My Little Corner of the Universe

Seagulls.... I think.

After my 2-month stay in Deltona, Florida, I FINALLY went to the beach in Daytona Beach. But all we had time for was look around for about 10 minutes and split. But it was a beautiful view. Other than this one time at the beach, I went to a lake about a month earlier, where I got to ride a jet ski! That thing is fast. But this one bro thought it would be a good idea to take me along with him before I go on my own. He was wrong. Like 2 seconds after we took off, I knew it was a bad idea. So I did the best I could not to have both of us fall off. But he had another idea, another bad one. He made a sharp turn and wham bam, we were airborne. It was fun though. It was a rush. I then climbed back on-board and we took off again. Getting to the other end of the lake, we flew into some weeds, but he fell on top of me this time. It hurt for a while. Then went back to shore. Two days later, I couldn't even walk. Every muscle was in pain. But that was my mini-adventure.

[THAT THAT IS, IS. THAT THAT IS NOT, IS NOT. IS THAT IT? IT IS.]

Twisted Picture #3

This picture was provided by F.Segura, which I now thank. It gave me a good hearty laugh. My co-workers were looking at me as if I was crazy, all laughing by myself.

Try this mind-numbing "excersise" and punctuate the following:

THAT THAT IS IS THAT THAT IS NOT IS NOT IS THAT IT IT IS

Well, as you can see, I really have nothing to write about, so until next time.

GO SPURS GO!

Wonderful Word #9
Felicitous (fuh-LIS-uh-tuhs), adjective:
1. Suitably applied or expressed; appropriate; apt.
2. Happy; delightful.

[Previous Wonderful Words: Implacable, Optimism, Assiduous, Serendipity, Serene, Loquacious, Duplicitous, Mellifluous]

Interesting things can be learned from the Discovery Channel....

I was watching this thing on the Discovery Channel (i think) about "faith healing" and if it is really miracles that are being performed. The doctors brought up something called the placebo effect. It explained how wonderful the human brain is. Because being in the environment that those people are in, these healing sessions, and being "encouraged" by the "healer", the person believes he will be healed and so he/she gets out of that wheelchair or drops those crutches and starts walking then running. But, this is what's called the placebo effect, not actual healing. These people after going through this "miracle" return to their previous state, back in the wheelchair, etc.

An experiment was also performed with 10 people. They were placed in a room, one at a time, and they were asked to lie down on the bed and relax and meditate. There was also this box in the room with a one-way mirror and they were told that a "healer" was sitting in there and he was going to "heal" them. And, of course, they couldn't see him. What they didn't know was that for half of the group, the “healer” wasn’t even in the room. What do you think the results were? All of them reported that they felt a lot better and benefited greatly from the experience. So, again, it’s all in the mind.

And if these people do feel better, it doesn't last very long. One of the "healers" interviewed stated that that is what happens. They jump off the wheelchair that day, the next they're back in it. It's all in the mind.

Itte rasshai. [that's Japanese for "so long"]

Wonderful Word #8

Implacable (im-PLAK-uh-bull), adjective:
Definition: Incapable of being pacified.

Hasn't your mom ever told you, "¡Ya! ¡Aplácate!" - Root word: aplacar, which means to peace out, to calm. Soooo, hence the word implacable.

[Previous Wonderful Words: Optimism, Assiduous, Serendipity, Serene, Loquacious, Duplicitous, Mellifluous]

Whew, that was hard work!

Well, it's been a while since I've written here. I almost didn't know what to write. But everything's good now. I got back from my trip, I'm resettled, and, thanks to Jehovah, I got my old job back, with the same position and schedule. And today I started and joined most of you in the working world. It's kinda like I never left. At first I had no idea on what to do and how to do it. But, to my astounding relief, it all came back to me. And before coming in, we had a pretty good day in field service. It was very uplifting as usual. Then, after I went to pay a bill for my mommy, yeah. Then, and then, I went to Mama Margie's and picked up 3 tacos: uno de barbacoa, otro de beef fajita, y uno de bean and cheese. That was mmm mmm good. Then I went home to eat while I watched Full House. It was the one where DJ had her first baby-sitting job. And of course, her first job was with a spoiled brat that claimed to be the fifth Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and was threatening to judo-chop her if she didn't do what he commanded. He was evil in kid form. But the chaos ended when Gibbler came in to save the day. All she had to do was tell him that she was going to give him a kiss and he ran off like a scared little girl. Anyway, after I watched about 10 minutes, I had to come to work. And here I am. The picture I put up is to show what I had to do for 6 and a half weeks. (Just fyi, I was working, not slacking off.) Anyway, until next time, yall!

One Last View

This is my last look at what was my room for 2 months. It was a sad moment. The graduation was also emotional for everyone. The days leading up to the graduation was pretty hard. Tears were shed, hugs were given, goodbyes were said. I think that's the hardest thing about the school, saying goodbye. There's only the hope of seeing everyone again. But that Sunday, graduation day, was the last time we were going to be all together. But I am so glad I got to attend this school and receive all of this spiritual food. The only regret I have is that I once thought of not applying. I really wish everyone can go. And I encourage ALL single brothers to apply. Here are the basic requirements:

1. You must be from 23 to 50 years old,
2. You MUST be single,
3. And you must be serving as a ministerial servant or elder for at least 2 consecutive years.

For more details on the MTS school, you can look up the following references:

g93 8/9 16-19 and km 8/04 3-4

But the school is more than an emotional experience. Being taught by Jehovah in that way is truly marvelous. Nothing compares. You learn about Jehovah's organization. You come to appreciate more that organization and you realize that this IS Jehovah's organization. It could not have lasted if it wasn't.

The school helps one to become more available for Jehovah to use. Now, what better is there to be taught this way by Jehovah and to be used by Him?

It is something to really look into. And although sisters cannot go to this, there is still the most important thing any true Christian can do: participate in the full time ministry. Unless you get to go to Gilead....

Well, gots to go. -Job hunting I will go, Job hunting I will go. Hi Ho a Merry O, Job Hunting I will go.-

Until next time.