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Real Adventure

Real adventure is defined best as a journey from which you may not come back alive, and certainly not as the same person – Yvon Chouinard, Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman I think traveling, law school, my field of work and trusting in God are my real adventure. -GY

What do they see when they look at me?

“Here is the path to the higher life: down, lower down! Just as water seeks and always fills the lowest place, so the moment God finds men abased and empty, His glory and power flow to exalt and to bless.” Andrew Murray By: Gabriela Yareliz Hello friends, seekers, those who stumble upon my blog forContinue reading “What do they see when they look at me?”

This Week’s Picks: October 20, 2013/ Women’s Issues

By: Gabriela Yareliz Aloha! Man, it’s crispy outside! Today, I am staying in to hibernate. Okay, it’s not that cold, but still–why leave the house if you don’t have to? Yesterday, I was rocking the tights. Yes. We are there. I HATE TIGHTS. I miss Florida so much. If this were Florida, we would allContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: October 20, 2013/ Women’s Issues”

Talk of faith

By: Gabriela Yareliz Excerpt from Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, by Ellen G. White. “Brethren, God is dishonored by your long, faithless prayers. Look away from the unworthiness of self, and exalt Jesus. Talk of faith, of light, and of heaven, and you will have faith, light, and love, and peace and joy inContinue reading “Talk of faith”

How do you measure a year?

By: Gabriela Yareliz What strangeness, the concept of time. I think it’s the ultimate science. Who can decipher time? Time is interesting. It can serve as a warm blanket that makes us feel safe, healed, comforted; or it can leave us like a broken bottle that’s been shattered in an alley that no one willContinue reading “How do you measure a year?”

Light up the sky

By: Gabriela Yareliz Going back in the day today, so some inspiring collegiate day numbers. Songs that remind you that you are never alone: 1) Light up the sky- The Afters When I’m feeling all alone With so far to go The signs are no where on this road Guiding me home When the nightContinue reading “Light up the sky”

How I Found Bmore Charm

By: Gabriela Yareliz The first time I went to Baltimore, I saw the harbor area. It’s a beautiful area with little boats and bright lights. Very reminiscent of La Rochelle, France, except it misses the old-time charm La Rochelle undoubtedly has. I stood under an umbrella with my host who was attempting a Skype sessionContinue reading “How I Found Bmore Charm”