Games, Cola, and cold Pizza

Yeah, I know. The title of this post sounds like the dream weekend of the American teenager.  Well... this has been something of a dream weekend for this American teen. Came up Sunday night to my aunt's house and watched tv, ate good food(yes, pizza counts as good food for me) watched Harry Potter 7.2 with Aunt Jen and Grammy C then bashed the purple glowy lights out of some trolls with Uncle M, Aunt Jen, and occasionally Grammy C. Yes, this is when the games come in. Aunt Jen and Uncle M have an E-box and a PS 3, so we've been playing a gauntlet game and simply beating the purple(the bad guys let out a flash when you hit them, if they're still alive.) out off people. It can get pretty awesome. And if you're wondering, I like video games with plenty of hack and bash in it. However, no matter how violent I am in the game, I don't really like hurting people, though I might put you in a story and have you run over. Ah! The possibilities of the fictional world! I can do whatever I want and people in the real world never feel the same effect. Anyway, So, after going to Stone Mountain(ok, so I'm in Atlanta), Aunt Jen and I went to the store and got Doritos, sun chips(french onion), cherry coke zero, lime diet coke(which I'm drinking, pretty good actually) and orange Fanta, also diet. Oh! and a can of original pringals. I haven't gotten into the pringals because if I did, they wouldn't last a day. No joke. Anyway, Wednesday, Jen and C took me to the mall of Georgia. It was, in a single word, AWESOME! A geeks prides, TWO OF THEM, in pretty much one place. Game, movie, and midevle replicas, gizmos, beautiful dresses, an Imax theater, a merry go round, food court, book stores, and normal shops like JC Penny and Dillard's right next to shops like Coach. Whole stores we've never seen. The place is three stories tall! I've only ever been to a signal story mall! After the mall, we went to a restaurant called The Flying Machine. The shrimp Alfredo was awesome and that day they had a karaoke singer there. It was a nice, yet casual, place. I ate about half my entree, it was a big dish! So, Thursday and Friday were mostly goofing off days, but I had to do math. Yuck. Today I did a lesson and a quiz, so I just need to do another three Monday and I'll be on course, sort of. Today I read some in a newer book and am currently trying to ignore how my grandmother is playing dark alliance two with a high level character at the beginning and still managing to need leading by the hand. Ok, she's a grandmother and she can be kinda cool sometimes, but STILL! Sorry, when it comes to games, sometimes I get critical. For dinner last night, we had pizza hut and for breakfast, I had a bowl of sun chips, a few left over gummy worms, and a cold piece of pizza with an orange soda. Nice huh?  Anyway, staying til Monday I think, could be wrong, but it doesn't seem like we're leaving tonight. So, there's a kinda soratice look at my week. Add to that the fact that Noise( my little brother) isn't here, it's been bliss.

I guess it's pretty bad that I can't see a way to compare God as he is to our lives with this, but I just don't see much in there. Perhaps the Mall of Georgia is something. You could spend a whole day walking around and looking, and still not see it all nor experience all of it's wonders. You walk in and it takes your breath away. God is simalar. You walk into his presance and it steals your breath. You walk in his way with eyes wide, trying to take it all in but it takes a life time a a half to see all his wonders. And even if you get wearyed and wish to leave, there is still more waiting for you.

How was that? Good?  I hope so. To those who read my rambling thoughts and my flights of fancy, I hope you enjoy at least a few and possably learn something of our glorious creator and his love for us. And so another post comes to a close I I shall go away to watch as my Aunt Jen and Grammy C beat up some bats, wolves and goblins. ANdf let's not forget those nasty spiders. No matter where they are, I don't like them, even if their dead.
Lil Bit

The adventure of Mr. Eyebrow: by Lil Bit and others

First, if the others are reading, I didn't give you guys names because this is the internet. Also, I am taking poetic license and editing the story. It is not the original work, but i think it's good... well... sorta. On to the story!

"Once, there was a lone eyebrow. He had no eye over which top rest, and he lived in the forest. It was a mythical forest, where all mythical and legendary creatures came from. This eyebrow felt that something was missing from his life, so he went out to find what it was that was missing. After many days and many nights, Mr. Eyebrow reached a village, where no one has eyebrows. A little boy stopped him and asked, "What kind of creature are you?" the eyebrow looked at the boy, managing to put a bemused, slightly irritated look onto his furry features.
"I, little one, am an eyebrow." the boy was intrigued by this 'eyebrow', and he took it to the biologist. the biologist had never seen anything like it, so he took samples from the eyebrow. He studied the eyebrow for a long time, but the eyebrow didn't want to be studied. So, taking the little boy with him, he traveled to another town. After traveling for a long time, and enduring much wining, Mr. Eyebrow and the little boy arrived at the home of a dermatologist. The dermatologist thought to himself, 'maybe I can make a good night cream out of this thing's hair. So, for several days, the eyebrow allowed himself to be a test subject. But, this was not what Mr. Eyebrow needed. So, he left. They were soon joined by an eyebrow-less unicorn and Phoenix. It was many, many weeks before they found an Alchemist. the alchemist wanted to make a potion out of the eyebrow's hairs. It wasn't long before sweat fell into the man's eye, and a snookie popped out. Snookie didn't want to go in the closet where the alchemist kept the snookies, so she went with the group as they left. Many weeks later, they were at a town filled with Cyclopes. Remembering the alchemist and his snookies, the Eyebrow jumped onto the face of one of the towns folk, and there he stuck, right above the eye. And he didn't leave for many years, but his second journy is another story for another time."

Hope you liked it, random, crazy, and writen as a challeng from the pool during summer camp. But there you have it.
Lil Bit

Camps, Cars, and Birthdays

So, 23rd I got back from my summer camp. It was fun: hot, tiring, and a lot of being around other people, but fun. first day, got to the church, got my camp shirt, schedule, and told who my team and my host home was. then we went to the host homes, dropped off our stuff, most got changed into a swim suit and cloths that they wouldn't mind getting wet and nasty. then we went back to the church. everyone but the athletically challenged people, like me, played volleyball. then we had a kind of meet and greet and went over camp rules. after that, we had lunch and went back to the host homes for about an hour. Since my host home had a pool, me and two other girls hopped into the pool and chilled. we even made up a story. For those who want to, I'll write it down at the end, what I can remember. It will not be the same, but there you have it. Then, we went to the church, had dinner, service, and then played slip and slid baseball. It is a simple enough game, you have four big, slick, plastic tarps and cover them with baby oil and water. Add plastic kiddy pools at the ends and a slick home plate, and you've got the field for slip and slide baseball. Oh, and you had to be tied together with another person. I tried, but got out before reaching first base, plus I took my glasses off so I could barely see. We went back, then swam some more, talk stuff over, then took a shower and went to bed. Second day, got out of bed about 7:20 and got dressed in work clothes. by 8:00 ish we were back at the church and having breakfast. then we went to a girl from church's house and worked in the yard... and the sun... and the heat. But we survived! One of the guys cooked frozen hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill and we had that for lunch, then we worked some more. some where around 2 or 2:30 we went back to the church and had a meeting sort of thing. then we went back to the houses and chilled for a bit before taking showers and putting on make up(it was an all girl group, the guys all stayed at the church). after service, we went back to the houses and went to bed. 6:20 and I rolled out of bed. We went to the church and had breakfast then piled, literally, into two vans and a mini van. Before we got in, we took a group picture, then we drove down to the church sing, where we took another picture or two, then we shuffled the seats around a bit and set out for six flags. Two hours or so later, we were hiking to the ride known as acrophobia. Only a few didn't get on, I was one of those who chose to keep their feet firmly on the ground. Then our group rode the goliath, the "tree swing", and everyone in our group of five but the football player(big, tall, black guy.) went on the mind bender. CC didn't get on because of the loops, he was afraid of falling out. Then we had lunch. Monster mansion was up next, but we had lost(figuratively) a member of our group. two of us wanted to ride the daredevil dive, but the long line saved them from the horror. we also went on thunder river and two went on the ninja, All in all, a day of rides, and screaming. I also got an ice cream(YUM!) since one of the girls wanted to do something for my birthday before I left for my Aunt's house, which is where I am now. Then we went home.

Next up, a mini rant on car trips. i don't like to be in the middle when riding in a van. It's not fun. People singing on car trips... pray that they sing well, other wise you will hit the ground running when you get to your destination. Also, have a book, an ipod, or something to keep you occupied because when there are a lot of people and everyone is talking to somebody else, it gets loud. My rant is done.

Birthdays. I've had sixteen, but this one has been good. One of the few where I have been away from home for. It's kinda sad to not have mom and Noise telling me happy birthday to my face, but my phone has been buzzing most of the day as people wish me a happy birthday on face book, so it's good. I'll post the story later,
Lil Bit

School, Home, and Camp

Well, it's been a bit difficult to motivate myself to do some left over school work and today we're taking Noise to get his shots. If it turns out like mom hopes, I'll get my shots too. Belach. Anyway, it's been quite for awhile here so there's been nothing to post, and on Thursday I leave for camp. I'm planning on heading to Atlanta to visit my aunt on Monday and will most likely be there the whole week. They have computers and internet so I won't be cut off, but there you have it. Camp will last three days and NO POSTS WILL BE MADE. I'll tell all about it when I get home;). And after I mess around for a bit, it's off to the girl cave to finish at the very least two lessons of math. Arug, I hate myself some times. And I want to burn my math at the same time. Why must I be tormented like this over a simple math course? I think I may re-read my 'Why High School students go Mad' rant-in-essay-form that I wrote after writing my Spanish paper. Ah Spanish, how glad be I that you plague me no more. Ok, enough of that, I really am rambling now. Time to do something else.

Lil Bit.

P.S: my family has the link, but I don't think they're followers. So far I only have one. But I'm not complaining... honest!

Service and guacamole

Ok, so, quick summery of todays service: The enemy will stop you from taking a turn. Like an Oxen yoked to the plow and blinded to what lays to either side, so also will you be forced to only go in one direction. God can help you, enable you, to break free of the yoke that is in place, just ask, and be ready to turn. Don't be afraid of the turn.


Because of this, I think what I'm doing, breaking free of the routine I've set up and visiting my family, is a great thing. Just like dad had to go on a motorbike ride from California all the way be to Alabama, I need to get away from my house, my stuff, and be with my family. I need the change from home school life where everything is flexible and there are so many comforts that distract you to public school. It is going to be a challenge, but I need it. This is MY turn. This is what I have to do to make it to the next level. That is what I feel. What is your turn? Where will you find your next level? Is it out on the open road or is it in a new school? Where is the turn, the alteration you need to make?


Wait! What about the guacamole? Well... me and my family went out with some friends(of my parents) to a Mexican restaurant. And if you know my family, Noise cannot be in a reasterant next to another kid(or kid like person) or else he'll go bonkers. Yes, I believe that bonkers is a real word and it means crazy. Anyway, so I put up with Aiden being crazy until I finished my meal. Then I stood it for a few more minutes. Finaly, I took him away from the table. I was going to walk him around outside, but he stopped at the bench just inside the door. So, at first it was just Noise, but then the other child came over, and then our drummer came over. That set the little ones off again. So, I told them a story. Halfway through the first story, they all calmed down. I told two others and promised the little girl I would tell her the tangled story the next time we meet. It was fun, after I got them to sit still long enough to here it.


So, there is my Sunday. It's kinda like that every week. And if you think you'd love to switch, just think about what you would miss, and what you would have to put up with.
Lil Bit

Dancing in the Rain

So, we go to the mall and look at Noise clothes. Now, 15 dollars for a good pair of Leiv's is acceptable in teen or adult size, but 23 dollars for 6 year old clothes? That's a bit much. We got Noise one pair of pants for 15 dollars and a shirt at Sears and then went to Payless for my shoes. Grammy was most gracious and took Noise to look at the kiddy rides while I looked for my size. I tried on two cute pairs of shoes I wouldn't wear very often.(There, I used the right spelling! Woot!) Then I tried on some converse look a-likes, a pair of pink Champion sneakers, a pair of blue Champions and a pair of gray ones. I ended up getting the white, gray, and pink(very little) Sneakers. It was awesome that I found my size, style, and price(they were only $30) all in about ten minutes or so. Thank the Lord! Plus, I didn't get mad until Noise started to make an annoying scrap type noise while we were at the store waiting for Dad to get some stuff for dinner. All in all, a good day.

God looks out for those who love Him. I asked him to give me patience as we went out and he gave me what I needed until we got back home. Now if he would send some rain out where the crops are failing, I think it was the south west. Anyway, thank you Lord for giving me patience with my family as we walked in the Mall and thank you for getting us home safe, even in the heavy rain.

Random thought, the things in life can seem like a heavy rain, washing away everything, even your good attitude. You get discouraged and it feels like the gray, cold, rain has gotten inside you. God can bring you out of the rain, dry you off, and show you the sun once more. And when the sun is too hot, the air to dry, he can bring the rain to refresh your soul. What an amazing God we have.

Day three of shopping

Wow, three days of shopping with my grandmother in a row. Yesterday I got three pairs of pants, that fit, at Ross. And now, we go on the hunt for shoes. How will I survive in a shoe store with Noise? And Grammy? I love them, I really do, but shoe stores don't always have what you're looking for in your size or price range. When you can't find stuff after an hour and you're walking around with a noisy little 6 year old, I, at least, get a bit prickly. Oh dear Lord please give me patience with my dear family.

I'll let any who care about what I'm doing know how it all went when we get back.
Lil Bit
P.S: I know I have awful spelling so if I use the wrong spelling of a word, please use the auto edit feature installed in your brain. Thank you

Style and How you Ware it

So, I got a new hat yesterday at Wal*Mart, a gray fedora with a purple lining on the brim. Mom says it looks like something one of our music leaders would ware. This in and of it's self does not mean that it's cool or cheesy. On some it's cool and on others it's not. It all depends on your sense of style, but on top of that, is how you ware your clothes. Some just put on a hat and smile for the camera, then ware it back home with the same kinda attitude. Some choose a hat and then ware it like it's a precious jewel. That's a kind of out there example, but I think it gets the point across.

And aside from hats or clothes, what is your style? To my point of view, my family has a 'God Style'. I suppose everyone could have his kind of style, but some treat it as worthless and thus it is ruined. If you have a beautiful dress(or, for guys, a nice suit), but you ware it like jeans and a tee shirt, no one will see the true beauty of it.

Shopping on Wednesday and a few thoughts on Bible Study

Shopping is a natural activity, who would really write about it? Well, add a grandmother(your own) who admits to being annoying when tired(we love her dearly even with that) and an eye appointment where they flash lights in your eyes and it's sum is, cranky teenager. I love my whole family, and new glasses will be wonderful(they pretty!), but it just gets... arugh, ya know? So anyway, we place the order for my glasses and then go looking for school supplies for my first grader brother(let us call him Noise), and trying to find a clear or mesh backpack in Wal*Mart was a flop. But we get him a bunch of stuff(a bag full, minus some socks) and then we went and both (me and Grammy)get some socks. Then I think to myself, we're in Wal*Mart, let's go see if we can find me some shoes that don't rub my feet like my other ones. So we go over there, but all the women's shoes are either black or white. So that get's me on edge. Then we go looking for pants. Now, I'm about 5'5" and have hips. Get it so the legs are right and the waist is WAY too big. Get the top part fitting right and the legs are super long on ya(or, rather, me). So that got me a bit more prickly. It wasn't to long after that that we left the store. And, so you know and don't think we had a falling out or anything, we love each other even when the claws come out.

So that was the shopping part. Here's the Bible study part, which was a few hours after the shopping and the glasses(estimated time of arrival, 26th of July). And before you continue, I am a Christian and proud of it. After Pastor JS(my youth pastor) talked about some fun stuff, we read Exodus 3:2-4 about the burning bush in the dessert with Moses. And JS said that sometimes, he felt a bit like the bush. We should stay on fire for God and not burn out. As a general overview of the service:
 live your worship and show God how much he means to you. Don't let the things in your life drag you down and take away your passion and your drive because then things can get really bad.

So, yeah. General overlook of the major parts of my day. I hope that any readers enjoy these insights into this everyday life of mine. And if you don't like it, there is a simple solution. Don't read it.
Lil Bit

Cats, Bags, and Doors

I cleaned my room today. Now, to most, this is not a huge deal. However, if one is a teenager in high school... one's room tends to be a mess. What does this have to do with cats, bags and doors? Well, whilst cleaning my room, I decided to pack for camp(next weekend), so I went and got one of the spare duffle bags. On my way to my room, I stopped and dropped the bag before going to look over my mom's shoulder. While I was over on the other side of the table, my cat, Princess(yes, I know, generic name for a cat), climbed in my bag. At first she was cautious, just her head and front legs, but went she went all the way in, I zipped it part of the way closed(I like cats), and watched her. When she didn't get out, I picked up the bag and carried it the last few feet into my room. "How did you like that?" I asked. she looked up, then around, then settled back down. "Hum." I said, before starting my packing. After I shoved a shirt and a pair of jeans down in there with her, Princess came out. But, the cat got the last word, so to speak. She settled down in my pants drawer after a bit.

But what about the doors, you ask? Well, after showing mom how neat I had made my room(not super, but much improved) she giggled at the cat(still in my jeans drawer) and after I said that getting the suitcase(which I use when leaving the house) that looks huge in my tiny room out helped, mom made this comment: "Better a small room with a door that shuts than a big room shared, no?" I understood exactly what she meant. It was nice having a small room all to myself with a door I could close than to have a big room with a younger brother in it. I love my brother, but he's ten years younger than me and a bigger mess than me(which is saying something).

But now, I'm thinking more about doors. That simple word, door, can mean so many things. 'A door to my heart', 'a door to adventure', doors will open in your life', 'don't you slam your door at me!', and others. Some are figurative, some are literal, but we should always seek open doors, and not shut our's on the things we care about.

Starting

Well, this is a new experience. I made this blog so I could tell my friends and family about stuff, like how I'm doing in public school. In my opinion, the title says it all, this is really just me thinking over things and putting it out there for people to see. I hope this isn't a bad idea, but I did it anyway so... let us hope for the best.
Lil Bit