Just Me :)

Its been way too long!

2009-03-30T15:02:00.000-07:00

WOW...I know all of you have been dying to know what has been going on with me because I havent blogged in almost a month! I have been so busy with classes and helping out at church with so many things...everytime I turn around I have something to do! SO...lets begin with the rundown of my life recently...

School is going good...I am just so ready for summer break! I have not been more excited about a break from school in a long time! haha...I am graduating with my associates degree in business on May 16th. If anyone wants to come see me walk across that stage..let me know! :) haha

I have been so busy with things at the church, from Winter Extreme, to the Lock-In, to Parents Night Outs(which i help with EVERY month), to teaching Sunday School, to Wednesday night Overflow services, to trying to stay active in my college sunday school class...I hardly have found time to breathe! I am not saying these things to complain AT ALL..I absolutely LOVE being involved! But--for a change, I have decided to take a few steps back..and enjoy the benefits on being not so involved..if that makes sense? I have decided to no longer teach Sunday School..so that I can be more involved in my class, and so that I can be fed..because I feel like the only time I have in which I am being taught in through Preacher Steve's sermons..and I need that small group time as well.

I have also been trying out a home group which has been fun! I am hoping that our college class can organize something sort of like that for people my age...even though I do enjoy being around those who I dont usually hang out with! :)

This Saturday, the youth is leaving for the Spring Break trip to Panama City..which I am helping chaperone! I am so exicted about going..I really think that its going to be a great experience for not only the youth..but for me and the other leaders as well!

Well...thats about all I got for now! I will be blogging again soon...sorry its taken me this long!

Some Pictures!

2009-03-04T12:29:00.001-08:00

I haven't blogged in what seems like FOREVER! Me and my friends Erica, Courtney, and Jessica went out for our girls night this week...and we also had a SNOW DAY!!! These are some pictures from our Girls Night Out and Snow Day! :) Hope you enjoy!

Courtney, Me, Jessica, and Erica :)

Me and Jessica :)

Me, throwing a snowball :)

That is what sweet tea will do to ya!

Thats me..just being myself...

Me and Jessica on our Snow Day!

Me Kissing Steve...our snowman!

Thats me working on Steve..our snowman!

This ones for the girls...

2009-02-07T22:58:00.000-08:00

I wrote this note on Facebook tonight and decided it was pretty good, so I thought I would post it on here.

and a side note...if you have not seen the movie "He's Just Not That Into You"...do it! It's so good! :)

Now for the note....

This note is for every girl who has ever:

1. Felt like she's not good enough.
2. Been told that she is just not good enough.
3. Been lied to.
4. Been cheated on.
5. Been taken advantage of.
6. Dated a loser.
7. Known a loser.
8. Continues to want the loser.
9. Has been fed a line of crap...something like "you are just what I have been looking for" or my personal favorite " I am so happy that God has put you in my life"
10. Found out he is cheating via MySpace or Facebook.

11. Finally...for any girl who thinks that he is going to change!I have news for all of you...He's NOT going to change. Furthermore, any guy who would tell you that crap is a loser and should be left alone! There are plenty of women out there who would give themselves up in a second for someone that looks like him, who is a smooth talker like him, and someone who pretends to care like he pretends.

BE THE EXCEPTION!

Don't let him take advantage over you! Know that God has a plan and a purpose for your life, and it DOES NOT involve you being taken advantage of and feeling like you are not good enough! You are a WOMAN OF GOD! Stand up and do what you are called to do! Don't let a man decide how you feel about yourself or what you feel you can accomplish. I believe with my whole heart that God has someone out there for you...be patient and let God work. SO much heartache and heartbreak would be saved if you would just realize that and wait on the Lord.

**Addendum**

I forgot to mention....If you are THAT guy that I just talked described...WHAT ARE YOU DOING? How is it fulfilling to treat people the way that you do? You're first to throw around the line "I'm a Christian" because you know thats what we want to hear. But next thing we know, you got your beer goggles on at the bar with some chick that you just met and next thing you know...that Christian thing just went out the window! You are doing nothing but hurting God's cause when you act like this....so lets be real for a minute...

a Christian seeks God's will for their lives, NOT their own. I am 100% sure that God's will is not in the bar or wherever you feel you gotta go to cushion your ego and get attention. God's Will is where he leads you...and he's not going to lead you there. Thats a fact.

Words Of Wisdom.

2009-02-05T17:47:00.000-08:00

"When God says no..he has a better yes. Believe it." That is a direct quote from one of my closest friends, Allen McConnell. I figured I better give him credit when credit is due...and say that I have never found anything to be more true until now!

I have been having "relationship" issues...yeah I guess you could call it that. Well at the time I really felt like I was right where I needed to be, and that God was just going to work everything out, and that it was his will for me to be seeing this person. Well God snapped me back into reality REALLLY quick! And, if I wanted to be 100% honest...I felt the whole time I probably should have stayed away and guarded my heart more closely...but I was that stupid girl...for the 3rd(and its safe to say FINAL) time!

Back to that quote...I know that God was telling me no...there were a lot of signs that were telling me no...but i didnt listen. But, now that I have completely given it ALL to God..I KNOW that he has something out there better than me than I could ever plan for myself. It just took me being stupid ONE more time and letting myself be hurt this last time to realize it for myself. Maybe I am the only person who has even just been dumb over a boy...but I doubt that. I think that all of us ladies have that one boy that we are just stupid over...and its by the grace of God that we realize it! I am just so thankful that things have worked out the way they did...yes THANKFUL. I'm not gonna lie...I was hurt in the beginning, but I honestly know that this was God's will. I am thankful that I now have time to devote solely to God and my relationship with him. Without a strong and right relationship with God, I am never going to have peace and without peace...I dont see how I could ever live life to the fullest that God wants for me.

Well..thats all I got for now..I've got a paper to write! :)

God Bless!

25 Random Facts About Me!

2009-01-27T18:19:00.000-08:00

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 10 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

1. I am a NATURAL strawberry blonde. It's okay to be alittle jealous ; )

2. I am going to school for elementary education.

3. It took me almost 3 years after high school to figure out what I REALLY feel God has called me to do...and that is teach.

4. I named my dog Javy after Javy Lopez...who used to be the catcher for the Braves

5. The majority of my closest friends are older than me...and married.

6. I love to work out...I just dont have the time.

7. I like to watch old black and white movies.

8. I collect Elvis memorbilia

9. I LOVE helping with the youth at my church...they are awesome.

10. I like to be home by myself.

11. I wear reading glasses.

12. I love my little brother...even though he can be annoying :)

13. I watch 90210 most every day...and i'm talking old school 90210.

14. I want a tattoo.

15. My favorite kind of Grits are the cheddar cheese ones... mmmhmmm

16. One of my weaknesses is sweet tea...i drink it waaay too much.

17. I LOVE summer! Being tan, going to the beach, laying out, riding with the windows down...some of my favorite things!

18. My favorite color is pink...even my laptop is pink

19. I am going to the Motley Crue concert next month for my 21st birthday...

20. I have probably been to at LEAST 15 concerts

21. I am going to see Tobymac next month for my birthday also...and i am aware that those kinda cancel each other out..haha.

22. I CANT STAND bad manners....really.

23. I talk a lot.

24. Rock of Love with Bret Michaels is an addiction of mine.

25. I can't sleep with socks on...if I go to sleep with socks on...they ALWAYS end up off by the time i wake up!

These were XTREME Days!!!

2009-01-06T08:51:00.000-08:00

Wow! I cannot believe it has been over a WEEK since I returned from the youth mountain trip to Gatlinburg for Xtreme! It was my first trip as a chaperone with the youth...and I absolutely enjoyed every minute of it!! It might sound alittle dumb or cliche' but those youth inspire me! They are such a great group of teenagers and they inspire me to be the best Christian, youth leader, student, friend, or whatever else that I am... that I can possibly be. I want to be the kind of youth leader that they can look up to and talk to about their lives and problems or whatever they have going on. I just love them! :)

While we were there, we had the priviledge of hearing Tony Nolan, Josh McDowell, Johnny Huny and Ergun Caner speak. They were all good speakers..but I have to give serious props to Ergun Caner!! He held NOTHING back. He was not politically correct, he wasn't "hyphenated" as he called it...he was real and honest, and spoke the Truth. Some people were probably offended by what he said...but in my opinion, if you are offended by the Word of God, then you have some serious soul searching to do! So, if you are reading this..you definiately need to go to youtube.com and type "ergun caner" in the search...it pulls up about 5 different videos from XTreme 09...this is the sermon we heard! I recommend you listening to it!

One of the last points that he made was this....there is no room for "Christians" who are not completely sold out for God. So as I end this blog, thats my question for you...are YOU completely sold out for God?

Scandals and Animals

2008-12-23T14:18:00.000-08:00

Here lately I have been watching a lot of Seinfeld...which, in my opinion, is one of the funniest shows...period. If you don't watch it..I am definately promoting it right now. haha. Anyways, the title of my blog today comes from an episode I watched a few nights ago...where Kramer sets up the set of the Merv Griffin Talk Show in his apartment...just too funny!

About two weekends ago the College and Career sunday school class got together for our Christmas party! We all had a real good time hanging out and playing the dirty santa game with gag gifts. Some of the gag gifts ranged from gummy candy to racoon urine (i know, gross) to exlax! hahaha

And then this past weekend me and my good friends Kelli, Allen, Stephanie, Thomas and Kalon got together Sunday night for a Christmas dinner after church! We had homemade subs..which were great! We also watched a Christmas episode of Friends..they were all surprised because i informed them that I have never actually sat down and watched a full episode of the show...therefore we watched one.

We are all leaving on Saturday for Winter Extreme! We will be going to Gatlinburg, a place i love, and I will get to spend 3 days with some of the most awesome people I know...the Overflow Youth Group!!! I love everyone in the youth group..so if you are reading this....I LOVE YOU! You guys are awesome!! :)

I know this blog was kind of random...but I wasnt really sure what else to talk about, and it had been a while since my last blog...so until next time...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

And so the lion fell in love with the lamb....

2008-12-02T11:46:00.000-08:00

Awww....thats probably my favorite line from the entire Twilight novel. Okay...I know that my last blog was entirely about the book...but last night I went to see the movie with Jessica and Erica! It was awesome! I am so impressed with how good the movie was, even though of course the book was better. And once more I must say that Mr. Robert Pattinson is making it very hard for other guys to compete! Haha...I'm only kidding. It's funny but I actually thought I had outgrown the whole teenybopper -"OMG he's so hot!" phase...guess not :) I have started reading New Moon (The 2nd in the series) and I'll surely keep you posted on how its going! :)

Other than that...I had my wisdom teeth cut out last Monday, and I have done really well with that, surprisingly. I am a huge baby...and I figured it would be the worse thing ever..but it wasnt! My mouth didn't even swell or anything. I really handled it like a champ if I do say so myself!

School is quickly coming to an end...for this semester! I have told a few people..but not too many..but I have decided to keep on going with my education! I have been praying about it and I feel as though God is leading me down a completely different career path..one that I honestly feel called to do..and that is teach. I LOVE kids! I have always loved kids and I feel as though God has blessed me with the patience and love for them, and that I need to use that gift! I will still be getting my associates degree in administrative office...I finish next week! But I will continue at Tri-County until I get all of my general edu classes finished..then it looks like I will be attending Anderson University! :) I am so happy about my decision, but I do appreciate all of your prayers..because I know its not going to be easy!

Well...thats about all I got for this one..until next time...

Hottie Vampires and Such....

2008-11-23T18:38:00.001-08:00

Yes, I will admit it... I read Twilight in two sittings (its a 500 page book)...and I LOVED it! I bought the book just to see what the big deal was....everytime i turned around I was reading or seeing something about it online or t.v. or wherever...so I decided to read it and see for myself. It was reallly reallly good! I was actually impressed by how it was written...it kept me turning page after page, Needless to say I was hooked! Its a love story, and it just so happens that the main guy character is a vampire...who falls in love....with a human. I know it may sound dumb (I was one of the skeptics too!) but it is actually a great book!

I finished the book last night, and my mama is going to buy the second one for me tomorrow to read while I am stuck at home this week( I am having my wisdom teeth cut out tomorrow morning). As long as I am feeling better this comign weekend I plan on going to see the movie too!

And, did I mention that the actor who plays Edward's part is a total hottie!? Yes, I just used the term hottie. He has a Johnny Depp thing going for him, which i love!

I'll leave you with a picture of him to admire :)

Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'

2008-11-20T10:22:00.000-08:00

1. put your ipod on shuffle.
2. for each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. you must write that song name down no matter how silly it sounds!
4. tag friends who might enjoy doing the game as well as the person you got the game from.

if someone says "is this okay" you say?
There and Back Again- Daughtry

what would best describe your personality?
Stand- Poison

what do you like in a guy/girl?
One of These Nights-The Eagles

what is your life's purpose?
Lot of Leavin' Left To Do- Dierks Bentley

what is your motto?
Higher- Creed

what do your friends think of you?
Sweet and Wild- Dierks Bentley

what do you think about very often?
Bad Moon Rising- CCR

what is 2+2?
Crazy Dreams- Carrie Underwood

what do you think of your best friend?
One Last Breath- Creed

what do you think of the person you like?
Look What the cat dragged in-poison

what is your life story?
Crazy- Aerosmith

what do you want to be when you grow up?
Strange Sensation- Bret Michaels

what do you think when you see the person you like?
Do You Believe in Love- Huey Lewis and the News (HAHA)

what do your parents think of you?
Over You- Daughtry

what will you dance to at your wedding?
Take it To the Limit- The Eagles

what will they play at your funeral?
Whenever You Remember- Carrie Underwood

what is your hobby/interest?
Faithfully- Journey

what is your biggest secret?
The Other Side- Aerosmith

what do you think of your friends?
Love in an Elevator- Aerosmith

what's the worst thing that could happen?
Long Day- Matchbox Twenty

how will you die?
Jesus or a Gun- Fuel (kinda weirds me out..)

what is the one thing you regret?
Livin On A Prayer-Bon Jovi

what makes you laugh?
Bad Medicine- Bon Jovi

what makes you cry?
Livewire- Motley Crue

will you ever get married?
Lets Get Rocked- Def Leppard

what scares you the most?
I Want a New Drug- Huey Lewis and the News

does anyone like you?
Settle for a Slowdown- Dierks Bentley

if you could go back in time, what would you change?
Trying to Stop Your Leaving - Dierks Bentley

what hurts right now?
More than Words--not sure who sings it. but yall know that song..you have to! haha

what do you say in the morning when you first wake up?
Armageddon It- Def Leppard

what will you post this as?
Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'- Journey

Winter Wonder-SLAM!

2008-11-14T07:32:00.000-08:00

Last night was one of the most awesome concerts I have ever experienced!! My wonderful friends Jeff and Sarah Ellen treated my brother Reid and I to the TobyMac, Relient k, Family Force 5 and B.Reith..who is my my future hubby! haha ;) concert!

We all forgot cameras..oops! So I used my cell phone to take a few pictures! They turned out okay....OH YEAH! Did i mention we were 5th row!!?? Yeah....it was pretty much just an amazing experience!! As we were walking out from the concert, they were handing out papers for Winter Jam which will be in Greenville on February 13th! The day after my birthday!!! AND yes, the MAC will be BACK! :)

Election Day.

2008-11-05T08:42:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was my first time voting in an election! I have to say, I was very proud of my right as an American to have the priviledge and the right to vote! I am not one to talk much about politics, not because I don't have an opinion, but because it is just one of the main things that will cause an uproar!

However, I hesitate blogging about politics because I know that people do get offended, but at the same time, its just my opinion, so dont take it too seriously people.

I am very dissappointed that John McCain did not win this Presidential election...as a Christian, I feel the republican party coinsides more with my morals and beliefs...which is why I chose to vote for John McCain. But as an American, I will support and pray for our new president regardless of the way I voted.

I think the reason most people voted for Barack Obama is because he is promising "Change". What people need to understand and know is that Barack Obama is not going to "change" anything by himself. If Americans would put their hope and faith in GOD and not in Obama, or McCain, or President Bush, or whoever...they would see a change bigger and better than anything that any politician promises!

It is my prayer that God will bless our country, and lead us and guide us in the right path.

Happy Halloween!!!

2008-10-31T08:32:00.000-07:00

It's Halloween!!! Some people have a problem with Halloween, and I even know of some familes who do not even recognize Halloween as an event! I on the other hand, LOVE IT! I love to dress up(if you've seen the HSM pics then you already knew that!), I also love to give out candy to all the little kids and see their cute costumes! I would almost say that Halloween ranks as one of my favorite days of the year....and no i am not a demonic Satanist! I also enjoy the whole being scared thing...it is kind of hard to explain I guess, and some of you probably think I'm alittle weird, but thats okay too! Anyways, in honor of Halloween, I am going to list my Top 5 Favorite Halloween/Scary movies :)

5. Jeepers Creepers. Now, honestly, after seeing this movie a few times it gets kind of silly..but theres something about that song...Jeepers Creepers...whered you get those peepers...definately freaks me out alittle bit!

4. Amityville Horror. I dont usually do the whole demonic possession thing in movies, however, this movie is a classic. It's a different kind of scary...

3. Psycho. You can NOT have Halloween without Norman Bates! I am definately talking about the original film here, NOT the remake! If you have not seen this movie, I definately recommend it! Face it, old black and white movies are definately creepy!

2. Scream. The first time i watched this movie was in the 5th grade...a little young, yes i know. However, the plot of the movie is not what scares me..its the mask. There is something about the Scream mask that gets to me...

AND NUMBER ONE IS....

1. HALLOWEEN! Theres not much I can say about this one other than its a CLASSIC! Michael Myers is the scariest, creepiest killer of all time..end of story.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween! :)

So What?!? I'm still a Rockstar!

2008-10-23T19:08:00.000-07:00

WOW! This week has FLOWN by!! It seems like all of the anticipation for last nights surprise at the Pumpkin Party just came and went so quickly! We all had such a blast planning our outfits and getting all dressed up and ready for our big night! I guess those of you who haven't heard would like to know what we did!?! Allen, Kelli, Stephanie, Thomas, Kalon and I all dressed up as the cast from High School Musical! It seemed appropriate in honor of the 3rd movie opening up tomorrow! Which, by the way, we are all going to see tomorrow! :) But, we had so much fun with dressing up, and if you know Allen, he does NOTHING half way...he's just alittle OCD..and he knows i pick at him for it and is okay with that :) I may have a somewhat biased opinion, but i think we looked great! I have a couple pics that someone took of us....although they arent the best quality. I am waiting for our others to get posted on facebook!

And yes, the camera really does add 10 pounds! Believe it or not, I have actually lost weight, and I still look huge in this pic! ha! But anyways, that sums up our High School Musical extravaganza! :)

Doing homework, on a FRIDAY NIGHT!?!

2008-10-17T18:37:00.000-07:00

I am sitting in my room working on a project for my Administrative Procedures class...on a FRIDAY night?!? I really am not a lame person, but tonight was really the only night that I could take the time to get some work done. I have been alittle behind in my classes since I have had to miss a few days this semester..so it really was something that needed to be done.

I have a lot of things to look forward too in the next few weeks! Here is my list...

1. Church on Sunday. I absolutely LOVE my church! I love hearing Preacher Steve preach and teach God's word. I also LOVE going to Sunday School for the fellowship and teaching of God's word there also. It definately starts the week off right! :)

2. The Pumpkin Party. Need I say more??? Me and some friends have a *GrEaT* surprise planned for the youth group! Thats really all I can say about that subject... ;)

3. TOBYMAC!!! I am so excited to be going to see tobyMac with Jeff and Sarah Ellen! If you know me, you know my love for the mac! ;) I can't wait to get down and worship Jesus at that concert!!

4. Judgment House. This starts on October 29th-Nov. 1st. I encourage EVERYone to come out and walk through Covenant's Judgment House. These really are life changing experiences if you let God work and speak to you through them. I know this personally because I found Jesus through a Judgment house about 6 years ago. The best decision I have EVER made!! :)

I will keep everyone up-to-date on everything as these events happen! Be on the lookout for what goes down with the BiG SuRpRiSe coming up at the Pumpkin Party!! ;)

My Light, My Strength, My Song

2008-10-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

In Christ Alone
By Keith Getty and Stewart Townsend

In Christ alone my hope is found;He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground,Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My comforter, my all in all—Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone, Who took on flesh,Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,Scorned by the ones He came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,The wrath of God was satisfied;
For ev'ry sin on Him was laid—Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay,Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then bursting forth in glorious day,Up from the grave He rose again!

And as He stands in victory,Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine—Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death—This is the pow'r of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath,Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man,Can ever pluck me from His hand;

Till He returns or calls me home—Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand.

I wish that I could take credit for those awesome lyrics! That song is one of my absolute favorites because it is an awesome picture of Christ's love for us!

I think that the reason most people have the problems that they do, it's because they forget to make God their everything...and I know that even for me, it is hard to do that sometimes..especially when we are wanting something to happen and to we take it upon ourselves to move things along..when in reality we should let God be our everything and trust in HIM to lead us.

So, this is my challenge. It is a challenge to myself as well as whoever reads this blog....let God be in y our life...let him be your light, your strength, your song. Let him do for you what he wants to. By not doing that, we are only cheating ourselves from the wonderful things he wants for us!

Getting There...

2008-10-09T14:28:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I have been working some more on my blog...and I have finally figured out how to include all of my friends names at the side of my page! Thats a big accomplishment for me! :) No, but seriously, I began thinking that this was probably the last thing I needed to do because I already spend entirely too much time on Facebook....ha! :)

Right now I am sitting at school, waiting on time for class to start(I have a Thurs. night class) and time could not possibly be moving any slower! I am so ready to get home and watch the Tigers play!! Tonight is a really big game...we just have to beat Wake Forest!! I am really disappointed with this season so far...but I still love my Tigers(sorry Kelli..no conversion to the Dawgs yet!)!!

Okay, and one more thing on my mind right now..I absolutely love fall!!! The past few days have been absolutely gorgeous(even with the rain) and I love it!!! I love football, the leaves changing colors, the cooler weather-absoultely everything about Fall! I have so many fall scented candles and plug-ins in my room...its just wonderful!

Alright, well thats enough randomness for one blog! Until next time......GOOOO TIGERS!!!

First Timer!

2008-10-08T21:17:00.000-07:00

Yay! My first blogging experience! I have been reading some friend's blogs...and I decided that it was time for me to start blogging. This way they all can know alittle bit more about whats going on in my life and I think it will also be a good way for me to vent about things and share what all great and wonderful things God is doing in my life.

However, I am definately not as experienced at this as some of my friends are, but I am sure that the more I practice, the better I will become. With the experience... the more enjoyable my blogs will become for you all to read!

But for now, I must be going and try to figure out what all I needs to be done to make this work!