tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:01:13 +0000http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Camille)Blogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-2850442059915077188Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:30:00 +00002007-04-16T16:31:46.066-07:00I am learning that if I am to be "Christ like" it doesn't necessarily require me to act like Christ, it requires me to first seek Him, and when I find Him I will act as he acts and won't even have to try. No one can live up to being like Christ, but we can seek him in His goodness and His word, and when we are willing to receive him we will reflect Christ."Do you think God knows He's good? No. Hehttp://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/04/christ-like-or-like-christ.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-2115096908980577790Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:56:00 +00002007-03-23T14:13:19.752-07:00Last week knocked the wind out of me. Just last night I was trying to explain all the crap I endured last week to a friend, but unfortunately when you are trying to explain, essentially the unexplainable, a person who has not been there cannot comprehend your situation. Needless to say, it was a waisted effort."1 Blessed is the man who endureth all the crap-eth of life. 2 God shall be glorified http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/03/black-eye.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-8488863487378271906Thu, 22 Mar 2007 04:50:00 +00002007-03-21T21:52:35.445-07:00I have often said this to people and I don't think I ever truly believed it until now, but I am such a mellow person that I am on the verge of exhaustion all the time.http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/03/sleepy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-6134519860878648121Fri, 02 Mar 2007 06:23:00 +00002007-03-04T22:53:54.825-08:00Weathered eyes and a confident smile were the attributes I noticed as I glanced to my left. Heading towards the restroom I passed by the vanity where I saw her. She gracefully shifted her weight from one side to the other, changing the viewing points of her figure. Her hair flowed down over her shoulder. The stunning curls catching every glimmer of light, as if they sparkled. Freckles graced her http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/03/mysterious-woman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-1107835735321770343Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:32:00 +00002007-02-27T16:35:23.655-08:00Out of my mouth came an unknown word,from somewhere above; it could only be heardby the bearer of self.Creeping up out of my chestwere slithery scales moving towards my breath.It scraped the inside of the ice cold wallsleaving shavings behind to show power and control.Immense pain I felt to release this burdenalthough it was given without any permission.Aggravating my inner selfI began the http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/02/bearer-of-my-igloo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-8677994960995078584Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:30:00 +00002007-02-15T23:07:50.979-08:00Just a moment ago, while sipping my Tazo- wild sweet orange tea I looked up at the mug that sat in front of me and it read, "You can do it!".What exactly can I do? It's interesting to think that at this moment when I am struggling with so many thoughts of growth and goals of reaching greater achievements, a mug is telling me I can do it. How do you know? What else can you tell me of my http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/02/emboldened-by-tea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-2699514751086705117Sat, 27 Jan 2007 08:55:00 +00002007-01-27T02:22:54.108-08:00My heart, restless and uneasy, was struck by a piercing comment, "Did you go to college? Did you graduate? No. Well I did." Hearing a tone of arrogance, I said nothing, left only to feel the sting of it's blade later when the numbing of my adrenaline wore off. I became callus and cold hearted, so I wouldn't have to reveal my brokenness. How could I not have known or felt my own pain, until this http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/01/his-throne-endure-before-me-like-sun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-5591357367893831438Mon, 22 Jan 2007 05:31:00 +00002007-01-21T22:09:25.432-08:00Yesterday I was talking to my mother about some deep spiritual issues, brought on by a video I watched by EX Ministries. As we were discussing these important subjects, one of my cats jumped on my bed. I was laying there in deep thought, praying that God would open my eyes to His perspective, and grant me insight for His kingdom, when my mother signaled my attention to look at my cat Missy. When http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/01/missy-to-mister.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-6442277553292810240Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:11:00 +00002007-01-17T16:29:36.193-08:00It dawned on me yesterday that I have never lived by myself. Currently I live with my mother and 2 younger sisters. For a long time, after I had a steady job, I was at home solely for one purpose: to help my family sustain their current home. The down side of living at home is sharing my time. I can't just come home and relax. Granted I have an unusual situation, unlike most people I know.I have http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/01/moving-out-and-moving-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-2065764822675100372Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:52:00 +00002007-01-15T00:54:29.666-08:00I know I just saw a movie yesterday, but I really wanted to see this one and it only plays at select theaters, so I decided to see it while I could.I saw Pan's Labyrinth with high expectations, of course, considering some of the reviews I read. I guess I wasn't really prepared for what I saw in the theater today. It was pretty gruesome and bloody. I actually really enjoyed the movie without all http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/01/pans-labyrinth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-6803693580536375146Sun, 14 Jan 2007 09:30:00 +00002007-01-14T23:43:18.588-08:00I just got back from seeing this movie, and I have to say that it is worth blogging about at 1:37 in the morning. When I first watched the T.V. previews and the trailer I was not impressed. It seemed to be a 1995 "Dangerous Minds", Michelle Pfeiffer knock off. Although I had low expectations, and no desire to pay full price to see this movie, I went more for the other person than myself. I am so http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/01/freedom-writers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-8687745162325675964Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:18:00 +00002007-01-13T11:08:21.654-08:00The mightiest mouse around. I cannot believe how awesome it is. Ingenious I tell you, ingenious. My favorite part is the mini ball that you can roll any direction you'd like. Move to the left or right, up or down and it scrolls your window. Haha! I love the thumb pieces on the sides. At first I thought you just rested your fingers on them, I was so wrong, you squeeze the sides and it miniaturizeshttp://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/01/mighty-mouse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-116845110133638535Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:36:00 +00002007-01-10T09:45:01.356-08:00My heart is beating a million times a minute. My fingers are shaking and I feel tingling down my spine. Yes, it is because of my uncontainable joy. I have dreamed of this day. It was only two months ago when I thought to myself, "Mmm...Apple really needs to come out with a combination of a smart phone and ipod". Ode to joy, it has arrived. Meet iPhone.http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2007/01/iphone-joy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-116729194763621518Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:07:00 +00002006-12-27T23:45:47.650-08:00This year my family started a christmas event that may become a tradition in our family, a gingerbread house contest. We bought pre-made gingerbread house parts, sprinkles, different shapes of candy, and multiple tubs of white icing, which we colored with food coloring. There were only two groups of pieces with shared decorating materials. The only rules were to give everyone an equal opportunityhttp://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2006/12/gingerbread-house-contest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-116727614173203963Thu, 28 Dec 2006 02:00:00 +00002006-12-29T17:58:33.740-08:00On December 16th my sister gave birth to her third child, Gabriella Ann Herrera. She was 6 lbs. 5 oz., and 19 inches long. I have 6 other nephews, and Gabriella is the first girl in this generation in my family. I cannot express to you my excitement when hearing of her birth.On the morning of Gabi's birth my sister called my home to tell me of her contractions and the feeling she had that Gabi http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2006/12/gabriella.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-116171505327242023Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:36:00 +00002008-04-02T00:28:50.703-07:00I remember Mexico in the summer of 96'.It was when my Dad took me to Guadalajara, Mexicofor a reunion and a quinceanera.He flew me to the middle of the countryand introduced me to long lost family.I didn't speak Spanish so I couldn't really talk to anyone,but that really didn't matter,I don't think I would have been able to say much.All I could do was watch,because I couldn't say much.It was http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2006/10/summer-of-96.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-115530687870605437Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:33:00 +00002006-08-12T03:08:22.480-07:00O Lord, the most high, do not punish me in your angerbecause my wickedness is so great. Take mercy on me, O God,for I know that my actions deserve punishment.O God, of mercy and compassionI cannot stand to look at myselfany longer.My sin is almost too much to bear.I am ashamed of who I am.How can it be so, that I am even ashamed of being ashamed?Abba Father, I cry out to you in great distress.I http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2006/08/weary-of-battle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-115530674550935672Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:31:00 +00002006-10-16T19:16:33.886-07:00There are many things in this worldthat people know very well.We have experts in certain subjects, like psychologists and technologists of the world.They know about that area of humanity, and the mentality of the like, but there are things I knowthey do not knowabout other parts of life.I know we are not perfect; we cannot know it all.Then why do I feel so stupid?Why am I so dull?There are many http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2006/08/all-ive-ever-known.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-115530666846760468Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:29:00 +00002006-10-27T21:39:51.333-07:00"You are stupid", my mother would say, when she would catch me going astray.If I would make a mistakeI would always know by the sounds she would make;by her face,it would show.I could see it in her eyes,I could see it in her smile,she was disappointed in mefor not being a childthat would always obey, or who would always listen. But I did "Mommy Dearest", I did what you asked I did what you said.Ihttp://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2006/08/you-are-stupid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-115530657025328806Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:27:00 +00002006-08-12T03:06:57.376-07:00Numbness is such a scary place.You are robbed of your conscience;you know no conviction.See no evil, hear no evil.It is the very place that leads you into a trap,set forth by the Adversary.The process starts by your conviction;the very blood that pumps through your veins,underneath your flesh,desires the pleasures of this world.So you continueContinue to feed your desires until, soon,you stop http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2006/08/numbness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32565993.post-115530642089888875Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:24:00 +00002006-08-12T03:06:22.403-07:00There is a sin I have kept inside.I have not told a soulmostly out of foolish pride.I feel rotten and tainted by it's great life,and it completes it's ugly work from time to time.I cannot share this sin,for it has already grown deep within.I have tried to express it once beforebut I could not bear,even to let it show.I need the Lord to heal me now,for I do not know where else to goor how to let http://camillemonique.blogspot.com/2006/08/sinful-secret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Camille)0