Trading Yokes!

Yellow Watermelon

2010-08-17T21:44:00.000-07:00

MMM...MMM...Good! Reasons for me to like my job:1) work with diamonds2) met with famous governor, local anchorman and pianist3) received a pair of diamond earring4) free watch5) Christmas party at Fogo de chao6) bonus7) ate yummy yellow watermelon8) and more... I'm so thankful to have these blessings from work, but my heavenly Father is my real blessing that is greater than anything else. If I

Multi-Strand Seed Beads and Larimar Chips Necklace

2010-08-15T21:54:00.000-07:00

I can’t remember when I last made a piece of jewelry. I felt like making a necklace today but now I find that I didn’t like the way it looks. What do you think? Materials: - Thread, Berkley FireLine Crystal, crystal, 0.13mm diameter, 4-pound test.- Glass seed beads. Size: 10/0. Color of your choice.- Larimar chips. Color of your choice.- 2 bead tips, bottom clamp on, double loop, 3.5mm- 2 crimp

What can pigeon droppings do for you?

2010-06-04T13:30:00.000-07:00

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw what someone from the other side of the world uses to prepare the leather for a pair of shoes for my feet! They collect pigeon droppings and mix it with an amount of water, and then apply the mixture to the animal skins for softening. But what else did this unknown person do? Check out Pigeon Droppings for yourself. Does it make you want to wear

Condo Flooding

2010-06-04T11:47:00.000-07:00

I opened my eyes; it was about three o'clock in the afternoon. My two year old brother, Steven, and four year old sister, Winnie, were still taking a nap in our bedroom. I was six years old. I ran to the living room, and turned the television on at low volume to watch my favorite cartoon show. Half an hour later, I heard a noise coming from the bathroom. As I took little steps walking toward

A surprise message from my cousin who I last talked three years ago and lost contact since

2010-05-25T19:26:00.000-07:00

Dear Kit, I am Andy. How are you? I lost my job again and now I have no place to live. I live on the street for a long time. Sometimes I will stay at 24 hours McDonald’s. I really need the money to find a place to live. Can you give me a hand? My phone number is xxx-xxx-xxxx and my email is xxxxxxx.com. Now I’m at a café using their computer. Please give me a call, I’m so poor. Good luck! Andy

Jesus Paid It All

2010-04-04T16:48:00.000-07:00

Every year on our Lord’s resurrection day, I particularly like this song - Jesus Paid It All. It reminds me that He loved me so much and willing to die for me; so that I can live because of Him. I hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small; Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all." Refrain: Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had

Beautiful Smiles

2010-03-18T19:52:00.000-07:00

On March 3rd and 4th, I was glad to observe a classroom for severe and profound handicapped (SPH) students at one of the public schools named Inspire Community High School. In these visits I spent two hours each day observing. The first time was in the morning from 9am to 11am, and the second occasion was from 11am to 1pm. My goal was to deepen my understanding of SPH by observing this particular

Tiramisu Lover and Recipe

2009-12-13T16:37:00.000-08:00

Friday afternoon my office building treated all tenants to a very nice miniature desserts social. They had different kinds of seasonal sugar cookies, brownies, cheese cakes, and lemon squares, etc. Hot chocolate and apple cider were also served and accompanied with mini marshmallows, whipped cream and cinnamon sticks. Now I think about my favorite dessert, tiramisu. I

Flowers of Love

2009-11-17T18:16:00.000-08:00

My sister just got married a few weeks ago, and I was honored to be her bridesmaid, to stand by her side on her special day. I also was asked to make the floral bouquets. I made a red rose bouquet for her, and a calla lily bouquet for myself. I looked at the pictures of the floral bouquets of that day. I made them using different stems of flowers and tied them together with long

I Luv My Bag

2009-11-09T07:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas is just around the corner. Who doesn’t like receiving a gift on Christmas day? But shopping for gifts can be a headache for some people. They feel they don’t know what to buy and/or don’t like waiting in long lines to pay for their purchases in the stores. Here is a solution which might heal your shopping headache: how about buying some unique inexpensive handmade bags this

Above All

2009-10-03T21:08:00.000-07:00

photographed by oline in the city Above All by Michael W. Smith Above all powers, above all kings Above all nature and all created things Above all wisdom, and all the ways of man You were here, before the world began Above all kingdoms, above all thrones Above all wonders the world has ever known Above all wealth, and treasures of the earth There's no way to measure what You're worth

Unbelievable Freezer

2009-08-25T18:31:00.000-07:00

I have only partially defrosted my fridge twice in my rental apartment since moving in eight years ago. Ice keeps growing in the attached freezer day after day resulting in less and less room for me to store frozen food. The good thing that has happened is that now I eat more fresh and healthy food. My iced-up freezer prevents me from buying ice-cream or frozen pizza as there is just has no

BSF International - My favorite Bible study group

2009-08-20T17:13:00.000-07:00

BSF means Bible Study Fellowship. They have classes for men, women, and children all over the world. I have been attending BSF for seven years and through BSF my faith and knowledge of God has grown. Class will start on September 14, 2009, and we will study the book of John this year. It is all free, so bring a Bible, pen, notebook, and friend(s) with you. For more information and to find a BSF

Cajun Steaks with Mango Salsa

2009-08-13T22:11:00.001-07:00

Just find this recipe online and would like to share with you. Isn't it sound yummy? Cajun Steaks with Mango Salsa Serves 4 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 4 thin 6-ounce top round steaks 2 cups mesclun greens Mango Salsa: 1 large mango, chopped coarsely 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped coarsely 1 small red onion, chopped finely 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh

Beads My Valentine!

2009-06-14T12:17:00.000-07:00

I love jewelry making, especially working with beads. Here are some samples. Enjoy! Please go to: http://www.freewebs.com/beadmyvalentinep.s. For personal friends, email me to place an order. I'll give you special discounts.

Washington Monument

2009-06-13T21:27:00.000-07:00

Sorry folks! I'm lazy to write, here is a picture for you. I took this picture a couple months ago in Washington D.C. I had a great time and want to go back.

How to Knit a Relationship with God for Dummies?

2009-04-03T18:31:00.000-07:00

Basic needs: a knitting pattern; knitting needles; a ball of yarn. Skill level: Easy but requires lots of practice and patience. Knitting Pattern: It is like God’s instruction plan for you. All you need to do is to obey and follow each and every single detail to achieve a perfect piece. Knitting Needles: They are used to help you to build your piece up, you can’t work without them. Just like