Riches

The money! The power! The fame! The lies and the games!

9 hours a day. To buy all the things we crave! There’s no need to save.

The clothes and the raves! Is this the future we’re trying to pave?

We’ve forgotten how to behave. Because no matter what He saves! Right?

We accumulate, and assimilate and leave it all up to fate.

And hope someday we’ll see the pearly gates.

We beg borrow and steal. So we don’t really have to feel the upward battle.

If we could fly from mountain top to mountain top and never see the valley

We would, because to rally would cut into our plans

We’re too busy gathering up our fans

And building our name, so that our portion is fame

How lame

So let’s say we get what we want

We get to autograph and have a room full of staff

We climb the ladders of success, just to stay “fresh”

And once in awhile we bless, by throwing money at a good cause

Just to make jaws drop

“How generous how kind, she totally blows my mind!”

And we blow them kisses, because they make us feel good about our riches

But deep down our heart is torn, we need stitches

There’s only one that can fix this

Put Him on your wish list, He’ll wash clean all your dirty dishes

Welcome you with open arms, no tsk tsk

It’s not too late, just turn around don’t miss this!

Because when He blows you kisses, it’s because you are His riches 

A Culinary Marvel

The Biggest Loser Challenge is going well! Our team is on top! We're all losing major pounds! We are definitely #winning! 

You can tell I'm ecstatic about this because of the two thumbs up! It's been a looong day hence the semi-smile :/

Ok so I grilled this delicious chicken topped with brown sauce with sautéed mushroom and onions and a side of grilled tomatoes. I mean who knew I could cook? Note to self: Biggest Loser Challenge also good for discovering hidden culinary genius ;) 

Dad is picky and actually thought it was delicious! Success! (:

Biggest Loser

So today was the first official day of our Biggest Loser contest at work. Weigh-ins took place. Teams were made. The battle has commenced. Im actually pretty excited about this.

The fat kid in this picture wont be smiling for very long...

On the downside of things I'm still deathly ill. Hate infections. Hate fever. Hate medication. Oh and I hate tests as well!

Something to look forward to: Stefanie (and the baby :D) move in for a week, parents are gone, face masks with Cyntho and Stef, sushi with Cynth, sleepover with Troi and Ash, cooking with Mike, contest with Lyte, and Samantha dyes my hair this weekend!

Billboards

Billboards speak a million words. They leave in you a powerful impression, speak to you long after you have passed it by and sell you in an instant, what you perhaps don't even need. Companies bank on the persuasive power of their advertising. While driving past, you spend about 3.0 seconds on each billboard and are already convinced of the message being told.

As I pondered this vein of thought, I felt God asking me one of the hardest questions I've had to answer lately. How effectively would I be able to reflect Him with just one impression? Could I tell my story without using words? Could I succeed in leaving an impression so strong, so unshakable,  that it would leave someone undone for life?