My Life in Randomness

Presidents etc. etc.

2009-02-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
~George Washington

'Cause if everyone's your best friend within minutes of meeting, you're gonna get hurt alot and badly! That's what I think he should have added.

But American presidents are strange people. They are people who---for whatever reason---want to lead the most powerful country in the world. And, they have enough appeal and popularity to get elected by the majority of that country's citizens. Then, they have to be strong enough to do things most of us can't even imagine having to do.
Send people off to war and sometimes certain death, all for a greater cause.
Withstand the ridicule they get from their critics, and sometimes even most of their citizens.
Deal with people, day after day. People that they don't necessarily care much for. Annoying politicians. Insane dictators and generals. Suck-up journalists. Journalists who want to only find fault. The list goes on and on.

Whew! I am so not running for president! Even if I could have the Jonas Brothers play live for my birthday.

So even if we don't agree with whoever is prez, why can't we respect and honor them just 'cause their job is so hard on them already!

Right....and pigs can fly. *sigh* Ok, so people will never do that. It was a nice thought though! And I don't have those very often!

Hyperlink

2008-09-15T11:41:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I finally got to post on my team for Swazi trip '09's blog. My post is here . Every week I have to update it with my new "assignment". So keep checking there, & here, to see what's up in the (usually) wonderful world of me!

P.S. Hi lurkers!

Politics, or, We Don't Know Anything Anyway

2008-09-04T09:23:00.000-07:00

This political year has been of especial interest to many people this year. History has been made several times over. Not only do we have the first big contender for presidency of African heritage, but also, a woman has been picked as the Vice Prez for the other big contender.

Oh yeah, you know who I'm talking 'bout now. Barak Obama and Sara Palin.

Obama had his speech-when was it?-a week ago? *yawn* It was soo boring. You'd think that someone who's had so much of his running steam based off his likability and eloquence would at least have an interesting speech. But no, that was too much for Obama at his acceptance speech. Now, my family and I are not Obama supporters or Dems, or even liberal. We're pretty core-line conservative, but I at least wanted to hear if Obama could say anything interesting and was disappointed when he didn't. Now, I know I'm too young to vote in this election. But I'll be of voting age next time, and if Obama wants to run again, he should be adding my generation into his calculations. And actually many of my friends and peers have watched and payed some attention to this race. If for nothing else, 'cause Obama's black and Palin's a woman.

Yes, many of my peers who wouldn't be able to tell you any candidates during any previous race have payed a good amount of attention to this race. It's interesting to us. Man against woman, minorities against majorities, rich against poor, oh wait, forgive me, both candidates are rich (regardless of what Obama tries to say.). It's the ultimate no-no race. It's pulling up all the taboos you're supposed to leave untouched. Everything from racial and gender issues, to teen pregnancy and the handicapped.

Which brings me to another thing. The media's having this freaking feeding-frenzy over Sara Palin's daughter being pregnant at seventeen. Why? I mean, it's not like Palin told her daughter, "Go have a good time getting knocked up tonight dear!" It was her daughter's choice. She's seventeen. More than capable to realize what she's doing and what the consequences are. She's dealing with enough, so is it too much to ask for them to leave the poor girl out of it? Yes of course it is. This is politics after all. Just as vicious as Hollywood, with far more important things in the balance.

Now I know that Sara Palin isn't the one up for presidential candidacy, but I'm sorry John McCain is boring. Yeah, he's got the whole soldier-and-POW thing goin' for him but, let's be honest here, there's nothing about him that just smacks you from the first and makes you go "Wow. That's really different.". Now, maybe he has something in his speeches or policies that is cool or special or something, but I am after all a teenager. And everyone knows we don't pay any attention to politics.

My Commentary of the Olympics and History in the make

2008-08-27T09:40:00.000-07:00

I'll be the first to tell you, in general I hate sports.

Sure, I played basketball once, but that was a long time ago when I was young and dumb. I am wiser now. Team sports and I do not mix. Neither do I and most sports really. I only watch the Superbowl for the funny commercials and the snacks my dad will only give me if I stick around. I never watch basketball. Too many painful memories. And baseball just puts me to sleep.

So saying I'm not a fan of sports would be a smige of an understatement for me. Unless it's the Olympics.

I ADORE the Olympics. And for a few short weeks every few years, it's all I care about. Ok, so not really. But me and my family are pretty obsessive over it. We'd watch the Olympics all day, every day if they were on. We scream and cry for our favorite athletes. (And boy, do we ever have favorites.) We get all wound up when the Chinese, or the Russians, or-heaven forbid!-the French get higher points or lower times. At least one of us girls gets a crush on at least one male athlete every time. And at least one of the boys decides they're going to be an Olympian in an at least one sport. The Olympics are quite eventful 'round here.

So here's some highlights of the Olympics and of our reactions.

First off: Michael Phelps.
Man, can the dude ever swim! And it doesn't hurt that he's got a totally hott bod. What? I'm just sayin'! But enough of my fan-girlishness (and my cousin's, and my best friend's, and my little sisters', and my little sisters' bffs, and every other straight female in the entire country!). Let's get down to the theatrics.
When we saw that first relay where we just barely won against those @#$! Frenchies (oh yeah, who got smashed again? Because, pardon me, but I don't think it was us. Score!) my family started screaming and jumping and pointing at the screen. (Yes, we know they can't see us or hear us. Who cares!?)
Then Boopsie and I watched the replays and realized how close Michael Phelps got to having a err, wardrobe malfunction there at the end with his low, low suit. *snicker, snicker, snort*
Skip ahead a few races (and medals) and we're at the seventh race and WoW, was that ending amazing! Just as we were starting to get slightly bored of Mr. Phelps ("Oh, wow. Michael Phelps got another gold medal. Big surprise.") he had that AmAzInG-win-by-a-nail-literally-finish! And then his mom's face! Ah-ha-ha-ha! She was in total and utter shock! (I've got to get some pictures up to show you) She thought he came in second but then when her daughters started screaming "He won! Michael won!" the poor woman almost fainted. And the guy in front of her! Bwahahah!!!!!! Everyone else was jumping around and screaming and he was just like, "Omg. Omg. Michael Phelps won. By like a nail. Omg." *snicker, snicker, snort!*

On to gymnastics!
By far, Boopsie and I's favorite Summer Olympic sport, gymnastics also became a favorite the Princess and the Hobbit-Hannah girl. They were jumping and twirling and attempting to stand on their heads. (That didn't go very well)
We got sooo enraged when we got lower scores than we deserved. Boopsie and I freaked out (jumping, screaming, tears of joy) when the Men's team got bronze, and the Women got silver, and then Nastia Luikin and Shawn Johnson got gold! But we also freaked out when Kevin Tang fell on the pommel horse, and when Alecia Sacramone fell, and when Nastia got silver when she deserved gold, and when Alexander (Sasha) Artemov fell and, and, and, ah! It was too much! Towards the end there Boopsie and I started to sound like that commentator guy. ("What a reep off!")
Shawn Johnson became our favorite out of the women's team and we decided they we would be best friends if we ever met. And on the guy's team, well, they were all so cute! But our favorites were Johnathon Horton and Sasha. They were the cutest. ;P
Yes, gymnastics was very emotional at our house. Mom cried when Nastia got gold for all around, Boopsie and mom cried when Shawn got gold for balance beam, I cried when Sasha and Nastia didn't get gold...and dad? Well, he made fun of all the guys that weren't American. Especially the French and Germans.
Now I'd like to make an observation about our teams.
Isn't it interesting how diverse our teams are? Our all-around gold medalist for women, Nastia, is a Russian immigrant (her parents were actually gymnasts for the Soviet Union.), as is Sasha who's dad got a lot of medals for the Soviets. Kevin Tang is of Asian descent. Alecia Sacramone is Hispanic. Raj is East Indian. Johnathon Horton's dad was an astronaut!

I just think it's cool how all these people from totally different backgrounds, ancestries, etc. came together to fulfil the "American Dream".

But after all, isn't that what being an American is all about?

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Ok, I'll post more about the Olympics later (probably sometime tonight) and when I do I'm gonna cover Marathons (yawn, so boring), diving, beach volleyball, volleyball, and basketball. Plus I'm gonna do a post of pictures from/of memorable moments or people/ (Not that every moment and person wasn't memorable. This is the Olympics after all! But these will just be the one's I noticed and remembered.)

Freak-me-out

2008-07-08T07:19:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been somewhere, just going about your own business & then BAM!-you see a ghost? Well, not a real ghost, but a "ghost" from your past? On the Fourth of July, I got the biggest freak-out by one.
We were leaving the firework show on the water in Ocean Springs. The fireworks had been beautiful & loud. Poor 4-going-on-14, he was terrified & kept saying "I am going to die.". Perfectly serious. So as we walked away, sandy & slightly shell-shocked, I saw him. There, standing on a corner looking at me was a guy who looked exactly like a guy I used to know. Only this guy was shorter & his hair was longer. He stared at me for a second, then smiled, waved, said hello & even pointed me out to his friend! I was so flustered & weirded-out I didn't even realize my dad was talking to me 'til he asked loudly what planet I was on. So I kept walking to our van & after a couple blocks I glanced behind me & EEK! He was RIGHT THERE! Like, ten feet behind me smiling at me. Finally he went down another road, but I was still so weirded-out. It was almost like someone had plucked a memory out of my mind & stuck it right there in front of me.

Inspire

2008-07-03T09:52:00.000-07:00

What would inspire and drive men
to fight?
To sacrifice
Everything?

Riches? Honor? Fear? Power?
Yes to all of these, but in this case it is
an idea.

The idea that perhaps
people should be free to make their own choice.
That maybe, just because something
or someone
is older, more powerful and simply stronger
it's not always right.

The idea that
"all men are created equal"

The idea that
"we the people"
are maybe able to make
our own choices.

Such an idea
inspired men to face
fire and water,
cold and heat,
hunger and disease,
blood and broken bones,
and the ultimate defeat of death.

We can sum this idea up
into a single word:
Freedom

Imaginary Vacation

2008-06-30T18:23:00.000-07:00

Since I can't afford a vacation to any exotic places, I'll post pictures of them. And dream.
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Troy, Turkey

This horse is really there at Troy. It represents, of course, the Trojan Horse from the Homeric legend.

Athens, Greece

I would just LOVE to go to Greece. So much history.

Sydney, Australia

Surfing, sand, sun, sea, surfer-dudes. Need I say more?

Ginza, Tokyo Japan

I would love to spend a semester in Tokyo. Hey! Maybe I will.

In Memoriam

2008-05-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

Today is Memorial Day. It hasn't been a National Holiday for quiet a while.
I've researched the history of Memorial Day & this is what Wikipedia (I'm addicted to Wiki!) has to say:
Following the end of the Civil War many communities set aside a day to mark the end of the war or as a memorial to those who had died. Some of the places creating an early memorial day include Charleston South Carolina; Boalsburg Pennsylvania; Richmond Virginia; Carbondale Illinois; Columbus Mississippi; many communities in Vermont; and some two dozen other cities and towns. These observances eventually coalesced around Decoration Day (What Memorial Day was originally called), honoring the Union dead, and the several Confederate Memorial Days.
Since I'm a Mississippian, I will give special place to the Columbus story
Many of the states of the U.S. South refused to celebrate Decoration Day, due to lingering hostility towards the Union Army and also because there were very few veterans of the Union Army who lived in the South. A notable exception was Columbus Mississippi, which on April 25, 1866 at its Decoration Day commemorated both the Union and Confederate casualties buried in its cemetery.
Now, also since I'm a Mississippian I can add more to the above lines. Columbus began to commemorate Union & Confederate soldiers because church ladies started decorating all the graves, not just the Confederate ones as they said "The Union mothers are missing their sons too, & we'd want them to honor our boys so we'll honor theirs." Bravo ladies! But it's so true. Even to this day, there's resentment against the "Yanks" here. I know it might sound crazy to some of you, but it's true. The pain from the Civil War ran so deep here in the South. Plus, we Southerners are notorious for holding long set grudges & bad traditions.
Now that you know this, perhaps you'll see Memorial Day in a new way?
But isn't it tragic that it took the deaths of so many (over 600,000!) to bring us back together?

They Say the World

2008-05-07T08:02:00.000-07:00

Sees you
Like you see yourself
I wonder if that's true
I don't think it can be.

No one sees Isode
as a punker
except herself.

People don't see Maya
as fat. Ever though
her main topic of conversation is
her weight.

So I don't believe
the world sees you
like you see yourself.

I believe the world
sees you as they want.

As whatever they are most comfortable
with. So perhaps it is
useless
to try & change our image.

And yes. I am a bit jaded.

But I still try.

2008-04-08T08:50:00.000-07:00

Yes, I did go to Swaziland. But I'm still not sure what to say. How could I? But, I do know now that I want to help, maybe not overseas (although I plan on taking a missions trip back to Swaziland next summer), but in the inner city of our own country. This summer in fact my youth group will be helping around the metro area. I am physched, but most everyone else (especially the guys) are rather, um, terrified. And one in particular thinks I'm insane. Ah well. I am.

In Memory

2008-04-07T12:26:00.000-07:00

As I'm sure most (if not all) of you know, Charlton Heston died over the weekend. Mr. Heston is well remembered in my family as the actor behind Moses, Judah Ben-Hur & El Cid.

Ben-Hur was my absolute-no-doubt-about-it favorite movie when I was nine & ten. I loved Ben-Hur & the chariot scene was watched until I wrecked the library's copy of it. (Hehe, oops) And last month I introduced my little sister, Princess Laura, to Ben Hur, & yes, she was enraptured. Although she might deny it if asked, she said while watching the chariot race "I like the guy with the white horses. I think I'll marry him. And the horses will come to our wedding." :D

My dad loves the Ten Commandments the best. Every time we watch it he says "We have to get this movie on DVD". Of course, he's been saying that for the past, oh, ten years? (Love you dad!)

But as I've gotten older, El Cid (which means The Hero) has become more of a favorite. Less well known than the other two, the story of honor, love & all that jazz, really is inspiring. But now, as my little sister wants the computer so I'll end with this quote from Mr. Heston on his announcing he had Alzheimer's"For an actor, the hardest thing is losing his audience. I can part the Red Sea, but I can't part with you."

BTW. he was married to the same woman for 64 years. Wow.

Meet Eem

2008-01-18T15:05:00.000-08:00

Eem is my adorable new Betta "Fighting" Fish. a friend gave him & his bowl to me so the only thing i had to pay for was his food & a water purifier. quite a gooddeal. ;D anyways, why the name Eem you might ask. well, really because it sounds cute. *hides face in hands in embarrassment over this display of girliness* but Eem is also Elvish for I. i found that out at this
http://arwen-undomiel.com/elvish/eng_to_elv.html site. btw, Eem is almost exactly the color of the font.

cHiCkEn PoX on my EYES!!!!!

2008-01-16T11:32:00.000-08:00

WWWWWAAAAAHHHHH!!!! i've got a pox in my EYE! ooh! it hurts! *sniff* i need Sonic & a good book.

Jane Austen on PBS

2008-01-14T08:39:00.000-08:00

Last night the first in the installment of the Complete Jane Austen aired on Masterpiece (Formally Theater). The one that played was Persuasions. I think I fell in love with Captain Wentworth. *happy sigh* I mean, what's Mr. Darcy to a naval officer? I mean, really. Anywho, I could so relate with poor Anne Elliot. Well, not the turning down true love part, the unrequited love part.The pining after someone you think is lost forever part. *dramatic sigh* Field & I loved the sisters, Louisa & Henrietta. They sorta reminded us of ourselves. ;D

Ya know, I think one reason I really liked this movie was because the main man wasn't wearing leggings! To qoute Larry the Cucumber "I don't look good in leggings". Too true! Or wait, maybe he was. I don't remember now. *rubs temple*

Ooh! Y'all have to check out this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/austen/menofausten.html

You vote for your fave Austen man. Although I can't think who would want Mr. Collins. I

ck. Now, I shall end this post with another pic of British handsomeness. (And guess what! The hero of Mansfield Park looks emo! Yayness!)

ChIcKeN pOx!!!!! HELP!!!

2008-01-07T18:48:00.000-08:00

WAHHHH!!!!! i have cHiCkEn PoX!!!!!! *sob* my head hurts, my back hurts, my buttock hurts, EVERYTHING hurts!!!! the actual pox will appear soon. (see what a good blogger i am? i blog even as my pox are appearing!) so, i'm on the computer listening to my music since it got delete from my (insert profanities of your choice here) MP3 player!!!! WAAAAAAAAH! i NEED my Move Along song! *sob, sob, SOB* oh well, at least i'm still going to Swazi! i'm really started to get excited about it. i just wish i could see my friend in DC since i'm stopping there. *cyber hug Bex*

ah, well, now i must get off, & take my petty concerns & sickness with me. you are now free to go find a more interesting, uplifting blog now. try my mom's or her friend, Ms. Kelley. i think everything on there's is funny & uplifting, though maybe not as wll wrttn. ;P

~Pox-for-now-girl

7 things

2007-12-17T10:45:00.000-08:00

7 random-maybe unknown-things about me

i got a sk8 board for my birthday & STILL don't have any sk8 shoes!

i want to be in a rock band, or rawk. whichever you prefer.

two of my best friends i have never met face-to-face.

i have only been to 7 concerts! WAAHHH!!!

i have been to, California, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Florada, Alabama, Georgia, Tennesse, Lousianna, New Mexico, Arizona, Arakansas, Missouri, Mississippi & Kansas.

i want to go rock-climbing & snowboarding in CO for my 16th birthday.

my favorite outfit is as follows: a navy & grey striped sweater (w/extra long emo sleees) under a purple graphic (black heart with a rose goin down the center, the rose is crying blood. two pistols cross the heart. purple & black paint splatters) tee. black or written-on-khakis s bottoms.

Swaziland

2007-12-12T08:27:00.000-08:00

as I'm sure most of you know, my sister, my mom & my self are going to Swaziland, Africa in January. we are going with Lisa Samson (And her eldest daughter) & Claudia Mair Burney to name some of the writers going on the mission trip with us.
we are leaving at the end of Jan & will be there for ten days, returning in February.
please pray for us & for my dad as he is the one staying with my millions of little siblings.
thanks. (i'll write about the spiritual aspects & significance of this trip etc. at a later time.)

tobymac, TFK, BarlowGirl

2007-11-12T07:29:00.000-08:00

last night, Field (my sister), Berry (one of my best friends), Findecáno (berry's brother), Amras (my bff, even though he IS a guy), Huor & myself our Chaperone went to a CONCERT! i LOVE concerts! my cousin, Moth, met us up there with her dad. well, actually i should say DOWN there, since it was in Hattiesburg. an hour south of me. ya know who was preforming? (well you can probably guess if you paid ANY attention to the title of this post!) tobymac & TFK! (Thousand Foot Krutch for you music ilits) oh, & BarlowGirl. but i dont like them. Hour did though. he got a crush on the drummer of BarlowGirl. & Moth loved her hair. "Very hard-core" she said. it was blond & flippy & looked like a heavy metal's hair. but BarlowGirl's anything BUT!
ok, concert started with guess what?-they couldnt find the light switch! now, normally, that would be a good thing. no lights! woo! but, they couldnt find the light switch to turn OFF the lights. yeah. not good. so, tobymac came up on stage & started throwing the football to members of the audience. (in your FACE Bubba! ;P & sometimes a member of TFK or a back-upper for T. Mac would launch themselves into the crowd & catch the ball! it was so fun!
FINALLY the concert started. (though they never found the switch for some of the lights.) Field, Findecano, Moth, Amaras & myself went up right against the "saftey fence" (yeah, safe for the singers. not for us. i twisted my ankle when i jumped on the fence's support.) for TFK.
for you who dont know, TFK is a hard rock/screamo band. their main singer, Trevor McKnevan discovered Hawk Nelson, so i pretty much owe them my snaity & life during these turbulent teenage years. ;D http://www.thousandfootkrutch.com/
then therewas a break, in which Moth & i scrambled for a drink & Moth bought a TFK shirt during BarlowGirl. (we dicieded to skip BarlowGirl) after BarlowGirl ( http://www.barlowgirl.com/ . they are WAY to mellow for moi.) there was a LOONG (15 minutes!) break for tobyMac ( http://www.tobymac.com/ ) to get set up.

HOLLYWOOD NOBODY

2007-10-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

Hollywood Nobody is the 1st book in the 'Nobody' series, following the adventures of 15 (almost 16!) Scotty.

Scotty is the daughter of a crazy food designer & caterer for movie sets. Scotty's crazy mom, Charley & Scotty live in a rainbow colored RV/Van. Charley is vegan, & Scotty a cheese-aholic, which is a constant source of amusement as cheese is Scottys "rebellious" weakness, as she will sneak out to restaurants, stores, etc. to get some "forbidden" cheese. LOL!

Scotty also has a blog entitled, "Hollywood Nobody" where she 'scoops on Hollywood "somebodies", life at movie sets, & random cleb stuff.

One of the clebs that her blog is following when the book starts is a young actor, Seth Haas, who has yet to hit it big. To Scotty's surprise (& pleasure) Seth is going to be playing the lead role in the movie that Charley is working at. The movie (directed by Charley's love interest & close friend, Jeremy) is a modern retelling of "The Great Gatsby" ( Seth's character, Gatsby, is emo. Does that give you an idea of how modern? ;D). Scotty & Seth meet on a beach one night & a friendship starts.

Another key aspect is Charley's secrets. At one point Scotty tells Seth that on certain days of the year, Charley cries all day long & Scotty has no idea why. Scotty also has no idea who her father is. And Charley won't say a word.

Scotty's adventures are completely enjoyable & fun. I'll revisit Hollywood Nobody anytime!

Hollywood couples...sigh...

2007-09-27T15:51:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking about Hollywood lately. The whole Zanessa/Vanessa (Hudgens) scandal started it. It makes me sick. I can't even listen to/watch HSM (High School Musical for all you cultural ilits) without thinking about that! It wasn't eve her scandal that started it, it was all those disgusting pix of her & Zac (Efron) in Hawaii. (That reminds me, I hate those names for celb couples like, "Brangelina" & "Zanessa" & "Zashley") And it was also watchin High School Musical the Concert & seeing Vanessa & Ashley's (Tisdale) outfits & dances. Not to mention V's song! *Shudders*

Then there's Nicole Richie & Joel Madden. For those who don't know, Joel Madden is in "Good Charlotte". A band that is anything BUT! Richie & Madden are apparently engaged, & expecting. But that doesn't seem to stop Madden fom going back to ex girl friend Hilary Duff. Madden was said to be the "Love of Duff's Life". Wonder why. It really seems so sad though, that all these beautiful, rich, famous girls hace to fall all over them selves for a stupid guy! Take Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie. They have been a couple for years & even have a kid or two, & Jolie is arguanly one of the most beautiful women in the world. But, does that stop Pitt from going to stuff with ex wife, Jennifer Aniston? NO! Hmm, I detect a pattern here. "Hot" (I put in the "s case I think Madden & Pitt are both ugly. 'Nother post.) guys get "hot" (Again, "s cause Richie freaks me out!) girls, something happesn (In Richie's case, gets pregnant) & guy gets another girl. ("Ooh! Momma! Look! Modern day harems!") I don't know about you, but I think this may explain a small part of the lack of self-respect that many girls have. I know that 've seen stuff just like this happen to my own friends. Beautiful, sweet girls, dating some loser jerk because they want love. EVEN THOUGH they KNOW the guy is cheating/using them. So, thanks alot Hollywood. I do have a piece of advice for those cleb girls, "FIND JESUS & A NEW GUY!"

THE HOBBIT MOVIE TRAILER

2007-09-24T10:15:00.001-07:00

well, not the real thing, but still!

I love this!

2007-09-19T15:20:00.000-07:00

One Nation, "Under God".

One day a 9 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a little boy:
Tommy do you see the tree outside?

TOMMY: Yes.

TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass outside?

TOMMY: Yes.

TEACHER: Go outside and look up and see if you can see the sky.

TOMMY: Okay. (He returned a few minutes later) Yes, I saw the sky.

TEACHER: Did you see God up there?

TOMMY: No.

TEACHER: That's my point. We can't see God because he isn't there. Possibly he just doesn't exist.

A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the boy some questions. The teacher agreed and the little girl asked the boy:
Tommy, do you see the tree outside?

TOMMY: Yes.

LITTLE GIRL: Tommy do you see the grass outside?

TOMMY: Yessssss!

LITTLE GIRL: Did you see the sky?

TOMMY: Yessssss!

LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the teacher?

TOMMY: Yes

LITTLE GIRL: Do you see her brain?

TOMMY: No

LITTLE GIRL: Then according to what we were taught today in school, she possibly may not even have one!

If only...

2007-09-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

You Are From Pluto

You are a dark, mysterious soul, full of magic and the secrets of the universe.You can get the scoop on anything, but you keep your own secrets locked in your heart.You love change and you use it to your advantage, whether by choice or chance.You don't like to compromise, to the point of being self-destructive with your stubborness.Live life with love, and your deep powers will open the world to you.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatplanetareyoufromquiz/">What Planet Are You From?

jonas brothers on hannah montana part1

2007-09-17T17:30:00.001-07:00

Jonas Brothers: How to work a Soda Machine

2007-09-17T07:52:00.001-07:00

Ok, i admit it, they are stupid. but its so funny!!!!!!

jonas brothers on hannah montana part2

2007-09-16T12:01:00.001-07:00

jonas brothers on hannah montana part3

2007-09-16T11:59:00.001-07:00

Did ya hear what Hannah said at the end? "It's the retune of the 'Joni'!" Get it? Joni, Jedi? Well, I think its funny.

My Name (list)

2007-09-14T08:12:00.000-07:00

My Name:Anna

1. Famous Singer/Band: All American Rejects
2. 4 letter word: Anna!
3. Street: Atlas
4. Color: Aquamarine Blue
5. Gifts/Presents: Apple iPhone
6. Vehicle: Adventue
7. Things in a Souvenir Shop: Atlas map
8. Boy Name: Adonis
9. Girl Name: Aislinn
10. Movie Title: Apocaliypto (I think that's how it's spelled.)
11. Drink: A coke! ;D
12. Occupation: Astronaut
13. Celebrity: Andrew Adams (director of 'The Chronicles of Narnia')
14. Magazine: AutoPlus
15. U.S. City: Uh, I'm sure there's one named Alexandria
16. Pro Sports Teams: I don't know...
17. Fruit: Apple
18. Reason for Being Late for Work: Air was bad in your house/apartment/place of residence & it poisined you. So you had to go to the hospital, & didn't have to come, but you did so you should gt a pay raise!
19. Something You Throw Away: A used candy wapper.
20. Things You Shout: AAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!
21. Cartoon Character: Aaahhh, Snoopy!

what's coming up for me

2007-09-10T15:11:00.000-07:00

in the coming months I will:

go to the fair. I've already got a group together to go. YES!

go to (HOPEFULLY!) a Relient K & Switchfoot concert

I have my birthday & 2 friends do too!
tobyMac's preforming at my b-day party! ok, not really, but I AM going to a concert of his a week after my bday! hey, HN didn't come last year, so I get toby, Barlow Girls, & TFK this year! yeah, I know. It's not the same.

'Irresistible Revolution'

2007-09-06T16:56:00.000-07:00

I just finished 'Irresistible Revolution' by Shane Claiborne. You may have heard of this book-or even read it!-as it has become quite popular among the Christian community. And for good reason! IR's (Irresistible Revolution) author, Shane Claiborne, is a, well, I'm not quite sure what you would call him. I think he's one of those people who cannot be defined by one word. Or even two. Of course none of us can. But some more so than others. I suppose the word that would best speak for Claiborne is, a Jesus Lover. OK, so that's two. You know what I mean! Now, let me explain my choice of words.

I chose those words because the chapter of IR that most impacted me was one where Claiborne was describing a Jesus new to me. (But hopefully not to you.) A Jesus who was more than Sunday School stories & lofty glass images. See, I always sorta wondered, "Why would Jesus bother with me?". I mean, I knew the whole, "God so loved the world..." thing. But, I always just took it for granted. Or thought about it a just a parent/child sort of thing. It never struck me that Jesus loved me. Passionately. And that he would be someone I would want to return those feelings for. Claiborne showed me a new Jesus. A wild, exuberant one. A king. (But not that boring, stuffy kind. Think more along the Lord of the Rings' king, Aragorn.) A Jesus a bit like me. One who felt intense emotions & pain. For me.

A little while before I started IR, I went thru a very hard time where two close friends were arrested, & one came dangerously close. That really shook my world. I remember thinking (& saying), "I would do anything to take their place. So they don't have to go thru this." And then it clicked. "Oh. That's what Jesus did for me." He didn't want me to go thru what he eventually went thru. So he did what I wanted to do for my friends. He took my place for me. He went thru the worst pain (physical & emotional) so I wouldn't have to.

And he did that for every single person in the world. So, if he would do that for them, shouldn't they get the chance to know about it?

Thinkpiece: What if you paid bail for someone you didn't even know, so they wouldn't have to endure their sentence. Wouldn't you want them to know? Well, maybe not. But I'm not very good at this. (I'm only a teen!)

Also, shouldn't people that Jesus loved enough to die for, we love too? Whether that love comes in the form of feeding the poor, giving money, doing mission work, or even opening your home up to others. Whatever your calling is, find it.

That, to me, is the point IR's author is trying to make. So, thank you Mr. Claiborne, for opening up my eyes to a holy God lover.

hard stuff..

2007-08-31T07:02:00.000-07:00

as some of you know, my Gradfather died Sunday, & my dad's stepdad died at the beginning of the month. so, I've now been to two funerals in a month. & 3 visitations this month. the 1st was my friend Failariël's mom. her mom's death was compleatly unexcpected & tragic. that was the 1st visitation i had ever been too. i dont mind death, but dead, waxy bodies in coffins? UGH! (*shudder of revulsion*) what's the worst is looking at a person that you've seen alive, breathing, thinking, laughing, crying, speaking, & now they're a poor wax figurine imitation of someone. the spirits gone, the body's dead, what's the point? everyone reading this this is an official announcment by me: I REFUSE AN OPEN-CASKET VISITATION! thank you. & dont think i'm joking! if i die & you dont say anything & they have an open-casket for me, i'll come back & haunt you, 4 real! more on this subject later.

David Crowder Band Forever And Ever

2007-08-05T18:06:00.001-07:00

2007-07-30T17:59:00.000-07:00

Right now I'm writing a book. So if I don't post for a while, my apologiys. (However you spell that.) Also, I'm in a real moodswingy mood. I was listnin to Evanesence. And now, I'm too embarrassed to admit who I'm listening too. Let's just say, usually to sugary sweet for my taste. And mild. Ahh, emotions. I hate bein' on their rollercoaster. GET ME OFF! PLEASE! Oh. I'm leaving nxt week. I'm ridin a plane for the 1st time. I didn't sleep at all last night. I have medical Insomnia. Funny thing is, I just bought a CD named Insomniatic. And that song's 1 of my favorites on that CD. Huh. Life's funny. In a cruel, evil, twisted sorta way.

'(I ONLY) DREAMED'

2007-07-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

I had a dream of you, last night

It was just like our old times

Before you changed away

You smiled last night

And in my dream you laughed

(Chorus)

We smiled & laughed like we used to

We had fun & & were in love like we always were

You used to be happy & loved me

Now you're not (don't)

And i wonder why

As i cry myself to sleep

I woke up this morning, seeing your face

Free from haunted lines

Joy loose on your face

Instead of that dispare marked on every breath you take

I wrap my arms around your dream-self

I've wanted to do that so many times

I wipe away your tears & fears

Then we'll go to a place, my dream place for us

(Chorus repeat)

And i remember,

You smiled once

And still do,

in my dream

My 4 Fears

2007-07-20T11:31:00.000-07:00

I'm only afraid of 4 things. Other people seem t have this huge list of things. Some say they're not afriad of anything. I know better. you see, I may not have quite figured myself out (I don't believe anyone can truly know themselve, but that's another post.) bt I do know what my fears are.

My biggest fear, that haunts me almot daily, is taht something terribe would happen to a friend. Whether it be they get injured or killed, or do something like drugs or get pregnant. I used to live in constant fear of a call saying "So-&-so's in jail/the hospital."

Number 3 is of being betrayed by someone close, or being pushed aside for something else. So, I guess rejection. But I've hadto leanr to cope with that sinceit's a part of my every day life. I may even become an expert on rejection.

Then (This sorta ties in with #2) I am afriad of people discovering who I really am, since then, they always leave. At the same time, I want to be true to myself & have friends who see & love me for who I am.

My last one (And the most trivial) is of getting old. Not that I'm scared of dying! On the contruary! (But I don't wanna go ito that 'cause then I might get sent to a counseler.) What I'm afraid of is not being able to take care of myself. And doing the things I like most.

2007-07-20T10:20:00.000-07:00

this font is red. the color of my blood. actually mine's darker. almost black. you may be wondering, "why's she talking like this? oh no. what's she gonna do now!?", but, i promise. im all right. sorta. ive been thinking alot about the spiritual. i feel, trapped, in the body of a 13 year old. my thoughts & feelings are those of one almost twice my age. people judge me by my age, my dark clothes, my grades, etc. i hate judging. i can't stand people who judge. unfortunatly i do it myself too. i wish i didnt. its the thing that makes me feel guilty weeks later. i hate racim. in any & all forms. whether discriminating against color, clothing style, looks, grades, friends, whatever. what i hate most of all, is when people are nasty to my friends about being goth or emo. especially if they're not Christians. & the people being racist to the say they are. i mean, if youre a real follower of God, then you'll want to bring people to him. now, if someone (And some have) came up to me & said, "You're goth. (Or whatever) So you're going to Hell." i would probably tell them to go to Hell themselves. (Sorry. its the truth.) so, to me, if i hear someone saying that who claims to be a Christian, i want to (& sometimes do!) ask them if theyre Christians, then why are they acting worse than most who abhore God. thats my sermon of the week. take it or leave it.

2007-07-09T08:36:00.000-07:00

Cant talk right now. gotta make a cd & get off.

Rockin Girl Blog Award

2007-07-02T08:24:00.000-07:00

My mom awarded me my 1st ever Blog Award. The Rockin' Girl Blog Award. She said,

"My oldest daughter A is literally a ROCKER! Her blog, is filled to nearly overflowing with Christian rock videos, lyrics, quizzes, concert info, and photos. She loves Christian rock and loves listening to it, reading about it, visiting related websites, going to concerts, dancing to it, and blasting out her own songs. Worshipping God through modern music is one of her favorite parts of our church's life."

Now I have to award it too 5 people. And i give it to (drumroll please *DRUM-DA-DA-DUM!*) Bekah! ( http://ivegotredhair.blogspot.com/ ) Lydia! ( http://tim4manfanatic.blogspot.com/ ) Trist! ( http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/falloutgirl/ ) Candace! ( http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/ClogGirl/ ) And Cassie! ( http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/classycassie/ ) Check out their blogs & see why I gave them the awards! Lydia & Trist were obvious. (Lydia's a SwitchFoot fanatic & Trist's a FOB, HSM & Jesse MC fan.) Bekah's blog's got tons of MVs (Music Videos). Candace really is a rocker (Even though on the cover she may seem not. She really is.). She LOVES Family Force 5! And Cassie well, just rox! ;) Love ya all! :* (*kiss*)

'What RK SOng are YOu?'

2007-06-29T19:35:00.000-07:00

my 2nd fav AGAIN!!!!!!!!!

You scored as "The Best Thing", this is the best thing that could be happening!!!

"The Best Thing"

97%

Who i am hates who I've been

90%

For the Moments I Feel Faint

83%

"Be My Escape"

83%

Devastation and Reform

73%

Forward Motion

50%

"Sadie Hawkins Dance"

50%

what Relient K song describes you most??
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"Which Joas Brothers Song are You?"

2007-06-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

Again, my 2nd fav! This time its my theme song! LOL

You scored as I Am What I Am, Thats a good quality. Never change, you should always know who you are.

Please Be Mine

90%

I Am What I Am

90%

Eternity

85%

Mandy

70%

6 Minutes

55%

One Day At A Time

20%

Which Jonas Brothers Song Are You?
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'Which HN Song are You?'

2007-06-29T19:14:00.000-07:00

My 2nd fav song! My love song!

You scored as Every little thing, ur every little thing the best song ever not only do you belive in god but love is the best thing in your life!!

Every little thing

100%

Califorina

92%

the one thing i have left

83%

zero

75%

bring em out

67%

what hawk nelson song are you? with picz
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tobyMac song I LOVE!

2007-06-29T15:36:00.000-07:00

This is an awesme song & my favorite tobyMac song. (He's comng here! *happy jump*)

Toby Mac - I'm For You

Tell me where it's hurting
Are you burning?
Running just to catch your breath
And going nowhere
It's getting old when you feel like you got nothing left
Well it ain't over 'til it's over
I told you since the day we met
So let me be the voice through all the noise

Whatever I gotta be I'll be for you
Whatever you need from me
To see you through
Everyone of us has stumbled
Everybody's humbled
We hit the ground and our lives crumble

Chorus:
Whatever I gotta be I'll be for you
I'm for you
If you never knew
If you never knew
I'm for you
You know it's true

I know the feeling
I know it's real when the drama's all in your face
You see a mountain
I hear a promise - it's never more than we can take
Well it ain't over, 'til it's over
We can learn from our mistakes
So let me be the voice through all the noise

Chorus:

Everyone of us will fall
Have our backs against the wall
And everyone shares a need to be loved
You've always been for me
So I will be for you
That's just what it means to love

Chorus:

Life Skit

2007-06-28T14:45:00.001-07:00

I am now...

2007-06-26T18:52:00.000-07:00

...posting as myself. i am no longer Elysa (my mom). i now have my own identity. Me. Nyan.

today p2

2007-06-26T18:36:00.000-07:00

after the radio station we went to Chick-Fil-A for lunch, then my mom took me to the Crisis Pregnancy Center to volunteer for the afternoon. 1st, Eáránë & i folded & sorted baby clothes for an hour &-a-half. 2nd, Earane left to bbysit & i continued to fold clothes, 3rd, i went out to a storrage shed & carried & stacked & pulled-dwn, & put-up, & did in general very backbreaking work, so Ms. Bettie could cattalog stuff. 4th, Earane & i orgaized womens clothes til dad came & got us. Ms. JT said we did a wonderful job!

Today...

2007-06-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

today was a busy day for me. first i went to a local Christian radio station w/ my familly to pick up a prize packet for my mom. the station's crew gave us a tour & let my little brothers & sisters sing & talk into a mic, they recorded it. they said the might play it later in the week. i talked to the manager about playlists & artist & upcoming concerts. *GASP!* tobyMac is coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In late fall. maybe Bubba will take Olwe for his birthday

Sorry...

2007-06-24T19:00:00.000-07:00

...I haven't posted in forever. I was grounded for a week-&-a-half. Not that anyone noticed, of course. (JK) Um, so, HI!-to anyone reading. I also got Yahoo! so if you're someone I know in real life & you have a Yahoo! then tell me your screen name & I'll add you. Bye! I have to go sing the doom song now & write a newsletter.

Centrifge

2007-06-11T17:51:00.000-07:00

My youthgroup wnet to Centrifuge last week. We had a most awesome time. There was some drama involved the first week. But, we evened it out. There were some girls who were going really boycrazy, some gossip going around, some out-of-control-tempers, but, all-in-all, it was a good week. The worship band, The Trae Castles Band was AWESOME! Their song, 'Tell the World' is stuck in everyone's head. That's a good thing! And I keep singing 'One Way, Jesus!'. Now I'm listening to, 'Constant'. Here's the first verse & chorus to 'Tell the World', & you'll see why we love it!

Don't wanna stand here & shout Your praise, then walk away & forget Your Name
I'll stand for You if that's all I do
'Cause there is none that compares to You

'Cause all I want in this whole world is You
'Cause all I want in this lifetime is You, You, You!

Tell the world that Jesus lives
Tell the world that!
Tell the world that!

Two girls received Christ! Praise! I love you Bre & V! Two guys who had always been shyer & on the outside, on became a valued confidant, & the other, a heartthrob! Really! When we left, thee was a group of people surrounding him, & some girls were even crying! Whoa, Mattman! ;) So, that's the funner stuff. I have one story that I just have to tell! I was walking around in my swimsuit & skirt w/ a girlfriend, (Toni) she had gone ahead to talk to someone, & as I walked by a bench filled with boys, "Hey baby!" On of them called out. Just as I snapped my head around to glare at them, a group of leaders passed by, including Trae! (Main singer of The Trae Castles Band. Totally hott. Definitely one of the 5 hottest guys I've ever seen. A Christian hottie, on fire for God & in a band! Doesn't get any better than that! ;) He heard them say that, & his head SNAPPED over their way, & gave them the evilest, you're-in-so-much-trouble, look, I started laughing. The guys got scared & jumped behind the bench. That succeeded to make me laugh so hard, I was gasping & clutching my stomach. I told her & she laughed too. That was fun.

Here's the link to Trae's Band's myspace:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=10615461

The official 'Fuge site: Remember, I was at Union university
http://www.lifeway.com/fuge/youth/

And the speaker, Nic Allen's family blog: (:Let's sing The Lillie Cate Song! Lillie, Lillie, Lillie, Lillie, Lillie Cate. Lillie, Lillie, Lillie, Lillie, Lillie Cate. I really, really, really, really, think you're great. My Lillie, Lillie, Lillie Cate!)
http://speedscrabble.blogspot.com/

When it's just to hard...

2007-05-21T17:03:00.000-07:00

Life's really hard right now. I just want everyone to shut up & leave me alone. I'm exhausted. I fell asleep today as I was walking. I'm getting sick really easy. (Hormones) But, my friends have it even worse. One of my closest friends is under aresst. And having a super hard time in hr personnal life. Another is having serious issuses, at hom, at school, & at work. Speaking of wich, I hate his job. But, last night I had the most wonderful time at church. I had a "Spiritual High". Seriously. I got to church & was feeling kinda low, but, the second I got to church, I felt like I was high on drugs. It was weird. I was just jumping, & laughing & praising God. I even sang unexpectidlly on stage! So, I'm stuck in a tunnel I can't see the end of. I can see a light but I don't know what that light is. I don't know what this tunnel is either. But, I know I'll get to the end, & then I'll be able to see it. And why I had to go through it.

Unappreciated

2007-05-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

I found this on a friend's blog & had to post it. So me.

"What's it like to be unappreciated? It feels like you're not good enough. That nobody really cares. That all your hard work was for nothing. That you're of little value. What do you do when this feeling overwhelms you? Cry. Become angry. Become depressed. Pull within yourself. Stop giving. Become bitter. I have. I've done all of those...but you know what doing all those things did to me? It made me a sad, angry, depressed, withdrawn, selfish, bitter person. Nobody really wants to be like that do they? I know I don't. And I don't want to hang around somebody like that either. And being like that fixes nothing.

So...what should we do? "...fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith," (Hebrews 12:2) because He is the One we should be trying to please. Not our peers, not our parents, not our boyfriend or girlfriend, not our friends, not the people we look up to. Only God. Because He's the only one big enough to fill the void inside of you. You'll never be happy living your life for others. Live for Him and impressing everyone else, or receiving praise from everyone else won't seem quite so important anymore. "

TAKE IT!

2007-05-15T10:02:00.000-07:00

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2007-05-13T21:15:00.000-07:00

My mom & little sister are watching a historical/Christain/romance, &, I've had a really bad day & are emotionally drained, (No, wait! I gotta cry!) so, I'm looking for clean quizes & cool comp stuff to do. I found this on Bex's blog:

There's a 64% Chance You've Been Abducted By Aliens

There's a good chance that you've been abducted by crazy aliens.At least, that's what you've convinced yourself.

What Are the Chances that You've Been Abducted by Aliens?

I GOT A CELL!!!!!

2007-05-11T09:12:00.000-07:00

That's right! I got my own cell! (Well, I have to share it with my little sister but, this way I don't have to pay the bill! ;) See my Meez, person? My phone's an LG CU400. (See above the Meez) Whatever that means. It's black. (My favorite color! ;) It doesn't have text-message though. (*sigh*)

2007-05-10T08:15:00.001-07:00

All work no play may have made Jack a dull boy
But all work no God has left Jack with a lost soul
But he's moving on full steam
He's chasing the American dream
And he's gonna give his family the finer things

Not this time son I've no time to waste
Maybe tomorrow we'll have time to play
And then he slips into his new BMW
And drives farther and farther and farther away

So He works all day and tries to sleep at night
He says things will get better;Better in time
And he works and he builds with his own two hands
And he pours all he has in a castle made with sand
But the wind and the rain are comin' crashing in
Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands
His kingdom stands

His American Dream is beginning to seem
More and more like a nightmare
With every passing day
"Daddy, can you come to my game?""Oh Baby, please don't work late."
Another wasted weekend
And they are slipping away

'Cause he works all day and lies awake at night
He tells them things will get better
It'll just take a little more time

He used to say, "Whoever dies with the most toys wins"
But if he loses his soul, what has he gained in the end
I'll take a shack on the rock
Over a castle in the sand
Now he works all day and cries alone at night
It's not getting any better
Looks like he's running out of time

'Cause he worked and he built with his own two hands
And he poured all he had in a castle made with sand
But the wind and the rain are coming crashing in
Time will tell just how long his kingdom stands
His kingdom stands

All they really wanted was You
All they really wanted was You
All they really wanted was You

My Favorite Things

2007-05-09T15:14:00.000-07:00

My Favorite things:

1. The rock band HAWK NELSON

2. Books (especially fantasy)

3. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN

4. LORD OF THE RINGS (movies and books)

5. Spending time with church friends

6. Weekends with Cousin Emily

7. Chick-fil-A's lemonade

8. The color BLACK (especially to wear)

9. Christian rock concerts

10. Praying and spending time with God

11. Playing the guitar and piano

12. Getting unexpected phone calls from special people

13. Roadtrips, especially with friends

14. Meeting famous people

15. STAR WARS

16. Computer time

17. Clean Avril Lavigne songs

18. Grapefruit

19. The Jonas Brothers band

20.The Pop/Rock band Relient K

21.Recording artist Krystal Meyers

22. Colorado and the mountains

23. Singing and discovering people around me who can sing

24. Downtime

25. Busytime

26. Driving FAST with the windows down and the music BLARING!

27. Icecream (especially sherberts)

28. Sonic Reeses Blast!!!

29. Riding my horse

30. Blueberry bagels

31. Writing songs and stories

32. Stuffed crust pizza

33. HANGMAN'S CURSE

34. When Seth plays "I will dance, I will sing"

35. CHRONICLES OF NARNIA

Pix

2007-05-03T07:45:00.000-07:00

That's all for now.

'What Mythalogical Creature are You? Quiz'

2007-05-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

You scored as Mermaid. Mermaid: Mermaids are also known as Sirens. These creatures were beautiful women who tricked sailors into becoming completely entranced by their haunting voices and found death soon after. Not all stories of Mermaids are about gentle loving sea people. They are mystical, magical, and extremely dangerous. They have a way about them that brings anyone they are around to seem enchanted. They are very mysterious creatures and to meet one... Would mean certain Death. Let the song of the Sea fill your soul, for you are a Mermaid.

Mermaid

92%

WereWolf

67%

Angel

67%

Demon

59%

Dragon

58%

Faerie

25%

What Mythological Creature are you? (Cool Pics!)
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Narnia Personnality Quiz

2007-05-01T18:34:00.000-07:00

http://www.jamiefrost.co.uk/narniaquiz/quiz.php?lang=

2007-05-01T11:44:00.000-07:00

You are a Rocker Girl!

If you don't have musical talent, you've got a talent for picking out great CD's.Music rules your life - and you've got the best MP3 collection of anyone you know.Many guys find you intimidating, but a select few think you're the catch of a lifetime.Start hanging out in more used record stores, and you'll find love with a fellow rocker!

http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindofgirlareyouquiz/">What Kind of Girl Are You?

'Star Wars Name & Title'

2007-05-01T11:32:00.000-07:00

Your Star Wars Name And Title

Your Star Wars Name: Annma Hajac
Your Star Wars Title: Nallem of Mom

http://www.blogthings.com/starwarsnameandtitlegenerator/">What Is Your Star Wars Name and Title?

Quiz, 'What City do You Belong in?'

2007-04-29T20:28:00.001-07:00

You Belong in New York City

You're the energetic, ambitious type.And only NYC is fast enough for you.Maybe you'll set yourself up with a killer careerOr simply take in all the city has to offer.

http://blogthings.com/whatcitydoyoubelonginquiz/">What City Do You Belong In?

2007-04-28T16:20:00.000-07:00

Today was the last (Planned) fundraiser for my youth group. It was a car wash, & I'm SOOOOO compleatly sun-burned! It doesn't hurt that much though... Calafalas (Not real name) got HORRIBLY sun-burned! Everyone kept saying, "Calafalas! You are so burnt!" "Why does everyone keep saying that!?!" He would ask. "'Cause you are!" I replied. We didn't make very much money. :(

I wanted to donate my money that I've rasied 'cause my parents can pay for it. Some other kids who have to rasie the money by themselves could really need it! One very good thing about the church we're going to is that it's really opened my eyes & heart to the hardships & pains of others. Anyways...

Four of my friends weren't there. Olwë, (Again, not real name.) his little brother Pimpernel, Nienna & Anaranë. Anarane was at a softball game. Nienna has enough money raised so she can go to camp. I don't know where Olwe & Pimpernel were. I saw both of them today (YES!) but forgot to ask them.

Upcoming Movies I'm Looking Forward Too

2007-04-27T09:30:00.000-07:00

AWAKE, starring Hayden Christansen & Jessica Alba

Release Date: 2007 (USA)

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0211933/

The story focuses on a man (Christensen) who suffers "anesthetic awareness" and finds himself awake and aware, but paralyzed, during heart surgery. His young wife (Alba) must wrestle with her own demons as a drama unfolds around them

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLDS END, starring Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp & Keira Knightly

Release Date: 25 May 2007 (USA)

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0449088/

After Elizabeth (Keira Knightly), Will (Orlando Bloom), and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) rescue Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from the clutches of the Kraken, they must face their foes, Davey Jones (Bill Nighy) and Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander). Beckett, now with control of Jones' heart, forms a dark alliance with him in order to rule the seas and wipe out the last of the Pirates. Now, Jack, Barbossa, Will, Elizabeth, Tia Delma, and crew must call the Pirate Lords from the four corners of the globe, including the infamous Sao Feng (Chow-Yun Fat), to a gathering that will make their final stand against Beckett, Jones, Norrington, the Flying Dutchman, and the entire East India Trading Company

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN, starring Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Anna Poplewell, Skandar Keyes, Liam Neelson & Ben Barnes

Release Date: 16 May 2008 (USA)

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0499448/

A year after their first adventure in Narnia, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are pulled back in by Susan's magic horn. They find that hundreds of years have passed, and Narnia is now ruled by the bloodthirsty General Miraz, uncle to the true heir, Prince Caspian, now in exile. Now the children must find Caspian and help him depose Miraz...but how will they get home after it's done?

NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECERTS, starring Nicholas Cage, Diane Kruger & Justin Bartha

Release Date: 21 December 2007 (USA)

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0465234/

Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates (Cage) looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, by uncovering the mystery within the 18 pages missing from assassin John Wilkes Booth's diary.

Prince Caspian preview!

2007-04-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

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2007-04-24T17:36:00.000-07:00

This is just something I made. The colors are those of my room. (It's got a surf theme.) Enjoy!

Va tech tragedy

2007-04-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

I'm sure you've all heard about the tragedy at VA Tech. I've been praying for those killed & wounded & they're families.

What causes someone to go as maniacal (Is that a real word?) as Cho did? What's the point? Why kill others that have done nothing to hurt you what so-ever? I've heard some express wondering if was he demon possessed/oppressed? I mean, tons of people get "bouts of depression". I get those. Most of my friends get those. Do you see us going out & killing 33 people!?! NO! Something MUST be wrong with the mental &/or spiritual makeup of someone like that. What makes you DO that? What made Cho & Luke (Who did the shootings at Pearl HS.) I'm not trying to go into a big psychological discussion. I'm just making an observation.

So, if anyone has any answers... We need to remember the victims & they're families in our prayers. And also pray that it doesn't happen again.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Eragon

2007-04-16T18:05:00.001-07:00

I L-O-V-E this video!

Talent Show

2007-04-12T15:15:00.000-07:00

Tonight I'll be preforming a HS talent show. I'm singing 'Beauty of Grace' by Krystal Myers.

Tell me why do you run
You seemed so ashamed
Bruised and broken
Thought if I figured out
The mess you've made
That I'd leave
(But) anywhere you are
Is never to far away
There's freedom from your scars
The mistakes that you've made..forgivin
The memories erased
Baby, that's the beauty of grace
la-de-da, la-de-da-da
Tell me what is love
I'll never hold you too
The things you may have done
You say you want new life
In my arms there's mercy

Anywhere you are
Is never to far away
There's freedom from your scars
The mistakes that you've made..forgivin
Baby, that's the beauty of grace

'What Disney Character is Your Alter-Ego?' Quiz

2007-04-08T19:50:00.000-07:00

This is TOTALLY NOT ME! LOL! I'm BELLE!

You scored as Sleeping Beauty. Your alter ego is Princess Aurora, a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty! You are beautiful and enchanting, and as sweet as ever.

Sleeping Beauty

81%

Pinocchio

63%

Goofy

63%

The Beast

56%

Cinderella

56%

Snow White

38%

Donald Duck

38%

Cruella De Ville

38%

Ariel

31%

Peter Pan

31%

Which Disney Character is your Alter Ego?
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'What High-School Clique do You Fit With?' Quiz

2007-04-04T20:28:00.000-07:00

You scored as Emo Kid. You listen to emo. 'Nuff said. You know how to dress. You usually feel as if nobody understands you.

Emo Kid

60%

Geek/Nerd

53%

Loner

47%

Hot

40%

Punk

40%

Goth

33%

Prep

20%

Jock

20%

"Ghetto"

20%

Stoner

What Highschool Clique Do You Belong To?
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Videos

2007-03-26T15:14:00.000-07:00

LOOK! I put on a VIDEO! It's the Jonas Brothers! I luv the Jo' Bro's! (WEE-HOO-HOO-HOO! Ok. That's my little random moment.) Now, if only YouTube would let me post videos on my posts.

A Poll

2007-03-24T17:24:00.000-07:00

This is a poll. It is done for a friend. The big question is this-

Do you think Teenage relationships/dating is pointless?? I'm not gonna vote because this is my poll. This is how I'm gonna keep track of the poll-

Against Teenage relationships/dating-0
For Teenage relationships/dating-0
Undecided-0

Just make the poll number go up whenever you vote. I want y'all to take away the signatures for this please. This poll is very important for my speeches. Thank you.

2007-03-22T14:52:00.000-07:00

Ok. I wanted to post about the something that happened at a concert we had at our church Sunday. Well, I had brought one of my friends who's really gorgeous & nuce with me. So, I was talking to my crush afterwards, (Still can't think up a comp screen name for him. Help please!) & he said, "Oh, Anna! How old is your friend, Bri?" I could feel myself turning red & crumbling. He had never noticed any girl except me before! "Oh, um. She's twelve." (He's sixteen) "Oh. Twelve." He said & walked away looking dejected. I ran up to Bri, & pulled her aside. "Bri! I am so (*this was said playfully*) ticked at you!" "Why?" She asked. "Crush (that'll have to do for now) just asked how old you are! He was gonna ask you out!" She laughed & rolled her eyes. She thinks he's silly.)

ARRRGGGHHHH!!!

'Nobody's Perfect'

2007-03-20T17:37:00.000-07:00

This is Hannah's (Miley's) new single from her new album, which comes out in June!

Artist: Hannah Montana
Album: Other Song Lyrics
Title: Nobody's Perfect

Everybody gets that way... Everybody makes mistakes... Everybody has those days... Everybody knows what I'm talkin' 'bout... Everybody gets that way...

Sometimes I'm here to jam
I've gotta make a plan
It might be crazy I do it anyway
No way to know for sure
I'll figure out a cure
I'm patchin' up the holes
But then it overflows
If I'm not doin' to well
Why be so hard on my self?

[Chorus]
Nobody's Perfect!
I gotta work it!
Tryin' again 'till I get it right
Nobody's Perfect!
You live and you learn it!
And if I'm messing up sometimes...
Nobody's perfect

Sometimes I work a scheme
But then it flips on me
Dosen't turn out how I planned
Gives second grade a stand
No problem, can't be solved
Once I get involved
I try to be delicate
Then crash right into it
My intentions are good
Sometimes misunderstood

[Chorus]
Nobody's perfect!
I gotta work it!
I know I'm saddled all the way
Nobody's perfect!
Sometimes I fix things up
And then they fall and turn again
Nobody's perfect
I gotta fix things up
But I know I always get it right in the air

[Talking]
Next time you think it's just one of those days when you just can't seem to win
When things don't turn out the way you planned,
FIGURE SOMETHING ELSE OUT!
Don't be sad!
Try it again!
YEAH!

[Singing]
Everybody makes mistakes... Everybody has those days... Everybody knows what I'm talkin' about... Everybody gets that way... Everybody makes mistakes... Everybody has those days... Everybody knows what I'm talkin' about...

[Chorus]
Nobody's Perfect..............

LOTR ROTK songs pt 1

2007-03-20T16:43:00.000-07:00

Soundtrack: Lord Of The Rings (The): The Return Of The King
Title: Minas Tirith (Ben Del Maestro)
Revail vyrn dan minuial u galad,
u vin anor hen
Cano an dregad u natha ored
Gwanwen ost in giliath
Dannen Osgiliath

Black wings against a pale morning
There is no more light,
not in this sun
Call the retreat
There will be no warning
The citadel of the stars is gone Osgiliath is fallen

Boe le henio
E si car athad iyn
Ane ah a phen
I u athelitha.

You must understand.
He does the duty of two sons now.
For himself;
and for the one who will not return.

This song is sung byPippen.

Soundtrack: Lord Of The Rings (The): The Return Of The King
Title: The Steward Of Gondor (Billy Boyd)

Home is behind The world ahead.
And there are many paths to tread.
Through shadow,
To the edge of night
Until the stars are all alight
Mist and shadow
Cloud and shade
All shall fade
All shall...fade

Hollen i ven
In gyrth han agorer a han beriar in gyrth
Hollen i ven. The way is shut.

It was made by those who are dead
and the Dead keep it.
The way is shut

Ooh! Isn't that creepy-cool!?

Title: Ash And Smoke

Go vegil tolo hi
Egor iriel firi
'Ni men hen u veth 'war.

Come armed,
or prepared to die.
There is no other end to this road

The Song Of The Green Dragon (Merry & Pippin)

Oh you can search far and wide,
You can drink the whole town dry.
You'll never find a beer so brown
But you'll never find a beer so brown
As the one we're drinking in our town.
You can kick your fancy ales.
You can drink em by the flagon.
But the only brew for the brave and true . . .
Comes from the Green Dragon!

Isn't that awesome & funny!? I LOVE Pippen & Merry! But, not as much as Aragorn. ;)

Caedo, losto. U-erin davo.
Amman harthach? Anim unad.
Le tug nach. O hon u-wannathon.
U-moe le anno nad. Onen a hon beth nin.
Gurth han ristatha. Ta han narcho Gurth.
Gar vethed e-chunen, go hon bedithon na meth.

Lie down, sleep./I cannot yield.
Why do you still hope? / I have nothing else.
You are a fool. / I will not leave him.
You owe him nothing / I gave him my word.
Death will break it. / Then let death break it.
He has the last of my heart. / I will go with him to the end

Sauron fighting with (And tempting) Arwen, to leave Aragorn.

The Destruction of the Ring
Mi naurath Orodruin
Boe hedi i Vin.
Han i vangad i moe ben bango.
Sin eriol natha tur in ugarnen
Sin eriol um beleg ugannen
U cilith 'war
U men 'war
Boe vin mebi
Boe vin bango

Into the fires of Orodruin The One must be cast.
This [is] the price that must be paid.
Only thus its power will be undone,
Only thus a great evil unmade.
There is no other choice,
There is no other way.
One of you must take it,
One of you must pay.

--- Not Once, Not Ever
Dannen le
A u-erin le regi
Rang ail le iestannen
Lu ail le tegin na hen.
Gwannach o innen ului
U lu erui, ului.

You have fallen.
And I cannot reach you.
Every step I willed you on,
Every moment I lead you to this.
You never left my mind,
Not once, not ever.

--- Don't Let Go
Anirach unad
Egor gurth hen
Han cenin vi chen lin
Egor u-erin le devi
Tellin men achae
Brennin men anann
Rago! U-erich leithio,
U-erich o nin gwanno.

You want nothing more
Than this death.
I see it in your eye.
But I cannot let you
We have come too far
We have held on too long.
Reach! You cannot let go,
You cannot leave me.

--- The Mountain of Fire
Nu dalav
Urui tuiannen na ruith
Leithia Orodruin oe in phan.
Ristannen i geven,
Danna eliad morn.
Si, na vethed
Meth i naid bain
I wilith uria
I ardhon ban lacha!

Beneath the ground
Swollen hot with anger
Orodruin releases all its ruin.
Earth rips asunder
Black rain falls.
Here at the end;
The end of all things.
The air is aflame,
All the world is on fire!

--- The Eagles
Orthannen im vi ol
Coll e du
Or hiriath naur
Na rovail mae sui 'waew
Man prestant i ardhon?
Cerithar aen illiad dim uthenin?

In a dream I was lifted up.
Borne from the darkness
Above the rivers of fire.
On wings doft as the wind.
What's happened to the world?
Is everything sad going to come untrue?

'Life's too Short'--Kellie Pickler

2007-03-20T16:39:00.000-07:00

Life's Too Short- Kellie Pickler

Every cover of every magazine makes you feel like you're not thin enough, not pretty enough. And a stupid pair old blue jeans that don't quite fit can ruin your day, and you beat yourself up. Well, blue jeans ain't nothing but fabric and buttons. They don't mean a thing; they can't make you beautiful. But baby, you're beautiful so throw ‘em away. Life's too short to hate yourself, to try to be someone else. So quit wasting your time; the days go by way too fast to let anything hold you back, so don't pine anymore. 'Cause life's too short to hate yourself. God doesn't make mistakes, just look at this beautiful day. Life's too short to hate yourself...

What would happen?...

2007-03-20T16:26:00.000-07:00

I know this is a depressing post but,

I wonder what would happened if I died. Right now. Who would come to my funeral? Who would cry or say something? Who would even care?

Yeah. So that's pretty morbid, but, I couldn't help it. I wonder if Her HAM (High And Mightiness) Sharpay ( My 5 yod sister) would even miss me. Would "?" (Bleach!) finally admit he was practically in LOVE with me. How would my Youth Group react? Would some even care? Would one of my close friends question life? Would my unsaved friend consider Christ? Or would it harden him to the truth? How about my relatives who don't believe in God?

I can't help thinking these questions. (Don't worry. I'm not considering suicide.) I wish I could, like, control time & see.

What if I was seriously injured? Who would come visit me in the Hospital? I just can't stop thinking about this. Just like I can't stop thinking about the End Times & prophecies. Anyways, I'll get over this. Just had to get it out.

The ABCs of ME!

2007-03-19T20:03:00.000-07:00

A- Available/Single?: Single, might be available. (Depends on whom is asking.;)
B - Best Friend?: Don't really have one. All my best friends abandon me.(Isn't that sad?:( ) I guess Jesus would be one. And my twin. Oh! And mason. And LemonySnicket. (Sometimes. When she's not killin me. Or (On rare occasions) vice-versa.) And my comp pal.
C- Cake or Pie?: Pie. (Wait, what kind are you offering?)
D - Drink Of Choice?: Lemonade (From Chick-fil-a please!)
E - Essential Item You Use Everyday?: Books, & the comp.
F - Favorite Color?: I have, um, three. Black, Blue & Orange
G - Gummy Bears Or Worms?: Gummy Worms (Sour)
H – Homeschooled how long?: All my life (Only been in a real school once.)
I – Indulgence? Sweets!: (Even if they DO effect my stomache. I'm not worried about my weight, that's for sure!)
J - January Or February?: January (February has Valentines Day. I HATE Valentines Day! Will explain about that later.)
K - Kids & Their Names?: Um, twins, if I have any. (Isn't that crazy?) Or none. I'll name the girl, Raven. Or Nyan. And the boy, uh, Jacen Hawk Jett. (Whatever my last name is. (Can I insert one? No. I won't go there.;) Oh! Uh, Jacen, is prenounced, Jason.
L - Life Is Incomplete Without?: God. And books. And MUSIC! 9And a certaint guy that'sd been on my mmind!)
M - Marriage Date?: Not married
N- Number Of Siblings?: 6 (*WAAAAHHHHHH*;)
O - Oranges Or Apples?: Oranges! (I LOVE citrus stuff!)
P - Phobias/Fears?: Uh, none really. I guess hot guys. They freak me out.
Q - Favorite Quote?: "All that is gold does not glitter." & "Not all who wander are lost."
R - Reason to Smile?: Jesus, & books, & music. Oh! And DEFFIN-IT-LY Hawk Nelson! (Smile, It's The end of The World!;)
S - Season?: Fall. And then Winter.
T - Tag Four People?: Huh?
U - Unknown Facts About Me?: I'm a Goth/Punk-Rocker/Tomboy-Jock/Brain-i-ack/SLIGHT (Only SLIGHT) prep/artsy person/dreamer-writer/Even a bit of a blond. Wait. What was the question again? Oh! Right! I'm not sure if that's unkown. I think most punk & goth guys are hot.
V - Vegetable you don’t like?: I hate all vegetables.
W - Worst Habit?: Saying, 'Dude' & 'Like'.
X - X-rays You’ve Had?: I had my foot (More specifically, my toe.) X-Rayed.
Y - Your Favorite Food?: Stuffed Crust pizza, Ice-Cream, & Rachael Ray's Italian Roast Beef Sandwich.
Z- Zodiac Sign?: Don't know. And I don't care!

...

2007-03-19T10:22:00.000-07:00

Because my parents are SOOOOOOO paranoid (My mom INSISTS I'm saying this with a "good attitude".) they won't let me have my own email addy. So, I have to share their's. And so, on this E-Blogger, it won't let me have a different profile from my mom. (Like I told my mom, "I love you & all, but I don't want to BE YOU!") So, I'll have to post it here.

My username is Nyan. (Or should it be Raven? Raven, Nyan. Raven, Nyan. Nyan.)
I'm a teen girl (Duh!)
I'm learning to play the guitar. And am very "musically inclined".
I enjoy writing (and singing) songs. I'm told they are very (And yes, I AM bragging!) good. But sad. (My friends ALWAYS cry when they read them! Even the ones that aren't supposed to be sad!)
I LOOOVE writing books & articles.
I love reading!
Daydreaming is a must with me.
I own a horse & enjoy (When I'm not too busy) riding him. And working with my donkey too.
I love God, & revel in spending time with him. He always listens when I cry.
I'm an avid member of my youth group.
Two of my best friends are guys.
Four of them are girls. Two are in my HS group. One goes to my chruch. And one I met online! (Hi Rebekah/Alewyn!)
I get along with guys better than girls.
I ABHOR math!
I love history, english & geography. (e.i. Social Studies)
Star Wars & LOTR ROCK! (Why is the font turning black?) (Oh. There. I fixed it.)
I'm the thechnical mind of the family. (When it comes to comps at least.)

That's it. For now. (*Mwah-ha-ha-ha!*)