Andre Cabrales

So I've been somewhat bothered about the term "blessed" lately. I feel like the term is grossly misinterpreted. It's obnoxious that God is praised only when good (or what is perceived to be so) things are happening.

Who is God then when things are not going your way? What then do you have to say about the Creator? Are you then not "blessed"? Does God at that point cease to be good?

I have to be straightforward and admit this is also a personal struggle. There are plenty of things in my life I'm impatient about. Some of which I would feel "blessed" if I were to suddenly have such things. But I digress.

Are we not already sanctified? Are we not already holy children of God? What else can be done to bring us closer to God?

Just heard this Jim Rayburn quote, "...ain't nothing more that can be done about it!"

So then... I have complete confidence that we are CONTINUALLY blessed... Eternally even! It's just hard to realize it sometimes. We have to revel in that!

That's some exciting stuff right there. We are blessed... Always.

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Location:Donner Dr,Truckee,United States

Oh what it is to search for a job. It's the bane of many of my Facebook friends.

"Anyone know who's hiring!"

"I need a job!"

Is it really that hard to find work? I've never had the problem. I almost always have an "in". Why? It's not what you know...

I'm here in Truckee,CA. I enjoy visiting all the coffee shops, delis, etc. as much as I can (highly depends on what's in the bank).

I make it a point to get to know people. Two reasons (apart from me just being such a nice guy!):

REASON #1: You get WAY better service when people remember you (for good reasons). Even after a first visit, it's possible to achieve "hook-up" status; that's getting hooked up as in product... Not that other thing. Get your mind out of the gutter!

REASON #2: You never know when you might need something... Like a job! If you're memorable... You'll be thought of (redundant redundancy!)

So... I'm at the local Starbucks. Just had a great read outside.


It's a beautiful day. I'm looking for a second job. I'm gonna go shake some hands!

That's an excellent book by the way.


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Location:Donner Pass Rd,Truckee,United States

Trying to figure out the vid on this blogpress app

Been LACKING on this blog!

So a quick little something something...

In the vid:

The last Truckee YL club of the year, we had some people from Woodleaf and Lost Canyon come to this mountain bike maintenance clinic ran by Neil (Palo Alto Bicycle), chillin’ with the little brother, shopping for Menudo ingredients with my Nana, Christmas get together that Moor’s household, lost keys = trying to break in to a car, and Christmas with the fam!



Super quick little video... forgot to put in titles and what not... but... whatever... you get the jist... right?

Also... did a 5 minute photo shoot with the Hunters.

Ryan is the area director for Truckee, CA. They drove up to the lodge we popped this out real quick. Took about 80 snaps... the dogs were just running around everywhere!

That’s Uno on the left. He’s called Uno because he only has one eye... it makes sense. At this point the other dog’s name escapes me.


Really cool couple.

Man... the time is FLYING by here. It seemed when I got here that Christmas was so far away... now it’s been about 2 weeks since the day.

I really hope you enjoyed your holidays.

-Andre

So I pretty much had my best New Year ever.

My friends Serena and Priscilla took a little road trip and were in San Francisco. I had nothing going on (even if I did... I’d probably go to the bay anyways)... SO New Years in SF was ON!



I had a great time.

The girls eventually made their way to the Mountain Lodge and we got to hang a lot. I also had the huge honor of listening to the sing... they’re pretty darn good.

On a side note... my hair is getting long. I’m thinking of growing it stupid long again. It just might happen.