I think it was worth it :]
I'm going to hang it in my lovely kitchen next year, because if I remember correctly it already has yellow walls!
Yay for midnight bursts of creativity :]
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Instead of getting sleep for work tomorrow...
I made this:
I think it was worth it :]
I'm going to hang it in my lovely kitchen next year, because if I remember correctly it already has yellow walls!
Yay for midnight bursts of creativity :]
I think it was worth it :]
I'm going to hang it in my lovely kitchen next year, because if I remember correctly it already has yellow walls!
Yay for midnight bursts of creativity :]
Thursday, May 15, 2008
1 year older, and possibly a little wiser?
4/19/07
(Last ever) Senior Writing
Senior year has been one never-ending period of clichés. "Time flies when you're having fun." "Be true to yourself." "Listen to your heart." "The sky's the limit." "You never really realize what you have till it's gone." "Live every day as if it were your last." The funny part is, for the first time in my life there is some actual truth that reverberates through these words. I can see why people say them so often. Whether you expect it to or not, senior year zooms by you, like lightning. One minute you're doing the first officer strut of the year at the start of a brand new football season, the next minute you're shimmying through your very last show. And no matter how badly you want to get out of high school, no one can deny there's not a teensy part of them that will find something worth missing. For me, it won't be the performing. I still have years of that ahead of me. It won't be the friends, because I know that for every person that has had any sort of positive impact on my life, this is not the end. I am certain that we will be together again at some point in our lives. It will be the little things that seem so miniscule now I can't even think of an example, but I know that once they are gone they will be noticed and missed.
Along with all the privileges of senior year, there are a lot of important decisions to be made. Always remember that you're allowed to change your mind. Your life isn't set in stone. If a chance comes your way, take it. Don't try to please everybody. Take it from someone who's tried—it's impossible. You will never be able to please every single person, every single time. You just have to discover what is best for you and then put everything you have into it to make it happen. Don't hold back. Don't be greedy with your talent, your kindness, or your character. Lavish it upon others. Live passionately. And when life seems like it's reached its absolute low, take it as your cue to prove yourself to the world. If there isn't a silver lining, grab your glitter glue and make your own. Life isn't some story for you to follow, it's your own to write. Write yourself as the hero, the shining star, and most importantly, believe it.
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I was reminiscing over my last senior writing today, but after the past year I have changed my opinion on a few things. I’ve grown a lot and come to many more understandings. Sure, the clichés are generally still true, but I don’t agree with listening to your heart. I know what you’re probably thinking. In today’s “take chances,” “no regrets” society, we believe that what our heart thinks is right. But if your heart isn’t in the right place and doesn’t know Jesus, then it isn’t right at all! “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)
Rather than trusting in our own hearts and irrational, greedy human emotions, we should put all our faith in Jesus Christ. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) What more could we possibly ask for? Our lives are set! Why should we worry about taking chances when all we have to do is trust in our Lord and have our path shown to us? From personal experience, I know how difficult it can be to focus on the Lord and follow him, especially at college. With everyone learning how to live on their own and being excited to be out from under the parents’ watchful eye, it’s hard to see past anything but what we want to do and when we want to do it. But God has so much more planned for us! College is a very trying time. It’s hard to stick to your convictions and your morals when the world puts so much pressure on you to let them go and just “live for the moment.” But that isn’t really living at all. Just because we are in the world doesn’t mean we should be of it. We should be striving to live for something much bigger than ourselves. “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3) Amen.
I made more than my fair share of mistakes and regrets and still have so much to learn. But I’m willing to learn! That’s why I find so much joy in the people I spend my time with in Brenham and in my job. It’s amazing being surrounded by people who support me and who genuinely care about me and help to guide me in my faith. We all need people like that in our lives! I know it’s hard to stay strong in your faith! That’s why I’m posting this: as an encouragement and to let others who feel like I do know you're not alone! I know I felt that way for a long time. No matter how disconnected you may feel, there is hope. I promise. Check your hearts, and find yourself true friends, someone who makes you better and will hold you accountable for your decisions. Not in a condescending or motherly way, but in a way that is truly concerned about your spiritual growth, along with your well being. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ and we’re all in this together.
Love all. ♥
Worship one. †
(Last ever) Senior Writing
Senior year has been one never-ending period of clichés. "Time flies when you're having fun." "Be true to yourself." "Listen to your heart." "The sky's the limit." "You never really realize what you have till it's gone." "Live every day as if it were your last." The funny part is, for the first time in my life there is some actual truth that reverberates through these words. I can see why people say them so often. Whether you expect it to or not, senior year zooms by you, like lightning. One minute you're doing the first officer strut of the year at the start of a brand new football season, the next minute you're shimmying through your very last show. And no matter how badly you want to get out of high school, no one can deny there's not a teensy part of them that will find something worth missing. For me, it won't be the performing. I still have years of that ahead of me. It won't be the friends, because I know that for every person that has had any sort of positive impact on my life, this is not the end. I am certain that we will be together again at some point in our lives. It will be the little things that seem so miniscule now I can't even think of an example, but I know that once they are gone they will be noticed and missed.
Along with all the privileges of senior year, there are a lot of important decisions to be made. Always remember that you're allowed to change your mind. Your life isn't set in stone. If a chance comes your way, take it. Don't try to please everybody. Take it from someone who's tried—it's impossible. You will never be able to please every single person, every single time. You just have to discover what is best for you and then put everything you have into it to make it happen. Don't hold back. Don't be greedy with your talent, your kindness, or your character. Lavish it upon others. Live passionately. And when life seems like it's reached its absolute low, take it as your cue to prove yourself to the world. If there isn't a silver lining, grab your glitter glue and make your own. Life isn't some story for you to follow, it's your own to write. Write yourself as the hero, the shining star, and most importantly, believe it.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
I was reminiscing over my last senior writing today, but after the past year I have changed my opinion on a few things. I’ve grown a lot and come to many more understandings. Sure, the clichés are generally still true, but I don’t agree with listening to your heart. I know what you’re probably thinking. In today’s “take chances,” “no regrets” society, we believe that what our heart thinks is right. But if your heart isn’t in the right place and doesn’t know Jesus, then it isn’t right at all! “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23)
Rather than trusting in our own hearts and irrational, greedy human emotions, we should put all our faith in Jesus Christ. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) What more could we possibly ask for? Our lives are set! Why should we worry about taking chances when all we have to do is trust in our Lord and have our path shown to us? From personal experience, I know how difficult it can be to focus on the Lord and follow him, especially at college. With everyone learning how to live on their own and being excited to be out from under the parents’ watchful eye, it’s hard to see past anything but what we want to do and when we want to do it. But God has so much more planned for us! College is a very trying time. It’s hard to stick to your convictions and your morals when the world puts so much pressure on you to let them go and just “live for the moment.” But that isn’t really living at all. Just because we are in the world doesn’t mean we should be of it. We should be striving to live for something much bigger than ourselves. “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3) Amen.
I made more than my fair share of mistakes and regrets and still have so much to learn. But I’m willing to learn! That’s why I find so much joy in the people I spend my time with in Brenham and in my job. It’s amazing being surrounded by people who support me and who genuinely care about me and help to guide me in my faith. We all need people like that in our lives! I know it’s hard to stay strong in your faith! That’s why I’m posting this: as an encouragement and to let others who feel like I do know you're not alone! I know I felt that way for a long time. No matter how disconnected you may feel, there is hope. I promise. Check your hearts, and find yourself true friends, someone who makes you better and will hold you accountable for your decisions. Not in a condescending or motherly way, but in a way that is truly concerned about your spiritual growth, along with your well being. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ and we’re all in this together.
Love all. ♥
Worship one. †
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Will wonders never cease?
First of all, this is my second post today! I've barely been making it once a week!
Second, and most importantly, my cooking was a success! I made a scrumptious spinach and strawberry salad, and a delicious lemon and blueberry pie! My mom made salmon and baked potatoes, but I totally learned how. That'll be easy stuff :] I was kind of nervous because my mom invited my grandparents over for dinner and I wasn't sure I wanted that many critics for my first attempt. I felt so stupid because I didn't actually read ahead and I finished the pie like 30 minutes before they came not knowing it was supposed to chill for 2 hours... oh well! Luckily, everything turned out fine and they loved it! My grandma even asked me for my recipes :] Thanks for sending them to me Brandi! ♥
Brenham friends- I miss you all terribly!!!
Second, and most importantly, my cooking was a success! I made a scrumptious spinach and strawberry salad, and a delicious lemon and blueberry pie! My mom made salmon and baked potatoes, but I totally learned how. That'll be easy stuff :] I was kind of nervous because my mom invited my grandparents over for dinner and I wasn't sure I wanted that many critics for my first attempt. I felt so stupid because I didn't actually read ahead and I finished the pie like 30 minutes before they came not knowing it was supposed to chill for 2 hours... oh well! Luckily, everything turned out fine and they loved it! My grandma even asked me for my recipes :] Thanks for sending them to me Brandi! ♥
Brenham friends- I miss you all terribly!!!
Love all ♥ Worship one †
That is a quote off a t-shirt I want from my fabulous new job at the Christian Gifts Outlet! :] I started training last night and I absolutely love it. I had round 2 this morning and I've already got the register down. I've come to the realization that I've never actually had a real job. I worked at a little shop for 2 summers but I've known the owner my whole life so she was really flexible. I was mostly just the fill in girl, and now I work every day! I'm excited though. I love the atmosphere at CGO and they play super good happy music :] The only downside is I'm mostly working at the San Marcos branch, which wasn't exactly what I had in mind. It's very interesting though! It's in the Tanger Outlet Mall, so we have a lot of different people come in. Last night there were people from Mexico City, Guam, and Peru, and this morning there were people from London and somewhere that speaks Dutch. Plus most of the customers are very friendly and fun to talk to. It's a great environment :] Except I'm scared I'll end up spending all of my paychecks there! Now I am finally going to go cook a late Mother's Day dinner for my mom and grandma. Wish me luck! ♥
Monday, May 5, 2008
Lambs, and Ostriches, and Puppies, Oh My!
John came home with me this past weekend. I can't get over how much my family loves him. He's gotten approval from every family member he's met so far. That's such an amazing, wonderful change and I'm so happy to be blessed with someone so special in my life. After we got home Friday evening, we went to watch my sister's Spring Show at the high school. I don't miss high school and I don't miss my old team too much, but I really miss actually dancing. That was my life. It's so weird being on a team I don't feel a connection or serious commitment to. I don't enjoy practicing, or even other team activities. It's just another thing I have to do. I'm not entirely sure if I'll make it through next year...
After we got home from the show, John and I stayed up and watched home videos. We watched a lot of my dance competitions from high school, and then we watched some footage from when I was 2-3. I was SOOOOO precious! If I do say so myself... which I do :] Apparently, I was quite the performer as a child. It seemed like all the videos were of me singing! There's a clip of me singing "Jesus Loves Me" which is really adorable, but completely unrecognizable aside from the tune. My "Mary Had a Little Lamb" rendition sounded a little better, but still had some pronunciation errors ("It PAAAAAAAAAAAllowed her to tool one day!") It was so amusing :]
Saturday morning I got up and made pancakes for John (yes, I actually cooked something edible!), then we went to the Natural Bridge Caverns Wildlife Ranch. It was pretty fun until he coaxed an ostrich up to our car. He didn't believe I was scared, but I screamed when it tried sticking it's head in our window. He decided to share this apparently very humorous story with my mother when we got home and she told him my parents took me there once when I was a baby and we were in a Jeep so I got scarred by the ostriches way back then. That explains so much!
After our trek, we decided to swim. We were supposed to go to an Eli Young Band concert in a few hours though so I didn't want to get my hair wet and waste time having to wash it and fix it again. Unfortunately, my sister didn't get this memo and pushed me into the deep end. I was soooooo not her biggest fan at that moment. I dragged her out of the house and was trying to push her in but couldn't quite get her off the edge. Next thing I know, my mom came and pushed me from behind. So, I got my revenge of pushing my sister in, but I ended up being pushed in again too. Oh well, at least I pushed her in fully clothed. Heh. Then we went to the Eli Young Band concert, which turned out to be really awesome.
As of yesterday, I am 99% hired for this summer! :] I was discussing job options with my mom and John and had the bright idea to check out the Christian Gifts Outlet. My mom called and they said they were hiring, so John and I went right over. I filled out an application and talked to the lady in charge of personnel and she said she would be calling me because she is definitely interested! The only complication is I already have a lot of summer obligations teaching dance camps and such, so I have to wait and see if that's going to be too inconvenient for them.
*Funny side note- When I had finished talking to the lady and was about to leave she asked if John was my brother. You wouldn't believe how often we get that question!!! His dad said at least we know our kids will be good looking :] Haha.
This weekend I also discovered I am a psychic! Okay, so that's totally not true, but I do have a good story. When John and I were headed up to Sealy yesterday he said his mom had sounded like she was in a really good mood all day when he talked to her on the phone. I told him it was probably because they got a puppy, because that would definitely be a reason for me to sound happy! He said I was silly and we didn't think about it anymore. But lo and behold (yes, I did just say that), when we got to his house his dad had found not only 1 puppy, but 2! I'm such a good guesser :] They were dumped at a bridge which is really sad, but they're super cute and soft and now I get to play with them! Yay puppies!!! :]
After we got home from the show, John and I stayed up and watched home videos. We watched a lot of my dance competitions from high school, and then we watched some footage from when I was 2-3. I was SOOOOO precious! If I do say so myself... which I do :] Apparently, I was quite the performer as a child. It seemed like all the videos were of me singing! There's a clip of me singing "Jesus Loves Me" which is really adorable, but completely unrecognizable aside from the tune. My "Mary Had a Little Lamb" rendition sounded a little better, but still had some pronunciation errors ("It PAAAAAAAAAAAllowed her to tool one day!") It was so amusing :]
Saturday morning I got up and made pancakes for John (yes, I actually cooked something edible!), then we went to the Natural Bridge Caverns Wildlife Ranch. It was pretty fun until he coaxed an ostrich up to our car. He didn't believe I was scared, but I screamed when it tried sticking it's head in our window. He decided to share this apparently very humorous story with my mother when we got home and she told him my parents took me there once when I was a baby and we were in a Jeep so I got scarred by the ostriches way back then. That explains so much!
After our trek, we decided to swim. We were supposed to go to an Eli Young Band concert in a few hours though so I didn't want to get my hair wet and waste time having to wash it and fix it again. Unfortunately, my sister didn't get this memo and pushed me into the deep end. I was soooooo not her biggest fan at that moment. I dragged her out of the house and was trying to push her in but couldn't quite get her off the edge. Next thing I know, my mom came and pushed me from behind. So, I got my revenge of pushing my sister in, but I ended up being pushed in again too. Oh well, at least I pushed her in fully clothed. Heh. Then we went to the Eli Young Band concert, which turned out to be really awesome.
As of yesterday, I am 99% hired for this summer! :] I was discussing job options with my mom and John and had the bright idea to check out the Christian Gifts Outlet. My mom called and they said they were hiring, so John and I went right over. I filled out an application and talked to the lady in charge of personnel and she said she would be calling me because she is definitely interested! The only complication is I already have a lot of summer obligations teaching dance camps and such, so I have to wait and see if that's going to be too inconvenient for them.
*Funny side note- When I had finished talking to the lady and was about to leave she asked if John was my brother. You wouldn't believe how often we get that question!!! His dad said at least we know our kids will be good looking :] Haha.
This weekend I also discovered I am a psychic! Okay, so that's totally not true, but I do have a good story. When John and I were headed up to Sealy yesterday he said his mom had sounded like she was in a really good mood all day when he talked to her on the phone. I told him it was probably because they got a puppy, because that would definitely be a reason for me to sound happy! He said I was silly and we didn't think about it anymore. But lo and behold (yes, I did just say that), when we got to his house his dad had found not only 1 puppy, but 2! I'm such a good guesser :] They were dumped at a bridge which is really sad, but they're super cute and soft and now I get to play with them! Yay puppies!!! :]
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