== Hon’s Weekend In Review ==
New Years Eve/Night…
I got drunk, for the first time. And you know what? it sucked. I couldn’t even walk straight, or modulate my speaking volume. But then again, any logical being should know better than to chug a Long Island Ice Tea (4 ~ 5 shots of spirits)… right? And to add insult to injury, this supposedly logical person should know better than to eat dinner at 8 PM and then start drinking at 1 AM without any food in his stomach… right? well… evidently not. But it’s strange, I made friends, while someone I know, who got drunk… pissed off his friends. Where’s the justice in that? I got so drunk, two people had to practically carry my sodden butt home. He just got messed up, but could still walk. I actually got closer to these people… My logic and memory was completely intact, so I remembered everything very crispy and clearly, but I couldn’t touch my nose if you paid me and I was tripping over my own two feet. I was leaning on one of my buds and the other was a new friend I had made, while under the influence. Holding up a drunk stranger while wearing heels. I’m impressed… From what I’m told, I’m a very chatty drunk and I talked all the way home (30? 45 mins?). But I felt that all the secrets and private information I know about close friends is still securely locked away. Like the alcohol killed my body, but left my mind intact. Drunkeness is messed up. I don’t see what people see in it. Maybe because I can’t drown my troubles in alcohol. My mind is completely intact and I just make myself miserable the next morning. Hungover. That’s God’s discipline for you. ::WACK::
New Years Day…
Woke up at 10 AM after sleeping at 4 AM. Misery. I wanted to puke, but there was nothing to heave. Eating rice porridge was almost too much for me. Nausea. Headache. Read some C.S. Lewis, felt better. Got a random phone call from a friend who actually didn’t mean to call me. Invited myself to a stroll. Strolled on Kelly drive and got all introspective/retrospective. Drunkeness.Love.Forgiveness.Sacrifice.Friends.Women.Man.Brothers.Sisters.The Cross.Marriage.6th degree.Dependence.Self-control.Intentions.Choices.Birds.Father.Squeaky Wheel.Attraction.Anger.Wrath. Yeah, I think too much sometimes. I called up the friends I was with last night and apologized for my extremely loud and drunken state. Most of them were ok with it, or at least them seemed ok with it. My mind and spirit weren’t ok with it however, but that’s another story. Called people up for a last minute farewell dinner. Went back home, got dressed. Went out for dinner. Saw my buddy off to Georgia. Chilled with some other buds over at my place. Looked at old pics, ah nostalgia…
Jan 2nd…
Woke up at 8 AM. Picked people up and went to church. I happened to remember that I spoke with my new friend (while drunk on New Year’s Morn) and she was interested in GCC. So I picked her and another friend up and off we went. Got to listen to Yohan speak for the first time. (He’s not a pastor, but actually an intern staff) It was good to hear him talk about Jesus getting tempted and how it applies to my life. Hearing the word of God from other people is always a good thing. 🙂 After church, we had a snack/brunch at Mad Mex. 3 girls & 1 guy… all talking about relationships, guys, girls, friendship, love, attraction… It was good. The new friend was polite and generally agreeable to hang out with, very patient even when you give a couple mental jabs for fun. Went back home expecting to curl up to a book, ended getting invited out again, this time with 4 girls & 1 guy. Relaxed, drank some… tea! Chatted some and also took pictures. I hope some of the shots come out, the colors & compositions felt very nice. Found out I have a real blind spot with one of my friends and some other interesting stuff. Yea, I’m very emotional immature. So the logic side works just fine, but the emotional side needs some work. That’s not surprising, my friends always told me my bluntness/callousness would get me in trouble someday. Well, someday has come. Time to grow again. Thanks for telling me~
Dad, it would seem I’m not really starting off the New Year to a very great start. But still I’m definitely feeling your guidance and love in my life. I’m walking in Your grace and no matter how messed up things seem, I can always trust in you and leave those heavy burdens behind. All I’ve got to do is pick up my cross and follow you. My cross is so much lighter than all those other things. Help me to be more thankful and learn to rejoice & cry with my friends better. I’m definitely lacking, but cold-hearted, not quite. Thank you for your work in my life. I pray you will continue to beat the living heck out of me, cuz I think I learn pretty well that way. Maybe eventually I’ll learn to listen to your whispers, but until then, discipline it will have to be. Lead on, Lord. I ask this in the great shepherd’s name, Jesus. Amen.
Words of a Christian ( Knight: Serving the King – Part III )
Currently in progress………… — 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NIV) —
I stole this from her. Figured I’d share the pain!
Let’s all memorize Psalm 37! There are 40 verses, so memorize one verse each day and we’ll have the chapter memorized by Feb. 14! Each verse is on average 15 words, so it’s not too much! What’s the reward? Having The Word engraved in your heart~! (and I’ll be your Valentine. jk ) Let me know how you’re doing in the next few weeks and you can keep me accountable too. If you can’t do all 40 verses, just choose your favorite few and memorize them! I suggest 3-9, 18-24, 27-34, and/or 37-40.
Alright, Happy Memorizing & Meditating!
1 Do not fret because of evil men
or be envious of those who do wrong;
2 for like the grass, they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.
3 Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD ;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when men succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.
8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret-it leads only to evil.
9 For evil men will be cut off,
but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more;
though you look for them, they will not be found.
11 But the meek will inherit the land
and enjoy great peace.
12 The wicked plot against the righteous
and gnash their teeth at them;
13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked,
for he knows their day is coming.
14 The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow
to bring down the poor and needy,
to slay those whose ways are upright.
15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts,
and their bows will be broken.
16 Better the little that the righteous have
than the wealth of many wicked;
17 for the power of the wicked will be broken,
but the LORD upholds the righteous.
18 The days of the blameless are known to the LORD ,
and their inheritance will endure forever.
19 In times of disaster they will not wither;
in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.
20 But the wicked will perish:
The LORD’s enemies will be like the beauty of the fields,
they will vanish-vanish like smoke.
21 The wicked borrow and do not repay,
but the righteous give generously;
22 those the LORD blesses will inherit the land,
but those he curses will be cut off.
23 If the LORD delights in a man’s way,
he makes his steps firm;
24 though he stumble, he will not fall,
for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
25 I was young and now I am old,
yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken
or their children begging bread.
26 They are always generous and lend freely;
their children will be blessed.
27 Turn from evil and do good;
then you will dwell in the land forever.
28 For the LORD loves the just
and will not forsake his faithful ones.
They will be protected forever,
but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off;
29 the righteous will inherit the land
and dwell in it forever.
30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom,
and his tongue speaks what is just.
31 The law of his God is in his heart;
his feet do not slip.
32 The wicked lie in wait for the righteous,
seeking their very lives;
33 but the LORD will not leave them in their power
or let them be condemned when brought to trial.
34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way.
He will exalt you to inherit the land;
when the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
flourishing like a green tree in its native soil,
36 but he soon passed away and was no more;
though I looked for him, he could not be found.
37 Consider the blameless, observe the upright;
there is a future for the man of peace.
38 But all sinners will be destroyed;
the future of the wicked will be cut off.
39 The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD ;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
40 The LORD helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
i know joy! and her sister praise!
i’ve never been drunk before, buzzed yes, but not drunk. and i just turn very quiet… quieter than i already am. (i’m pretty quiet in person.) so.. sounds like you won’t do that again. at least you know what it feels like and lived to tell about it. 🙂
i read some cs lewis today at the book store, the grief book. it’s really short… but i had to go so i put it down. it was so personal, i felt like i was reading his diary. that man has such wisdom. i’ll soon be reading his “the four loves”.
Oh man, sorry dude about the drunkardness stuff.. It feels.. bad.. You had that many Long Island Iced Tea? :bomb:
As long as you are okay and the lesson has been learnt.. 😥
As for the longness of your entry.. bro, I admit defeat.. but you are right, as long as it is for the glory of the same God ! :headbanger:
😯 wow, i never imagined you of all people to drink. AT ALL. wowwwww. yeah, i dont get hangovers, i’m lucky.
you seem like a hell of a less sinner than most people i know, even church-going people. but maybe i just dont know u well enough? i get a saint-ish impression from u.
awesome page random prop
Dude Hon, I thought this was some kinda joke about you getting drunk, let alone drinking. I must say I’m dissapointed. With as much Bible reading you do I thought you’d know better. Bro, you gotta think about your witness. Your drinking has obviously already affected LoserChick
Ephesians 5: 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
I love ya bro and I’m not chewing you out.
Galations 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently…
Thanks bro for the prayer.. Just have to shake this cough then I will ok.
You had that much to drink, you were asking for it.. 😉 Stay cool bro, will update about the trip as we go through it. :headbanger:
yeah i wanna be like jesus too. but it’s so hard! >.< argh. my church life and my social life seem so distant and opposite. like i feel like i have to act like all nice and happy-pappy in front of my church ppl, it’s unnatural. 🙁
yikes about the drunken part – it’s good that you experienced that at least once and it sounds like you were with a good group =)
I wonder if God ever had a party with his disciples and gotten Drunk all in the name of merry fun?
Great entry btw.
Keep it comin! :angel:
I thank God for His discipline, but most of all His grace. Without it we are all lost.
drunkenness…. I never totally lose all of my senses but I tend to feel real sleepy. Pretty much explains why certain stupid things happen when I’ve had a bit too much to drink. No need to elaborate on your xanga, as I’ve already told you on AIM.
I really like the Psalm that you posted. Many verses from this Psalm had touched me in the past. I will attempt to memorise it. :angel2devil:
Man, you were messed up! lol Sounds like me during my highschool graduation..I picked up a case of champaign during the day at the place that I used to work at, rented a limo and tux, purchased some flowers for the pretty date, and went to dinner with some close friends that evening, went to the beach and other places together..had a lot of fun. By the time I had returned home, I was so wasted that I was acting like a drunken kung fu master (hehe) when, all of the sudden, another friend stopped by my place with her friends wanting to go out. So I said ok. I sat riding in the back of her friends car when I became sick because it was warm inside and had that car air..felt queezy and wanted to release big time so I opened the rear window and planted my face there sucking cool outside air. That was a bad experience for me. I’ve never lost my mind though and can still remember what happened through the whole ordeal. The next morning all I wanted to do was sleep more! I had cotton mouth and a big head ache. No more mega doses of champaigne for me since then…and it’s a good thing to keep this temple clean. Do ya know what I mean? :sunglasses:
ur human. I was just extremely surprised. Glad ya learned from it bro.
^^ WV smells like.. ………………..(go and buy Victoria’s Secret body lotion”Endless love”and smell it!)
heaven. man.
i love it.
so, you don’t seem to enjoy getting drunk. sometimes ppl drink just for the fun of it and they know when to stop. i think as long as ppl know what they are doing and when they have to stop, drinking isn’t a big problem. but for the christians, i guess there’re many debates about that. let’s be wise about it:juggle:
lol! i know!!:cheekygrin:
umm…sounds like u had an…interesting<(?) new years? since it seams like uv got everything pretty much straightened out…i will refrain from further commenting. except to say that…i hope u feel better:-). and we all mess up from time to time:angel2devil: thats why our Father is so awesome in forgiving us{v}
ur sis in Christ