Glory Defined: The Space In Between Us

Glory Defined: The Space In Between Us http://billydakid96.multiply.com/ "Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." - Ephesians 4:29 Speak the truth. Honor your word. Believe in Him. And by His grace, Everything will fall into place. -Captain Billydee <a href="http://www.avanoo.com/m/badge/click?k=1004-cause" target="_new"><img src="http://www.avanoo.com/m/badge/view?k=1004-cause&s=180x150" alt="Autism Speaks" border="0" height="150" width="180"></a> Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:25:36 -0000 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:28:00 -0000 Glory Defined: The Space In Between Us http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/logo http://billydakid96.multiply.com 100 100 Risks In Faith: God Multiplies! Got this from Sari's blogs. All I can say is, "Amen!"+++ Risks in Faith: God Multiplies by Rick Warren Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. - 2 Corinthians 9:10 (NIV) If you give God your time, he multiplies it. If you give him your money or energy, he multiplies those too. It’s like planting seeds. Farmers know that seeds must be given away – sacrificed by being buried in the ground – to do any good. If you keep a seed in a sack, it does no good, but if you plant it, it multiplies. For example, when you plant just one watermelon seed, you get a bunch of watermelons with hundreds of seeds in them. In the same way, God multiplies whatever you give him. What’s the key ingredient in this seed planting? Faith. But we have to understand the difference between faith and bargaining. Bargaining is when you say, “God, help me close this deal and I’ll give you part of it.” Bu... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/255/Risks_In_Faith_God_Multiplies Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:28:00 -0000 2008.06.11 - Offsite Technical Meeting @ Québec City, QC, Canada This is what we call an "Off-site Technical Meeting". I really love our project team. It's a shame that we'll be parting ways in a few weeks. Photos by Caroline Goulet (our hostess for the http://billydakid96.multiply.com/photos/album/137 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:22:06 -0000 2008.06.05 - Parc de la Chute / Manoir Montmorency @ Quebec, QC, Canada This is the second part of my very amazing work week! Just taking a breather posting SW1 pictures. Can't imagine being from one breathtaking view to being on another breathtaking view just a week apart. Now this is what I call, Not-Your-Usual-Canadian-Dinner. Everything is just 20 minutes away from downtown Quebéc. Even Parc de la Chute, which is about the same distance as downtown LA to LAX, took us 20 minutes to get there. And oh, we left the office at around 7:45PM! Still we were able to get some sunlight. Well, sunset here is 9PM so what do we expect? Enjoy the http://billydakid96.multiply.com/photos/album/136/2008.06.05_-_Parc_de_la_Chute_Manoir_Montmorency_Quebec_QC_Canada Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:01:03 -0000 Worship is All About God! Worship is a huge thing. We look forward to worship every week. How do you see yourself in worship? How do you see Him in worship? This is a loving awakening for http://billydakid96.multiply.com/video/item/72/Worship_is_All_About_God Thu, 1 May 2008 05:44:27 -0000 Quiet Comfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones I have these headphones for over six months now and all I can say about them is that they are really unbelievable! These headphones were first made for F16 pilots to preserve their hearing ability by lessening the wind noise they get during take off and landing. Saying that these do it very well is an understatement! First off, I would like to say that Bose should change the name from Noise Cancelling to Noise Reducing because I can still here the warning tones by the captain during in-flight, which is a good thing. Also, these only reduce the sounds made by other people who talk excessively loud. I consider them as noise, but they don't get cancelled. (I even wrote a blog about that.) Other than that, I have no complaints at all! These headphones give the best sound experience ever! When you put them on, you feel like you are part of the music, as if you are watching the musicians live. You also get to notice the little quirks of the music, such as the lead guitar is panne... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/reviews/item/7 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:03:28 -0000 MassTimes.org Ever needed to find out what the nearest church in your vicinity when you're on vacation? How about the exact Mass schedule for the day? What about confession schedule? MassTimes.org gives all the information you need to fill your spiritual hunger! Perfect for seasoned travelers who needs to go to Mass when they are on the road or people who just wants to avail of those three wishes whenever they visit a new church. You can search for nearby churches using street address, city and state, or postal code. Of course, they can be found at: <a href="http://www.masstimes.org">http://www.masstimes.org</a> Check it out! Don't forget to include my personal petitions as one of your three wishes though. http://billydakid96.multiply.com/reviews/item/6 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:08:03 -0000 Don't You Miss These? <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R@AAtgoKCjsAAAhX8Zc1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R@AAtgoKCjsAAAhX8Zc1/DSC_5530.JPG?et=31KE44DV7NZsn3s3MBYQpg&nmid=&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754" border="0"></a>Baa... Baa... Black sheep, have you any good?  Yes sir, yes sir!  Two bags full!  Affirmation bags, they're the best! +++ <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R@AB2woKCjsAAB5DTMg1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R@AB2woKCjsAAB5DTMg1/DSC_5532.JPG?et=mF8Q6n6Vz%2B21T013nfZR7A&nmid=&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754" border="0"></a>Getting one of those affirmation notes.  They really make you feel good! +++ <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R@AEhQoKCjsAAFR3o@41"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R@AEhQoKCjsAAFR3o@41/DSC_5534.JPG?et=CUP1hqgLcv9nTj4jk7hwTw&nmid=&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754" border="0"></a>And getting one that has your name on it.  Doesn't that make you really feel over the top? And guess how many notes can there be!  You can get probably as many as twenty, depending on how many people attended the retreat. Affirmation letters from everyone!    People from all walks of life. They could even be from different states.  Some of them come from people you know best, others can be from people of faraway places. Truly, a remarkable experience!  When was the last time you felt this way? +++ Four random affirmation letters which I got from the two retreats: <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R@AJQQoKCjsAADepvcg1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R@AJQQoKCjsAADepvcg1/DSC_5535.JPG?et=XLak8NKVGVus1DwduYo13w&nmid=&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754&nmid=86931754" border="0"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R@AKKQoKCjsAAEkpDPM1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R@AKKQoKCjsAAEkpDPM1/DSC_5536.JPG?et=MAQFJ2Y0911YAPlhesfLpg&nmid=" border="0"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R@AKxwoKCjsAAFYLRRY1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R@AKxwoKCjsAAFYLRRY1/DSC_5538.JPG?et=cHxOE9ekWmKyiQohQJYz9A&nmid=" border="0"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R@ALOgoKCjsAAGO5cWg1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R@ALOgoKCjsAAGO5cWg1/DSC_5539.JPG?et=blp1s7XHRC92xu5Y3cJVQw&nmid=" border="0"></a> +++ So be there at Running Springs, CA!  It's time to discover ourselves and Him all over again! http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/229/Dont_You_Miss_These Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:46:00 -0000 Sailing <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R8W5HAoKCjsAAFjibYg1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.billydakid96.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R8W5HAoKCjsAAFjibYg1/DSC_5247.JPG?et=XiiBuWf7gkAUWTlUIN%2Bk0w&nmid=&nmid=83963054&nmid=83963054&nmid=83963054" border="0"></a>It's not far down to paradise, at least it's not for me.  And if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility... It's not far to never never land. No reason to pretend. And if the wind is right you can find the joy of innocence again... It's not far back to sanity, at least it's not for me. And when the wind is right you can sail away and find serenity The canvas can do miracles, just you wait and see. Believe me Sailing, takes me away to where I've always heard it could be. Just a dream and the wind to carry me and soon I will be free. Photo by Billydakid96 Waterfront Park, Martinez, CA. February 2008 http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/222/Sailing Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:19:00 -0000 St. Valentine's Day Dinner / Dance <img class="aligncenter" src="http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y273/tinniepooh/SFC_flyer2.jpg" border="0" width="100%"> Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Are you busy February 9th? If not come and join us for a night of dancing and fun! SFC Sacramento presents St. Valentine's Day Dinner / Dance St. Catherine of Siena 3450 Tennessee St. Vallejo, CA Presale tickets end this Saturday, February 2 and I need to know if you want to purchase the tickets now for $15 or you can purchase it at the door for $20. All proceeds will be donated to Salesian missionaries in Asia who will be using the donation to pay for a complete Encyclopedia Britannica set for the homeless children whom they feed, house, and educate. So SFC, come join us for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship while supporting this great cause. I hope to see you all there! tcGb, Fraulein http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/215/St._Valentines_Day_Dinner_Dance Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:50:00 -0000 2008.01.19 - Walk For Life West Coast 2008 @ San Francisco, CA Picked up Lisa at ONT airport. Went to Marc's place. Drove 6 hours to get to South San Francisco. Rode BART from SFO to Civic Center. Walked 3 miles to get to the church. Walked a few more miles to get to Justin Hermann Plaza. Walked 2-3 miles to get to Marina area. This one took us 3 hours, I think. It was awesome! I should have brought a thicker jacket http://billydakid96.multiply.com/photos/album/101/2008.01.19_-_Walk_For_Life_West_Coast_2008_San_Francisco_CA Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:00:10 -0000 The Jane Austen Book Club Don't get me wrong, I love the movie. I saw this movie on the second leg coming back from Florida. It's just that there were too many characters and too many subplots within the movie that you can't really fit inside a one and a half hour timeframe. It doesn't help that I haven't read any Jane Austen novel. I liked how the movie developed the main characters namely, Jocelyn (Maria Bello) and her male counterpart Daniel (Jimmy Smits) but I am intrigued by Prudie (Emily Blunt) and her own love story. I just wish they have kept the book club to four people so that they would not have had any time constraints. Also, there were six Jane Austen books. They could have settled for four and do more of character development but I guess it won't really be a Jane Austen Book Club if they did only a few of her books. Anyway, it is a feel-good movie and (spoiler alert) it has happy endings for everyone in the book club. So, if you're a sucker for drama movies, this one is for you especi... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/reviews/item/5 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:12:23 -0000 True Love Waits An excerpt from Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse's article published by National Catholic Register in their January 6-12, 2008 issue. "That is when it struck me what was so remarkable about this abstinence conference. It didn’t talk about avoiding pregnancy or STDs. Instead, the Singles for Christ conference talked about marriage: how to prepare for marriage, and how to choose a partner wisely. The very first presentation of the conference was by a young married couple with three small children. They talked about meeting at a Singles for Christ event and about their courtship. They didn’t have to say they loved each other and their children. Anyone could see that for themselves. But it was more than the presentations that convinced me there was something special going on here. It was also watching the young people interacting among themselves. They were singing, laughing and teasing each other. No downcast up-tight virgins here. These kids were obviously having a blast. I thought to myself... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/214/True_Love_Waits Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:02:00 -0000 Walk of Faith My faith walk for the past two years. Yes, all of you have have been my angels. I thank everyone for being there along the way. A four-minute song was not enough to capture everything, but this will do for now. So many pictures, too little time. Oh, it was my first time to ever do something like this. Pardon the crudeness. I was just testing things out. +++ Created using Windows Movie Maker. Background Song: Shadow of Angels by Building http://billydakid96.multiply.com/video/item/68/Walk_of_Faith Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:30:57 -0000 JX10 Series II This is my very first bluetooth headset. I was looking for one to use since they banned cellphone usage without handsfree kits while driving at the start of the year. Major things I look for in a bluetooth headset: 1. Sound quality - both ways. You should be able to hear the caller and they should be able hear you loud and clear. 2. Small - so that it won't be conspicuous. 3. Easy to use. It has everything! I'm really surprised to note that one of my friends actually heard the microwave oven beeping when in fact I was ten feet away from it during one of our conversations. It is so small that you won't notice that you are wearing it. It is also easy to pair with your cellphone. The cons are: It is a bit on the pricey side. It cost me $99 plus tax at BestBuy.com. It does not have the other features that the other headsets have with them such as voice-enabled dialling and the like. The ear strap can get uncomfortable after an hour wearing the headset. Overall, if you are l... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/reviews/item/4 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:16 -0000 Perfectly Imperfect "The people I meet on each flight -- they're single-serving friends. Between take-off and landing, we have our time together, but that's all we get" -Narrator, Fight Club Southwest Airlines. Leaving Los Angeles, CA. Stopover at El Paso, TX. Final Destination: Austin, TX. That was my itinerary.  My flight to Austin, TX was supposedly a non-stop flight, but it had a layover in El Paso, TX to drop off and board people.  There were two ladies seated one row up front of where  I was sitting.  They talked so loud that even with my headphones on, I can still hear them speaking.  "Blah, blah blah, tambien," was the sound ringing in my ears simultaneously with the worship music I was listening to.  I was thinking of the others who didn't have anything on their ears at that time.  I also prayed to God, "Please, let them get off the plane at El Paso." We landed at El Paso, TX, an hour and a half later.  My prayers have been answered!  Inde... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/212/Perfectly_Imperfect Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:50:00 -0000 2007.11.16 - Joy @ Downtown Seattle, WA Awesome, this time the weather cooperated! Well, for a little while though. In the morning it was still raining, but when I left office to meet up with my college classmate in Downtown Seattle, the sun shone! I wish I could snap some photos along the way coz they really have great views especially driving on Interstate 90 going from Bellevue to http://billydakid96.multiply.com/photos/album/87/2007.11.16_-_Joy_Downtown_Seattle_WA Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:11:17 -0000 Maxtor Shared Storage II (1 TB) Terrabyte! That's 1024 Gigabytes of storage! Perfect for the digimaniacs like me, who snap digital photos like there's no tomorrow, record funny video clips, and of course, have their digital music to go! This external hard drive can be shared across multiple computers via ethernet connection, commonly known as a local area network (LAN). You can also plug into it a USB printer making it a print server on the fly. Once you've set it up, you now have one terrabyte (TB), that's again, 1024 GB of disk storage shared across your wired desktops or to your wireless laptops. Doesn't have an S-Video output but you can buy a uPnP video adapter to stream all your digital content on your High-Definition TV! It also comes in a mini version a 500GB or a 320GB size. This thing is the new wave of the future! And did I mention huge storage space? Can someone be my Santa and drop this on my stocking for Christmas? For more info visit: http://billydakid96.multiply.com/reviews/item/3 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 18:41:47 -0000 We Are Called <img class="alignmiddle" src="http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/billydakid96/misc/C28.jpg" border="0"> "See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ" - Colossians 2:8 +++ Wherever we are, Whatever we do, We are called. To do His will To follow His commands. To choose good over evil. To show everyone That the Spirit lives on. Within us, and around us. -Captain Billydee Photo taken by Billydakid96 C28 Store, Valley Fair Mall, Santa Clara, CA. October 2007 http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/203/We_Are_Called Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:52:00 -0000 2007.09.22 to 2007.09.23 - Northern California Family Getaway Yes, this was really a fun weekend getaway! It was my first time to actually walk on the sidewalk of Golden Gate Bridge! I'm so proud of my family; they took the Greyhound from LA to San Francisco! They even planned on riding the Greyhound back to LA but I just said that will be too tiring for them... They took an afternoon flight from SJC to LAX. They were the ones who convinced me to walk the GG Bridge! Wow, I never thought of doing that! The best thing of all, we even got to see our very own De La Cruz Blvd! Our itinerary: Saturday - San Francisco and San Mateo Sunday - Carmel then back to San http://billydakid96.multiply.com/photos/album/70/2007.09.22_to_2007.09.23_-_Northern_California_Family_Getaway Fri, 12 Oct 2007 03:23:11 -0000 Lifehouse's Everything Skit Got this from Theresa. Amazing skit! Just watch and listen to how the crowd will react! Watch and listen how YOU will react... +++ YouTube Description: Skit done on Friday night at Winterfest in Knoxville http://billydakid96.multiply.com/video/item/66/Lifehouses_Everything_Skit Tue, 9 Oct 2007 08:04:49 -0000 Open Mic Night! <h2>Who is This?</h2> <img id="photoimg" class="photoimg" src="http://images.nin1202.multiply.com/image/3/photos/83/500x500/1/NW7Unplugged.jpg?et=fzbrXdvtmmvjYYctnHeAMQ" height="187" width="500"> <img src="http://images.multiply.com/multiply/frames/black_frame_bottom_left.gif"> <img src="http://images.multiply.com/multiply/frames/black_frame_bottom_right.gif">NW7Unplugged.jpg (<a id="hires" href="http://nin1202.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/83/1?xurl=%2Fphotos%2Fphoto%2F83%2F1">800x300</a>)Team NW7 invites you to an evening of fun, relaxation, and to listen to the sounds of your fellow SFC and CFCY members =) We are looking for all rock stars to come jam with us and show us what you got! Bring your guitars, song-hits, Glory books, and friends! This night is specially dedicated to raise awareness of NW7 "A New World in 7 Years" and to help raise funds for our Latin American Missions. Oh, and if you're not a rock star... come by and be a fan! Date: Friday, September 21st, 2007 Location: Casa Princesa - 4527 York Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 Time 7:00pm (We promise to end early so we can all help out at the GK Hero's Training Run the next day!) Donation $7 Coffee and snacks available God bless! Please email Arlene @ goodtimesmyfriend@ gmail.com if you're interested in a 10-15 minute set. Any songs are welco... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/201/Open_Mic_Night Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:14:00 -0000 2007.07.29 - Lake Isabella Trip Woke up at 4:30AM just to make it by 9:30AM at the campsite after giving a talk in South Bay the night before. Fun in the sun! Too bad we missed the morning worship... Photos by S. http://billydakid96.multiply.com/photos/album/62/2007.07.29_-_Lake_Isabella_Trip Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:12:57 -0000 Pisay From the director of Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Auraeus Solito, who himself is a Pisay alumnus! Yes, we get that stereotypical misconceptions like we have thick glasses and talk about only intellectual garbage. This should be an eye-opener for the masses, for most of the Pisay alumni don't fit the description. From the looks of the trailer, this film was shot inside the Pisay campus! They also sport the authentic uniform for both boys and girls. I hope they will also show this here in the United States. +++ Amidst the chaos of Martial Law in this Third World country in the 1980s, eight teenagers in the top high school for the sciences discover themselves as they go through the joys and pains of adolescence. They were the top two hundred students from all over the Philippines who passed the examination for the Philippine Science High School, which was created for the purpose of giving an education highly enriched in the Sciences to exceptionally gifted Filipino... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/video/item/41/Pisay Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:36:26 -0000 Sorrentino's Bistro-Bar Hot Culture with Haute Couture! Yes, Italian cuisine at its finest. From the outside, it looks more like an American restaurant, but when you finally get in, its ambience will wow you. It is the same as what Starbucks in Manila does to everyone, forget that we are in the Philippines just by being inside their coffee shops. They have a bar upfront, family tables, and an outdoor setting for the smokers. A small restaurant, but really worth the experience! They have a great variety of food. They serve smaller portions compared to American restaurants but hey, you really have to make room for desserts! A three-course meal will cost you over 40 Canadian Dollars, while a two-course meal, will be in the thirties. I went to this place thrice, and those are the average. For the curious, here is a list of what I got and their prices, tax (6%) and tip (15%) included: Day 2: Appetizer: None Main Course: New York Steak (6 oz) Dessert: Tiramisu Drink: Soda Pop Damage: 38 CAD ... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/reviews/item/2 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:29:24 -0000 Colorado! Wow, what a week! Been to Canada for three days, now I'm doing my laundry for this weekend's mission trip to Colorado! Please pray for the mission! http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/192/Colorado Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:53:39 -0000 Y for YEG, Part 2 6:40PM, Mountain Time 27 June 2007 Edmonton, Alberta Canada So I got to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport in two and a half hours.  Not really bad except that my connect flight to Edmonton was delayed by 30 minutes.  I was really happy for that because it gave me time to have a bathroom break.  Yeah, I'm so shallow.  I hate going to the restrooms mid-flight because there are a lot of people using the restrooms.  I thought I would not get the chance because the downtime between planes was less than an hour, and boarding time was 30 minutes prior departure.  So, I really thanked Him for that.  Oh, I forgot to acknowledge some of the text messages I received that morning: <blockquote> He [God] has prepared us and equipped us to be wherever we are right now and the promise of where He will lead us next makes me look forward to every day some more.</blockquote>She got the inspiration from 1 Corinthians 10:31.  I really needed to hear that message because I felt I forgot som... http://billydakid96.multiply.com/journal/item/191/Y_for_YEG_Part_2 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:23:00 -0000