the deepness

Here's an interesting fact about me; you know that I'm bored and not focused during class lecture when I whip out my bible and/or Christian book that I'm currently reading.
I must confess- it happened today.
My professor for one of my Public Health classes said that the scheduled guest speaker went M.I.A so he just started talking about the wonderful world of being a dentist...but I ended up reading about Paul's message to the church in Corinth.
Interesting how I needed to study abroad to figure out that I'm not passionate about the corporate business world- I'm finding the same kinda happening with my minor in Health Science...
Focusing on the present in order to see the future. Seek HIM and gain Peace.




PROS-
- passing out for 3hrs
- revisiting the Asian part of SD and realizing just how much I dig it
-finding out that (according to Chops) the 3 things that come out of Colombia are: coffee, cocaine, and Christian Dink Cuellar. Word Up.
- just cruising and playing taxi for a sister in need
- my lil'bros
- Power of Prayer


I am sending you strength
No matter where you are nothing changes
~connected

...we are connected...we are connected indeed

T

Are you bound by the coffee bean? Do you feel that there is nothing else that can suffice the effect of this notorious bean? Fear not, for there is a better way- I encourage you to cross over into the simple and exciting world of tea.
It's ironic how I was re-introduced to tea when I was served some legit loose green tea after a rough metalcore concert experience over spring break- Thanks Luganda. Drinking tea again took me back to my days when I sipped on Yerba Mate on a daily basis while in Argentina.
Since immersing myself into the world of tea , I've experienced Berry Patch, Green Cherry Tea, and GunPowder Green Tea (fyi-it ain't called gunpowder for nothin') As is portrayed below- there are so many more flavors, blends, and types that I'm determined to conquer the tea spectrum...one sip at a time.
I'm not hating on coffee- that's like hating on my people- But you'll feel free with tea.


PROS-
-discovering legit coffee houses
-transforming early birds into night owls
-getting away for a bit

talk

waiting and praying...where's the path leading? I hope to find out soon.
My brother, my sister- I am praying for you.
Gain strength and wisdom from my scars. No regrets.
Seek the Truth and be not distracted.

PROS-
- my headbro
- sharing wisdom and knowledge with others
- doing it right

cooooookie!

I love how different each semester has been for me since I've been here. Seriously- I've gone from being a horrible (an understatement) pledge who saw school as #1 before anything else- including pledging, to a health nut/gym rat on creatine (as well as other stuff), to a backpacking undercover gringo in deep South America, and now as a follower of Christ that strives to passionately seek out and walk the Truth above all else...its a struggle but there's no other way.
Though I do not have the same strength that I once had, I now have strength that will never fade away- no exercise needed- think about that the next time you find yourself in the gym.

PROS- top 10
-visiting my good ol' ghetto brown indian friend that provides awesome Mexican cuisine and who appears to be missing an arm; weird
-enjoying the company of my few fellow ghetto brothers and sisters- you know who you are!
-being a night owl and being a sleep outlaw
-reliving my childhood years of playing soccer and realizing how my dad's sideline vocal Spanish 'coaching' is now a part of me
-house food
-lunch with Epsilon alumni with a large side of wisdom
-the Power of Prayer
-appreciating sans-CGI movie classics
-being sought out for random outings
-upper elementary kids at the noon service guessing just exactly how old I am

pho love

Among the many activities and leisures that I have had the opportunity to take advantage of throughout this semester of being back in the country this semester*, my love and appreciation for ghetto legitimate Asian food places have impacted me and helped me be able to connect and share with people that I love and care about.
Pho noodle restaurants have a special place in my heart. It all started early this semester with having my first visit to one with an old friend and sharing our experiences in traveling through South America in Fall 2007. After that first visit and exposure to Pho and the legitimate Asian environment of the restaurant- every time I go, I make sure to not go alone and to share that experience with someone who is courageous and daring enough to come with to try something different.
I'm going later today with my bro Rooph- an alumni from Epsilon and full of wisdom.

^^^Pho- it all about love, sharing, and the best Asian noodle soup that I have tried...yet.
get into it!

PROS
-getting 'unofficially' hired on as a counselor for a summer day camp with my head bro Shonen.
-hermanito time
-allowing the Spirit to speak through me


as always- much love and respect to you. fyi- Bloggers are Hardcore.

~LATERS


*check out my first blog- www.dinkcuellar.blogspot.com for more about my abroad semester in Chile.

Cristo Rey

Anxiousness, worry, fear, stress, desperation- all are extinguished by the power of the only true King. I'm constantly reminded that I can't do this alone...

walking alongside the heavenly king- this AIN'T EASY; no one said it was.

Christianity-> it's all about doing what you don't want to do- word up, pastor Miles.

When I'm so past E on my tank that I'm on F- so tired that I would not have the strength to get up if I fell down- my heavenly King swoops me off my feet and carries me; and just like a kid in the back seat of a car on a long drive home- I find rest.



PROS-
-serving, yet wanting to do more
-fitting in Dinko time into spring break
-FACEDOWN records and marking down future show dates
-being carried by the King
-YOU

Peace...peace....peace. Let Him rule as King over ALL.

Up In Smoke

I've broken free
My trust and hope is in the Lord- right where they belong for me.
Thank God for not making it messy.
...Let's do things right this time, shall we?

Well on a different note.
I love how God teaches us new things even when we do not know it. You could be doing your thing, nothing special in particular, but He always seems to put in His two cents that make you stop dead in your tracks. Follow His tracks, not your own.

Spring Break 2008 brief overview:
-late night random outings with my rad sisters
-trip up to UCSB Zeta chapter and uncovering the mystery of my brother LINK
-LA Galaxy trip and seeing Beckham and Donovan score goals.
-Avett Brothers Concert with Banjo and practicing for 'Captured'
-floor stomping, banging, and bleeding at a hardcore metal concert with Nasa, Luganda, Venda, and Alexa

LIFE-> Here are some wise words from the singer of the band, Endure the Fall- 'it is what it is. You make it what you want to make it.'

Thank YOU for your love and attention. It's good to see that some people care. I respect you and am praying for you.

You're a blessing in my life.

Be Hardcore or Die!...God Bless you.

bReAk stuff

not only is this relating to spring break but also to the lovely song by LimpBizkit.
Randomness has constituted my break so far- it's a good thing.
I've been around new and familiar faces that I haven't seen very much of lately... Weird though when you can't help but hope for something in the future that is near and dear to heart and yet they just seem to tear that hope to a pile of pieces.
Is this hope part of a bigger picture that is being slowly developed? I want to know- let me know!
I don't want to be solo keeping this candle lit.
Should it be of me- then burn it away to nothingness so I can break away.
But if it's from the higher and almighty power- then may His will be done His way.

Peace be with you
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PROS-
-Banjo love
-Rock Band
-Finally getting my blue ministry shirt