2 Cor 4:18-"For we look not at what's on the oustide but what's on the inside for what's on the outside is only temporary but what's on the inside is eternal."
Every little girl dreams of being a princess. . .
Every little girl dreams of being a Disney princess. . .
I dreamed of being Belle from Beauty and the Beast. . .
Rachel dreamed of being Ariel from The Little Mermaid. . .
Hmm. . .when I said dreamed I meant dreams (we still want to be them). . .
Rachel and I were watching Beauty and the Beast last night while I was talking to Allen. He asked me, why was Beauty and the Beast my favorite. No one had ever asked me that before, but it really got me thinking (because he really wanted an answer). I thought about it and then decided it was because of Belle's personality. She was beautiful, yet, she still fell in love with the Beast even though he was gruesome. She set aside his outward appearance and really sought to find who he was inside. Another reason I like it is because she was so un-selfish. She willing gave her life to the beast to save her father. In argument, her father stated, "I am old, Belle, I have lived my life. . ." Her father knew that she had so much ahead of her, but Belle was so un-selfish that she still decided to become the Beast's prisoner for life. She made this decision very quickly not taking time to think about what it may meant, what she was losing. The last reason I love this movie is because of what the Beast does for Belle. Even though he has fallen in love with her, when he realizes she is un-happy and wants to see her father, he makes it happen. He first shows her the mirror so she can see her father, but then once they realize her father is sick, he lets her go. This had to be hard for him becuase by now, the flower is almost completely wilted meaning they would stay enchanted forever. He not only gave up the love of his life, but the chance at being normal. This brings on two sayings, "If you love someone, set them free" and "Love hurts."
I think we can all learn valuable lessons from Beauty and the Beast. There are so many aspects of life in that movie we are taught at a young age. However, for most of us, we ignore those things and just think about what is best for us. I know it is just a movie, and a children's movie at that, but I guess I could say Belle is one of my role models. . .
LFC
Team Unity
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Monday, February 20, 2006
Too much emotion/City Girl
These past few days have been extremely challenging emotionally, physically, mentally. There is nothing harder than some expressing certain feelings and then taking it back. Wow!
I am perfectly content today though. These past few days are living proof that God will provide the right answer to a situation. While the answer I got today was not the one I wanted yesterday, it proves that time was definitely on my side. God is becoming evident in so many aspects of my life and that is what I need right now. It is good to see Him pop up randomly here and there. While I am not sure what he has in store for me in the upcoming months, I am content living each day at a time.
An opportunity for me to work at a camp for 10 weeks this summer arose and I applied. I am still waiting to find out whether or not I got accepted, but I think it will be a great way to reach out to so many kids and share the Love of the Lord with them. I am super excited and cannot wait at all!!
SNOW- while it is a beautiful creation of God- I am not sure how much I like it. I recognize its beauty, but I cannot stand being cold. It is FREEZING outside right now- literally. . . it is below 32 and I don't like it. The only thing good that came out of this was I got another chance to wear my SUPER CUTE snow boots! Allen, I don't think you ever got to see them, but they are part of my "City girlness" hahahaha. Now, most of you won't understand that, but I love it. I am a city girl and probably always will be. At least until I get that two story house on 50+ acres with a wrap around deck and a deck on the second floor facing the west with two rocking chairs to watch the sunset curled up next to the one I love. Now, obviously, I have to find the one I love first, haha, and then he has to build me my dream house, but hopefully it will happen someday.
Wow, now I feel like elaborating on my dream:
I want to have at least two horses (hopefully more, though). I want to some of my acreage to be woods so I can take long walks or horseback rides through the woods for hours on end. This is always very peaceful. I also want kittens and Papillons (Allen, your favorite, no being mean) running around all the time. I love kittens and cats they are so fun to play with. Then the only dog I have ever had, Bubbles was the cutest puppy ever! I loved her so I want at least one of those, too. I want to have at least three kids, but I don't know whether I want two boys and one girl or one boy and two girls. Haha, not like I have any control over thatn anyways! I want them to grow up on land but still be in distance of the city so when they are a little older (in high school) they can have a normal city lifestyle. I want to be far enough way from the city to see the stars not glazed over by lights every night, but close enough it isn't considered 'a trip' to get there.
Well, that's all I can think of at the moment, but if I think of anything else that is imparitive to my dream life, I will let you all know!!
I am perfectly content today though. These past few days are living proof that God will provide the right answer to a situation. While the answer I got today was not the one I wanted yesterday, it proves that time was definitely on my side. God is becoming evident in so many aspects of my life and that is what I need right now. It is good to see Him pop up randomly here and there. While I am not sure what he has in store for me in the upcoming months, I am content living each day at a time.
An opportunity for me to work at a camp for 10 weeks this summer arose and I applied. I am still waiting to find out whether or not I got accepted, but I think it will be a great way to reach out to so many kids and share the Love of the Lord with them. I am super excited and cannot wait at all!!
SNOW- while it is a beautiful creation of God- I am not sure how much I like it. I recognize its beauty, but I cannot stand being cold. It is FREEZING outside right now- literally. . . it is below 32 and I don't like it. The only thing good that came out of this was I got another chance to wear my SUPER CUTE snow boots! Allen, I don't think you ever got to see them, but they are part of my "City girlness" hahahaha. Now, most of you won't understand that, but I love it. I am a city girl and probably always will be. At least until I get that two story house on 50+ acres with a wrap around deck and a deck on the second floor facing the west with two rocking chairs to watch the sunset curled up next to the one I love. Now, obviously, I have to find the one I love first, haha, and then he has to build me my dream house, but hopefully it will happen someday.
Wow, now I feel like elaborating on my dream:
I want to have at least two horses (hopefully more, though). I want to some of my acreage to be woods so I can take long walks or horseback rides through the woods for hours on end. This is always very peaceful. I also want kittens and Papillons (Allen, your favorite, no being mean) running around all the time. I love kittens and cats they are so fun to play with. Then the only dog I have ever had, Bubbles was the cutest puppy ever! I loved her so I want at least one of those, too. I want to have at least three kids, but I don't know whether I want two boys and one girl or one boy and two girls. Haha, not like I have any control over thatn anyways! I want them to grow up on land but still be in distance of the city so when they are a little older (in high school) they can have a normal city lifestyle. I want to be far enough way from the city to see the stars not glazed over by lights every night, but close enough it isn't considered 'a trip' to get there.
Well, that's all I can think of at the moment, but if I think of anything else that is imparitive to my dream life, I will let you all know!!
Friday, February 17, 2006
So busy. . .
James 1:2-3~"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops."
These past few weeks have been extremely stressful. With four tests in two days last week, two tests this week, being extremely sick for the past few days, and running on only abotu five hours of sleep a night, I am NOT sure how I am still alive. Last night I got a chance to sit down and call Allen. It was great hearing from him. He is doing so well and having the time of his life. I am so proud of him for being in Acappella even though I miss him SOO SOO very much. When I found out he was going to move to Nashville I was so sad but so happy he was given this opportunity. Sitting back and looking back at it, him leaving made me want to mend those relationships with people that may have been cut off for one dumb reason or another. It made me see that someone you really do care about can be gone in a matter of days. I am sorry if I have ever hurt any of my friends. I would never do it intentionally. All friends have their rough times, I just pray that all of you find it in your hearts to forgive each other and cherish those moments you have together. I miss hanging out with Allen and I fully believe that someday I will see him again, even if it is just on stage. To the friends I see everyday- I love you all and I thank God for you being placed in my life!
I realize this post is a little spacey, my mind is in scatter mode right now because I am so tired.
Allen, if you read this, thank you for all that you have done in my life. For all the things you have taught me even if you do not realize it. I love you, tons! Have fun at home this weekend!
These past few weeks have been extremely stressful. With four tests in two days last week, two tests this week, being extremely sick for the past few days, and running on only abotu five hours of sleep a night, I am NOT sure how I am still alive. Last night I got a chance to sit down and call Allen. It was great hearing from him. He is doing so well and having the time of his life. I am so proud of him for being in Acappella even though I miss him SOO SOO very much. When I found out he was going to move to Nashville I was so sad but so happy he was given this opportunity. Sitting back and looking back at it, him leaving made me want to mend those relationships with people that may have been cut off for one dumb reason or another. It made me see that someone you really do care about can be gone in a matter of days. I am sorry if I have ever hurt any of my friends. I would never do it intentionally. All friends have their rough times, I just pray that all of you find it in your hearts to forgive each other and cherish those moments you have together. I miss hanging out with Allen and I fully believe that someday I will see him again, even if it is just on stage. To the friends I see everyday- I love you all and I thank God for you being placed in my life!
I realize this post is a little spacey, my mind is in scatter mode right now because I am so tired.
Allen, if you read this, thank you for all that you have done in my life. For all the things you have taught me even if you do not realize it. I love you, tons! Have fun at home this weekend!
beauty
1 Peter 3:3-53 ~
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4 Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
Hmm, what can I say? What girl doesn't love dressing up? While every one should love themselves no matter what. I enjoy wearing jeans, a hoodie, and tennis shoes everyday. Others feel as though they have to dress up to impress people. I feel better about myself when someone tells me I look beautiful when I do not look special at all.
However, there are those times when you just want to throw on a beautiful dress, do your hair and go out. It is a blast to take pictures and smile with all the confidence in the world. You always know you had a good time if at the end of the night, your face feels as though it is in a permanent smile, and that you don't want to smile again for a few days! Go out and have some fun!
To all your girls out there, hold your heads high. Love your body. The best way to feel best about yourself is to take care of yourself. You don't have to be a size 3 just be healthy. Live so you feel good about yourself! God loves you the way you are and one day you will find that special someone that loves you the way you are as well. But before you can find that special someone, love yourself the way you are. . .
Oh it was banquet time. . .
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4 Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
Hmm, what can I say? What girl doesn't love dressing up? While every one should love themselves no matter what. I enjoy wearing jeans, a hoodie, and tennis shoes everyday. Others feel as though they have to dress up to impress people. I feel better about myself when someone tells me I look beautiful when I do not look special at all.
However, there are those times when you just want to throw on a beautiful dress, do your hair and go out. It is a blast to take pictures and smile with all the confidence in the world. You always know you had a good time if at the end of the night, your face feels as though it is in a permanent smile, and that you don't want to smile again for a few days! Go out and have some fun!
To all your girls out there, hold your heads high. Love your body. The best way to feel best about yourself is to take care of yourself. You don't have to be a size 3 just be healthy. Live so you feel good about yourself! God loves you the way you are and one day you will find that special someone that loves you the way you are as well. But before you can find that special someone, love yourself the way you are. . .
Oh it was banquet time. . .
Thursday, February 16, 2006
more space
Just what I need, another space to keep up with. Let's see, I have: Facebook, Xanga, and MySpace. Now I have this! Haha, what am I thinking! Well, I am not going to make this long tonight, but I thought I would just say hi, So, Hey!! I hope you have all had great days!
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