Another fav video of mine. :)

I need to find me a black church to go to. Great singing, and 120% excitement for God every week. How awesome would that be! Haha.

40 days and 40 nights

Although I grew up in the Catholic Church and have celebrated the concept of Lent my whole life, I still don't have a complete understanding. I guess it's understandable considering not all Christian denominations practice Lent, and each has their own way. It's odd because now that I don't quite follow the "Catholic ways" and have found my faith can be strong in other ways.. Lent makes more sense to me...

The 40 days is symbolic to the days Jesus spent in the tomb. Many say that Lent is a time to prepare for the death & resurrection of Jesus on Easter (which is the most important holiday in the Christian religion). A person may 'prepare' by fasting or prayer. To me, when people choose to give up something during this time (an addiction or negative thing in their life) it is a symbol of their dedication to Jesus and his ways. He suffered for us, so as a believer, I feel like I can "suffer" for Him in a small way.

Soooo I have chose to give up Facebook & MySpace for Lent. Honestly, I feel quite lame to even have to do that. But I've found just in the short time that has passed that I do spend quite some time on there. I do it just because I'm bored, but in reality, there are much more productive things I can do with my time. No one thinks I can do it, but I really don't think it's going to be that hard. I'm quite excited to prove that I'm stronger than everyone thinks. :)


Okay there is one exception - I can go on MySpace on Sundays to check on my brother. He is far away in Denver & I like to stay updated and he posts pics. But I haven't even done that yet.

525,600 minutes....

What an absolute rollercoaster my life has been the past 4 days.
I blame anatomy for the complete breakdown & endless tears... the emotions all over the place.
I'm not used to the drops... the lows where you feel like you will never see another light at the end of the tunnel. I just felt like a complete let down to so many. And really... I don't know. Those 3 words sum it up.


But I don't like to concentrate on the negative for too long....
Soo.. the upside of things:

• Rent at the Opera House - interesting, fun. I enjoy the theatre scene (for the most part).
• So very close to finally choosing to be a 'member' of a church (again)!!
• Booked a flight to Florida :)
• Classes are going fabulously.
• And I love the daily reminders of how lucky I am to have him in my life. (132)

Every generation refreshes the world.

Pepsi always makes the best commercials. I think this one is SO awesome. :)

Let the rain come down.

For some reason, I've always liked the rain. Well, let me clarify.. rain when it is somewhat warm outside (ha). Like today. I loved today's weather. Don't get me wrong - I do love my sunny days. And I'm really not a depressing person. There is just something about those rainy days that put me in such a good mood. Maybe I should move to Seattle.....



And of course..
<-- this is always fun. :)

Guess who's back back back... back again again again??

BLINK 182 IS BAAACKKK!!!

And yes Travis will be able to make music with a broken arm. I saw him play a whole show with a broken thumb. Talented? Yes, I know.

... and the clock just always seems to say 32.

It's late. I shouldn't be on the computer.
I don't understand the way people think sometimes. Or how a person can truly be so mean or have no regard for other people's feelings? And I can't help but feel a little... almost betrayed that close friends can associate so much with that... I've let it go, but there is still that part of me that just wants to shake them & ask why? But I honestly pray for the best.. because, at this point, that is all I can do.

I'm learning that life can be okay, living it in different ways. :)

25 Things.

Here is another old post (originally wrote on 2/1/09 - posted 1/31/10). I posted this on facebook, but wanted to share on here. It's fun. :)

1. I always push down all the bubble things on my lids.

2. I have a big fear of becoming obese because I know I tend to be lazy & will not be able to lose it.

3. I truly wish I could go to school forever because I love learning.

4. As much as it might not seem like it, I really don't enjoy having a cell phone. If I didn't feel like I needed it with me for safety, I wouldn't have one.

5. I could listen to live worship music everyday.

6. I would love to have someone buy my clothes for me because I know nothing about style. But everything would have to be comfortable.

7. I do not like when people touch my face. I can just feel the germs being transferred. Ew.

8. When I can start seeing my fingernails above my fingers, it's about time to cut them (it messes up my bowling game).

9. I hate everything about mornings - the feeling, the sun rising, the birds chirping, eating when I'm not even awake (and I love eating!). Night time is when I am most alert & happy. :)

10. 409 Marion may have been a dirty, smelly old house, but I loooved living with those 2 boys - even when they accidentally texted me saying I was a bi*ch or let the dishes pile up for weeks ;)

11. I never want to admit it, but I am turning into my dad in that I'm always late for things! It seems I always get caught up in talking to my parents, or doing laundry (haha).

12. I am obsessed with being organized. I love it. But my room always seems to be a mess.

13. I want to get married in April, just like my parents and my grandparents.

14. I'm still not sick of Taylor Swift's "Love Story" - or sick of singing it at the top of my lungs with Ricky in the car. Haha.

15. I still don't feel like I actually graduated college & earned a bachelors degree.

16. I have always wished I went to Notre Dame - because of my grandpa's love for the school & because in 7th grade we got to visit the campus and I thought it was beautiful.

17. I feel like every time I order food I have to say "no tomato, no onion please".

18. I will have a fountain Mountain Dew in my house when I am older. That will guarantee my dad will come visit me ;)

19. My parents took my brother & I on the best family vacations every year when we were younger. We experienced a lot & I didn't truly appreciate that till I got older.

20. I always get teary eyed anytime I hear about a military person serving overseas.

21. I think Super Mario Bros 3 on original Nintendo is the greatest game ever invented.

22. I have never tried a drug or smoked a cigarette in my life and am quite proud of that. But I have puffed on a Black N' Mild back in the day - but didn't inhale! ;) They just smell soo good!! Haha.

23. My mother is my best friend. :) I tell her everything & call her a million times a day.

24. My pretty Saturn Aura is named Jack.

25. I think I have played every sport at one time or another - soccer, baseball (only girl on the team ha), basketball, cheerleading, ice skating, gymnastics, bowling, tennis, volleyball

I am in love with this video.


With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on Earth, God's work must truly be our own.
-John F. Kennedy