What’s a song that always puts me in a good mood?
There are several songs that always put me in a good mood, but I’d say the biggest one is probably “These Are The Days” by Lauren Daigle. The song talks about how we are to release our worries and sing to God and embrace His goodness and fruitfulness in the present moments of life. We are called to be hopeful and jubilant, as the current days are seen as answered prayers.
Amazing song with a great message!
What’s a moment in my life that felt like it was straight out of a movie?
My siblings and I often played together in our backyard. We did what we had always done since we were little children—”make something,” as we put it. In other words, pretending we’re in another time and place and we are different people or creatures.
As I have said before, one of my favorite childhood subjects was Kirby and still is to this day. We would often build our stories based on the anime, but develop it. . .whether it be Dedede falling ill with a mysterious malady and Starmonia and her friends discovering the truth behind Escargoon’s schemes, or Tiff and Meta Knight having an honest, heartfelt talk about whatever’s bothering them.
Those were the times—especially the beautiful, raw, emotional scenes we portrayed—that felt as if it could come right out of a movie.
What’s something I’d love to see in the future, but know I probably won’t live to witness?
Answer? The Rapture!
Don’t get me wrong. I believe Jesus can come back at any moment (though I don’t always live like He is), but just in case He tarries, this is my answer to this writing prompt. The Rapture would be amazing to see; Jesus will come and sweep all His true followers off the earth and take them to Heaven. The rest who d not believe in the Son of God will be left behind for the seven-year Tribulation.
So yes, it is possible I will not live to see this amazing event take place. But still, with the end times here and the signs of Jesus’ second coming approaching, you never know. So live every day like you’re expecting Him to come at any moment. . .
What’s the most profound piece of advice I’ve been given? Did I take it?
“Do what you love because you love doing it.”
The quote comes from my mom, who’s told me that over and over, countless times. Too often I get caught up in trying to do something because I wish to achieve something or to be noticed, even though that’s not my main goal at all. I get frustrated when something’s messed up or an error is noticeable. When I draw or write something stupid or confusing, I hope no ever finds out about it. It’s an extremely bad habit of mine.
But you know what?
I recently discovered a very strange secret that I want to share with everyone because I think we all need it.
The less perfect we try to be, the better our achievements get.
I figured that out a while back when I was trying to draw a certain character from an image. I couldn’t get it exactly right and I was getting very frustrated. Finally, I gave up on the image and began drawing it from my perspective and my mind. It looked brilliant, and I liked it. The same applies to my writing. When I try to be perfect, I struggle with writers’ block and can’t get an adequate story out of my imagination. When I’m simplistic and to the point, the story is amazing. I’m not kidding. It really works.
No one is perfect.
So don’t try to be something you’re not.
Be who God designed you to be.
What’s a show that had the perfect series finale?
My favorite show of all time is the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! series, which first aired October 6, 2001, and was concluded on September 27, 2003. It follows a baby puffball named Kirby, who crashes in Cappy Town while in his Warp Star. He basically becomes a baby brother to Tiff and Tuff Ebrum, the Cabinet Minister’s children. Together, they work to solve problems, help others, and guard their precious town from being annihilated by Nightmare’s forces.
The first ninety-five episodes were pretty straightforward and always ended the same way—the bad guy was beaten and Kirby always came out the hero. Simple. There were a few times of excitement, suspense, weirdness, and even horror, such as when Kirby battled Kracko; Meta Knight was paralyzed by Wolfwrath’s fang and nobody was sure he’d make it; the animators made a comedic, ludicrous anime of Tiff; and Dedede even tried to murder Tiff by nearly crushing her with his five-hundred-pound Dedede Stone.
With the last four episodes—which altogether made up the “Fright to the Finish” movie—the show got a little more intense. Tiff and Kirby were attacked by Destroya ships, Cappy Town was wrecked, Meta Knight revealed the Battleship Halberd, the crew stormed Nightmare’s fortress, Nightmare kidnapped Tiff, Kirby fought Nightmare while in a dream, and the crew escaped before the bomb they set up exploded. Cappy Town was rebuilt, and everything turned out happily.
But in the Japanese version—titled Kirby of the Stars—as Tiff and Kirby fly away, Nightmare’s voice resounds throughout the air, telling them that as long as fear was in the hearts of the villagers, he would surely return someday. The series ended on a mysterious note as to whether Nightmare would come back. There was talk of a sequel being made to the anime, but it never occurred.
In a way, I debate whether that was the proper ending to the story of Cappy Town and its destruction and fear by Nightmare. On one hand, I wish the story had continued. But on the other hand, maybe it’s best to leave the story the way it is for now. I dream of someone coming along and finishing what the Japanese started. Maybe it’ll start with my writing of Starmonia and her adventures. Maybe it’ll start with someone else. I don’t know.
I believe in this case, it’s not about whether the ending is perfect or not; it’s about how you define the ending.
How do I handle fear and self-doubt?
When I’m lying alone in bed at night, I have an extremely bad habit of hiding under my blanket when I’m afraid. Perhaps it’s a natural response to the dark. Little kids do the same thing when they’re scared of the monster under the bed or in the closet. To them, their blanket is a shelter, shielding them from their imaginary fears.
Self-doubt is not the right term to use; that’s a term of the world. I would replace “self-doubt” with “doubt in the Lord” since He is the One Who made you and knows you better than you know yourself. And in truth, I really don’t handle self-doubt, I welcome it. I get too caught up in how I feel rather than how I really am. It’s a bad habit I must break, pronto; otherwise it’ll follow me into the later years of my life.
But to answer the daily prompt, we must trust God in handing our fear and self-doubt. He’s been through every valley we’ll ever face, and He understand our minds and hearts. God is the answer to every problem humankind has, is, or ever will face.
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