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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Health , Higher Ed , Home Sweet Home , Pro-DiSPO , Public Interest , Relationships , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Workin' Woman , Yours Truly on 01/14/2016 at 15:33
Happy National 🏡Home🏠 Organization Day!
What a way to place that need for order as we ring in the New Year !
Let’s welcome ☼everyday☼ with
I live by these planning approaches:
Fail to plan, plan to fail. ~ Brian , 👊🏽Toned U p💪 🏽 on Bravo!❗️ Plan to work, work to plan. ~ Alex , Carpenter from 🏡Treehouse Masters 🌳 on 🦁APL🌎
Here’s my organizational strategy:
Map out day (night before ) 🕯💡🛣🌃🌉
Visualize : Pray🙏🏽 ☝🏽️✌🏽️ 👓🌈Exercise💓💞 👣👟🏋 Breakfast ☕️🍊🍳🍞🧀 Tackle the tough things 1st 🏉🏈🏅🎖🏆
~ adapted from Forbes ‘ most successful people
A couple of my Catholic brothers have made these remarks about planning (paraphrased):
How do you make GOD laugh? Tell Him your plans! ~ Danny Barrera , JD 👔What’s the point of planning? It takes up more time! ~ Capt. Kirk
While I’m an advocate for daily game planning to help us establish order in our lives, our plans don’t work unless we
know that we can’t implement them singlehandedly, and
that our ultimate goal is to follow GOD’s perfect plan 👏🏽🙌🏽
3:33 ~ make a wish … or, actually: a †prayer !!! ✌
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Foodie Friday , Foto Friday , Health , Higher Ed , Home Sweet Home , Pro-DiSPO , Public Interest , Relationships , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Workin' Woman , Yours Truly on 12/25/2015 at 00:00
Merry CHRISTmas !
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As I reached my ultimate goal for this role of Dr. Dispo and approach my next one ~ Tita Elaine ~ I’ve been reminiscing all Advent season-long about those who are important to me, especially my parents ~ who are counting down ’til grandparenthood …
my dad, Papa Jun
taught me how to compute basic math before I learned it in grade school
helped me with my Election Day political party coloring map in 6th grade
caught and froze insects for my bug collection assignment in 7th grade
took me to my first speech tournaments in 7th and 8th grade
coached me on the sidelines for my tennis matches in 8th grade
told me that he’d support me 100% when I applied for my doctorate
shopped with me for my presentation materials for my public defense
my mom, Mami Aya
taught me how to read at the tender age of two ~ which helped me articulate
wore sweet-smelling perfume that inspired my own fondness for fragrances
worked out to exercise videos ~ which spurred me on to publish about them
pointed out to me that my conduct affects my own relationships
my sister, Joanne birth to her first child (boy or girl?)
my mentor, Bishop Mike
my bestie, Evie
This handful of special people were my starting five for Team Dr. D, out of a league of supporters throughout my Ph.D. GOD was the commissioner who made sure that I kept going while staying true to Him and myself …
Who needs CHRISTmas presents when I have their presence?
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Health , Home Sweet Home , Public Interest , Relationships , Thirsty Thursday , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Yours Truly on 12/17/2015 at 16:30
Since Advent and Lent are Penitential seasons, these are times for us to repent for our sins.
In my own Catholic faith , we must confess our sins regularly to a clergy member to cleanse our souls for communion .
No matter how holy I strive to be, I as a human have my share of shortcomings. With a conscience , I’ve constantly prayed
The Act of Contrition
series of the Hail Mary
Remorse for our mistakes won’t do us any good if we keep repeating them. Learning lessons from our wrong actions and doing right by GOD will lead us closer to Heaven …
R.I.P., Father Romanus ✌
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Higher Ed , Home Sweet Home , Pro-DiSPO , Public Interest , Relationships , Spirit Sunday , Sports , Sports Sunday , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Workin' Woman , Yours Truly on 12/06/2015 at 12:50
Two-Day Game Warning: Almost the End of Regulation !
As I approach my Big Day (Public Dissertation Defense ) to complete my Doctor of Philosophy , my journey toward this ultimate goal may be drawing to a close while my next one toward my career advancement will begin.
However, my Ph.D. pursuit has helped me grow, not just professionally , but also personally , and most of all: spiritually . Furthermore, this undertaking couldn’t have been accomplished single-handedly: GOD’s grace provided, JESUS’ example was all-sided, and the HOLY SPIRIT’s light guided, in addition to Team Dr. D, who had my back. I forever will be grateful to the †Heavenly HOLY TRINITY† and my positive supporters here on Earth , who’ve rooted me on all the way , leading up to this Tuesday, December 8 ~ save-the-date
My next anticipated title this Advent : Tita Elaine .
We expect my future niece or nephew to arrive around CHRISTmas time ~ the very 1st grandchild of my parents , who recently celebrated their ♥wedding♥ anniversary . Yes, my family is very blessed . Regardless of these joyous times, I pray that we’ll always turn to the LORD , as we lead our lives here while preparing our eternal home in Heaven .
Sending peace and goodwill to San Bernadino, CA, in the wake of this terrorist tragedy. ✌
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Health , Higher Ed , Home Sweet Home , Pro-DiSPO , Public Interest , Relationships , Spirit Sunday , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Workin' Woman , Yours Truly on 11/01/2015 at 15:00
Happy All Saints Day!
Bishop Mike in the making
Currently, I’m in a Saint Benedict NovenaBestie Evie
Since he is the Patron Saint for Students , I’ve sought his intercession as I enter my round(s) of full faculty dissertation defense …
During my committee defense period , I went through these Novenas:
Who are your favorite saints? Mine include:
Others who I admire are, but aren’t limited to:
Saints are special, and I like this analogy that Evie introduced to me:
They are our defense attorneys who advocate for us as we enter the stand at the gates of Heaven for GOD to judge our fate.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us.”
~ Hebrews 12:1 [pointed out by Maryknoll ]
R.I.P., Tita Leticia ✌
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Health , Higher Ed , Home Sweet Home , Pro-DiSPO , Public Interest , Relationships , Thirsty Thursday , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Workin' Woman , Yours Truly on 10/29/2015 at 08:00
T is for …
How do you use your †ime, †reasure (i.e., tithing) and †alen† in serving GOD ?
We all have unique ways that GOD has called us to serve Him and His people .
I also can continue glorifying GOD as I finish and use my doctoral degree !
Father Bob ✌PTL✌ in his latest greeting to me stands for:
¡Feliz Día de los Santos y Día de los Muertos!
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Health , Higher Ed , Home Sweet Home , Pro-DiSPO , Public Interest , Relationships , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Workin' Woman , Yours Truly on 10/28/2015 at 03:33
Dr. Grassi scripture in sustaining patience :
Romans 8:28 ~ GOD works for the good of those who ♥love♥ Him ✌ Genesis 12:2 , 7 ; Hebrews 6:15 ~ Abraham receiving the ☼promise☼ later in life1 Thessalonians 5:14 ; Galatians 6:10 ~ Paul advising patience with other †faithful† people
I read his testament on patience yesterday, which was wonderful timing because it was just what I needed in multiple aspects of my life:
getting through my dissertation defenses
seeking a career advancement
dealing with difficult people
Before I read his passage, I realized how patience helped me through those obstacles mentioned above:
I received encouragement from my professors
I received my latest teaching assignment
I received a fresh perspective on someone
These were reasons to thank GOD!
When I went through my Confirmation classes, I sought patience as a virtue and still continue pursuing it through all aspects of my life. We live in a world of
instant gratification
sense of urgency
Yet …
If we patient ly wait, we’ll have more reason to ☼celebrate.
As we commonly say, and I first heard from my eighth grade math teacher:
Good things come to those who wait, for they will be ☼rewarded☼ ten-fold.
Plus, as my buddy, Big D has mentioned:
Anticipation creates ☼excitement.
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Home Sweet Home , Relationships , Sports Sunday , Sunday Fun Day , Travel , Weekly Wonders , Yours Truly on 10/25/2015 at 15:00
♪Happy ☼Birthday☼♫ to my Dad today!
Go, *Dallas Cowboys *
Just like any fortunate child who has grown up with a father or paternal figure, I feel extremely †blessed† and grateful to still have mine as a constant part of my life.
Papa Jun is one of the most well-rounded people who I know and admire:
Even as an adult, I still keep learning from my Dad, who always enlightens me everyday, through his example and his wisdom as a prayerful soon-to-be first-time grandfather with whom I attended Church today. Cheers, Pops!
Maligayang Bati, Papa Jun , at ♥Mahal♥ Kita!
✌ R.I.P., Flip Saunders of the NBA
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Health , Home Sweet Home , Public Interest , Relationships , Spirit Sunday , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Yours Truly on 10/18/2015 at 13:30
Mission is a passion for Jesus and at the same time a passion for people.
~ Pope Francis
Let’s follow Chris† off-tune ♪singing♫ at Church yesterday ) ~ as our fai†h will always prevail, our missions won’t fail!
#DISPObustAFlow✌
World Mission Sunday
Send me forth each day, O God,
to announce Your peace, love,
forgiveness and joy to all the earth. Like the Samaritan,
help me be a good neighbor.Like the Centurion,
help me confess my faith.Like the Beloved Disciple, help me to be a bold
and faithful witness to Your Resurrection.
All the world deserves to hear Your Good News.
Amen.
~ Father Joseph R. Veneroso
World Missions ☼Sunday☼ Reminder from Father Raymond J. Finch
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In ♥ & Soul , Community , Health , Home Sweet Home , Public Interest , Relationships , Soul Saturday , Thirsty Thursday , Travel , Weekly Wonders , What's Hot , Yours Truly on 10/17/2015 at 13:30
As I prepare for my service to our Church as commentator *** today, I continue to seek the Holy Spirit ‘s guidance .
Dr. Grassi Guts, Grace & Glory approaches scripture like a linebacker* ~ so I’ll do the same, per these positions:
Stance ~ “starts with the right foundation”
So then, anyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain poured down, the rivers flooded over, and the wind blew hard against that house. But it did not fall, because it was built on rock. But anyone who hears these words of mine and does not obey them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain poured down, the rivers flooded over, the wind blew hard against that house, and it fell. And what a terrible fall that was!
~ Matthew 7:24-27
Alignment ~ line up with the right people
Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.
~ Proverbs 13:20
Do not be fooled. “Bad companions ruin good character.”
~ I Corinthians 15:33
Christ’s message in all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts.
~ Colossians 3:16
So Jesus said to those who believed him, “If you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
~ John 8:31-32
VIDEO
Spiritual Sources
*Grassi, J. E. (2013). Guts grace and glory: A football devotional . New York, NY: Thomas Nelson. (p. 69)
**Rainbow Studies, Inc. (2000). The Catholic Rainbow Study Bible: Good News Translation (2nd ed.) . El Reno, OK: Rainbow Studies International.
*** Rev. Fr. Ladra, Marío José. (2007). Straight from the ♥Heart♥ … A †Prayer† Companion
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In ♥ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Thirsty Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 10/29/2015 at 08:00We all have unique ways that GOD has called us to serve Him and His people.