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A Christmas Serenade

Wanted to Serenade my peers and family!  I will post more closer to Christmas :) I was practicing all day but my voice was really tired by this point, so it's not as good as a "fresh" version.  Enjoy!

PS: It's a cappella.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope that everyone is excited about Thanksgiving.  It's a great time of the year when we celebrate the harvest and the year.  We remember the first thanksgiving when the Pilgrims and Native Americans came together and had a feast of their own.  We are all thankful.  Thankful to our friends and family whom without their support we never would have made it this far.  Thankful to our parents for giving us a chance at life.  Thankful to our educators, law enforcers, veterans and current soldiers.  Most of all we are thankful to God for his unending grace, mercy, and love for us.  

I know it's been a rough year for everyone.  No one has a perfect life.  There are no shortcuts in life.  There are detours.  Be thankful you have what you do.  Life is what you make of it.  How you choose to live and your outlook.  When things are down you have to look at the positive.  Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can start building up again.  Remember that there is always a way to start over again.  You only have to have the will to do it.  It won't be easy but you'll look back and see how you learned a lot from your experiences.

I am thankful for my Husband and his and my family and all our friends.  I am thankful for my professors and doctors who continue to help me through my health problems.  Thankful that my cancer might go away once the procedure is done.  Thankful to all who've helped me in more ways than I can count.  Most of all I thank God for all He has done for me and the blessings He's bestowed on me this year.  I pray he will continue to show his love for all.

Now go enjoy your time with family!  Eat lots of turkey, cranberries, stuffing, and mashed potatoes and anything else at Thanksgiving!  

A great hymn to look for:

"FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH"

Lyrics: Folliot S. Pierpoint

Music: Conrad Kocher

1.      For the beauty of the earth, 
 for the glory of the skies, 
 for the love which from our birth 
 over and around us lies; 
 Lord of all, to thee we raise 
 this our hymn of grateful praise.

2. For the beauty of each hour 
 of the day and of the night, 
 hill and vale, and tree and flower, 
 sun and moon, and stars of light; 
 Lord of all, to thee we raise 
 this our hymn of grateful praise.

3. For the joy of ear and eye, 
 for the heart and mind's delight, 
 for the mystic harmony, 
 linking sense to sound and sight; 
 Lord of all, to thee we raise 
 this our hymn of grateful praise.

4. For the joy of human love, 
 brother, sister, parent, child, 
 friends on earth and friends above, 
 for all gentle thoughts and mild; 
 Lord of all, to thee we raise 
 this our hymn of grateful praise.

5. For thy church, that evermore 
 lifteth holy hands above, 
 offering up on every shore 
 her pure sacrifice of love; 
 Lord of all, to thee we raise 
 this our hymn of grateful praise.

6. For thyself, best Gift Divine, 
 to the world so freely given, 
 for that great, great love of thine, 
 peace on earth, and joy in heaven:  
 Lord of all, to thee we raise 
 this our hymn of grateful praise.

Knowing Things Are Right.

Even though my hubby Mikey is only at work for 8.5 hours every day it feels like a whole month to me. I look forward to that "welcome home" hug and kiss every day! I start counting down the minutes till he gets home when he clocks out every day at 10:30 pm. ♥   He has said it's the same for him.  Looking forward to each other's company is important.  When you stop looking forward to seeing your loved one after a long day at work or classes, then something is wrong.  It's time to stop and look at your relationship and have a talk.

The Heart of Christmas and Dax Locke

A movie based on the true story of Dax Locke was released a short time ago.  It's called "The Heart of Christmas."  I highly suggest picking up a copy.  It's worth every penny.  Movie info: 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2094146/

"On Sunday, December 4, GMC (Gospel Music Channel) will present The Heart of Christmas, a new GMC World Premiere Movie starring Candace Cameron Bure (Make It or Break It, Full House), Jeanne Neilson (Faith Like Potatoes), Eric Beck, Anita Renfroe, Grammy® nominated artist Matthew West, Burgess Jenkins (Remember the Titans, The Reaping), Kelsey Marie Kingsbury, Karl T. Wright, Sophia Sinise, Erin Bethea (Fireproof), with Dendrie Taylor (The Fighter, Sons of Anarchy, True Blood) and George Newbern (Father of the Bride, Justice League).

The Heart of Christmas is based on a true story that made national headlines when a community in Washington, Illinois, decorated their houses for Christmas several weeks early in honor of a little boy battling a rare form of leukemia. The movie unfolds as the Locke family’s grief is eased by the love and support of their community and the life-changing legacy their son Dax Locke left behind, which reminds us all to cherish every moment.

The Heart of Christmas was also inspired by Christian music artist Matthew West’s viral holiday hit music video, “One Last Christmas,” released last year. West, who has penned tunes for Billy Ray Cyrus, Rascal Flatts and Natalie Grant, among others, heard about the two-year old from Illinois and his struggle with leukemia that sparked a worldwide outpouring of support for his family and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where Dax was treated at no cost to the family.

On the heels of releasing his hit single, West raised over $205,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This October, West released his first Christmas album, also titled “The Heart of Christmas.” Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Mandisa contributed to the album. Songs from the album, which is a mix of original music and holiday classics, will be featured throughout the GMC World Premiere Movie. The album’s title track will be released to radio along with a music video. West will also embark on a Christmas tour with Mandisa in December." ~ excerpt from the Article Matthew West and The Heart of Christmas.  http://christianmusicmakers.com/2011/11/14/matthew-west-and-the-heart-of-christmas/ 

Please donate to St. Jude's Children Hospital. I know Kay Jewelers sells plush animals every year around now till Christmas.  Last year it was St. Jude's "Taylor" Plush.  I bought their plush animal every year.  It's my tradition.   Here is a picture of Taylor from Last year:

Life is all around us.  Never waste another day.  Live like there's no tomorrow.  Have faith in God.  Never miss the chance to tell someone you love them. 

My Top 5 Korean Dramas on Hulu!!!

So.... I've been watching a lot of Korean dramas lately.  I would like to take a moment to mention my top 5.  1st place (obviously) is the best rank.  These are all very inspiring and make you feel good inside.  I will admit some of the "villains" make you wanna cringe at times, but it gives you a look at the human dark side.


In 5th place: My Princess

Lee-Sul (Kim Tae-Hee) is a woman who enters college later than other girls. Like her peers, they dream of one day becoming a princess, but for Lee-Sul she actually becomes a real life princess ...

Hae-Young (Song Seung-Heon) is a 31-year-old diplomat. He is the sole successor of the Daehan Jonghap Group (the largest conglomerate in Korea). Hae-Young is also handsome and graduated from an Ivy League school. Agreeing to his grandfather`s creed, Park Hae-Young decides to give up his rights to the company and all of his assets. This is all for a young woman named Lee-Sul.

Lee-Sul is a 25-year-old college student, majoring in Art History. She doesn't think about the secrets surrounding her birth or her stepsister who teased her behind her back. Lee-Sul keeps a shabby appearance and works several part time jobs on top of her college career. She also has a crush on her professor Nam Jung-Woo (Ryu Su-Yeong). One day, Lee-Sul becomes a princess overnight. In order to make her a princess, the President of the Daehan Jonghap Group offers all of his assets. 50,000,000 people stamp their approvals for her and royal families from all over the world sends congratulatory telegrams. Lee-Sul accepts the role of Princess, but she is now locked up in her palace and forced to study from dawn to late at night. Even worse, Park Hae-Young is her only instructor and he is snooty.

Yoon-Joo (Park Ye-Jin) is a 30-year-old woman, who works as the director of Hae-Young Museum. Her father is the secretary for the President of the Daehan Jong Group. Yoon-Joo hopes to marry Park Hae-Young one day to gain control over the company. Her plans come to a halt when the Princess suddenly appears. For the Princess, the President of the Daehan Jonghap Group returns all of his property to the community. Even Hae-Youngs begins to have favorable feelings for Lee-Sul. Yoon-Joo can't forgive Lee-Sul for what she has caused. Yoon-Jo then makes a plan and if it succeeds Korea will lose their imperial family.

Jung-Woo (Ryu Su-Yeong) is a professor, archeologist and holds a PH.D in the Arts. He is also popular among the female students. Jung-Woo grew up in a poor family. Even now with his high status, his financial situation isn't so good. Because of this, Jung-Woo hasn't proposed to his girlfriend Yoon-Joo. One day, something strange happens. Jung-Woo's student Lee-Sul (who always submits papers late, but works hard at excavation sites) turns out to be a princess. Lee-Sul then asks Jung-Woo to become an advisor for the "Redemption Committee of Imperial Family Cultural Assets".

http://asianwiki.com/My_Princess

In 4th Place: Becoming a Billionare

"Becoming a Billionaire" introduces ways to become rich and through the process contains about 80 big and small secrets to success...

Oh Tae-Bong (played by Ji Hyun-Wu) lives in a small room on the roof and studies by himself to become the successor of a chaebol (business conglomerate). He believes that he is the heir to a chaebol and his rich father hid him away in his small room. Tae-Bong turned down an offer to work at a big company, while he got a job as a houseman in a hotel.

Lee Sin-Me (played by Lee Bo-Young) is a real successor to a chaebol, but still uses sample cosmetics and drinks cheap coffee from vending machines. She is driven to receive recognition from her father, who thinks woman should stay at home. She then meets Tae-Bong.

Meanwhile, Bu Tae-Hee (played by Lee Si-Young) has the perfect body and face and is a successor to a chaebol family. Chu Woon-Seok (Nam Gung-Min]) is the perfect prince of the high class.

http://asianwiki.com/Becoming_a_Billionaire

In 3rd Place: Boys Before Flowers

Boys Over Flowers is one of the biggest Korean drama hits of our time, sweeping ratings and awards across Asia in 2009 and 2010. This Korean take on the popular Japanese manga of the same name, tackles complex issues involving outcasts, socio-economic disparity, family, love, and friendship. Jan Di is an average girl whose family owns a dry cleaning store located near the luxurious and well known Shin Hwa High School. After saving a boy from jumping off the roof of Shin Hwa High School, Jan Di is admitted into the school on a swimming scholarship. At school, Jan Di tries to avoid confrontation with the four richest and most spoiled boys known as the F4, because she knows what happens to those that stand against them. However, when Jan Di's friend, Oh Min Ji, accidentally gets ice cream on the leader of the F4's shoes, she's forced to declare war on the leader of the F4, Goo Joon Pyo. What will happen though, when she falls in love with someone from the F4 and Goo Joon Pyo starts feeling something for her too? Will the love triangle disrupt F4 and change their lives forever? Get ready for addictive drama, romance and comedy at it best.

http://asianwiki.com/Boys_Over_Flowers_(2009-South_Korea-KBS2)

In 2nd Place: My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox

Cha Tae-Woong (Lee Seung-Ki) is a spoiled young man with no interest in staying in college. Instead, Cha Tae-Woong wants to become an action actor. His wealthy grandfather Cha Poong (Byeon Hie-Bong) though wants Tae-Woong to take his studies seriously & change his major from acting. When Cha Poong learns that Tae-Woong spent his next semester's tuition fees on an expensive motorcycle, he calls the police and reports the motorcycle as stolen. Cha Poong then picks up Tae-Woong up from the police station and attempts to drive him to a remote boarding school in hopes that he would change his major. At a rests area along the way, Tae-Woong is able to slip away from his grandfather and hide in the back of a delivery truck. The delivery truck then drives off.

Eventually Tae-Woong gets out of the delivery truck, but finds himself in the middle of nowhere on a late rainy evening. He then gets a ride from a buddhist monk, who also gives him shelter at a Buddhist Temple.

Late in the evening at the Buddhist Temple, Tae-Woong wonders off hoping to catch a signal for his cellphone. Suddenly he hears a woman's voice from a woman his cellphone. The woman instructs Tae-Woong to enter the temple and draw nine tails onto a painting of a fox. Once Tae-Woong draws the nine tails on the fox, he unknowingly frees the legendary nine tailed fox known as "Gumiho" (Shin Min-A). Tae-Woong fears for his life, but Gumiho just wants to be loved (and eat lots of beef!).

http://asianwiki.com/My_Girlfriend_is_a_Nine-Tailed_Fox

and in 1st place: Vampire Prosecutor & Vampire Prosecutor 2!!!!

Season 1: Prosecutor Min Tae-Yeon (Yeon Jeong-Hun) is bitten by somebody he doesn't and becomes a vampire. Tae-Yeon rejects the life of a vampire and he survives by drinking the blood of dead people and still lives as a righteous prosecutor .

Tae-Yeon also uses his new found abilities as a vampire to prosecute powerful persons normally thought above the law. A mysterious case then occurs and the evidence points to a vampire as the perpetrator. Tae-Yeon now knows that he is not the only vampire. He also ponders why he became a vampire and what truths may lie behind their motives.

http://asianwiki.com/Vampire_Prosecutor_(Korean_Drama)

Season 2: The highly anticipated sequel to Vampire Prosecutor, Yun Jung Hoon reprises his role as Min Tae Yeon, the long arm (or fang) of the law. It’s been seven years since the young prosecutor was rendered into a creature of the night, but Tae Yeon—undead as ever—is fresh and lively as a prodigious prosecutor. His secret? A supernatural ability to sense the last memories of victims—by tasting their blood. Together with Detective Hwang Soon Bum (Lee Won Jong) and Prosecutor Yoo Jung In (Lee Young Ah), he heads the unit of unsolvable murder investigations and butts heads with the new chief prosecutor Joo Hyun Ah, who might become more foe than friend. But that’s the least of his problems, especially since he’s still got an ongoing, personal case of his own: who turned him all those years ago, and what happened to his now-vampiric sister?

http://asianwiki.com/Vampire_Prosecutor_2

I sincerely hope you all will give them a try! 감사합니다 (gamsahabnida) which means "thank you".

A little prayer please

Things have been a little hectic lately but I know they'll be okay.  We've been hit with some medical expenses and a few bills.  Hopefully the couple I did their wedding/reception planning for will pay me soon.  That money will help pay for my chemotherapy.  Please pray the couple will pay soon.  Sorry it's so short.  I haven't been feeling well lately.