By: Gabriela Yareliz It’s a tradition, I guess, that frustrated and relieved law graduates take a trip after graduation and after taking the bar exam. Many go; whether broke, well off, employed, unemployed– August is jet-set time. I got lucky that I got a special gift from above (after all, the Bible says all goodContinue reading “Bar Trip”
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Like the Leper
By: Gabriela Yareliz I was reading the account of the ten lepers who called out to Jesus for healing in Luke 17:11-19. Instead of healing them, there, right on the spot (as we would expect), Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priest (who was the person who deemed people clean or uncleanContinue reading “Like the Leper”
Reflections Before Bedtime #35
By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes, when we are making an important decision, we sit and weigh our options. I do this a lot. In the light of the current decision I must make, Moses came to mind. Hebrews 11:23-29English Standard Version (ESV) 23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents,Continue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #35”
How the Sequel Began: Part II
By: Gabriela Yareliz I was standing on the street waiting. I was waiting for the real estate agents who were supposed to meet me at that particular apartment. It was the day right after the traumatic two-day bar exam marathon. As I waited on the hot, sunny sidewalk, I observed the rundown but bursting atContinue reading “How the Sequel Began: Part II”
Dark Tunnels
By: Gabriela Yareliz I was sitting on the train, looking out at the dark, graffiti-filled tunnels it goes through. The dark tunnels reminded me of how, oftentimes, in life, when we want to go somewhere, we end up having to travel dark, dark tunnels. Strangely, even in the darkness, there is art and all kindsContinue reading “Dark Tunnels”
Sunday Girl: August 9, 2015
By: Gabriela Yareliz The neighbors have a tent in their backyard. I hope they aren’t those people who put the tent on Airbnb and charge people $200 a night for “urban camping.” (This does exist. I do not lie). Because I just moved in to my place, I am doing my own urban camping ofContinue reading “Sunday Girl: August 9, 2015”
How the Sequel Began: Part I
By: Gabriela Yareliz I was lost. And there was no worse time to be lost. I was clutching my Ziploc bag filled with pencils and a pencil sharpener. I had no phone and no watch. I had no phone or watch because I was on my way to take an exam that banned phones orContinue reading “How the Sequel Began: Part I”
Friday Glee: August 7, 2015
By: Gabriela Yareliz I don’t know about you guys, but I am so exhausted and so blessed. What a week. The temperatures have dropped a bit. Autumn is reminding us that it is coming soon. I am currently reading through Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. An excellent read for those interested in philosophy, logic andContinue reading “Friday Glee: August 7, 2015”
Reflections Before Bedtime #34
Compiled by: Gabriela Yareliz “I will thank You forever, because You have done it. I will wait for Your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly.[…] I will give thanks to Your name, O Lord, for it is good. For He has delivered me from every time of trouble…” Remix ofContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #34”
Tuesday Badinage: August 4, 2015
By: Gabriela Yareliz I hope your week is off to an amazing start. I also hope that this will serve as some inspiration and food for thought. Quotes curated for an interesting week. “She’s a keeper, too bad you didn’t keep her.” “Will you love me in December as you do in May?” Jack KerouacContinue reading “Tuesday Badinage: August 4, 2015”
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