The Avengers and Shawarma, of course!

Hi all,

I recently watched The Avengers with some friends. We actually watched the end credits and they had a scene with all the exhausted super heroes eating shawarma in a local NYC restaurant. I have never tried it so I looked it up and found an article about it. I'm going to try and find a place that sells it! Mmmm can't wait :D


Shawarma :)

Yo se que vive mi redento, la vida en mi proclama

That's me!

Yes, I know my redeemer lives! I actually had the chance to see Nicole Mullen at a worship conference inside the Waldorf Astoria hotel earlier this month. She performed this song along with some of her other well known songs. I was so excited to see her!!..kinda wish I could have gotten a picture with her before she left.




 So, this little girl has been nineteen for a little over a month now WOAH! haha but seriously this is my last year as a teenager.




Also, there is a blog that I have been reading over for my possible trip to Peru here. It's a summer mission trip to Peru and their goal is to build strong Christ-centered relationships with the kids. I'm not sure if I will get the chance to go to the country but either way it's a great experience to get out in the world with a purpose. I'll keep everyone posted as to the outcome. My other plan is to participate in an International Ventures trip with my college. There are currently four trips available to East Africa, Turkey, Israel, and China.

19 years young!

I crossed another item off my to-do list last week, when I visited Levain Bakery on 72nd and Amsterdam. Their cookies are delicious, gooey and huge! Hmm I won't be having one of those for a long time but I at least I had the chance to try one.

Adios Manhattan y hola Brooklyn!

Hi all,

I have just moved back to NYC and I am now a Brooklynite! I am loving my new apartment in Brooklyn Heights. The quiet atmosphere is quite lovely. I am beginning to discover a few study spots on the plaza and on the promenade. I am always seeing parents with their kids and people who ACTUALLY live here as opposed to the tourists in Midtown. It is definitely going to be an adventure living in such a radically different environment.

Since moving back to the city, I have tried to participate in some new activities. This year a made a list of all the places I want to explore. So far, I have checked off the Staten Island ferry, Brooklyn Bridge park, and kayaking on the East River. I even went to an opera at the Metropolitan Opera House. The opera was fantastic! I never realized how beautiful vocals can be when they are not sung in English. I believe they were singing in Italian. (And yes, we had subtitles!) I cannot even imagine how long it took them to learn all the lyrics because they basically sang the entire show. I am so excited to participate in culture enriching activities. I may even go to the "Anna Bolena" opera tonight!

My other new goal is to visit as many new churches as possible. Even though I enjoy going to World Changer Church-NY, I feel that trying something new would be great and I might just find something that I enjoy. I will always webcast my home church back in Texas because it is essentially the bread and butter that I need from a church community. I know eventually I will join a connect group with one of the local churches in the city. I will keep everyone updated.

~Gracias!~

BTW
Check out: http://www.hellobrooklyn.com
The site showcases events going on here in Brooklyn!

 Psalm 37:4

Organix Shampoo Review

Hi all,

Last week, I found an amazing deal on the Organix Shampoo and Conditioner so I thought I would give them a try. I read some online reviews and I thought past customers seemed genuinely pleased with the product. The main reason I wanted to try their shampoo was because I read a review that explained how the shampoo had a great scent! :D

So, today I used the combo for the first time. My first thought was what a great scent/ lather combination...then I realized if it's organic and sulfate free why does it lather so well?? That was just one of my thoughts since they claim "organic" ingredients in their products. ( I have been using an organic shampoo lately so I know the difference) Anyways, I then conditioned my hair for about 30-45 minutes, which is ideal for African-American, coarse hair. Afterwards, I just basked in the teatree mint aroma!!!

Since this is just the first day, I will write an update on this review.

Mmmm...Sweet Potato Fries

Hi everyone :)


So, today I decided to make sweet potato fries a recipe by a you tuber named, Brittany Null. The video is posted above. I also looked over Paula Deen's recipe for Sweet potato fries here!


I have actually tried the recipe twice so far and I am still getting used to the texture of these fries. I kept them in the oven to obtain a crisp Mcdonald's fry taste, but I did not get that. Instead, I was surprised to find fries with a texture closer to homestyle mashed potatoes with a slightly, crispy outer layer. Overall, I just wanted to try a "healthy" recipe


 I'll probably post a picture from my first attempt...

My heart is Yours, Jesus Culture

Update: Check out these two! Wow :)




You won't relent until You, have it allMy heart is Yours
So..
I'll set You as a seal upon my heartAs a seal upon my armFor there is love that is as strong as deathJealousy demanding as the graveAnd many waters cannot quench this love
Come be the fire inside of meCome be the flame upon my heartCome be the fire inside of meUntil You and I are One

Psalm 30

Hi all,





Today, I am sitting at home listening to one of my favorite artists, Jamie Grace. She is such an inspiration to me with her musical talent and her obedience to God's will in her life. She recently graduated from college and is about to go on tour with her album! I wish she would travel to NYC one day to perform so that I could hear her live concert. HMM...maybe one day she will be able to do so. Anyways, check her out below!





While watching one of her videos, I saw her comment that her favorite verse was Psalm 30:5. So, I looked it up and loved what I read: for his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night but rejoicing comes in the morning!!!

That's totally true and it seems like weeping always occurs at night for some reason. BUT GOD  he comes and changes all situations for our good, and for that I am thankful to have a heavenly father :D
Also, verse 11-12 are very significant. It reads: You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothe me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and and not be silent. O YHWH my God I will give you thanks forever!

Here's a summer update. I have entered a contest to win a seatbelt bag. If you have a Facebook, please help me by liking this picture! I can use each and every 'like' Thanks!