My senior year is almost over, and I've been sooo busy that I haven't even taken a moment out to reflect on anything that has happened this year. Time keeps flyinggg by, and it makes me sad :( I just wanna re-cap some of my favorite events of this year!
January
-New Years Eve: Spent the night at Kyle's playing board games and getting firewroks shot at meee
-Fashion Show: Modeled six dresses for the Prom Expo. So much fun. (I won some flowers for prom!) I strongly reccomend that if you've never worked the runway, you try it.
-Aunt B & Aunt A Visit: I missed them so much! My family is alwaysss a good time. Aunt B is still very sick, but is hanging in there.
-Gulf Breeze High School Exchange: I've spent a day in the life of a Dolphin, and I can honestly say that I've never been more proud to be a Patriot!
-Disciple Now: Sooo awesome! Senior girls stayed at the Almond's. Our bible studies were all relevant and the worship service was amazing! I made Oh My God shoes and I wear them out whenever I can(:
February
-Superbowl Partay: Stayed at Alysha's house and watched the commercials. Wasn't really interested in the game, ha.
-Allie's party: Great night! I loveee crazy dance parties (and hanging out with my SGA of course!)
-No Boys Allowed Conference: Incredible! Leah Taylor sang and made me cry about 4 times. Her voice is so amazing and Mrs. Sturgeon had a great message. I had to leave early for my district meeting ... but I have a feeling that I won't be missing those too much.
-UF results: Not what I wanted to hear, but all is well. I'm not supposed to go to that school. If I were, I would have gotten in. I will be a Tally resident in abouttt 5 months. Gooo Noles!
-SGA: We picked my successor. I'm not quite sure how I feel about retireing already. I'm sure I will blog more about this later. On a lighter note, our fish had it's first birthday and we threw him a hugeee party! I also organized a pep rally for the basketball team in a day (Don't ask me how, I don't know either).
March
-Anchor Convention: Last one, but so much fun! 10 hour bus ride there and back, but so worth it. We were named Anchor Club of the Year and Most Spirited (and we also placed 2nd or 3rd in every single catergory!) I went crowd surfing for the first time. If you've never done it, I highly reccomend it ... just don't go face-down. Our skit was reallyyy good. I was a bride, and I was looking hot(: Sticker exchanges are really dumb though! It's so time-consuming to pull all of them off.
-WPHS: I got to go on air and talk about stuff that SGA is going to be doing. Our comment box was a success and I'm so stoked for the new cookies :D
-Olive Baptist Meetings: Denver Moore will be speaking at the church on April 14th and I'm so excited! They've been helping me plan the event, and I reallyyy feel that it's going to impact a lot of people. It all started because I had someone ask me to get him to speak at our school. I e-mailed his people and finally they e-mailed me back with a list of dates that he would be available. They also sent the cost of a speaking engagement and it was $7,500.00. Needless to say, our school couldn't afford that. Plus, if he spoke at my school, he would have to cut out his testimony which would completely defeat the purpose. Dr. Traylor let me come in to meet with him and I convinced him that this would really affect a lot of my peers. Press releases about the event are about to be sent out to different media outlets. It's my prayer that through Denver's message someone will come to know Christ.
Let us pray.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
... Letter I wrote to WEAR
let's see if they really care about my opinion ...
"As an active member of the student body at Pace High School, it would be easy for me to become discouraged and succumb to the wishes of the ACLU and discontinue to show my faith at school, but I will not and neither will the majority of my peers. If doing God's will on earth means ruffling some feathers, then so be it. All religious activities have been, and will continue to be, student led. To ban students from conducting religious gatherings, is to violate our first amendment rights, which state that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." We learn about Christianity in our history classes, but we also learn about Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and a plethora of other religions. Our educators teach about religion because it is the basis of all cultures, not because they are trying to turn their students from Atheists to believers. I can attest to the fact that our faculty and staff understand the severity of the law suit at hand, and although they have been strictly prohibited from imposing their religious beliefs on others, I will continue to share my faith because that is what I have been commanded to do. I have been very blessed, and have a lot to be thankful for; if speaking of how God has worked in my life during my speech at graduation jeopardizes my chance of receiving my diploma, it is a risk I am willing to take."
"As an active member of the student body at Pace High School, it would be easy for me to become discouraged and succumb to the wishes of the ACLU and discontinue to show my faith at school, but I will not and neither will the majority of my peers. If doing God's will on earth means ruffling some feathers, then so be it. All religious activities have been, and will continue to be, student led. To ban students from conducting religious gatherings, is to violate our first amendment rights, which state that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." We learn about Christianity in our history classes, but we also learn about Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and a plethora of other religions. Our educators teach about religion because it is the basis of all cultures, not because they are trying to turn their students from Atheists to believers. I can attest to the fact that our faculty and staff understand the severity of the law suit at hand, and although they have been strictly prohibited from imposing their religious beliefs on others, I will continue to share my faith because that is what I have been commanded to do. I have been very blessed, and have a lot to be thankful for; if speaking of how God has worked in my life during my speech at graduation jeopardizes my chance of receiving my diploma, it is a risk I am willing to take."
Saturday, December 27, 2008
December, 2008
2009 is just around the corner! This month has been BUSY, for lack of a better word. I was hired at Aero in November, but I didn't start until the end of the month. It's a really fun job. I work with some really great people (& the employee discounts are fabulous!) I found out that I was accepted into FSU on the third (which I was completely stoked about!) SGA went to Tally for a district meeting, and I got to sit on the floor of the House of Rep's and I had the opportunity to interrogate poor kids(: FSU's campus is really great ... we got to tour it the next day. I'm really considering this school, but making no decisions until I hear back from UF. I have an application for FIDM (the fashion school in Cali that LC goes to) BUT I probably won't send it in (too far & WAY expensive!) I experienced my 1st PHS basketball game, too! It was so exciting ... I don't know how I skipped every game for 3 years but I'm going to be at every game from now until the end of the season (unless I'm working or have to study, ha.) I also had a lot of events for the station this month. We had our Christmas party in Seville Quarter, and I got a hoodie & a gift certificate to a spa(: I also walked in my first parade with Softrock (Gulf Breeze Christmas Parade)and even though I've lived in Pace for ten years, I've never been to the Redneck Parade. This year was my first, and most likely my last!
On December 19th, I left for Orlando @ 6 am! Here is a breakdown of my trip:
Friday - woke up & finished packing ... oops! I slept in the car until we got to Wendy's in Tampa for food. When we got there, I got out of the car and waited in line and then suddenly everything started spinning. Thank God there was a rail behind me, because I blacked out. I got really hot & I couldn't hear my dad talking to me. Scary stuff! I was fine after a few minutes though, and we got back in the car and drove the rest of the way. I'm pretty sure I went to sleep really early that night.
Saturday - my fam went thrifting & then we hung out in the pool/hot tub ... nothing too exciting. My cousins (the ones Kathy & I stayed with in Boston) drove down from Texas to vacation with us, and finally arrived at around midnight.
Sunday - went to Millenium Mall in South Orlando. It was hugeee, and super expensive(:
Monday - ANIMAL KINGDOM! My favorite Disney Park! We didn't get there until around noon (bad idea!) Get there as early as possible to avoid the terrible lines! I rode everything there! Dinosaur was a bunch of hype. They built it up so much but it was weak! Expedition Everest was my favorite ... even though my eyes were closed the entire time! I saw The Lion King live & I almost cried. It was incredible!! The only thing I didn't get to do was the safari, but next time I go that will be the first thing I do.
Tuesday - Epcot ... RIDICULOUS LINES!! 2 and 1/2 hours for ONE ride. Soarin was fun, but def not worth the wait. Fast Track was fun, but we went 65 mph for maybe ten seconds. Not worth the hour wait either! The only other thing we go to do there was the Finding Nemo ride, which is intended to entertain four year olds. I really wanted to do Mission Space, but there was no way we were going to wait another 2 and 1/2 hours for another ride, so we left. Everyone went to Downtown Disney that night (after we waited an hour for AAA to come and unlock our car because we locked the keys in, oops!) I loved it, so much to do! There was a huge McDonald's, and a LegoLand, and T-Rex, and a Virgin Records store(:
Wednesday - mom cooked & we had our Christmas dinner. Then we all went back downtown to do last minute shopping. Basically, I ate all day and got a huge food baby!
Thursday - woke up & opened gifts! My parents just gave me money, which I need badly! My cousins gave me a million piece make-up kit and a Betsy Johnson bag! I didn't ask for any "stuff" this year. I spent a lot of the money I got on gifts for everyone else, but giving gifts is my favorite part of Christmas(: We were all up at the crack of dawn, and after presents we got ready to go to Magic Kingdom! I loved it! I rode everything except Splash Mountain (line was too long & I didn't want to get wet!) Space Mountain is my new favorite ride! We planned the day out well and didn't wait more than twenty minutes for any ride. Incredible, right?! The parade was so cute, and if you didn't see me on T.V., it's because the parade is taped weeks in advance. Lame, I know. Anyways, we went to some yucky seafood restaurant called Boston Lobster Feast for dinner. If you're in Orlando, rethink going there. Besides that, I had a wonderful day & I think this was one of my favorite vacations(:
Friday - woke up @ 5 am, and was on the road by 6:30. We got home at one, and my cousins came over for the night, before driving back to Texas. I gave them a tour of Milton/Pensacola on the way to the mall. My mom decided to cook fish, and set the fire alarms off 5 times, no lie. This vacation so incerdibly relaxing! I never sleep in, because I always feel like I'm wasting my day, but I just didn't care(:
2008 has been absolutely crazy for me! I've experienced so many firsts, I can't even begin to name them. I was looking back at my bucket list and I've realized that I can go ahead and cross a few things off. I've overcome my fear of heights for the most part, I'm already someone's mentor (thanks, Jason) and I've witnessed a miracle. 5 months ago, my Aunt B was diagnosed with Leukemia and was given a short time to live, and she is now planning a trip to come down to Florida next month(: My relationship with God has never been stronger, even though I've missed more church than I would have liked to. My prayer list is also longer than it's ever been as well, but I think the greatest lesson I've learned this year is this: God's WILL will never take you anywhere that His GRACE can't get you through. I've has so many moments that have been beyond stressful, but things have worked out for me every single time.
God is good, all the time!
All the time, God is good!
On December 19th, I left for Orlando @ 6 am! Here is a breakdown of my trip:
Friday - woke up & finished packing ... oops! I slept in the car until we got to Wendy's in Tampa for food. When we got there, I got out of the car and waited in line and then suddenly everything started spinning. Thank God there was a rail behind me, because I blacked out. I got really hot & I couldn't hear my dad talking to me. Scary stuff! I was fine after a few minutes though, and we got back in the car and drove the rest of the way. I'm pretty sure I went to sleep really early that night.
Saturday - my fam went thrifting & then we hung out in the pool/hot tub ... nothing too exciting. My cousins (the ones Kathy & I stayed with in Boston) drove down from Texas to vacation with us, and finally arrived at around midnight.
Sunday - went to Millenium Mall in South Orlando. It was hugeee, and super expensive(:
Monday - ANIMAL KINGDOM! My favorite Disney Park! We didn't get there until around noon (bad idea!) Get there as early as possible to avoid the terrible lines! I rode everything there! Dinosaur was a bunch of hype. They built it up so much but it was weak! Expedition Everest was my favorite ... even though my eyes were closed the entire time! I saw The Lion King live & I almost cried. It was incredible!! The only thing I didn't get to do was the safari, but next time I go that will be the first thing I do.
Tuesday - Epcot ... RIDICULOUS LINES!! 2 and 1/2 hours for ONE ride. Soarin was fun, but def not worth the wait. Fast Track was fun, but we went 65 mph for maybe ten seconds. Not worth the hour wait either! The only other thing we go to do there was the Finding Nemo ride, which is intended to entertain four year olds. I really wanted to do Mission Space, but there was no way we were going to wait another 2 and 1/2 hours for another ride, so we left. Everyone went to Downtown Disney that night (after we waited an hour for AAA to come and unlock our car because we locked the keys in, oops!) I loved it, so much to do! There was a huge McDonald's, and a LegoLand, and T-Rex, and a Virgin Records store(:
Wednesday - mom cooked & we had our Christmas dinner. Then we all went back downtown to do last minute shopping. Basically, I ate all day and got a huge food baby!
Thursday - woke up & opened gifts! My parents just gave me money, which I need badly! My cousins gave me a million piece make-up kit and a Betsy Johnson bag! I didn't ask for any "stuff" this year. I spent a lot of the money I got on gifts for everyone else, but giving gifts is my favorite part of Christmas(: We were all up at the crack of dawn, and after presents we got ready to go to Magic Kingdom! I loved it! I rode everything except Splash Mountain (line was too long & I didn't want to get wet!) Space Mountain is my new favorite ride! We planned the day out well and didn't wait more than twenty minutes for any ride. Incredible, right?! The parade was so cute, and if you didn't see me on T.V., it's because the parade is taped weeks in advance. Lame, I know. Anyways, we went to some yucky seafood restaurant called Boston Lobster Feast for dinner. If you're in Orlando, rethink going there. Besides that, I had a wonderful day & I think this was one of my favorite vacations(:
Friday - woke up @ 5 am, and was on the road by 6:30. We got home at one, and my cousins came over for the night, before driving back to Texas. I gave them a tour of Milton/Pensacola on the way to the mall. My mom decided to cook fish, and set the fire alarms off 5 times, no lie. This vacation so incerdibly relaxing! I never sleep in, because I always feel like I'm wasting my day, but I just didn't care(:
2008 has been absolutely crazy for me! I've experienced so many firsts, I can't even begin to name them. I was looking back at my bucket list and I've realized that I can go ahead and cross a few things off. I've overcome my fear of heights for the most part, I'm already someone's mentor (thanks, Jason) and I've witnessed a miracle. 5 months ago, my Aunt B was diagnosed with Leukemia and was given a short time to live, and she is now planning a trip to come down to Florida next month(: My relationship with God has never been stronger, even though I've missed more church than I would have liked to. My prayer list is also longer than it's ever been as well, but I think the greatest lesson I've learned this year is this: God's WILL will never take you anywhere that His GRACE can't get you through. I've has so many moments that have been beyond stressful, but things have worked out for me every single time.
God is good, all the time!
All the time, God is good!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
ABOUT ME
MY PAST: 17 years ago, the world was faced with a new challenge, me! My parents named me Mary Elizabeth Allen & no, I am not a little white girl. I've been told that I don't look like a "Mary" but there is a long line of them in my family & my dad didn't want to break the tradition. My wonderful mother immigrated to America in 1985 from El Salvador, and went to work in Texas as a nurse. 2 years later, she and her friend moved to Boston, where - little did she know - she would meet the man of her dreams. He moved from the tiny island of Montserrat at 16 years of age, and went to England to fight in the British army. 6 years later, he moved to Boston to be with the rest of his newly-immigrated family. Many years later, he met my mother. A few weeks later, I was conceived, and the two moved to Chawktaw Beach, Florida. 2 months after my birth, they finally tied the knot. In August of 1994 my one & only sister, Kathy Michelle Allen, entered the world. In April of 1997, the four of us packed up and moved to a little pink, brick house in Milton, FL where we still reside.
CURRENTLY: I'm a busy, busy bee, and I'm trying to live my life one day at a time; it's the only way to not get completely overwhelmed. I've learned that every day that I rely on God's strength, rather than my own, will be a good day. I work for 2 radio stations -wxbm & softrock - and I'm working at Middleton's until after Prom season(: I recently quit my job as a server after a year and a half; I made a lot of money, but I dreaded going into work on most days. I will never again make the mistake of staying at a job because it pays well; I don't have time to be unhappy, life is short! I am a senior & the president of Pace High School, and a freshmen at PJC. I absolutely love my school, especially my class, and I have a lot of Patriot Pride! This school year will probably be one of the most hectic of my entire life. I have been accepted to FSU, and now I'm just waiting for the results from UF! I'm also trying to run SGA and still be there for everyone - trying is the key word in this sentence. I did not join as many clubs as I did last year because I just don't have the time to dedicate to them - I would rather not join, than have to miss half of the meeting and most of the events. I'm also a part of Middleton's teen board ... if you need more info about the business, let me know! I go to Wesley Memorial UMC on Sunday mornings and Immanuel Baptist on Wednesday nights; if you're free you're always welcome to come with me!(:
MY FUTURE: I have no idea what I want anymore! I had my entire life planned out according to my own selfish will and not God's. I have a lot of faith, so I'm not worried about the upcoming years. I can't spend time thinking about tomorrow, when I have so much to accomplish today. As of right now, my major in college will be journalism and with that degree, I will either be a news anchor, or go into PR ... (or just marry filthy rich! :) Eventually, I want to retire and devote my life to doing charity work. I want to travel the world! (especially Paris, D.C., Hollywood, London, & Tokyo) and I need to experience how people in third world countries live; I don't ever want to take for granted what a blessed life I've been given. I have no idea what my future holds but I know who holds my future.
I do, however, have a BUCKET LIST; it consists of:
-flying a plane
-experiencing zero gravity
-witnessing a miracle
-traveling to every continent
-becoming financially independent
-attending an awards show in Hollywood
-buying my parents a house
-seeing Chicago on Broadway
-graduating from college
-picnicing at midnight
-sharing my testimony
-roadtrippin' to New Orleans for Mardi Gras
-learning to properly ballroom dance
-falling deeply in love
-being in Times Square on New Years Day @ midnight
-attending at least one major sporting event
-throwing a hugeee party
-helping someone become saved
-having my portrait painted
-buying a designer outfit that I know I can't afford
-being an extra in a film
-being a member of the audience of a t.v. show
-being the boss
-firing a gun
-sitting on a jury
-taking a ski trip
-being someone's mentor
-overcoming my fear of failure
-taking a hot-air balloon ride
-learning to bartend
-playing poker in Vegas
-running a marathon
-doing something that terrifies me
RANDOM: I'm really laid back and it takes a lot to make me upset. I'm extremely open-minded and you guessed it, liberal. I am a dancing fool and a car/shower singer! I drive a white Acura 3.5 RL - her name is Pearl! I'm a really great driver, despite what you may have heard. Fall is my favorite season, followed by summer but I love Christmas time - not because of the presents but because it's a time when people genuinely care for one another. I can't follow any sport to save my life - except baseball! I spend the majority of my money on make up and hair products ... don't believe the rumors, I do not have a weave! I have a feeling that I will become an emotional wreck this year, so bear with me! I don't always have all of the answers but I'm a great listener and I like to feel needed - I love when people vent to me (as long as I'm not involved in the drama :) Above all, I am a Christian; I'm doing my part to make the world a better place - one good deed at a time!
I LOVE: talk shows, politics, the Boston Red Sox, writing, fashion, eating/working out, puppies, sexy English accents, SGA, $$$, Desperate Housewives, coffee, shoes, Pensacola Beach, texting, naps, RAP, charity, terms of endearment, cheesecake, bling, the Lord ... and of course mi familia & my incredible friends (whom I would be nothing without :)
I LOATH: cats, pessimists, Degrassi, ignorance, dishonesty, scales, the ACT, vegetables, and the NY Yankees!
*a bit of advice: don't believe everything you read or hear - always check your sources(:
Hit me up on MySpace or Facebook sometime!
CURRENTLY: I'm a busy, busy bee, and I'm trying to live my life one day at a time; it's the only way to not get completely overwhelmed. I've learned that every day that I rely on God's strength, rather than my own, will be a good day. I work for 2 radio stations -wxbm & softrock - and I'm working at Middleton's until after Prom season(: I recently quit my job as a server after a year and a half; I made a lot of money, but I dreaded going into work on most days. I will never again make the mistake of staying at a job because it pays well; I don't have time to be unhappy, life is short! I am a senior & the president of Pace High School, and a freshmen at PJC. I absolutely love my school, especially my class, and I have a lot of Patriot Pride! This school year will probably be one of the most hectic of my entire life. I have been accepted to FSU, and now I'm just waiting for the results from UF! I'm also trying to run SGA and still be there for everyone - trying is the key word in this sentence. I did not join as many clubs as I did last year because I just don't have the time to dedicate to them - I would rather not join, than have to miss half of the meeting and most of the events. I'm also a part of Middleton's teen board ... if you need more info about the business, let me know! I go to Wesley Memorial UMC on Sunday mornings and Immanuel Baptist on Wednesday nights; if you're free you're always welcome to come with me!(:
MY FUTURE: I have no idea what I want anymore! I had my entire life planned out according to my own selfish will and not God's. I have a lot of faith, so I'm not worried about the upcoming years. I can't spend time thinking about tomorrow, when I have so much to accomplish today. As of right now, my major in college will be journalism and with that degree, I will either be a news anchor, or go into PR ... (or just marry filthy rich! :) Eventually, I want to retire and devote my life to doing charity work. I want to travel the world! (especially Paris, D.C., Hollywood, London, & Tokyo) and I need to experience how people in third world countries live; I don't ever want to take for granted what a blessed life I've been given. I have no idea what my future holds but I know who holds my future.
I do, however, have a BUCKET LIST; it consists of:
-flying a plane
-experiencing zero gravity
-witnessing a miracle
-traveling to every continent
-becoming financially independent
-attending an awards show in Hollywood
-buying my parents a house
-seeing Chicago on Broadway
-graduating from college
-picnicing at midnight
-sharing my testimony
-roadtrippin' to New Orleans for Mardi Gras
-learning to properly ballroom dance
-falling deeply in love
-being in Times Square on New Years Day @ midnight
-attending at least one major sporting event
-throwing a hugeee party
-helping someone become saved
-having my portrait painted
-buying a designer outfit that I know I can't afford
-being an extra in a film
-being a member of the audience of a t.v. show
-being the boss
-firing a gun
-sitting on a jury
-taking a ski trip
-being someone's mentor
-overcoming my fear of failure
-taking a hot-air balloon ride
-learning to bartend
-playing poker in Vegas
-running a marathon
-doing something that terrifies me
RANDOM: I'm really laid back and it takes a lot to make me upset. I'm extremely open-minded and you guessed it, liberal. I am a dancing fool and a car/shower singer! I drive a white Acura 3.5 RL - her name is Pearl! I'm a really great driver, despite what you may have heard. Fall is my favorite season, followed by summer but I love Christmas time - not because of the presents but because it's a time when people genuinely care for one another. I can't follow any sport to save my life - except baseball! I spend the majority of my money on make up and hair products ... don't believe the rumors, I do not have a weave! I have a feeling that I will become an emotional wreck this year, so bear with me! I don't always have all of the answers but I'm a great listener and I like to feel needed - I love when people vent to me (as long as I'm not involved in the drama :) Above all, I am a Christian; I'm doing my part to make the world a better place - one good deed at a time!
I LOVE: talk shows, politics, the Boston Red Sox, writing, fashion, eating/working out, puppies, sexy English accents, SGA, $$$, Desperate Housewives, coffee, shoes, Pensacola Beach, texting, naps, RAP, charity, terms of endearment, cheesecake, bling, the Lord ... and of course mi familia & my incredible friends (whom I would be nothing without :)
I LOATH: cats, pessimists, Degrassi, ignorance, dishonesty, scales, the ACT, vegetables, and the NY Yankees!
*a bit of advice: don't believe everything you read or hear - always check your sources(:
Hit me up on MySpace or Facebook sometime!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Words of Wisdom
In the process of my 6-week long Bible study, I have come across some awesome scriptures. I'm reading The Treasures of the Transformed Life and I have definitely been seeing changes in my life; my faith has never been stronger. Sometimes the Bible gets a little wordy, so I have included my own interpretation of the verses. It's my job as a Christian to spread the good news, so take from this what you will(:
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. - Psalm 119:37
translation: stop being so vain!
faith without deeds is dead. - James 2:26
translation: it's time to stop talking the talk, and start walking the walk. We talk it, but are we living it?
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that. - James 2:18-19
translation: believing that there is a God is not the same as believing in God.
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Do everything without complaining or arguing. - Philippians 2:13-14
translation: in everything we do, praise God for the opportunity He has given us.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. - Philippians 2:3-4
translation: learn to be humble! If we are doing things for recognition or to make ourselves feel better, we are doing them for the wrong reasons.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
translation: true love is perfect.
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. - 1 Timothy 4:12
translation: if we say that we are Christians, we should act like one. Be Christ-like in words, in actions, and deeds.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.You will seek me and find me then you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity.I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the LORD,"and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile. - Jeremiah 29:11-14
translation: stop worrying about the future, God already has a plan for our lives. Trust in Him, and pray for His guidance.
Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. - 1 Peter 5:5-9
translation: listen to those with more experience. Resist temptation, and know that we are never alone in anything.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. - John 13:34
translation: spread some love!
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. - John 14:1
translation: let go and let God.
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. - 2 Timothy 22-25
translation: let us not shove our beliefs down the throat's of non-believers.
The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? - Psalm 27:1
translation: do not be afraid, the Lord is on our side; with God all things are possible.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
translation: pray, give praise, and keep the faith and our lives will be blessed.
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. - Matthew 6:34
translation: live life one day at a time!
He Who Does Not Know Love Does Not Know God, For God Is Love . - 1 John 4:8
21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. -James 1:21-22
translation: live a Christian life-style.
Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. - Psalm 119:37
translation: stop being so vain!
faith without deeds is dead. - James 2:26
translation: it's time to stop talking the talk, and start walking the walk. We talk it, but are we living it?
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that. - James 2:18-19
translation: believing that there is a God is not the same as believing in God.
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Do everything without complaining or arguing. - Philippians 2:13-14
translation: in everything we do, praise God for the opportunity He has given us.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. - Philippians 2:3-4
translation: learn to be humble! If we are doing things for recognition or to make ourselves feel better, we are doing them for the wrong reasons.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
translation: true love is perfect.
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. - 1 Timothy 4:12
translation: if we say that we are Christians, we should act like one. Be Christ-like in words, in actions, and deeds.
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.You will seek me and find me then you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity.I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you," declares the LORD,"and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile. - Jeremiah 29:11-14
translation: stop worrying about the future, God already has a plan for our lives. Trust in Him, and pray for His guidance.
Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. - 1 Peter 5:5-9
translation: listen to those with more experience. Resist temptation, and know that we are never alone in anything.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. - John 13:34
translation: spread some love!
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. - John 14:1
translation: let go and let God.
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. - 2 Timothy 22-25
translation: let us not shove our beliefs down the throat's of non-believers.
The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? - Psalm 27:1
translation: do not be afraid, the Lord is on our side; with God all things are possible.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
- Proverbs 3:5-6
translation: pray, give praise, and keep the faith and our lives will be blessed.
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. - Matthew 6:34
translation: live life one day at a time!
He Who Does Not Know Love Does Not Know God, For God Is Love . - 1 John 4:8
21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. -James 1:21-22
translation: live a Christian life-style.
If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking. - James 1:5
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
November 04, 2008
BARACK OBAMA WON BY A LANDSLIDE! The majority of the country is celebrating(:
Everyone else is predicting that the next 4 years of life will be "hell" because a "muslim/antichrist/baby-killer/socialist" is running the country, or contemplating moving to Canada?(Keep reading!) "How could we elect a man like this?" *NEWSFLASH people: we can't! Why? because it's not true. (It's good to know people can predict the future though.) First of all, I made my decision to support Obama based on the issues, not the candidates themselves. (If you look at one of my earlier bulletins then you can read about some of my views.) These are simply MY opinions & you are entitled to yours. I can't argue with you over the war, or abortion, or gay marriage, or the economy because there is NO right or wrong, just opinion. Now that we have elected Barack, and we can start looking into his personal views; He will be our president for the next 4 years and we should ALL be informed about his background and where he stands on the issues. What I'm getting fed up with is all of the lies, and pessimists. What kind of person can say "I hope everyone who voted for him gets shot right after he does?" I think it's quite interesting that the people making comments like this are also the one's in favor of keeping America a "Christian-nation." Spend some time reading your bible and less time reading myspace bulletins about the election and you may become slightly more enlightened. (Matthew 7:1)
*props to Lee for writing this: "How can you say that you are ashamed to be an American? Is that really how you want to associate yourself? If thats what you truly believe, then your not worthy of the title "American".The good lord has given this country the ability to mold the world. A page was turned last night for the better in this country's history, and the world's for that matter. Barack Obama and his administration will now be the most powerful in this world, and that gives hope to so many that haven't had any. Is that what you're ashamed of? If you didn't support our new President that's fine, you had every right not to, thats the belief this country was founded on. Is that what you're ashamed of? If you still don't support him, please have a legitimite reason not to. Not all these crazy claims like "He's a Socialist", or "He's The Anti-Christ"( just 2 little facts: Barack Obama's for gun rights, against gay marriage, but he is pro-choice. Bush was pro-life for 8 years and nothing really changed ...) And if he is the Anti-Christ, show me one bible verse that backs up that claim. Do you honestly think that a man with a wife and small children is the one who has come to doom us all?
And now I want to talk about John McCain. John McCain has served America for 50 years, and has done this country so much good. I can honestly say that I have alot of respect for what the man sacrificed. Do you really think that the man you once supported as your choice of presidential candidate, who spent 5 years in a Vietnamese military prison camp, and gave his service to the US military to protect your right to vote, would honestly want you to say that you are ashamed of this country that has given you the opportunity to be whatever you want to be? I think not. America will always be one nation under god INDIVISIBLE with LIBERTY and justice FOR ALL, and Barack Obama knows this just like you and I do. So today everybody, don't you dare be ashamed of your country, be proud that you just took part in the most historical presidential election in this coutry's history, no matter who you voted for. We're not Republicans, We're not Democrats ...WE'RE AMERICANS, and that's something to be proud of. God Will Always Bless America. And God Will Always Bless Anybody Who Puts Their Trust In Her."
& one more thing: I've heard a lot of talk about people tired of being called "racist" because they don't support Obama. NOT supporting his views does not make a person "racist" (it means you have a different opinion) - hating him for being black & wishing he would get assassinated DOES. Props to the former McCain supporters who have an optomistic outlook!
*It was time for a change-we now have hope for our country(:
Everyone else is predicting that the next 4 years of life will be "hell" because a "muslim/antichrist/baby-killer/socialist" is running the country, or contemplating moving to Canada?(Keep reading!) "How could we elect a man like this?" *NEWSFLASH people: we can't! Why? because it's not true. (It's good to know people can predict the future though.) First of all, I made my decision to support Obama based on the issues, not the candidates themselves. (If you look at one of my earlier bulletins then you can read about some of my views.) These are simply MY opinions & you are entitled to yours. I can't argue with you over the war, or abortion, or gay marriage, or the economy because there is NO right or wrong, just opinion. Now that we have elected Barack, and we can start looking into his personal views; He will be our president for the next 4 years and we should ALL be informed about his background and where he stands on the issues. What I'm getting fed up with is all of the lies, and pessimists. What kind of person can say "I hope everyone who voted for him gets shot right after he does?" I think it's quite interesting that the people making comments like this are also the one's in favor of keeping America a "Christian-nation." Spend some time reading your bible and less time reading myspace bulletins about the election and you may become slightly more enlightened. (Matthew 7:1)
*props to Lee for writing this: "How can you say that you are ashamed to be an American? Is that really how you want to associate yourself? If thats what you truly believe, then your not worthy of the title "American".The good lord has given this country the ability to mold the world. A page was turned last night for the better in this country's history, and the world's for that matter. Barack Obama and his administration will now be the most powerful in this world, and that gives hope to so many that haven't had any. Is that what you're ashamed of? If you didn't support our new President that's fine, you had every right not to, thats the belief this country was founded on. Is that what you're ashamed of? If you still don't support him, please have a legitimite reason not to. Not all these crazy claims like "He's a Socialist", or "He's The Anti-Christ"( just 2 little facts: Barack Obama's for gun rights, against gay marriage, but he is pro-choice. Bush was pro-life for 8 years and nothing really changed ...) And if he is the Anti-Christ, show me one bible verse that backs up that claim. Do you honestly think that a man with a wife and small children is the one who has come to doom us all?
And now I want to talk about John McCain. John McCain has served America for 50 years, and has done this country so much good. I can honestly say that I have alot of respect for what the man sacrificed. Do you really think that the man you once supported as your choice of presidential candidate, who spent 5 years in a Vietnamese military prison camp, and gave his service to the US military to protect your right to vote, would honestly want you to say that you are ashamed of this country that has given you the opportunity to be whatever you want to be? I think not. America will always be one nation under god INDIVISIBLE with LIBERTY and justice FOR ALL, and Barack Obama knows this just like you and I do. So today everybody, don't you dare be ashamed of your country, be proud that you just took part in the most historical presidential election in this coutry's history, no matter who you voted for. We're not Republicans, We're not Democrats ...WE'RE AMERICANS, and that's something to be proud of. God Will Always Bless America. And God Will Always Bless Anybody Who Puts Their Trust In Her."
& one more thing: I've heard a lot of talk about people tired of being called "racist" because they don't support Obama. NOT supporting his views does not make a person "racist" (it means you have a different opinion) - hating him for being black & wishing he would get assassinated DOES. Props to the former McCain supporters who have an optomistic outlook!
*It was time for a change-we now have hope for our country(:
Sunday, October 5, 2008
HOMECOMING 2008
My very last one ... it has been bitter-sweet for sure. Looking back, some of the best days of my life probably took place last week. I just don't want to forget any of it!
Monday-Nerd Day! Went to PJC, then skipped college algebra to work on hallway decorations, and it ended up much better than I anticipated! All of the classes did such a good job though, and I hated taking everything down! That night, I also got pulled over for having a head light out. Thankfully, the officer was young, and I was wearing make up, so I worked a little magic, and went home free of a ticket(:
Tuesday-Camo Day! HC court practiced for a while, and skit people practiced too. Least favorite dress up day, but only because I hate hunting, and fishing, and I never have anything to wear. Somehow, I managed to get my hands on a sheer camp outfit :D
Wednesday-Classy Day! Went to PJC, then went home to get ready to go to Milton's HC assembly with Cassy. It was nice, but ours was better(: While we were trying to leave, every teacher we passed started to freak out, and kept asking where we were going. Once we explained that we weren't student, they finally calmed down! We hit up the Milton bakery, then I went home to get ready for Pace's HC assembly. My hair kept messing up, and I was mad at myself for not maing a hair appointment, but it worked out in the end. I had so much fun that day, the only problem was that my dress kept riding up when I was sitting down, but I didn't realize it for a while! If I gave anyone a show, I'm really sorry! Some of us went to La Ha after, then Kaitlynn and I rushed back to school for skit practice ... just in time to see everyone walk out the door!
Thursday-Tacky Day-everyone just looks crazy! I got a bunch of roses, and didn't have to do my hair, so overall, it was a great day! I didn't get to go home. I stayed after school, and worked on the senior banner for powderpuff, then went to chik-fil-a, and then straight to the game. I got all dresses in my uniform, then joined most of my class to cheer our playas on ... we did such a good job, i'm not even ticked that the juniors beat us. After our loss, it was time for me to emcee the bonfire. Kaitlynn lost her keys, so it took a while for me to get to the stage, but I made it. Apparently, there was a dead bobcat in the fire!?
Friday-Spirit Day! My day started at the crack of dawn! I was at school at 7 a.m. getting ready for the day! The senior court members met in the cafeteria, then we were all escorted out by football players and cheerleaders. After calling my name out for Homecoming Queen, you could probably see me shaking. Everyone kept telling me that I should have cried, but I didn't want to be one of those over-dramatic girls!! It really hasn't sunk in yet, none of it has, but supaaa excited, & I love the crown(: After I won, I took over as emcee of the pep rally with Logan. I loved all of the skits! Seriously, everyone stepped their games up! Sometime during the majorette performance, I changed into my ghetto clothes for the skit. I'm not gonne lie, our skit was ballin', and I'm really proud of the seniors! Field day was hot! I'm not really gonna miss those too much next year. I did however, partcipate in water works during class wars ... it was interesting, I'm sorry if you missed me running down the field looking like a wet racoon. I had a good time, ha. After I got done cleaning up the gym and the stadium, I suddenly realized that I hadn't eaten in 8 hours, and I was about to faint. Some if us went to Cici's, then I rushed home to get ready for the field. I got ready (big dress, sash & crown, the works!) and was of course 20 mintes late. My mom & dad escorted me on the field, and we took like a million pictures. I changed in the parking lot, and sat with my parents for thr rest of the game, then went home to get some beauty sleep before Saturday, but ended up getting sick!
Saturday-HC Dance! I was up at the school decorating from 8-11 in the morning. I skipped lunch with SGA to get my hair did. It looked so good when I first got it done, and held up through pictures, but it ended up going up at the dance! Devonte came over at 5, then our parents took a million pictures, and I drove us over to K. Floyd's hizzie ... to take more pictures!! Allie drove us all to Carraba's(which was amazing!) and we got to the dance at around 9:15. It looked awesome! The DJ could have been better, but I still have a good time. I was burning up ... it was literally an inferno! the highlight video was great though! After the dance, the group went back to K. Floyd's. I think they watched a movie or something, but I was out like a light. So much for crazy after-parties, ha! I went to church the next morning, and then went back up to the school that afternoon to clean, which took forever, but hey, I got to use the ghost-buster vaccum(:
I don't think people realize how much time & energy SGA puts into this week. They are at the school early every single day, and stay late everyday too ... some days they didn't even go home. Everything was perfect, and I'm so proud of everyone. Underclassmen-live up the rest of your high school days! I know I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that time fliessss!
Monday-Nerd Day! Went to PJC, then skipped college algebra to work on hallway decorations, and it ended up much better than I anticipated! All of the classes did such a good job though, and I hated taking everything down! That night, I also got pulled over for having a head light out. Thankfully, the officer was young, and I was wearing make up, so I worked a little magic, and went home free of a ticket(:
Tuesday-Camo Day! HC court practiced for a while, and skit people practiced too. Least favorite dress up day, but only because I hate hunting, and fishing, and I never have anything to wear. Somehow, I managed to get my hands on a sheer camp outfit :D
Wednesday-Classy Day! Went to PJC, then went home to get ready to go to Milton's HC assembly with Cassy. It was nice, but ours was better(: While we were trying to leave, every teacher we passed started to freak out, and kept asking where we were going. Once we explained that we weren't student, they finally calmed down! We hit up the Milton bakery, then I went home to get ready for Pace's HC assembly. My hair kept messing up, and I was mad at myself for not maing a hair appointment, but it worked out in the end. I had so much fun that day, the only problem was that my dress kept riding up when I was sitting down, but I didn't realize it for a while! If I gave anyone a show, I'm really sorry! Some of us went to La Ha after, then Kaitlynn and I rushed back to school for skit practice ... just in time to see everyone walk out the door!
Thursday-Tacky Day-everyone just looks crazy! I got a bunch of roses, and didn't have to do my hair, so overall, it was a great day! I didn't get to go home. I stayed after school, and worked on the senior banner for powderpuff, then went to chik-fil-a, and then straight to the game. I got all dresses in my uniform, then joined most of my class to cheer our playas on ... we did such a good job, i'm not even ticked that the juniors beat us. After our loss, it was time for me to emcee the bonfire. Kaitlynn lost her keys, so it took a while for me to get to the stage, but I made it. Apparently, there was a dead bobcat in the fire!?
Friday-Spirit Day! My day started at the crack of dawn! I was at school at 7 a.m. getting ready for the day! The senior court members met in the cafeteria, then we were all escorted out by football players and cheerleaders. After calling my name out for Homecoming Queen, you could probably see me shaking. Everyone kept telling me that I should have cried, but I didn't want to be one of those over-dramatic girls!! It really hasn't sunk in yet, none of it has, but supaaa excited, & I love the crown(: After I won, I took over as emcee of the pep rally with Logan. I loved all of the skits! Seriously, everyone stepped their games up! Sometime during the majorette performance, I changed into my ghetto clothes for the skit. I'm not gonne lie, our skit was ballin', and I'm really proud of the seniors! Field day was hot! I'm not really gonna miss those too much next year. I did however, partcipate in water works during class wars ... it was interesting, I'm sorry if you missed me running down the field looking like a wet racoon. I had a good time, ha. After I got done cleaning up the gym and the stadium, I suddenly realized that I hadn't eaten in 8 hours, and I was about to faint. Some if us went to Cici's, then I rushed home to get ready for the field. I got ready (big dress, sash & crown, the works!) and was of course 20 mintes late. My mom & dad escorted me on the field, and we took like a million pictures. I changed in the parking lot, and sat with my parents for thr rest of the game, then went home to get some beauty sleep before Saturday, but ended up getting sick!
Saturday-HC Dance! I was up at the school decorating from 8-11 in the morning. I skipped lunch with SGA to get my hair did. It looked so good when I first got it done, and held up through pictures, but it ended up going up at the dance! Devonte came over at 5, then our parents took a million pictures, and I drove us over to K. Floyd's hizzie ... to take more pictures!! Allie drove us all to Carraba's(which was amazing!) and we got to the dance at around 9:15. It looked awesome! The DJ could have been better, but I still have a good time. I was burning up ... it was literally an inferno! the highlight video was great though! After the dance, the group went back to K. Floyd's. I think they watched a movie or something, but I was out like a light. So much for crazy after-parties, ha! I went to church the next morning, and then went back up to the school that afternoon to clean, which took forever, but hey, I got to use the ghost-buster vaccum(:
I don't think people realize how much time & energy SGA puts into this week. They are at the school early every single day, and stay late everyday too ... some days they didn't even go home. Everything was perfect, and I'm so proud of everyone. Underclassmen-live up the rest of your high school days! I know I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that time fliessss!
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