california! :)

Mom and I are off to California for the week and we don't have to spend a penny. I'm excited to travel on someone else's dime and get out of here for the next six days. It's not going to be the easiest trip, but it will be a good break away from the in-your-face-everyday-things that remind us of Dad. 

The trip is to the annual meeting of an organization my dad co-founded. They are dedicating the 25th annual meeting to him, naming the foundation after him, and having a luncheon in his honor. We'll be seeing a lot of family friends we only see once a year or once ever few years and it will be good to remember Dad for all his accomplishments.

I am a little nervous to fly, though. I've flown to Australia twice but I haven't been on a plane for years. I'm sure I'll be fine when I hop back on a plane and get used to the swing of things again. Just a little nervous for the time being. If you think of it -- say a prayer for me!

Be back in a week! :)

favorites.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens; bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens; brown paper packages tied up with strings; these are a few of my favorite things...

Oh right, I'm not in Sound of Music.  Sometimes I forget -- love that movie.  Anyways, I know I'm nothing super, extraordinarily special like Oprah but it's always fun to know what other people enjoy.  Maybe you'll learn something useful.   

Bible verse(s):

Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast. --Hebrews 3:6
 

But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on hi law he meditates day and night.  He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.  Whatever he does prospers.  -- Psalm 1:2-3

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.  --Philippians 2:3 

 
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. -Romans 8:28

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  --Romans 12:12


All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue.  It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.  With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and whit it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.  Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.  My brothers, this should not be.  Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?  My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs?  Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.  --James 3:7-12


Movies:

The Blind Side
Dead Poets Society
Freedom Writers
Precious
Slumdog Millionaire
Shawshank Redemption


Books:


Three Cups of Tea
Water for Elephants
Devil in the White City
The Poison Tree
Anything by Jodi Picoult

TV Shows:

Law & Order: SVU
Intervention
Glee
American Idol
So You Think You Can Dance

contact

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about me.

Born and raised in a small town, I am now a 20 something [adult!] trying to find my way in this world.  Through all the trials and tribulations of life, it is my goal to maintain a positive outlook on everything.  I'm sure I will stumble and fall several times, but with scratches on my knees and a bandage on my heart, I better stand up smiling. ;)

I am currently in college pursuing a degree in special education.  I love being in the classroom, the students, and the great friends I've made through my time in college. When I'm not writing lesson plans, reflections, and educational philosophy papers, I enjoy spending time with friends, reading books and blogs, and listening to great music.

Due to some emails I have received, I find it necessary to clarify: I am a Christian.  Along with that statement comes another fact: I am a sinner.  My motto is: hate the sin, love the sinner.  My mother also says, "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."  As a visitor to this blog, I ask that you please adhere to this as well.  I am all for friendly debates and disagreements but I reserve the right to remove any ill-intended, inappropriate comments.

Now that all that business is out of the way, I'm glad you're here.  Sit down and stay awhile (or find your way to the top right corner of your screen -- whichever you'd prefer)!