Some of you may not know what 'Focus On' is...well, I'll tell you.
A few months ago my pastor came up with this conference that would lead more people to our church. It would last three nights and it would get people more focused on God. (This is when I wish I would've taken notes) They sent out flyers and all kinds of stuff with directions to the church.
When Focus weekend came, it was AMAZING! Three people got the Holy Ghost the first night, seven the next night, and one the last for the first time in their lives.
The messages that were given struck everyone! And the testimonies made just about everyone cry. If you didn't make it....I'm sorry you missed out. You should come next year!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
My College Experience
There's no tellin' what it's really like to be in college...but, I guess I'll have to try.
College gives you a sense of responsibility. You're around mature people, so you feel that you must be mature as well. At this age, you either feel like you're a beginner or you think you know exactly what you're doing.
High school-ers don't really understand the full impact of the world. They're busy in their little social circles with their friends, homework, and drama. We all know about the drama. I don't really need to spell it out..
I never had drama in my circle of friends. I saw it, though...oh, boy did I see it.
"She stole my boyfriend!", "She likes him, more than you!", "Did you see that look she just gave me?!", "I cannot believe she said that!", "And then she said,'...' ", "Turn around and walk away! Walk away before I beat your face in!!", "I'm gonna scratch your eyes out!!"
Okay...I may have thrown the last two in there for effect...but it does get nuts. I actually saw a girl spinning another girl around by her hair! The girl that was spinning had a bag of suckers in her hand, and when they went flyin', everyone was like,"Yay! Free suckers!"
You never really know what's going to happen in high school. I may just be a freshman...but I think I know that college seems a little more safe. Sure, it may be just as predictable...but you don't really hear about bullies in college as much as you do in high school...but, that might just be me...
Now, let's talk classes.
Classes are difficult. But, they're spelled out for you. The professors make sure you understand, they even give you their email address and phone number for you to contact them if you need help. They actually encourage you to go to their office and talk things out with them. Any problems, anytime. BUT! Yes, there is a but....a Big but. They expect you to be responsible. What?! Did she just say, "responsible"? WHAT?!
Yes, if you go in there and you start acting like a high school student(not finishing your homework, not turning it in on time, not being prepared for class, not reading the material you were given, not listening, not showing up[lots-o-nots], making up excuses, etc.),they may just slap you.
Okay...they're not going to do that, but they won't like you very much. They might even ignore you because, to them, you are annoying.
The thing is, they don't care if you don't care. And you NEED to care. Someone is paying for you to go there and you need to use that time wisely...in this case, time really does equal money. I know you hear everyone say that people are always switching their major and it's not a big deal... well, it's not until your taking 6 years of college for a career that only requires 2-4. Then, you're asking yourself, where did the time go? And, where did my money go? I think you'll figure it out.
Anyway...I haven't spent that much of my life in college, only about a semester and two days. But, I think I know enough to say something about it.
College gives you a sense of responsibility. You're around mature people, so you feel that you must be mature as well. At this age, you either feel like you're a beginner or you think you know exactly what you're doing.
High school-ers don't really understand the full impact of the world. They're busy in their little social circles with their friends, homework, and drama. We all know about the drama. I don't really need to spell it out..
I never had drama in my circle of friends. I saw it, though...oh, boy did I see it.
"She stole my boyfriend!", "She likes him, more than you!", "Did you see that look she just gave me?!", "I cannot believe she said that!", "And then she said,'...' ", "Turn around and walk away! Walk away before I beat your face in!!", "I'm gonna scratch your eyes out!!"
Okay...I may have thrown the last two in there for effect...but it does get nuts. I actually saw a girl spinning another girl around by her hair! The girl that was spinning had a bag of suckers in her hand, and when they went flyin', everyone was like,"Yay! Free suckers!"
You never really know what's going to happen in high school. I may just be a freshman...but I think I know that college seems a little more safe. Sure, it may be just as predictable...but you don't really hear about bullies in college as much as you do in high school...but, that might just be me...
Now, let's talk classes.
Classes are difficult. But, they're spelled out for you. The professors make sure you understand, they even give you their email address and phone number for you to contact them if you need help. They actually encourage you to go to their office and talk things out with them. Any problems, anytime. BUT! Yes, there is a but....a Big but. They expect you to be responsible. What?! Did she just say, "responsible"? WHAT?!
Yes, if you go in there and you start acting like a high school student(not finishing your homework, not turning it in on time, not being prepared for class, not reading the material you were given, not listening, not showing up[lots-o-nots], making up excuses, etc.),they may just slap you.
Okay...they're not going to do that, but they won't like you very much. They might even ignore you because, to them, you are annoying.
The thing is, they don't care if you don't care. And you NEED to care. Someone is paying for you to go there and you need to use that time wisely...in this case, time really does equal money. I know you hear everyone say that people are always switching their major and it's not a big deal... well, it's not until your taking 6 years of college for a career that only requires 2-4. Then, you're asking yourself, where did the time go? And, where did my money go? I think you'll figure it out.
Anyway...I haven't spent that much of my life in college, only about a semester and two days. But, I think I know enough to say something about it.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Good Movies!
I know a good movie when I see one. And just like everyone else, I start judging it when the movie begins. For instants, Moulin Rouge.
One of my friends is pretty much obsessed with this movie. When she heard I had never seen it, she told me I HAD to watch it.
She got the movie from her house and we sat down and it...began.
I watched it for maybe 5-7 minutes and I thought it was the dumbest movie ever! But, hold onto your hats! I watched a little longer..and I was hooked.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love, and be loved in return!"
This quote is the whole point of the movie, and it's mentioned more than 3x. I absolutely love this movie. The music is awesome, the effects are cool, and the people are weird. BUT! If you don't want to cry, don't watch it.
Ewan McGregor is a wonderful actor and this movie needed him. And you gotta admit...he's not to bad on the eyes. (:
One of my friends is pretty much obsessed with this movie. When she heard I had never seen it, she told me I HAD to watch it.
She got the movie from her house and we sat down and it...began.
I watched it for maybe 5-7 minutes and I thought it was the dumbest movie ever! But, hold onto your hats! I watched a little longer..and I was hooked.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love, and be loved in return!"
This quote is the whole point of the movie, and it's mentioned more than 3x. I absolutely love this movie. The music is awesome, the effects are cool, and the people are weird. BUT! If you don't want to cry, don't watch it.
Ewan McGregor is a wonderful actor and this movie needed him. And you gotta admit...he's not to bad on the eyes. (:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
My Sister is Married.
She finally did it. Jacqueline got married. Not really much to say after that.
Preparation was stressful, for sure!
I got my hair put in rollers...but it felt like it got mauled by a bear. When the rollers were finally "ready" to come out, my hair barely held. It was my sister's wedding day and my hair was turning to crap.
Thankfully, one of my friends helped me out and did my hair.
I gotta say, I was disappointed in my hair. Not the way it was done. It was fine the way it was done. I just wish my hair would have cooperated with ME. Although, I didn't even start doing my hair from the beginning...which I should have.
No offense to those who did my hair, you did a wonderful job and I thank you! I just know how my hair is. And it has an attitude.
When all was said and done the wedding was beautiful, and the reception was fun.
Congratulations Adrian and Jacqueline!
Preparation was stressful, for sure!
I got my hair put in rollers...but it felt like it got mauled by a bear. When the rollers were finally "ready" to come out, my hair barely held. It was my sister's wedding day and my hair was turning to crap.
Thankfully, one of my friends helped me out and did my hair.
I gotta say, I was disappointed in my hair. Not the way it was done. It was fine the way it was done. I just wish my hair would have cooperated with ME. Although, I didn't even start doing my hair from the beginning...which I should have.
No offense to those who did my hair, you did a wonderful job and I thank you! I just know how my hair is. And it has an attitude.
When all was said and done the wedding was beautiful, and the reception was fun.
Congratulations Adrian and Jacqueline!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Before Jacqueline and Adrian's wedding....this is how I felt.
(Sarcasm Mode)
Jacqueline is a great person. She's working all the way up to her wedding. Not coming home til after the day is almost gone and then just going to bed. She gets really tired.
Meanwhile...we're helping her out as much as possible. Moving her stuff into boxes, cleaning the house, neglecting our rooms, doing her laundry, depositing her checks, scanning her pictures, planning her parties, feeding her fish, paying her loan, buying extra flowers, creating her wedding video, etc.
It sounds like a lot, but actually...it's a lot more.
Jocelyn and I just got back from Florida on Saturday and just before that we had just moved our stuff back into our room from living in dorm rooms. So our room is a disaster area. But let's not focus on our room. We need to get Jacqueline's room packed up so, she has everything ready for after the wedding. I mean it's not like she can do it...she has her honeymoon to go on! Meanwhile..I'm living on the couch. But, it's cool as long as Jacqueline is fine...she works so hard, you know. I'm not frustrated at all...............................................................!
Jacqueline is a great person. She's working all the way up to her wedding. Not coming home til after the day is almost gone and then just going to bed. She gets really tired.
Meanwhile...we're helping her out as much as possible. Moving her stuff into boxes, cleaning the house, neglecting our rooms, doing her laundry, depositing her checks, scanning her pictures, planning her parties, feeding her fish, paying her loan, buying extra flowers, creating her wedding video, etc.
It sounds like a lot, but actually...it's a lot more.
Jocelyn and I just got back from Florida on Saturday and just before that we had just moved our stuff back into our room from living in dorm rooms. So our room is a disaster area. But let's not focus on our room. We need to get Jacqueline's room packed up so, she has everything ready for after the wedding. I mean it's not like she can do it...she has her honeymoon to go on! Meanwhile..I'm living on the couch. But, it's cool as long as Jacqueline is fine...she works so hard, you know. I'm not frustrated at all...............................................................!
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