My 30 Day Challenge (9) Guitar Lessons!

So I'm not feeling at all well today, but I still try to keep in good spirits! I really wasn't going to go to music class today, and I couldn't carry my broken guitar for them to see anyways, so I figured I should stay home and rest. But instead, I went. Piano was pretty cool, although I play like Speedy Gonzales and keep confusing finger 3 with finger 4 :s And the steelpan was cool too! I learned to play "Chinee Parang" ^_^  So I thought it would've been home time after that, but actually got to learn the guitar. It was sooooooooooooo kewl ^_^ Considering the fact that guitar and piano are like the only two instruments I've adored and wanted to play since childhood, I'm happy to be learning it now :) I've got to work on relaxing my muscles more though. Maybe I'm just naturally tense? Idk, either way, twas fun!  ^_^
And well, I'm sick, so this is a lame blog post, but heck, take me at my good and bad times! lol So till tomorrow please God, when hopefully something interesting and awesome happens ^_^ Chau Chau!

My 30 Day Challenge (8) - Abs Workout!!!

It's day 8 boi? Only? I rel tired, lol I must be after that workout! xD So another afternoon I sat down wondering what I'm going to do for the day's challenge. Whilst chatting with my "daughter", my good friend Nicole,  She sent me this link for her to do exercising (It's about time, I tell her enough times already she should :D) 
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_plan_generator_details.asp?id=19
So I checked it out, I didn't really look at all the things on it. TO be quite honest, the page looked pweetiful and I saw the modified plank, which is a personal favourite of mine although it hurts like crap to do, lol  So I decided I had found my challenge ^_^
So after an hour or two I went to look for the exercise mat, that I don't think I've ever seen in my life, I just know it's in a bag, and supposed to be in the storage room, lol. But i didn't find it :( so I searched around and saw the old Ab-King Pro sticking it's head out from under a pile of stuff. Ah ha! I pulled it out, washed it(literally with sponge and soapy water), dragged it up to my room, and assembled that sucker! xD A few of the screw-like-thingamajiggies were missing, so I substituted em with screws which worked pretty good :) 

Necessity is the mother of invention!

I geared up to do the workout then use the bench with Nikki, but she wasn't feeling well :( So I went ahead. Truthfully, I only did one of the moves on that site, because when I looked at it I was like burrrr? lol Why do crunches when it's technically like using the bench? So I only did zi plank for 30 seconds. Then on to the Ab King Benchhhhh ^_^

I started at level 2, because 1 was tooooo basic, and did 100 reps on that. Then went on to levels 3, 4 and 5(which is almost to the floor!) and did 100 on each of em! gahhhh did that hurt my arms. It felt more like it worked out my biceps and triceps than my abs however. But around my lower torso feels tighter now that I'm done, so I guess it doing ah lil summ summ however it does it lil summ summ, lol I probably did more than 400 reps on the bench, without counting my "warm up/being totally excited to workout" pull ups. That thing sure worked up a sweat, and level 5 took a lil while yes, lol had to take ah lil rest after every 15 or 20 counts. But all in all, in was pretty cool ^_^

Day 8- Completed!

My body feels weak now, how am I ever going to do my homework now? hehehe

What I learned todayyyy!

Working out, hurts. But you work for what you want!!! >.<

Other new stuff!

Today my school had an extendeddddd assembly. A 3 hour long Church service that is, lol I sang lustily, even though after singing over 10 hymns at the start I was dehydrated, lol And for the first time, A religious authority anointed me! It was so cool(to me it was) And I actually got up and went to do it although someone said, people won't go, so that was awesome! Itty bitty steps towards growing myself emotionally and spiritually :) 

I also think I'm going to continue using this bench and see how it goes with my abs :) 

And here are two other websites with some pretty awesome workout activities, that I really like! I recommend you check them out :)

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1zi4t3/www.menshealth.com/jumpstartyourday/10-minute-fat-blaster.php

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2e5UWE/www.iwantsixpackabs.com/bodyweight/core_exercises.html

So 8 days downnnnnnnnn babeh! *fist pumps* 

Swing by tomorrow please the Lord! :) 

Au Revoir! ^_^

My 30 Day Challenge (7) - Divinity!

So another day I have sat down pon meh poff, lol and not know what to do. So I'm doing my hair, (yet again because it got dry when I didn't tie it down, and it stick up all over, and was driving me crazy! :D) and decided why just sit and do my hair, when I can multi-task and listen to the Word :) I've had this central Study Hour site bookmarked for the longest while and never got around to watching it. So I did. 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/television/central-study-hour/ctl/playmedia/mid/407/mdid/770.aspx
And here it is. Twas all about the personality and Divinity of the Holy Spirit, talking about the Trinity and The Holy Spirit, and that we're all one and suchlikes. Twas pretty interesting and I would suggest you take a listen(although it's long, people spend more time doing nothing on facebook so why not be productive this way instead :) ) and poke around the other videos ^_^


And then there's this video I've wanted to share for awhile. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
http://www.godvine.com/Baby-Pronounced-Dead-at-Birth-Comes-Back-to-Life-370.html
So basically It's about a baby dying at birth, but 20 minutes later coming back to life to the doctors disbelief! 
I was stunned! It sure makes you think about how fleeting life can be, but the fact that hope is still alive, even in small glimmers :)

So what I've learned today?

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

John 14:1

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever

John 14:16

We really worry about pathetic things, silly trivial things, but don't let those stuff, or the "bigger" stuff worry you. There's is NOTHING too big for God to handle.

Don't be afraid or hesitate to take what YOU THINK is "small" to God, because to God, EVERYTHING IS SMALL! 

Don't let your heart be troubled with anything, big or small, because as Jesus told His disciiples, The Father shall give you another comforter(The Holy Spirit) and He will abide with you forever. However you have to be open to receive Him, willing to have Him in your life, letting Him guide your every actions. Nothing is too small, and I think that was my major lesson. 

Additionally, tis interesting to note the mention of "another" comforter or helper. What this means to me, is that people are there for you.

 The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”

Genesis 2:18

Now not because man and woman have different "roles" means they're unequal. But that's a different conversation on it's own. Essentially what I'm trying to say here, but is failing at doing it, lol Is that, friends are there for a reason, people are there to guide you, and help you. Although not everyone will be, this is where you learn and grow about people, their intentions and their roles in your life. But nonetheless, they're there so you won't be alone, and the Holy spirit shall comfort and guide you once you abide in Him. 

So before I go rambling on and lose my point, I'll end it with one of my favourite songs from my favourite gospel band, Mercy Me! :)

Don't forget to check out the videos! :)

My 30 Day Challenge (6) Drawing

So today wasn't one of my best days :/ basically I felt like this drawing I did all day :/ Until I talked to someone weally awesome (she knows herself :)) and It kinda made me feel better. But still this was my major sentiment :( And so I decided to draw how I felt, this first one is a quick 2 minute sketch.

And this one I took a little longer to do, it's kinda crappy, but heck, I'm no perfectionist.
So this is it at the start, looking like a fish, lol

 I really didn't have the pencils I wanted, and I was in a rush to finish this before I had to go to a show, so it kinda sucks :/ But nonetheless, this is the finished drawing!

So day 6- Check

What I've learned >today< 

The Lord sure works in mysterious ways, not everything >you< plan to do is what >He plans< for you to do.

The iris is a very complicated part of the eye to draw, lol

Get darker pencils when sketching!

It's very hard to hold in a laugh, when two people are nudging you to tell you something funny about the guy performing on stage in very short tights, haha (From zi show I went) lol :)

So Folks, that's it for now!

Till tomorrow please the Lord. 

Keep well, and do have a blessed (and cosy night in all this wonderfullll rain ^_^) 

{Exeunt Lifa]

My 30 Day Challenge (5) - Damaged Goods

So DAY 5! Isn't that just FREAKING AWESOME!?!?!?! I think it is ^_^

So I guess I've done some new things today, quite alot I think. Plan was to spend the entire day in the library >studying< but instead, spent more time chatting, eating, shopping, liming, tryna tief net, lol and through all this just enjoying the company of my friends, and an old time friend I haven't seen in 7 years! So that was pretty awesome :D So I guess that was new? Seeing an old friend? But naww, that's too simple, it feels so effortless so I strived to do more, and I did ^_^

So as I came home and sat down in a relaxed state(not mentioning where, lol) The words, you're damaged goods you see, was going over in my head. And I decided in a fit! Bam! I'm going to write a poem. It was a rush, but I guess I work better like that? Get's the creative juices flowing? All natural, unedited and uncut yo! xD 

So here goes :) 

You're damaged goods you see,

And I'm afraid that's all you'll ever be

Or at least...So I think...

About all the possibilities, 

the hopes and opportunities

we can seize.

the capturing of every moment we please

Sharing and caring and all in between.

Our lilting as if we're each a moiety,

creating a panoply

of ecstasy, wonder and spontaneity.

Living life with felicity. But

You're damaged goods you see,

And I'm afraid that's all you'll ever be...

And as evocative as you dare try, 

it doesn't matter...

Why? 

It's almost as you're ineffable,

always in a labyrinthine captured by your past

Captured by those memories, 

Or maybe I'm wrong?

What memories? What experiences? oh won't you share!

Whatever hurt, whatever fear you bear!

Because though mellifluous it may be,

to dream and float in this fantasy

Any dalliance would be ephemeral, because 

You're damaged goods you see,

And I'm afraid that's all you'll ever be

Or maybe..it's me

So that's it up there, lol ^_^ Poem, a success? Idk, you tell me. But it's good enough for me for now, and that's all that matters no? :) 

And as I said, pictures of my hair to follow today ^_^

It looks soooooo short, but it's not actually, turns out it reaches my shoulder, Boom teng! lol But It's so kinky It curled up a heck of a lot :/ Oh well, I love it still ^_^

Right Side View

Left Side View

At these points I'm just tired of smiling, lol

And this is zi top! ^_^


So day 5 is completed and I must admit, It was a pretty awesome day. Thanks to those who contributed, you know yourselves ^_^ 

My 30 Day Challenge (3-4) Calm and Hair lol

So I skipped a day didn't I? Nawwww. So what new did I do yesterday?
Besides CUTTING SOME FORM 2's BUTTS IN SCRABBLE! (gosh i'm such a geek lol)
Considering the fact that Wednesday's are extremely busy days for me, I didn't try anything new during the day. Instead, I decided to take some time in quiet. So I lay on my bed, still, relaxed all my muscles(or so I think) closed my eyes, and just listened. It's interesting the things you notice when you're not busy doing the world of other things. I could feel the different pulses, pulsating throughout my body, hear a single budge of my head on the pillow, the water in the pipe dripping, the dogs barking far off. And even when the few minutes I decided to just be quiet and with my thoughts were up, I stayed there. It was peaceful :) And then unintentionally I did something else new, I fell asleep at 9:30 haha. Totally new for the after midnight early morning and during class time sleeper xD And I slept through the entire night!

So today, my challenge was a new hairstyle. Originally I was planning to simply twist my entire head, but i decided to style it instead. It was surely a task! Especially the zig-zag plait style, or the spiral one, my lorshhhh how it pained me so. After it all, i took it out though, and did a simpler style :) At least I know what not to do with my head next time, so hoorayyyyy ^_^
Pictures to follow tomorrow plz God.
Stay tuned :)
Oh and I'm gonna give myself a mini facial ^_^
So I guess that's two things down for one day, Booyah! ^_^
Okies bye again *waves* :)

My 30 day Challenge (2) - GRAFFITI ^_^

So I came home tonight and sat in front of the computer, wondering to myself, what on earth am I going to do for today! I sat around somewhat idly, checking my mail and the sort, then BAM it hit meh like ah breadfruit! Graffiti! So I said out loud, heck, why not? :) 
At first I jus started scribbling around, thinking about what I was doing, which explains the failure of a "love" thingy in the middle of this picture, lol. Then a hymn we sing at my school entitled "Love Lifted Me" started playing over and over in my head, sooooo I drew it, and well some other stuff :) Why is Kim Possible call me beep me if you wanna reach me playing in my head now o.O But anyways, let's not stray :D

 So instead of thinking of my strokes, I decided, let me just draw, and however it turns out, so shall it be, so I did :) These are my results, in a relatively neater drawing. It uploaded vertically although It's originally horizontal :/ Oh well, here it is! 

So Day 2! check! ^_^

What I've established from this activity

1. Don't over-think it, Just, do it it :)

2. The letter's O and F spell of! omg, haha no really -_- lol They're my least favourite letters to draw, thus far. 

And that I like cheesy pie, like the one's my mom baked todayyyyyy! ^_^

So Au revoir, till Tomorrow God willing. I'm about to dive down in some pie xD