Believe, Love, Live

Falling Stars

2009-11-13T12:16:00.000-08:00

"Stop the violence, no more silence..." - Thousand Foot Krutch

Sometimes I wish
I didn't have a heart.
It hurts to cry
For every falling star...

I've seen the look
In their eyes.
Oh, God, if you're real,
Where are you in their lives?...

Abused for nothing,
But a bottle and excuse.
I saw an angel cry in pain!
I wanted to switch shoes...

Bruised and bloody,
Broken and torn.
I saw an angel die today!...
Punished for being born...

Oh, God, I know you're real,
But sometimes you're hard to find.
Oh, God, I know you'll heal,
These wounds and scars in time...

I saw an angel fly away!...
I wish we could rewind...

- "Falling Stars"
Copyright ©2009 Izzy Galvez.
End child abuse...

God Bless,
Love,
- Izzy

The Last Time

2009-09-30T09:40:00.000-07:00

This song is very powerful to me. If you read my testimony that I posted in 2007 (see the box on the right of my website), you'll figure out why... I was just thinking back on some things, and that got me thinking... A couple other songs that I've written that deal with this are The Hardest Part and Start Over.

I told myself I'd be stronger,
Said that "This is the end."
Couldn't have been any wronger,
'Cause here I am again...

I think about how I've wandered
Down this dark, lonely road.
If this goes on any longer,
Will I still find my way home?...

I'm tired of making excuses,
Never following through with this.
I know I've got to change
And be someone who's better...
Heaven, help me make this
The last time forever!...

Heaven, help me make this
The last time forever!...

Oh, help me make this
The last time!...
(I want to be stronger)...
(I need to be)...

- "The Last Time"
Copyright ©2009 Izzy Galvez

God Bless,
Love,
- Izzy

Wake Me Up

2009-09-28T00:54:00.000-07:00

"Comatose - I'll never wake up without an overdose of You..." - Skillet

Cut me open,
Fix the broken parts in me.
Let me heart spill out
And bleed - into me.

Oh!...

And wake me up,
I want to feel you, next to me.
Shake me from this sleep!
Open my eyes.

Wake me up,
I need to be with you, desperately.
Take me from this, please!
Come in my life...
And wake me up,
Oh, Love!...

Hold me close, and
Melt the frozen life in me.
Help my lungs fill up
And breathe - into me.

Oh!...

And wake me up,
I want to feel you, next to me.
Shake me from this sleep!
Open my eyes.

Wake me up,
I need to be with you, desperately.
Take me from this, please!
Come in my life...
And wake me up,
Oh, Love!...

Oh...

Hold me close.
I want to feel you, next to me...

- "Wake Me Up"
Copyright ©2009 Izzy Galvez

God Bless,
Love,
- Izzy

Photography - Mt. Rainier

2009-07-26T00:19:00.000-07:00

Waiting

2009-06-11T04:11:00.000-07:00

I've always been a hopeless romantic. I can remember having my first crush when I was about 3 years old. Cooties didn't exist to me. lol. But being a hopeless romantic, I've always had a respect for girls and the human body. And I've always believed in the sanctity of sex and marriage. Sex can wait... Honestly, I'm more concerned about my first kiss, holding hands, etc. lol.

Well, anyway, the following is just another expression/reflection on my thoughts about waiting and love... I know she's out there somewhere... *sigh*

I might be
The only guy like Me,
Hoping and waiting
On some kind of dream
About Love, about the One,
The only One for me...

And it might seem
My heart's a bit naive,
Thinking She's waiting
On the same kind of dream
About Love, about the One,
The only One for...

But I'll wait!
I'll wait,
However long it takes!
I won't break!
Won't break,
The promise that I made!...

Yeah, I'll wait!
I'll wait,
However far away!
'Till the day!
The day,
You're finally mine to take
Home!...

Oh...

I'm hoping and waiting,
On some kind of dream...
About You...

- "Waiting"
Copyright ©2009 Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love,
- Izzy

Pure

2009-05-29T01:47:00.000-07:00

Before I say anything else, I'm excited to announce that I've registered izzygalvez.com! Now my blog's home is izzygalvez.com instead of izzygalvez.blogspot.com (though, any links for izzygalvez.blogspot.com will automatically forward to izzygalvez.com). You'll also notice some minor changes to the layout, including the new header... :)

Recently, things have been going slow for me, songwriting-wise. The end of April and first week of May I was busy finishing my first year of college, which I think was a successful year, over all. I managed to score a 3.61 cumulative GPA!.. I've definitely grown a lot this last year, stepped out of my comfort zone. When I started this blog back in 2006 I was such a shy kid. Now, I'm learning that I am more extroverted than I thought. Haha.

But yeah, my college experience so far has been good. Just staying healthy and safe, being myself, and following God. The Fall looks very promising as well. You'll hear more about it as things get closer. :)

Anyway, the following is a short prayer I wrote earlier tonight. You can never be too far away from God, but that shouldn't stop you from trying to be close...

Purify me.
Burn inside me.
Fill me up with Your love.
Breathe into my lungs...

Purify me.
Work inside me.
Heal me, undo the scars.
Bleed into my heart...

Make me pure...
Make me Yours...
Again...

- "Pure"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love,
- Izzy

Random

2009-04-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

I made this up and put it as my status on Facebook... I liked it, a lot. And it's actually pretty profound, despite the word play. :)

"...is but a small dot, a period, searching for meaning in the dictionary of life... Punctuation trying to fill the void of its punctured heart."

- Izzy Galvez

A Place For My Heart

2009-04-05T15:40:00.000-07:00

I love too much to not love,
And hope to much to not....
My big heart weighs me down,
But my big heart lifts me up...

Is this big heart
Of mine a curse?
Heavy falls hard,
That's why I'm hurt,
I'm strong on the inside,
But not on the surface,
I love too much to not...

Is this big heart
Of mine broken?
Can't tell when it's dark,
Or when I'm cold, and
I'm strong on the surface,
But not on the inside,
I hope too much to not...

I just hope Love
Won't let me down...

So, tell me if
There's something wrong,
Tell me if this
Will last for long.
I just want a place,
Where I feel I belong!...

So, tell me why
I feel this way,
Tell me If I
Will be okay.
I just want a place,
For my heart to stay!...

Oh, I just hope Love
Will find a place for Me...
And my big heart...

- "A Place For My Heart"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez

God Bless,
Love, :)
- Izzy Galvez

Without You

2009-03-22T15:17:00.000-07:00

A short love song... that is meant to be taken either way... To God or to someone special... :)

I'm lost for words
When it comes to You.
And I find the more
That I think of You:...

All that I thought
I knew before,
And all that I thought
Was beautiful,
Is nothing
Compared to You...

And I never thought
Love could be more,
But You proved me wrong
So beautifully...
I'm nothing
Without You...

Oh, I'm lost for words
When it comes to You.
And I find the more
That I think of You...
The more I love You...

I'm nothing...
Without You...

- "Without You"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

I Was Wrong

2009-03-21T00:30:00.000-07:00

This little idea came to me earlier today, and wouldn't go away... So, I finally took the time to form it, and let it grow... It made me think about times when I've done things that hurt someone/God... Thank God, God doesn't give up on us, even if we don't always deserve Him...

If I told You
I'm sorry,
And showed You
The part of Me
That wishes it could
Turn back the pages...

Would you give me
Your time?
And forgive me
For lying?...
I never thought I'd
Have to say this!...

But...
I was wrong.
I'm not as strong
As I thought.
I threw away all I had,
Now I don't deserve you back!...

But if it's good-bye,
Please don't regret the good times!...
I'm sorry!...
Oh, will you smile for me
One last time?....

I'm sorry!...
I'm sorry...
Oh...
I was wrong...

- "I Was Wrong"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Let Me Be Your Hope

2009-03-16T18:16:00.000-07:00

A short but to-the-point song... Nothing else I need to say, except, "I'll always be here for you"...

Let me ease your pain,
Let me keep you warm,
Let me be your strength,
The calm to your storm...

Let me be your sun,
Let me be your light,
Let me be the one
To hold you tight...

Let me be your trust,
Let me be your love,
Let me be your hope,
I won't let you go!...

Won't you let me, let me,
Let me be your hope!....
Oh-oh-oh...

I won't ever, ever,
Ever let you go....
No, no, no...

Let me be your hope...

- "Let Me Be Your Hope"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love, :)
- Izzy Galvez

Tell Me

2009-03-06T18:36:00.000-08:00

*sigh*

I don't know what to say,
I don't know what to do,
I don't know what to think...
But all I've thought about is You...

I don't know if it's just Me,
Or if these feeling are true...
But I've never seen anything
That's as beautiful as You...

So, tell Me that I'm not dreaming,
And that My heart's awake.
'Cause lately every lovely word,
Reminds me of Your name...

Tell Me that I'm not dreaming,
And that My heart's awake...
But promise You'll be gentle,
If you do not feel the same...

Oh...

All I've thought about is You...
'Cause I've never seen anything
That's as beautiful...

- "Tell Me"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Dear Other Half Of My Heart

2009-02-28T17:14:00.000-08:00

I wrote this little poem last night as I was laying in bed... ♥

Dear Other Half of My Heart,...
Wherever You are,
Whoever You may be,
Although We're apart,
Just know I am waiting,
And saving Myself...
For You...

Oh,
Wherever You are,
Whoever You may be...
Take My hopeful heart,
For all that it makes Me...
I'm saving Myself,
Don't want anyone else...
But You...

- "Dear Other Half Of My Heart"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love, :)
- Izzy Galvez

Wonderful

2009-02-27T00:43:00.000-08:00

This is a song I wrote for a very close friend, in October (2008). I finally decided to post it, after singing it in public... Before tonight, she was the first and only person to have heard it... It's a different kind of love song - to a best friend. :)

Heather,
If I could control the weather,
I’d make it rain just for You,
If that would make You smile…

Whoa-oh, and

Heather,
You always make My day better,
Whenever I spend time with You,
If only for a while…

And I want You to know that:

I’ve been thinking a lot about You,
But didn’t have the words ‘till now to
Let You know just how I feel inside,

Straight from my heart…

‘Cause ever since I first met You,
I knew that I wouldn’t get used
To just how wonderful You are…

Whoa-oh, yeah...
(You're wonderful...)

- "Wonderful"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.
Dedicated to Heather V.
You're "stuck" with me, my friend. :)

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Nature

2009-02-20T22:35:00.000-08:00

It was a beautiful day Today, and my wonderful friend Heather and I went on a little adventure with our cameras... I took my favorite pictures, and added my own signature touch. Hope you like them! :)

Click on the thumbnails to see bigger pictures.
(Full resolution is 800 x 600 pixels)

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

My Signature

2009-02-19T13:18:00.000-08:00

A lot of artists have unique signatures... Well, here is my signature (I scanned it into my computer). I've signed "Izzy Galvez" this way for a couple of years now.... I like it. :)

God Bless,
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Nothing Greater

2009-02-16T17:14:00.000-08:00

I find that I do some of my best writing when it all comes to me at once, in a sudden burst of creativity. It's like once I start, I can't and don't want to stop until it's complete... Or at least, until it feels complete to me. I never know what the future holds for my songs, I just hope that God is using me to touch others through my talent...

Anyway, this song is about God's unconditional love, despite the many times we let Him down...

I,
I did it again.
I lied to my only friend
Who's always been there.

Why
Do I have to pretend?
When I am loved...
Just how I am?
Just how I am...

Oh...

I've done
Everything to disappoint You,
Still, when I fall or miss the point, You
Help me back up...

Is this love?
Or something greater?
All I know is that
There's nothing greater,
Than what I have with You.
What I have...

You stop my tears...
You calm my fears...
You're always here,
Always!...

So, God!
I want...
To be closer!
To be Yours!...

Oh, God!
I'm lost!
Help me find my way back...
To the place that's Home!...

Oh...

Is this love?
Or something greater?
All I know is that
There's nothing greater,
Than what I have with You...

- "Nothing Greater"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.
All rights reserved.

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Random

2009-02-14T03:04:00.000-08:00

I came up with this little quote earlier, and liked it a lot. I just wanted to post it, because I'm 99.9% sure it's original. :)

"I used to think my life
Would have to be a musical,
So I'd have an excuse to sing...
But then I found you...
That changes everything."

- Izzy Galvez

A Miracle

2009-02-10T21:40:00.000-08:00

A short song, not really dedicated to anyone, but inspired by a combination of things...

If I could make a change
And save your day,
I'd be right there for you...

If I could take away
Your pain today,
I'd give it all for you...

'Cause my heart - is aching.
It's hard - just waiting.
Wished on a star - and praying...
For a miracle!
A miracle!...

But the dark - can't stop me.
I'm as far - as you want me...
Hear the stars - singing softly:
You're a miracle!
A miracle!...

Don't you know....

- "A Miracle"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

King Of Hearts Pageant

2009-02-06T23:52:00.000-08:00

Saint Martin's University had it's 4th annual King Of Hearts Pageant tonight. And I was 1 of the 7 participants who signed up. I thought it would be a fun thing to do, because it would force me to be creative... I'm not the most suave guy. :P

I think the funnest part for me was the Pick-up Line contest. I decided to be creative and original however, and not actually say pick-up lines. Instead, I wrote (at the last minute!) and performed a rap about how smooth I "am", because someone so smooth doesn't need pick-up lines. ;) I think it's pretty cleverly written, despite the little time I took to write it...

I was a little disappointed that I didn't place, or win anything. Because I really tried to just be myself; a sweet, funny guy. (I sang a love ballad for the Talent contest)

Anyway, enjoy my silly, fake arrogance! :)

The name's Izzy,
I make the ladies dizzy,
Make them lose their footing,
Make them fall in love with me.

All the fellas
Are jealous,
'Cause all the ladies,
They crave me.

Don't be fooled by these glasses,
'Cause I get chicks by the masses.
Yeah, and you best believe
That I be tapping those... feet.
'Cause I can drop a beat,
Make you move in your seats...

*beatbox solo*

Yeah,
I'm so smooth,
Baby bottoms hate me.
Cooler than ice cubes,
Glaciers wanna date me.

But I stick to humans
Of the female persuasion.
Yeah, you and me, baby,
Make the perfect equation
For love.

So, girl, what's next?
You thinking what I'm thinking?
'Cause I'm thinking... secularism is over rated.
'Cause honestly I just want a girl
I can talk to God about and pray with...

*beatbox solo*

Well, anyway,
Back to me, Izzy G.
No tricks, all treats,
Really sweet.
How about we
Plant a garden...
Put together your two-lips and my two-lips,
Darlin'.

And I'm just getting started,
But please pick me for this year's
King of Hearts, kids.

'Cause you know you want to.
'Cause I get more hunnies than
Winnie The Poo.

Thank you....

- "King Of Hearts 2009"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

The Hardest Part

2009-01-21T19:36:00.000-08:00

Don't worry, I'm okay. :) I was just reflecting on the New Year, and was thinking about some of the struggles I've dealt with in the past, that deal with struggling within myself... Overcoming myself, letting go, and trusting God...

I'm not sure
If I'm ready.
I want to,
But I'm afraid of letting go!

I've been this way for so long,
And I don't
Really care if it's so wrong
Anymore...

But it hurts.
My heart's heavy.
I'm confused,
This situation is getting old!

How could I let things go wrong?
I don't know.
I need something
To hold on to!

Don't let me go!...
Don't let me go...
The hardest part...
Of letting go!...
Is trusting You'll catch me...

I'm letting go!....

- "The Hardest Part"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Broken Enough

2009-01-05T14:32:00.000-08:00

It's been some time since I wrote a piece without a melody; a poem. I think the inspiration for what I am about to post, comes from my last song I wrote, where it says: "Take the time to / Try to write you / A different kind of prayer." A lot of my songs are, in a way, prayers; conversations with God. But it's been awhile since I took the creative energy to write a song to God, but just focus on the words alone...

I'm broken enough
To need you,
Lonely enough
To want you.

Not close enough
To see you,
But far enough
To long to...

I'm broken enough
To need you,
Lonely enough
To want you.

Not strong enough
To be used,
But weak enough
To stop you...

Won't you fill me up
And fix me.
'Cause your love is what
I'm missing...

I could never have enough...

- "Broken Enough"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez

God Bless,
Love, :)
- Izzy Galvez

Breathe

2009-01-03T03:34:00.000-08:00

"Be still, and know that I am God" - Psalm 46:10

Hey, it's me
Again...
With my paper and pen.
Oh...

But nothing's wrong.
I just...
Wanted to say Hello.
And...

Take the time to
Try to write you
A different kind of prayer...
Oh...

So, with my heart
And open arms.
I breathe you in
Like air...

I breathe you in.
I'm there...
With you...

Oh...
I breathe you in...

- "Breathe"
Copyright ©2009, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Red

2008-12-28T03:45:00.000-08:00

"Sometimes, I feel like a monster,
And times, I feel like a saint.
I'm on my knees,
You're my favorite disease.
And I love the way you kill me,
I love the way you heal me..."
- "Favorite Disease", Thousand Foot Krutch

I think there's
Something wrong with me,
'Cause I don't seem to fit in.
My heart doesn't seem to fit in

My chest...
I love too much
And think too less.
I'm an open book,
But a love letter
That's never been read...

Oh...
Never been read...
Oh...
And...

I bleed where
Nobody can see.
But I can't seem to fix it.
My heart doesn't need to be fixed!

I'm left
To accept what
Can't be different.
Yeah, 'cause until now,
My favorite color
Has never been red...

Oh...
Never been---

My beating heart
Is breaking me apart,
My beating heart
Is holding me together!

My beating heart
Is tearing me apart,
My beating heart's
Putting me back together!

Oh,

My beating heart
Is breaking me apart,
My beating heart
Is holding me together!

My beating heart
Is tearing me apart,
My beating heart's
Putting me back together
Again!...

Yeah, but until now,
My favorite color...
Has never been red...

- "Red"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

My Cup

2008-12-17T12:43:00.000-08:00

I was up last night thinking about what it's like to hurt yourself, through sin. I pictured it like a cup that we try to fill. But the cup has cracks in it, so it leaks. This is the symbol I used for original sin (the fall); A cup that's been broken. The only thing that doesn't leak through the cup is the blood of Jesus, because it's thick. God's love is so thick. And ultimately, the only thing that can truly fill us up is this blood/love... Here is that idea put into song...

My cup broke
With the fall.
It can't hold
Anything at all.

And though I've patched
The cracks,
My little cup still leaks...

Now my cup is
Dry and empty.
All the drinks I've
Tried have left me
Stained, and

My little cuts still bleed...

My child,
My child,
You do not bleed alone!
My out-stretched arms will catch you.
I will not let you go...

My child,
My child,
You'll die on bread alone!
My bless-ed blood will fill you,
Until your cup is full...

My cup broke
With the fall,
And for a time,
Couldn't hold
Anything at all.

But though it still
Has cracks,
Somehow it doesn't leak...

I guess there is
No bigger love,
Or thicker blood,
Than the One
That bleeds for me...

My child,
My child,
You do not bleed alone!
My out-stretched arms will catch you.
I will not let you go...

My child,
My child,
You'll die on bread alone!
My bless-ed blood will fill you,
Until your cup is full...

Yeah,
Until your little heart is whole...

- "My Cup"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Myself

2008-12-07T00:20:00.000-08:00

Another idea for a song, kind of on the same note as the previous one, but this would be the chorus of a song, rather than a verse.

I'm just trying to be myself!
In a world of fakes and duplicates!
Just trying to be myself!
Not anyone else!

I'm just trying to be myself!
I won't play the insignificant!..
I'm still human like you!..
Oh!..

- "Myself"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

Don't Hate

2008-12-03T16:53:00.000-08:00

Just a short, quick, but strong idea... I will most likely turn this into a full song later (it feels like the 1st verse), and go deeper into it.

If our God above
Is a God of love,
Then why are we so afraid?

To love like Jesus,
If it's Love that frees us?
Deep down we're all the same...

Don't hate...

- "Don't Hate"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love,
- Izzy Galvez

I Really Do

2008-11-28T17:43:00.000-08:00

I didn't have to
Write this song.
And sing it for You,
Don't get me wrong.

But when there's something on my chest,
It always seems to come out best...
This way...

So please forgive me,
If this is too much.
It isn't easy,
When it comes to Love.

But it is something I can't help,
'Cause I am sure I've never felt...
This way...

(Before!) Before!
I say anything more!
There's one thing You should know!:
I don't think
There's any like You...

(Never felt this way before!)
Before!
This is something new!
And it's all because of You!
And I think
I really like You...

Yeah, I know
I really do...

I didn't have to
Write this song.
And sing it for You,
Don't get me wrong.

But Beautiful, you steal my breath,
And the heart that's inside my chest...
Away...

But I think
I'll be okay...
I really do... :)

- "I Really Do"
Copyright 2008, Izzy Galvez.
All rights reserved.

God Bless,
Love, :)
- Izzy Galvez

Happy Thanksgiving!

Roses

2008-11-10T14:25:00.000-08:00

A friend and I discovered roses that had been thrown away behind a building. They were on the ground in a pile with other dead plants. I decided to take the 4 roses that were still in good condition and stick them in the ground. Our "garden" is beautiful, and it's sort of become our secret place, where we can just talk to each other and be with God. :)

Here are some pictures of the roses:
(Click on the thumbnails to see bigger pictures)

God Bless,
Love, :)
- Izzy Galvez

You Take My Breath Away

2008-11-08T19:45:00.000-08:00

I might add more to this song later, but for right now, it was the creative release I needed. lol *sigh* Curse my hopelessly hopeful heart. :)

I can't pick
Just one thing
About You,
'Cause You're beautiful
As a whole!...

And I don't
Want to be
Without You,
'Cause You make me feel
Like I'm whole!...

Oh...

I love You
Because You
Are You.
What more is there to say?

And I fall...
How I fall!,
In love,
More and more every day...
You take my breath away...

Away...
You take my breath away...

- "You Take My Breath Away"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love, :)
- Izzy Galvez

Beautiful You

2008-11-01T22:18:00.000-07:00

Here's another small sample of one of the songs I'm working on. I feel like I haven't posted much lately, because I've been so busy, so I thought it would be good to post something new.

Your love is
What makes this
World so
Beautiful...

And You are
Where My heart
Is home,
Beautiful You...

Oh... Oh...
Beautiful You...

Oh... Oh...
Beautiful...

- "Beautiful You"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,

Izzy Galvez

All That I Need

2008-09-30T22:56:00.000-07:00

I'm not done writing this song, but I wanted to share the chorus, because as I was writing this I had a deep artistic moment where it just flowed out and flowed together. Where I felt touched and inspired, because the lyrics just felt so true...

They can take all that I've got,
But they can't take away my heart,
'Cause you've had it
From the start!

And they can take away the sun,
But it'll never be too dark,
'Cause I've got You
And the stars!

You're all that I need!...

- "All That I Need"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

More And More

2008-09-27T22:36:00.000-07:00

This song isn't really addressed to anyone. But like all of my love songs, I know that someday I'll have someone to sing them to... *sigh* Though sometimes I wish it were easier to know....

When I'm with you
My heart sings a love song.
And I miss you
Though it hasn't been long.

I get excited when I
Get a text or call.
You just have a way
Of making me fall

More and more in love,
More and more in love,
More and more in love
With you...

Oh...

And every time,
You're close to me I feel safe.
Just takes your smile
To flip around a bad day.

You're always so beautiful,
But above all,
You just have a way
Of making me fall

More and more in love,
More and more in love,
More and more in love
With you...

Oh...

More and more in love,
More and more in love,
More and more in love...

I can't stop falling...

- "More And More"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

You'll Be

2008-09-16T00:16:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since I've posted anything. This is just a short song about love, and my inner romantic wondering about the possibilities a new life (college) brings... Been thinking about that a lot lately...

Am I asking for too much?
To want to find someone,
Who's waiting... Waiting....
Waiting for me?

Oh...

But though it may be awhile
'Till we're together,
I promise I'll / wait.
'Cause I know someday!...

Yeah...

You'll be,
You'll be,
So worth it!
So perfect!

It'll be,
It'll be,
So beautiful it hurts!...
'Cause you'll be mine,
And I'll be yours....

Oh, Oh...
So beautiful...

You'll be,
You'll be...
So beautiful...

- "You'll Be"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

You Don't Care

2008-08-04T02:35:00.000-07:00

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." - John 3:16

Jesus,
You see what
I've done...

But...

You don't care,
You just want
My love...

What...

Did I do
To deserve you?
It doesn't seem fair...

Because though
I desert you,
You're still standing there...

I can't spell it out
More clearly than you do...
"I died for you..."

Oh...

You don't care...
You do it all for Love...

- "You Don't Care"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez

God Bless,
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

Broken Lullaby

2008-07-12T01:57:00.000-07:00

"But it is for you, O Lord, that I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer." - Psalm 38.15

Sometimes I wish
I could just / disappear,
Be anywhere but here,
Losing faith in
Everything to be okay...

I know I shouldn't cry,
But it's hard to feel alright,
When your only song
Is a broken lullaby...

I know You're out there!
I know You care!... Oh...
But I need You...
To sing me the words
To a better world,...
Jesus...

La la, la la...
La la, la...
La la, la, la...
Oh...

Sing me the words...
Fix my broken lullaby...

- "Broken Lullaby"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

My God (Freestyle)

2008-06-25T02:40:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, when writing a song, I will begin humming a melody, and improvise. I just let the melody flow out, and go where I think it sounds good. But this time, I've done something a little different. And it's a first... lol. I started with off with a couple of words, and before I knew it, those words became a line, and another line, and another. I guess you would call it "Freestyle", but I'm not that into rap music.

Anyway, I thought I'd share it with you, because even if it was made up on the spot, I think it still expresses a lot of what makes me who I am. :)

When I feel like / I can't go on any more,
Like every muscle in my body is sore,
Whenever I / stumble, and fall to the floor,
You're always there every time I need the support.
When it feels like / the rain won't stop,
It's not getting brighter,
Like I'm sinking, and my problems are getting higher,
You keep me warm like my own personal fire.
I'm undeserving, but Your burning love
Will never expire....

And words can only begin to describe,
The way you make me feel inside,
The way you took me by the hand,
And changed me, gave me hope in life.
My comfort when I am not strong,
The wings that help me carry on,
You're more than just words to this song,
You're everything. You are my God...

- "My God (Freestyle)"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

We'll Make It Through

2008-05-04T20:47:00.000-07:00

"Sometimes life is hard...
But You, You make it easier.
Yeah You, You make it easier.
You help me hold on a little longer,
Your love makes me stronger,
When it all falls apart...
Yeah, 'cause sometimes life is hard..."
- "Life is Hard", Eric Durrance

I feel like I could talk to you
About / anything I wanted to.
All doubt / seems to disappear from my mind,
When you're here by my side...

I feel like I could walk with you
On water if we wanted to.
I don't / know where I'd be without you,
So glad you're in my life...

And I!...
Know that everything's gonna be alright.
'Cause I've got you and you've got me...
We'll make it through!...

Tonight!...
Everything is going to be alright.
'Cause I've got you and you've got me.
Oh, I believe in us tonight!...

And if there's one word to describe you,
A 'miracle' would be so like you...
You've shown me that you don't need wings / to fly,
All it takes is a little hope

And I!...
Know that everything's gonna be alright.
'Cause I've got you and you've got me...
We'll make it through!...

Tonight!...
Everything is going to be alright.
'Cause I've got you and you've got me.
Oh, I believe in us tonight!...
We'll make it through!...

I believe in you and I!...
We'll make it through!...
We'll make it through...

Oh, I believe...

- "We'll Make It Through"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez. All rights reserved.
Dedicated to Jozzy, my "twin" and best friend. You're amazing and I'll always be here for you.

God Bless, :)
Love

- Izzy Galvez

Hopelessly Hopeful

2008-03-24T02:22:00.000-07:00

Love is patient...

Sometimes the only thing,
That keeps me going,
Is knowing
Someday I'll find you...

And I can only dream,
What it would be like,
Yeah...
To be with you...

Oh,
Call it hopeless,
Call it hopeful,
Call it a little bit of both.

Oh,
But when it comes to you,
There's nothing I wouldn't do,
So, I'll wait for you...

Yeah,
I'll keep waiting...

Oh...
Call me hopeless,
Call me hopeful...

You make me a little bit
Of both...

- "Hopelessly Hopeful"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

After The Rain [Edit 1]

2008-03-23T02:23:00.000-07:00

[Edit 1 - I made a few small changes to the lyrics and rewrote the ending of the song.]

"Sometimes faith feels like doubt,
And sometimes I wonder if we'll ever get out.
Sometimes life hurts just like now,
But you gotta know it's all gonna come back around..."
- "Wish You Well", Thousand Foot Krutch

She locks herself in her room,
Contemplating what to do,
As the tears roll down her face,
Just wishing she could just erase

Herself from History,
'Cause every day's a tragedy,
And,
She's so close to giving in...

But it doesn't have to end
Like this!
No!...

This prayer goes out,
To all those faced with doubt!
I know it's hard
To see through these dark clouds!

But there's a better way!
Things will
Get better someday!
Don't throw your hope away...

The sun always comes...
After the rain...

And I still can't believe it.
This all seems like a dream...
Who would've known?...
I remember talking to her
On the phone.

And I wonder if there's something
I could've done differently,
Yeah,
Anything to change her story...

'Cause it didn't have to end
Like this!...
No!...

This prayer goes out
To all those faced with doubt!
I know it's hard
To see through these dark clouds!

But there's a better way!
Things will
Get better someday!
Don't throw your hope away...

The sun always comes...
After the rain...

After the rain...
Oh...

(You have so much more to give...)

Yeah,
You don't have to end it...
Like this...

- "After The Rain"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.
Dedicated to everyone who feels like there is no way out of the storm... There's a better way, things will get better... You don't have to end it like this...

God Bless,
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

PS: Happy Easter! :)

American Idol!

2008-01-22T22:44:00.000-08:00

I was on TV! :)
Here's my 1 second of fame:

Read about my experience at:
http://izzygalvez.blogspot.com/2007/08/my-american-idol-adventure-part-2.html

God Bless! :)

- Izzy Galvez

Start Over

2008-01-21T04:00:00.000-08:00

Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance; for you felt a godly grief, so that you were not harmed in any way by us. For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation and brings no regret, but worldly grief produces death.
- 2 Corinthians 7.9-10
I did this to myself,
Can't blame anyone else
But me...
But me...

Fallen from where I stood,
Don't see how someone could
Love me...
Love me now!

So,
Take me!
Break me!
Change me!
Save me!

Make me
Over again!
Make me new!...
I want to start over
For you!...

I've wasted so much time,
Don't have an excuse why.
It's me...
It's me...

These feelings of remorse,
Eat away at my core.
Kill me...
Kill me now!

And,
Take me!
Break me!
Change me!
Save me!

Make me
Over again!
Make me new!...
I want to start over
For you!...

For you!...
And give my heart over
To you!...

Oh...
Make me new!...
I want to start over...

For you!...

- "Start Over"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.
God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

More Than *Edit.2

2008-01-05T15:04:00.000-08:00

*Edit.2 - I added another verse to the song, and rewrote the explanation, giving more detail to the reason behind the song.
*Edit.1 - I changed 1 line in the chorus and rewrote 3 lines in the ending. I think it feels more complete as a song now. :)

"So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. And God blessed them... God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good."
- taken from Genesis 1.27-28; 1.31

"Be very careful if you make a woman cry,
because God counts her tears.
The woman came out of a man's rib,
Not from his feet to be walked on,
Not from his head to be superior.
But from the side to be equal,
Under the arm to be protected,
And next to the heart to be loved."
- Hebrew Talmud

I really don't know how to explain what I'm feeling right now... My heart feels like it's on fire, and all I know is God has really worked through me to write this song... It breaks my heart when I see girls hurting themselves because they don't think they are beautiful enough or because they feel worthless.

It breaks my heart, because none of that is true... If only they could see just how beautiful they really are and just how much they are worth in God's eyes. Everything that God creates reflects his beauty and his love. And we are especially created in God's image... We are more beautiful and worth so much more to God than anything else.

And that's the message I wanted to get across with this song: You are worth more than the most precious stone, you are worth more than you could ever know. Because You are created in His own (image), and you are beautiful...

It really does break my heart, and I wish everyone (girls and guys) could hear/read this song one day...

I wish I could show you,
What I see,
When I look in your eyes...

I wish I could hold you,
When you need,
Somebody by your side...

You are so much more,
Than what they say you are worth!...

You are worth:
More than the most precious stone!
More than you could ever know!
You are created in His own!...
You're beautiful!...
I wish I could show you,
From above,
Just how cherished you are...

I wish I could clothe you,
With the love,
That I hold in my heart...

'Cause you are so much more,
Than what they say you are worth!...

You are worth:
More than the most precious stone!
More than you could ever know!
You are created in His own!...
You're beautiful!...
More than any silver or gold!
More than anything in the world!
You are worth so much more!...
You're beautiful!...

You're beautiful!...
You're beautiful!...
You're beautiful!...

You're beautiful...

- "More Than (Beautiful)"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.
Dedicated to You...

God Bless, :)
All of my love,

- Izzy Galvez

I'd Give It All

2008-01-02T11:52:00.000-08:00

The following song is a different kind of love song. I wanted to try and look at love in a different way. It's sort of from an "if" perspective, and, basically, it says "I'd give it all, to have someone like you (in my life)". And sticking with the theme I've had lately, especially with my song "When Two Become One", I think this song would make a great wedding proposal. :) But that's just me *wink* (Not anytime soon though! lol If that's what you were thinking... We'll just have to be patient, believe me.) Hehe

If I were to paint a picture of you,
A thousand words wouldn't start to describe,
The beauty that I see in you,
These feelings that I hold inside...

There's just no simple way to say it,
'Cause Beautiful's an understatement.
And if I had the chance
To give you my heart,
I'd give it all to you...

Yeah,
All to you...

Oh...

If I were to paint a picture of you,
You would be the brightest star in the sky,
'Cause nothing shines brighter than you,
You are the diamond in my life...

There's just no simple way to say it,
'Cause Beautiful's an understatement.
And if I had the chance
To give you my heart,
I'd give it all to you...

Yeah,
All to you...

Oh...

I'd give it all to you!..
Every last beat of my heart
For you!..
I'd give it all to you!...
Every last breath just to be
With you!...

Yeah,
I'd give it all,
To have someone like you...

- "I'd Give It All"
Copyright ©2008, Izzy Galvez.

Happy New Year!

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

Calling Out To You

2007-12-28T01:28:00.000-08:00

Her little wings
Can only take her so far.
This weight is holding her down...

Each little thing
Replays over in her mind.
It's tearing her apart...

But she knows, (But she knows...)
There's One who hears her heart!...

And she's crying out to You!, (Crying out...)
'Cause it's all she knows to do! (All she knows...)
God, I'm calling out to You!,
'Cause I need You!... (I need You...)

And I'm reaching out for You!, (Reaching out...)
As I fall down before You! (I fall down...)
God, I'm calling out to You!,
'Cause I need You!...
I need You... Now...

His little dreams
Can only take him so far.
This place is holding him back...

So many things
Replaced by pain in his life.
He's falling apart...

But he knows, (But he knows...)
There's One who hears his heart!...

And he's crying out to You!, (Crying out...)
'Cause it's all he knows to do! (All he knows...)
God, I'm calling out to You!,
'Cause I need You!... (I need You...)

And I'm reaching out for You!, (Reaching out...)
As I fall down before You! (I fall down...)
God, I'm calling out to You!,
'Cause I need You!...
I need You... Now...

I need You here by my side,
I need to know I'm not alone,
I need You here in my life,
I need Your love to make me whole...

And I know, (and I know...)
You hear our prayers and hearts!...

And I'm crying out to You!, (Crying out...)
'Cause it's all I know to do! (All I know...)
God, I'm calling out to You!,
'Cause I need You!... (I need You...)

And I'm reaching out for You!, (Reaching out...)
As I fall down before You! (I fall down...)
God, I'm calling out to You!,
'Cause I need You!...
I need You...

Now...

- "Calling Out To You"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

What You Do

2007-12-18T19:05:00.000-08:00

If you could see what it's like when I write a song, you would see how carried away I can get. There's no doubt that I put a lot of emotion into what I write... especially if it's a love song. And it's an interesting thing - when I write a love song. I often have to remind myself that I'm not actually in love. lol

But it gets me thinking... What is love without imagination? There is none.... And this is why I call myself a "hopelessly hopeful romantic", because imagination is an important part of hope. And so, by being hopeful, I fill myself up with love so that my heart may be ready...

Ooo,
I don't know what it is you do
To me.
Yeah...

But you,
Have changed my world around.
Yes, you,
It's true...

'Cause you don't even have to say much,
It's every little thing that you do.
And I can't help myself from,
Falling in love with you.

And every night,
Before I close my eyes,
I think about you...
And it's all because of what you do...

Yeah...
What you do...

Ooo,
You are the reason that I still
Believe.
Yeah...

And you,
Have me walking on clouds.
Yes, you,
It's true...

'Cause you don't even have to say much,
It's every little thing that you do.
And I can't help myself from,
Falling in love with you.

And every night,
Before I close my eyes,
I think about you...
And it's all because of

What you do...
The way you say my name...
What you do...
The way you make my day...

It's what you do...
Every little thing...
About you...

And I can't help myself,
From falling in love with you...

Yeah...
It's true...

- "What You Do"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

When Two Become One

2007-11-30T22:09:00.000-08:00

I dedicate this blog to my amazing and marvelous friend, Jolene Marie. I'm so excited for you, and I can't wait for your wedding! :) I'm blessed to have you as a friend/sidekick (lol). I love you.

How beautiful it is when two become one... When two souls join hearts in marriage... When a man and woman vow to be together, and become more than lovers. Love is beautiful...

I often find myself reflecting in this notion of love and marriage. And it only makes sense that a hopelessly hopeful romantic like me would have a great imagination. I've never been in a relationship, but I've learned that love is more than a feeling and that purity has a deeper meaning.

The best gift you can give your spouse is purity - purity of the body, mind, heart, and soul. I say this because a virgin can claim the title of "virgin", but still live a life of perversion and sexual immorality. And I'm not afraid to say that I've made mistakes. I'm still a virgin, but even for those who choose not to wait... it's never to late for repentance. It's never too late for purity. And I pray that people will be able to see that.

True love conquers all, and there is no love truer than the love our God in Heaven has for us. Out of love, he embraced the cross for us, so that we may have new life. In the same way, we can offer ourselves to our spouses - out of love, so that our marriages may bring us closer to God...

"Love is patient... Love is kind... Love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude... Love does not insist on its own way... Love is not irritable or resentful... Love does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth... Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things... Love never ends..."
- taken from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

When two become one,
Nothing can stop love.
True love conquers all...

When two souls join hearts,
No dream is too far.
Anything is possible...

Oh...

To give yourself
To someone else,
To become more than lovers.

How beautiful
Love's candle glows,
When one half finds another...

Oh...

When you look at me,
There's no place I'd rather be!,
Than here in your arms...

When you say those words,
It lights up my world.
You've captured my heart!...

Oh...

To give yourself
To someone else,
To become more than lovers!

How beautiful
Love's candle glows,
When one half finds another!...

Oh...

How beautiful...
How beautiful...
Oh...

You've captured my heart...
And today marks the start
Of our lives...

- "When Two Become One"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.
Dedicated to Her...

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

My Heart

2007-11-23T02:26:00.000-08:00

"Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
So I will bless you as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands and call on your name.
My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast,
and my mouth praises you with joyful lips
when I think of you on my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.
My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me."
- Psalm 63.3-8

Who needs wealth,
When I've got your help.
You show me the way...

Who needs light,
When I've got your eyes,
To show me the way...
To a better place...

You are my shelter
When I'm falling apart.
You are the answer
To my lonely heart.

You're everything to me.
The air beneath my wings.
You are my heart...

Oh...
My heart...

Who needs drugs,
When I've got your love,
To take me away...

Who needs words,
When a smile says more.
You take me away...
To a better place...

You are my shelter
When I'm falling apart.
You are the answer
To my lonely heart.

You're everything to me.
The air beneath my wings.
You are my heart!...
My hope!...
My love!...
My home!...

Oh...

You're everything to me.
The air beneath my wings...
You are my heart...

- "My Heart"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

Touched

2007-11-12T21:35:00.000-08:00

I really don't have much to say. Everything that I want to say is in the following poem/song. Last year I wrote about a profound dream I had involving a friend. It's the dream that inspired my song, "I'm Here With You (Lullaby)", which was originally titled "Lullaby In A Dream".

The following poem/song is a reflection on that dream, and how that friend has touched my heart, not only in the dream, but because of who she is and for being my friend.

If you want to read about the dream and songs, you can click on these links:
- Lullaby In A Dream:
http://izzygalvez.blogspot.com/2006/11/lullaby-in-dream.html
- I'm Here With You (Lullaby):
http://izzygalvez.blogspot.com/2007/04/im-here-with-you.html

Where do I start?
I don't know what to say.
You've touched my heart
In such a special way.

It's hard to describe.
I can't put it to words.
Just believe me when I
Say you're a beautiful girl...

I'll always remember that dream,
And the way that you seemed
So invisible...
As everyone passed you by...

I went over to where you were,
And seeing you cry hurt.
I asked what was wrong...
As I sat down by your side...

And I'll never forget,
What happened next...

Oh...

You looked at me,
And I looked at you...
You smiled at me,
And I saw into
Your heart...

You looked at me,
And I looked at you...
You smiled at me,
And that's when you
Touched my heart...

Oh...

I'll always remember that dream,
And what happened before I woke up.
Just want you to know I'll soak up
All of your tears...

'Cause you've touched my heart
In such a special way.
I'll always be here for you,
And that will never change...

- "Touched"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.
Dedicated to Sadie Rae.
I miss you, and I'm glad I know you.

God Bless, :)
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

Expression.29 *Edit.1

2007-11-10T16:33:00.000-08:00

*Edit.1 - I added a new verse, rewrote half of the chorus, and changed the ending. I really should have just waited to post it, but oh well, it's complete now. :)

"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."
- Romans 8.38-39

You never cease to amaze me,
With the way that You love me.
You make me feel so beautiful,
When I hate every part of me....

And You always leave me speechless,
'Cause Your love is so perfect.
You've given me wings like angels',
And filled me up with just one breath!

You are beautiful, merciful,
Everliving, powerful,
Almighty, and faithful,
The one and only God of all...

You make me feel so beautiful.
Life's worth living, 'cause I know,
You love me, are my hope.
You are amazing beyond words!...

Oh...

You've reached out Your arms and caught me,
Held me when I was falling.
Of all the things I've learned from You,
I'll never forget what hope means...

'Cause You've embraced the cross for me,
Out of love to set me free.
No words could ever describe You.
Your love is simply beyond words!...

You are beautiful, merciful,
Everliving, powerful,
Almighty, and faithful,
The one and only God of all...

You make me feel so beautiful.
Life's worth living, 'cause I know,
You love me, are my hope.
You are amazing beyond words!...

Oh...

You never cease to amaze me...
You always leave me speechless,
With the way that You love me...
You are amazing beyond words...

- "Beyond Words"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

Lonely Heart

2007-11-06T22:17:00.000-08:00

Things have been pretty stressful for me lately, with school and getting things in order for college. It's just been really frustrating. I am going to be the first of my generation in my family, though I have a lot of older cousins, to graduate from high school. Also, one of the first of my entire family to go to college... I just feel like I'm at such a disadvantage, because this is all new for my family.

I'm still trying to fit in to my school. It's hard, because everyone else in my class has known each for awhile now, but I've only known them for a year. And I come from such a different family background than everyone else.

And even though I've really bonded with my classmates, I still feel left out in some ways. And I was thinking about this today, and I realized that I've never really had a best friend. I have friends at school and church, but not really any who I just "hang out" with. I don't know, I feel so lonely sometimes.

However, I think because I've never had a lot of friends, I've learned to cherish them more. And I am deeply thankful for them, because I wouldn't be inspired to keep writing and sharing my blog, without them...

Anyway, the following poem/song is a reflection of the loneliness I was going through today (Maybe you can fix that? lol). I'm fine, though. I just needed to get it out...

He's never really had a best friend,
The kind you spend time with on weekends...
He's always felt so left out...

He's the nice guy, the quiet type,
With that look in his eyes
That makes you wonder...
What he's thinking about...

And he sits in his room, all alone,
Opens his notebook, and writes a poem.
He's got a big heart,
But wonders if they'll ever see that part
Of him...

And he's not one for crying,
So he does it quietly...
He sings to himself softly,
'Cause it takes his mind off of things...

Oh...

He's never felt so cold.
He's never felt so alone.
He's never felt so far
From the ones he holds in his heart.

He's never felt so cold.
He's never felt so alone.
He's reaching to the stars
For answers to his lonely heart...

His lonely heart...

Oh...

He's the nice guy, the quiet type...
With that look in his eyes
That makes you wonder...
What he's thinking about...

- "Lonely Heart"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Thank you for reading this,

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-11-05T20:35:00.000-08:00

"Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.”"
- John 4.13-14

The paint washes away
As the rain falls down,
Leaving not a stain
As the storm calms down...

The canvas is empty,
A day's new beginning.
The puddles a memory
Of what used to be...

Oh, Gentle waters,
Poured from the Father.
Wash over me, cleanse all of me,
Ocean of mercy!

Oh, Gentle waters,
Love like no other.
Rain down on me, make me holy,
Oh, Tears of mercy!...

The paint washes away
As the rain falls down...
The puddles a memory
Of what used to be...

Wash over me!
Cleanse all of me!
Rain down on me!
Make me holy!

Oh, Gentle waters,
Poured from the Father,
Love like no other!
Rain down on me...

And make me holy...

- "Gentle Waters"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-10-31T21:00:00.000-07:00

"Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? —unless, indeed, you fail to meet the test! I hope you will find out that we have not failed.

But we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed. For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may become perfect."
- 2 Corinthians 13.5-9

I'm trying,
To figure out Your plan for me.
I'm trying,
To understand what this all means.

I try to have hope,
And not give up.
But sometimes this road,
Can be so rough...

So, Here I am,
Won't You - Take my hand,
Show me - Where I am
Supposed to be!

Give me the eyes
To see - Your plan for me,
Hold me up - When I
Start to fall!

I need You to carry on...

I'm trying,
To figure out my place in life.
I'm trying,
To understand the ways that I

Can realize my dreams,
Make them come true.
Even when it seems
I don't come through...

So, Here I am,
Won't You - Take my hand,
Show me - Where I am
Supposed to be!

Give me the eyes
To see - Your plan for me,
Hold me up - When I
Start to fall!

I need You to carry on...
I need Your help to be
Who I truly am...

I want You to be the one...
Because my destiny
Is in my own hands...

Help me see Your plan
For me...

- "Your Plan For Me"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

A Simple Prayer

2007-10-24T18:22:00.000-07:00

I'll say a simple prayer today, Lord,...
Offer my thanks...
For all the blessings You gave, Lord,...
To me today...

I'll say a simple prayer today, Lord,...
Bless Your name...
And sing a song of Your praise, Lord,...
To You today...

For You are
Who You say You are,
Maker of the universe
So far and wide.

I'll raise my hands up high!...
Lift up this heart of mine!...

And I'll say:
"Our Father, Who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be thy name."

And I'll say:
"Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
Today..."

I'll say a simple prayer
Today...

- "A Simple Prayer"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

She Said

2007-10-22T18:24:00.000-07:00

The following song/poem was inspired by the saying that says, "dance as if no one is watching, sing as if no one is listening," or something similar. I've seen it used as a motto, or inspirational quote, but I wondered to myself how it could be said to someone, if you were having a deep conversation with them...

What I like about the way I constructed this song/poem is that it gives a little room for your imagination to explore between verses. To think of why she says what she says, or what he's telling her between the verses. Overall, it's a piece about Faith and Love... And maybe you can also relate to this song.

She said, as they sat on her bed,
"There's some things that I regret.
I'm not a perfect person...
How can I be forgiven?"

She said, "If what you say is true,
Then help me be more like you.
There's so much I don't understand,
Just promise me you'll hold my hand..."

And she said, "You're so sweet,
You're so good to me."
She said, "You're something else,
I don't think there's anyone else like you."

She said, "You always know how
To make me smile, like now."
She said, "I'm so thankful
For you my friend, my angel..."

And he said:

"Love - as if there's no tomorrow!
Hug - as if you'll never let go!
Smile - because you never know how far
A little love can go!

Dance - as if no one is watching!
Sing - as if no one is listening!
Breathe - cherish the simple things in life,
My friend, and my love...

Oh...

Because, I'll always love you!
Whenever I hug you,
It's with all my love for you!
And I won't stop smiling for you!

Yeah...

Let's dance the night away!
Let's sing a song today!
Let's cherish the simple things in life,
My friend, and my love!...

Oh...
My friend, and my love...
Yeah..."

And she said, "You're so sweet,
You're so good to me..."
She said, "You're something else,
I don't think there's anyone else...
Like you..."

- "She Said"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.
Dedicated to Ashley Elizabeth.

God Bless,
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-10-21T17:45:00.000-07:00

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil."
- 1 Thessalonians 5.16-22

Thank You God,
Thank you Dad and Mom,
For all I've got,
Though it may not be much...

I've realized life's
Too short to waste time
Living in fear, worrying
About what tomorrow will bring...

So, I'm gonna let go
Of all my negativity.
Let You in, Lord,
Embrace all You have for me.

I'm gonna let go
Of all the things
That used to hold me down!
Let the world know
What this heart is all about!

Yeah...
What it's all about!...

I give You thanks for
Another day, Lord.
For every breath I take,
I give You thanks....

I give You thanks for
My friends and my family, Lord.
But most importantly,
I thank You, Lord, for loving me!...

Oh...

So, I'm gonna let go
Of all my negativity!
Let You in, Lord,
Embrace all You have for me!

I'm gonna let go
Of all the things
That used to hold me down!
Let the world know
What this heart is all about!

Yeah...
What it's all about!...

Oh...

- "Thank You"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

I Pray

2007-10-16T21:36:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, all you can do is pray, and have hope. Hope is never far away...

It's hard
When you're so far away...
My heart
Can only take so much...

And I pray
You'll find a way...
A lot has changed,
But you're still the same to me...

Oh...

You'll always be
Beautiful to me.
Not what you see,
But what's underneath...

And when things start
To fall apart, I pray,
You'll remember hope
Is never far away!

Never far away!...
Never far away...

Oh...

The stars
Are so far away...
But shine
When it gets dark at night...

And I pray
You'll find a way...
Even in the dark,
Hope is bright and never far away...

You'll always be
Beautiful to me.
Not what you see,
But what's underneath...

And when things start
To fall apart, I pray,
You'll remember hope
Is never far away!

Never far away!...
Never far away...

Oh...

I pray...
You'll find a way...

- "I Pray"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

A Smile

2007-10-08T20:59:00.000-07:00

The following poem/song is short and sweet, like this blog post is going to be. I wrote it for someone, but I'm not going to say who. I'll to leave that to you to figure out ;)

You always seem to find a way
To somehow brighten up my day.
You don't even have to try hard,
It's just the way you are...

And as I sit here in my room,
Thinking about all I've been through,
Wondering if you feel the same,
'Cause I just want to say:

If It wasn't for you,
I don't know what I'd do sometimes!
And even when it's been a while,
You lift me up with just a smile!...

With just a smile!...
With just a smile!...
With just a smile!...
You make every day worthwhile...

Oh...

You always seem to find a way
To somehow brighten up my day.
You don't even have to try hard...

It's just the way you are...

- "A Smile"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez
Dedicated to...

God Bless, :)
I Love You,

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-10-07T14:11:00.000-07:00

"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”"
- John 8.12

Looking in Your eyes,
I see the light.
The fire burning
Deep within You.

And it doesn't seem
So cold, Oh no...
This world doesn't seem
So dark anymore...

'Cause Your heart shines
Like the warm sun in the sky.
Drying up all of my tears,
And comforting my fears...

And looking in Your eyes,
I see... Something different,
Something greater, I see the light,
And I feel safer!... Oh...

Here, take this candle of mine,
Set it on fire, so it can shine.
Light this candle of mine,
I want to feel the light!...

'Cause Your heart shines
Like the warm sun in the sky.
Drying up all of my tears,
And comforting my fears...

And looking in Your eyes,
I see... Something different,
Something greater, I see the light,
And I feel safer!... Oh...

I feel the light,
And I feel alright...

- "The Light"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-10-05T20:41:00.000-07:00

"For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light— for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly; but everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
- Ephesians 5.8-17

You probably could never tell,
But there's something I've kept to myself.
You probably would have never guessed,
But there's something I must confess...

I've tried my best to hide this,
But I'm tired of living like this.
We all have our secrets,
But lying to you is my biggest regret.

And, Here I am,
Won't you stay here, listen to
What I've got to say to you,
Even if it hurts you...

So, Here I am,
No more lies, nothing left to hide,
Just me and all that's left inside...
Because I love you...

I'm so sorry...
I'm so sorry for lying to you...
I'm so sorry...
So sorry for hiding the truth...

You probably could never tell,
You probably would have never guessed...
We all have our secrets,
But lying to you is my biggest regret...

And, Here I am,
Won't you stay here, listen to
What I've got to say to you,
Even if it hurts you...

So, Here I am,
No more lies, nothing left to hide,
Just me and all that's left inside...
Because I love you...

And I'm so sorry...
I didn't tell you sooner.
I'm a loser, I'm not worthy,
Don't ignore me, please forgive me...

I'm so sorry...
I'm so sorry for lying to you...
But I love you...
And that's why I'm telling you the truth...

- "I'm So Sorry (Confession)"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-10-02T22:15:00.000-07:00

"According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— the work of each builder will become visible, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each has done. If what has been built on the foundation survives, the builder will receive a reward. If the work is burned up, the builder will suffer loss; the builder will be saved, but only as through fire.

Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple."
- 1 Corinthians 3.10-17

God...
I can not sleep tonight...
Something is just not right...
I'm so lost, Help me find...
A better way this time...

I need You more than ever...
'Cause every day feels like forever...
I want You in my life...
I'm ready for You this time!...

And forget all the things I've said before...
Forget all the things I've done before!...
I don't want to live like this anymore...
Anymore... Anymore...

And forget all the things I've said before...
Forget all the things I've done before!...
I don't want to live like this anymore...
I want something greater to live for!...

And it's You...
I was so wrong to doubt You...
It's You...
It's been so long without You...

It's You...

I need You...
And I'm ready for You this time...

- "This Time (It's You)"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

Have You Ever Felt Like This?

2007-09-28T21:06:00.000-07:00

Most of the poems I write can be called "songs", because when I write them, I write them as I'm singing the lines. I've tried recording myself as I'm going through this process before, but I didn't really know a good way to do it. There's nothing worse than trying to write a song when you can't remember how it sounded at first. lol

After messing around with different recording/audio programs, I've finally found an easy and productive way to record my ideas. I wrote my most recent song, "Always", this way. And as I was writing it, it was really helpful to hear what I've written and build onto that.

Anyway, here is a new poem/song by yours truly. ;)

Have you ever felt like
Inside you could just melt, like
Your stomach was filled with butterflies,
You try to speak, but your tongue is tied?...

Have you ever felt like
Your heart may grow wings and take flight,
You don't want to fall asleep at night,
Because your dreams could never make you feel
Like this?...

Like this...
Like this...
Have you ever felt
Like this?...

And I, close my eyes
For just a moment...
Breathe it in,
And try to hold it...

'Cause all I want is to hold you close,
Don't ever want to let this go...

And I could just melt inside,
Every time that I look in your eyes.
You still give me butterflies,
Time after time...

And my heart feels like it could fly.
I don't want to fall asleep at night,
Because my dreams could never make me
Feel like this...

Have you ever felt
Like this?...

- "Have You Ever Felt Like This?"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

Always

2007-09-17T21:22:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, it's easier for me to say what I want to say through my poetry and songwriting... And much like my song, "I'm Here With You", the following song is dedicated to my friends. And I noticed a lot of similarities between these two songs, but at the same time, I noticed how they were completely unique.

"I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.

It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God’s grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus.

And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God."
- Philippians 1.3-11

I thank God, everyday for my friends, and blessing me with them, because they truly are a gift. I thank God for his love that he pours down from above, and around me; without it I wouldn't be able to have hope. And I thank God for blessing me with the creative talent to write and express myself through my art...

It hurts me,
To see you hurting.
It hurts me,
To see you cry...

And yearning,
For someone to come,
And save you tonight...

It hurts me,
To see you hurting...
Hurts me,
To see you cry...

This candle,
Of my love's burning,
And it's never burned so bright!...

So bright...

And I...
Hope you can see
Just how much
You mean to me!..

'Cause I...
Will always be
Right here!...
Always here when you need me...

Always...
Always...
Always here when you need me....

Always...
Always...
Oh...

'Cause I hurt...
When you hurt...
And I cry...
When you cry...

Wish I could wipe all
Your tears away...

'Cause I hurt...
When you hurt...
And I cry...
When you cry...

But through it all
I'll be here, always...

Always...

- "Always"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.
Dedicated to my friends, my true friends. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to read this...
It really means a lot to me.

God bless,
Love,

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-09-12T17:55:00.000-07:00

"For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit."
- 1 Corinthians 12.12-13

"There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus."
- Galatians 3.28

God, why is there so much hate
In Your Church?...

Why is there so much pain?
'Cause it hurts...

To see the way we've become strangers,
Rather than neighbors...

Instead of fighting for You,
We're fighting over You!...

Oh!...

Jesus didn't die for just
Some of us on the cross.

He died for everyone!...

And Jesus didn't spend his life,
Preaching God's truth,

So that we may choose!...

Who to love...
Whom of us is worthy to God...

Who to love...
'Cause we're all part of the Body of Christ...

Oh... Jesus,
Your church is in pieces...

Oh... Jesus,
Help us reunite the pieces!...

Because You didn't die for just
Some of us on the cross...

You died for everyone!...

And You didn't spend Your life,
Preaching God's truth,

So that we may choose!...

Oh...

Who to love...
'Cause we're all part of the Body of Christ...

- "The Body Of Christ"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-09-11T17:36:00.000-07:00

"But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he was able to stand."
- Mark 9.27

Where would I be, Oh Lord?
If You didn't reach out to find me?...
And where would I be?
If You didn't do all You've done for me?...

And I pray, Lord,
That in everything I do,
May it bring me closer,
Closer to You...

And I thank You,
For everything that You do.
I lift up everything I am,
Everything to You...

Oh, where would I be?
Who would I be?...
If it weren't for You.
If it weren't for You...

Oh... Where would I be?
Who would I be...
If it weren't for You...

If it weren't...
For You...

- "Where Would I Be?"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

Father, God

2007-09-03T18:56:00.000-07:00

"Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and do not forget all his benefits—
who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the Pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
who satisfies you with good as long as you live
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s."
- Psalm 103.1-5

Father, Merciful God,
Forsake me not.
Forgive me for all my sins,
Cleanse me from within...

Father, God in Heaven,
Blessed be Your name.
Help me build Your kingdom on Earth,
May my will be Yours...

For You alone are holy,
You alone are the most high.
I lift my heart to You, Oh Lord,
So You may be glorified!...

Oh, Father, God...
Spirit and Son...
Together, three parts in one,
May Your praises be sung!...

For You alone are holy,
You alone are the most high...
I lift my heart to You, Oh Lord,
So You may be glorified!...

In me...

- "Father, God"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

The Way You Make Me Feel

2007-08-31T18:58:00.000-07:00

I was feeling rather artistic today, as I was going over my recent blog, "All Just For You". And I was thinking about the 2 poems that I wrote... I know my future wife will really appreciate what I've done and the vow I've made.

And who knows, maybe someone will read this and be inspired to make a similar promise to their future spouse, and to write it and save it... What better way to say, "I love you", than by saying "I was willing to wait for you, because I want you to be my one and only."? You know, true love is patient...

Anyway, being the hopelessly hopeful romantic that I am, I thought of what it would be like to be in love, and to truly love that special someone in your life:

It's just the way you
Make me feel
That shows me that
Your love is real.

It's just the way you
Say you love me
That tells me
Just how much you do...

And I wouldn't ask for anything else,
I couldn't ask for more...
But I have to pinch myself
Sometimes just to be sure...

I'm not dreaming...

'Cause baby, you seem
Too real to be true.
And baby, I'd be
So lost without you...

And there isn't a day that goes by
That I don't think of you,
A day where I don't thank God
For my life and meeting you...

'Cause baby, every day I'm with you
Is the best day of my life...

And I'm so glad I found you...

It's just the way you
Make me feel...
The way you
Say you love me
That tells me
This is true...

'Cause baby, I love you,
And there's no one else I want
But you...

- "The Way You Make Me Feel"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

PS: Comments are greatly appreciated. I haven't got a comment on my blog in awhile, and it would be nice to know what you think of my poems and such. Thanks! :)

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2007-08-23T19:52:00.000-07:00

But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” - Lamentations 3.21-24

Maybe I'm crazy
To choose this life.
Maybe I'm wasting
All of my time.

And maybe my heart
Is just too big
For this world
That we live in...

But maybe I'm not so alone.
And maybe someone else knows...
So, I'll hold on... I'll hold on to hope.
I'll hold on, Even though...

Sometimes,
It gets so dark I can't see.
Sometimes,
It gets so hard I can't breathe...

And sometimes...
When everything feels out of reach,
When all I can do is dream, You
Lift me up the way You do...

And that's why
I believe in You...

So, Maybe I'm "crazy",
But nothing could make me
Change the way I feel about You.
And even with nothing,
I know I'd always still have You...

So, I'll hold on... I'll hold on to hope.
I'll hold on, Even though...

Sometimes...
It gets so dark I can't see.
So hard I can't breathe...

When everything feels out of reach,
When all I can do is dream, You
Lift me up the way You do...

And that's why...
I believe in You...

- "Maybe (That's Why)"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

All Just For You

2007-08-19T13:20:00.000-07:00

Back in May (2007), I wrote a blog called "Worth Waiting For". Basically, it was a vow to my future wife, that even though I don't know her yet, I'm making a choice so I know I will have no regrets. And it takes a lot of courage to say what I did, and to keep that promise...

This is what I wrote:

Dear Love...
Dear Wife...
Dear Friend...

My one and only,
For whom my love will never end.

I'm writing to you now,
Even though I don't know you yet.
I'm telling you this now,
So I know I will have no regrets...

I'm saving myself completely for you.
Abstaining from sex entirely for you...
Because I want you to be the only one, none more...
And I know it's worth waiting for...

You are worth waiting for...

- "Worth Waiting For"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

And if you read my "No Greater Love" blog that I posted back in April (2007), you know that there were certain temptations that I had to face and overcome. I wanted to be able to make a promise without living with something that could hurt that promise...

Anyway, my following poem goes deeper into my vow. And with it, I wanted to express a lot of what I've learned about what love really is, and how purity plays a big part in it.

So, this is for her: I'm doing this "all just for you"...

They say that love
Is a powerful thing...
They say that love
Can change anything...

I've learned that love
Is more than a feeling...
That purity
Has a deeper meaning...

So, I'm gonna change me!
By loving you by loving me.
And I'm gonna change things!
And make them new all just for you.

Yeah...

I know I'm not perfect,
I've made my mistakes.
But I'm giving whatever it takes to
Prove to you... That this is worth it...

Yeah...

I made my mistakes!...
But I'm giving whatever it takes to
Prove that you... Are worth it...

So, I'm gonna change me!
By loving you by loving me.
And I'm gonna change things!
And make them new all just for you...

Yeah...

- "All Just For You"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

Christ Chrispies! *Edit.1

2007-08-17T15:18:00.000-07:00

*Edit.1: I found the music file I made for the jingle!
Click Here to Listen to Christ Chrispies!

Ok, so when I had my Music Theory class at the beginning of my junior year before I switched schools, one of our assignments was to write a jingle for a product or service. I chose to do a breakfast cereal... And thus, Christ Chrispies was created!

Verse/Intro:
He came down from heaven,
And died for us.
Washed away our sins,
Because he loves us.

He is the way, the truth, and the life!

Oh!...

Chorus/Hook:
Christ Chrispies!
Christ Chrispies!
With cross and heart shaped cereal pieces!

Christ Chrispies!
Christ Chrispies!
Just add some milk and dig in with Jesus!

Yeah!...

Narrator:
Start your day "the only way" with Christ Chrispies. :)

Haha, What do think? :P

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

Footprints

2007-08-10T01:15:00.000-07:00

I wrote the following poem while I was on my flight back home from San Diego. I was thinking about how amazing it is that we can travel across the world in such a short time these days. And with the internet, you can keep in touch from around the world instantly.

I thought about how it would be like without airplanes, or without the internet... The world becomes a lot bigger. And I thought about how it would be like to have a friend or someone you love move away, far away. It would be hard to keep in touch or see them again...

So, I started writing the poem, trying not to draw too much attention to myself on the plane. Who opens up their wallet, takes out a piece of notebook paper, and writes a poem? It must have looked like I was writing the stewardess a love note. Haha :P

Anyway, here it is:

I remember
When we were young,
You and me, we used to have so much fun.
Down at the beach we would

Build sand castles,
Feed the seagulls,
Hold hands and go for walks.
I didn't want to go home.

And who would've known
I'd be left here alone?
You were my best friend.
I never wanted it to end.

But even though
We've grown apart.
You'll always have footprints
In the sands
Of my heart...

I remember
The way the sun
Shone in your eyes, I just fell in love
With your beautiful smile,

And the way you
Said "I love you."
It's so hard to move on.
I just want you to come home.

And who would've known
I'd be left here alone?
You were my best friend.
I never wanted it to end...

But even though
We've grown apart...
You'll always have footprints
In the sands...
Of my heart...

- "Footprints"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-08-08T14:28:00.000-07:00

"Therefore we must pay greater attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. For if the message declared through angels was valid, and every transgression or disobedience received a just penalty, how can we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?" - Hebrews 2.1-3

I've spent too long,
Feeling guilty about what I've done.
I've spent too long,
Living life singing the same song.

I've spent too long,
Thinking no one could fix my wrong...
But I was wrong...

I've spent too long,
Thinking I'm not strong enough.
I've spent too long,
Feeling like I should give up.

I've spent too long,
Searching for a perfect love...
But that love...

Was always here, inside.
In every tear I've cried.
There's no place I can hide...
From the love that You provide.

You always hear my prayer.
You're always here, right there.

You help me persevere,
No matter how severe
The storm in live may be...
You've set me free...

You've set me free...
You've reached in me,
And made something
Out of me...

You've set me free...

- "You've Set Me Free"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

My American Idol Adventure! (Part 2)

2007-08-04T01:18:00.000-07:00

After 1 week in San Diego, CA... I'm home! :D

I got home Thursday at 9:30 PM, and I'm here to stay. So, yeah, I didn't make it to the next round of American Idol... I'm okay, though. They turned down a lot of great singers, and I still had a lot of fun. :)

The Audition process is nothing like what you see on TV. You don't try out for Simon, Paula, and Randy until the 3rd round or later... There was over 12,000 people auditioning on Monday (July 30) in San Diego, and only about 200 were chosen for the next round. It was crazy!

So, this is how it went:
In San Diego, American Idol registration and auditions were held at Qualcomm Stadium.

1. Registration:
Registration was free, and it was from Saturday AM (July 28) - Monday AM (July 30). I arrived at the stadium Saturday morning at 4:30 AM, and there was already a pretty big line. The line was not supposed to open until 6:00 AM, but because of the size of the crowd, they started the line early. After getting in line, we waited until about 7:00 AM when the door was opened and the line started moving.

An hour and a half passed, and I was finally inside at about 8:30 AM. Registration was quick. They (1) asked for our ID, (2) handed us papers with more information/rules and details about the auditions, (3) gave us a seat ticket, and (4) put a paper wristband on our wrist.

The wristband was to stay on at all times. We were not supposed to take it off, so we had to be very careful with them, i.e. not get them wet.

We were told to come back Monday morning at 5:00 AM...

2. Pre-Auditions:
So, I was back at the stadium Monday morning at about 4:45 AM. A bunch of radio and news stations were already there interviewing people, etc. The camera crew would pass by every now and then, and the crowd would go crazy. It was unbelievable how many people were there. The line nearly wrapped around the whole stadium!

The door didn't open until 8:00 AM and even then, a lot of filming was going on, so the line moved very slow. At 9:30 AM everyone was was inside and seated in the stadium. For about half an hour, we: (1) were all filmed as we sang our crowd song, "California Dreamin'", by The Mamas And The Papas; (2) all danced/sang to "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina And The Waves; (3) cheered "Keep It Classy, San Diego!" and "I'm The Next American Idol!" together.

The camera was nearly a couple feet away from me most of the time! It was pretty cool. I'm hoping that I will at least be on TV when they show the crowd...

3. Auditions:
Auditions finally began at about 10:00 AM. You had to read and sign an outrageous release form before you were able to audition... They went by sections, and the crowd filled 23 sections. Fortunately, I was in Section 6.

So, there was 13 booths/tents across the field, and at each booth there were one or more producers who would be judging the singers. One at a time, they would take each section down to the field where we would be split into groups of 4. Each group of four would line up at a certain booth behind other groups of four.

At each booth, the producers would call up one person at a time from a group of four to sing. We had about 15-30 seconds to sing a song of our choice. Once every one from the group was given a chance to sing, the producer would decide who makes it to the next round or not.

If you made it to the next round, you were handed a golden ticket and you exited the stadium from the "winner's side". If you didn't make it, they cut off your wristband and you exited the stadium from the "loser's side".

It took forever for the producers to finally get to my section. There were 13 booths, but only 4 or 5 of them were being used at a time... It takes a lot of patience to audition for American Idol. It was also a very hot day, so I got a mean sunburn. Waiting was not fun at all...

Eventually, after waiting for almost 4.5 hours after the auditions started, I was up at a booth around 2:15 PM. And they were barely done with Section 6! They still had 17 more sections to go!

The whole thing seemed very unprofessional to me. I was shocked. A lot of the producers were grouchy and impatient, even though they were the ones taking so long. But some people were willing to wait all day, because they really believed they had a chance. And it was kind of sad, because the producers were letting people who were complete jokes go on to the next round.

So, in a way, after seeing the way it really works, I'm glad that I didn't make it to the next round of American Idol. They really mess around with people, and if you read the release form you can see just how crazy it is. American Idol does turn out some talented singers, but in the end, it's all about the show's ratings...

I don't regret trying out, it was a great experience. I just won't be trying out for American Idol again.

Some other things I did in San Diego:
- Visit/Stay with my God-mother!
- Hang out at the beach / Bonfire and Smores / Watch the Sea World fireworks!
- See the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Natural History Museum!
- See the San Diego Zoo!
- Travel to Mexico for the first time!

Thank you for all the support! :)
God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

My American Idol Adventure! (Part 1)

2007-07-25T22:45:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, I just wanted to do a quick blog post. :)

I've told some of my friends about my plans to audition for American Idol, and at first, I wasn't so sure about the whole thing. But, after thinking over it for awhile, I made up my mind. And this Friday (July 27), I will be flying down to San Diego, CA for the Auditions on July 30!

I've always loved singing, and I always am singing. In elementary school, I was in the choir, but I stopped performing until I was in high school. When I started singing again in high school, I sang at Mass with my Church choir, and it felt good to perform again, especially singing for God. I even got to sing at a wedding. That was awesome, lol.

My junior year (this last year), I took a performing arts class and I had a lot of fun, not only singing but acting. I also sang at two talent shows this year, and I got a lot of compliments on my voice. It was really nice, and it really inspires me to keep singing or to keep doing something when I get positive comments. :)

Anyway, before I leave for San Diego, I thought I'd record myself singing and share it with you all. I recorded myself today, and I've uploaded a video (picture and audio) to YouTube.

The song is "I'm Here With You (Lullaby)", which is a song I wrote for my friends. I also posted a blog about this song in April (2007). It's a soft song, so it's not as energetic as I usually sing, but like I said in my previous blog post, "it is a beautiful thing, to hear that you're loved..." :)

Here's the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sDPOrhYvzk

Pray for me/Wish me luck! :)

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

I am leaving on Friday, July 27, 2007
and will be back Thursday, August 02, 2007

Do You Remember?

2007-07-23T00:24:00.001-07:00

Tonight, I was looking at some of my first blog posts, and I could really see how much my writing style has grown and developed. Some of you may have read my poem, "Do You Remember?", which I first posted in May of 2006. Well, as I was looking over my poem, I remembered that I had made some changes to it on paper in December (2006), about the same time I wrote "If Only You Knew".

As an artist, I tend to be a perfectionist. So, I took the poem and made even more little changes to it. But, when don't I rewrite a poem a dozen times before I think it looks and sounds right? lol

But anyway, "Do You Remember?" is a poem about God's everlasting and unconditional love. And to me, it is a reminder that God is always here, and always will be. Even when we can't feel his presence, he is there, watching over us. He does care for and love us. And many times he sends his angels to express his love... It's just that not all angels have wings... ;)

Do you remember?...
How you used to hold My hand?
Do you remember?...
How I helped you understand?

Yeah...

All the times they pushed you down,
I helped you up again.
And all the times they laughed at you,
When you thought they were your friend...

I was there...

And I've been calling out your name,
Because My love for you stays the same.
The memories will never change.
Your broken parts I'll rearrange...

And I've been reaching out to you,
Hoping that that you would see Me, too.
Waiting, and watching from above...
.........................

Do you remember?...
The day you turned seventeen?
Do you remember?...
That wild night of Halloween?

Oh...

All the times you walked away,
And pushed My love aside.
And all the times you wore a smile,
As you hid your tears inside...

I'm still here...

And I am calling out your name,
Because My love for you stays the same!...
The memories will never change.
Your broken parts I'll rearrange...

And I am reaching out to you,
Hoping that you will see Me, too!...
Waiting, and watching from above...
"I am nothing without your love..."
.........................

Do you remember?...
Do you remember?...

Do you remember?...
'Cause I remember...

The love that we shared...

- "Do You Remember?"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-07-16T21:20:00.000-07:00

"Where can I go from your spirit?
Or where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, you are there;
if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.
If I take the wings of the morning
and settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me fast."
- Psalm 139.7-10

No one is perfect.
No one will ever be.
We all make mistakes,
Even some no one else can see...

Oh, I'm not perfect.
And I'll never be...
But You've looked past my mistakes,
And brought out the good in me...

You see right through me...

You see everything.
Every time I stand tall.
Every time I stumble and fall...

You see everything.
Yet, through it all,
You answer every time I call...

No one is perfect...
No one will ever be...
We all make mistakes,
Even some no one else can see...

But You've seen everything...
And You still love me...

- "You See Everything"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-07-12T12:55:00.000-07:00

"Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." - Luke 15.7

I hate the way
I break my promises.
I hate the way
I make up excuses.
I'm not okay,
I think I might lose it.
Please save me, God,
My hope is running thin...

I'm sorry for all the times
I lied to You.
I'm sorry for the times I tried
To hide from You...

Please save me...
And take me to the place
Where I'm supposed to be.

Please save me...
And make me into the person
You made me to be...

I know I'm not perfect,
But it's not okay.
And it isn't worth it,
To keep living this way...

I hate the way
I break my promises with You.
I hate the way
I make up excuses for what I do...
I'm not okay,
I think I might lose it soon...
Please save me, God,
I need You...

My hope is running thin...
This hole inside is growing bigger...
I need Your presence once again...
Please forgive me, Father...

And save me...
Please save me, God...

- "Please Save Me"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

Jessica's Song

2007-07-11T00:10:00.000-07:00

One of the things that I like to do is write a poem for a friend for their birthday. And I'll come up with clever lines such as "I just wanted to take a moment / to leave you a comment / and wish you the very best today / So, Happy Birthday / Happy Birthday to you! (Madison)" or "I hope you have a great weekend / And a great year too / Happy Birthday, my friend / Happy Birthday to you! (Sofia)".

It's a lot of fun for me, since I like to write poetry, and it's a unique way to say Happy Birthday. :)

Well, today, I was going to write a Happy Birthday poem for my friend Jessica, because her birthday is tomorrow (July 11). So, I started out the poem, but I immediately stopped at the line "How are you today?"... I had read her latest blog, and she wasn't having such a good day. :( She's such a great friend, even though it's hard to keep in touch because she lives in California. It's always hard, when one of my friends is hurting or going through hard times...

And my thoughts began to form themselves into the following poem.
So, Jessica Alejandra, I dedicate this blog to you:

Jessica...
Oh, Jessica...

How are you today?
I just want to say

That I wish there was something I could do
To bring a smile to you...
I wish you didn't have to
Go through all that you do...

Yeah...

And if it were as easy,
As saying "It's going to be okay,"
I'd make sure my words don't go to waste...

Oh...

Jessica,
Oh, Jessica...

Your friendship means so much to me,
And I won't give up easily,
Even though it's hard to keep in touch...

I just want you to know that you're loved,
And that you'll always be...
Because I'll always believe...
In you...

Oh...
Jessica...
How are you today?...

- "Jessica's Song"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.
Dedicated to Jessica Alejandra.

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-07-10T17:49:00.000-07:00

The following is a prayer I wrote last night:

Can You hear me?
Are You near me?
Are You listening
To this song I'm singing?...

Oh, God... Our Father
Who art in heaven,
Lift my eyes up
To see Your kingdom...

Oh, Jesus... You are
The way, the life, and truth.
Open my heart, Lord,
Help me to love like You...

Holy Spirit... Be with me,
Rain down Your love,
All around me...

Holy Spirit... Be with me,
Rain down Your love,
And surround me...

Oh...

Can You hear me?
Are You near me?
Are You listening
To this song I'm singing?...

"I hear you, and
I am always near you...
Just trust in Me now..."

I can't see You,
But I know You are here...
And with You...
I have nothing to fear...

Oh...

- "Can You Hear Me, God?"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

My Angel

2007-07-08T13:55:00.000-07:00

A lot of times, I have to stop whatever it is I'm doing to write down a line or verse from a poem/song that I've come up with. And I always carry a pen with me and some paper in my wallet. Today was no exception.

I was getting ready for Church this morning, and I got into the shower, and started to sing (like I always do, lol), and I started to come up with the following poem. I was already in the shower, so I just kept singing and coming up with more of the poem. By the time I was out of the shower I had half of the poem finished. So I hurried up, dried myself, and got dressed. Then I ran to my room to get my notebook and write the poem.

It didn't take long before I had finished writing the rest of the poem. Most of my poems are personal and relate to my life, but this one was different. I really don't know what inspired me to write it, I think it's the whole "I Miss You" vibe from my previous blog post... But as soon a started coming up with it, I thought it was such a sad and beautiful concept. It really shows the power of true love, and that love really does live forever.

So, here it is:

When it gets hard to go on, alone,
I remember the song that you wrote
The day I was feeling crushed...
You said that you would be the one

To be my angel,
And never let go.
Just to let me know
That I was special to you...

And it meant everything to me,
To know how much you loved me...

And now that you're gone,
I still sing that song you wrote...
Because you'll always be

My angel,
And I'll never let go!
Of the memories
I have with you...

And it means everything to me,
To know how much you loved me...

When it gets hard to go on, alone...
I remember that song that you wrote...

You'll always be my angel...

- "My Angel"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-07-06T13:25:00.000-07:00

God, keep my friends safe, as you watch over them with our love... Amen...

Today,
It feels like you're so far away.
And today,
I just wish I knew if you were okay.

Because I miss you,
And I wish you
Were here with me today...

Tonight,
I pray that you'll be alright.
And tonight,
I just can't get you out of my mind.

Because I miss you,
And I wish you
Were here with me tonight...

Yeah...

Sometimes,
You feel so far away,
Like we're so far apart...

But deep inside,
I know you'll always be close to me...
Always close to my heart...

Oh, I miss you...
And I wish you
Were here with me...

- "I Miss You"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-07-03T13:22:00.000-07:00

God, I give You thanks and praise Your glorious name... Amen...

Whenever I'm having a bad day,
And I've run out of things to say.
You always find the perfect words
To make all the pain go away.

And Whenever I'm feeling down.
You always seem to be around,
To lift me up again.

I know You'll aways be my friend...

But, What did I do?
To deserve the love
I get from You?

And is it true?
That You gave Your life
So I could be
With You, forever at Your side,
Together, until the end of time?

You gave Your life for mine...

Whenever I feel like giving up...
And when life feels like it's just too much...
You whisper gently to my soul,
"Don't fear, my child...
I am here..."

What did I do?...
To deserve a God
As great as You?...

- "What Did I Do?"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

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2007-06-26T20:58:00.000-07:00

God, Help us let go of the things which kill the soul, and hold on to the things which give us life... Amen...

I'm letting go...
I'm letting go...
I'm letting go of your control!...

I'm letting go...
I'm letting go...
I'm taking back my soul!...

I'm tired of always losing to you.
So tired of faking who I am.
And now that I've come to see the truth,
This lie must end!...

I'm letting go...

I'm changing my life,
And making things right.
Finally stepping outside,
And walking in the light!...

I'm letting go,
I'm letting go...
I'm letting go of your control!...

I'm letting go...
I'm letting go...
I'm taking back my soul!...

So, Hello,
Just thought I'd let you know...
I won't miss you, though...

I'm letting go...

- "Letting Go"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

B.E.L.I.E.V.E.

2007-06-24T14:28:00.000-07:00

At Mass today, I was reflecting on the word "Believe". Not only as a 7 letter word, but as 7 individual letters that form a word. Now, this might not have any significance, but 7 is a special number in the Bible. 7, the number of perfection, is used many times to symbolize fullness/completeness. For example we have the 7 days of creation. But moving on...

So, I wasn't really paying that much attention at Mass, (BAD IZZY! lol) because I was thinking about the word "Believe" and each individual letter. And I came up with an acronym for "B.E.L.I.E.V.E.".

"Beauty Expressing Love Immeasurable Enduring Visible Everlasting" or "Beauty Expressing a Love that is Immeasurable, Enduring, Visible, and Everlasting".

It left me in awe, because it just made sense... God is beautiful. God is love. God's love cannot be measured. God's love endures all. God's love is visible to us through Jesus Christ. And God's love is everlasting...

And not to be mean, but the choir could have picked better songs to sing. I couldn't sing along like I always do *cries*, because the songs were very old, and I didn't know any of them. But I guess having a choir is better then having no choir..

Anyway, after giving up on trying to sing along, I was at work making my own song...

Beauty, Beauty,
Expressing, Expressing,
A love that is immeasurable,
A love that is enduring...

Beauty, Beauty,
Expressing, Expressing,
A love that is visible,
A love that is everlasting...

Father, Father,
Jesus, Jesus,
Send Your Spirit, Holy Spirit,
And guide us, Guide us...

Beauty, Beauty,
Expressing, Expressing,
A love that is revealed to me,
When I believe...

I believe....

- "B.E.L.I.E.V.E."
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

Well, I guess not knowing the songs was a good thing this time. ;)

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

Gospel.4

2007-06-20T02:20:00.000-07:00

It's really late (2:15 AM), and I should already be in bed... But what would a night be without a good bedtime story, right? lol. So, I thought I'd ask my friend Jesus to share some words with us. This is what he had to say:

Jesus the True Vine

‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.

- John 15.1-17

Goodnight and God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

If Only You Knew

2007-06-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

I was going through all of my poetry tonight, and I couldn't believe how much paper I use! I write a poem down about 5 times, making small changes here and there, and then I'll rewrite it again or type it up and save it before I publish it on my blog. lol

Anyway, The following poem, "If Only You Knew", is a piece I wrote back in December 2006. The main theme of the poem being suicide. A friend posted a blog on MySpace about suicide today about seeking help, and how heart breaking it is for those who love you. And after looking through my poetry and seeing my poem, I felt moved to post this blog.

If only you knew,
The things that are true.
If only you knew,
How much I love you...

You can make it through...

Its okay, I understand.
I know it hurts too much to explain.
But its okay, I’ll take your hand
And lift you from this pain...

Things can change…

Don’t say these things to yourself!...
It would make a difference
If you weren’t here...

I don’t want live by myself!...
I can make a difference
And erase every tear…

If you let me…

Oh, If only you knew...
If only you knew...

If only you knew,
How much I love you…

- "If Only You Knew"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

Sometimes, I feel so helpless. As if no matter what I do, it will never be enough. And it hurts. But every time I feel this way, God always reminds me of the words that have changed my life, the words that have defined who I am. And these words are my motto: "Anything Is Possible, If You Believe."

In July 2006, I first wrote: "...But you can't give up, because even in your weakest moments, you can be your strongest, and get through anything... Anything is possible, all you have to do is believe... Believe in yourself, believe that God will help you, believe that it will happen... And let it go, let it happen..."

And recently, I've written a lot about the love of God, and I don't think I could ever find the words to say how real God is to me, and how real his love is. And in closing, I would like to leave off with same words used in my post "No Greater Love".

"He is the way, the truth, and the life. And He is hope...
And I pray that you can turn to God when you need to. There’s nothing to lose when you turn to God... Because, anything is possible, if you believe..."

God Bless,

- Izzy Galvez

ChristFreak *Edit.1

2007-06-14T18:08:00.000-07:00

*Edit.1 - I changed the spacing for the letters in my name, and moved them to match the MindFreak logo more.

This was a lot of fun to make. My own ChristFreak logo based off of the Criss Angel MindFreak logo.

"ChristFreak" and "MindFreak" even sound alike! I wonder if anyone else has thought about this? lol

Here it is:

and the MindFreak logo:

I'm such a Jesus Freak. :P

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

Expression.12

2007-06-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

"Love is patient... Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things..." - taken from 1 Corinthians 13.4-7

One day,
I'll wake up from this dream.
And my world won't seem
So lonely anymore.

Because one day,
We'll make the perfect team.
Yeah, You and me...

And you'll be
More than I could ever ask for...

But sometimes, it gets so hard.
And sometimes, it hurts so much.
Longing, to hold you in my arms...
Waiting so long, to feel your touch...

So tonight, I cry out to the stars above
That light the path to where you are...
Hoping to catch a glimpse of your love,
As I gaze into heaven from afar...

My heart is aching for you...
But I know one day,
You'll take me away...

Take make away with you...

- "One Day"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

- Izzy Galvez

Expression.11

2007-05-25T21:11:00.000-07:00

Open our eyes, God. Help us to see... Amen...

Wake up...
Can you hear Me?...
Wake up...
Can you see Me?...

Wake up!
And open your eyes!
Wake up!
And see past the lies!

'Cause I've made up My mind.
I'm reaching out to you.
I'm taking back what's Mine.
I'm calling you!...

Can you hear Me?...

Wake up!
And lift your hands!
Wake up!
And take a stand!

'Cause I've made up My mind.
I'm reaching out to you.
I'm taking back what's Mine.
I'm calling you!...

Can you hear Me?...
Can you see Me?...

It's not too late.
We don't have to wait...
Wake up!
Live and love!

'Cause I've made up My mind.
I'm reaching out to you.
I'm taking back what's Mine.
I'm calling you!...

Wake up...
Can you hear Me?...
Wake up...
And believe...

- "Wake Up"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

- Izzy Galvez

Expression.10 *Edit.1

2007-05-18T23:32:00.000-07:00

*Edit.1 - Changed image with one with statistics.

God, Have mercy... Amen...

NO!
Why me...?
NO!
Please...
DON'T!
Kill me...
I just want to be loved...

NO!
Save me...
NO!
Jesus...
DON'T!
Let me...
Become another one...!

They say that I'm just cells,
And that you have a right.
But Mommy, how will you tell God
You took away my life...?

They say it's a choice,
And that I have no voice.
But Mommy, if you could hear me,
You would hear my screams...!

Save me from this dream...
This bad dream...

I'm sorry...
I'm sorry, Mommy...
I'm so sorry...
Please, Mommy...

I'm sorry...
But maybe, Mommy...
You do love me...
Please, save me...!

Save me...!
From this, Mommy...
From this bad dream...

NO...!

- "But, Mommy"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

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- Izzy Galvez

Worth Waiting For

2007-05-03T17:47:00.000-07:00

The last couple of months for me have basically been about making commitments. Committing myself to God, committing myself to my friends... I couldn't feel anymore at peace with myself right now. I'm just amazed at what God has done to me, and what he continues to do to me...

When I look at my older blog posts, I can truly see God's words in my writing. And it's just amazing, and such a beautiful thing. When you open your heart to God, there's no limit to the love you receive. There is a lot of love in this world... I'm just one person, but I know I'm making a difference, because a little love goes a long way...

Anyway, going back to the topic of commitments, the following piece takes a lot of courage to express. It's committing without even knowing, believing without even seeing. And it's about love. Choosing the highest good for the other person...

Dear Love...
Dear Wife...
Dear Friend...

My one and only,
For whom my love will never end.

I'm writing to you now,
Even though I don't know you yet.
I'm telling you this now,
So I know I will have no regrets...

I'm saving myself completely for you.
Abstaining from sex entirely for you...
Because I want you to be the only one, none more...
And I know it's worth waiting for...

You are worth waiting for...

- "Worth Waiting For"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

:)

- Izzy Galvez

I'm Here With You

2007-04-17T20:06:00.001-07:00

A lot has happened to me within the last year, and I just wanted to take the time to write a blog dedicated to my friends.

I feel so helpless sometimes, when people close to me go through hard times... But I never give up hope, and I pray... I always pray that they will have the strength to keep holding on and make it through the hard times... and that they may be open to God, and the love and mercy he shows us. Because there is hope...

Life is full of obstacles... But no obstacle is too great with God...
And when I wrote my piece, "I'm Here With You (Lullaby)", that is the message I wanted to express.

I first posted the song back in November, 2006, with my blog titled "Lullaby In A Dream". And it wasn't until recently that I've come to realize it's true message. Not only is it a song from me to my friends, it is a song from God to all of us...

And when I sing the song (I hope to record it someday), it really becomes clear. It's a beautiful thing, to hear that you are loved...

"This song is for the tired, the lonely, the hurt, and broken-hearted... For the lost, the afraid, the hungry, and thirsty... For all who suffer... and for all who are in darkness... May this song I sing pour out the unlimited and boundless love of God from my heart... He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life... He is Hope..." - Izzy Galvez

" Do not cry now,
It's okay now.
Everything is gonna be alright...

I'm here with You,
And I won't leave You.
Together We will win this fight...
We will win this fight...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

When You close Your eyes tonight,
I'll be there...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I'll reach out My arms
And catch You if You fall.
I'll keep You safe from harm,
But that's not all...

I'll be Your light,
Now and forever.
There's no storm that
We can't weather,
When We're together...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I know You feel so lost...
And so alone...
Take My hand...
I'll carry You home...

Let His mercy rain
Down from above...
And wash away the pain
With tears of love...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Do not cry now...
It's okay now...

I'm here with You... "

- "I'm Here With You (Lullaby)"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez. All rights reserved.
Dedicated to my friends, whom I always hold close to my heart. You can lean on me.

- Izzy Galvez

No Greater Love

2007-04-06T21:32:00.001-07:00

I am very excited to finally have time to sit down and write again. I normally don’t write my entire blog on paper first, but this time, I needed to find a quiet place. I needed to lock myself away from the world around me, and find a place for just me and God...

Because what I am about to write about will be the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write. And I know I can’t do this on my own...

I’ve never felt so scared and nervous, yet at the same time, so confident and relaxed... I pray to God, that I may have the strength to do this... I know it’s not going to be easy, but I want to... I want to share this love that has filled my heart...

A love that is limitless. A love that has no bounds. A love that conquers all, even death... A love shown so clearly and so beautifully through Jesus Christ... Dying for us, so that we may have life... So that we may be free and live with God... Forever...

"When you are near me,
I am with you.
When you are far away,
I am with you...

I am always with you,
Because you are always right here,
In my heart...

When you feel alone,
Remember the cross...
There is no greater love,
Than to lay down your life for a friend...

You are my friend,
And I gave my life so that you may live...
So that you may live with me forever...

This is my promise to you....
You are my child,
And I love you...

I am with you...
Always..."

- “Love”
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

And I know that none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes. We all sin. We all take our eyes off of God at times... But, the beautiful thing is, God never stops loving us...

In the Bible, Romans 6:23 says, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

God knows that we are faced with temptation. God knows that life isn’t always easy for us... But God is always here for us, and God keeps his promises... And most importantly, God doesn’t love us less because we have sinned against him. God does not punish us; that choice up to ourselves...

Some people may ask, “If God loves me, and is always willing to forgive me, why should I be concerned about sinning?”

The truth is that sin separates us from God. Having faith in Christ should be a matter of the heart, not simply a mechanical commitment. Why would we want to return to things that bring death to the soul?

Christ died for our sins... He knew the risks of what he preached, yet because of his love for us, he was willing to take the risks. Even if it meant death...

That is why I’ve recently overcome a sin that had been a part of me for a couple of years. I was tired of hiding my sin. I hated what it had made me become... It wasn’t who I truly was, the person God created me to be.

And it hit me one day. I realized that all this time, I thought I was following God, yet I still walked in darkness... I didn’t want to be a part of it anymore.

I look back...

As another year passes by.
Seeing all the things I did,
And all the things I didn’t do.

Counting all the times I lied.
Why did I do the things I did?
Too many times that I hurt you.

I hate these dark secrets
Between only you and me.
Father, forgive me please...

And make me new.
Take me in, make this end.
I’m not getting any younger,
Help me to start over.
Start over for you...

Make me new...

- “New”
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

It brought me to tears... Because within the last month before, I had spent an afternoon with a friend at a bookstore, and I had also taken her out to see movie. I had an amazing time on both occasions. And I just think that she’s such a beautiful person. And even though we’re just friends, the friendship I have with her makes me so happy. It really makes me want to be the best person I can be...

And if we say we have no sin, we are lying to ourselves. I had lied to myself, because a part of me didn’t want to let go of this sin. But, the amazing thing is, if we confess our sins with a true heart, our faithful and just God will forgive us... This is God’s promise to us, because the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin...

So, a month ago, I had the opportunity to see a priest for confession. And I confessed my sin to the priest...

I confessed to the priest that I wanted a pure heart. I wanted a pure heart because I knew I had looked for love in the wrong places... I confessed to the priest that I once had an addiction to pornography...

It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, and this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write, but I don’t regret it. Because although people may judge me by this, I know that God doesn’t judge me...

“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

- Luke 15:4-7

There’s no other way to describe what I felt afterwards, than pure joy... And I feel it right now... The feeling of joy in heaven, the sound of rejoicing, because I was lost through my sin, but I was found in Christ.

I used to think that God punished me for my sins, but now I know that is not true. I punished myself through my sin. I separated myself from God, and that is truly a punishment...

I know I’m not perfect, and I know that I’ll sin in the future, but I will never stop believing... I believed in the power of God... I believed that anything was possible, that it could be done... And by the grace of God, I was delivered from my addiction...

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astounded and said, “Then who can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”

- Matthew 20:23-26

The love of God conquers all... There is no greater love... Nothing is too great for it to overcome, not even death...

So, this Easter, remember the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. Because in him we have new life. He is the way, the truth, and the life. And He is hope...

And I pray that you can turn to God when you need to. There’s nothing to lose when you turn to God... Because, anything is possible, if you believe...

- Izzy Galvez

Expression.9

2007-03-11T17:47:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since I've posted a blog, and it seems like I have so much to say, but not enough time to say it all. I've been so busy lately, it's crazy, but it's been fun. :)

Last weekend (March 02 - 04), starting Friday night and ending Sunday afternoon, was the last DYC meeting for this year. The DYC, or the Diocesan Youth Council is a selected group of high schoolers who create, help plan, and host the annual Catholic Youth Celebration (CYC) held in Spokane, WA.

CYC is a weekend long convention and about 400-500 youth attend every year. I'm really excited for CYC this year, which will be from Friday, March 23 - Sunday, March 25. It's been a blast being on DYC and seeing everything fall into place. CYC will be amazing! :)

More info can be found at:
Inland Register - March 01, 2007 - CYC

Anyways, this weekend (March 09 - 11), from Friday afternoon until this afternoon, I was on an Encounter/Search retreat with the junior class of my school. The theme of the retreat was "Turn your gaze to heaven."

It was such an emotional and uplifting experience, and I feel that all of us bonded and became so much closer as friends, as a family. It's one of those experiences that you never want to forget, because of the love and presence of God that surrounded and poured out from each of us. It was a time of reconciliation and healing, and I truly felt at peace...

And so, away on the retreat, I grabbed a pen and began to write... And these were the words that came to me, from heaven...

Love

"When you are near Me,
I am with you.
When you are far away,
I am with you...

I am always with you,
Because you are always right here,
In My heart...

When you feel alone,
Remember the cross...
There is no greater love,
Than to lay down your life for a friend...

You are My friend,
And I gave My life so that you may live...
So that you may live with Me forever...

This is My promise to you....
You are My child,
And I love you...

I am with you... Always..."

- "Love"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

- Izzy Galvez

A New Year

2007-01-05T19:00:00.000-08:00

God...
I give You my life.
I give You my all...
Lift me when I fall.
Help me to stand tall...
I am Yours...

*sigh* Wow, another new year, with New Year's resolutions... I really don't have any specific resolutions to make this year, all I want to do is live for God... I want to be a light for those in darkness. I want to be renewed, I want to feel on fire again...

And with all this, I wrote the following short poem today:

"New"

I look back...

As another year passes by.
Seeing all the things I did,
And all the things I didn’t do.

Counting all the times I lied.
Why did I do the things I did?
Too many times that I hurt You.

I hate these dark secrets
Between only You and me.
Father, forgive me please...

And make me new.
Take me in, make this end.
I’m not getting any younger,
Help me to start over.
Start over for You...

Make me new...

- "New"
Copyright ©2007, Izzy Galvez.

God Bless, :)

- Izzy Galvez

My Little Brother The Director

2006-12-30T01:47:00.000-08:00

Okay, so my little brother is obsessed with film directing and editing. He's only 11 years old, but the quality of his videos are exceptional. Well, for his latest film, he asked me to do an impersonation I do really well, the movie trailer voice.

It's the voice you hear for just about every movie trailer, and is usually done by reknown voice actor Don LaFontaine.

He uploaded the video at around midnight today (Dec. 30). Also helping out my brother was my little sister, 8 years old.

Here is the link:

A Movie, Y'all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lFl5SJn9c0

Haha, I hope you enjoy it. It's very random, and it gives you a view into my little brother's creative mind. :P

:D

- Izzy

Sophie The Christmas Elf!

2006-12-29T22:26:00.000-08:00

Ahaha! Check this out, it's so funny!

I bet your cat can't dance like mine, :P

http://www.elfyourself.com/
?userid=735c8bd0182b3f21d09546dG06122922

:D

- Izzy

Expression.8

2006-12-24T13:50:00.000-08:00

Like my previous post, I think this piece speaks for itself. It's a more personal piece, and it's hard to express myself sometimes, because there is just so much I could say...

But if I could say just one thing, I would let her know that she is an amazing friend, and that she is fabulous, as she would say, lol. :)

This Christmas

This Christmas,
I wouldn't ask for anything more.
The time I've spent with You
Is more than I could ever ask for.

You put the biggest smile on my face.
And I wouldn't be surprised
If you could see it from outer space.

When I think about You,
My mind is filled with beautiful images.
And sometimes they're silly,
Like ice cream sandwiches.

And sometimes, It's hard
To describe just how I feel.
This feeling in my heart
Is something new, something real.

But this Christmas,
I wouldn't ask for anything more.
The greatest gift I've been given
Is the friendship I have with You...

- "This Christmas"
Copyright ©2006, Izzy Galvez.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and I wish that this time of year may be filled with peace, love, and happiness for all. :)

God bless,

- Izzy Galvez

Expression.7

2006-12-18T13:55:00.001-08:00

I don't have to explain the following pieces, I think they speak for themselves. :)

Fabulous

Your smile
Makes everything better,

Lighting up my day,
When we’re together...

And I never thought
One word could say so much,

That one smile could
Change so much in me...

You’re fabulous!

You’re unique.
One-of-a-kind.

You’re fabulous!

And to me,
In my eyes,
You’re beautiful...

Beautiful to me...

You’re fabulous!...

- "Fabulous"
Copyright ©2006, Izzy Galvez.

I'll Be

Tell me it won't be this way forever,
Show me that we can be together.
I’m so happy when I'm with you,
And I don't want to lose you.

I’ve never felt this way
About someone before.
I think you’re beautiful,
And so much more...

I’ll give you your space,
So you can go at your own pace.
And I’ll give you the time
To make up your mind.

And I’ll be waiting,
Because you're worth it to me...

This is hard for me,
And I know it is for you too.
I just want you to be happy,
I don’t want to hurt you...

I’ve never felt this way
About someone before.
I think you’re beautiful,
And so much more.

And I’ll be waiting,
Because you're worth it to me...

And I promise,
That no matter what
Happens in the end...
I’ll be here for you...
I’ll always be your friend...

- "I'll Be"
Copyright ©2006, Izzy Galvez.

- Izzy Galvez

Song.1 (I See Love)

2006-11-27T19:50:00.000-08:00

So, I'm starting a new series of blogs called "Song". The blog posts will simply be lyrics from a song that I feel are powerful and along with the music, make a beautiful song. I may express my thoughts on the lyrics, but if I do not do so at the time, I will most likely post a "Reflections on" blog for the the lyrics.

Also, for convenience, I will try to post a "Song" blog about a song I have on my music player, so you can choose the song from the playlist to listen to it. I have been able to, so far, have the music player up because the songs shown are songs that I own, meaning I copy them from my CD and upload them to the internet myself.

To update on how my blog transfer from MySpace to Blogger is going, I have not transfered any more blog posts since the day I wrote about the transfer. I haven't had the free time to... But like I said, I will post a blog notifying you when I have transfered all my blog posts.

Moving on, here is the first post of the "Song" series:

Song: "I See Love"
Artist: Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mercy Me
Album: The Passion of the Christ: Songs (2004)

Some see a teacher
Standing on a hill
Speaking words of wisdom

Some see a healer
Reaching out his hand
To give sight to a blind man

Some see dreamer
Wasting his life
On what can never be

Some see a fool
Dying for his dreams

But I see love (I see love)
I see love (I see love)
Light of heaven breaking through
I see grace (I see grace)
I see God's face (I see God's face)
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you
I see love

Some see a prisoner
Alone before his judge
With no one to defend him

Some see a victim
Beaten and abused
With all the world against him

Some see a martyr
Carrying his cross
For what he believes

Some see a hero
Who'll set his people free

But I see love (I see love)
I see love (I see love)
Light of heaven breaking through
I see grace (I see grace)
I see God's face (I see God's face)
Shining pure and perfect love
When I see you

With your last breath
I see love
Through your death
I see life

I see peace in the eyes of a king
I see hope in your suffering (I see love)
I see a calm in the center of the storm
I see a savior

I see love
I see love
Light of heaven breaking through (heaven breaking through)
I see grace
I see God's face
Shining pure and perfect love

When I see you
I see love
When I see you
I see love (heaven breaking through)
I see grace
I see God's face
Shining pure and perfect love

When I see you
When I see you (I see love)
When I see you
I see love
I see love
When I see

Some see him walking
From an empty grave

- Izzy Galvez