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Merry Merry Christmas

   O Come All Ye Faithful by rocacruz vocals:Donita Sabater guitars: Filbert Wong O come all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of angels O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ, the Lord O sing, choirs of angels Sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God Glory in the highest O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ, the Lord Yea, Lord, we greet Thee Born this happy morning Jesus, to Thee be all glory given Word of the Father Now in flesh appearing

Need to hear God's guidance?

"The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring." Isaiah 58:11 Though the Bible never uses the word guidance, it does speak of a Guide. We may seek guidance, but God provides something better--himself. Many of us struggle to understand and discern God's guidance for our lives. We ask questions like: Should I marry or not? Should I marry this person or that person? Should I have another child? Should I join this church or that one? Which profession should I follow? What job should I take? Is my present line of work the one to stay in? Herein lies the major distortion of knowing and doing God's will. Does God lead and direct in these areas? Yes. Does he come out and overtly tell us what to do? Rarely. So how does God guide us? Consider these principles: God's guidance concerns itself more with our steps than our overall journey

Mill Bay to Vancouver to Banff

Mill Bay British Columbia - Vancouver British Columbia Trip length - 3 hours Greyhound  ( 30 day discovery pass)     Met up with an old friend who I haven’t seen in years. I met her daughters and mother in law. Vancouver is one of my favorite cities!!!  Vancouver British Columbia - Banff Alberta Trip length - 20 hours Greyhound  ( 30 day discovery pass)     I liked Banff but it really felt very touristy. I did some hiking, Gondola ride and walked around the  town. The town was filled with tourist like me LOL. I enjoyed my Bisson Burger  and riding the gondola. I stayed in Hi-Hostel Banff, I recommend getting a Hi-Hostel card

Canmore Alberta to Victoria British Columbia

Canmore Alberta - Victoria and Mill Bay Vancouver Island British Columbia Trip length - 1 day Greyhound  ( 30 day discovery pass) I enjoyed the scenic view from Canmore to Victoria. The mountain ranges are majestic. I also saw some animals like deers, bear and woodland caribou on the road.     When I got to Vancouver to take the ferry to Victoria, I learned that the Greyhound bus lines do not  ride the ferry anymore and i would have to pay for another bus company to reach Victoria from Vancouver. I did not want to pay so  I asked around and i found out that I can take the Greyhound bus to Nanaimo, there is a Greyhound bus that will meet you as you crossed the island. That bus can take you to Victoria. (I hope i was clear.)     I was housed by beautiful people who were so hospitable and loving..

Toronto Ontario to Canmore Alberta

Toronto Ontario - Canmore Alberta via Greyhound Bus ( 30 day discovery pass) Trip length - 2 days and 9 hours First experience in traveling by bus in North America. I read allot of tips in the internet about traveling by bus, I have taken note of it and used it but these tips I have are from my own experience. 1. Make your itinerary clear and take note of the bus transfers and length of lay-overs. 2. Bring food most of the stops are fast food chains. My food suggestions are Trail Mix, veggie snacks, sandwiches, water, and fruits. 3. Pack very light and you don’t have to bring a sleeping bag. If you are hosteling most hostels do not allow sleeping bags (fear of bugs) they provide sheets, towels and blanket already. For my 45 day journey i brought just 5 shirts, 2 under shirts, swimsuit, 4 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of underwear, 2 trousers, 1 long sleeve shirt and a jacket. Laundry service are available in most areas. 4. Avoid drinking coffee. Its a diuretic and will make you “pee”

Emabarking a new journey part 3

One week to go!!! My semi-final itinerary ... Destination: Canmore, Alberta Vancouver, British Columbia Victoria Island, British Columbia Banff, Alberta Japer, Alberta Yellowknife, New Territories Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Thunder Bay, Ontatio Montreal, Quebec Quebec City Sainte-Anne-des-Monts Gaspe, Quebec 30-45 days journey!

Bottled Water or Tap Water

Is bottled safe? Not really.. Tap water is monitored every 3 mins Does bottled water taste better? NO taste test FAILED when compared to TAP water Is it cheap? NO .. its 2,000 x more expensive Bottled water fills our land fills!! Trashing our environment. Its a Manufactured Demand .. Scaring us, misleading us and seducing us to believe that bottled water is safer Please help redeem our planet .. our mandate.

Embarking on a Journey Part 2

Backpack Travel Preparation - Pack and weight training I have made my skeleton itinerary and my plan has widen. I now plan to travel from Toronto-Vancouver Island, Canadian Rockies, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick then back to Toronto in a month and a half. I packed my backpack with the following items: sleeping bag 5 t-shirts bathing suit one pair of trousers 1 shorts quick dry towel 2 tank tops wet ones toiletries (toothbrush, tooth paste, soap for clothes, coconut oil and baking soda) a month supply of vitamins 5 pairs of socks underwear tights and gloves pajama slippers 5 finger vibrams! The sack itself and the sleeping bag are the heaviest.. but everything in total is under  15 pounds. I packed early so I can start walking with the backpack for a month as weight and endurance training. My goal is to walk every night around with my backpack! Sounds crazy but I’m no spring chicken anymore. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backpacking and Hiking Preparation is

Embarking on a Journey Part 1

Planning a trip from Toronto to Vancouver and back to Toronto on August 2011 via Greyhound discovery pass. Budget tips for greyhound women riders Preparation Stage 2 months: Set-up a prayer shield to cover me in my travels. Haircut, from my mid-long hair to super short hair. Its such a hassle to have long hair and travel. So will have to chop off my hair, and turn it into a wash and wear hairstyle. Hair idea the 2nd to the last picture Make an itinerary Make reservations in hostels Check out friends if they are willing to house me.. il be like an “angel” in disguise Work-out ! There will be allot of carrying uggh!! and walking (love walking! not carrying) Packing list .. super pack light! (2 trousers, 4 t-shirts, 2 tank top, 1 jacket, sleeping bag, pajamas, 2 long sleeves polo, toothbrush, comb, hat, scarf, gloves, flashlight, underwear, baking soda, flip flops, bathing suit, extra glasses, 1 walking shorts) guide to packing Tentative Itinerary: 1. Toronto to Canmore Alberta

No-Soap Challenge

No-Soap Challenge I started the “No-Poo” challenge last April 28 and at the same time i started the “No-Soap” challenge. Its been great! It is only a challenge during the first 2 weeks, but as time passes it becomes a way of life. The Disadvantages of Soap http://www.soapalternatives.com/benefits.php Soap is the simplest type of surface-active agent - surfactant - and works by making fat and oil water-soluble and easily removed by wiping or washing. Made from fatty acid salts, soaps clean by reducing the surface tension of your skin with anionic agents such as carboxylate, sulfonate and sulfate ions which are potential irritants. At one time, it was thought soaps caused irritation by removing only fat from the outermost layer of the skin, but research indicates that soaps damage affects both the fat and protein structures of this top layer. This can cause unpleasant skin reactions and lead to a rougher skin texture. More bad news: the soap salts that emulsify dirt and oil are by

Taking the "No-Poo" challenge

No-Poo means No Shampoo.. I'm now trying to get into a more simple way of consuming products that are 1st healthy to my own body and eventually contributing my lifestyle to a healthier environment for everyone. After all, aren't we called to be part of God's redemption? This is a challenge to simply  not wash your hair with the toxic, chemical-laden, store-bought shampoo that damages the hair and strips it of natural oils and leads to all kinds of diseases in the long run, like cancer . Suggested "new" way of washing hair: Dump one to two tablespoons of baking soda in a container (those they use for coloring) Add to it a cup or so of hot water. Shake until the baking soda is dissolved. Pour it in small amounts over my scalp, thoroughly massaging the portion of the scalp that the baking-soda-water hits, until it feels slippery (at first it will feel gritty). Continue the pouring and massaging until my whole head feels slippery. Rinse thoroughly.

Saved by Grace not by works

Woke up this morning like any other morning, I pray, I get my bible and read a chapter or two. Today was somewhat mundane yet special.  I came across one of my favorite verse in the bible.   Ephesians 2:8-9  God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.  Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.(NLT) I know this verse by heart, the gift of Salvation! ... but this morning I got to notice the verse after..  Epheisans 2:10  For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. It explains the product after receiving the gift of Salvation through faith. " He has created us anew in Christ Jesus." Being re-created in Christ.. (or born-again, re-birth,etc) " so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." A plan He made, for His glory and I can be a part of, by being me. So

I have a choice to be Better or Bitter

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong . 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Great words of Paul... Delighting  in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. Not being bitter but BETTER! For when we delight in God's grace we are made STRONG (better). Bitterness is neither consistent nor rational. A bitter person is his own worst enemy. It is very difficult to maintain any kind of relationship with a chronically bitter person; and bitterness is a major contributing cause of marital and family problems. The Results of Bitterness Bitterness is antisocial. A bitter person is selfish, inconsiderate of others, withdrawn from society, indifferent or adverse to conform

Motivation

The definition of motivation is to give reason, incentive, enthusiasm, or interest that causes a specific action or certain behavior. To empower you and set you on track to achieving your goals. There are 2 ways to motivate us: 1.Mastery- the more we practice and master our skills the more we will enjoy and have fun. We can experiment, be creative and grow in what God has already given us. 2.Purpose-   Mat 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. John 1:4 In Jesus was life, and that life was