The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne

It's time to grow up

I debated posting this, and I should find a better way to deal with this, but I want to let everyone know...

Keep your actions classy.

Ladies, you need to be respected by males. I don't care if you aren't Christian. Personally, sex before marriage isn't my cup of tea, but if you do, at least seek respect. I'm a more "non-feminine" female. I would be more than content doing laundry and changing diapers the rest of my life... but I know what it means to be respected.

All of this stems from a lot of un-needed stress lately. I know that I have messed up in the relationship field this year (and prior to this year) but we don't have to stay stuck in the messed up portion. Move on. Gain some confidence.

complaints

I have realized that I complain too much. I mean, I'm the type of person to grin and bare almost anything that comes my way.. but today I discovered that t9 chooses the word "hate" before "have."

Unacceptable.

I think this is largely due to the fact that I just accept things and kick it in the can. For once, I have someone who listens to my complaints without responding with encouragement or agreement.

Thanks for that.

I'm fairly confident my random rants have only gotten me more motivated and less frustrated, but seriously, it's time to end this semester with a bang. My life's got better things to do.

Jane Doe Lyric Video

Prince Charming

On Friday my day care kids got me all dressed up for the big ball. They did my hair, make-up and even put a nice big blanket on me for a dress. It was quite the task.

When I was ready to leave for the ball, they asked me if my boyfriend would pick me up. I told them I didn't have one.

Girl 1: "oh, well he wasn't worth it anyway."
Girl 2: "Find a new prince charming, or don't have one."
Girl 1: "well, she has to pick someone. Find a man like Jesus, that'd be awesome."


Yesterday after tutoring I was talking to one of my kids, and she asked me how my boyfriend was doing. When I said I didn't have one, she said

"ugh. I hate making sacrifices. dumb boys. My mom says she doesn't need dad anyway, he is just nice to have around. "

I need to listen to my 5 year old friends more often.

things i'm currently in love with

my 3rd graders.

sleepovers with Jackie.

moving, or thinking about moving

tomatoes, avocados and cheese eaten in large quantities.

almost being done with classes.

having deep conversations about religion. Furthermore, understanding what I am talking about.

Being able to stand my own ground.

waking up and preparing for my day.

hearing about God working in other peoples lives.

21 things to do while 21

Since my bucket list is slowly getting crossed off, here is a more attainable list of 21 things to do while I'm 21. (also see the edited bucket list accompanied)

Become a more Godly woman.

La Fuente and Cafe Baudelarie. Also, Sky diving. Ryan David, you have some work to do.

Watch every episode of Gilmore Girls without falling asleep.

Home school a missionary family in Niger, oh, I am!

Visit a new state.

Land some type of semi-long-term job. :S

to be continued.. (I'm taking suggestions)

1. People are always making commitments that they can't keep. As Americans, it's totally part of of our culture. Which sucks. We aren't intentional with what we say, and we try to do everything on our own two feet.

Lean on people once in a while.

2. Me doing things for others before myself. Prime Example: I quit drinking pop because Matt told me to. I have tried on my own for years.

3. People not being organized. I KNOW I am REALLY unorganized. But, it does no good to brainstorm ideas and not have anyone write them down.

4. Professors not being committed to courses. If I am expected to write a 254 page paper, I want grammar to matter. I want you to read it and give me feedback.

time frames

14 days until my research paper is due.
16 days until tulip time.
22 days until finals.
26 days until my internship.
9 days until tutoring is over.

3,543 other deadlines in between those dates.

How do I manage this? Work 12 hour days during Easter Break, worry about it later. Get things done one day at a time.

oh, and 21 days until summer classes start. online. meh.

Georgia & More

Last night, I got back from the National Collegiate 4H Conference. I got to hang out with awesome people, and learned a lot.

As much as I appear to be in introvert at times, I am definitely a people person.

If you don't have minutes for the meeting, just say "There are no minutes to report." and get over it.

People get really upset when you try to take over when it's not your job.

It's possible to fall asleep on planes before they ever take off.

It's possible for me to actually sing in front of tons of people. Stage presence is everything.

I'm a really touchy person. For the story, I thought this kid in front of me was one of my friends, and I grab him and yelled "I'm so excited" The guy turned around and said "Oh, I have noticed your friendly."

It's possible to trip over your own feet at least 20 times a day.

Coke has 60 kinds of pop all over the world.

I have to change my phones settings in order to get service.

Apparently, I look like this girl that is engaged, and people assumed it was me.

7 minutes with God

Yesterday I had a wonderful conversation with a very dear friend of mine. He (Let's call him Mr. K) emailed me this plan, and in short, the plan had me starting in the book of John.

The plan asks that you just read, don't try and interpret, don't worry about how it falls into the rest of the Gospels, merely read.

So far, it's been exactly what I needed. I haven't gotten caught up in the jarble of trying to figure out what everyone else would say about this, or what other passages say.

To hear more about this, just ask :)

By the way, this post also deems a little shout-out to Mr. K.

Thanks for always pushing my Faith and questioning my decisions along my journey. People need people like you in their lives, and I'm glad that you have been an impact on my walk.

SGD - Come Around

I'll be here when you come around. Everything seems to fall in place with you. I don't want to rush into anything that you aren't ready for.

Whoever this is for, I'll be here.

maybe i lied

you can be told too often that you are beautiful.

So stop it. Flattery doesn't work when you are merely trying to get me to date you. It won't happen.

Sorry, peace out, you mystery person.

(they don't even know this blog exists)

expectaions.

"We were all brought into this world with expectations. Some from our parents, grandparents, and just the community around you."

This was said at church two or three weeks ago, and it's stuck with me.

Why?

I think about the expectations my parents have made for me, and I think about the expectations God has made for me. Then I think about the expectations I have made for myself.

Do all of these align?

No.

The expectations I have from God are way higher than the expectations I set for myself. God has been using me in all of these awesome ways, and I can't even own up to the expectations I set for myself.

Shoot, I don't even have enough will-power to stop drinking pop if it weren't for Matt betting me.

too often?

There are some phrases you can never use too often:


it'll be okay

i love you

God has a plan for you

don't worry about it

you are beautiful/capable/willing

randomness

things not many people know about me...

1. I will most likely become one of those crazy coupon clipping ladies that everyone I work with is annoyed by..

2. I'm slightly obsessed with being a mom, someday. I usually try to hide this addiction because it is creepy.

3. I usually try not to freak out about things going on in my life because they will get better soon.

4. From the time I was 8 until I was 17, my biggest dreams were... 1. To be a mom 2. to be fair queen and 3. to be a guidance counselor and 4. to stay in Oskaloosa forever.

5. Hey! I grew up in Oskaloosa!

the card

The "I told you so card."

Stop playing it. I haven't forgot what you told me. I know how it plays into my life, and most importantly, I KNOW you were right.

(this is directed at lots of situations and people)

For the record: Grant and I are back to being friends. It's cool, and it's for the better.

FM Static- Tonight

Life, Lately

The world around me falls, and I feel like I'm going to die. I let the world get on top of me for one day and it takes a week to pick it back up. Let's face it, I don't have a week to pick myself up.

Things I'm looking forward to:

Collegiate 4H Conference in Georgia! (next week)
Moving to Iowa State, my internship, and life in Ames for the summer
Life, just plain life. Seeing how things work out is always exciting.
School being over.
Summer.

I'm going to focus on me, and start making some attainable goals. Prayer and Patience will be a new focus. Thanks for that message, daddy!

Love Never Fails - Brandon Heath

Conversations to live for

Here's what I took from today:

Grandma: "Well we all have our flaws.. and that one is not too bad."

She's referring to a mole on my leg.

Ryan: "He would have felt like he was getting short-changed, anyway."

Dad: "Prayer and Patience"

for your information

Guess which endings are most popular searches for the ends to this phrase...

"how to know when to..."

Googles Most Popular: (scroll down, I wouldn't want to ruin it for the guessers)














.. put your dog down
.. divorce
.. break up


I was searching for "get stitches." win.