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1. I did not get an iPhone last night and won't be getting one until they come down in price. Marketing is amazing, what a buzz. My budget: $200.00. For $600.00 I'd rather get clothes.
2. We're off to Palm Springs today for a few days for a family vacation. Very excited to get away.
3. "He restoreth my soul..." I'm looking forward to a time of restoration and refocus this summer. Much needed.
4. Reading Brennan Mannings' "Ragamuffin Gospel, Visual Edition" amazing book. I need the grace it brings.
5. Listening to..."Counting Crows-iTunes Essential"(compilation). Great songwriting. Good education for aspiring songwriters.
6. Rachelle and I are spending more time together, focusing on us after a season of focusing on others.
7. Exercise. Hit a lull about 2 weeks ago. I've only worked out 4-5x in those two weeks versus my usual 10-12x. Just trying to get through. I'm focusing on a better week coming up. If I can still do my abs every day (or so), I feel great. I lifted twice this past week and ran once. Sucks, but I'm getting through it. Better times ahead. My eating has been at 80%, needs to be at 90%. Had some "cookies" a few nights ago, pizza once three weeks ago, some snacks. Still eating lots of chicken, tuna, veggies, ham, hard boiled eggs, string cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, protein twice a day every day. Looking good, but need to take it up a notch.
Gotta go pack, have my morning coffee and get on the road (7:30am). First, we're picking up our 8 year old at children's camp (her 1st ever) and then off to Palm Springs.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Friday, June 08, 2007
I'm Praying for You
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Recently, a friend whom I hadn't seen or heard from in over 4 years called me, left me a voice mail to tell me God had told her to pray for me. She said she didn't know why she was to pray, but that she had to call me to tell me she was praying for me.
Wow.
That's never happened to me before.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Recently, a friend whom I hadn't seen or heard from in over 4 years called me, left me a voice mail to tell me God had told her to pray for me. She said she didn't know why she was to pray, but that she had to call me to tell me she was praying for me.
Wow.
That's never happened to me before.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Monday, June 04, 2007
On My Country Nicaragua
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I was born in Nicaragua. I was just reading a site called "Nicaragua blogosphere" describing different Nicaraguans and their blogs. Most of these blogs deal with the arts, music, poetry, native artifacts and the like.
That's me too.
I guess each time I read stuff on Nicaragua there are two main things that pop up: arts and politics. And for good reason, we are known as a land of singers and poets and as a land torn by war and natural disasters.
I too am an artisan, I think in terms of music, color, shapes and images. I live in Long Beach, CA in the USA and have made my life here, I am an American and a Latino and many things in between.
I am proud of my heritage and artistic background because it's what God gave me as a gift and connects me to my country. I grew up with music all around me, guitars, marimbas, singing all day long, hearing stories and myths, talking religion, of Catholic saints and evangelical faith. I grew up seeing poverty, war, and yet also seeing a lot of normal life - education, cars, TV's, phones, shopping malls, grocery stores, eating pizza on the weekends, girlfriends and friends.
My father taught me people, music, God, church. My mom taught me sacrifice, joy, faith and strength. My grandmother taught me selflessness, sacrifice, pain and the love of family.
I thank God for Nicaragua my country of origin. It gave me music, the senses and much of what I am today. It taught me faith in Jesus, a love for people and for family. And I thank God for my country USA, for it has given me opportunity and freedom. It has allowed me to see and do things that most people may never get to do. It gave me my amazing wife, our beautiful children, my church and helped me find a way to use my gifts for the glory of God.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
I was born in Nicaragua. I was just reading a site called "Nicaragua blogosphere" describing different Nicaraguans and their blogs. Most of these blogs deal with the arts, music, poetry, native artifacts and the like.
That's me too.
I guess each time I read stuff on Nicaragua there are two main things that pop up: arts and politics. And for good reason, we are known as a land of singers and poets and as a land torn by war and natural disasters.
I too am an artisan, I think in terms of music, color, shapes and images. I live in Long Beach, CA in the USA and have made my life here, I am an American and a Latino and many things in between.
I am proud of my heritage and artistic background because it's what God gave me as a gift and connects me to my country. I grew up with music all around me, guitars, marimbas, singing all day long, hearing stories and myths, talking religion, of Catholic saints and evangelical faith. I grew up seeing poverty, war, and yet also seeing a lot of normal life - education, cars, TV's, phones, shopping malls, grocery stores, eating pizza on the weekends, girlfriends and friends.
My father taught me people, music, God, church. My mom taught me sacrifice, joy, faith and strength. My grandmother taught me selflessness, sacrifice, pain and the love of family.
I thank God for Nicaragua my country of origin. It gave me music, the senses and much of what I am today. It taught me faith in Jesus, a love for people and for family. And I thank God for my country USA, for it has given me opportunity and freedom. It has allowed me to see and do things that most people may never get to do. It gave me my amazing wife, our beautiful children, my church and helped me find a way to use my gifts for the glory of God.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Listening To, Gas Lamp
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Note: This list of CD's are my personal preferences only.
Listening to:
1. "All of the Above" Hillsong United. This is the youth worship band from Hillsongs Church in Australia (as in "Shout to the Lord" but new). Songs like "From the Inside Out", "The Stand" and "Hosanna" are worth listening to.
2. "The Shins" All their stuff, those guys are just creative.
3. "Matt Pond" (still listening to him...) Acoustic, indie, violins, cellos, good vocals, good songwriting. I especially like "Several Arrows Later" and "Halloween".
I also recently visited a friend's new church plant here in Long Beach. They meet at the "Gas Lamp" on PCH. Their church is called Origins. It was good to be there.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
Note: This list of CD's are my personal preferences only.
Listening to:
1. "All of the Above" Hillsong United. This is the youth worship band from Hillsongs Church in Australia (as in "Shout to the Lord" but new). Songs like "From the Inside Out", "The Stand" and "Hosanna" are worth listening to.
2. "The Shins" All their stuff, those guys are just creative.
3. "Matt Pond" (still listening to him...) Acoustic, indie, violins, cellos, good vocals, good songwriting. I especially like "Several Arrows Later" and "Halloween".
I also recently visited a friend's new church plant here in Long Beach. They meet at the "Gas Lamp" on PCH. Their church is called Origins. It was good to be there.
Have a great day.
Into the future,
davidT
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