Sunday, April 20, 2014
Recent Challanges
So, I have been outrageously busy and have forgotten to blog about my recent challenges over the past week. I have been completing my challenges, but due to not recording them after they occurred I cannot remember exactly what they were. So I am now also challenging myself to write about the Random Act of Kindness I due at the end of the day. Sorry to not stay focused on blogging, but will make more of an effort. Honestly, though I do feel a change in myself about doing a nice act without even thinking about it anymore. I am hoping that this will create a lifestyle that I do them daily, always.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Day #3, #4, and #5
Well I have been working most of the weekend which delayed my posts.
So Random Act of Kindness #3
Friday mornings normally my friend and I always go to breakfast. Well she just recently quit her job and has no money, so instead of deciding not to go I offered to pay for her meal. She was very hesitant at first, but eventually gave in. It was very nice that she let me do something so nice for him.
#4
So at my work they normally don't allow you to switch shifts with anyone, unless it is extreme circumstances. Needless to say I got a text asking if I could work on my day off, for a girl in order to attend her grandfather's visitation. Well of course the little self-centered part of me said "really on my day off?" But then I put myself in that situation, and realized I would want somebody to do the same for me. So of course I covered her shift, and she was so incredibly thankful I did, which made me happy to know she could attend something that was very important for her.
#5
At work, we get asked to do weekly cleaning tasks. Occasionally our managers might ask us to do something like mop, sweep, clean up things, so I made it my goal to do it all without the managers even asking. I swept and moped the floors, and it felt nice to do it all without even being asked. I didn't receive any praise for it, but it made me happy that I had the will to do it for myself, rather than for the praise.
So Random Act of Kindness #3
Friday mornings normally my friend and I always go to breakfast. Well she just recently quit her job and has no money, so instead of deciding not to go I offered to pay for her meal. She was very hesitant at first, but eventually gave in. It was very nice that she let me do something so nice for him.
#4
So at my work they normally don't allow you to switch shifts with anyone, unless it is extreme circumstances. Needless to say I got a text asking if I could work on my day off, for a girl in order to attend her grandfather's visitation. Well of course the little self-centered part of me said "really on my day off?" But then I put myself in that situation, and realized I would want somebody to do the same for me. So of course I covered her shift, and she was so incredibly thankful I did, which made me happy to know she could attend something that was very important for her.
#5
At work, we get asked to do weekly cleaning tasks. Occasionally our managers might ask us to do something like mop, sweep, clean up things, so I made it my goal to do it all without the managers even asking. I swept and moped the floors, and it felt nice to do it all without even being asked. I didn't receive any praise for it, but it made me happy that I had the will to do it for myself, rather than for the praise.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Day #2
For my random act of kindness today I gave a ride to 3 girls who needed it.
For them it was probably no big deal, but it was so wonderful for me.
I love getting to be a positive influence around them, and showing them that I am approachable and able to talk to about anything.
For them it was probably no big deal, but it was so wonderful for me.
I love getting to be a positive influence around them, and showing them that I am approachable and able to talk to about anything.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Day #1
Yesterday, was my first day of the challenge, and I decided that my random act of kindness for the day would be to open the door for every one behind me at OTC. This really can go under the radar, but seriously think about how many doors get slammed in your face. It felt rewarding to stand there and hold the door open, smiling as people passed.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
32 Day Challenge
As I was pondering what I should choose for my 32 day challenge, my mind was going from one extreme to the other. At first, I decided I will eat healthier, then I changed and decided to run a mile everyday; nonetheless, these were both goals that I felt were self-centered. God calls us to serve others, so then I began searching for something that can focus on other people, and the perfect idea popped into my head. God commands us to love him, and love people, and I decided a perfect way to show love is by Random Acts of Kindness.
So I begin this challenge tomorrow, April 9th.
I will perform a Random Act of Kindness every day for the next thirty days.
I am not stating a specified task, I will just choose something daily that I feel is important.
I will then blog about my act, and the blessing that came with it.
I hope you keep up daily, to hear about the wonderful opportunities God gave me to bless someone.
So I begin this challenge tomorrow, April 9th.
I will perform a Random Act of Kindness every day for the next thirty days.
I am not stating a specified task, I will just choose something daily that I feel is important.
I will then blog about my act, and the blessing that came with it.
I hope you keep up daily, to hear about the wonderful opportunities God gave me to bless someone.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Custom Essay Writing Services
Is this okay?
There are sites on the internet that will write a paper for you.
They are 24/7 services, that allows you to contact them with the information and due date, and they will write the paper for a certain price.
How is this fair?
I understand people may have extreme circumstances that disables them to write the essay, like family emergencies, working 45+ hours a week, but should we justify cheating?
I believe that is cheating, the professor assigned the essay for YOU to write, not some person on the internet.
If we justify that it is okay for people with extreme circumstances, then we have to justify it in all situations.
What about the college kids, who have no job, and all they do is play video games.
Should they be able to pay for a paper to be written, and receive an A?
Is this considered justifiable?
If we allow this service in extreme circumstances, then we will have to allow it in all circumstances.
I think the appropriate thing to do in an extreme circumstance, is talk to the teacher about what is going on. Professors have every day, busy lives also, they will understand.
I think allowing this site to be considered "okay" it will deteriorate writing papers ourselves anymore, and will begin a new age of having someone do it for you.
I think this is a horrible thing to create, and teach younger generations coming up.
There are sites on the internet that will write a paper for you.
They are 24/7 services, that allows you to contact them with the information and due date, and they will write the paper for a certain price.
How is this fair?
I understand people may have extreme circumstances that disables them to write the essay, like family emergencies, working 45+ hours a week, but should we justify cheating?
I believe that is cheating, the professor assigned the essay for YOU to write, not some person on the internet.
If we justify that it is okay for people with extreme circumstances, then we have to justify it in all situations.
What about the college kids, who have no job, and all they do is play video games.
Should they be able to pay for a paper to be written, and receive an A?
Is this considered justifiable?
If we allow this service in extreme circumstances, then we will have to allow it in all circumstances.
I think the appropriate thing to do in an extreme circumstance, is talk to the teacher about what is going on. Professors have every day, busy lives also, they will understand.
I think allowing this site to be considered "okay" it will deteriorate writing papers ourselves anymore, and will begin a new age of having someone do it for you.
I think this is a horrible thing to create, and teach younger generations coming up.
Monday, March 31, 2014
The Life of a Pigeon
My names Pat.
I am a pigeon, life for me isn't the easiest.
My stomach growls nonstop, the little crumbs I scrounge from the ground never satisfy my hunger.
But wait, I smell something, it's coming from that bench over there, I think I better fly over and take a better look. As I land on the bench, the smell engulfs me. I know its a fresh bagel from Panera.
These are a rare delicacy for my kind, I hope he's nice enough to share.
Maybe if I bat my eyes, and give him the cutest coo, he won't be able to resist.
He sees me and tears a piece off and throws it off the ground, um hello dude I eat about 100x that amount.
So I decide to keep bugging him and maybe, just maybe, he will give me his bagel.
Well, that plan failed he kept pointing to the "crumb" on the ground, he thinks I cannot see the miniscule bite sitting on the dirty sidewalk.
So here goes plan B, I will go in for an attack, so he gets frazzled and throws the bagel to me.
Here I go....3.....2.....1..... ATTACK.
Kawkaaaa Kawkkkkaaaa..... scratch..... wing slap....
It was successful, i defeated the weird looking guy, and got the bagel.
As I perch on his strange box to find sight of my precious bagel, the lid closes shut.
OH NO....... I am trapped in this box.
As I glance around I see these circle things, that are glowing.
I've never seen one this close up before so I am hesitant at first.
But then I decide this real pretty one glowing red is the one to press.
I hit it with my beak and something shoots out of the box.
Man is this some special box, then I fall onto this metal circle, and the box lifts off the ground.
This box can fly just like me, I wonder if we are distant cousins?
I decide to press my favorite red button again, shooting out things of my special box.
Then I target in and see the man standing holding my bagel.
Who does he think he is taking my bagel, maybe if I give him his box back he will gibe the bagel back.
So i land the box on the ground, and open it just enough to peak out at him.
He threatens to throw the bagel into the fire, and then runs towards me,
I draw my weapon and he steps back.
Then, he tosses my bagel to the side I jump out of the box for it.
But as I was jumping I pressed on the gigantic red circle, and something shot out of the really tall, cold, white tree, without any branches. The bagel then blew back into the box, but the man didn't notice. The guy immediately took his box and started to fly up there, I chased after him.
I caught him and jumped on top of the box, he tried to shoot me, but then realized he had the bagel, and threw in down back to the ground.
Now I finally get my bagel from Panera.
Man this is so good, the taste, the warmness, the............
RIP Pat the Pigeon
I am a pigeon, life for me isn't the easiest.
My stomach growls nonstop, the little crumbs I scrounge from the ground never satisfy my hunger.
But wait, I smell something, it's coming from that bench over there, I think I better fly over and take a better look. As I land on the bench, the smell engulfs me. I know its a fresh bagel from Panera.
These are a rare delicacy for my kind, I hope he's nice enough to share.
Maybe if I bat my eyes, and give him the cutest coo, he won't be able to resist.
He sees me and tears a piece off and throws it off the ground, um hello dude I eat about 100x that amount.
So I decide to keep bugging him and maybe, just maybe, he will give me his bagel.
Well, that plan failed he kept pointing to the "crumb" on the ground, he thinks I cannot see the miniscule bite sitting on the dirty sidewalk.
So here goes plan B, I will go in for an attack, so he gets frazzled and throws the bagel to me.
Here I go....3.....2.....1..... ATTACK.
Kawkaaaa Kawkkkkaaaa..... scratch..... wing slap....
It was successful, i defeated the weird looking guy, and got the bagel.
As I perch on his strange box to find sight of my precious bagel, the lid closes shut.
OH NO....... I am trapped in this box.
As I glance around I see these circle things, that are glowing.
I've never seen one this close up before so I am hesitant at first.
But then I decide this real pretty one glowing red is the one to press.
I hit it with my beak and something shoots out of the box.
Man is this some special box, then I fall onto this metal circle, and the box lifts off the ground.
This box can fly just like me, I wonder if we are distant cousins?
I decide to press my favorite red button again, shooting out things of my special box.
Then I target in and see the man standing holding my bagel.
Who does he think he is taking my bagel, maybe if I give him his box back he will gibe the bagel back.
So i land the box on the ground, and open it just enough to peak out at him.
He threatens to throw the bagel into the fire, and then runs towards me,
I draw my weapon and he steps back.
Then, he tosses my bagel to the side I jump out of the box for it.
But as I was jumping I pressed on the gigantic red circle, and something shot out of the really tall, cold, white tree, without any branches. The bagel then blew back into the box, but the man didn't notice. The guy immediately took his box and started to fly up there, I chased after him.
I caught him and jumped on top of the box, he tried to shoot me, but then realized he had the bagel, and threw in down back to the ground.
Now I finally get my bagel from Panera.
Man this is so good, the taste, the warmness, the............
RIP Pat the Pigeon
Friday, March 28, 2014
Sunsets
Sunsets are the most peaceful thing to observe.
The way the colors in the sky transform from blue, to fiery orange.
Wrapped by a purple, and pink shadow.
The colors engulfing every inch of the sky.
I cannot help but stand in awe of how God created such an describable transformation from day to night.
The beauty is overwhelming, just to stand upon shore and watch is worth while.
Second by second the sun sinks lower into the pool of vibrant colors.
All light fades in the background, and all attention is drawn to the horizon.
Snapshots of this event, capture only a sliver of the magnificent moment.
As the sun continues descending, the clouds shine the reflection of the vibrant sky.
People on the beach stand still, watching as the sun sinks lower than eyes can see.
All that is left is the colors slowly fading, following the sun's dissapearance.
Then, minutes later darkness fills the sky.
All one can see is the twinkling stars, and moon and the city lights.
The peace of the night fills the air, the beauty of the sunset, and colors linger only in the mind.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Grandma's Grilled Cheeses
For my entire life I have lived right across from my grandparents. My grandparents were the loving, cook delicious food kind of people. My Papa was a preacher, and my grandma played the piano. My grandma would always sing to us grand kids, and although my grandpa was serious at church he was a prankster at heart. As a child, my grandparents decided during the summer they would have all six of the grandchildren come over all day. That is the three eldest boys, and the three youngest girls. Since the boys were older they controlled us girls, would manipulate games, and boss us around. Our young, innocent minds never saw any problem with them, we just loved that they invited us to play games with them. My grandma tried to control us, and make us behave; however, as you can imagine, with six grandchildren fights are bound to occur. Luckily, they were never too serious and we would be back to playing five minutes later. Although we would fight, my memories at grandma's house are some of my most favorite memories. One of the biggest memories is grandma's famous grilled cheeses, the gooey cheese, smothered in miracle whip.As you can imagine paying for food for six kids could get very expensive, so every Friday we came over she made us grilled cheeses. Meme would have Jamie, Savannah, and I help get all the stuff together, butter the bread, and place the cheese on the bread. While the grilled cheeses were cooking in the skillet, my grandma would reach in the refrigerator, grab the jar of miracle whip, and a tomato. She would then precede to slice the tomato, and as the sandwiches came out of the skillet, pull the cheese in half, spread miracle whip out, and add a piece of tomato to every one. To some people this might sound disgusting, but to us grand kids it was a delicacy. Yes, it maybe just a grilled cheese, but to us it meant being together, and with our grandparents. It represents the fun childhood we all had, and the wonderful, loving Papa, and Meme who would do anything for fun with us. Now, as we have grown up the only time we actually spend with each other is during holidays. Nonetheless, when we reminisce through our childhood memories, the first thing that's brought up is Meme's grilled cheeses, and how we will never forget the wonderful memories, and tastes we experienced at Papa and Meme's house growing up.
I will never do that again
Lets be honest.... I have done many things in my past that I will never do again.
For example alcohol, I have had so many bad experiences with that as a teenager, and I regret all of my decisions I made while being intoxicated. But that's not really something I feel like is important. More importantly I will never try to live my life without God again. Throughout my teenage years I tried to control my life, my happiness, and relationships. I knew they were not want God would want for my life, but I didn't care. This in return, created me to begin partying, and drinking every weekend. There was so many times I could've been killed in accidents, or gotten caught my cops, but the Lord was watching over me. Even when I wasn't living for him, or even thinking of him he was watching out for me. I believe I went through the things I did, because God is going to use me, and my testimony to show teen girls that they do not have to go down that path. They can live for them their entire lives. Recently, I have gotten the opportunity to be apart of a Teen Girls Encounter, which has been amazing. I have the chance to give my testimony to teen girls, in hopes that they can learn that there is more to life than popularity. Those things in my past I would take back if I could, but I know I went through them because God is going to glorify him through my testimony. So no, I will NEVER make those irrational decisions again, but I am also glad I went through what I did to help save another from going down that path.
For example alcohol, I have had so many bad experiences with that as a teenager, and I regret all of my decisions I made while being intoxicated. But that's not really something I feel like is important. More importantly I will never try to live my life without God again. Throughout my teenage years I tried to control my life, my happiness, and relationships. I knew they were not want God would want for my life, but I didn't care. This in return, created me to begin partying, and drinking every weekend. There was so many times I could've been killed in accidents, or gotten caught my cops, but the Lord was watching over me. Even when I wasn't living for him, or even thinking of him he was watching out for me. I believe I went through the things I did, because God is going to use me, and my testimony to show teen girls that they do not have to go down that path. They can live for them their entire lives. Recently, I have gotten the opportunity to be apart of a Teen Girls Encounter, which has been amazing. I have the chance to give my testimony to teen girls, in hopes that they can learn that there is more to life than popularity. Those things in my past I would take back if I could, but I know I went through them because God is going to glorify him through my testimony. So no, I will NEVER make those irrational decisions again, but I am also glad I went through what I did to help save another from going down that path.
Story
Tonight
was the first night we hung out alone. My body overwhelmed by joy and
excitement, butterflies fluttering nonstop. As we walk to the empty field, in
the quite park he laid a blanket on the ground, and I sat down. To calm my nerves
I glanced up at the sky above. My eyes are engulfed by the darkness, yet I see
the twinkling stars glowing faintly in the night. The warm, summer breeze
encircles us with a calming sensation. The grass flows in the wind, like waves
around us. The crickets sing the melodies of the night, and the lighting bugs,
dance and light up the night sky. As you look around, you see the empty
playground where you played as a child and the soccer fields you ran on going
after the ball. Now, you sit here grown up with a boy who you feel something
for, Memories engulf my brain, and we laugh at telling stories of the days from
childhood. He reaches out his hand, wraps his around mine, I feel the roughness
of his hand. Hours pass, of just sitting there, talking, laughing, enjoying
being with each other. I never wanted this moment of pure bliss to end. As we
got up to leave, there was a sadness that filled the air of having to part
ways. Then out of nowhere, he dropped the blanket grabbed my face and kissed
me. The feeling of love, happiness, and so much more cannot be put into words.
Still two years later, I still get butterflies, and speechless of this moment.
That was the moment I fell for this boy, and now two years later my feelings
for this boy are indescribable. This moment was one of the best times of my
life.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Somewhere Only We Know
I would rather be at the park, at night under the starts beside my boyfriend.
From the very first time we hung out that's where we went.
It was our place, our favorite place.
We would always take a blanket, stop and get snacks.
And would spend hours just lying there talking, and looking at the stars.
Occasionally, he would bring his guitar along and sing to me.
One time, when we got a dog, we brought the puppy along.
This is a peaceful place, away from the world just us.
You can smell the fresh grass, and hear the insects chirping in harmony.
The warm summer breeze float in the air.
It is a calm place for us to go, and just hang out.
It is the place secrets were shared, hearts began intertwining.
It was the place we fell in love.
This place, our place, is a memory we love to look back on.
We love to visit the park together, to think back to two summers ago, all the wonderful nights we spent laughing.
This is my favorite place in the world, with my favorite person in the world, it is our place.
It was somewhere only we know.
From the very first time we hung out that's where we went.
It was our place, our favorite place.
We would always take a blanket, stop and get snacks.
And would spend hours just lying there talking, and looking at the stars.
Occasionally, he would bring his guitar along and sing to me.
One time, when we got a dog, we brought the puppy along.
This is a peaceful place, away from the world just us.
You can smell the fresh grass, and hear the insects chirping in harmony.
The warm summer breeze float in the air.
It is a calm place for us to go, and just hang out.
It is the place secrets were shared, hearts began intertwining.
It was the place we fell in love.
This place, our place, is a memory we love to look back on.
We love to visit the park together, to think back to two summers ago, all the wonderful nights we spent laughing.
This is my favorite place in the world, with my favorite person in the world, it is our place.
It was somewhere only we know.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
I BELIEVE IN...
You should NEVER judge a book by it's cover.
Everybody thinks that their is a book out there with the most perfect cover,
and if it isn't exactly what we pictured, or hoped for we just toss the book aside
without a second glace.
This is how we are with people, as humans we look at someone
and automatically think we know all about them.
We judge them solely based on appearances, and do not take a few moments to actually look at other things, but what they look like.
I believe we should take a moment to look at them, for deeper than their looks, but speak to them and see what is on the inside. It could be the perfect cover that you have always been wanting.
ALWAYS take the time to see somebody by what's in their heart, not on their back.
Everybody thinks that their is a book out there with the most perfect cover,
and if it isn't exactly what we pictured, or hoped for we just toss the book aside
without a second glace.
This is how we are with people, as humans we look at someone
and automatically think we know all about them.
We judge them solely based on appearances, and do not take a few moments to actually look at other things, but what they look like.
I believe we should take a moment to look at them, for deeper than their looks, but speak to them and see what is on the inside. It could be the perfect cover that you have always been wanting.
ALWAYS take the time to see somebody by what's in their heart, not on their back.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Because I have JESUS
Because I have JESUS...
I am the person I am today.
He made me exactly the way he wanted me to be made.
He designed my personality and shaped me to be a caring, compassionate individual.
He created me to be an optimist, to find the best in EVERY situation.
He has given me a loving heart, and to want to spread job & happiness to people.
He gave me confidence to believe that anything I put my mind to I can do,
and if I feel like I cannot do something all I have to do is cry out to him and he will help me.
Jesus created me this way for a purpose.
He has something planned for me that's bigger than anything I could ever imagined.
All he wants is for me to seek him, and his will daily.
Since I truly began seeking him he has poured out tremendous blessings upon my life.
Thru Jesus I am happier than ever before.
I have hope for the future, strength when I am weak, and an abundance of love.
Jesus is RELENTLESSLY pursuing me daily, waiting for me to pursue him back.
Because I have Jesus my life is indescribable.
I have opportunities to speak to teenagers about my past experinces,
so maybe they don't have to go thru the things I did.
He is letting me be a leader, and serve whole-heartily in HIS name.
He will change your life for the better,
All you have to do is let him.
He is ALL you need.
He is there, blessing you with life daily, and we cease to remember that.
He GIVES YOU LIFE, and can take it away also.
So what are you going to do today, waste it.
Or spend it glorifying the GOD who created you, a perfect masterpiece.
I am the person I am today.
He made me exactly the way he wanted me to be made.
He designed my personality and shaped me to be a caring, compassionate individual.
He created me to be an optimist, to find the best in EVERY situation.
He has given me a loving heart, and to want to spread job & happiness to people.
He gave me confidence to believe that anything I put my mind to I can do,
and if I feel like I cannot do something all I have to do is cry out to him and he will help me.
Jesus created me this way for a purpose.
He has something planned for me that's bigger than anything I could ever imagined.
All he wants is for me to seek him, and his will daily.
Since I truly began seeking him he has poured out tremendous blessings upon my life.
Thru Jesus I am happier than ever before.
I have hope for the future, strength when I am weak, and an abundance of love.
Jesus is RELENTLESSLY pursuing me daily, waiting for me to pursue him back.
Because I have Jesus my life is indescribable.
I have opportunities to speak to teenagers about my past experinces,
so maybe they don't have to go thru the things I did.
He is letting me be a leader, and serve whole-heartily in HIS name.
He will change your life for the better,
All you have to do is let him.
He is ALL you need.
He is there, blessing you with life daily, and we cease to remember that.
He GIVES YOU LIFE, and can take it away also.
So what are you going to do today, waste it.
Or spend it glorifying the GOD who created you, a perfect masterpiece.
Friday, January 31, 2014
WHAT IF......
What if.... Every one knew the exact moment, and how they died?
Would you live your life differently?
Would you do everything you could possibly do, and die with satisfaction?
For me, I would love people unconditionally everyday.
I would tell the people closest to me how important they are to me every second I get.
If i knew when, and how I would die, I would want to do everything that the Lord has planned for me. I would tell the world about the power of God.
I would show the world his endless love, and mercy.
I would spend as much time with my family.
I would enjoy life, and look for the best in every situation.I would want to make a difference, and stand up for what I believe him
But, these are things i should do on a daily basis.
I wouldn't live my life differently, I would just try to live my life to the fullest every single day.
I think for some people it might change their lives drastically if they knew this much.
They would live in fear of what is to come, rather than living day by day making the best out of life's challenges.
The sad part is we don't know when, and how we will die.
The only person who knows this is God, he doesn't want us to fret about something we have no control over.
God wants us to wake up every day and thank him for blessing us with another glorious day to live for him.
That is what I want my life to look like every day.
I want to wake up serving him, and fall asleep praising him for everything he did that day.
This is what we need to do, stand up for what we believe in EVERY single day of our lives.
Would you live your life differently?
Would you do everything you could possibly do, and die with satisfaction?
For me, I would love people unconditionally everyday.
I would tell the people closest to me how important they are to me every second I get.
If i knew when, and how I would die, I would want to do everything that the Lord has planned for me. I would tell the world about the power of God.
I would show the world his endless love, and mercy.
I would spend as much time with my family.
I would enjoy life, and look for the best in every situation.I would want to make a difference, and stand up for what I believe him
But, these are things i should do on a daily basis.
I wouldn't live my life differently, I would just try to live my life to the fullest every single day.
I think for some people it might change their lives drastically if they knew this much.
They would live in fear of what is to come, rather than living day by day making the best out of life's challenges.
The sad part is we don't know when, and how we will die.
The only person who knows this is God, he doesn't want us to fret about something we have no control over.
God wants us to wake up every day and thank him for blessing us with another glorious day to live for him.
That is what I want my life to look like every day.
I want to wake up serving him, and fall asleep praising him for everything he did that day.
This is what we need to do, stand up for what we believe in EVERY single day of our lives.
Austin Lee Crotinger
This boy changed my life forever.
I have been dating him for almost 2 years now, and it has truly been the happiest time of my life.
He really is my very best friend, and it is crazy how alike we are.
Normally I cannot be myself without people thinking I am weird.
But he loves my weird, crazy, and goofy side.
It makes him laugh
I know I sound like I am quoting a line from a movie about how "perfect" he is,
but in reality God blessed me with a wonderful man.
He is everything I ever dreamed of and so much more.
I am happiest when I am with him.
I miss him every second I am without him.
He recently went off to college last fall, and it was hard not seeing him everyday,
but it has brought us closer together now that he has moved away.
We make an effort to FaceTime daily, and those moments we are facetiming i feel
like I am with him, and it makes me feel close to him again.
Yes, some days it is really tough when I just want to come home and see him, but it has made me appreciate him in a whole different way.
I hope that I am lucky enough to marry him, I know we both want nothing more than to marry each other.
It just includes waiting for both of us to graduate college and get jobs, then we can start our forever.
I seriously cannot picture my life without him, he always strengthens me, cheers me up when I am down, will always be so sweet when I need him to be.
We both still have a lot of growing up to do, but i love that I have the opportunity to watch him grown just in the past two years.
Our relationship has grown so solid, and it has come to the point that both of our lives are falling into place.
We both know what career path we want to choose, and whole-heartily support each others dreams.
All I want in life is to marry Austin, and have a happy life, because even if I'm not rich or anything I know that I will have all I ever dreamed of with him.
He was the boy who swept in, and changed my life.
I cannot thank God enough for placing this boy in my life.
He is the best thing that ever happened to me.
I have been dating him for almost 2 years now, and it has truly been the happiest time of my life.
He really is my very best friend, and it is crazy how alike we are.
Normally I cannot be myself without people thinking I am weird.
But he loves my weird, crazy, and goofy side.
It makes him laugh
I know I sound like I am quoting a line from a movie about how "perfect" he is,
but in reality God blessed me with a wonderful man.
He is everything I ever dreamed of and so much more.
I am happiest when I am with him.
I miss him every second I am without him.
He recently went off to college last fall, and it was hard not seeing him everyday,
but it has brought us closer together now that he has moved away.
We make an effort to FaceTime daily, and those moments we are facetiming i feel
like I am with him, and it makes me feel close to him again.
Yes, some days it is really tough when I just want to come home and see him, but it has made me appreciate him in a whole different way.
I hope that I am lucky enough to marry him, I know we both want nothing more than to marry each other.
It just includes waiting for both of us to graduate college and get jobs, then we can start our forever.
I seriously cannot picture my life without him, he always strengthens me, cheers me up when I am down, will always be so sweet when I need him to be.
We both still have a lot of growing up to do, but i love that I have the opportunity to watch him grown just in the past two years.
Our relationship has grown so solid, and it has come to the point that both of our lives are falling into place.
We both know what career path we want to choose, and whole-heartily support each others dreams.
All I want in life is to marry Austin, and have a happy life, because even if I'm not rich or anything I know that I will have all I ever dreamed of with him.
He was the boy who swept in, and changed my life.
I cannot thank God enough for placing this boy in my life.
He is the best thing that ever happened to me.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Engulfing
Engulf.... to surround, completely cover, or to overwhelm.
Every person has something that engulfs your life.
Jesus engulfs my life.
My family engulfs my life,
Austin engulfs my life.
What is engulfing your life?
Some people find positive things to engulf their lives.
Some people might choose negative things to engulf their lives.
I personally think that people should choose something positive to engulf their life.
You want something positive overwhelming your life.
If it is not good for you, and its surrounding your life, what kind of influence and affect will it have on you?
I want Jesus to engulf my entire life, to day Fill Me Up with him, and his never-ending love.
I want my family, and Austin to engulf my life with love, affection, and encouragement.
I want to live a happy life, that has so much meaning, and in order to obtain that i need to surround
my life with positive things that can only bring me up and not down.
I want to share my happiness with others, so i want to overwhelm people with love and encouragement, just like my family always does for me.
Everyone has low points in there life, moments where they are overwhelmed with hurt, self-worth, and depression. These are the times they need to take a glace to see what is truly the focus of their lives.
What can they let completely overwhelm their lives that can change it for the better.
So again ask yourself......
What is engulfing your life?
Every person has something that engulfs your life.
Jesus engulfs my life.
My family engulfs my life,
Austin engulfs my life.
What is engulfing your life?
Some people find positive things to engulf their lives.
Some people might choose negative things to engulf their lives.
I personally think that people should choose something positive to engulf their life.
You want something positive overwhelming your life.
If it is not good for you, and its surrounding your life, what kind of influence and affect will it have on you?
I want Jesus to engulf my entire life, to day Fill Me Up with him, and his never-ending love.
I want my family, and Austin to engulf my life with love, affection, and encouragement.
I want to live a happy life, that has so much meaning, and in order to obtain that i need to surround
my life with positive things that can only bring me up and not down.
I want to share my happiness with others, so i want to overwhelm people with love and encouragement, just like my family always does for me.
Everyone has low points in there life, moments where they are overwhelmed with hurt, self-worth, and depression. These are the times they need to take a glace to see what is truly the focus of their lives.
What can they let completely overwhelm their lives that can change it for the better.
So again ask yourself......
What is engulfing your life?
FEAR
Fear... is something that gets the best of everybody.
Certain people have a fear of specific things.
Fear can consume some peoples lives, or it can hold them back from things.
My fears include:
Snakes, Heights, and being Kidnapped.
From experiences i have grown to fear snakes & heights, but I adapted a fear of being kidnapped
from all of the crime television shows.
I love watching these crime shows, but it TERRIFIES me, the thought of some one kidnapping me.
My fears alter the way i live my life.
I lock every single door in my house when i'm home alone, I will not go off a path in the woods because of snakes, and I will not stand close to the ledge on a tall building.
When I am to high up and able to see down, I may have an anxiety attack.
What possesses our minds to be overcome by fear?
Psychologists debate over a fear being formed by past experiences or it's formed by nature.
I believe fear is created by past experiences that created you to fear something.
I wasn't afraid of any of these things until bad experiences, or being influenced by my surrondings.
Fear is hard to overcome but is possible.
Have you overcome fears in your life?
I feel like I don't have a reason to rid of fear of snakes, and heights.
But I would like to maybe try and rid the Fear of being kidnapped, so maybe
I could stay at home by myself without being scared out of my mind.
Fear is something as humans we create, but the question is are you trying to rid of it, or are you
letting it take over your life?
Frightening
Engulfing
Amplifying
Repeating
Certain people have a fear of specific things.
Fear can consume some peoples lives, or it can hold them back from things.
My fears include:
Snakes, Heights, and being Kidnapped.
From experiences i have grown to fear snakes & heights, but I adapted a fear of being kidnapped
from all of the crime television shows.
I love watching these crime shows, but it TERRIFIES me, the thought of some one kidnapping me.
My fears alter the way i live my life.
I lock every single door in my house when i'm home alone, I will not go off a path in the woods because of snakes, and I will not stand close to the ledge on a tall building.
When I am to high up and able to see down, I may have an anxiety attack.
What possesses our minds to be overcome by fear?
Psychologists debate over a fear being formed by past experiences or it's formed by nature.
I believe fear is created by past experiences that created you to fear something.
I wasn't afraid of any of these things until bad experiences, or being influenced by my surrondings.
Fear is hard to overcome but is possible.
Have you overcome fears in your life?
I feel like I don't have a reason to rid of fear of snakes, and heights.
But I would like to maybe try and rid the Fear of being kidnapped, so maybe
I could stay at home by myself without being scared out of my mind.
Fear is something as humans we create, but the question is are you trying to rid of it, or are you
letting it take over your life?
Frightening
Engulfing
Amplifying
Repeating
Monday, January 27, 2014
Jung Typology
I AM A.....ESFJ
EXTRAVERT, SENSING, FEELING, JUDGING kind of person.
Does this really describe me?
YES, I was surprised at how accurate the results were to my actual personality.
The results said I was conscientious, dependable, outgoing, and talkative.
Words that sum my personality up precisely.
The results for my learning style say that I like a structured learning environment,
enjoy group activities, find it difficult to concentrate with distractions, and only like learning information that has value. At first I was shocked by this, but after I really thought about how I achieve the most success, I came to the realization I am all of those things. I am the type of person who likes structure so much, that I have to set in the same seat at all times, especially when taking a test. I also get distracted easily and then my mind will stop focusing and start thinking about other thoughts. Nothing aggravates me more than learning pointless information that will not help me, and lastly I love working in groups it helps me understand things quicker.
Next, I looked at my writing style, and technique results, and I was not surprised at all when
it described exactly the writer I am. There is nothing I find easier than writing a paper about past experiences, or things that I have emotions about. I find it hard for me to write papers about theoretical things because I tend to make it sound too sentimental. One last thing about this section that really stood out to me was when it said that I like to really focus on pleasing the readers, I know this problem is a huge factor in all of my writing. I want to make the audience feel what I am feeling, or try to impact them to things they understand.
Lastly, as I was glancing over the writing process, I really wasn't sure about my writing process.
Yes, I want to create an outline, but not with specified details,
my outlines focus more on the main part of the whole paper. Personally, I like to then, from my outline, start writing a rough draft. As I write this rough draft I write all of it, and then I sit down and revise it. I like to see what I can make more complex, and try to create a fluent, flowing paper.
The only one I felt like really was like me was the structured details, I need to know as many details like; length, style, due date, how complex, as soon as you introduce the assignment.
Overall I was impressed of how accurate this test was, and I can really seeing it help me
have a better idea what ways I can improve my learning, inner self, and writing.
EXTRAVERT, SENSING, FEELING, JUDGING kind of person.
Does this really describe me?
YES, I was surprised at how accurate the results were to my actual personality.
The results said I was conscientious, dependable, outgoing, and talkative.
Words that sum my personality up precisely.
The results for my learning style say that I like a structured learning environment,
enjoy group activities, find it difficult to concentrate with distractions, and only like learning information that has value. At first I was shocked by this, but after I really thought about how I achieve the most success, I came to the realization I am all of those things. I am the type of person who likes structure so much, that I have to set in the same seat at all times, especially when taking a test. I also get distracted easily and then my mind will stop focusing and start thinking about other thoughts. Nothing aggravates me more than learning pointless information that will not help me, and lastly I love working in groups it helps me understand things quicker.
Next, I looked at my writing style, and technique results, and I was not surprised at all when
it described exactly the writer I am. There is nothing I find easier than writing a paper about past experiences, or things that I have emotions about. I find it hard for me to write papers about theoretical things because I tend to make it sound too sentimental. One last thing about this section that really stood out to me was when it said that I like to really focus on pleasing the readers, I know this problem is a huge factor in all of my writing. I want to make the audience feel what I am feeling, or try to impact them to things they understand.
Lastly, as I was glancing over the writing process, I really wasn't sure about my writing process.
Yes, I want to create an outline, but not with specified details,
my outlines focus more on the main part of the whole paper. Personally, I like to then, from my outline, start writing a rough draft. As I write this rough draft I write all of it, and then I sit down and revise it. I like to see what I can make more complex, and try to create a fluent, flowing paper.
The only one I felt like really was like me was the structured details, I need to know as many details like; length, style, due date, how complex, as soon as you introduce the assignment.
Overall I was impressed of how accurate this test was, and I can really seeing it help me
have a better idea what ways I can improve my learning, inner self, and writing.
Bad Haircuts
Everyone has had a bad haircut.
Maybe not as a teenager or adult, but when mom loved your hair in a certain style that she loved.
The MULLET,my mom loved me to have this haircut, i rocked a mullet from 2 to about 6.
WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS SHE THINKING?
i had the weirdest hair, and it was not cute whatsover.
i have SO many pictures from my mullet days that i hope someday get thrown away, very soon.
My mom made my brother rock a bowl cut, man did his head look weird shaped with that hairdo.
Why do moms think certain hair styles are so cute, in reality everybody is laughing at them, but the mom.
Note to all mothers out there: DO NOT EVER GIVE YOUR CHILD A HAIRCUT THAT IS UGLY, JUST BECAUSE YOU THINK IT'S ADORABLE. ACTUALLY PICK A CUTE ONE PLEASE......
WE NEED NON-EMBARRASSING PHOTOS TO SHOW OUR FUTURE SPOUSES.
Sincerly,
A child who suffered from a horrible haircut.
Maybe not as a teenager or adult, but when mom loved your hair in a certain style that she loved.
The MULLET,my mom loved me to have this haircut, i rocked a mullet from 2 to about 6.
WHAT IN THE WORLD WAS SHE THINKING?
i had the weirdest hair, and it was not cute whatsover.
i have SO many pictures from my mullet days that i hope someday get thrown away, very soon.
My mom made my brother rock a bowl cut, man did his head look weird shaped with that hairdo.
Why do moms think certain hair styles are so cute, in reality everybody is laughing at them, but the mom.
Note to all mothers out there: DO NOT EVER GIVE YOUR CHILD A HAIRCUT THAT IS UGLY, JUST BECAUSE YOU THINK IT'S ADORABLE. ACTUALLY PICK A CUTE ONE PLEASE......
WE NEED NON-EMBARRASSING PHOTOS TO SHOW OUR FUTURE SPOUSES.
Sincerly,
A child who suffered from a horrible haircut.
Having An Older Brother
Where do i begin.....
Having an older brother can be good, bad, or ugly. For me having an older brother helped shape me into the person i am today. Yes, ALL my childhood involved being picked on, and fighting with him, but i wouldn't change a second of it. I can remember all the fun, memorable stories we have. One day he forced me to eat a worm, he would always have me ask mom what cuss words meant, and would run over me with his bike. I could go on and on with thousands of crazy things we did, most of them mean not good. My brother graduated and moved out when i was 13, that was 5 years ago.... and we have just gradually grown apart. I miss having my brother there at home every night, even when he was picking on me. I know how much my brother regrets picking on me, but it did create a phase where I didn't want to be around him he was so mean to me. But now I can reflect on all that and just miss those times, that was how we acted. That was us, my parents may have gotten annoyed with it, but we didn't care that was how we had fun. I talk to my brother through texting a couple times a week, but we are both so busy we rarely have time to hang out. Its bittersweet to know that we will probably never go back to being inseparable, but we are growing up and starting our future. I know that he regrets a lot of things he did, and tries to give me advice on how I should do things so I don't make the same mistakes, but I feel like that's all he says to me anymore. I hope that someday soon we can begin spending more time together.
So if anyone is reading this i encourage you to never lose touch with your siblings, they are a HUGE part of who you are. They were always there doing silly stuff as a child, picking on you, cuddling up to you taking naps. So don't let talking to them slip away, make the effort to say in touch with them as much as possible or you will regret it.
Abbey
Having an older brother can be good, bad, or ugly. For me having an older brother helped shape me into the person i am today. Yes, ALL my childhood involved being picked on, and fighting with him, but i wouldn't change a second of it. I can remember all the fun, memorable stories we have. One day he forced me to eat a worm, he would always have me ask mom what cuss words meant, and would run over me with his bike. I could go on and on with thousands of crazy things we did, most of them mean not good. My brother graduated and moved out when i was 13, that was 5 years ago.... and we have just gradually grown apart. I miss having my brother there at home every night, even when he was picking on me. I know how much my brother regrets picking on me, but it did create a phase where I didn't want to be around him he was so mean to me. But now I can reflect on all that and just miss those times, that was how we acted. That was us, my parents may have gotten annoyed with it, but we didn't care that was how we had fun. I talk to my brother through texting a couple times a week, but we are both so busy we rarely have time to hang out. Its bittersweet to know that we will probably never go back to being inseparable, but we are growing up and starting our future. I know that he regrets a lot of things he did, and tries to give me advice on how I should do things so I don't make the same mistakes, but I feel like that's all he says to me anymore. I hope that someday soon we can begin spending more time together.
So if anyone is reading this i encourage you to never lose touch with your siblings, they are a HUGE part of who you are. They were always there doing silly stuff as a child, picking on you, cuddling up to you taking naps. So don't let talking to them slip away, make the effort to say in touch with them as much as possible or you will regret it.
Abbey
Friday, January 24, 2014
Lincoln Log
I never played with Lincoln logs as a child. I never thought they were cool, you just stack pieces of wood on top of each other. But i do remember one time playing with them in recess, and i made a log cabin. Most of the time when we had to stay inside for recess I would play house, and I always had to be the one with a husband, and be the mother. I loved the idea of being the one in charge with the boy, and the other girls would listen to me. One day i kissed the boy I was playing house with, I ended up getting mono and strep through at the age of 7. It was a miserable time for me, I was terrified of needles and had to get my finger pricked. I can remember the little pool of blood, and how the sound scared me more than the actual needle piercing my skin. Maybe that was what drove me to be scared of needles, but still at the age of 18 I'm terrified of needles. I cry almost every time I have to get a shot. Since i want to be a nurse hopefully it doesn't bother me to give other people shots, I don't think it will. My luck I'll pass out and I won't be able to do it. I will have to get over my fear, that's my dream job so I'll have to learn how to give shots. I really want to be a nurse, that's what i wanted since I was little, i contemplated if i really wanted to pursue that profession, but i keep going back to it. I feel like that's where God is calling me in life, and it's comforting that that's been my dream since a young age. I graduated early from High School so i could obtain that dream job faster, and go with my mom on mission trips to Haiti and help our orphans in our orphanage medically. I want to be able to just go to Haiti and love on the babies, and give them a simple vaccination that could save their life. I want to love my job, and love what I'm doing with my life and i feel like i would really love that.
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