:)

Had a goood day, but I am so tired it's ridiculous.

Can't believe the Olympics are almost over! :O

WHISTLER 2008

I was randomly going through old facebook stuff..and rewatched this vid.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=193413405656

(way too lazy to save then upload, hahah)

GOOD TIMES :)

Random Thoughts That Only Make Sense to Me hahaha Sorry.

1. I need to get downtown one more time before the olympics are over. Saturday? Bien.

2. I'm scared about having to get my wisdom teeth out sooooon. ahhhh.

3. Well, that was short lived. niceeee.

4. The little voice inside my head telling me to do my homework is getting louder and louder. shuttt up.

5. I need to start workin' again "ayyyysaaaaaap" hahah

6. I need to stop running useless errands for the sake of driving. HAHA.

7. I don't care.

8. :) Good times!

9. Good for you.

10. Not lookin' forward to getting back to more schoolwork.

11. I have never felt so proud to be Canadian. Ever.

12. WEML

Wednesday Morning, the rain is falling...

I'm sitting at guilford, waiting for my mom to get a haircut. Wow, it is waay too early. Haha. I am getting way too comfortable with waking up when I want to. Sigh. Back to school in less than a week. I guess I can't put the homework off for much longer.

Ahh, With or Without You by U2 just came on. Awesome. That concert was ridonkulous. :)

Anyways, I'm heading to Coquitlam with my momma to take her to the doctors. Hahah I'm sooo going to get lost. I mean, I know how to get there. Exit by planet ice (good field trip memories there from panorama!) But....still. I don't go there too too often. It shall be interesting. Haha

But today looks like it'll be fun even though this is my second day waking up before 9 (I know, my life is horrific!) Hahah I'm kidding, by the way. I don't really mind it much. I get more done when I wake up early anyway.

But seriously, all my life I've grown up hearing that my mom couldn't wait til I got my license so I could drive her places hahha, and now I do. I've looked forward (well, sorta haha) to this all myyy lyyfe!

Isn't getting your license one of the biggest milestones? Its still weird to wake up and remember that I have my license. Its like the world is my oyster. Hahah

Anyways, this rant kept me entertained for a bit. My mom should be almost done.

In a while, crocodile. :)
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Today was a good day :)

Today, I was reminded of this verse...

Romans 8:28

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.

Why? Well, I was buying a ticket for the skytrain, and I bought a day pass since...it costs the same as a 3 zone pass..you know. Anyways, as I was walking away, I saw a toonie on the ground. Obviously, I was overjoyed.

Later on, I was getting on the bus to bus to youth, and I couldn't find my daypass (I know, I only got $3.50 worth out of $7.00!) Haha, so as I'm scrambling to find it, I realize...AHA! I found two dolllasss! AND it was supposed to be $2.50....but THANKFULLY I got this super nice bus driver..who was not only patient with me, but said it was fine.

Anyways, moral of the story? Always carry change/ don't lose your daypass/ always be prepared. BUT REALLY, what I saw in this was...God works all things for the good of those who love him...you know? I thought it was just a toonie, but reallllyyy....it was meant to help me later on. HAHA.

I know it's cheesy. I just wanted to blog about it though...seeing as I'M A CHEESY PERSON OKAY!

It was a nice reminder that showed me that God can be found in every little thing if we just allow ourselves to see Him.

PS. it was also nice hanging out with ct&s :)

IN OTHER NEWS: i got a new earring for my cartilage piercing that i'm pretty haps about. it's SO CUTE :) hahaha..well, its nothing special. but it's a change from my stud. SO I'M PRETTY PUMPED. ARE YOU?!

UGH.

I just did the dumbest thing! :(

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Thoughts.

You know what?

I need to get back on track with Bible reading and Jesus. Big time.

I am sitting here, thinking about how empty the upcoming week seems...thinking of ways I can fill it, and yet I'm missing the big picture.

I am blessed beyond measure. I always forget that. I feel like I have to keep saying it to remind myself. This week has been truly amazing. Beautiful, sunny days..filled with absolutely nothing..but me enjoying being 17 - not to mention being surrounded with great people - both friends AND family - in the process. All of this has led me to forget what is really important in life. What a shame.

I feel like this year has been the biggest year for me in terms of my faith, and I am disappointed in myself for losing hold of that. I always longed for my faith to be real to me, and for Jesus, and all aspects of Christianity, to be more real to me. And looking back on it now, I think that actually happened. At least I think so. It wasn't a huge realization I don't think. It was a gradual thing. Also, I think being surrounded with people who were also striving for the same things I was, helped. And I will always be thankful that I had/ have those people who are willing to fight through those things with me.

Anyways, this year taught me a lot about who I wanted to be, and who Jesus wanted me to be. Not in the sense of my career or my future, but in terms of my character. I think simply put, I learned the importance of making Jesus the center of my being, and how important it is to do all things for His glory. (Which seems simple, but it was mind-blowing when I actually realized it...and I say it all the time, but I just can't get over it) For the record though, I learned that me realizing it, and me putting it into action, are two completely different things - which also, is something I need to continue to work on.

Back to the point though, I learned the importance of being in the Word...not only to grow in my relationship with God...but also because when you are, it gives you a desire to share what you've learned with others, which is ULTIMATELY my purpose, isn't it?

(I lost my train of thought...hate when that happens when I have a lot to say)

The difficult thing is actually stay committed to reading my Bible. I'm not trying to make excuses, but I can't even explain how hard it is to juggle being 17, and wanting all these worldy things, loving Jesus - and striving to be the person He wants me to be - at the same time. haha, I'm sure if you're reading this, you can relate in one way or another. And...it probably doesn't get easier as time goes on right? Darn.

Life is tough. Haha.

The thing is though, I can be having the most terrible Bible reading streak (translation: if I haven't read it in a long time) and still love Jesus. Wait, there's an explanation for that...I just couldn't find a better way to put it. What I meant was that, I can be having the worse day, and yet...I still don't doubt that I have Someone looking out for me. It's like...I know I push God aside sometimes, but I don't doubt that He is still there for me through everything. (which I KNOW isn't fair...ugh) It's just this ongoing battle, y'know?

I don't know what I'm saying now...I'm just rambling. Thought vomit. But point was...I think I can be having the most terrible time with my Bible reading, or be at a place where my priorities are all messed up, yet I still wouldn't trade what I know to be true for anything. Does that make sense? I'm having the hardest time putting this into words...Ugh.

I am Christian, and I love Jesus not because it's all I've ever known (which yeah, it is), but because it's the only thing that makes sense to me, you know?

And if the answer is no, you don't know...then hollaaa at me :) we'll chit chat or something.

I'll try my best to explain why I think so.

Goal: Empty week = lots of Bible reading to catch up on. (this is not to brag, but for you to keep me accountable.)

Smell ya later alligator!