Deserve Victory!!!!!

I have come to realize, once again, that in order for us to succeed we have to deserve it first. If we have done all the work and proven ourselves despite setbacks, we will prevail. We always hear:

“You can be anything and everything you want to be, all your dreams can come true,”

But do you deserve it? What you don’t hear, because it is not a pleasant thing, is the side effects as a result which is the pain and punishment that we have to endure. For every high there’s a low, but the torment is part of the process in order for your life to blossom. This is where many people quit because they fear the pain, not knowing the end result. It becomes unfamiliar territory, but it is important to win the small battles first to be prepared for the big ones. You may not deserve or earn anything at this point, but that doesn’t mean that that cannot change in the future by yours works today. Be tough physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I’m going back to this concept, the key to living happily ever after. We live in a world where we all want everything and I’m not just talking about possessions, but do we deserve it? Do we deserve that raise? Do we deserve that championship? Do we deserve that A on our report card? Do we deserve that significant other? Do we deserve that new electronic device? Not unless we earn these things. We must deserve victory! In order to get what we desire, we must dig down deep in order to turn things in our favor. Research, analyze the situation, built allies, have a plan, be balanced, be flexible, manage your time, get organized, be optimistic, stay motivated, have faith, do the work, and so forth, the rest takes care of itself. The opportunities are endless, but do you deserve them? If you’re going to do something you might as well do it with all your heart. Pour your heart and soul into it so that people can see your passion to the point where it becomes so contagious and it starts spreading across your circle of influence.

Who deserves it? YOU (You obviously understand). Why???? What have you done today to make tomorrow's dreams come true?

(continuation from MySpace Blog: Deserve Victory written in 2009)
http://www.myspace.com/enunez/blog/533374040

In order for you to become victorious you have to deserve it. One way to deserve victory is to suffer. Anything you seek can be achieved by suffering.

"They who endure conquer."
It always has been this way. I like to suffer a little bit just so I can be stronger in whatever I do. I fall and maybe even on purpose just so that I can train to pick myself up again. It may sound strange, but I love suffering. I love climbing the mountain top because the climbing part is always special. You meet the most interesting people, see the most beautiful places, and appreciate what you have. I don’t know about you, but I often take those things for granted. Nevertheless, I know that during a crisis situation, I’m always ready fully loaded because of the preparation that I have done. In times of war knowing how to endure helps you succeed. You’ve seen the terrible things, you’ve hit rock bottom, and you know that it cannot get any worse because even pain has its limits. What can this world do to you? You should not be scared of the world the world should be scared of you.

It’s back to square one my friends. It all started because I had a leak in my bathroom, so I had to shut off the water until I got my plumber to come fix it and to might as well remodel the entire bathroom while he was at it. This meant I could not shower at my house for a short time. After my regular weight lifting workout and my school I was to shower there since it was available.

During this unfortunate situation, I might as well learn from this ordeal and add some more to the list and suffer some more. At the end of the day, week, month, Lent season, I’m only going to benefit from these sacrifices and become stronger. What do I have to lose? I will lose comfort and convenience, however looking at the bright side, I have plenty to gain. Strength, honor, discipline, value, health, victory…
1. I can’t shower at my own house.
2. I can’t ride my car to work on certain days of the week.
(By riding a bike, I’m able to exercise and see beautiful sceneries)
3. I can’t use my cell phone on certain days, only incoming.
(I will take a break from the world, unless it needs me, then they can call)
4. I can’t watch TV, only Lakers games.
(Watching Lakers games allows me to spend time with my brothers)
5. I can’t fall in love. What? How dare you.
(I meet people everywhere I go, but love isn't the name of my current game, maybe?)
Coming Soon! (Future Blog)

Current Lent Promises:
1. I can’t log in on my Facebook account.
2. Attend mass and receive communion every day.

It sounds like a lot, but it really isn’t, I do most of the list already and will probably continue after lent season. Other than that for the next 2 weeks or at least until my bathroom gets fixed, whichever comes first then some of these sacrifices will be FINISHED. Your list doesn’t have to be this overwhelming. Don’t overdue yourself. I’m talking to myself here. Relax, but those little things can become good habits for long lasting benefits. That’s why I love the concept of fasting and the 40 days and 40 night’s practices because God rewards you for good works, whether its acts of kindness or sacrifices that are offered up for someone else or even for yourself. It's not selfish, if you earned it. Don’t forget about the ultimate sacrifice in the history of mankind, when Jesus died on the cross for our sins, we are still reaping those benefits. I’m going to conclude with a quote I learned in the 4th grade from a song that my twin brother and I sang/performed in my elementary auditorium.

“We reap what we sow, tomorrow is our own reward.”
http://www.rightchoicekids.com/sounds/Right%20Choice/Say%20No%20To%20Drugs.mp3

Spirtual Spring Break

This past weekend I attended my first ever ACTS (Adoration Community Theology and Service) retreat by St. Stephens Catholic Church which was held in Circle 6 Ranch in Stanton, TX. I’ve been to several retreats before which includes SEARCH and several CCW retreats. All of them have been empowering and have added something to the meaning of my faith. I am currently on Spring Break during Lent Season and I could not have asked for a better time to rejuvenate in a sense that will continue to help me grow in this journey. I’ve been praying for my family; my brothers and sisters; nieces and nephews; friends; students; and even co-workers. Lent Season is the time that the most temptation occurs. The evil one is out there seeking the destruction of souls, especially in a time where people are getting closer to God. I’ve been attending mass every day and receiving communion because it is the strongest weapon against the wickedness and traps of the devil.



The number one thing that I’ve learned is that I am not alone anymore. 30 men attended this past retreat and we all became part of a community that comes together as one and works as a support system to hold one another accountable. I have 30 new brothers that are men of God, people I can finally count on. Aside from my brothers and sisters, after my mother was called to Heaven, I never had anybody that was a reliable source to go to in this lonely world. I’ve fought on my own because, thank God, I feel very capable. Let’s be real. We’re going against evil forces, principalities in this unseen spiritual warfare. We need each other, we can’t do it alone. We are part of an army. If you consider yourself a Man or Woman of God, then you are part of this army. We are the Church Militant. God has called us. He didn’t call me when I was twelve, or nineteen, He’s been calling me and all of us all along, and to be more specific since our baptism. I think it’s time we answer His call. Thank you Great King! May Your will be done.

King of the Jungle

I’m a vampire. I don’t sleep at night sometimes. I’ve been suffering from a small case of insomnia. Maybe it started in the year 2000 when the Lakers won their first championship and every championship year after that, I didn’t go to sleep due to the excitement and watching the post-game interviews and highlights over and over. Nevertheless, this repetitive cycle became a habit. I know that I can stay up when I need to. However, the reason for me staying up is not to party and celebrate as if it was a summer night, the real reason it’s because there is lots of work to do. Graduate work, professional work, body work, yes I said body work. “Girl look at that body, I work out.” I have weight lifting sessions at midnight. I know that’s unusual and a bit insane, but what other time can this be done, I’m busy all day. That’s what it takes to be the best. You have to find time for everything. Rome was not built in a day.

I’m a wolf. I’m fierce, I consider myself in pretty good shape. My weight has not changed in years. I am lifting more than I ever thought possible. I’m breaking records fitness wise and that’s making my head bigger. It’s not good to have a huge ego, but honestly it’s not my fault. I’m a blessed man. I thank the Lord for the abundance of blessings even though sometimes I feel like I don’t deserve it. Furthermore, I’m not your ordinary wolf, nor am I trying to compete with Jacob from Twilight, I’m not the Big Bad Wolf, but actually I will be for a Children’s Literature play in Spanish at UTPB on April 25, 2012. “¡Abran la puerta, cochinitos bastardos!”

I’m actually a lion. That means I’m the king of the jungle. I seriously think that in my previous life I was a king. The red carpet was laid out everywhere I went, that’s why sometimes I expect the best treatment. Truth is, in this life chances are not given you have to earn them, you pay the consequences of you actions, and you have to suffer unjustly sometimes. I’m living in a cruel world full of hate, evil, and man eating carnivores. I’m the lion that stands tall and rules my jungle, even though people try to impede and invade my territory. Maybe it’s because I’m a small lion. I didn’t develop to be a big thick boned animal, don’t know why that is, but I’m still a lion you hear. I'm not going to be eaten alive. I will strike first if I have to, watch out, consider this a warning. I'm deadly. Maybe if I say it enough times I might actually believe it myself.

I’m may be a different animal, but always the same beast. It doesn’t matter what I am. I can be an animal or a made believed character, whatever the case may be. Main thing is that I’m some type of specie that can hold its own ground. I’m the last of my kind. There’s not another living creature in today’s world doing what I do, and that’s the point I’m trying to make. I don’t want to be like the rest of the world. I want to be something unheard of. Who am I kidding? I'm not a Beast. The world wants to label me, they want to assign me to a group, they want to give me a name. I don't want to be like every else, I don't want to be labeled. I wanna to be different. I just want to be myself!

Here are my upcoming goals in the exact order from now until July:
1. Got to ACTS Retreat for a 4 day weekend in Staton, TX.
2. Get international passport.
3. Get my CDL license to drive a school bus.
4. Start P90X2.
5. Attend mass every day during lent season.
6. Pass my linguistic comprehension exam.
7. Type 3 research papers.
8. Perform in the Three Little Pigs play as the big bad wolf.
9. Read 10 books.
10. Remodel every room in my house and yards.
11. Work at Midland College in May-June.
12. Watch the NBA Finals in Los Angeles?
13. Finish 12 hours of graduate level classes.
14. Finish P90X2.
15. Run the mile in 5:00 - 5:30.
16. Pay off car debt.
17. Save an extra $2,500 for Spain.
18. Travel to Spain for 20 days.
19. Watch USA Basketball in London?
20. Travel to Florida/California.