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Without looking at the age on my profile...

desertroses21 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:45:00 +0100

can you guess how old I am?

A quick question..

desertroses21 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:42:00 +0100

How do you make a person you love feel better about himself if he hates his body?

My ex boyfriend has Cerebral Palsy and therefore gets depressed frequently. He broke up with me because he isn't comfortable in his own body. We're still good friends and I still love him. In fact, If I hadn't been there for him when we were dating, I doubt we'd be friends now. He has told me that he has thoughts of suicide and I'm worried about him. I know he still cares about me. What can I do to help him feel better about himself?

I'm back

desertroses21 — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:11:00 +0100

I know it's been so long since I've been here. So much has happened.
My ex and I have been on and off in our relationship since June of '07. Now we're off for good but we're still good friends and we talk to each other every day.

This past weekend I got my hair cut. It looks so cute. I'll have to take pictures and update my profile pic.

My sister has been mentally sick. She's been hearing voices lately and the voices started sometime last year. She never heard those voices before. Living with her was hard because her mood would be up and down. One minute she would be happy, the next she'd be crying. But now she's in this place where she's getting help. They changed her medication because the meds she was on weren't working. She'll be back home in a few days. I visited her a few times and she seemed like she was doing better. She looked much happier. So I'm glad that she's getting help.

Let's make life rock!

My book review for "The Emotional Struggle"

desertroses21 — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:26:00 +0000

Brandon asked me to write a review for his book so here it is. This was written to express my thoughts and feelings and I hope you all enjoy it.

The Emotional Struggle is a book that has touched my heart. The Author, Brandon Ryan, has taught me so much, but what's more is that he has given me hope. Just by reading his book I noticed that he has more compassion than I've ever seen in anyone.

His book proves true to the statement "You can't really know someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes." I know that I can't even Imagine what it's like to have Cerebral Palsy, but that book was so easy to understand that it was almost as if I was in his place.

There's no doubt in my mind that he will accomplish everything that he wants to accomplish. He really encourages me every day. He's one of the most honest-hearted individuals I know. He has feelings like everyone else and he deserves to be treated as respectfully as you would treat a person who doesn't have cerebral palsy, or any other disability.

There are a lot of lessons that people need to learn as they grow. I know Brandon isn't perfect by any means, but I think that just by writing that book, he taught so many lessons for each individual that reads it. I also know that every person is different, no two people are the same, so each lesson learned will be different for each person.

Everything he writes is pure poetry to me. We need more people like him in this world who take the time to give of themselves freely, not just because they get paid to do it or because they want to impress someone. If you just help someone because you want to impress someone else, then your motives aren't real and pure and right. You have to be moved and motivated to help people.

I wish I could write with as much passion and feeling as he does. it's hard to write like that, I know because I've tried. In any case, Brandon is one of the best authors I know. He's also my favorite. If you read his book, I hope it will help you to realize your sense of self-worth, your true potential and your true calling.

Offer hope to the poor

desertroses21 — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:59:00 +0000

In countries all over the world, millions are inflicted with bad conditions that they have no power over and they can't do anything about these conditions. Jesus took a major interest in the poor. His major focus was on declaring the good news and teaching the truth. As long as the poor relied on Jesus, they would know the truth and be happier. As long as you have the truth, all other things will come into place. Matthew 6:33 says: "But You seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you." So if you seek FIRST God's kingdom, all the things you NEED will be supplied for you. Some people who don't know any better actually view the poor as "Low lifes," however, Jesus was kind and loving towards all people. Proverbs 14:31 says: "He that oppresses the poor reproaches his maker, but he that honors him has mercy on the poor." It's wonderful to see how the truth helps people in their lives. You get to see the changes they go through to make their lives better. But in all honesty, you can never look at a person and think that they are beyond making changes for God. God focuses more on our potential rather than our weaknesses.

I want to be THAT girl

desertroses21 — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:56:00 +0000

Let me be the girl that will brighten up your day.
Let me be the girl that will hold you for as long as you want when you're hurting.
Let me be the girl that will listen to your thoughts.
Let me be the girl that will always put a smile on your face.
Let me be the girl that tells you everyday that you are worth more than you believe.
Let me be the girl that brings soup to you when you're sick.
Let me be the girl that will never let anyone hurt your feelings because you are worth more than that and if a person is really your friend, they will never hurt your feelings.
Let me be the girl that will respect you and never take advantage of you.
Let me be the girl that feels your pain and understands what life is like for you.
Let me be the girl that takes away all your anxieties.
Let me be the girl that protects you.
Let me be the girl that helps you accomplish your goals as well as encourage you to set new goals that will help you be a better person.
Let me be the girl that will never be a bad influence on you but will be an encouragement for you.
Let me be the girl that you will be open and honest about your feelings with. If you love me then tell me. I won't get angry or bite your head off, I promise.
Let me be the girl that you can have honest conversations and long eye contact with.
Let me be the girl that will make your life better.
Let me be the girl that supports your decisions.
Let me be the girl that lets you have some time with your friends.
But most of all, let me be the girl that loves every part of you, not ONLY because you love me, and not by default, but because you will mean more to me than anything in the world and you'll be the best thing that ever happened to me.

I don't know what to call this post

desertroses21 — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:50:00 +0100

On the Yahoo homepage there was this video on 20/20 about this girl who was madly in love with her boyfriend. But when her boyfriend got into a motorcycle accident, she decided to leave him. At first she took care of him, cleaned up his messes, clothed him, bathed him and did everything she could for him. But the day he was able to come home which was 10 months after his accident, that was the day she decided to leave him.

I know it's hard to see someone you love going through so much pain, but I can't fathom how he must've felt when she left him. It must've been heartbreaking. How could you leave someone that you claim to love? Unless there's absolutely no way that two people can be together anymore, why would a person do that to someone they claim to love? If I was in that position and it was my boyfriend or husband in the accident, I would stick by his side no matter what. A lot of people don't understand what it's like to be in that position. Luckily, my parents have always taught me the real meaning of love and friendship. There's nothing wrong with showing love towards all people.

Learning to love. . . .yourself

desertroses21 — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:50:00 +0100

If I said "I love you," would you have ever believed me, or would you be so insecure that you'd think no one could ever love you? If you don't love yourself, you'll never believe that another person could ever love you. If no one likes you for who you are, who needs friends like that? They'll just miss out on getting to know a great person. And a person that really, truly loves you won't tease you or call you names. Whether we show it really well or not, we all desire to be loved. The desire to be loved is embedded deep in our hearts. I don't know anyone that wants to be in a relationship with someone who has low self esteem. A person with Low self esteem will always be putting themselves down and it would exhaust me to have to keep telling the person that they really are good enough if they don't believe that they're good enough themselves. The key to being loved by someone is loving yourself and believing that you really are good enough. Just believe that you can make a difference. The more you love yourself, the more you will believe you can make a difference not only in your own life, but also in the lives of those you love.

Check it out!

desertroses21 — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:49:00 +0100

I'm now involved in "Make Poverty History."

Click the link below.

http://www.makepovertyhistory.org/

Countdown:

desertroses21 — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:52:00 +0100

6 MORE DAYS UNTIL MY 22ND BIRTHDAY! Wooooooo

Love in any language lyrics Written by Sandi Patti

desertroses21 — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:09:00 +0100

Je t'aime
Te amo
Ya ti-bya lyu blyu
Ani o hev ot cha
I love you

The sounds are all as different
As the lands from which they came
And though our words are all unique
Our hearts are still the same

Love in any language
Straight from the heart
Pulls us all together
Never apart
And once we learn to speak it
All the world will hear
Love in any language
Fluently spoken here

We teach the young our differences
Yet look how we're the same
We love to laugh, to dream our dreams
We know the sting of pain

From Leningrad to Lexington
The farmer loves his land
And daddies all get misty-eyed
To give their daughter's hand

Oh maybe when we realize
How much there is to share
We'll find too much in common
To pretend it isn't there

Love in any language
Straight from the heart
Pulls us all together
Never apart
And once we learn to speak it
All the world will hear
Love in any language
Fluently spoken here

Tho' the rhetoric of government
May keep us worlds apart
There's no misinterpreting
The language of the heart

Love in any language
Straight from the heart
Pulls us all together
Never apart
And once we learn to speak it
All the world will hear
Love in any language
Fluently spoken here

I think those lyrics above justify how I feel about people. When you see prejudice, Love is the answer. Love can cure so many things. It builds us up. It encourages us. It moves us to do good deeds. It motivates us to build friendships with people of all walks of life. You can love anyone. Older ones, ones your own age, children, babies, the blind, the lame, the deaf, the mute,...any and all people. I just wish more people would show love. Instead of being crude to others just because they're different.

How has your family background influenced the way you see the world?

desertroses21 — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:23:00 +0100

I grew up with a big family of 5 kids, me being the youngest and I mostly kept to myself. I was the quiet one. I'm still a little quiet but when I actually get to know a person I'm not only open, but I can be pretty goofy in a cute way. My parents instilled strong values in me. I never felt like I was spoiled. And I had my fair share of discipline. I believe that If my parents didn't discipline me, I'd probably be a spoiled brat. And if my parents didn't teach me right from wrong, my life would be way different and I'd probably be taking a lot of people and things for granted. I see that the world needs help and if something I write (whether I'm writing it in my journal or writing to someone directly) actually makes someone feel better, then there's always hope. I also want to be one of many people who helps people that are disabled, not because I have to or because I get paid for it, but because I want to and just to do it out of the goodness of my heart.

I've got good news

desertroses21 — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:00:00 +0100

My boyfriend's very first book is coming to bookstores soon. He has Cerebral Palsy and it's hard for him to walk so I try to help him as much as I can. His book is coming out in bookstores in the fall and it's called "The Emotional Struggle" so if you want a copy I can write a journal entry and say exactly when it comes out. I haven't read it yet so I'm really excited for it to come out. But anyways, I hope everyone has an AWESOME day!

If you could have only one super power, what would it be and how would you use it?

desertroses21 — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:45:00 +0100

Hmmm, that's a tough question. I never really thought about that. I do know that if I did have a super power I'd rather use it for good instead of evil. I think being able to have super powers would be cool, but for the most part I'd rather just be me because I can still accomplish a lot if I just try. There's no point in living each day without trying and doing the best you could possibly do. We don't need super human abilities for that. We, as ordinary individuals, CAN find the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

How would you answer this question? Post this question in your blog and answer it.

umm yea

desertroses21 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:39:00 +0100

I have to get used to the new look of virgin radio. It's different. Well, not that different but it's better.