_- Hahaha.
12. Yesterday, I thought I lost my phone. I was going to cry so haaard. Ohmahgosh.
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1. Speaking of not impressed, shoooot. You disappoint me, girl. Dang, not even kidding. You need to change.
2. Dang, did we really bet on that $20 dollar, AJ? Im up for the $10 dollar one, though. I think I already know Im going to lose the $20 dollar one. LOLOLOLOLOL.
3. Auntie Tes told me its your turn to step up to the plate and tell God what you want to do. We'll just be here waiting, hoping, and praying that you'll do whats best for you.
4. I wonder if you two still remember me. You guys were so much fun. :D And even though you guys live all the way in Jersey, we kept in touch. I miss you both, Kuyas.
5. Youre so awkward sometimes. Haha. And some people told me to watch out for you. Aw man, scaaary. Creeper status! HAHAHA.
6. Today is a new day for you, right?! A good man is a clean man. ;D Teeheehee.
7. Too bad me and you never got to go to Yama yet. :[ Are we still going to?
8. Every time I see you, I wonder if you still remember me. Haha, we've known each other since I was like, 6-7? Now its like we've never met. D:
9. You are so cute! :] I want my kid to turn out to be you. HAHA. Everyone loves you because youre so adorable. Oh maaan. Im glad that we're pretty close. :D I remember how I would vent to you like 99% of English class. And I think your little sister likes me, but Idk. HAHA. Shes cute too!
10. You know whats weird? For some reason, whenever I see you or whenever Im around you, I feel like I have to impress you. xD I dont knoow why.
11. Its funny how you tell everyone youre my husband. LOLOLOLOL. But I guess its nice, cause it makes me feel like I fit in. Haha, but I think it would be cooler if we were closer as friends. Rigggght?
12. I actually feel bad for you.
Hm, I cant really think of anything else right nooow. And I feel like keeping it even, since I did 12 for both. xP I'll probably come back here later, my day will be boring until tonight.
2. No more plans today, except for First Friday later on, hopefully.
3. Mommy said I can be in Kims debut! YAY. Im excited. :] Please, can I be with Daniel? HAHAHAHA. JUST KIDDING. xP
4. "shes invited..............................................................................anyways" HAHAHAHAHAAHA.
5. I still want to go shopping before school starts. D:
6. I think I want brown vans!
7. Aw man, I shouldve washed my veil. I think I'll do it after this.
8. Shooot. I think Im losing interest in Korean stuff, like forreals. Its kinda scary and Im sure Oppa would be disappointed. :[ Oppa is still one of the cutest words to say ever. <3 Hahaha.
9. Hmmm, I want to get really good at dancing! I might have a lot of experience, but still.
10. Yooooo, I want to watch a movie and cry! HAHA. For some reason, I feel really good when I cry during a movie. HAHAHA. Wtf. xD
11. I was practicing my handwriting last night while we were on tokbox. Two words: not impressed. -_- Hahaha.
12. Yesterday, I thought I lost my phone. I was going to cry so haaard. Ohmahgosh.
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1. Speaking of not impressed, shoooot. You disappoint me, girl. Dang, not even kidding. You need to change.
2. Dang, did we really bet on that $20 dollar, AJ? Im up for the $10 dollar one, though. I think I already know Im going to lose the $20 dollar one. LOLOLOLOLOL.
3. Auntie Tes told me its your turn to step up to the plate and tell God what you want to do. We'll just be here waiting, hoping, and praying that you'll do whats best for you.
4. I wonder if you two still remember me. You guys were so much fun. :D And even though you guys live all the way in Jersey, we kept in touch. I miss you both, Kuyas.
5. Youre so awkward sometimes. Haha. And some people told me to watch out for you. Aw man, scaaary. Creeper status! HAHAHA.
6. Today is a new day for you, right?! A good man is a clean man. ;D Teeheehee.
7. Too bad me and you never got to go to Yama yet. :[ Are we still going to?
8. Every time I see you, I wonder if you still remember me. Haha, we've known each other since I was like, 6-7? Now its like we've never met. D:
9. You are so cute! :] I want my kid to turn out to be you. HAHA. Everyone loves you because youre so adorable. Oh maaan. Im glad that we're pretty close. :D I remember how I would vent to you like 99% of English class. And I think your little sister likes me, but Idk. HAHA. Shes cute too!
10. You know whats weird? For some reason, whenever I see you or whenever Im around you, I feel like I have to impress you. xD I dont knoow why.
11. Its funny how you tell everyone youre my husband. LOLOLOLOL. But I guess its nice, cause it makes me feel like I fit in. Haha, but I think it would be cooler if we were closer as friends. Rigggght?
12. I actually feel bad for you.
Hm, I cant really think of anything else right nooow. And I feel like keeping it even, since I did 12 for both. xP I'll probably come back here later, my day will be boring until tonight.
Here we go again.
1. Ah, its getting late. D: I need to wake up by 830 so I can ask my mom if I can be in Kims debut and if we can go out with AMP43.
2. Woohooo, tokbox with Elaine, Bomban, Marcee, Kirby, Marlon, Andrew, Isiah, Kim, and Daniel. Haha, we arent even talking much. :P
3. One bad thing about staying up late: HUNGER. D:
4. Hm, I'll probably change my song tomorrow. And finish my APHG stuffff.
5. I need to learn more songs on the guitar.
6. I wish my voice could compare to Christine Concepcion. She is so amazing. Eh, my hopes are way too high. Shoot.
7. School is so close, oh maaah gosh. Im pretty excited. Hahaha.
8. I wonder if I'll be able to get Principal's List again this year. xD
9. "I hear she can roll a mean meat." HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA.
10. "Michael and Elaine"
"wait what who said that"
HAHAHAHA.
11. Hm, I think I will sleep like .. in 5 minutes.
12. My sleeping patterns need to get back in shape before school starts.
13. Im excited for Math Analysis 3B, but Im scared of Ms. Lucas. HAHA.
14. Shooot. Im actually hoping that I stopped growing. I dont want to be tall.
15. Okay, I think this is the end. Goodnight world. :D <3
2. Woohooo, tokbox with Elaine, Bomban, Marcee, Kirby, Marlon, Andrew, Isiah, Kim, and Daniel. Haha, we arent even talking much. :P
3. One bad thing about staying up late: HUNGER. D:
4. Hm, I'll probably change my song tomorrow. And finish my APHG stuffff.
5. I need to learn more songs on the guitar.
6. I wish my voice could compare to Christine Concepcion. She is so amazing. Eh, my hopes are way too high. Shoot.
7. School is so close, oh maaah gosh. Im pretty excited. Hahaha.
8. I wonder if I'll be able to get Principal's List again this year. xD
9. "I hear she can roll a mean meat." HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA.
10. "Michael and Elaine"
"wait what who said that"
HAHAHAHA.
11. Hm, I think I will sleep like .. in 5 minutes.
12. My sleeping patterns need to get back in shape before school starts.
13. Im excited for Math Analysis 3B, but Im scared of Ms. Lucas. HAHA.
14. Shooot. Im actually hoping that I stopped growing. I dont want to be tall.
15. Okay, I think this is the end. Goodnight world. :D <3
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Yeees.
1. Finally! My day is getting somewhere. :]
2. I had waffles earlier and I just finished taking a lovely shower.
3. Camille is coming over and we're going to watch Made of Honor. :D
4. Like a Star by Corinne Bailey Rae is playing on my iPod.
5. BON FAYA Show premiere tonight at 7 at PCC. Heck yes, I love those kids.
6. Its about time. I woke up this morning with a text message. Hehehehe.
7. Mr. Palafox, I understand your blog and it caught my attention. Just thought I'd let you know. :]
8. I plan on reading New Moon later and learning some T Swizzy on the guitar. Haha.
9. Peace out daaawg.
10. Smell ya later. :D [I got that from my daddy; Michael Bombandicoot.]
2. I had waffles earlier and I just finished taking a lovely shower.
3. Camille is coming over and we're going to watch Made of Honor. :D
4. Like a Star by Corinne Bailey Rae is playing on my iPod.
5. BON FAYA Show premiere tonight at 7 at PCC. Heck yes, I love those kids.
6. Its about time. I woke up this morning with a text message. Hehehehe.
7. Mr. Palafox, I understand your blog and it caught my attention. Just thought I'd let you know. :]
8. I plan on reading New Moon later and learning some T Swizzy on the guitar. Haha.
9. Peace out daaawg.
10. Smell ya later. :D [I got that from my daddy; Michael Bombandicoot.]
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Hmmmmm.
1. Im copying you. Girrrrl, be quiet. Why are you apologizing?! Youre not boring, best. I promise. And even IF you were, I'd rather be bored with you than bored by myself. :P I had fun yesterday and today! Forreal forreal. :D
2. Me and Kuya Rayneil have been watching Top Chef. Wouldnt it be so much fun to be a chef?! Shoooot. I could win your heart with a delicious dish and scrumpticious dessert where you can taste the love. xD HAHA.
3. Ive been missing out way too much on MHCC. D: Good thing First Friday is coming up! Here I come, confession. :]
4. Debuts are so much fuuuuuun. Of course, Im excited for Camilles. And Idk if Im invited to Kims debut, but haaaay. I want to see all of them dance. :P Even if its just a video on YouTube. Hahaha.
5. Finally! We're talking again. :D
6. Takbawks with Bomban, Kirbs, and Elaine is always fuuuun. Its funny cause the two boys are always laughing and me and Elaine are just watching them. xD Every single time. Hahaha.
7. Maaaan, you keep coming into our lives when you dont have to. Gawsh. You are everywhere! Stop it. Its .. not even fun. Ugh. No offense, but every door to every opportunity isnt always open. Stop inviting yourself. Get your own clan.
8. Even though I dont know you very well, youre so disappointing. Your name, your story is the like, talk of the town and I dont even know if you noticed. Youre making drama for yourself outside of your own territory. Why?!
10. And I say that for the last two, but then again who am I to judge them? Shooot. Its so hard though when I get upset or annoyed every time I hear about you two. Sorry.
11. It was pretty surprising to see you say that about me because I always say sorry to you cause I feel at fault often. It used to be you that always said sorry, but I guess the tables are turning? You already know this, but its nice to have you around.
12. Why do I want another haircut already?! I should stop. I'll let it grow some, but I think Im going to keep it short from now on. Waaaait, is my hair better long or short? ;]
13. hotel626.com + Eileen and Elaine + pillows = MICHAEL BOMBAN. WIMP. HAHAHAHAHAAHA.
14. I enjoy singing along to songs with you. Hahaha.
15. Once I got home, I was super duper bored. Shooot. I still need to clean my room too. D:
16. Ive been sleepy all day .. haha. I feel so lazy, yo. I needa fix that before school starts. Too much procrastinating!
17. Summer was fun, yo! I just want it to end with a bang.
18. My blog is boring.
19. Kthxbai.
20. :D
2. Me and Kuya Rayneil have been watching Top Chef. Wouldnt it be so much fun to be a chef?! Shoooot. I could win your heart with a delicious dish and scrumpticious dessert where you can taste the love. xD HAHA.
3. Ive been missing out way too much on MHCC. D: Good thing First Friday is coming up! Here I come, confession. :]
4. Debuts are so much fuuuuuun. Of course, Im excited for Camilles. And Idk if Im invited to Kims debut, but haaaay. I want to see all of them dance. :P Even if its just a video on YouTube. Hahaha.
5. Finally! We're talking again. :D
6. Takbawks with Bomban, Kirbs, and Elaine is always fuuuun. Its funny cause the two boys are always laughing and me and Elaine are just watching them. xD Every single time. Hahaha.
7. Maaaan, you keep coming into our lives when you dont have to. Gawsh. You are everywhere! Stop it. Its .. not even fun. Ugh. No offense, but every door to every opportunity isnt always open. Stop inviting yourself. Get your own clan.
8. Even though I dont know you very well, youre so disappointing. Your name, your story is the like, talk of the town and I dont even know if you noticed. Youre making drama for yourself outside of your own territory. Why?!
10. And I say that for the last two, but then again who am I to judge them? Shooot. Its so hard though when I get upset or annoyed every time I hear about you two. Sorry.
11. It was pretty surprising to see you say that about me because I always say sorry to you cause I feel at fault often. It used to be you that always said sorry, but I guess the tables are turning? You already know this, but its nice to have you around.
12. Why do I want another haircut already?! I should stop. I'll let it grow some, but I think Im going to keep it short from now on. Waaaait, is my hair better long or short? ;]
13. hotel626.com + Eileen and Elaine + pillows = MICHAEL BOMBAN. WIMP. HAHAHAHAHAAHA.
14. I enjoy singing along to songs with you. Hahaha.
15. Once I got home, I was super duper bored. Shooot. I still need to clean my room too. D:
16. Ive been sleepy all day .. haha. I feel so lazy, yo. I needa fix that before school starts. Too much procrastinating!
17. Summer was fun, yo! I just want it to end with a bang.
18. My blog is boring.
19. Kthxbai.
20. :D
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Im kinda sleepy.
Earlier today was just guhreat. :D
1. I woke up, then Elaine called me. But I just laid in bed for a while.. haha.
2. I got ready, then I met up with Nghia, JC, Eileen, and Elaine. And we waited for Jason outside/inside Nghia's car.
3. Jason came! And we started jogging around the neighborhood.
4. Nghia told Elaine that she looks like shes going to die. D: Terrible ..
5. We went swimming! It was cooooold. But it was still fun.
6. Then we ate. Nomnomnomnom. :P
7. Then they went to the Losinios houseee. I was supposed to meet up with them, but then I had to help clean up the garage. D: Ugh.
8. Buuuut, its all goood. Im sleeping over anyways. :] Woohooo.
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1. I wish I was around you more often. Its nice. Haha. The vibe I get around you makes me feel grateful for our friendship. Even though we arent like .. the bestest of best friends. But still. :] Its funny when you call me ading when you text me. Haha.. that would be weird if I called you kuya.
2. Forrreal yo, why do you keep missing debut practice?! Shooot. I was actually pretty excited to be your partner for the first time, even though Ive known you like all my life. But now we have to find replacements?!?! Maaaan. D:
3. I already told you this, but youre a great person! Youre so crazy and funny on the outside, but on the inside youre .. really good. :] Hahaha. Im proud of you. Keep going and remembering that time is really important. You got this!
4. Youre so funny. And youre pretty. And you have a really nice style. I like being around you, I always feel extra giddy. Haha. And I love listening to your stories.
5. Youre unpredictable, sometimes. And youre really random. And some people think youre mean. D: I dont want you to come off like that, cause I know you arent. Right?
6. I admit it, I do miss you. And I dont know whether Im happier with or without you. Im not crying or anything, Im still having fun. Im still happy, Im still smiling and laughing, Im still enjoying my life right now. But I want you to be around, thats for sure. I still havent changed my mind. I just doubt sometimes. D: Oh yeah, this song's for yoou.
7. I pray that one day, I find the perfect one for me and turn out to be just like you two. You guys are so cuuuuute! And Im sure a lot of people already know, but you guys are doing whats right. I want to be able to experience that. The love of God within the heart of another person. I want to share my love for God with someone special. Im praying for you two cuties. And Im praying for my own St. Joseph. <3
8. I miss the way things used to be with me and you. Youre still my best friend, but I dont get to see you often. :[ I wish I did. We had so much fuuuun before! But I know youre still here for me, and Im still here for you. :D We'll catch up with one another soon, I promise.
9. You go through a lot of crap and you seem stressed often. But you handle it so well. I wish I could be like you. Or I wish I could at least comfort you.
10. I dont want to feel the kind of pain you feel all the time. I dont want to linger in my past and constantly miss it. I dont want to be in your position, ever. I dont want to be like you.
11. I want to learn more about you and I want to be closer to you as a friend. I think it would be amaaazing. :] Oh, and same thing for you! Haha.
12. It always makes me feel better to know that you'll always be around to listen to my problems, and try to find ways to help me out of it. Ah, what would I do without you? :D
13. This is all for now, new post later tonight .. maybe. ;D
1. I woke up, then Elaine called me. But I just laid in bed for a while.. haha.
2. I got ready, then I met up with Nghia, JC, Eileen, and Elaine. And we waited for Jason outside/inside Nghia's car.
3. Jason came! And we started jogging around the neighborhood.
4. Nghia told Elaine that she looks like shes going to die. D: Terrible ..
5. We went swimming! It was cooooold. But it was still fun.
6. Then we ate. Nomnomnomnom. :P
7. Then they went to the Losinios houseee. I was supposed to meet up with them, but then I had to help clean up the garage. D: Ugh.
8. Buuuut, its all goood. Im sleeping over anyways. :] Woohooo.
--
1. I wish I was around you more often. Its nice. Haha. The vibe I get around you makes me feel grateful for our friendship. Even though we arent like .. the bestest of best friends. But still. :] Its funny when you call me ading when you text me. Haha.. that would be weird if I called you kuya.
2. Forrreal yo, why do you keep missing debut practice?! Shooot. I was actually pretty excited to be your partner for the first time, even though Ive known you like all my life. But now we have to find replacements?!?! Maaaan. D:
3. I already told you this, but youre a great person! Youre so crazy and funny on the outside, but on the inside youre .. really good. :] Hahaha. Im proud of you. Keep going and remembering that time is really important. You got this!
4. Youre so funny. And youre pretty. And you have a really nice style. I like being around you, I always feel extra giddy. Haha. And I love listening to your stories.
5. Youre unpredictable, sometimes. And youre really random. And some people think youre mean. D: I dont want you to come off like that, cause I know you arent. Right?
6. I admit it, I do miss you. And I dont know whether Im happier with or without you. Im not crying or anything, Im still having fun. Im still happy, Im still smiling and laughing, Im still enjoying my life right now. But I want you to be around, thats for sure. I still havent changed my mind. I just doubt sometimes. D: Oh yeah, this song's for yoou.
7. I pray that one day, I find the perfect one for me and turn out to be just like you two. You guys are so cuuuuute! And Im sure a lot of people already know, but you guys are doing whats right. I want to be able to experience that. The love of God within the heart of another person. I want to share my love for God with someone special. Im praying for you two cuties. And Im praying for my own St. Joseph. <3
8. I miss the way things used to be with me and you. Youre still my best friend, but I dont get to see you often. :[ I wish I did. We had so much fuuuun before! But I know youre still here for me, and Im still here for you. :D We'll catch up with one another soon, I promise.
9. You go through a lot of crap and you seem stressed often. But you handle it so well. I wish I could be like you. Or I wish I could at least comfort you.
10. I dont want to feel the kind of pain you feel all the time. I dont want to linger in my past and constantly miss it. I dont want to be in your position, ever. I dont want to be like you.
11. I want to learn more about you and I want to be closer to you as a friend. I think it would be amaaazing. :] Oh, and same thing for you! Haha.
12. It always makes me feel better to know that you'll always be around to listen to my problems, and try to find ways to help me out of it. Ah, what would I do without you? :D
13. This is all for now, new post later tonight .. maybe. ;D
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1 Timothy 4:12
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