What would you be?

So, Olive Tree had this fun tag, which I have really been wanting to do! Thanks Olive!
Oh, and you want to know something scary? Ellyn did the same tag, and we have some pretty similar answers! Be sure to check her out, and tell her that I sent you!


What would I be?

If I were a gemstone, I’d be an opal.

If I were a scent, I’d be the smell of a crackling fire.

If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be a pair of adidas Sambas.



If I were the weather, I would be a sunny day, with puffy clouds.

~my photo~

 

If I were a facial expression, I'd be a grin.

~my photo~

If I were a car, I'd be a hunter green Ford Mustang.

If I were a time of day, I’d be a summer evening, just before sunset.

If were a month, I’d be October.

If I were a place, I'd be a seat of moss, right beside a rippling brook.

If I were a liquid, I’d be apple juice.

If I were a taste, I’d be spearmint.

If I were a sea animal, I’d be a dolphin.

If I were a food, I’d be brownies.

If I were a color, I'd be either :

OR

If I were a musical instrument, I would be the drums.

If I were a flower, I’d be Queen Anne's Lace.

If I were a song, I’d be 'This Is Your Life' by Switchfoot.

 

If I were a planet, I’d be Neptune. No particular reason---I just think it's name is cool backwards: Enutpen.

If I were an object, I would be a pencil.

If I were a fruit, I'd be a strawberry.

 

If I were a sound, I’d be rain pattering on the roof.

If I were a day of the week, I’d be Thursday.

And I tag..................

Anyone and everyone who would like this tag!!!!!

What would YOU be?

Oh the joy I find

Chronicles Of Narnia 3 Trailer 2

*faints* Wasn't that just spectacular???? Thank you, Charity Anne, for posting that on your blog!!!

And yes, I know I've already posted a trailor for 'The Dawn Treader.' And, yes again, I know I have already posted once today.  And yes, I KNOW I SHOULD BE CLEANING MY ROOM. But I just had to share the beauty of this trailor with my blogging buddies.

Oh yeah, and here's a confession: Caspian is rather handsome with that beard thing. *gasps* Did I really just type that? Oh dear......but don't worry! Edmund still prevails as my most favorite movie character of all time.

*huffs* And Ramandu's starry-daughter, Lilliandil, better change her form so she's less pretty in Edmund's eyes. I'm just saying.

~Lily

'M' for Monday......and Miscellany.



1. I stumbled across this verse this morning:

2. I am so pumped for Thanksgiving......TURKEY TIME!!!!

3. Another verse from Proverbs:

Better is open rebuke

thank hidden love.

Proverbs 27:5

Interesting verse, is it not?

4. How to Train Your Dragon is a totally awesome movie!!!!!!!! If you have not seen it yet, you definitely should! I was very surprised to find that I liked it......I'm not the biggest fan of DreamWorks movies.

5. Speaking of DreamWorks: Megamind is also a very good movie. What is up with DreamWorks making all these good movies?!? It's sweet. (:

6. I am dying for a really nice camera......*sighs*

This brings back such memories.....

Thank you God for this day,

For the sun in the sky,

For my mom and my dad,

For my piece of apple pie!

For our home on the ground,

 For His love that's all around,

That's why I say thanks every day!

 

Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!

I'm glad for what I have,

That's an easy way to start!

For the love that He shares,

'Cause He listens to my prayers,

That's why I say thanks every day!

Thank you Dad for our day

For our trip to the mall

For the time spent with me

For our big red bouncy ball

For our fun that we had

I'm so happy you're my Dad

That's why I say thanks every day

Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!

I'm glad for what I have,

That's an easy way to start!

For a God that really cares.

'Cause He listens to my prayers,

That's why I say thanks every day!

That's why I say thanks every day!

I'm only going to ask this once: Who doesn't like VeggieTales?!?!?

*sighs* VeggieTales. Just that word brings back such memories. I could probably sing every single Silly Song there is.....except for some of the newer ones. :) But any of the older ones.........piece of cake.
Some people might be embarassed to admit it that they love a little kid show about talking vegetables, but not me! I will happily admit that whenver I hear a VeggieTales song, I start humming (or singing) and dancing!!!

With Thanksgiving just a week away *eep* I thought it would be nice to post the lyrics to the VeggieTales 'Thankfulness Medley.' Oh, and post some of great pics of the VeggieTales gang.

Cheers,

~lily

ps--Thanks so much, ya'll, for your wonderful comments on my last post. Makes me feel like a great writer! Which I certainly am not. ;)

Youth, Maturity, and Splendor

October
She starts off rather simple. Her air is still warm and sweet; her scenery still with a hint of summer. Then, as the days go on, her true brilliance comes out. Her colors are stunning, the picture of youth and beauty. Her trees are graceful and colorful. Her winds become crisper and cooler, giving a breath of fresh air after a long summer. Her presence is felt everywhere, from the thoughts of people to the habits of nature. Fun and playful, October is where dreams form and stories begin.


November
As this month begins, she is struggling to compete with the memories still left over from her sister, October. Her colors are not as bright; her winds not as fresh. She brings a more mature presence to the earth. But she still has a certains something to her. Her colors are deeper and richer; with her trees more majestic and regal. The winds have a slight bite to them, signaling the start of winter. While slightly o'er shadowed by her younger sister, November is special in her own way. Here, dreams become reality and the ending is found.

December
While October is youthful and November mature, December brings a little of both. Mature scenery and youthful presence, this month is very different from his younger siblings. His trees are done with their leaves, but the grayness of their limbs make a peacful and stirring image. His presence is cheery and merry, as people begin their Christmas mindset. He takes advantage of that, with clear, cold evenings full of stars and firelight. He brings his arms around the whole world as they prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ.




To me, each month brings a certain something for all of us. In this post, I just decided to highlight the ones that have been, still are, and are yet to come.
When I was writing this, I tried to focus a little on November. I feel like this poor month is kind of just squashed in between October and December. With October's beauty and December's festivities, November can seem like a sort of 'filler' month.
But this year, more than any before, my eyes have been opened to the beauty of each and every month. Especially this month, November.

Blessings,

~Lily

ps--This post was inspired a bit by Summer Again, a song by The Afters. It's on my playlist. (:

500 is a fantastic number, is it not?

I certainly think so!!!!

And Carlotta, over at Pastor's Girl's Ponderings is having a giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In honor of her 500th follower *wish I had that many* Carlotta, courtesy of Rebecca Plotnick Photography and My Fair Lady, is giving away a beautiful pair of earrings and a 12x12 travel photo on a canvas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do go to her blog, check out the prizes, and enter the giveaway!
Here's to hoping that somone from this blog wins! *raises glass*

Love,

~lily

Are there even words to describe it?

Most of my followers have been around to read some pretty (at least to me) emotional posts on our military men and women. Memorial Day, 9/11.......I always get serious when I'm talking/blogging about the men and women who keep our country safe.

So, for this Veteran's Day: Thank you.

Thank you, our brave countrymen and women, who risk your lives every day to keep our borders safe. You show what true courage and dedication is. Without you, the freedoms and liberties we sometimes take for granted would vanish.
Always remember, dear soldiers, that we are praying for you and that we love you.

And especially, my cousin Ryan: I think of  you daily and pray for you constantly! Love you and miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Your emotional blogger,

~lily

Journal entries: Various parts of 2002

Note: These entries are all from 2002, when I was six and seven. So, if you please, cut me a little slack on the length/content of these posts!


September 19, 2002
I like.
I like school. I like math best. I like it 'cause I am really really, really good at it! I am going to start history soon! I can't wait to start history. I am not good at grammar. Well, I'm only bad at one part.

September 23, 2002
Dear Journal,
I saw Carlin! I wish I could have a sleepover. But I cannot. I hope I can see her again!

October 2, 2002
My birthday party is in 2 weeks! I am going to have 2 games, goody bags, and a lot of kids. And ice cream!

November 12, 2002
Dear Journal,
I am now seven!!!!!!! People are moving in my neighborhood. Aiden is turning five soon.I got a lot of stuff for my birthday. Carlin is turning seven too. I met a little boy in my neighborhood. His name is Austin. His mom is very, very nice.

November 14, 2002
Dear Journal,
Mama is working at my Aunt's store. I can work at the store to. Working at the store is very fun! I forgot to tell you that Owen will be turning two soon! And Austin's backyard has a playground!!!!

December 19, 2002
Dear Journal,
It is Owen's birthday today! I have lots of things to tell you! here are some of them: We have our Christmas tree up; Christmas is six days away; and the snow melted. I'm going to tell you a secret! It is Mom's, Dad's, and Owen's Christmas gifts! Mom's gifts are little statues that are bears. Dad's gifts are a flashlight and a mirror that is a Santa Claus. Owen's gift is a book and a stuffed Santa Claus. Oh, Merry Christmas!

January 6, 2003
Dear Journal,
I got a lot of stuff for Christmas. I got lots of toys. Here are some of the things: Three books, a stuffed toy horse, Fisher Price town house, a horse and girl, etc.

January 6, 2003
Dear Journal,
I'm going to see Carlin on Sunday! Today is Thursday, so there are 2 more days! I can't wait to see her! I have a lot of friends. YOu know Carlin and Emily. Emily goes to my church. But I have omre friends. One of them is Maddi. Maddi is a little bit older. Maddi was in my class at preschool. I miass Maddi, because I have not seen her for a long, long, long time. I miss her so much. I really, really, really, really, really hope that I can see her soon!

Febuary 24, 2003
Dear Journal
I'm to do socer in the spring. I can't wait to start socer! I even practice soccer in the kitchen and the basement! Aiden is going to do baseball in the spring too. My friend, Emily, does ice skating.

And the winner is.................

Thank ya'll so much for voting on my poll! But, judging from the below picture.....

......no one really likes to wear their hair in braids or pigtails! Down and long (or short) is the most popular, with ponytail in second and up in a bun in third.

I thought this was pretty fun, and obviously my dear followers did too! I will continue to do these fun polls.....I just love learning more about you guys!!!

~lily~

I like this....I hate this.....I LOVE THIS

Dontcha all just love tags? It's gives me such a thrill to click on someone's post, read their tag, then realised they have tagged ME! *sniffles* It just makes ya feel special.

So, without further ado......courtesy of Alyson.....My Deepest Desires (a tag)

How this works:

You share 7 likes, 8 hates, and 1 love. I don't really get the random numbers but.....I will obey the rules!!!

I like crisp fall days

I like geography

I like vintage jewelry

I like the colors orange and green

I like traveling

I like Alfred Hitchcock movies

I like chocolate

I hate spiders

I hate nightmares

I hate muggy summer days

I hate badly written books

I hate being bored

I hate messy rooms

I hate fighting, strife, and evil

I hate having no comments waiting for me at my dashbord *sniffs*

I love.......everything and everyone that God has given me. Especially His Son, my family, and this blog.

And now I tag:

Kendra

Samarah

Emii

Ellyn

Eldarwen

anna :)

Have fun with this tag, ladies!!!!

Random random random random random...

1. I think I've cried more this past year than in my whole life

2. 'Dial M For Murder' is a great movie

3. It was really really REALLY cold over the weekend

4. Thanksgiving is only two weeks away!!!!!

5. Matt Maher+Addison Road+Tenth Avenue North+Me and my Mom= the best concert EVAH.

6. If you read/write/say a word over and over and over, *pokes post title* doesn't the word seem really weird or just plain odd? I think so.

This has been such a crazy weekend. Mom and I got to spend some quality 'girl' time together, though, which was fabulous. And don't worry: I'll have a recap of the concert soon!!!

Till then,

Journal entries: Fall 2007

September 25, 2007 9:00 AM Tuesday
This Saturday, we are having a yard sale. All the money we make will go in to the Disney fund. We have a lot of money in the fund, but we don't know the exact number.

September 26, 2007 9:30 AM Wednesday
This afternoon, I am going to watch over Kate while Aunt Becky does some work. I am very excited, because this is one of my first babysitting jobs, even if is isn't a real one.

October 1, 2007 10:35 AM Monday
When Rachel went up to Bethany, she had a great time!!!! She got to go to classes, eat at the cafe, and talk to the president. Now that she has been there, she really wants to go. I am very happy!

October 3, 2007 9:45 AM Wednesday
Well, October sure is the best month in all the world. The first cool weather we had was on the first of October. In less than 2 weeks, I will be 12 years old!! Then, later, we will go to the Pumpkin Patch.

October 11, 2007 7:55 AM Thursday
This Sunday,  Iam having my birthday party! This year is for family, no friends. I will have a friends party next year, when I am 13. The weather for Sunday is going to be cool. I am very happy!!!

October 16, 2007 11:20 AM Tuesday
On Sunday, I had my b.day! I got books, lots of clothes, and Aunt Becky gave me a cross with a tiny rose in the middle. Mom says it is only for special occasions. I also got a charm bracelet! Mom had one when she was little, and now I have one. I will collect charms everywhere! Oh, and we are going to Disney World! We will go in December.

The Power of the Button

Thanks to Carlotta's helpful tutorial, I was able to make my very first blog button! Oh, I am so very excited. Please, go ahead and take it! You know you want to. (:




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The tunes that make up my life

FINALLY!!!!

Tonight is the Tenth Avenue North concert!!! I am beyond excited........I'm thrilled! *squeals* I simply cannot wait to be jamming along with my mom and other TAN fans. (:

In honor of this event, I have decided to devote a post to: Music.


Music is something special. It is something great. It is something wonderful and fantastic.

I cannot imagine a world without music, without instruments and lyrics and vocals. What a bleak, dark world it would be!

Through music, people show their love for God. Whether it is writing your own songs to God, playing in a band dedicated to God, or just humming with the artist, music is a great way to show our love to God.

My family is a music family. Big music family. We never go on a trip without the family iPod, and cleaning the house just isn't the same without our tunes.
In college, both my parents worked on the radio station. My dad was even a DJ!!!! So I suppose that's where our love for music spurs from.

Songs can get  you through a really hard day, or help you rejoice during a good one. Music never changes....it's always there, ready to uplift you when  you need it most.

When I hear certain songs or artists, I am transported back to the location and the place that song made a big impact on me. For example:

Britt Nicole and Switchfoot remind me of: Disney World, and our rental van.
'By Your Side' reminds me of: right after Mom-mom died, when I felt so alone and sad. It also reminds me of riding in the car.
Barlow Girl reminds me of: working out in the basement.
Everything But the Girl reminds me of: Road trips and falling asleep in the car.
Fireflight reminds me of: Awakening Fest and summer.
'I Can Only Imagine' reminds me of: the first time I ever heard a Christian song, other than a hymn.
Newsboys reminds me of: soccer games and Messiah Camp.
Relient K reminds me of: World Views camp and my friend Leah from Messiah.
Stellar Kart reminds me of: singing in the shower.
TobyMac reminds me of: making music videos with my friend Holly
'This is Home' reminds me of: Narnia and ice cream
Tenth Avenue North reminds me of: singing in the car and rainy days
Third Day reminds me of: my bedroom and my pink blanket
Disney songs remind me of: cleaning my room and watching movies
'Revelation Song' reminds me of: Neopets and my computer


There's my post. Have a great day...I'll be thinking of ya'll!!!

Love,




ps--That font was a little big, wasn't it?

Do any of these pertain to you?

A while back, Bleah-Briann featured these really cool pictures on her blog! She said to reblog any of them if they pertained to us......so here are the ones I loved!!!!

Didn't they make you just want to burst out laughing? Just the thing I needed after Election Day. (:

Feel free to take them.....just be sure to credit Bleah-Briann with them!!!

Peace and blessings,



Get out there and VOTE!

Haha, I guess it's a little late to tell ya'll to vote. Plus, I'm pretty sure most of my followers can't vote yet......but I digress.

Currently, my family and I are watching Fox News and their special coverage of the elections. It's looking pretty good for Republicans, or at least so far.

Whenever Election Day comes around, I feel so helpless and so worried. Like I can't do anything to control or help the situation. And, as the oldest in my family, I like to control things. (: I like to make sure everything is spic-and-span, perfectly in order, and fair. Absolutely fair.

As I am not old enough to vote, I couldn't even help a wee little bit with this important event!!!! Talk about feeling helpless.

This is when I need to remember that everything is in God's hands. And I need to let go of my worry and let God handle it.

Everything that goes on in our world goes on because God willed it to.

These elections are no different.

God will make sure that what is best for us happens. He controls everything, and nothing escapes His gaze. Even if the 'wrong' candidates win, we must remember that everything is God's will.

God Bless America,

Shadow, shadow, such a silly shadow

I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me,

And what can be the use of him is more than I can see.
He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head;
And I see him jump before me, when I jump into my bed.



The funniest thing about him is the way he likes to grow--
Not at all like proper children, which is always very slow;
For he sometimes shoots up taller like an india-rubber ball,
And he sometimes goes so little that there's none of him at all.
He hasn't got a notion of how children ought to play,
And can only make a fool of me in every sort of way.
He stays so close behind me, he's a coward you can see;
I'd think shame to stick to nursie as that shadow sticks to me!



One morning, very early, before the sun was up,
I rose and found the shining dew on every buttercup;
But my lazy little shadow, like an arrant sleepy-head,
Had stayed at home behind me and was fast asleep in bed.

--Robert Louis Stevenson


This is my favorite Robert Louis Stevenson poem. I used to have it memorized, back when I was a kid (lol). Now, I can only remember bits and pieces of it. Perhaps, next summer, I will make it a priority to memorize old poems and songs I used to know.

Happy November 1st!!!
ps--This is my 160th post!!! WHOOT WHOOT!! And I have 30 amazing followers. Love you guys!

It goes on and on and on and on.....

1. This was one of my birthday gifts----and perhaps the best one!!!!



2. Earlier, I was reading my history by the fireplace. Ah, the joys of homeschooling!!

3. Happy November 1st!!!! I always believe that the first of a month is a special day.......I do so love changing my calendar to a new picture. (:

4. This is my first time participating in Miscellany Monday.....I quite like it!

5. And now I must do some more school work. Tata for now!!

songs and such

So for my birthday, my dear aunt and cousins gave me an American Express giftcard. I put it to good use, and bought some songs on iTunes!!!! Here they are:

Letters

and

Me and Jesus

by Stellar Kart

The Best Day

and

I'm Only Me When I'm With You

by Taylor Swift

Hold On

by TobyMac

Forgiven

by Skillet

Something Beautiful

by Needtobreathe

Journal entries: October 2008

October 17, 2008 1:03 PM Friday
YES! I am finally thirteen!!!! I am soooooo happy! I got some clothes, a check for my laptop fund, and jewelry. Mom-mom gave me a necklace/earring set that has real rubies and diamonds in them! Grandma gave me a pair of opal earrings shaped like turtles, and Grandpa gave me a necklace/earring set that has real opals! They are so pretty.

October 20, 008 10:49 AM Monday
Wow. My party was awesome! We all had a great time First we took a ton of funny pictures while we waited for everyone to come. The only ones who didn't come were Marissa and Steph. Then, once everyone got there, we watched a slideshow of the pictures. We all laughed sooooo hard! Then we opened presents. I'll tell more later....

October 23, 2008 12:23 PM Thursday
To finish up about my party: We opened paresents, and I got pajamas, a book, seven bookstore gift cards, two Target gift cards, two calendars, a journal, some candy, and two fuzzy blankets and a squishy pillow! Then we had the cake, which was yummy and pretty. Then we played a game and laughed eve harder. It was a great party.

These events lead up to something important

December 4, 2009 9:35 AM Friday
Apparently, there's a chance it might snow tomorrow! That would be very nice. Today we are going to help Mom-mom decorate for Christmas. Aunt Becky and the kids are coming too. It would be awesome if it could snow before Christmas! I haven't given many updates on classes. Biology is still fun, but getting tougher. Composition is awesome and Public Speaking is getting better. In Biology and Comp, Emily and I sit with Lance, Robert, and Josh. We have so much fun together! It's funny: before this school year, I never really had any 'boy friends.' Now I have three good ones!

December 7, 2009 9:40 AM Monday
Over the weekend, it did snow! Oh, Messiah men and women won the Nation Championship! That is  the second year in a row that both have won in the same year! I got to see snippets of the games on the NCAA website.

December 8, 2009 9:54 AM Tuesday
I got an email from Ryan! I had emailed him last week and he finally got back to me! It's really nice to know he's okay. We're lucky he's not in the main battlefields. Last night, as I walked Sammy, I wished upon a star. I wished for everything I wanted to come true. When I wish on a star, it's more like a prayer to God than just asking a ball of fire to grant my wish.

December 11, 2009 9:40 AM Friday
Very cold today! The wind makes it feel even colder. Today is Aiden's birthday! He is 12. Owen will be 9 on the 19th. Christmas is only 2 weeks away! I'm hoping to get the Nano, but......we'll have to wait and see! I babysit my neighbors tonight. They are such good little boys. (:

December 14, 2009 12:17 PM Monday
I can't wait until the Olympics start! This year I'll have my laptop, so I'll be able to record my Olympic journal while sitting and watching the events live! During the summer Olympics, I have to keep dashing in to the office to write, and I missed a few things. Not so this time!

December 17, 2009 9:49 AM Thursday
Wow, it is cold! Yesterday classes were awesome. In Bio, we had a cookie exchange during class. I got so many funny pictures! Comp was great too, and Public Speaking was awesome. I think I could add quite a few new people to my 'best friends' list. Emily and I have so much fun with everyone.

December 18, 2009 11:09 AM Friday
We're supposed to get a huge snowfall this weekend. I hope we get lots and lots of snow. Christmas is only a week away! Yippee!!!

And now, here is the reason I have posted all of these entries:

January 11, 2010 10:03 AM Monday

Yes, we did have a huge snowstorm that weekend. A record breaker, apparently.

My grandmother died. New Year's Day. Mom-mom had been very sick, so now she is much better off in Heaven. It's just been really hard to adjust to the situation. My friends have been awesome, though. Sam J. sent me flowers, and Emily V. and Jen came to the funeral. When Emily saw me afterwards, she started to cry and gave me a big hug. You don't realize how many people love and care about you until something like this happens. In a past journal, I once wrote about I had hardly any friends. Now I know how foolish that entry was. God has truly blessed me with wonderful people who love me.

So, those were some of the entries leading up to Mom-mom's death. I have lots more in my *private* journal, but they are in that journal for a reason. :)

I hope you all don't mind that I pretty much poured out my heart to you in this post. It just feels good to share it.

Yours truly and forever,

Starting to wrap it up....

Day 26 - What friendship means to me.

Friendship is one of God's greatest gifts to people. He knew we would get lonely sometimes, or that we would need someone to laugh, play, and cry with. God created a partner (Eve) for Adam, that he would not be lonely. I'm sure he and Eve got along great! (until the apple and the snake, at least)

Friendship is something no one should ever take for granted. Always keep your friends close, for you never know when you're going to need them.

Day 27 - A post about why I'm doing this 30 Day Challenge.

I had seen this on other blogs, but when I saw Hope doing it, I knew I had to jump in too! I'm glad I did, for I've learned many things about myself this past month. Such fun!!!

Day 28 - A picture of moi from last year, and how I've changed since then.

Unfortunately, I don't have any good pictures from last year......so I'll just say how I'm different from then. (=

One year ago today, I was 14. My room wasn't really working for me, and neither was my style of clothing. I wasn't as mature back then, and I still thought boys were pretty icky (lol). I didn't have very many Christian friends, and I was a little depressed about that. I really wanted an iPod, Converse All Stars, and a Facebook account. I had just gotten my first *real* crush, and I was much more shy and reserved.

Today, I am 15. My room is totally awesome, and I'm starting to slowly build up my own 'style' of clothing. I think I've gotten more mature, and while some boys are still icky, most are just nice. I have more Christian friends from my co-op and camp, and I'm much happier because of it! I have my Converse and iPod.....still working on the Facebook account! I've grown out of that *crush* and am starting to like someone else. (: I think I've become more outgoing, too.

Some things have not changed: I still love to read, Emily is my best friend, my family is crazy but fun, green and orange are my fav colors, and I love my Sammy Gamgee. But a lot can happen in a year.....can't it?

Moving right along.......

I can't believe October is almost over! Soon, Thanksgiving will be here and then BAM Christmas will be here! *smiles* But I'm rushing things, aren't I? Sorry 'bout that. :)

Enjoy your weekend, ya'll!

I love you, a bushel and a peck

Five Things I'm Lovin' Right Now

1. Jesus (:

2. French Fries

3. Molecules and Atoms  (kinda random, I know)

4. The fact that I'm a girl

5. And this picture:

Messiah soccer game


What are *you* lovin' right now?

Sheep and doves among wolves and snakes

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
                Matthew 10:16

Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But however diowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
                                                                                                                                     Matthew 10:32-33

Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
                                                                                                                                    Matthew 10:39


These are just some verses that jumped out to me this morning. I'm not sure why the Holy Spirt caused me to be touched by them.........maybe I'll find out today. (:

ttyl,

Pages from my journal

October 20, 2009 11:15 AM Tuesday
The weather has turned pretty chilly. Dad said that for sure now we will be in Divisoin 1 next year!!! We are way ahead of everyone else so far. We are also undefeated for the first time in a while.

October 22, 2009 9:59 AM Thursday
The weather was rather warm yesterday. Weird. I've been 14 for over a week now. I odn't feel that different. I wonder when I'll feel different. or if I'll even feel different!! I'm sure, as time goes on, I'll start changing. I've made quite a few friends at my classes. Josh, Lance, and Robert are all in biology and Composition II with me and Emily. We all laugh a lot. Then Jonny and Sarah are in Composition and Public Speaking with us. Sarah is so sweet. She's a senior, so she won't be back next year. )= I'll have to get her email so we can stay in touch.

Otober 29, 2009 9:11 AM Thursday
Oh, I hope it doesn't rain again! Even though I love rainy days, it's getting in the way of soccer. The Phillies won Game 1 of the World Series! They play the Yankees. *evil grin* Not too much to write about oday, other than I found the perfect pair of casual boots for me! Only one problem: They're $149!!!! Since they're from L.L. Bean, they will last forever, but it's way too much money right now. I'd rather have an iPod.

November 2, 2009 12:00 PM Monday
Such a beautiful day! Finally all the rain and clouds are gone. Last night, I poppd a bracket of my braces! I was eating M&M's, and it popped off! Thankfully, Dr. Joe was able to fix it. Thanksgiving will be here soon! And this weekend is the Raleigh tournament! I'm a little nervous, sinc ewe'll be playing teams from all over the East Coast. But we are a good team, and I have faith in my teammates. Big news: Gretchen is coming back! She left the team 2 years ago, and now is rejoining us! I'm so glad. :)

November 3, 2009 9:50 AM Tuesday
I've noticed, as I'm becoming a teenager, that my wants come in ewaves. Like, just a few months agao, I was dying to get a Facebook account. Just a few weeks ago I really wanted some Converse All Stars. And now I'm craving a Nano. I still want a Facebook acount, but not as badly. I still like All Stars, but I don't crave them. And (obviously) I still want a Nano. I just think it's funny how wants  and desires come and go.


That certainly was not a usual post, but I found one of my old journals and thought I'd put these entries in. Nothing too personal, but it's always fun to look back and see what I wanted, what I was talking about, and what was going on!!

Yours always,



P.S. What did you think of this kind of post? I was thinking of doing more like it........please tell me what you think!

Could it get any better than this?

Day 22 - A post describing why I am me.

God made me. He formed me in my mother's womb. He knew me even before I was born.

He made me with brown hair and green eyes. He gave me this family of two parents, two brothers, and one dog. He opened my eyes to what being a big sister is all about.

God is the one who gave me a love for reading and writing. He showed me that I don't have to be afraid to share His Word. He gave me wonderful friends who share laughs and tears with me.

He knew that I would mess up sometimes, and that I would also be successful at things. He gave me a hunger for travel and faraway places.

He gave me my laugh and crinkly eyes. He chose the color of my hair and where every freckle should go. He knew I would have hard times through my life, and gave me Bible passages and songs to get through them.
God made me, me. And I wouldn't change a thing.

Day 23 - I'll write about some of my intense cravings.

I crave......
Cheese
Apples
Juice
Soda
Milk
Chocolate
A good book....
.....and soccer. :)

Day 24 - A letter to my parental unit (aka, my parents).
This could get slightly awkward......bear with me!!!

Dear Parents,
I love you sooooo much!!! You guys put up with my antics and moods every day, and I thank you for that! I know it can be hard to live with me (I do it too!), and I appreciate how patient you are with me. I'm so glad that God gave me a mom and a dad who love and understand me. I pray that we stay this close throughout the rest of my life!!
Love,
Your Daughter

Day 25 - My purse, and in general what I always have with me.

I haven't used my purse in a while, so I'll just list what I always have with moi.

iPod
Book (for fun)
Book (for school)
Sunglasses (if it's sunny)
Chapstick
Camera (usually)
Wallet (sometimes)

Sorry I'm a little late on all these posts....................my great-grandmother died over the weekend, and we've been a bit concerened with family stuff. Please pray for my family!!

Such thought provoking questions...

Yay! Margaret Rowena at Hello, World tagged me!!

*cue party ballons*

1. If you could be rich or famous, what would you be?

Rich. Famous people......they're annoying. ;)

3. How do you feel about The Lion King?

I love it! It's a bit sad, but altogether a great Disney classic

4. When did you begin blogging?

Back in April, though it seems like I've always had a blog!! I love having my own little place to vent and share fun stuff (like this tag!)

5. Do you like bonfires?

OGG (oh good gracious) yes!!! The smell of a bonfire sets my heart aflame.....

6. If someone gave you a pet monkey, what would you name it?

Cuddles. Yeah, that's a pretty mamby-pamby name, but my monkey would be nice and cuddly!

7. Which continent would you most love to have a nice, long, wonderful tour of?

*faints* You're giving me a nice, long, wonderful tour of Europe? *swoons* I'm in.

8. Pens or pencils?

Definitely a sharpened pencil. Although, pens arenice every now and then. usually just for writing thank you cards, though.

Hooray! I was also tagged by Ellyn from Life's Better at a Gallop!!!

*cue dancing music*

1. What's your favorite article of clothing you own and why?

This is hard.......my dark washed jeans are super comfy! And my green sweater goes with everything. I also love my black skirt.....it has pleats!!!!!

2. Have you ever ridden a horse and what was your reaction?

Well, sorta. I was on it for about ten minutes, in a ring. We mostly just walked, but I did get to trot a wee bit! And I totally loved it. :)

3. Do you ever imagine what kind of people animals would be? If so, what kind of person would your favorite pet be? :D (I love doing this, it's so much fun)

lol, clever question!!!! Sammy Gamgee would probably be a teenager with blond hair, blue eyes, and freckles. He would be loving, but sometimes he can be a bit moody and stingy. When you really get to know him, though, he's a great guy.

4. What's something that would win me your heart? (Mine is sour candy :))

Chocolate. Any kind. Though preferably Lindt Truffles *swoons*

5. If you could have any celebrity live next door to you, who would it be?

*swoons again* Could it be a celeb boarding house? Then I would have Tenth Avenue North, Georgie Henley, Anna Popplewell, Cat Whitehill and Britt Nicole.

6. What are five must-haves in your dream house?

1. Window seat

2. Big, spacious porch

3. A library with tons of shelves for all my books

4. A nice, airy kitchen

5. Lots of land for my horse sanctuary.

7. What's your favorite part of your room?

I just changed the layout of my room, so I would have to say my bed. I read on it, write on it, and do my blogging from there! (I'll share some pictures soon :)

8. If you got lost at night, would you rather be in a huge, loud, riff-raff city, or on a lonely country road in the middle of bear country?
Ugh, that's not fair........maybe bear country? no, the loud city. Nah, I'd rather deal with bears than pickpockets. But there are phones in the city.....OH I HAVE NO IDEA!!!!!!!!!!

And now, for my eight!!!

1. If you could marry any male book character, who would it be?

2.  What book character is the closest to your personality?

3. What is your favorite Disney movie?

4. Are you a spender or a saver?

5. If you had a $10,000 shopping spree to any store, which would you choose?

6. Who is your favorite Disney princess?

7. Describe your favorite piece of jewelry (or show a picture!)

8. If you were a color, which would you be?

And the eight lucky people are.....

 

1. Sarah Kinsey

2. Hope

3. Anna :)

4. Maggie S.

5. Samarah

6. Maykay

7. Ellyn ;)

8. ...and Margaret Rowena! lol, right back at ya!

 

I do so love a good tag.......YOU'RE IT!!!

 

 

have fun,

 



A new favorite song...

TobyMac never ceases to amaze me...........his songs are so different, yet so good!
Here's my new fav by him: Hold On.