Hey y'all!
So, incase you all were wondering why you haven't seen a blog in quite a while? I have the answer! I am in Texas!!!! Crazy, right?
We came down for a graduation that was very important to us and then proceeded to visit family the second week after the graduation. I have been having such a great time! I have been on Kodiak Island for so long that finally leaving and visiting a new place I've never been to is amazing! I do admit, I love Texas. I could live here. But I could live anywhere at this point because I've been on Kodiak for so long.
I need change. I can't have everything the same all the time. I hate it. So living on an island with no change for over 8 years is so hard for me. It's not horrible. Kodiak is beautiful but nothing changes. Over time you begin to crave the idea of change and craving begins to turn to desire. To be honest, I am way past crave and desire. I am literally telling myself it's time to go. It's time to change. Soon! It's going to happen soon. I actually have this feeling we're going to leave soon so hopefully that feeling will come true. Maybe it's just my craving desire that's taking over my mind.
I want to travel the world. Another thing I want to do is travel the world while spreading the word of God. Basically I would be a missionary. Being a missionary I would have constant change not to mention I can share the great word of God. I can show the amazing power the Lord brings to my life. I want people to know him, to love him, and to understand life can be so much better with him in it. I wish to one day teach people about him. Even though teaching is something I suck at. 😂
You never know what life will bring. I pray that God will show me what it is he wants me to do with my life. I pray he will give me strength to complete it. I pray he will help those who have lost their way and need teaching.
Pray everyone! It could bring great things in life!
God bless! Have a great day/night!
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Friday, July 14, 2017
WOWZA!!!!
Who here has heard the term "God works in mysterious ways"?
Well, I have just encountered that very term working in my life today. Okay, who here remembers the Week of Endurance blog and I proceeded to talk about how I desire to go on a mission trip? The desire to teach others about Jesus Christ and the mighty salvation they could receive? If you remember raise your hands!
Well, it is completely crazy because I just got an email where a Mr. Linell would like to bring a group of Alaskans on a mission trip to Ecuador in March of 2018! Is that not crazy or what?!
So, as I see it, God plants a seed in your heart and literally paves your way to achieve your desire. That proves the fact that God does work in mysterious ways. He's amazing! God is good all the time!
Of course, I emailed him back saying I would love to go on the mission trip and most definitely plan on it. But....There is just one set back. I don't got the dough. I will be getting a job and working none stop to raise the money I need. Which will be about $2,000. So I better get crackin'.
As we all know, if God wants you to do it he will pave the way. So if this is truly what God desires of me to do, then I will do it! I will do what must be done to get it done! And he will work to help me to achieve my goal.
Everyone, please, please, please, remember God is with you all the time. He wants whats best for you. He will pave the way to give you every thing you need and to help you do the job he knows you can do. Just pray and know that he is there.
God Bless, everyone! Have a great day!
Well, I have just encountered that very term working in my life today. Okay, who here remembers the Week of Endurance blog and I proceeded to talk about how I desire to go on a mission trip? The desire to teach others about Jesus Christ and the mighty salvation they could receive? If you remember raise your hands!
Well, it is completely crazy because I just got an email where a Mr. Linell would like to bring a group of Alaskans on a mission trip to Ecuador in March of 2018! Is that not crazy or what?!
So, as I see it, God plants a seed in your heart and literally paves your way to achieve your desire. That proves the fact that God does work in mysterious ways. He's amazing! God is good all the time!
Of course, I emailed him back saying I would love to go on the mission trip and most definitely plan on it. But....There is just one set back. I don't got the dough. I will be getting a job and working none stop to raise the money I need. Which will be about $2,000. So I better get crackin'.
As we all know, if God wants you to do it he will pave the way. So if this is truly what God desires of me to do, then I will do it! I will do what must be done to get it done! And he will work to help me to achieve my goal.
Everyone, please, please, please, remember God is with you all the time. He wants whats best for you. He will pave the way to give you every thing you need and to help you do the job he knows you can do. Just pray and know that he is there.
God Bless, everyone! Have a great day!
Sunday, July 9, 2017
I Learned Something!
I had the opportunity to take a summer course with a great teacher that I had over the school year for extra credit. She did an amazing job at creating the class to be interactive and creative towards the students. The class, as you all know, is a summer course but she had the ability to make it fun to the point where it didn't feel like the class was taking over my summer.
One of the most enjoying assignments I had was "The Challenge: What is Intelligence?" blog (Here). It definitely wasn't an assignment for the faint of heart, as my teacher stated. This challenge required an open mind, which I did not have in the beginning. I didn't understand the story, it was completely confusing. Until I read it about five more times and decided, I guess I'm missing something. That's when it clicked. The realization was amazing. I felt like I finally discovered what it was my teacher was trying to get us to understand. She definitely showed me how to read between the lines, be open to something different than normal and to realize that not everything is normal.
Another great assignment was writing an Amazon review. I wrote it as a blog (Here) because I do not have an account... Yes, I know that's depressing. I not only had the opportunity to write a review about an amazing product (I've never done it before!) but I also grabbed an opportunity to show people my style, who I am. I love to show people that it's okay to be you and if you're crazy than jeez, show it off to the world! Shoes can define how weird you are and that is truly great. This assignment allowed me to showcase my writing skills in a way that would encourage people to be who they are.
I think reviews are just my thing because writing a book review on The Sword of Shannara as a blog (Here) and also on Goodreads was pretty great too. But I also have to say that I love books. So, who knows, maybe I'm a freak? I love writing book reviews because I want to encourage people to read. There is just something about reading, transporting someone to another world that brings a smile to my face. With a book I'm capable of believing I'm the main character fighting trolls, being an assassin. How is that not great? Freedom is not only in The United States but also in Barnes and Noble, where I can read and buy books. My teacher taught me how to write a review in the best way to inform others of how great a book can be. The ability to creep your way into others minds to make them read that specific book.
All in all, I loved the entire class because it was very interactive and entertaining. You did a great job, Mrs. Fuerst! You helped me to grow in my ability to open up to the idea that stories can be weird and different than usual. That the only way to understand it is to be open to the thought that humans may not always be the main character. I also want to thank you for helping me to understand how reviews are written and to pull people in to read or buy a product. Also, on how to use a review to enccourage people in a way.
One of the most enjoying assignments I had was "The Challenge: What is Intelligence?" blog (Here). It definitely wasn't an assignment for the faint of heart, as my teacher stated. This challenge required an open mind, which I did not have in the beginning. I didn't understand the story, it was completely confusing. Until I read it about five more times and decided, I guess I'm missing something. That's when it clicked. The realization was amazing. I felt like I finally discovered what it was my teacher was trying to get us to understand. She definitely showed me how to read between the lines, be open to something different than normal and to realize that not everything is normal.
Another great assignment was writing an Amazon review. I wrote it as a blog (Here) because I do not have an account... Yes, I know that's depressing. I not only had the opportunity to write a review about an amazing product (I've never done it before!) but I also grabbed an opportunity to show people my style, who I am. I love to show people that it's okay to be you and if you're crazy than jeez, show it off to the world! Shoes can define how weird you are and that is truly great. This assignment allowed me to showcase my writing skills in a way that would encourage people to be who they are.
I think reviews are just my thing because writing a book review on The Sword of Shannara as a blog (Here) and also on Goodreads was pretty great too. But I also have to say that I love books. So, who knows, maybe I'm a freak? I love writing book reviews because I want to encourage people to read. There is just something about reading, transporting someone to another world that brings a smile to my face. With a book I'm capable of believing I'm the main character fighting trolls, being an assassin. How is that not great? Freedom is not only in The United States but also in Barnes and Noble, where I can read and buy books. My teacher taught me how to write a review in the best way to inform others of how great a book can be. The ability to creep your way into others minds to make them read that specific book.
All in all, I loved the entire class because it was very interactive and entertaining. You did a great job, Mrs. Fuerst! You helped me to grow in my ability to open up to the idea that stories can be weird and different than usual. That the only way to understand it is to be open to the thought that humans may not always be the main character. I also want to thank you for helping me to understand how reviews are written and to pull people in to read or buy a product. Also, on how to use a review to enccourage people in a way.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Shoe Freak Review
Just before school ended I ordered a pair of shoes to wear to prom and oh my goodness, I love them!They are not only comfortable but just plain ole adorable! If you are looking for something weird and unique I will tell you this... GET THESE SHOES!!!
They matched my dress perfectly and with a 3 in heel I was instantly taller than most of my friends. They're not overly flashy so they didn't take away from my dress, they were perfect. I searched around for hours on Amazon trying to discover something that would be excellent for the outfit and I saw these and about died. I can't tell you enough how much I love them.
They fit my personality and style just like a glove and were just about as comfortable as a glove in winter during a snowball fight. Our prom started at 8:30 and ended at midnight. Although we left at 11. That is a long time to be on your feet in 3 inch heals. But I didn't feel a thing! They are so comfortable and literally have padding built into the shoe. The straps don't dig into your toes and fit just right.
The colors built into the shoe match not only my dress but the multitude within the shoe. When, at first, you buy this shoe some would think they're hideous with too many colors. But it works! It's great!
See? Does it not work perfectly or what?!
The shoes are well made and have lasted a long time. I wear them as much as possible and try to match them with all of my outfits. The shoes arrived in alaska within a week, I believe that was on time. They were definitely worth the money.
Be an Informed Consumer
Have you ever bought something and it turned out to be a real piece of crap? Well, let me inform you of the great tricks and techniques I have learned over the course of this unit.
When I buy something from Amazon such as a pair of earphones I always check the reviews. The reviews tell me what real life people thought about the product and these thoughts play a huge role in what I buy. From reading their opinions I decide is this worth my money or should I search around for a little while longer? Product reviews are the best way to understand what you are buying.
When shopping for a product compare the store's prices to other online sites. Take into consideration if it's a rip-off or maybe even a scam. You never know if one store jacked up their prices while you could get an even better deal, for cheaper, with discounts at another store.
This to a degree is the same as checking reviews on any other store but to a degree is different. On Consumer Reports you know the reviews are true and accurate. The reviews are not written by a person who was paid to write a great review. Which leads to tip number four.
Every once in a while we get that feeling, when reading a review, that it is a little sketchy. It makes you wonder is this real or fake. With product reviews, you always have to understand the difference between a spruced up fake review and a great personal review. It takes a time to learn the difference and maybe even some testing but soon the ability sort of grows on you. One tip is to "beware of extremes", usually overly enthusiastic reviews and ideal language.
Not knowing the store policies can create a serious hole in your wallet not to mention a basement full of unusable, useless stuff. Some stores do not allow refunds or returns. Which really sucks if you get a fish tank with no fish tank in the box. So remember to always read the sign that states the store policies. This also goes along with their other policies such as a posted price does not always mean the true price. If someone accidentally puts a $999 T.V up for $9.99 then, please, out of the common sense of your heart, understand that this is not the true price.
Watch this video to understand your consumer policies as well.
And this wonderful site gives us the top 10 sites for the best professional reviews.
1) Remember to Always check the Reviews
When I buy something from Amazon such as a pair of earphones I always check the reviews. The reviews tell me what real life people thought about the product and these thoughts play a huge role in what I buy. From reading their opinions I decide is this worth my money or should I search around for a little while longer? Product reviews are the best way to understand what you are buying.
2) Look at the Price of the Product
When shopping for a product compare the store's prices to other online sites. Take into consideration if it's a rip-off or maybe even a scam. You never know if one store jacked up their prices while you could get an even better deal, for cheaper, with discounts at another store.
3) Always check Consumer Reports
This to a degree is the same as checking reviews on any other store but to a degree is different. On Consumer Reports you know the reviews are true and accurate. The reviews are not written by a person who was paid to write a great review. Which leads to tip number four.
4) Know the Difference Between a True and Fake Review
Every once in a while we get that feeling, when reading a review, that it is a little sketchy. It makes you wonder is this real or fake. With product reviews, you always have to understand the difference between a spruced up fake review and a great personal review. It takes a time to learn the difference and maybe even some testing but soon the ability sort of grows on you. One tip is to "beware of extremes", usually overly enthusiastic reviews and ideal language.
5) Always know the Store Policies
Not knowing the store policies can create a serious hole in your wallet not to mention a basement full of unusable, useless stuff. Some stores do not allow refunds or returns. Which really sucks if you get a fish tank with no fish tank in the box. So remember to always read the sign that states the store policies. This also goes along with their other policies such as a posted price does not always mean the true price. If someone accidentally puts a $999 T.V up for $9.99 then, please, out of the common sense of your heart, understand that this is not the true price.
Watch this video to understand your consumer policies as well.
And this wonderful site gives us the top 10 sites for the best professional reviews.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
My House Talks to Me....
I read just earlier today a story called There Will Come Soft Rains and then moved on to learn some sideline details about smart homes (Smart Homes).
Smart homes and futuristic stories aren't really my thing but hey? When you need to get something done, you got to get it done.
What do I think about smart homes? Are they beneficial? Well, I personally can get out of my bed and turn off a light or even close the drapes but for people with busy lives? I guess it might be helpful to them. I most definitely would not want my house talking to me. I would feel like I'm constantly being watched and questioned every day. Would you like me to make you toast? Would you like me to turn off the lights?
No, thank you. I am good. Besides, the good thing about not having these things is that I can walk around all over my house, close my drapes and maybe learn some new cool stuff about it. Or I might see a dust bunny and decide I need to clean the house. And oh my goodness I just realized I probably need to do that soon.
I would love to get one of those Roomba cleaners though. First off I do admit I hate cleaning the house. It's boring and I just don't feel like getting out of bed to deal with it. But most of all I want to see it chase my dogs around the house. They already hate it when I vacuum because the noise scares them half to death and they do this weird running in circles and barking thing. It's quite funny. So, I would have to say I would enjoy a Roomba. It would give me great joy in life. A joy that nothing else could give.
Overall I will pass on the "smart homes" thing. It's kinda a neutral thing, I guess. I don't want to become too lazy and incapable of doing things that are easily completed. But what about the Roomba?! Sorry, not today... (sad face).
Smart homes and futuristic stories aren't really my thing but hey? When you need to get something done, you got to get it done.
What do I think about smart homes? Are they beneficial? Well, I personally can get out of my bed and turn off a light or even close the drapes but for people with busy lives? I guess it might be helpful to them. I most definitely would not want my house talking to me. I would feel like I'm constantly being watched and questioned every day. Would you like me to make you toast? Would you like me to turn off the lights?
No, thank you. I am good. Besides, the good thing about not having these things is that I can walk around all over my house, close my drapes and maybe learn some new cool stuff about it. Or I might see a dust bunny and decide I need to clean the house. And oh my goodness I just realized I probably need to do that soon.
I would love to get one of those Roomba cleaners though. First off I do admit I hate cleaning the house. It's boring and I just don't feel like getting out of bed to deal with it. But most of all I want to see it chase my dogs around the house. They already hate it when I vacuum because the noise scares them half to death and they do this weird running in circles and barking thing. It's quite funny. So, I would have to say I would enjoy a Roomba. It would give me great joy in life. A joy that nothing else could give.
Overall I will pass on the "smart homes" thing. It's kinda a neutral thing, I guess. I don't want to become too lazy and incapable of doing things that are easily completed. But what about the Roomba?! Sorry, not today... (sad face).
Monday, June 26, 2017
The Sword of Shannara Review
My dad read The Sword of Shannara (Book #1) as a kid and loved it. He then recommended the book to me. So, before reading, I looked on Goodreads to see what some of the reviews were. To be honest many of the reviews scared me but in my eyes, the book seemed very interesting so I read it.
I don't always like to determine what I'm reading off of the reviews given because I don't always agree with the reviews. And I don't want to miss out on a book that could actually be really great. These were a few of the reasons why I decided to stick with it. And I'm very happy I did.
The book was not the best book I've read all though I enjoyed it very much. Terry Brooks was precise in his writing and he added many details. His book was also fast paced. He didn't drag out circumstances, journeys, etc, All though I love having many details in my readings I believe there is only a certain amount needed. He could have shortened the book having fewer details that weren't needed. Besides that, Terry Brooks is a great writer and I love how he created a perfect picture in your mind.
The characters caught my mind right from the get go. He created a perfect persona of who the characters were and you couldn't help but fall in love with all of them. Even the evil characters were mind blowing. Menion Leah was my favorite character. His continuous humor, smart alec comments, and continued hope and faith in his friends couldn't help but make you love him. He cared for everyone and would die for any of them.
All though the book is quite long I do recommend reading it. Don't let the size scare you away.
As I've heard the second book, The Elfstones of Shannara, is a great book as well. I will be moving on to that one right after I finish Of Mice and Men.
I don't always like to determine what I'm reading off of the reviews given because I don't always agree with the reviews. And I don't want to miss out on a book that could actually be really great. These were a few of the reasons why I decided to stick with it. And I'm very happy I did.
The book was not the best book I've read all though I enjoyed it very much. Terry Brooks was precise in his writing and he added many details. His book was also fast paced. He didn't drag out circumstances, journeys, etc, All though I love having many details in my readings I believe there is only a certain amount needed. He could have shortened the book having fewer details that weren't needed. Besides that, Terry Brooks is a great writer and I love how he created a perfect picture in your mind.
The characters caught my mind right from the get go. He created a perfect persona of who the characters were and you couldn't help but fall in love with all of them. Even the evil characters were mind blowing. Menion Leah was my favorite character. His continuous humor, smart alec comments, and continued hope and faith in his friends couldn't help but make you love him. He cared for everyone and would die for any of them.
All though the book is quite long I do recommend reading it. Don't let the size scare you away.
As I've heard the second book, The Elfstones of Shannara, is a great book as well. I will be moving on to that one right after I finish Of Mice and Men.
Friday, June 23, 2017
How to Become the Bestest Googler in 5 Ways
1) The Common Sense Quotations of Googling
Remember that really weird poem you read like a year ago? I think it was something like "If it can fly, it should die" but the title, oh my goodness, you just can't remember! Well, here's this quick tip that just brings you to your knees; simply type in the line of the poem with quotation marks around it and BOOM search, search, search. Let me tell you, you'll find it quick. The title of the poor death of all winged creatures is "A Poem about Bugs". Creative, right?
2) Too Many Words? Just Leave Out a Few
Have you ever had to listen to a person or video and the person just never stops talking? Have a hard time focusing or paying attention? Well, Google has the same problem, sorta. So the moral of the story state as few words as you possibly can and Google will work hard to find your answer.
3) Asking a Question Never Ever Works With Google
We're just going, to be honest here. Stating a question in Google search never works. For some reason, even though you have no idea what the answer is, it wants you to state the answer to your question. How that's possible? I have no idea. What they tell me, think like the author, think predictively. I guess it works....
4) Don't Worry About Spelling. God Bless Spell Check
What would we do without spell check? I would have to admit to the many issues I would have. Life would be sad but yet, maybe a little more simple? So, the great thing about Google search is that if you spell antediluvian (an-ti-də-ˈlü-vē-ən) wrong it will gladly correct your misspelling. What a relief.
5) Use a Hyphen When Typing is to Hard
As if Google wanted to help you out a bit it decided to allow you to use hyphens to make life easier. It said I'm going to allow people to search "Mustang -cars" because it is hard to type in "A mustang car". Instead take away the pain of typing an a and just add a hyphen! Whoo!!
Some other helpful sites:
https://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/1264/12-quick-tips-to-search-google-like-an-expert.aspx
True, False? Love, or Hate?
Over the course of this summer, I've been going over how to understand the difference between a real and fake online site using the criteria of the Santa Barbara College CARS Checklist.
I managed to stumble upon the blog The Tree Octopus and couldn't help but smile. The creativity someone could have to make a blog like that mesmerizes me and oh, how I wish I could be that creative. Not to mention, looking through the other blogs, just boggled my mind more! The blog is not connected to any school or organization. Other than a very interesting and imaginary University which seems to be located in Scottland in relation to haggis? Quite interesting credentials if I may say so myself....Of course, the truth behind such a creative blog is not real but I have to give the writer a thumbs up.
I also managed to look at another blog and it was literally crazy. Let me tell you why. I've been thinking about what courses I should take next year and one class I want to take is Dave Ramsey's Financial Math. It was completely crazy while looking through Eva's blog, 5 Tips for Teen Bloggers, I looked at her About Us section. She stated how she and her mom took the Dave Ramsey course, I don't know if it was the exact one I want to take, and how helpful it was for her financially. She is exact in her writing and cares about what she's telling her fellow fans. She has inspired and motivated me to take the course and until that day, I will wait desperately. Eva not only helps kids financially through her blog but also with so much more like college, shopping, jobs and even the best ways to make your blog grow. She has been an inspiration to me!
I read this piece on Eva's blog as well and I loved it! I still have absolutely no idea what I'm going to do as a career and just that fact scares me. But as my parents have told me I have three years to plan and find out. I pray and pray that the Lord will show me the way but I'm still young so why overwhelm myself just yet? As Tirzah did, I will stick with the things I love to do in high school (and maybe someday college) and slowly learn and decide what it is the Lord wants me to do, what I want to do. My parents say the Lord calls you to do the thing you're most scared of, the thing you're nowhere close to good at. And in this way, I'll have to rely on him and I could conquer the world. Amazing!
Continued prays and God Bless!!
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
A Very Weird Story I Read
So I had the chance to read a short story called Meat. A popular story, I guess, that many people enjoy reading. When, in reality, it was nothing but confusion for me. Until I made a connection. You see, I was reading as if the two beings talking were human and the "meat" creatures were some otherworldly creature. When its the complete opposite. The "meat" beings are the humans and the two things talking are of another world.
And so, the story started to make a little more sense. The aliens discovered humans and called us nothing but meat. How can meat talk, sing? Meat, capable of thinking?! And they asked themselves the question who wants to talk to talking meat? So, therefore, they threw us to the sidelines on the assumption we are incapable of thinking, of having intelligence.
It makes me wonder, how can someone pass biased standards upon another person, without first looking at themselves? Were the aliens so prideful and arrogant that no other race, especially "meat", could be of any substance? Or were they scared because the "meat" truly was intelligent? Maybe even more so than the aliens. Yet in the end, another race is welcomed back into the group and called intelligent. Why do they get to decide who is intelligent and not? It is not their job.
You can only discover one's intelligence by first discovering and understanding them.
The very end closed the story with "...Imagine how unbearably, how unutterably cold the Universe would be if one were all alone..." but yet they left the humans all alone.
And so, the story started to make a little more sense. The aliens discovered humans and called us nothing but meat. How can meat talk, sing? Meat, capable of thinking?! And they asked themselves the question who wants to talk to talking meat? So, therefore, they threw us to the sidelines on the assumption we are incapable of thinking, of having intelligence.
It makes me wonder, how can someone pass biased standards upon another person, without first looking at themselves? Were the aliens so prideful and arrogant that no other race, especially "meat", could be of any substance? Or were they scared because the "meat" truly was intelligent? Maybe even more so than the aliens. Yet in the end, another race is welcomed back into the group and called intelligent. Why do they get to decide who is intelligent and not? It is not their job.
You can only discover one's intelligence by first discovering and understanding them.
The very end closed the story with "...Imagine how unbearably, how unutterably cold the Universe would be if one were all alone..." but yet they left the humans all alone.
Saturday, June 17, 2017
I Googled Myself
I admit! I googled myself! I can't be the only one who's done this...
As it turns out its hard to find yourself on google or I just did something wrong. Maybe I don't know enough about myself to find myself online. Which would be very sad.
To be honest, since it was hard to find my blog I went about ways I could help to show off my blog. And hopefully gain so more followers. That would be great, feel free to show my blog to some of your friends!
Followers is always great and I would love to write some blogs about hikes and stuff for ya!
As it turns out its hard to find yourself on google or I just did something wrong. Maybe I don't know enough about myself to find myself online. Which would be very sad.
To be honest, since it was hard to find my blog I went about ways I could help to show off my blog. And hopefully gain so more followers. That would be great, feel free to show my blog to some of your friends!
Followers is always great and I would love to write some blogs about hikes and stuff for ya!
The Sun is Shining
Have you ever started writing something as an english assignment or just anything in general and you just don't feel it? You can say the words or put them on paper but its not you. There's nothing in the words. Literally nothing. Well, I have had that problem. Just a few seconds ago to be honest.
I was trying to write something knowing I had to get it done but it didn't sound right. Then you hit that speed bump after erasing everything and wonder what could I possibly write about that means something to me. What do my readers want to hear? What can I write that intrigues the mind? And thats where it all begins. Creativity takes over and the desire to write at least something gets you going. So, one word becomes two and so on and so on. Its almost like it comes so naturally, it just flows from your thoughts and nothing can stop you. I have that feeling right now! Even though this isn't the most intriguing topic. Wow, your brain works in mysterious ways, does it not?
So, I write to you as a person who is interested and enjoys writing to her fellow thinkers what gives you creativity? What pushes you enough to the point where it all just flows out easily? Writing, of course, is one of mine. But also drawing, hiking, ADVENTURE! Life is an adventure. Let your mind run free and be curious. What can I do today? What can I write about today? What can make my heart and mind sing!
I was trying to write something knowing I had to get it done but it didn't sound right. Then you hit that speed bump after erasing everything and wonder what could I possibly write about that means something to me. What do my readers want to hear? What can I write that intrigues the mind? And thats where it all begins. Creativity takes over and the desire to write at least something gets you going. So, one word becomes two and so on and so on. Its almost like it comes so naturally, it just flows from your thoughts and nothing can stop you. I have that feeling right now! Even though this isn't the most intriguing topic. Wow, your brain works in mysterious ways, does it not?
So, I write to you as a person who is interested and enjoys writing to her fellow thinkers what gives you creativity? What pushes you enough to the point where it all just flows out easily? Writing, of course, is one of mine. But also drawing, hiking, ADVENTURE! Life is an adventure. Let your mind run free and be curious. What can I do today? What can I write about today? What can make my heart and mind sing!
A Week of Endurance
I love hiking. The ability to be outside and to keep going even when its hard creates a sense of accomplishment nothing else can bring. Or very few things that is.
The week of June fifth came and the time to push myself to complete the Resurrection Trail came in a heartbeat. At times it was hard to keep going, other times it was nothing but joy while in the end it all ended up being an accomplishment that said "You did it. You kept putting one foot in front of the other even when it was hard. You made it." Nothing beats that feeling.
It all began with the weighing of the backpacks. To hear that your backpack weighs 37 pounds and you have to hike at least 10 miles a day really opens your eyes to the pain you will feel. A little futurism here, go for 20 pounds or less. I started that day with nothing but ease until five miles became seven and seven miles became nine. Pain was oozing out of every pore and I had to keep up the endurance to keep going. And let me tell you, I did! Until I arrived at the camp site with my fellow hikers where we all tore off our backpacks ready for rest. But it didn't end there. First we set up our tents. Finally the two hour nap could begin. We ended the day with seven o'clock chapel which was nothing but a blast. Our speaker was amazing!
The second day is said to be the hardest day. Eleven miles and that was where the elevation was gained. Let me tell you, I had my nerves worked up. I was scarred to death. I thought I was going to die because everyone told me it was the worst day. I stayed up late with worked up nerves for nothing. I can't say it was extremely easy but it wasn't completely hard. It met right in the middle. The first and second day were nothing but keeping up the endurance to go a few more miles and in the end its a lot easier than you thought it would be.
On the third day we hiked just a few miles more and we landed at Swan Lake where we got to rest the rest of the night and also the next day. That day of rest was glorious! I got to sit around relax and hang out with friends. I had the opportunity to thank God for getting me through the first three days and to help us to get through the next two. God sure is good. And all the time God is good.
Waking up at seven o'clock we packed up and headed out for another eight miles. Let me tell you, it was so easy! I loved it because it wasn't to flat and not to steep. It was just right! We settled into our camp and met for our last seven o'clock chapel. Boy, our pastor had nothing but good sermons up his sleeves. He catches the minds of teens but still allows them to think and stay connected. He's a great teacher.
On this day we hiked out. Depression seeped into my veins as I realized this is the end. This is where I cross the finish line and say I did it. This is where I complete the very thing that helps me to stay connected to God and go back to everyday life. I want to thank God for getting me through it. For answering my prayers and helping my dad and friends. I also want to thank the leaders of the group who were continuously encouraging and helpful. Its amazing how much God is with you when your alone in the wild where its quiet, where you can think and pray. Thank God!!!
It was through this trip as well that I discovered I want to be a missionary. I want to spread the word of God to those who don't know it. I want to teach people of the grace and mercy of God. Of all the great things Christ can do for you. I want to be a teacher. So, recently I've been trying to find a good mission trip to go on and how I can raise the money. I will be working hard at a job I'm trying to get, I'm going to mow the lawn for a friend, and try to find other ways I can make money. Donations are totally welcome! I don't want to feel like a needy girl asking everyone under the sun for money but this mission trip is so important to me! I'm hoping to turn it into my career after high school. I have the chance to go to college through the Nazarene Church District to become a missionary. I would love to do it. Spreading the word of God is so important to me and its something I've always done. Either helping kids through rough spots or giving them advice. So I feel this is a good way to truly grow in what I love to do.
Thank you all for reading my blog! Spread the word and know God is good! God Bless!!!
The week of June fifth came and the time to push myself to complete the Resurrection Trail came in a heartbeat. At times it was hard to keep going, other times it was nothing but joy while in the end it all ended up being an accomplishment that said "You did it. You kept putting one foot in front of the other even when it was hard. You made it." Nothing beats that feeling.
It all began with the weighing of the backpacks. To hear that your backpack weighs 37 pounds and you have to hike at least 10 miles a day really opens your eyes to the pain you will feel. A little futurism here, go for 20 pounds or less. I started that day with nothing but ease until five miles became seven and seven miles became nine. Pain was oozing out of every pore and I had to keep up the endurance to keep going. And let me tell you, I did! Until I arrived at the camp site with my fellow hikers where we all tore off our backpacks ready for rest. But it didn't end there. First we set up our tents. Finally the two hour nap could begin. We ended the day with seven o'clock chapel which was nothing but a blast. Our speaker was amazing!
The second day is said to be the hardest day. Eleven miles and that was where the elevation was gained. Let me tell you, I had my nerves worked up. I was scarred to death. I thought I was going to die because everyone told me it was the worst day. I stayed up late with worked up nerves for nothing. I can't say it was extremely easy but it wasn't completely hard. It met right in the middle. The first and second day were nothing but keeping up the endurance to go a few more miles and in the end its a lot easier than you thought it would be.
On the third day we hiked just a few miles more and we landed at Swan Lake where we got to rest the rest of the night and also the next day. That day of rest was glorious! I got to sit around relax and hang out with friends. I had the opportunity to thank God for getting me through the first three days and to help us to get through the next two. God sure is good. And all the time God is good.
Waking up at seven o'clock we packed up and headed out for another eight miles. Let me tell you, it was so easy! I loved it because it wasn't to flat and not to steep. It was just right! We settled into our camp and met for our last seven o'clock chapel. Boy, our pastor had nothing but good sermons up his sleeves. He catches the minds of teens but still allows them to think and stay connected. He's a great teacher.
On this day we hiked out. Depression seeped into my veins as I realized this is the end. This is where I cross the finish line and say I did it. This is where I complete the very thing that helps me to stay connected to God and go back to everyday life. I want to thank God for getting me through it. For answering my prayers and helping my dad and friends. I also want to thank the leaders of the group who were continuously encouraging and helpful. Its amazing how much God is with you when your alone in the wild where its quiet, where you can think and pray. Thank God!!!
It was through this trip as well that I discovered I want to be a missionary. I want to spread the word of God to those who don't know it. I want to teach people of the grace and mercy of God. Of all the great things Christ can do for you. I want to be a teacher. So, recently I've been trying to find a good mission trip to go on and how I can raise the money. I will be working hard at a job I'm trying to get, I'm going to mow the lawn for a friend, and try to find other ways I can make money. Donations are totally welcome! I don't want to feel like a needy girl asking everyone under the sun for money but this mission trip is so important to me! I'm hoping to turn it into my career after high school. I have the chance to go to college through the Nazarene Church District to become a missionary. I would love to do it. Spreading the word of God is so important to me and its something I've always done. Either helping kids through rough spots or giving them advice. So I feel this is a good way to truly grow in what I love to do.
Thank you all for reading my blog! Spread the word and know God is good! God Bless!!!
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Oh, Brother....
It really sucks when someone you love dearly leaves. It's a bittersweet moment. Of course, you know the person has to leave for the sake of becoming an adult, growing to be a wonderful person, and finding their place in life but it still hurts. Especially when you define the person as family but in reality you're not connected by blood. I believe these relationships play an important part in our lives and sometimes...the person of whom who is not biologically your brother but thought of as one is more connected to you then those who are biological.
Saying goodbye to a brother is the hardest part of all. Including the fact that I have no brother but he has taken the place of the brother I never had. Sort of like the saying "brother from another mother".
This person meant very much to me. Although I will not state his name "brother" will have to do or something along the lines of that.
My brother is a solid rock in faith. He strives to do all things through Christ and may I state he does a mighty fine job at it. He held our youth group together and was a true friend to each and every one of us. God was ready for him to move on with his life and become an even greater person in his faith. And through his process I KNOW he will succeed. I pray for him everyday. God grant him the serenity to accept the people he cannot change; the courage to change the ones he can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
Now, let me fill you in on a bit of background info.
He and I were not friends in the beginning. To tell the truth I was overly jealous of him. I felt he stole my sister away from me and the only way I knew how to deal with it was to treat him with utter disrespect and sharpness. I treated him like crap to say the least.
I highly regret the way I treated him for the first few years but I just couldn't get over myself. I was so ignorant and stupid. I think back now on the years I wasted and regret fills my heart. Knowing now that he treats my sister with nothing but love and respect gives me great joy. Through the slow process of excepting him I soon grew to love him dearly (as a brother, people). He is the brother I never had and I love him very much.
Good luck in your future brother. Stay true to your faith and God will take you far. "But those who trust in the Lord will find strength. They will soar high like wings on eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31.
God Bless! God knows the plans he has for you.
Saying goodbye to a brother is the hardest part of all. Including the fact that I have no brother but he has taken the place of the brother I never had. Sort of like the saying "brother from another mother".
This person meant very much to me. Although I will not state his name "brother" will have to do or something along the lines of that.
My brother is a solid rock in faith. He strives to do all things through Christ and may I state he does a mighty fine job at it. He held our youth group together and was a true friend to each and every one of us. God was ready for him to move on with his life and become an even greater person in his faith. And through his process I KNOW he will succeed. I pray for him everyday. God grant him the serenity to accept the people he cannot change; the courage to change the ones he can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
Now, let me fill you in on a bit of background info.
He and I were not friends in the beginning. To tell the truth I was overly jealous of him. I felt he stole my sister away from me and the only way I knew how to deal with it was to treat him with utter disrespect and sharpness. I treated him like crap to say the least.
I highly regret the way I treated him for the first few years but I just couldn't get over myself. I was so ignorant and stupid. I think back now on the years I wasted and regret fills my heart. Knowing now that he treats my sister with nothing but love and respect gives me great joy. Through the slow process of excepting him I soon grew to love him dearly (as a brother, people). He is the brother I never had and I love him very much.
Good luck in your future brother. Stay true to your faith and God will take you far. "But those who trust in the Lord will find strength. They will soar high like wings on eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31.
God Bless! God knows the plans he has for you.
Sunday, May 28, 2017
SUMMER!😝
School is over people! Let's celebrate!
I couldn't be any more relieved of the pain and agony I suffered for 8 months. Phew "oh what a relief it is".
I must say, I am so very happy for all of my wonderful teachers. You guys worked very hard to teach me valuable things to know and to help me grow in life. You guys did a great job and I couldn't be any more thankful. So I say, yet again THANK YOU!! I can't wait to see some of you guys next year!
I learned so much...Algebra 1, I am sorry, but you are useless.
Thanks y'all! Good luck in the future. Be strong to yourself, morals, values and most importantly your faith.
God Bless!
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
The Best Way to End a Relationship in Three Days
Depression to infatuation within seconds:
- You see if you can be depressed about someone dumping you but then quickly move on to another person without knowing them then you have a problem. Most likely the sad misgiving of infatuation which is sometimes defined as "true love".
- Romeo was dispirited because Rosaline his true love in reality never cared about him in the first place. He couldn't do anything because he was so heartbroken. But then, BOOM, he sees Juliet, meets her and asks for her hand in marriage. Is that not rash or what?! Movin' on a bit too fast there, mate...
Blame is a terrible thing:
- If you kill someone out of rage and furious revenge because they killed your best friend, it’s best not to blame your fiancé. If you blame her/him then you're probably not going to have a fiancé much longer.
- Romeo killed his best friend’s murderer and then moved on to blame Juliet for "softening" his heart. Oh, how I wish Juliet was at the scene...
Selfishness in a proposal:
- If you were promised to another man and most definitely don't want to marry him, please, don't go and marry some other knuckle head you don't know. That's completely and utterly weird and selfish. Just tell your parents, or the dude. Might work out a bit better.
- Juliet was promised to a man named Paris and had no desire to marry him. So, in her need to escape it somehow she decided, oh, I'll marry Romeo! Wow, best idea ever, Juliet...
Let’s run away together:
- Let’s say your boyfriend was banished for murdering your cousin. What would you do? Please don't tell me that you're going to take a sleeping potion that acts as if your dead and then run away with him. That would be really depressing. Not to mention quite insane. Why would you want to run away with a boy who killed one of your family members?!
- Juliet, for some odd reason, decided nothing was more important than Romeo and running away with him. So, her solution was to take a sleeping draught and when she woke up they would run off into the sunset. I personally think that's weird and would not want to run away with the murderer of my cousin...
And dead:
- Don't commit suicide if your lover was supposedly dead. You might later find out that she was just SLEEPING peacefully waiting for you! And if they are dead still don't kill yourself! You have the chance to move on and start a new life. Besides would your significant other really want you to die?
- Romeo, oh stupid Romeo, killed himself because Juliet looked as if she was dead. Which then lead to Juliet killing herself. Only if he would have waited a few more minutes to see her arise, alive yet again. But no the only thing that popped into Romeo's mind was "Juliet's dead, hmm, guess I should kill myself now..." Don't do that. Don't be stupid.
Let
me remind you, these five things are what not to do in a relationship. So,
please, for the love of crispy chicken, DO NOT do any of these things.
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