This week has been nice.
Tuesday:
Holly and I had to lead our kickboxing class with our own hour-long work out routine. I didn't finish creating to routine until an hour before class, and it turned out to be way too short, and the class was not nearly interested enough due to the teacher's 6 year-old daughter that had the complete attention of the other girls in the class. *shrug*
But, we left class early, and it was done and over, so I don't have anything to complain about.
I went to the movies later that evening with Kason so see the Dark Night(again).
Overall an ok day.
Wednesday:
The day before thanksgiving.
My family decided to wake me up mid morning to help finish Christmas decorations(as it takes days to do it all). The mood was cheerful, but everything kind of went down the drain once my parents checked the mail to find a phone bill almost $300 more than usual. Apparently, something went wrong with my cell phone, and I went entirely over my minutes.
So, that certainly made everyone stressed out about everything else after that.
I was not happy...
Michelle had arrived mid afternoon, and even then, there was a lot of arguing.
I decided to chill by myself in my room for the rest of the night. My mom and Michelle left to go shopping, so I didn't have much else to do anyway.
Kason imed me randomly. I expressed my stress level, but I decided to ask him what he was thankful for. After his long and somewhat detailed answer, I became humbled to what I have. My stress went away, and I took some time to really think about what God has blessed me with rather than all the crud ruining my family's mood. Kason then asked me what I was thankful for. I was at a loss for words for a minute, but followed my typing my answer, which was considerably long compared to what I would normally say.
(paraphrase)
I'm thankful for my family. They can be a pain in the butt sometimes, I'm not going to lie, but I've noticed that many people I know don't even have a family to spend thanksgiving with, or if they do, relationships are so crazy that it's not even enjoyable. I'm thankful for relationships I have with other people as well, such as friendships and romantic relationships. I'm thankful for the faithfulness of God. He has blessed me far more than I even deserve but He still proves His love for me daily, and that's something I don't acknowledge nearly enough. See? I have a lot to be thankful for, and way more than I can even explain! I was putting too much time and effort into stressful situations that don't even matter. I'm thankful to even realize that, but it was brought to my attention before it had done any real damage. :-)
Thursday:
Thanksgiving!
Got up around 10:30ish. I finished watching the parade with my parents. My sisters got up maybe 30 minutes after I did. My mom told me our turkey was too frozen, so we'd have to either go out to eat or have ham. Michelle was not very pleased about it, but we did with what we had. It turned out to be a wonderful dinner with just my family. We actually talked about stuff that mattered! Our time was well spent.
Michelle and my mom left again to go shopping for the rest of the night. Holly and my dad went their separate ways, and I decided to spend the evening with Kason at his house. We watched Tarzan and Across the Universe, seeing as how watching movies together seems to be our most used entertainment.
It was a lovely night though. I arrived home at 10 to receive a hug from my mom as I walked in the door, which is new, but good. :-P
I spend the rest of the evening battling in Kung Fu Chess on the internet.
I suck. But it was fun to laugh for a while. :-P
Friday:
I slept in until 3 pm, which was amazing!
My mom and Michelle went shopping yet again. I didn't have anything to do. Holly got a new mattress shipped here this afternoon. She also planned to meet a friend at starbucks to hang out. My dad.. I don't know what he was doing all day. I didn't ask.
So, I went over to Kason's again. His family started putting up their Christmas tree today.
It was simply lovely! I kept commenting on how I loved the tree, even with it only half lit and in progress of being decorated. :-P
I don't know, I guess I just really like Christmas lights.
But anyway, Kason and I watched another movie. I made him watch Premonition, since he owned it and had never seen it before. His mom watched it with us(but she fell asleep near the end). I think his dad joined us for a little while, but he missed the beginning so he didn't hardily understand it.
Kason and I spent another hour or so playing games and talking things over. It's funny how after a while of getting to know someone on a deeper level, you can automatically tell if they're even the slightest bit upset, even without any body language. We were both kinda tested that this evening, but it turned out very well. It was pretty cool. :-)
I arrived home at 10ish. I played Kung Fu Chess again for awhile, and talked to Kason on my IM mic. Michelle and Holly eventually invaded my space and started talking to him too, which was interesting because Michelle's never met Kason, and had no idea my computer could talk to her.
:-P
Michelle ended up battling Kason in Kung Fu Chess. Michelle failed miserably, and made me fail miserably too because she wouldn't stop tickling me.
I watched Miracle on 34th Stress with my family. My parents feel asleep at the beginning. Michelle feel sleep in the middle. Michelle, Holly, and I were all piled on top of each other on the couch, with Holly laying on my stomach. At some point, I sneezed quite loudly and woke everyone up. Hah.
It was funny.
So, it's been a wonderful week.
I'm going to Keisha's wedding tomorrow evening, and that should be fun.
Yay!
Nov 29, 2008
Nov 24, 2008
Return to the Source of Your Joy
It's the solution to all anger, sadness, depression, etc..
I find it ironic that just when circumstances become larger and more important, the lessons that are shown to me fit along perfectly. Kason and I have been dating two weeks as of yesterday. It feels a little weird considering I've never been in a relationship before now. One of the things I never completely grasped before was that when you become romantically involved with someone, the other person's life, emotions, and thoughts because your own too.
I walked into church this morning and knew immediately that Kason was upset, without a word or action done. I became slightly worried about it, and I wanted to help. He claimed he would talk about it after church. After a minute of pushing him to tell me, he became tense and told me to stop. I was a little upset for a minute. I walked off, and greeted a few other people. I realized I just made him feel worse, and came back and gave him a hug. I know I care about him, and I felt bad for just making it worse than it already was.
Fortunately, not too long after Pastor Dennis started speaking, the message began to form itself around the current situation, just as it did last Sunday. We both kind of realized that we fall into anger or discontentment more than we should, which only makes it worse for our relationship with eachother, others, and most importantly, our relationship with Christ.
Pastor Dennis began to sing a short song about thankfulness. Kason nudged me.. We looked at eachother, and gave eachother the biggest hug ever.
It was sweet.
By the time the service was over, we were both fine again, simply by the words of Christ filling us again through the message.
"Return to the Source of your Joy".
I thought, and remembered that as children of Christ, we are to continually rejoice. We're not called to always be happy and cheerful, but to rejoice, and thank God in every situation. We spent too much time with our minds off our main joy and purpose. For us, and our relationship, God is our joy and strength. Without God, we are nothing. Our relationship would fail. With Christ, all things are possible, and when we focus our minds on our joy and strength, things become not only possible, but also a huge blessing.
I'm thankful for today.
I've learned some valuable lessons,
and God has dearly blessed me with Kason.
and so many other stuff! I can't even explain!!
God is just so faithful.
God is my joy!
I find it ironic that just when circumstances become larger and more important, the lessons that are shown to me fit along perfectly. Kason and I have been dating two weeks as of yesterday. It feels a little weird considering I've never been in a relationship before now. One of the things I never completely grasped before was that when you become romantically involved with someone, the other person's life, emotions, and thoughts because your own too.
I walked into church this morning and knew immediately that Kason was upset, without a word or action done. I became slightly worried about it, and I wanted to help. He claimed he would talk about it after church. After a minute of pushing him to tell me, he became tense and told me to stop. I was a little upset for a minute. I walked off, and greeted a few other people. I realized I just made him feel worse, and came back and gave him a hug. I know I care about him, and I felt bad for just making it worse than it already was.
Fortunately, not too long after Pastor Dennis started speaking, the message began to form itself around the current situation, just as it did last Sunday. We both kind of realized that we fall into anger or discontentment more than we should, which only makes it worse for our relationship with eachother, others, and most importantly, our relationship with Christ.
Pastor Dennis began to sing a short song about thankfulness. Kason nudged me.. We looked at eachother, and gave eachother the biggest hug ever.
It was sweet.
By the time the service was over, we were both fine again, simply by the words of Christ filling us again through the message.
"Return to the Source of your Joy".
I thought, and remembered that as children of Christ, we are to continually rejoice. We're not called to always be happy and cheerful, but to rejoice, and thank God in every situation. We spent too much time with our minds off our main joy and purpose. For us, and our relationship, God is our joy and strength. Without God, we are nothing. Our relationship would fail. With Christ, all things are possible, and when we focus our minds on our joy and strength, things become not only possible, but also a huge blessing.
I'm thankful for today.
I've learned some valuable lessons,
and God has dearly blessed me with Kason.
and so many other stuff! I can't even explain!!
God is just so faithful.
God is my joy!
Nov 20, 2008
That's life.
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I registered for classes at TCC a few days ago. I'm taking Computers and Photography in the spring.
I'm excited for photography, understandably. ;)
Although, I need to get a hold of a film camera, so if you know where I can get a good one for a reasonable price, than let me know! Pleasee!
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Yesterday was week 11 of sonlight. No Sonlight next week for thanksgiving, than the following week is the last day. So really, only two more weeks until the end of school! Yess
I was up until 4:30 on Tuesday night finishing homework. I had to write an essay for Brit Lit, finish four pages for World History, study for a final in Electing the Pres., finish one page for Government, and organize and decorate a notebook.
Turns out, only two students actually turned in their essay rough drafts yesterday, me included. Other students told me just the outline was due. Ohh man...
But no, the rough draft was due. The whole class just misunderstood the assignment.
Hah, yayy. I'm ahead.
So, fortunately, I don't have a whole lot of homework to do this week(two weeks, actually). I feel at ease. Ahhh... yess
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A sonlight mom mistook me for Michelle yesterday. She commented on how much I look like her now.
A sonlight mom mistook me for Michelle yesterday. She commented on how much I look like her now.
Hmm, it must have been the glasses. I was wearing them at the end of school...
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I put up my little Christmas tree in my bedroom on Sunday night, with Kason's help. I also watched The Polar Express with him from my computer screen(my dad was using the living room tv at the time.)
I'm SO excited for the holidays!
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I applied for four more jobs on Tuesday night.
-Portrait studio at Walmart. I've tried them before. They don't seem too interested in me.
-Portrait studio at Target. Michelle called home and told my mom that they were hiring right now near my house. My mom forwarded me the message, and I was gone within half an hour. I spoke with the manager(I think) and he seemed to be interested. I guess we'll see what happens.
-Pier 1 Imports. Very not interested in this job, but that's ok.
-Starbucks. I'll have to call them sometime this week because the manger wasn't in when I dropped off my application. *shrug*
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Kason, Kiersten, and Lauren suggested I visit them at school for lunch one day.
I decided to go today.
As soon as I got there, a security guard drove up in his mighty little golf cart and told me I was in the wrong place, and going to wrong way on a one-way street.
"oh, I'm sorry.."
I find a parking space on the other side of the school.
I manage to find my way to the entrance without any trouble. I ran into Kayli right inside the door. She was surprised to see me.. she didn't seem very excited. hah
I find a parking space on the other side of the school.
I manage to find my way to the entrance without any trouble. I ran into Kayli right inside the door. She was surprised to see me.. she didn't seem very excited. hah
I go to the office and ask for a visitor tag.
"Are you a parent or guardian"
"..uh..no"
"Are you from the church?"
"The church??"
"Are you a church counselor?"
"No, not here"
"Ok, well we don't allow visitors unless you're a parent, guardian, or church counselor"
"Ohh.. ok.."
Grrrr
Fortunately, Kason passed by just as I left the office area.
So I did get to see him for about.. two minutes. hah.
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But that was an utter disappointment. Blehh
Not only that, but that security guard in a go kart kept asking me questions!
"Where are you going ma'am?"
"Where are you going ma'am?"
"My car.."
"Why are you leaving?"
"They don't allow visitors here."
"Ohh...
well why are you parked way over here?"
"They don't allow visitors here."
"Ohh...
well why are you parked way over here?"
"There was a space here"
"Well the visitor parking is on the other side. You're not supposed to park here"
"Oh... ok.. thank you(*note sarcasm*)"
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*sigh*
Dang Richland.
Nov 17, 2008
Love
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What is love?
Romans 12: 9-13
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourself. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Love is sincere... Love is true. It does not lie. It does not deceive. I find it very annoying when I find people who claim to love each other with all their heart, however they just end up deceiving each other in the end. This doesn't only happen in romantic relationships, but also family and friends. Must love have quarrels and lies? Must love have secrets and deceptions? No, it cannot. If dishonesty is present, it is not love. Love avoids evilness. It clings to the right thing. It strives for the right path. It hungers righteousness and closeness with Christ. Love does not seek self indulgences and easiness. Love devotes to what is good and true. Love does not give up. Love perseveres. Love flourishes hope and faith. Love cares unceasingly, and love must put down his own pride.
Romans 13:8.
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
Love is delightful, and does not grow weary. Love must be sought after. Love does not cease. Love is on-going. Love is a part of life. Without love, there is nothing. Love is a commandment, however it is not to be fulfilled with a grudge or a hate, but with sincerity and honesty, just as Christ willingly loved us.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-13
Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophecy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child; I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: Faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Love does not rush. Love waits patiently at the door for an answer. It does not push. It considers all time worthy. Love respects. Love strives for kindness, care, and hospitality. Love is not envious and jealous. Love is fulfilling, it has no need for anything else. Why become envious of things you do not possess if you already have what you need? Love does not boast. It is not prideful. Love delights in what it is, and what it has. A person with love does not boast. He is considerate and thoughtful. Love is not proud. A person with love considers himself unworthy for the gift of love he has received. One does not consider himself deserving of true love, once true love is experienced in full. Love seeks for the well-being of the other person. Love does not seek for his own pleasure and happiness, but for the comfort and safety of the other being. Love cares for others higher than himself. Love sacrifices all, even life, and it is sacrificed willingly and without force. Love encourages, and does not pull down on faults and weaknesses, but rather makes weakenesses stronger and faults invisible. Love is not easily angered. Love is forgiving. Love considers the circumstances, and does not over-react. Love does not remember past wrongs. It passes them by as if they never happened, and continues to love even more. Love appreciates. Love seeks the truth. Love seeks righteousness, and leaves what is wrong and sinful. Love seeks Christ. Love protects like a shield, and speaks with a righteous tongue rather than a tongue of lies and weapons. Love trusts, and is not uneasy. It always hopes, and always believes. Love is faithful. It does not sway. Love stands through all. It endures all shaking. It fights through all trials. Love does not grow week. Love accomplishes. Love does not fail it's purpose. Love does not end. Love endures forever. Love grows, it learns, and it puts childish ways behind it. Love makes all things clear, as Christ gave a clear way for sinners because of his love for us first.
1 John 4:18-19
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
We love because he first loved us. If anyways says, "I love God", yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. and he has given us this command; whoever loves God must also love his brother.
Love drives out fear. There is no uneasiness. If I love Christ, as He loves me, I am not fearful for myself. I trust in Him. I have faith He will protect me. Love diminishes all fear, for I feel protected in the arms of the one whom I love. If I do not love my neighbor, my brother, and my friend, I do not love Christ. If I cannot forgive my brother is Christ, and love him, how am I to still love Christ passionately with despair in my heart? God's been showing me a lot about this lately. I became convicted of this greatly on Sunday morning and afternoon, to the point of tears, because God showed me my anger in my heart toward another person. I had to push my own pride down and realize my sin, just so I could forgive and apologize to my brother or sister in Christ. Once I can first love my brothers and sister and enemies, I can truly love Christ.
1 John 4: 7
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Now go back to the previous verses, and put "God" wherever "love" is. Love is God, and God is love. God is a definite, pure, and clear image of what love is. God first demonstrated love by sending his own Son to die for us, the sinners, the unworthy ones. He endured all trials, trusted unceasingly, and had undying faithfulness. He was not fearful, and was not unsure. He was confident. He cared and loved. He sacrificed everything.
That is love.
Love must match with Christ, always, in every aspect. If love does not follow God's teaching and God's example, it is not love.
This is not limited to any certain kind of love.
This is love for Christ, love for family, love for friends, romantic love, and love for enemies. It is love, simple as that. Nobody excluded.
and this is what God has taught me.
Feel free to post input.
What is love?
Romans 12: 9-13
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourself. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Love is sincere... Love is true. It does not lie. It does not deceive. I find it very annoying when I find people who claim to love each other with all their heart, however they just end up deceiving each other in the end. This doesn't only happen in romantic relationships, but also family and friends. Must love have quarrels and lies? Must love have secrets and deceptions? No, it cannot. If dishonesty is present, it is not love. Love avoids evilness. It clings to the right thing. It strives for the right path. It hungers righteousness and closeness with Christ. Love does not seek self indulgences and easiness. Love devotes to what is good and true. Love does not give up. Love perseveres. Love flourishes hope and faith. Love cares unceasingly, and love must put down his own pride.
Romans 13:8.
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
Love is delightful, and does not grow weary. Love must be sought after. Love does not cease. Love is on-going. Love is a part of life. Without love, there is nothing. Love is a commandment, however it is not to be fulfilled with a grudge or a hate, but with sincerity and honesty, just as Christ willingly loved us.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-13
Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophecy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child; I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: Faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Love does not rush. Love waits patiently at the door for an answer. It does not push. It considers all time worthy. Love respects. Love strives for kindness, care, and hospitality. Love is not envious and jealous. Love is fulfilling, it has no need for anything else. Why become envious of things you do not possess if you already have what you need? Love does not boast. It is not prideful. Love delights in what it is, and what it has. A person with love does not boast. He is considerate and thoughtful. Love is not proud. A person with love considers himself unworthy for the gift of love he has received. One does not consider himself deserving of true love, once true love is experienced in full. Love seeks for the well-being of the other person. Love does not seek for his own pleasure and happiness, but for the comfort and safety of the other being. Love cares for others higher than himself. Love sacrifices all, even life, and it is sacrificed willingly and without force. Love encourages, and does not pull down on faults and weaknesses, but rather makes weakenesses stronger and faults invisible. Love is not easily angered. Love is forgiving. Love considers the circumstances, and does not over-react. Love does not remember past wrongs. It passes them by as if they never happened, and continues to love even more. Love appreciates. Love seeks the truth. Love seeks righteousness, and leaves what is wrong and sinful. Love seeks Christ. Love protects like a shield, and speaks with a righteous tongue rather than a tongue of lies and weapons. Love trusts, and is not uneasy. It always hopes, and always believes. Love is faithful. It does not sway. Love stands through all. It endures all shaking. It fights through all trials. Love does not grow week. Love accomplishes. Love does not fail it's purpose. Love does not end. Love endures forever. Love grows, it learns, and it puts childish ways behind it. Love makes all things clear, as Christ gave a clear way for sinners because of his love for us first.
1 John 4:18-19
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
We love because he first loved us. If anyways says, "I love God", yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. and he has given us this command; whoever loves God must also love his brother.
Love drives out fear. There is no uneasiness. If I love Christ, as He loves me, I am not fearful for myself. I trust in Him. I have faith He will protect me. Love diminishes all fear, for I feel protected in the arms of the one whom I love. If I do not love my neighbor, my brother, and my friend, I do not love Christ. If I cannot forgive my brother is Christ, and love him, how am I to still love Christ passionately with despair in my heart? God's been showing me a lot about this lately. I became convicted of this greatly on Sunday morning and afternoon, to the point of tears, because God showed me my anger in my heart toward another person. I had to push my own pride down and realize my sin, just so I could forgive and apologize to my brother or sister in Christ. Once I can first love my brothers and sister and enemies, I can truly love Christ.
1 John 4: 7
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Now go back to the previous verses, and put "God" wherever "love" is. Love is God, and God is love. God is a definite, pure, and clear image of what love is. God first demonstrated love by sending his own Son to die for us, the sinners, the unworthy ones. He endured all trials, trusted unceasingly, and had undying faithfulness. He was not fearful, and was not unsure. He was confident. He cared and loved. He sacrificed everything.
That is love.
Love must match with Christ, always, in every aspect. If love does not follow God's teaching and God's example, it is not love.
This is not limited to any certain kind of love.
This is love for Christ, love for family, love for friends, romantic love, and love for enemies. It is love, simple as that. Nobody excluded.
and this is what God has taught me.
Feel free to post input.
Nov 12, 2008
Photo Blog
As a posted a few days ago, I'm am now in a relationship.
Kason Chandler Bryden is his name. He is a highschooler at my church.
He's great.
You should meet him, if you haven't already.
:-P
We started dating Saturday night after he spoke with my dad alone about dating me. To my surprise, my parents thoroughly enjoy Kason. They don't normally approve of anyone, so this is a huge blessing to me, I'll be honest.
My family was invited to a thanksgiving party this past Saturday with their sunday school class. Holly invited her boyfriend, Cole, to tag along. My mom suggested I invite Kason to go with me as well, which was kinda funny at the time because I had never even introduced the idea of dating Kason to my parents yet.
So, we all had a grand ol' time with my family. Holly, Cole, Kason, and I took a bunch of pictures in our spare time. Most of these have been posted on either Myspace or Facebook, so you may have seen them already, but I decided to post them here too. :-)
My favorite of them.
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It was difficult to get Kason to smile for pictures.
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...except this one! We look so happy! Kason says this is his favorite.
Kason Chandler Bryden is his name. He is a highschooler at my church.
He's great.
You should meet him, if you haven't already.
:-P
We started dating Saturday night after he spoke with my dad alone about dating me. To my surprise, my parents thoroughly enjoy Kason. They don't normally approve of anyone, so this is a huge blessing to me, I'll be honest.
My family was invited to a thanksgiving party this past Saturday with their sunday school class. Holly invited her boyfriend, Cole, to tag along. My mom suggested I invite Kason to go with me as well, which was kinda funny at the time because I had never even introduced the idea of dating Kason to my parents yet.
So, we all had a grand ol' time with my family. Holly, Cole, Kason, and I took a bunch of pictures in our spare time. Most of these have been posted on either Myspace or Facebook, so you may have seen them already, but I decided to post them here too. :-)
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Insanely grainy picture, but Holly liked it.
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My favorite of them.-----
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It was difficult to get Kason to smile for pictures.
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...except this one! We look so happy! Kason says this is his favorite.
Believe it or not, I edited out part of a house and metal pole. Hah
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This was about four seconds before I lifted him up on my back, which ultimately ended with both of us falling to the ground.
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Another favorite of them.
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My favorite!!
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That grass loved my sweater.
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That dog had no concern for personal space... and photos.
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Crazy out of focus, but I thought it was interesting enought to post.
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Kason took this picture. :-)
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Inconsiderate dog again... with a bone.
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This was about four seconds before I lifted him up on my back, which ultimately ended with both of us falling to the ground.
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Another favorite of them.
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My favorite!!
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That grass loved my sweater.
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That dog had no concern for personal space... and photos.
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Crazy out of focus, but I thought it was interesting enought to post.
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Kason took this picture. :-)
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Inconsiderate dog again... with a bone.
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That's all!
Praise Jesus
My Brit Lit class is dreadful.
I finished reading A Tale of Two Cities a few weeks ago. I turned in my essay a few weeks ago, getting a miserable grade. I made corrections, and turned it back in(as did all the other students), and still got a miserable grade. Unfortunately, most of the other students in my class have more writing experience than me, so I was significantly horrible.
But praise Jesus, I have an merciful understanding teacher. In class, she's rather scary, I'm not going to lie, but she spoke with me after school today and explained why my grade wasn't higher, than after some understanding on both of our part, she bumped my grade up from a 69 to an 80 just for the my effort and mistakes understood.
I don't know, but this is amazing to me.
I don't deserve this.
I finished reading A Tale of Two Cities a few weeks ago. I turned in my essay a few weeks ago, getting a miserable grade. I made corrections, and turned it back in(as did all the other students), and still got a miserable grade. Unfortunately, most of the other students in my class have more writing experience than me, so I was significantly horrible.
But praise Jesus, I have an merciful understanding teacher. In class, she's rather scary, I'm not going to lie, but she spoke with me after school today and explained why my grade wasn't higher, than after some understanding on both of our part, she bumped my grade up from a 69 to an 80 just for the my effort and mistakes understood.
I don't know, but this is amazing to me.
I don't deserve this.
Nov 11, 2008
Job Hunting
I went to the mall last night to turn in three applications I picked up during the summer, and clearly never gave back.
Fortunately, this week just happens to be group interview weeks for a lot of the stores at the mall. American Eagle told me to come Tuesday or Thursday at 4(I'm going Thursday. Don't have a car today). PacSun told me they were having group interviews this week and will probably give me a call. Claire's also said something along those lines, but I don't really remember.
I have an application for Halmart and Starbucks. I might turn those in today or tomorrow.
My mom picked up an application from the Portrait Studio at Walmart for me, which actually makes me really excited because I tried to get a job there a few months ago but they weren't hiring.
Unfortunately, group interviews are a pain in the butt, because I'm in compitition with everyone else who, more likely than not, do have previous experience, while I have none.
*shrug*
Whatever needs to happen will happen. God's just as faithful in the area of employment.
Pray for me.
Fortunately, this week just happens to be group interview weeks for a lot of the stores at the mall. American Eagle told me to come Tuesday or Thursday at 4(I'm going Thursday. Don't have a car today). PacSun told me they were having group interviews this week and will probably give me a call. Claire's also said something along those lines, but I don't really remember.
I have an application for Halmart and Starbucks. I might turn those in today or tomorrow.
My mom picked up an application from the Portrait Studio at Walmart for me, which actually makes me really excited because I tried to get a job there a few months ago but they weren't hiring.
Unfortunately, group interviews are a pain in the butt, because I'm in compitition with everyone else who, more likely than not, do have previous experience, while I have none.
*shrug*
Whatever needs to happen will happen. God's just as faithful in the area of employment.
Pray for me.
Nov 10, 2008
Nov 8, 2008
Nov 6, 2008
Comfort
I'm beginning to understand more the importance of truth and authenticity.
I always knew it was important, but once you realize the difference it makes when good reasoning is behind choices, than you really begin to make more positive changes in your life.
I know I'm being kinda vague, but I'm not sure how else to say it.
My life feels very genuine and purposeful right now, and even though I lack the realization of what is causing it exactly, I know it has something to do with how much of my heart I've given up wholly and honestly to God and His plans. My views on a lot of things have changed, and the motives I have behind choices are different as well. Honesty and realness has become very crucial to me, which can be negative sometimes too, because I'm slightly more paranoid about truth, but at the same time, I've been overwhelmed with so much peace lately. This has never happened to me before(at least not this much, and not this genuine).
I guess being alert and rational makes important things stand out more.
:-P
The Holy Spirit is near and talking up a storm.
I credit God alone.
Father,
Build me up. Make me stronger. Help me follow your path. Strip away everything that I put before you, because You alone are worthy.
I'm crying out... listen to my prayer.
I always knew it was important, but once you realize the difference it makes when good reasoning is behind choices, than you really begin to make more positive changes in your life.
I know I'm being kinda vague, but I'm not sure how else to say it.
My life feels very genuine and purposeful right now, and even though I lack the realization of what is causing it exactly, I know it has something to do with how much of my heart I've given up wholly and honestly to God and His plans. My views on a lot of things have changed, and the motives I have behind choices are different as well. Honesty and realness has become very crucial to me, which can be negative sometimes too, because I'm slightly more paranoid about truth, but at the same time, I've been overwhelmed with so much peace lately. This has never happened to me before(at least not this much, and not this genuine).
I guess being alert and rational makes important things stand out more.
:-P
The Holy Spirit is near and talking up a storm.
I credit God alone.
Father,
Build me up. Make me stronger. Help me follow your path. Strip away everything that I put before you, because You alone are worthy.
I'm crying out... listen to my prayer.
Nov 5, 2008
No Worries
Obama is president. I received the news at about 2 A.M. last night.
I didn't react much beyond a pitiful sigh and a shrug.
I've had many friends who joke about moving to another country(or maybe they're serious, but who am I to know). I think it's rather silly, actually.
I understand that the results of the election may not have turned out the way you wanted, but have to taken time to consider that God actually put Obama as president?? Every authority is ordained by God. There is none that is mistakenly placed. I don't really see why you have to stress about America going downhill very quickly simply because of the president change. God's in much better control of America than man is, including Obama, so I have enough faith to know that it's going to be just fine. I'm called to live in America, right? So why move? I'm fully capable of taking advantage of the faithfulness of God, and if you have any sense of a Christian, you'll understand what I'm saying. I'm only voicing what God has told me through His Word.
There.
That's my opinion.
Feel free to disagree if you'd like.
I didn't react much beyond a pitiful sigh and a shrug.
I've had many friends who joke about moving to another country(or maybe they're serious, but who am I to know). I think it's rather silly, actually.
I understand that the results of the election may not have turned out the way you wanted, but have to taken time to consider that God actually put Obama as president?? Every authority is ordained by God. There is none that is mistakenly placed. I don't really see why you have to stress about America going downhill very quickly simply because of the president change. God's in much better control of America than man is, including Obama, so I have enough faith to know that it's going to be just fine. I'm called to live in America, right? So why move? I'm fully capable of taking advantage of the faithfulness of God, and if you have any sense of a Christian, you'll understand what I'm saying. I'm only voicing what God has told me through His Word.
There.
That's my opinion.
Feel free to disagree if you'd like.
Nov 4, 2008
This is really unfortunate....
This year, I've discovered the importance of a camera case...
Me: Ahhh, what happened to my camera!?
Emily: Aww, it's a flower!
Me: That's not a flower! The screen is broken! Arghskgsdfgh
Emily: It is?? Oooohhh... it is... Hmm...
.....
Me: *sigh*
Behold, camera damage from July.
Someone sat on it.
hah
I discovered this when I was at the Bass Hall this morning with some other Sonlight families. Unfortunately, the Ball Hall's architecture is awesome and I've always wanted to take better pictures of it(last time I did, it was cold, rainy, and dark outside.. so they didn't come out well).
I don't think I'm going to be taking pictures for awhile.
Me: Ahhh, what happened to my camera!?
Emily: Aww, it's a flower!
Me: That's not a flower! The screen is broken! Arghskgsdfgh
Emily: It is?? Oooohhh... it is... Hmm...
.....
Me: *sigh*
Behold, camera damage from July.
Someone sat on it.
hah
I discovered this when I was at the Bass Hall this morning with some other Sonlight families. Unfortunately, the Ball Hall's architecture is awesome and I've always wanted to take better pictures of it(last time I did, it was cold, rainy, and dark outside.. so they didn't come out well).
This is the best I came up with... and even then, I think the post editing made it look 4 times better. Hah.
I don't think I'm going to be taking pictures for awhile.
This is disappointing....
fyi, I took pictures of the broken camera with my old broken camera, which also does not have a working screen. Score!
.
The most unexpected thing came out of my mouth today, and I swear, I have never thought it, or said it before in my life.
GOD IS NEAR, MANN!!
The person you're in love with is the last person you will ever deserve, but also the person you will need most. Much like Christ, He is the person you are most unworthy of, yet and one thing you truly need most. This is why true love is from Christ and only Christ, because Christ alone created it, and through Christ love is possible. Ultimately, love is true and humble, and always submits to one another. Love is sacrifice, but a sacrifice worth everything else lost.
Whenever you think that you're in love with someone, compare it to your relationship with Christ and His love for you. Does it match? If it does, than you will know that your love is true.
The most unexpected thing came out of my mouth today, and I swear, I have never thought it, or said it before in my life.
GOD IS NEAR, MANN!!
The person you're in love with is the last person you will ever deserve, but also the person you will need most. Much like Christ, He is the person you are most unworthy of, yet and one thing you truly need most. This is why true love is from Christ and only Christ, because Christ alone created it, and through Christ love is possible. Ultimately, love is true and humble, and always submits to one another. Love is sacrifice, but a sacrifice worth everything else lost.
Whenever you think that you're in love with someone, compare it to your relationship with Christ and His love for you. Does it match? If it does, than you will know that your love is true.
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