Omg, I'm soooo busy now! I keep meaning to post, but I literally barely have any time. School started for me... this may or may not be my... 11th semester at community college... 0_o ... But I'm taking 14 units of welding this semester! >_< I'm in school from 7:30am to 4:00 pm ... Oh My Gosh! And then after that I take a shower and commute to another city I'll be vague about so that I can attend another class and or teach (have I mentioned I do martial arts... I forget) and the drive is like an hour long because of rush hour(s) traffic and I don't get done till like 9:30 and back to sleep till like 11:00... And on the weekends I have work and other volunteer stuff. Oh My Gosh. Pray for me until December!!!!!! Anyway, 8 hours isn't even freaking possible for me -_- And I'm one of those people that doesn't do well on less than that. Especially if I can't even have a nap. So yeah... I'm gonna be drinking a lot of coffee for the next few months. I've been liking those cold brew coffee concentrates. I got one from Grocery Outlet and one from Trader Joes. Then I add some non dairy creamer (I've been using the Silk Soymilk one) and or some sugar and some kind of nut milk. Have I said that I'm non dairy? It aggrivates my eczema and my acne... so yeah. Lucky me. Plus my stomach doesn't always take well to it either. Although cooked desserts are usually fine. I dunno why. And sometimes I'll indulge in ice cream... and then pay for it later x"D Can anyone relate? Anyway, enough of "oh woe is me". I'll live ^_^
Lately I've noticed more and more people differentiating between Christian and Catholic, and as someone that was raised with one parent who is Lutheran (Missouri Synod) and one who is Catholic (Roman, not like Eastern Orthodox or anything... for clarification), I've always known that CATHOLICS ARE CHRISTIANS!!!!!!!! And I have had to explain that to soooooo many people! But it sort of occurred to me that with a lot of Christian churches being non-denomenational, that I guess they are sort of just saying they are all around "Christian" and stuff. But, what I don't know is if they realize that just because Catholicism has a different name, doesn't mean they are Christian... Ya know. Catholics are Christian. They believe in the triune God and that Jesus came to earth a human, the Word made Flesh, and that because of our sin, He (God himself) sacrificed His own blood to pay our debts. We believe the same stuff! Well, the same basics anyway. Once it gets into the specifics and Mary and the Saints, then they get really specific and they define everything and they have a lot of verbage (my teacher says that "word" a lot XD) I can get more into it if anyone wants me to, but basically I just wanna say that in case you ever thought differently, Roman Catholics are Christians! And so are Lutherans XD Christianity is just the giant umbrella and for better or worse there are braches/denominations where people who have little differences (some bigger than others) can get together and be with like-minded. Assuming they even know what all those difference differences are. By the way, I think its a good idea to know a bit about all the different denominations (or at least the major ones). Other religions too. (Another religion would be a different set of core beliefs like Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism, Shinto, Hinduism, Sikhism etc). Yeah... a short post, more of an FYI plus a life update... but yeah. Hopefully I'll have something more interesting to report on later XD
Also, here is another cover. Jordan Feliz- Never To Far Gone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzLKWRCB-sE Not perfect at all, but whatevs. I had it up and haven't linked it yet. I wanna do broadway stuff, but I'm having trouble finding where to record. I like to think I do a good Phantom XP
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Friday, August 11, 2017
When I Watch Japanese or Korean Stuff XD
Just a quick post here. I dunno, I'm in the mood to post a lot lately, but then I scrap it or something, but right now I'm like f-it! Imma post this!
And right now I'm watching the live action version of The Wallflower, which was first a Japanese manga and then an anime and then a drama. So I already watched the anime, in the English dub and I liked it, but it wasn't my fav. It is sorta in the vein of Ouran High School Host Club... but more strange and a bit different animation style. Overall, though, it was funny and mostly light hearted but it still tackles a few "serious" topics. Like Ouran, it goes over the top a lot though.
As for the drama, I'm only on episode six of ten and, as usual it puts the drama in the drama. I notice this a lot with the difference between manga, anime and dramas. The anime is usually stylistically closer to the manga, but the dramas can include a lot more of a mix from the manga if the anime didn't get to it. Usually the manga is longer and the anime doensn't always get to finish all the story in the manga. I also notice that the anime usually is more... fluffy? Like, the anime usually seems more light than the manga, but it depends. And then the drama likes to ad random characters and random drama into it that the manga or the anime never had. I notice that a lot. Usually the drama does that for romance though. The dramas are more tailored to the romance of it all, where the manga and anime may only hint at something and not fully commit, ya know.
Anyway! The whole reason I started this post was not to review it XD But it was just to mention that I used to be super into both Japanese anime and dramas and I used to study the language (same with Korean stuff) and so now when I watch, especially the dramas, the language and usage comes back to me and I start using expressions XD And now, since I've seen a lot of Korean and Japanese stuff, I mix and match and I'll think or say something in both languages XD I think its funny. I dont even realize it until after I said it XD
Yeah, it usually goes away after a few days, or maybe a week or two, unless I pick up another anime or drama, but its fun while it lasts XD So, if you ever meet me and I mumble somthing that doesn't sound English, its probably a common phrase from a Korean or Japanese drama XD And I say drama because I doubt real people talk and act the same as in dramas.
Anyway! Toodles for now! ^_^ I'm going to bed!
And right now I'm watching the live action version of The Wallflower, which was first a Japanese manga and then an anime and then a drama. So I already watched the anime, in the English dub and I liked it, but it wasn't my fav. It is sorta in the vein of Ouran High School Host Club... but more strange and a bit different animation style. Overall, though, it was funny and mostly light hearted but it still tackles a few "serious" topics. Like Ouran, it goes over the top a lot though.
As for the drama, I'm only on episode six of ten and, as usual it puts the drama in the drama. I notice this a lot with the difference between manga, anime and dramas. The anime is usually stylistically closer to the manga, but the dramas can include a lot more of a mix from the manga if the anime didn't get to it. Usually the manga is longer and the anime doensn't always get to finish all the story in the manga. I also notice that the anime usually is more... fluffy? Like, the anime usually seems more light than the manga, but it depends. And then the drama likes to ad random characters and random drama into it that the manga or the anime never had. I notice that a lot. Usually the drama does that for romance though. The dramas are more tailored to the romance of it all, where the manga and anime may only hint at something and not fully commit, ya know.
Anyway! The whole reason I started this post was not to review it XD But it was just to mention that I used to be super into both Japanese anime and dramas and I used to study the language (same with Korean stuff) and so now when I watch, especially the dramas, the language and usage comes back to me and I start using expressions XD And now, since I've seen a lot of Korean and Japanese stuff, I mix and match and I'll think or say something in both languages XD I think its funny. I dont even realize it until after I said it XD
Yeah, it usually goes away after a few days, or maybe a week or two, unless I pick up another anime or drama, but its fun while it lasts XD So, if you ever meet me and I mumble somthing that doesn't sound English, its probably a common phrase from a Korean or Japanese drama XD And I say drama because I doubt real people talk and act the same as in dramas.
Anyway! Toodles for now! ^_^ I'm going to bed!
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Something I Wish I Could Do... One of These Days
I find other religions very interesting. Ya'll know I'm Christian, Lutheran, Missouri Synod if you wanna get specific, but other religions have always fascinated me in two ways. One, even though not everyone in the world is "Christian" many people have similar beliefs and similar stories to Christianity (and I'm talking about religions and cultures that had never know Christianity, too) and it makes me think that God really meets people where they are at and that He shows himself to people in ways that they will best understand. For example, I find the creation myths of certain indigenous people's fascinating when they are very similar to Genesis, even if that culture had no relation at all the the Hebrews and stuff. Two, seeing how similar, yet not, other religions are to Christianity makes me see how crafty the Devil is. Its very smart to pose something after God's design, but then tweak just a few things to pervert it and lead people astray. It's also very infuriating to me. Because I see that so many people are so close to the truth, and yet... so far at the same time. And I'm sure some/a lot of people will take offense to this, especially if you are one of the people that aren't Christian but either sees themselves as Christian (because you've been taught that you supposedly are) or you aren't and you know you aren't but you still feel you are a good person and why should I, some random person on the internet judge you who is a good person and follows your religion to a T. I get it. But personally, I gotta call it as I see it. And I see it that many people don't know how truly lost they are, and yet how truly close they are to being "saved". I put saved in quotes cause well, as a Lutheran I believe that Jesus died for everyone and therefore "saved" everyone and all you have to do is accept that gift, but I know other denominations might have a few other "rules" as to how one is completely saved. I'm kinda looking at you Roman Catholicism. I can say that because my mom in super Catholic and she already knows me and my dad kinda differ on some things (in wording especially) XD
Anyway! The point I'm trying to make with this is that I've always thought about how I can best serve God and stuff and I'm sorta wondering if I'm being "called" (the way people use that word always makes me laugh and so I'm putting it in quotes to emphasis the... overuse of it? in a way) to, basically, help "convert" people to Christ, especially those who think they know God, but have it wrong someway. Are you getting my drift. I hate to kinda call out the two groups of people I'm thinking about cause one of my good friends is one of them, and if he ever read this, I wouldn't want him thinking the wrong this. (So hey! If you ever read this, you know who you are. Talk to me about it, before you go jumping to weird conclusions, if you are.) Ok, I"ll say it. I'm mostly thinking about Mormons and Muslims. Them, more than others, because I think its fascinating that they both say that we all have the same God, but in reality, their image and description of God is not the same as "our" God, the creator of the entire freaking world and universe and all that. They both also say they believe the Bible.. sorta, but each think that their... supplemental books are actually more important because the Bible has been flawed over the centuries. So yeah... I'm not an expert on either religion, or even my own, so I wouldn't want to get into any intense stuff right now, God willing, but in the future, I think I'd like to "minister" (wow, that's also a super Christian word XD) to Muslims and Mormons because I honestly think that if they knew the real God, they'd find so much more joy and peace in their lives. (Again, I just want to say that I ain't trying to pick a fight or make it seem like anyone is some damsel in distress that I have to rescue because its my calling, but I just really honestly think that if you are either of those religions, that you are so close! So close, and I'd love to help you grow in your relationship with the true ruler of the world. Because I can totally see how someone can take this whole post and think that I'm some self rightreous crusader who thinks that they can save everyone by just taking them to church with me. That's not it. I just want to see all my friends and family, and as many people in the world all hanging out with Jesus in the end >_< Is that too much to ask for? Dx ) Yeah... I feel like I had to put that disclaimer in. It is the internet after all and people love the be all social justice warrior-y and get all enraged at things other people post. At the same time though, just because I put a disclaimer, doesn't mean I'm a timid person who doesn't like conflict. I just don't like being misunderstood, especially if its because I could have said something better or more eloquently, ya know. I can't change how you react to what I say, but I can do my best to phrase what I say in the best way that its still truthful but not mean or rude to crude to anyone, ya know. Cause I know I can just blurt stuff out sometimes. I want to be as Christ like as possible. And that doesn't mean diluting my words, but it does mean telling like it is, but... in a kind way, Remember, Jesus still told people off! That's pretty much what "rebuking: is. But he did it out of love. And that's what I want to do ^_^ Be loving, but not a push over and yet not crude or vulgar with my words. I wanna be straight, but not hurting. I want to be effective, but not repulsive.... I think you get it.
So yeah! I still need to learn more though. I don't know how long it will take me to actually start doing something like this, if I ever do, but, I don't want to get anything wrong... I want to take my time to research and know my stuff before jumping in and starting debates with people, ya know. Plus, I don't like debating. It has an air of "I'm right and you're wrong" and I don't like that. We are all human and all sinners, no one is better than another. But God still loves us all :)
Ok, I think I'm gonna go now! I think I've babbled quite enough. Toodles! God Bless!
Anyway! The point I'm trying to make with this is that I've always thought about how I can best serve God and stuff and I'm sorta wondering if I'm being "called" (the way people use that word always makes me laugh and so I'm putting it in quotes to emphasis the... overuse of it? in a way) to, basically, help "convert" people to Christ, especially those who think they know God, but have it wrong someway. Are you getting my drift. I hate to kinda call out the two groups of people I'm thinking about cause one of my good friends is one of them, and if he ever read this, I wouldn't want him thinking the wrong this. (So hey! If you ever read this, you know who you are. Talk to me about it, before you go jumping to weird conclusions, if you are.) Ok, I"ll say it. I'm mostly thinking about Mormons and Muslims. Them, more than others, because I think its fascinating that they both say that we all have the same God, but in reality, their image and description of God is not the same as "our" God, the creator of the entire freaking world and universe and all that. They both also say they believe the Bible.. sorta, but each think that their... supplemental books are actually more important because the Bible has been flawed over the centuries. So yeah... I'm not an expert on either religion, or even my own, so I wouldn't want to get into any intense stuff right now, God willing, but in the future, I think I'd like to "minister" (wow, that's also a super Christian word XD) to Muslims and Mormons because I honestly think that if they knew the real God, they'd find so much more joy and peace in their lives. (Again, I just want to say that I ain't trying to pick a fight or make it seem like anyone is some damsel in distress that I have to rescue because its my calling, but I just really honestly think that if you are either of those religions, that you are so close! So close, and I'd love to help you grow in your relationship with the true ruler of the world. Because I can totally see how someone can take this whole post and think that I'm some self rightreous crusader who thinks that they can save everyone by just taking them to church with me. That's not it. I just want to see all my friends and family, and as many people in the world all hanging out with Jesus in the end >_< Is that too much to ask for? Dx ) Yeah... I feel like I had to put that disclaimer in. It is the internet after all and people love the be all social justice warrior-y and get all enraged at things other people post. At the same time though, just because I put a disclaimer, doesn't mean I'm a timid person who doesn't like conflict. I just don't like being misunderstood, especially if its because I could have said something better or more eloquently, ya know. I can't change how you react to what I say, but I can do my best to phrase what I say in the best way that its still truthful but not mean or rude to crude to anyone, ya know. Cause I know I can just blurt stuff out sometimes. I want to be as Christ like as possible. And that doesn't mean diluting my words, but it does mean telling like it is, but... in a kind way, Remember, Jesus still told people off! That's pretty much what "rebuking: is. But he did it out of love. And that's what I want to do ^_^ Be loving, but not a push over and yet not crude or vulgar with my words. I wanna be straight, but not hurting. I want to be effective, but not repulsive.... I think you get it.
So yeah! I still need to learn more though. I don't know how long it will take me to actually start doing something like this, if I ever do, but, I don't want to get anything wrong... I want to take my time to research and know my stuff before jumping in and starting debates with people, ya know. Plus, I don't like debating. It has an air of "I'm right and you're wrong" and I don't like that. We are all human and all sinners, no one is better than another. But God still loves us all :)
Ok, I think I'm gonna go now! I think I've babbled quite enough. Toodles! God Bless!
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Omg! I Did It!!!! Ahhhhhh!!!!!
https://youtu.be/AeWFOgGK9gk
Not a very glamorous display, but there is it! That is a link to an unlisted video, so you can only view it if you have the URL, and its there XD It's a short cover of Misty Mountains Cold from The Hobbit. I started off with that one because its short. It took me about an hour to figure out how to make an audio file into a video and then get that video on to YT... yeah.
I just want to reiterate that I have never taken a singing lessons before! I don't know how to "sing", but I guess this is what I sound like anyway, so I hope its ok. Personally... I think its Ok. I don't think I'm amazing, but I think that because I have a deeper voice (another reason I did this one first) (and I can go deeper, but for some reason I went a little higher at points, oh well) and I know that not many girls have deep singing voices. So, I thought I could bring a little something different to the plate. Cause I feel like, why even try when so many others are? What do I bring that others don't? So, I figured it was my lower... notes? I dont even know correct singing terminology XD That being said. If anyone knows or has tips for me, send em my way! I'm eager to learn. And, yes I realize it gets odd when I get to "day" but I just decided to roll with it XD Ok, I already have a few more recorded, so I guess I'll get to turning those into video files. Unless, people tell me I'm horrible XD And that's totes OK if I am, I like honesty! ^_^ Ok, toodles!
Not a very glamorous display, but there is it! That is a link to an unlisted video, so you can only view it if you have the URL, and its there XD It's a short cover of Misty Mountains Cold from The Hobbit. I started off with that one because its short. It took me about an hour to figure out how to make an audio file into a video and then get that video on to YT... yeah.
I just want to reiterate that I have never taken a singing lessons before! I don't know how to "sing", but I guess this is what I sound like anyway, so I hope its ok. Personally... I think its Ok. I don't think I'm amazing, but I think that because I have a deeper voice (another reason I did this one first) (and I can go deeper, but for some reason I went a little higher at points, oh well) and I know that not many girls have deep singing voices. So, I thought I could bring a little something different to the plate. Cause I feel like, why even try when so many others are? What do I bring that others don't? So, I figured it was my lower... notes? I dont even know correct singing terminology XD That being said. If anyone knows or has tips for me, send em my way! I'm eager to learn. And, yes I realize it gets odd when I get to "day" but I just decided to roll with it XD Ok, I already have a few more recorded, so I guess I'll get to turning those into video files. Unless, people tell me I'm horrible XD And that's totes OK if I am, I like honesty! ^_^ Ok, toodles!
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