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Thursday, May 26, 2005
Well, the past few days have been interesting... Laura Soma left this morning. I miss you already, Laura! :'( We had a lot of fun. Despite the fact that the main thing she/we did was CLEAN OUR HOUSE AND YARD! My mom officially LOVES Laura because she's such a good worker. (haha, Laura's gonna shoot me when she reads this! ;-)) We are preparing for Allen and Zachary's open house this Thursday. Or at least that's what my mom says. I know it's just an excuse to do some MAJOR "Spring Cleaning". But hey, I kind of like the concept of a sparkley clean house, and it's "preporation for ECHO!" *said in an excited mom voice* Anyhow...Monday, after we slaved away (Ok, ok mulching and scrubbing walls for a few hours isn't that bad...I just feel like complaining. ;-)), we went to Southeastway park to play kickball. It was the Elder' and Soma's against the Blackwood's. Now, I ask you, is that fair? Yeah, yeah I know you've all figured it out already....we creamed them. It was like 25 to 10. Hehe. I'm just enjoying teasing them about it. Especially since Josh and Laura had never played kickball! They were good, though. We just had Allen and Zachary on our team who can kick the ball far and Maria with her infamous 'bunt'. It was all good fun and after we won, we were kindly rewarded by the Elder's with a mini duster and a hat with an umbrella on it. (Whatever you call those things...there absolutely hilarious!) We cleaned the kitchen and back room yesterday. Then, in the evening, my mom gave us money to go out to eat and see a movie--only 50 cents at Movies 8! We saw "Hitch" with Julia and Bethany Cerbus, and Eleni, Noah, and Stuart Elder. Well, the younger boys saw "Because of Winn Dixie" and the younger gi'rls saw "Ice Princess". We all got a big kick out of "Hitch". Allen thought it was the funniest movie he'd seen in a long time. It was pretty clean, too. Afterwards, we got frosties at Wendy's then went home and played "KEMPS" untill Josh and Shannon picked up the Elder's. Playing against Laura and Eleni, of course Allen and I won...it's a sibling thing. ;-) hehe. Then Laura and I stayed up talking to Allen for...a while...it was great. :-D This brings us to today's crisis. Five minutes after getting up this morning, my mom told me that she was going to take me to my Driver's Ed place and I was to get my Learner's permit. So we gathered up some I.D. and left. My mom had to go to Kroger first and was going to let me drive in the half-empty parking lot. But, my dad called and asked her not to until I officially had my permit. He also asked that she come switch vehicles with him at work. This was good for me because we weren't sure we had the right I.D. for me to get my permit and I thought I'd left my purse in the van last night after the movie. Well, it turned out that it wasn't in there. I figured our that I'd actually left my purse at the movie theater. Soooo....I called and described it to the guy working there and he said they had it and I could pick it up any time. My mom told me to call the Hovee's since they live a WHOLE lot nearer than us and see if they could pick it up. So, Luke offered to go get it. I called the guy back at the theater and told him my friend, Luke Hovee, was going to pick it up since he lived a lot nearer than I did. The guy asked how to spell his name and acted like that would be fine. Then, he suddenly changed his mind. "I don't really know 'you' are 'you'. You see?" I didn't really get it, but I said thanks anyway and hungup. My mom wasn't too happy with this so she called the poor guy back! He explained to her that I had I.D. in there and he didn't want 'just anyone' coming to pick it up. So, ARGH I have no driving experience, no learner's permit and no purse or cell phone right now!! It's kinda frusterating, but I guess I'll live for a few days. And I know it's all in God's plan. It's scary, though because I'm starting Driver's Ed in Memorial Day at 6 A.M.! (Don't ask why my mother signed me up for then!) I'm actually more nervous than excited about driving...I guess that's kind of strange. Ok, this post is getting extremely long...I should go help clean some more. I'm sure no one's actually going to take the time to read all my ramblings. Oh one more thing: I GET TO GO TO SIX FLAGS ON FRIDAY!!! I'm excited about that! :-D :-D Charity | 6:25 am Comments-[ comments.]
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Yesterday, I spent much of the afternoon looking for my missing piano book. Finally, it was about 5:30 and my mom told me to just call Mary and tell her not to come because I couldn't find the book. So, I called her and apologized for losing it and told her she better just not come. She asked me if I'd looked everywhere, and I told her I had. Then she told me to look behind my piano. I was doubtful that I'd find it, but I looked anyway. And..........Lo and behold IT WAS THERE!!! I like screamed for joy, told Mary I loved her, told my family I'd found it, laughed a lot, hung up with Mary, and PRAISED THE LORD! The recital went pretty well. Mary made it with plenty of time since I was very last to play. I did sorta kinda alright on my pieces. I was happy just the same, though. Our duet went pretty well, too. Except my mom was turning the pages and...she turned a couple too early. Hehe, we both just laughed and started again, though. Hannah and Mrs. Ray said that before we started the audience was about to fall asleep, but after we began, everyone got into it. It's a fun piece to play and hear, I think. Well, thank you all for praying for me! It's amazing to experience the power of prayer first hand, isn't it?? :-D PRAISE THE LORD! Charity | 3:03 am Comments-[ comments.]
Saturday, May 21, 2005
I have a piano recital tonight and I'm so nervous about it! But that's not the worst problem! I'm playing a duet with Mary Ray and I CAN'T FIND THE PIANO BOOK WE NEED FOR TONIGHT!!!!!!!! It's DEFINITELY a problem!!!!! So PLEASE please please pray that I could find it in the next couple...hours, I guess. The recital is tonight at 7:00. I'm FREAKING OUT HERE!!!!! *DEEEEEEP breath* Ok, I think I'll survive......................maybe. Charity | 6:22 am Comments-[ comments.]
Thursday, May 19, 2005
So, I've been totally whiney, and the past few days have been a HUMONGO pity party I've thrown for myself. But guess what? I'm getting over it and deciding to quit questioning the meaninglessness of life and the things in it. (That sounded sui'cidal or something...don't get the wrong ideas...haha.) I'm a happy gi'rl And I've come to know That the world won't change Just 'cause I complain Let the axis twirl I'm a happy gi'rl Oh watch me go I'm a happy gi'rl Everybody knows That the sweetest thing That you'll ever see In the whole wide world Is a happy gi'rl Words of Wisdom: Don't borrow trouble. Tanslation: Don't worry about what might happen. Just live your life as it is and take things as they come at you, by the grace of God. He won't give you anything you can't handle. Back-up: Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow has enough worries of its own. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. --Matthew 6:34 I'm saying this mostly for myself. It's easy to say now. I couldn't have said it yesterday. And who knows if I'll be able to say it tomorrow. But no matter what happens, I will always know (even if it's deep in my heart) that God is going to work it out for good. His will is so much better than my own. Just think what would happen if we were left to plan our own lives. I know mine, at least, would be a huge mess. I would have never wanted God in my life. That sounds terrible to say, but it's true. It's true of everyone - left to our sinful selves, we would have no desire to claim Christ as our Savior. He gives us the grace and ability to do that. I am amazed by that truth! Laura and Nathaniel beat you all by far in convincing me to continue my blog. ;-) Thanks, guys. If you're still interested in what is happening in my life....uhh this post will be continued later beacuse I need to go... Song of the post~Untitled by Simple Plan Watch the music video!!! It's so sad... Charity | 2:27 am Comments-[ comments.]
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Blogging is pointless. Convince me otherwise. You know what? I think I still want some convincing. And no, I'm definietly NOT fishing for compliments about my wonderous blog. :-P I'm also not asking why I should keep my blog. I really want you all to think about it. What is the purpose of Blogging, and is it really worth it? I know, I know...I keep argueing with myself on this point. Perhaps I should just quit my blog until I've got it figured out. But, I'd still like some opinions. That's at least one of the main reasons we blog, is it not? So....convince me.... Charity | 4:07 am Comments-[ comments.]
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Please tell me why this isn't POINTLESS!!!!! Charity | 6:29 am Comments-[ comments.]
Monday, May 09, 2005
I was privledged to get up at 5:00 A.M. and watch the Mini Marathoners. It was actually pretty fun. I almost didn't get to go because I was pretty sick on Friday. But I was miraculasly healed and able to go. Well...I was still a bit sick, but that's beside the point. ;-) I was able to see the very first person start and finish. It was amazing how fast some of those people went! We saw everyone start, but didn't stay for the 4 hours for them to finish. We did watch for about 3+ hours, though. I'm sure most of you already know this, but I wanted to post it anyways... TIMES (mostly of people I know): Kenya man - 1 hour, 2 minutes (At least that's what the clock said.) Zach Tranter (sp??) - 1 hour, 21 minutes (or somewhere around there) Nicholas Whitten - 1 hour, 24 minutes (It was so cool seeing him finish and then get interviewed on T.V!) Mary Ray - 1 hour, 56 minutes (And 12 seconds. GO MARY!!!) Dad - 2 hours, 41 minutes (That was speed walking.) I forget all the other people's times. I saw a lot of other people I knew including The Sturms, Charlie Moore, some of the Fishers, Mr. and Mrs. Ray, Mrs. Keddie, and people from Mrs. Whitten's track. Some of the SSRPers had T-shirts with 1 Timothy 4:8 printed on the back. Mary Ray wore hers to run in and said that some people told her they were encouraged by that verse. We both thought that was really neat. Maria and I ran this morning. It was really hot and not very fun...but I really want to try to do track this summer, so I need to really work at it. Although, I'm still not sure it's worth the money since I'm going to be gone 2 weeks for ECHO and another week for COVFAMIKOI. I'd appreciate prayers that I'd be dilligent in attempting to run every day! Have a great week, everyone!! Verse of the post~1 Timothy 4:8 "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." Song of the post~I Wasn't Prepared For This by Eisley Charity | 3:00 pm Comments-[ comments.]
Friday, May 06, 2005
The most important thing in my life should be my walk with God. And my true friends will really be interested in that more than anything else. So, I'm going to try to make God more the focus of my blog. That way even things like what I'm doing this summer or what happened in my day (et cetera et cetera) will reflect and point to Him no matter what...or at least they should. (If that makes any sense.) I've sort of been struggling with the issue of gossip lately. It's so easy to tell myself that I'm only telling my friend something because "I want their opinion" or "they should know". But when I truely think about the motive for my words, I realize I just want something "interesting" to talk about. It's not edifying to other's and it's not pleasing to God. I always know that in the back of my mind, but it's always a good thing to remind myself. I think I did pretty well on my Biology test today. I was a little worried last night, but I got up early to study. By the time I got to class, I was pretty confident that I knew everything I needed to know. It was my very last Biology test EVER and I really wanted to do well on it. Except for the fact that I got sick (sore throat - about to lose it, and runny/stuffed up nose), m y day was alright. We were planning on having some of the Shopp's over for dinner tonight, but they decided not to come due to the fact that several of us have this cold thing. They wouldn't normally mind, but Mr. Shopp just had a kidney transplant (which most of you know about) and they can't afford seeing him with teh extra germs. Well, I can't think of much else to put here...everything I would have probably put before seems pointless now. It's kind of hard to think of a subject of value to update about...at least one that has to do with my everyday life. I guess that's a bad thing. I'll definitely try to work on that. Have a wonderful day, everyone!! Verse of the post~Mark 14:38 "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."
Edit: Should the music one listens to ALWAYS reflect their worldview? Charity | 9:23 am Comments-[ comments.]
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Luke asked me to post and remind people about our Biology assignments so here ya go: 1. Finish your leaf collection! 2. Do experiment 16.2 3. Do lab write-ups for experiments 16.1 and 16.2 (I think) 4. NO CURRENT EVENT ATRICLE 5. Study for test!! 6. Get your permission slip for the trip to Chicago signed and bring it in!! I think that's all our assignments for this week....but correct me if I'm wrong or forgot something. Aren't we all going to have a lovely time doing all those wonderful things? Blaah...oh well at least this is our last 'work' week. Next week we get to go to CHICAGO for the entire day!!! :-D And tomorrow is our last day of Govt. /Econ. I had a lot of good classes this year, but I'm glad we're winding down and Summer will begin soon. I have so many things I'm doing! Ya'll want a list? Well, even if you don't, I'm gonna give ya one. :-P Here it is: 1. Track with Mrs. Whitten (probably) 2. ECHO trip #1 3. COVFAMIKOI 4. Corn-detasseling 5. Voulenteering at a Day-Care (maybe) 6. Driver's ED (hopefully!) 7. Family Reunion I think that's it for my busy Summer schedule. If I missed something, I'll letcha all know. I know you all are just dy'ing to keep up with the social schedule of my life! ;-) Oh and does anyone (15 or older who lives at least semi-close to me) want to take Driver's Ed with me this summer? I'm not thrilled at the prospect of taking it alone. And, yes, I have to take it. My parent's think it's important that someone, other than them, imform me about the dangers of driving. Oh and one more thing.... I was in a rather...err...bad mood yesterday. And I definitely took it out on a lot of people by yelling/snapping at them. I was not having a very Godly attitude at all and I'm sorry. So, will you all forgive me? Pretty please?? Song of the post~Ghost of a Good Thing by Dashboard Confessional EDIT: Little Women Pictures!!! Charity | 1:16 am Comments-[ comments.]
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
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Monday, May 02, 2005
That night, I spent the night at the Ray's. We talked about sleeping in till noon the next morning, but someone *ahem* named ELLEN woke me up at 9:30! I thought I wasn't a happy camper...but then Hannah came upstairs after we woke her up talking in the kitchen while making omlets and pancakes. We had to speak just above a whisper until Hannah's college friend, Shelly, woke up. We also watched Maria attempt to climb into the window for about 45 minutes. The Ray's neighbor got a bit concerned and called to inform the Rays that some weirdo was trying to get inside their house by their living room window! We had a good laugh over that. ;-) After watching "The Count of Monte Christo" (an excellent movie!), we went to Youth Group. We made movies like what we did at SONrise. It was pretty fun. The interesting part was that I was on a team that consisted of Allen, Kevin M., Patrick H., Jonny and Daniel S., Mary R., and Katie B. (I think that's all). Last night I was pretty tired from the play and such...and a bit depressed about some things...but I'm sure I'll get over it and life will go on. Tonight at church, Pastor Keddie preached on Genesis chapter 16. Something he said really stuck me. "If we love God because he first loved us, shouldn't we want others around us to know His love, too?" I'll leave you all with that thought.... Song of the post~Look What You've Done by Jet Oh and I have comments!!! Charity | 1:02 pm Comments-[ comments.]
That night, I spent the night at the Ray's. We talked about sleeping in till noon the next morning, but someone *ahem* named ELLEN woke me up at 9:30! I thought I wasn't a happy camper...but then Hannah came upstairs after we woke her up talking in the kitchen while making omlets and pancakes. We had to speak just above a whisper until Hannah's college friend, Shelly, woke up. We also watched Maria attempt to climb into the window for about 45 minutes. The Ray's neighbor got a bit concerned and called to inform the Rays that some weirdo was trying to get inside their house by their living room window! We had a good laugh over that. ;-) After watching "The Count of Monte Christo" (an excellent movie!), we went to Youth Group. We made movies like what we did at SONrise. It was pretty fun. The interesting part was that I was on a team that consisted of Allen, Kevin M., Patrick H., Jonny and Daniel S., Mary R., and Katie B. (I think that's all). Last night I was pretty tired from the play and such...and a bit depressed about some things...but I'm sure I'll get over it and life will go on. Tonight at church, Pastor Keddie preached on Genesis chapter 16. Something he said really stuck me. "If we love God because he first loved us, shouldn't we want others around us to know His love, too?" I'll leave you all with that thought.... Song of the post~Look What You've Done by Jet Oh and I have comments!!! Charity | 1:02 pm Comments-[ comments.] |
My life is not my own, for I belong to Christ.