MySpace memories...

Strolling through my Myspace.. and I wondered.. delete? or don't delete?  The only reason I hesitate to not delete is because it has my old high school memories and pictures... Oh well. It's deleted. I got to save the pictures. Anyways... here are some pictures I stumbled on.

Gifts!

Ultimately, your strengths (your God given talents) are what will distinguish your work and ultimately your success. It is your job to ensure that your ventures move in the direction of your strengths.

What are your gifts?

I took a test and these are my top 3 gifts:

MIRACLES: 1 Cor. 12:10,28 - to be enabled by God to perform mighty deeds which witnesses acknowledge to be of supernatural origin and means.

SERVICE: Rom. 12:7 - to identify undone tasks in God's work, however menial, and use available resources to get the job done (Greek Word: diakonia - deacon, attendant 'diako'=to run errands).

LEADERSHIP: Rom. 12:8 - to stand before the people in such a way as to attend to the direction of the body with such care and diligence so as to motivate others to get involved in the accomplishment of these goals

Survived Judgement day and Banquet!

So glad that the rapture didn't come. Apparently a pastor predicted the date and time of Jesus' second coming.. It was the same day as banquet.. but guess what? I think banquet would have killed me more than the predicted "judgement day."

2 verses that got me through that day:

Matthew 24, which basically says.. no one knows the day that is to come.. Not even angels or Jesus himself. Only the Heavenly Father knows. 

Philippians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me..

Pictures to show. yay!

Deep..

Not that I'm promoting smoking, which I'm not.. but this is pretty deep.

Burn from 9GAG

Brother's Appreciation!

A picture is worth a thousand words... Actually.. not this picture. It is a strange one that needs some explanation. Our sister small group and my small group decided to throw a brother's appreciation thing. As you can tell... we dressed up as Harry Potter characters. It was fun putting everything together. 

Some dementors crashed our party. haha!

All grown up

My family minus my dad. He was bringing home the bacon that day. i <3 my family. 

Tommies

I miss my mommy already! At church, the kids were forced to say why they love their mommies. Here are some of the replies.. I love my mom because:

- She's my mom.

- She cooks good food.

- She's sweeter than ice cream.

- She buys me toys.

- She takes care of me.

- (My favorite) She "beli" me candy.... Beli means 'buy' in Indonesian. haha!

I went to church today to find that wearing Toms is like the new black. 

Top 10 Myths about Introverts

I stole this from my sister's blog. Reminds me of me, an Introvert.

Myth #1 – Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in, and they won’t shut up for days.

Myth #2 – Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

Myth #3 – Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit in, which they find exhausting.

Myth #4 – Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

Myth #5 – Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are involved in public activities. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home, recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely crucial for Introverts.

Myth #6 – Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

Myth #7 – Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of living. They think for themselves and because of that, they often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions based on what is popular or trendy.

Myth #8 – Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more stimulating and rewarding to them.

Myth #9 – Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Myth #10 – Introverts can fix themselves and become Extroverts.
Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for their natural temperament and contributions to the human race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

Meyers Brig test

I took the MBTI test and results show that I'm INFJ. 100% introverted, 25% intuitive, 25% feeling, 22% judging.
Here is what Joe Butt has to say about INFJ:

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Beneath the quiet exterior, INFJs hold deep convictions about the weightier matters of life. Those who are activists -- INFJs gravitate toward such a role -- are there for the cause, not for personal glory or political power.

INFJs are champions of the oppressed and downtrodden. They often are found in the wake of an emergency, rescuing those who are in acute distress. INFJs may fantasize about getting revenge on those who victimize the defenseless. The concept of 'poetic justice' is appealing to the INFJ.

"There's something rotten in Denmark." Accurately suspicious about others' motives, INFJs are not easily led. These are the people that you can rarely fool any of the time. Though affable and sympathetic to most, INFJs are selective about their friends. Such a friendship is a symbiotic bond that transcends mere words.

INFJs have a knack for fluency in language and facility in communication. In addition, nonverbal sensitivity enables the INFJ to know and be known by others intimately.

Writing, counseling, public service and even politics are areas where INFJs frequently find their niche.

Introverted iNtuition

Introverted intuitives, INFJs enjoy a greater clarity of perception of inner, unconscious processes than all but their INTJ cousins. Just as SP types commune with the object and "live in the here and now" of the physical world, INFJs readily grasp the hidden psychological stimuli behind the more observable dynamics of behavior and affect. Their amazing ability to deduce the inner workings of the mind, will and emotions of others gives INFJs their reputation as prophets and seers. Unlike the confining, routinizing nature of introverted sensing, introverted intuition frees this type to act insightfully and spontaneously as unique solutions arise on an event by event basis.