FB fast: Day 3

Well the only reason I'm doing this day's prompt so late is because I wanted to do it only when I went to bed so I would have the whole day covered! What's the prompt you say? Make a log of everything you do for this day. Well here it goes.

1:30 PM - Woke up...yes this was super late. Not my best ideas, and it was because last night I was up way too late. Saturday is my only break day!
1:30-3:00 PM - told myself I was going to go to the library, but ended up just looking at e-mails and reddit.com for that time. Haha it does take me a while to get ready when I KNOW I have time.
3:00 PM-1:30 AM - I KID YOU NOT. I was in the UGLi (Undergraduate library) for the entire time trying to study for my Chem 215/216 exam. This has been THE longest I have ever been at the library during one day. Well...I can't say I was studying the whole time, but I did get a lot of orgo out of the way which I was really proud of. There was a necessary Chipotle break made from 6:30-7:30, but that was the only time when I left the library. It was much needed, and I'm happy I finally had the whole day free to work on my homework instead of clubs/activities/etc.

Actually scratch that....I totally forgot the 72 minute call I made to my co-chair from SAAN about our meeting tomorrow. It was a very productive conversation, and we prepared everything we needed for Sunday.

As a whole, I was finally productive...however, this is not refective of most days...which are filled with more computer breaks, talking with friends, and listening to music. I know that I need to prioritize more, and I think one thing that will help is starting the day off with a morning prayer as I have found that to be a great motivator. I encourage that for all those who find it hard to work in the morning!

FB fast: Day 2

And I'm back for another day. Well I missed the deadline, but I have to finish this post!
Well, here's the prompt: What's your favorite 90's song?

This is hard...I mostly listened to Kid's Songs, and that's not capitalized for no reason. There was actually a show that ran for many years showcasing classic "kid's songs," ...and I was obsessed. Till 1998 I can remember going to the store with my mom wanting to buy these VHS's then watching them over and over again...the zoo songs...bingo...old Mcdonald. Yes, I'm sad to admit it now, but Kid's Songs ruled my life. For those who are completely confused by this, here's a link to their opening number to their tv show. Just watching these youtube videos brings me back haha.

Okay...that was just the kid in me that needed to get out. Let's see: one song that really stuck out to me was probably Sugar Ray's Fly. Even to this day that song is never boring to listen to. You judge for yourself

Well, hopefully I'll remember earlier for tomorrow to finish these earlier lol

Expectations/Hopes for the future

First real post!

I am actually very excited about this. Behind these posts I have to thank my Life Group (small group ministry) from Harvest Mission Community Church. I really appreciate this new "movement" to start blogging about not only ourselves but also why we do what we do the way (how) we do it. 

What I do: live my life in the way my God has determined for me. (Psalm 29:2)

Why I do it: I believe I was rescued by a God who loved me before I was even born. How I was rescued will be explained soon. He wants me to continue his ministry, but the greatest part having the freedom to live my life myself. I don't see religion as a constraint/restriction to my actions, but rather, it gives a new perspective, a foundation, and I utilize it however I want to.

How I do it: If I could count the ways...but seriously it all starts with finding myself with God and building a relationship from there that is strengthened by relationships with others.

What's next? As prompted, I do have things in need of prayer. This semester as a sophomore here at UMich as been quite a struggle. People say sophomore year of college is a lot of fun, but I have faced discrepancies with that thought. Grades have slipped, opportunities missed, and I keep putting the blame on myself, which has made it difficult to count on God. My QT communication has faltered, and I want to reestablish my fervor for Christ. What's the point of praying if your heart is not into it? I want that heart of David, earnestly seeking after Christ. That will hopefully serve as a catalyst to my grades, my mood, and my doubts about my future goals after college.

Ephesians 1:3-6 talks about how we are "chosen in him (God)" before we were even born. That word chosen reminds of chosen for a job, a college, or even picked on a team to play kickball during gym class! I really feel that sense of belonging, as sometimes I do the lonely feeling, especially walking home alone from class. Community, sonship, holy, blameless: these identities chosen for me, chosen for everyone, really puts things in perspective on how I should shape my life. 

I hate to cut this thought here, but these verses, prayer requests, this blog, is really helping me pour out my thoughts in way I can both reflect on and learn from. I'm excited for what's to come, and hopefully you are too!

Welcome to Me

Well, here goes nothing.
Have done little to no blogging in the past, but a friend put me up to this, so I am going to try my best. This blog will be about pretty much anything: school, religion, frienships, social identity/justice, world crises, and everything in between, given what people want me to write about or what's going on in Tushar's world.

Welcome to my blog.

Welcome to me.