2.25.2008

You Dismantle Me

Just a few things I've learned over the past few days:

  1. Girls like sending pictures to guys? For whatever reason, I still do not understand why. The repercussions of that action should be enough for anyone to think twice... Right?
  2. Anberlin is amazing.
  3. Forever 21 and H&M are some pretty awesome stores.
  4. Some incredible pictures.
  5. Something is wrong with my eyes.
  6. I'm ridiculously SMALL compared to the size of the universe. If the universe is the widthspand of God's hand... Why does He even care about teeny tiny me? It's just like... wow.

2.21.2008

Lunar Eclipse!

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I stayed up to get a few pictures of the lunar eclipse last night. It was the best that I could do with my camera. Haha.

Today I'm pretty much doing nothing, so if you want to do something don't be afraid to call! =]

2.20.2008

Stuff and Such

It's winter break and I-and the rest of NY-have a week off from school. It's extremely boring, which is why I applied for a job today... Now it's only a matter of them calling me back. I need a job for just 1 reason. I really need the money. I need a car, and everything else that comes with a car. i.e. - insurance, gas money, blahblahblah. Plus, I'm supposed to pay for half of what it costs to go to camp this year, about 300 dollars for Lift, & if I want to go anywhere else this summer, I have to pay for it too. Or at least half of it... Anyone need a babysitter?

Anyway I guess I'll recap about Sunday because I went to another youth group, which I have not done in years...

Sunday night I went with Kayla and a few of our friends went to her youth group. It wasn't their normal youth group, because they had another church with them, but still... It was like a breath of fresh air, no lie. It was more low-key, less hectic, and much smaller.
After being with Northway for 3-4 years, that's the exact opposite of what I've been accustomed too. After the allowed hangout time, we watched a few homemade videos and then we were given 4 groups to choose from. Evangelism, Drama, Band, or Art. (I chose Evangelism because, unfortunetly, I hold no talent in music, acting, or anything to do with drawing. I'm not too good in the public speaking area either, but it's not as bad as the other 3.) Kayla and the rest of the crew came with me, as with 20 other people, and we met the leader of the group and his name is Chris. He's pretty awesome. Plus, he's the guy that does all the videos, so Kayla and I are going to be in the next video. ;] But it was informing and interesting to learn more about evangelism.

It was cool to see and be apart of another youth group. To be an "outsider" where no one knew me for once instead of being apart of the group and most everyone knowing me. It definitely made me think about the perspective of a newcomer to UNITED. (And I'm going with Kayla again this Sunday! =])

2.15.2008

United Serves!


Tonight a bunch of us helped out the facilities team at the Malta campus for a few hours, and it was a lot of work... But it was so much fun. It was really nice to see -most- everyone again. Formerly known as Nine12 Serves, we basically just help out wherever we're needed.

I have pictures, so check them out!!

After we cleaned we went to taco bell and hung out there for a bit, then Alicia dropped me off at my house... By the way, she get's to go to Hawaii this week. I'm SO jealous.

Can't wait for next month! =]


Sorry it's such a short post, but I'm tired and I want to go to bed...

2.13.2008

American Idol

I love American Idol, so it's probably a little early to be picking my favorite since we're only in Hollywood...
But I'm going to anyway.

David Archuleta!!!! He's freakin adorable and I want him to win. I've liked him since the auditions in San Diego.

<3 hahaa

Secret Valentine

Another snow day! Last year around this time, we had a snow day too... And I started blogging on Valentines day! It would be my 1 year marker... If I blogged for an entire year.
Ohh well.

For lack of anything else to blog about, I'll blog about what's going on for the rest of the week, in whatever order I think of first:


  • Nascar! I love Nascar. Sunday is the Daytona 500, and I'm pumped!
  • Of course, Valentines day. It's always a nice little reminder - for people that don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend - that you're still single.
  • Possibly Movies/mall with Kayla and Mary on Saturday, so I can meet Marys boyfriend!! Plus I want to see Step Up 2.
  • Saturday I'm going to both services, so say hi!

I found these two bands that I am loving right now:

  • We the Kings
  • Making April

Simple Plan & Natasha Bedingfeild came out with new albums too, and I think they're alright.

=]

2.08.2008

Photography
















Most anyone that knows me knows that I really like photography. I'm pretty obsessive about it, even if I don't say anything. I usually think to myself, 'If only I had my camera... That'd be an awesome picture...' because I don't carry it with me, and I mentally kick myself for not doing so. If I see a good opportunity to go outside and take some pictures, I'll do it, but not very often. {I don't like the cold.} Sometimes I wish I could go and take my car and go for a drive and take pictures... But {for now} that's only a wish.

A little while ago, I decided to go outside and take some pictures. They're decent {for a canon powershot} I wouldn't say amazing. Maybe someday when I have a little bit more self-confidence, I'll show them... There is this course, called 'Digital and Technical Photography' that I really, really want to take next year. I hope I'll be able to...

I found this
blog randomly, and I absolutely love her photography and her editing. Go to 'Archives' to see more of her pictures.