Need A Little Motivation?

Here's a link to a great website! It helps increase work productivity and provides constant encouragement when needed. You have got to check it out. You can even download it into your computer and yes, it's safe because I have it on both laptops. I LOVE IT!!!

Copy and paste the following link to your browser:

http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/1223/a_little_motivation.html


Have a happy motivated day!!! :D

Talking Dogs

This video is awesome and too funny!!! Sit back and enjoy a good laugh! :)

Will I Ever Work from Home, Again?

There was an accident off the highway I live by and the one after it was congested, too. Oh boy! I was certainly going to be an hour late or so to work! I called and asked if there was possibility that I could work from home. Since I was not on the schedule to see students, I went ahead and worked from home. This was the first time I worked from home and to be honest, I was too distracted. I was thinking to myself, "I could be doing this and that and oooh, that other project." Of course, it had nothing to do with work and the program I am coordinating at the college. I paced back and forth and nothing!!! Ugh, I hate writer's block. For those of you who don't know, I'm a scholarship program coordinator and I have been entrusted to run this program. However, there are some hurdles I have to jump over. I am rewriting a proposal for possible grant funds. It's been a month or so and there is not much progress or at least where I would like to be. Anyway, back to my day, I was not happy with the results and felt like I wasted a day even though I got some thing done or I think it's done. But, even when I am in my office, I still feel so distracted, lol! Oh dear! What am I gonna do? LOL! Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day at the office and I can accomplish some things that need attention. So, that was my Wednesday! However, I got alot accomplished for Youth in our multimedia dept and this weekend's events this evening and I got to see my mother, too...:D

Transformed And Being Transformed, Again.

So, what's new? Alot, actually. I've logged on many times to write something in the past two months, but I couldn't think of anything to write about. It's pretty sad, I know. I have recovered from my grandmother's passing and recently lost my great aunt Olivia in Honduras, too. Thankfully, my family is doing fine. I've lost about 44 pounds since August which is a big relief for me! My time in the Youth Ministry has been a blessing in my life for the fact that I still get to work with teens. They are my heartbeat and my motivation to lead a Godly example to the best of my ability....because, overall, I am a human being.
I don't know where to begin to tell ya'll the truth. Like many twenty-somethings, I find myself in continuous transformation. Sometimes, it's easy, sometimes it's not so easy. This is a new season for me. It's changing me from the inside out, spiritually. It's been challenging, but I am learning, growing and maturing. It leaves me with the choice to leave childish things behind and to move forward in His calling for my life. This time it's no game. What I mean by childish things, I am not talking about being goofy, silly, joking around and what not...we all know that part of me will never go away! So, get used to it! LOL!
But, I speak of behaving outside of God's character (Galatians 5:22-23). It's too important for me to live by His counsel, wisdom and for Him to direct every step of my life (Book of Proverbs). It's not easy because I am no way near perfect whatsoever, but I can do many things in Jesus...seriously, without Him, I am absolutely nothing. I stumble, but He catches me and redirects me. He lifts my head up when I am in the midst of refinement. I could not ask for more in a Father. It blesses me beyond measure. To say the least, this is only the beginning of something amazing for me that surpasses all my understanding and knowledge. So, this is the new me.I have much more to learn, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
I needed to vent out and write about what I have learned in the past couple of months and although, it's nothing new, but this time it has become more alive and in action in my life. It's mind-blowing to see I serve a living God who never sleeps (Psalm 121), watches my coming and going, and moves on behalf of His children. Wow.

I hope this finds everyone well.
Blessings on ya'll!
Laura :)
p.s. Yes, the preacher in me likes to come out once in a while and say something.

12/29/2008

This is a picture of my grandparents(Great-Grandmother Prudencia, Grandmother Mariana, My Grandfather Mario and the young lady in the picture is my dad's sister, My Aunt Blanca. Obviously, this was taken a long time ago:)

I was always told that I looked like my Grandmother Mariana. Surely, I started to see the resemblance as well as personality from the glimpse of time I spent with her as a child. I was named after both grandmothers from each side of my family; Laura Mariana. I remember my grandmother's soft spoken voice when she spoke and the sounds of the Mayan language. However, I didn't know what they meant :). She always wore these beautiful white embroidered dresses as you can see in the picture, her gold jewelry, and wore a bun to hold her long, black hair. I have a collection of those dresses that she sent me from Merida, Yucatan in Mexico. She was so kind, peaceful, and sweet. If I may add, she was quite the prankster, lol. I remember her sneaking up to my step-brother and pinching him...ok. ok more like she goosed him, LOL! I remember laughing so hard. She loved her grandchildren! :) She had such a good heart.

Due to extenuating circumstances outside of my control, the last time I saw her was in 1993-94. I loved her so much and even though I never saw her again, I always thought about her. I wish I could have seen her one more time. I really mean it, but the Lord only knows why things happened the way they did. He always redeems what was lost :). In the last couple of days, my mother was looking for my brother's birth certificate and she came across pictures of my grandmother. She was surprised by her findings and told me about it. The next day, we ran into a good friend of ours and updated us on my grandmother. She had been living in Tennessee with my Aunt Blanca. She was in the process of moving back to Merida, but on December 29, 2008 she passed away. My mom and I took it as a sign that she was thinking about us at that time. (I know she thought of us always) How did I find out being out of contact with my other side of the family? Let's just say God is so faithful and He knows I have a right to know on her well-being. Well, It hit me hard and I know she is in a better place! She does not have to endure her sickness and the changes she was about to go through.

I'm thankful for the time I got to see her and know her. Oh, how much I would have loved to have seen her now that I am much older. As it is said, life is but a breathe. I know one day I will see her again. I will always remember her laughter, her soft-spoken melodic voice, her smile, her generosity, her humor and kindness to others. I love you, Abuelita. May you rest in peace and I hope to carry your name with integrity and humility as you did! :D

Thank you for taking the time to read this. May 2009 be a great year for all of you!

Blessings on you guys!

Love ya'll,
Laura :)

Hearts and Minds - Ivoryline

Here's a great song that I love to listen! It's "Hearts and Minds" by Ivoryline. They are great musicians with some meaningful lyrics to inspire the listener.
Below is the video to the song and lyrics of the song that caught my ear! :)
Yeah, I'm a lyrics-first type of person...hope this finds ya'll well!
Sit back and enjoy the song and rock out while you're at it...;)




My mind isn't quite sure
what is has bargained for.
But my heart is in time with
with the consistent beat.

This dream is sneaking up on me
no matter how collected I seem to be.
Is anybody ever truly complete?
Or are the better ones just better at believing?

So I'll go and say you're with me.
I know it's just the beginning.

At times I feel cold and exposed under a microscope
but it has never much better to live.
It doesn't matter if all my friends latch on to this.
There's only one acceptance that's not later dismissed.

Just go and say you're with me.
I know it's just the beginning.

My mind isn't quite sure
what is has bargained for.
But my heart is in time with
with the consistent beat of yours.

I'm not looking to music to complete me.
I'm not looking for a new philosophy.
I'm not waiting for somebody to swoon me.
I'm just searching for a better way into your love.

Can you feel the only eyes that see inside?
Can you feel anything anymore?

What Great News!!!!!

"But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:10-12



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Blessings upon blessings on ya'll...

Love,
Laura :)