So I've been really ill for the last week with the Flu, which is why I've came off to be unknown and non talkative to any of my friends, so I apologize. Let me start by explaining this whole "influenza" crap, Ok so on Sunday night, my throat was really scratchy and was hurting, and I thought that it was just a cold coming on, so I was just like whatever, then I started getting chills at around 8:30 that night, and I was not sure why, and I ended up falling asleep early.
Then on monday, my throat was even worse, it was killing me, and my whole body just felt weak, well I did go to school for my first 2 classes, then I just couldn't take it, and went to the healthroom, and went home early. Then on monday night, the Fever came. That was when things started to take a even more serious course, my throat was soar WITH a fever, and I was very weak, I also did not get any sleep that night.
Then rolls by Tuesday....This was by far the WORSE day I think, this was the "everything" day, I was consistently coughing, a High fever, runny nose, very dizzy and weak, a headache, sneezing, and my throat was still irritated..I felt like so much crap this day, and I don't know how much medicine I was on.
Then on Wednesday, I went to the doctor, while I was there, I had a 103.4 fever, so obviously something serious was in me, and the nurse gave me like 3 advil..As I started to break out in a sweat, I began feeling clammy and tired, and the doctor just told me to get some rest, take a lot of Tylenol and cough syrup lol, so thats what I did, my fever started going away temporarily on the Tylenol, and everytime I missed a dose, it rose again, so it still wasn't gone yet, although I did feel a little better later that evening, and with medicine, I was "ok" to get my makeup work on Thursday, so I did...and it was lame of course, because I was still moderatley sick, and very congested..but I dealt with it, and that night a small fever came on again, probably from pushing myself to go to school...Anyways today is Friday, and I still feel congested although the fever might have finally broke for good...which I hope.
*The Doctor said It would probably take until Sunday for the whole virus to be out of me*
P.S. YOU DON'T WANT THE FLU! lol
Friday, March 13, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Don't doubt, no doubt.
I have not written a blog in a good while now, and I've just been so busy with school, friends, my Theology studies/readings, and so I've just been a bit overwhelmed by all of this. On top of this, I have been involved in so many different arguments, and having to provide answers for where I stand, when all I want to do is praise Jesus, and learn of His ways as best as I can.
However, I pray for Amber, my Dad, my Grandparents, and just anyone in a spiritual conflict, and doubts that God exists, because I am 100 percent sure He does. I don't understand some people apparently, I mean how can you be so ignorant and say, "I've never seen Him, why should I worship him?" I mean have you seen a million dollars?? I know I know, basic argument, but its true...You know it EXISTS! Otherwise you would just clearly sound foolish.
Not to mention, that I have just been in constant debate, and other "called" Christians have said that I obsess over God, which I believe to be impossible when you are reading scripture during your free time! These Christians also Believe in the Pro-Choice ways, and claims that when you lust you are only lusting, NOT committing adultery which is so against the word of Christ! I was just in blank awe when I had to even debate these matters, it should come with the Christian faith...Honestly...I don't mean to come off so judgmental, however, the word did say that we can judge fairly(Leviticus 19:15) and I mean I feel like I am. So I pray for them.
Well, anyways, I started taking Class 101 at Pasadena Assembly of God, and it is pretty legit, I love taking classes of the Lord, I don't even care what, just being involved is awesome. I've also been filling out papers to go on a Mission Trip this Summer, to help build homes for the homeless, and to worship like mad, and pray consistently, and just increase the faith, and I will be going with my friend, Lexi, so it should be cool. I look forward to such an adventure. lol I've heard Mission Trips are amazing. So pray that this trip coming up goes well.
Thanks for listening.
+ God Bless +
However, I pray for Amber, my Dad, my Grandparents, and just anyone in a spiritual conflict, and doubts that God exists, because I am 100 percent sure He does. I don't understand some people apparently, I mean how can you be so ignorant and say, "I've never seen Him, why should I worship him?" I mean have you seen a million dollars?? I know I know, basic argument, but its true...You know it EXISTS! Otherwise you would just clearly sound foolish.
Not to mention, that I have just been in constant debate, and other "called" Christians have said that I obsess over God, which I believe to be impossible when you are reading scripture during your free time! These Christians also Believe in the Pro-Choice ways, and claims that when you lust you are only lusting, NOT committing adultery which is so against the word of Christ! I was just in blank awe when I had to even debate these matters, it should come with the Christian faith...Honestly...I don't mean to come off so judgmental, however, the word did say that we can judge fairly(Leviticus 19:15) and I mean I feel like I am. So I pray for them.
Well, anyways, I started taking Class 101 at Pasadena Assembly of God, and it is pretty legit, I love taking classes of the Lord, I don't even care what, just being involved is awesome. I've also been filling out papers to go on a Mission Trip this Summer, to help build homes for the homeless, and to worship like mad, and pray consistently, and just increase the faith, and I will be going with my friend, Lexi, so it should be cool. I look forward to such an adventure. lol I've heard Mission Trips are amazing. So pray that this trip coming up goes well.
Thanks for listening.
+ God Bless +
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
My grandmom needs help - Lol
Although, this is going to come off very funny, it is kinda serious to an extent. Here it goes: Well tonight while I was out at my grandparents place, I was doing my homework, and as usual, my grandmom was drinking scotch. However, after one or two drinks of scotch, My grandfather comes up to me and says, "You know, we could put tea in that cup and she wouldn't even tell the difference (kinda smirking and being sarcastic)" .. So then I say, "You know what, Lets do it, it will be funny" Of course he begins to prepare the drink, and so he switches the tea with scotch, thinking literally that when she comes back for her drink (Because she had gone to the bathroom during this time) she will spit it out, saying "Wheres my drink?!"
Then the funniest part happened - When she came back in the kitchen, she found her old scotch glass, and my grandfather, had made up the most ridiculous story saying, "Oh yeah, I was preparing you another drink, but I messed up and put vodka in it" So then she drinks it, and says, "Yuck!" and dumps it out! when it was her original drink in the first place, I started laughing like mad when she did that. Then when she goes to take a sip of the "Tea" thinking it is the real drink, she had no comment, and thought it was her scotch!! It was hilarious, and of course my grandfather and I played along, and would do these anonymous toasts, and everytime she took a sip (thinking it was scotch) it was really Tea! It was a good laugh for awhile. Another funny thing is she would consistently say to my grandfather, "I can't believe you messed up my prepared drink by putting vodka in it" or just anything crude about him spilling vodka - when we didn't even touch the vodka!!
Moral of the Story: DON'T DRINK - It obviously dilates your sense of taste, and mind. Besides theres a reason Jesus never touched the stuff, and why God constantly through out the old testament would state its wrongs.
Thought you would enjoy this...
Then the funniest part happened - When she came back in the kitchen, she found her old scotch glass, and my grandfather, had made up the most ridiculous story saying, "Oh yeah, I was preparing you another drink, but I messed up and put vodka in it" So then she drinks it, and says, "Yuck!" and dumps it out! when it was her original drink in the first place, I started laughing like mad when she did that. Then when she goes to take a sip of the "Tea" thinking it is the real drink, she had no comment, and thought it was her scotch!! It was hilarious, and of course my grandfather and I played along, and would do these anonymous toasts, and everytime she took a sip (thinking it was scotch) it was really Tea! It was a good laugh for awhile. Another funny thing is she would consistently say to my grandfather, "I can't believe you messed up my prepared drink by putting vodka in it" or just anything crude about him spilling vodka - when we didn't even touch the vodka!!
Moral of the Story: DON'T DRINK - It obviously dilates your sense of taste, and mind. Besides theres a reason Jesus never touched the stuff, and why God constantly through out the old testament would state its wrongs.
Thought you would enjoy this...
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Need some Prayers!
Right now I'm going through a huge battle between an old friend of mine, and I need strength to help me to move on, I've mentioned this issue in a previous blog in greater detail, but It is a lot harder than it may seem, so I really just need God, and Strength that all this gets worked out accordingly.
I also want to ask that you Pray for my best friend Amber, she needs guidance, and love, and answers. I want her to know what the "right" thing to do is being in the specific situation she is in, and I want all to work out for her in the end successfully.
Please pray for my friend Christina, she is at a Theological confusion, and whatever question she needs answered, please ask God to help answer that question for her, she really needs that to be revealed to her. Also pray that she gets provided, and that she gets blessed with some way to get back out to Maryland so she can find a job out here, and move on from TN.
Lastly, pray for my friend Lexi, she is in a state of indecisions, and unanswered questions as well, and she needs Love and Support, and she needs Jesus (as do we all) and I want her to have her sins and guilt washed away frpm her with the blood of Christ, so she feels better of herself, and becomes dead to sin. I really want things to also work out for us, and so we become a couple, and become into a relationship some day.
Thank you Everyone for listening to these Prayer Requests, if there are any prayers you want me to pray about, let me know, I'd be glad to pray for you.
Amen!
I also want to ask that you Pray for my best friend Amber, she needs guidance, and love, and answers. I want her to know what the "right" thing to do is being in the specific situation she is in, and I want all to work out for her in the end successfully.
Please pray for my friend Christina, she is at a Theological confusion, and whatever question she needs answered, please ask God to help answer that question for her, she really needs that to be revealed to her. Also pray that she gets provided, and that she gets blessed with some way to get back out to Maryland so she can find a job out here, and move on from TN.
Lastly, pray for my friend Lexi, she is in a state of indecisions, and unanswered questions as well, and she needs Love and Support, and she needs Jesus (as do we all) and I want her to have her sins and guilt washed away frpm her with the blood of Christ, so she feels better of herself, and becomes dead to sin. I really want things to also work out for us, and so we become a couple, and become into a relationship some day.
Thank you Everyone for listening to these Prayer Requests, if there are any prayers you want me to pray about, let me know, I'd be glad to pray for you.
Amen!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Family over God? I think Not.
This isn't going to be a long blog, however, I feel the need to comment on something I came to notice today while being at Church.
There was a baby dedication ceremony going on, and don't get me wrong it was really nice, and I enjoyed it. Although, the Church seemed very full, and compacted, and I know most of those people were there supporting the family of those Babies. Now here is my issue: Why is it that people seem to go to support their loved ones special days, but do not support their most important Love one of all, God???
I think that is a bit twisted, I would always, and forever, put God ahead of any family event, no matter of the importance, I personally think God is much more important, and it just makes me upset that people obviously do not choose to go to church on a daily basis. Now I could be wrong, and those people could attend another Church elsewhere, but I have this feeling that they don't. And if they don't, well then shame on you for not supporting God, the Almighty, the one that actually saved you through the cross, and you are probably too busy sleeping in, then worshipping.
I apologize for this blog being a bit harsh, but I just think its almost self-centered, that people don't worship their Creator.
Feel free to comment on what you think...
There was a baby dedication ceremony going on, and don't get me wrong it was really nice, and I enjoyed it. Although, the Church seemed very full, and compacted, and I know most of those people were there supporting the family of those Babies. Now here is my issue: Why is it that people seem to go to support their loved ones special days, but do not support their most important Love one of all, God???
I think that is a bit twisted, I would always, and forever, put God ahead of any family event, no matter of the importance, I personally think God is much more important, and it just makes me upset that people obviously do not choose to go to church on a daily basis. Now I could be wrong, and those people could attend another Church elsewhere, but I have this feeling that they don't. And if they don't, well then shame on you for not supporting God, the Almighty, the one that actually saved you through the cross, and you are probably too busy sleeping in, then worshipping.
I apologize for this blog being a bit harsh, but I just think its almost self-centered, that people don't worship their Creator.
Feel free to comment on what you think...
Friday, January 30, 2009
25 facts of Eric
These are just some interesting facts about me that you probably didn't know - Got the idea from some kids on facebook, and then Christina did it, so I was like, Ok, I think I'll do it. So here it is -
1. I enjoy drinking soda, Diet Mountain Dew, and Diet Dr Pepper, are my 2 main sodas.
2. I love Caffeine, it helps me concentrate, when I'm still sleepy.
3. I'm a HUGE Bible/Theology learner, and call me a dork, I don't care, I love learning about Jesus. =)
4. I still have little kid books on my book shelf, that I never threw out, and I'm thinking about giving them to my kids when I have some one day.
5. I'm a gamer, don't hate, and yes, I'm one of the few that will at times, like to play Halo 2, even though it cheats like mad. World of Warcraft is my other game...Don't call me a geek haha
6. My favorite movie is Silence of the Lambs, its very well done - and has a very interesting ending.
7. Music is seriously, one of my inspirations - It helps me to worship, it helps me to forgive, and love, and even cry when need be, it has also helped me to cope with issues I've had. Music = Awesome
8. I'm probably one of the most Hardcore Christians for a 16 year old, going on 17 in April. lol and yes, Fundamentalist right here.
9. For some reason, I really like Cheese, I don't know why, I just really do, I can eat it plain, I don't even have to have it on a sandwhich.
10. I use to play the Guitar, I still (kinda) can, but I'm not really the best at it.
11. When I eat bananas, for some reason my throat usually gets itchy, however, I love Banana Chips.
12. I have a rug with fish on it, in my room, don't ask why, I just do, had it for awhile.
13. I travel A lot, for my age, I've been to Nevada, Michigan(many times), Maine, Florida, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, stopped over in Chicago, Ohio, New York, Delaware, Virginia, and Canada. And I'm sure there is more, but I remember those specifically.
14. I've never had an official girlfriend, I'm working on that this year. lol
15. I feel like a new person everytime I take a shower, I'm sure you do too, but it just makes you feel like another you.
16. I have a wax hand, of my hand, I did it at the Rennaisance Festival. Its kinda cool.
17. I love classic rock, for some reason, I respect it, don't know why, but it just gives off this history I like. I also Love Christian music.
18. I'm one of the few that loves to Read, right now I mainly read Theology books, or Christian related material, so I can furthermore my studies. And of course, my Bible, I love to read.
19. I'm easily annoyed, and I have a short temper, but I try to keep it on the down low. lol
20. I use to love playing the card game, Magic. haha Yes, I can be a nerd.
21. The Ravens are my Favorite football team, (Born in Baltimore) don't hate Christina.
22. I do not like to be touched, it is a weird condition, I just have this huge issue when anyone hugs me, I mean if you are a close friend, I don't mind it so much, not saying I enjoy it though. lol
23. I have paranoia, meaning, I think that everyone seems to look at me, and that they have some kind of ignorant thought about me. Don't ask. its confusing.
24. I use to be the biggest fan on DragonBall Z - I watched the show, had magazines, drew art of it, and I even collected action figures. haha its true. :/
25. Lastly, I have this problem with people coming over my house, I'm not sure why, but I always either end up going over that friends house, or we just go out somewhere. Its strange. hard to explain.
1. I enjoy drinking soda, Diet Mountain Dew, and Diet Dr Pepper, are my 2 main sodas.
2. I love Caffeine, it helps me concentrate, when I'm still sleepy.
3. I'm a HUGE Bible/Theology learner, and call me a dork, I don't care, I love learning about Jesus. =)
4. I still have little kid books on my book shelf, that I never threw out, and I'm thinking about giving them to my kids when I have some one day.
5. I'm a gamer, don't hate, and yes, I'm one of the few that will at times, like to play Halo 2, even though it cheats like mad. World of Warcraft is my other game...Don't call me a geek haha
6. My favorite movie is Silence of the Lambs, its very well done - and has a very interesting ending.
7. Music is seriously, one of my inspirations - It helps me to worship, it helps me to forgive, and love, and even cry when need be, it has also helped me to cope with issues I've had. Music = Awesome
8. I'm probably one of the most Hardcore Christians for a 16 year old, going on 17 in April. lol and yes, Fundamentalist right here.
9. For some reason, I really like Cheese, I don't know why, I just really do, I can eat it plain, I don't even have to have it on a sandwhich.
10. I use to play the Guitar, I still (kinda) can, but I'm not really the best at it.
11. When I eat bananas, for some reason my throat usually gets itchy, however, I love Banana Chips.
12. I have a rug with fish on it, in my room, don't ask why, I just do, had it for awhile.
13. I travel A lot, for my age, I've been to Nevada, Michigan(many times), Maine, Florida, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, stopped over in Chicago, Ohio, New York, Delaware, Virginia, and Canada. And I'm sure there is more, but I remember those specifically.
14. I've never had an official girlfriend, I'm working on that this year. lol
15. I feel like a new person everytime I take a shower, I'm sure you do too, but it just makes you feel like another you.
16. I have a wax hand, of my hand, I did it at the Rennaisance Festival. Its kinda cool.
17. I love classic rock, for some reason, I respect it, don't know why, but it just gives off this history I like. I also Love Christian music.
18. I'm one of the few that loves to Read, right now I mainly read Theology books, or Christian related material, so I can furthermore my studies. And of course, my Bible, I love to read.
19. I'm easily annoyed, and I have a short temper, but I try to keep it on the down low. lol
20. I use to love playing the card game, Magic. haha Yes, I can be a nerd.
21. The Ravens are my Favorite football team, (Born in Baltimore) don't hate Christina.
22. I do not like to be touched, it is a weird condition, I just have this huge issue when anyone hugs me, I mean if you are a close friend, I don't mind it so much, not saying I enjoy it though. lol
23. I have paranoia, meaning, I think that everyone seems to look at me, and that they have some kind of ignorant thought about me. Don't ask. its confusing.
24. I use to be the biggest fan on DragonBall Z - I watched the show, had magazines, drew art of it, and I even collected action figures. haha its true. :/
25. Lastly, I have this problem with people coming over my house, I'm not sure why, but I always either end up going over that friends house, or we just go out somewhere. Its strange. hard to explain.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Just pondering..
yeah, so I've just been thinking about having a family of my own one day, and yes, I know, I know, I'm only gonna be 17, however, I've just been thinking about who I am going to marry, and what my kids will look like, and trust me, I'm definitley leaving it All up to God.
I mean I know everyone goes into a thought cycle of whom, when, and where they will marry, and have kids. I'm sure of it.
I mean in the Bible, it just seems to be such a sacred and awesome thing to have a wife to love and cherish, and kids to raise to worship the Lord.
Genesis 1:26-28 - "Man was created by God. God, as our Creator, has power to make the rules that govern us. God created both male and female and gave them the responsibility to reproduce and populate the earth."
Well, I don't mean to really express all out here, I just want that "Life" ya know? I mean I want to be able to come home from work, with dinner prepared by my wife, kids done their homework, the table set, discussion of the Lord at dinner time, a little Bible study after dinner, then T.V time(nothing inappropriate, of course lol), and just whatever, just chillin in my Home. The true definition of Home too...:/
I also want to get to college, and get a Masters in some form of Business, then once I've gotten that all taken care of, by time I'm like 26 or 27, (10 years from now)...Hopefully, I will be married, and doing pretty well, financially, and then I will apply for a MASTERS IN THEOLOGY - which I think would be legit, I mean think about that, I would get to study the ways of the Lord, and be able to contemplate why our God, is THEE God. I mean I'll probably do an online graduate course for that degree, like in the Evening, after work, but honestly, by time I apply to earn that degree, I will have been a disciple in Christ for a decade! I'll be ready for classes like that, especially at the rate I'm going. No doubt.
"So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Thats just my little motivator that I can do anything with the Lord by my side.
I mean I know everyone goes into a thought cycle of whom, when, and where they will marry, and have kids. I'm sure of it.
I mean in the Bible, it just seems to be such a sacred and awesome thing to have a wife to love and cherish, and kids to raise to worship the Lord.
Genesis 1:26-28 - "Man was created by God. God, as our Creator, has power to make the rules that govern us. God created both male and female and gave them the responsibility to reproduce and populate the earth."
Well, I don't mean to really express all out here, I just want that "Life" ya know? I mean I want to be able to come home from work, with dinner prepared by my wife, kids done their homework, the table set, discussion of the Lord at dinner time, a little Bible study after dinner, then T.V time(nothing inappropriate, of course lol), and just whatever, just chillin in my Home. The true definition of Home too...:/
I also want to get to college, and get a Masters in some form of Business, then once I've gotten that all taken care of, by time I'm like 26 or 27, (10 years from now)...Hopefully, I will be married, and doing pretty well, financially, and then I will apply for a MASTERS IN THEOLOGY - which I think would be legit, I mean think about that, I would get to study the ways of the Lord, and be able to contemplate why our God, is THEE God. I mean I'll probably do an online graduate course for that degree, like in the Evening, after work, but honestly, by time I apply to earn that degree, I will have been a disciple in Christ for a decade! I'll be ready for classes like that, especially at the rate I'm going. No doubt.
"So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Thats just my little motivator that I can do anything with the Lord by my side.
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