Once again, I write.
The past couple of days have been pretty chill, I guess. Yesterday morning at 5:30, I was up comforting my bird. Apparently, he had fallen in his sleep and it scared him. So he is fluttering around the cage for a good while before I finally get him to calm down. Charlie was so scared that he wouldn't get off of my fingers and he actually let me pet him. I gave him a little book light, which he stared at for who knows how long until I got up again.
In other news, my application for Liberty University was sent yesterday. My major has changed from Biology to Inter-Cultural Studies - which is pretty means that I'm studying to go into missions. I have to say that I'm excited about all of it. I can't wait to see what God has in store for my life.
That is all for tonight.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Consume me from the inside out, Lord
Greetings! It has been a long time since my last post. I've been a bit occupied recently...
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to World Changers with my church youth group. Two days of driving isn't very fun but we got there and to be honest, I wasn't really feeling it. The first couple of days in St. Louis, I had no idea why I was even there. Of course it's a great experience, you meet other teenagers from around the country, have fun, blah blah blah... but for some reason I just didn't feel right. But, as always, God has a plan and a purpose for everything.
Monday comes around and it's the first day of work. I am struggling to get up at 5:45 to rush down for breakfast before the "Great Send Off", wondering if anything is going to happen to me this week. So Monday rolls by and at the end of the day I am exhausted. I still had 4 more days of this! But by Tuesday, something had changed. My spirit had been lifted just by meeting a few kids in the neighborhood, around the house we were working on. Just by talking to them, getting to know them, and playing games with them, I realized one of the reasons I came. I have never played mother may I so many times in my life - but I really enjoyed it; and I think they did too. Tuesday night we had the concert of prayer instead of regular worship and that was when God really spoke to me. I had been struggling with Him for awhile with His plans for me, I knew what I wanted and I knew what He wanted, but they weren't exactly the same thing. So that night, I surrendered to Him and now look forward to being a missionary. It's kind of scary because I'm not sure where God's going to send me and if I'll go alone or not, but it's also exciting to see what God's going to do though me. I was happy to share with the rest of the group and my parents about it also, I just wish I hadn't of started crying.
So the rest of the week was great. Wednesday we went to the zoo, then went up in the arch - which was extremely cool. The kids hung around the rest of the week at the work site and I was able to get their addresses to keep in touch. I just hope they write me back.
But of course, the devil likes to sneak in after something great happens, after God has done so much, and mess things up. On the way home, I got sick. Monday I went to the doctor and found out that I had gotten the flu. Joy. Luckily today, I am a whole lot better and ready to get back on track with things.
I will leave you with some pictures.
Thanks for reading.
P.S: I had the BEST crew ever.
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to World Changers with my church youth group. Two days of driving isn't very fun but we got there and to be honest, I wasn't really feeling it. The first couple of days in St. Louis, I had no idea why I was even there. Of course it's a great experience, you meet other teenagers from around the country, have fun, blah blah blah... but for some reason I just didn't feel right. But, as always, God has a plan and a purpose for everything.
Monday comes around and it's the first day of work. I am struggling to get up at 5:45 to rush down for breakfast before the "Great Send Off", wondering if anything is going to happen to me this week. So Monday rolls by and at the end of the day I am exhausted. I still had 4 more days of this! But by Tuesday, something had changed. My spirit had been lifted just by meeting a few kids in the neighborhood, around the house we were working on. Just by talking to them, getting to know them, and playing games with them, I realized one of the reasons I came. I have never played mother may I so many times in my life - but I really enjoyed it; and I think they did too. Tuesday night we had the concert of prayer instead of regular worship and that was when God really spoke to me. I had been struggling with Him for awhile with His plans for me, I knew what I wanted and I knew what He wanted, but they weren't exactly the same thing. So that night, I surrendered to Him and now look forward to being a missionary. It's kind of scary because I'm not sure where God's going to send me and if I'll go alone or not, but it's also exciting to see what God's going to do though me. I was happy to share with the rest of the group and my parents about it also, I just wish I hadn't of started crying.
So the rest of the week was great. Wednesday we went to the zoo, then went up in the arch - which was extremely cool. The kids hung around the rest of the week at the work site and I was able to get their addresses to keep in touch. I just hope they write me back.
But of course, the devil likes to sneak in after something great happens, after God has done so much, and mess things up. On the way home, I got sick. Monday I went to the doctor and found out that I had gotten the flu. Joy. Luckily today, I am a whole lot better and ready to get back on track with things.
I will leave you with some pictures.
Thanks for reading.
P.S: I had the BEST crew ever.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Fly With Me
It's been over two weeks since my last update. holy cow. (I do apologize...I think.)
Let's see...
The Skillet concert I attended a few weeks ago was fantastic. Their music is great; especially when you're having problems. (That's everyone.) Sometimes I get frustrated with Christian music when their lyrics make it seem like Christians have it easy and we never go through anything. Fortunately, there are bands and singers like Skillet who are not afraid to sing about reality and how ugly it really is - but also show encouragement through it.
I am looking forward to many future events and opportunities this summer; if summer ever comes! I'm ready to get out with my camera and make some crazy videos. Currently I lack the people to do it but I suppose I could drive to Wal-Mart and get the greeters to dance. hm.. If I can find enough people, I would love to make a video with the song, Something to say by Matthew West.
Someone remind me to update more often.
Let's see...
The Skillet concert I attended a few weeks ago was fantastic. Their music is great; especially when you're having problems. (That's everyone.) Sometimes I get frustrated with Christian music when their lyrics make it seem like Christians have it easy and we never go through anything. Fortunately, there are bands and singers like Skillet who are not afraid to sing about reality and how ugly it really is - but also show encouragement through it.
I am looking forward to many future events and opportunities this summer; if summer ever comes! I'm ready to get out with my camera and make some crazy videos. Currently I lack the people to do it but I suppose I could drive to Wal-Mart and get the greeters to dance. hm.. If I can find enough people, I would love to make a video with the song, Something to say by Matthew West.
Someone remind me to update more often.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Why does love always feel like a battlefield?
Title Credit:
Battlefield -Jordin Sparks
Hey guys!
It's been awhile, again. I'm sorry. This time I may have an excuse. Last week, as some readers my be aware, I was in West Virginia on a mission trip! And for a quick report, it was great! God's working up in those mountains and I was grateful to be apart of His work for a week! I am looking forward to next year, hopefully able to go with my own church family.
Right now I have this sudden craving for an egg roll. (Preferably one from Red Bowl - located in Charlotte. They have the best, I've decided.) I'm getting distracted by Prince Caspian on the television. I don't think I'll ever get tired of looking at William Moseley. (Or Peter in the movie) He is just too cute; especially his accent.
I better continue writing the newest story I'm working on. I really need to stop starting stories without completing them - bad habit.
Doodle
Battlefield -Jordin Sparks
Hey guys!
It's been awhile, again. I'm sorry. This time I may have an excuse. Last week, as some readers my be aware, I was in West Virginia on a mission trip! And for a quick report, it was great! God's working up in those mountains and I was grateful to be apart of His work for a week! I am looking forward to next year, hopefully able to go with my own church family.
Right now I have this sudden craving for an egg roll. (Preferably one from Red Bowl - located in Charlotte. They have the best, I've decided.) I'm getting distracted by Prince Caspian on the television. I don't think I'll ever get tired of looking at William Moseley. (Or Peter in the movie) He is just too cute; especially his accent.
I better continue writing the newest story I'm working on. I really need to stop starting stories without completing them - bad habit.
Doodle
Friday, May 1, 2009
My Favorite Thing
Wow. I've been sitting here for at least twenty minutes trying to think of something to type in this post and nothing's coming.
Let's see...
Tomorrow I have to take my SAT test. I'm not looking forward to waking up early and driving down there for a five - six hour test. After that it's packing, packing, packing! We're going to be getting everything ready to head out to West Virginia on Sunday for a mission trip. So this may be my last post until I return unless I decide to post tomorrow evening.
Remember guys, JONAS premiers on Disney Channel tomorrow night at eight! Woot woot!
Keep it real.
Let's see...
Tomorrow I have to take my SAT test. I'm not looking forward to waking up early and driving down there for a five - six hour test. After that it's packing, packing, packing! We're going to be getting everything ready to head out to West Virginia on Sunday for a mission trip. So this may be my last post until I return unless I decide to post tomorrow evening.
Remember guys, JONAS premiers on Disney Channel tomorrow night at eight! Woot woot!
Keep it real.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Insomnia.
Okay.
Blogger is weird. I'm currently trying to find a good widget to play music and I cannot find anything to work properly. It makes me mad.
Anyway... I am sorry I have not updated in a long time. (I seem to be saying that every time I post - that's pretty bad.) Again, I will say that I am going to try to update every day, even if I only say one word. Commitment is key.
Here's a weird story for everyone. Yesterday, (I think) there was a lizard on the porch. I smiled, looking as the lizard slithered it's way to the other side."Aw look It's a lizard!" I informed everyone around me. Suddenly, it's neck began to swell into a giant red bubble! "Oh my gosh, the lizard! It's going to explode!" I panicked, gaining strange looks from around the kitchen table. Apparently, when lizards do that, it's a mating ritual. (Thanks dad) I don't see that as attractive whatsoever. In fact, if a guy walked up to me and his neck began to swell up, I think I would...well, I don't know what I would do.
I love this song.
Blogger is weird. I'm currently trying to find a good widget to play music and I cannot find anything to work properly. It makes me mad.
Anyway... I am sorry I have not updated in a long time. (I seem to be saying that every time I post - that's pretty bad.) Again, I will say that I am going to try to update every day, even if I only say one word. Commitment is key.
Here's a weird story for everyone. Yesterday, (I think) there was a lizard on the porch. I smiled, looking as the lizard slithered it's way to the other side."Aw look It's a lizard!" I informed everyone around me. Suddenly, it's neck began to swell into a giant red bubble! "Oh my gosh, the lizard! It's going to explode!" I panicked, gaining strange looks from around the kitchen table. Apparently, when lizards do that, it's a mating ritual. (Thanks dad) I don't see that as attractive whatsoever. In fact, if a guy walked up to me and his neck began to swell up, I think I would...well, I don't know what I would do.
I love this song.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
She's got this journal filled...
Whoa. I haven't updated in awhile. That's pretty horrible; I'll try to do better.
101 Ways to annoy people.
#28. Do not add any inflection to the end of your sentences, producing awkward silences with the impression that you'll be saying more any moment.
ha.
Maybe I'll write more tomorrow, but for now this is all.
101 Ways to annoy people.
#28. Do not add any inflection to the end of your sentences, producing awkward silences with the impression that you'll be saying more any moment.
ha.
Maybe I'll write more tomorrow, but for now this is all.
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