What was your BEST accomplishment in 2010? You can only post one, so think hard!
I'm not much in the mood for blogging tonight, so this will be short and sweet.
I can't really think of any MAJOR accomplishments from 2010
I would have to say going to Argentina...it changed my life.
My spanish improved greatly
I met many wonderful people
Made friendships that will last a lifetime
Took pictures that words cannot explain
Experienced memories that will last a life time
Realized there's more to life than my world
Got a new dreamed
Changed my major
Developed new dreams
and almost died in a car everyday, and in an airplane
it may not be my greatest accomplishment, but it is definitely something that has a special place in my heart, and was life changing.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Day 2!
Name someone who deserves more credit than they get. You can also talk about how to change things so they receive more credit, post about this person, how you know them, ways we can get to know them, etc.
I thought about this all day today. I can't really think of ONE person. I've thought of all the people who've impacted my life, as well as the life of others. My conclusion: There is a group of people who deserve WAY more credit than they receive.
These are the people who spend 1/3 of their day investing in the life of a child. They are responsible for the future. They challenge the minds of the young. In some cases they spend more time with a child than the parents. They take an interest in a child. They help them achieve success, mold social skills, introduce diversity, demonstrate tolerance and acceptance and lead by example.
I'm talking about teachers, of all kinds:
Amy: Who has been the big sister I've always needed, but never had, a friend I've always needed, my mentor I've always looked up to, and my cousin. She's listened to me vent, knows everything about me, and still loves me, has offered advice...when I want it, and when I need it. Also the mom of my two favorite nephews :)
I thought about this all day today. I can't really think of ONE person. I've thought of all the people who've impacted my life, as well as the life of others. My conclusion: There is a group of people who deserve WAY more credit than they receive.
These are the people who spend 1/3 of their day investing in the life of a child. They are responsible for the future. They challenge the minds of the young. In some cases they spend more time with a child than the parents. They take an interest in a child. They help them achieve success, mold social skills, introduce diversity, demonstrate tolerance and acceptance and lead by example.
I'm talking about teachers, of all kinds:
Elementary Teachers
Middle School Teachers
High School Teachers
College Professors
Music Teachers
Athletic Instructors
Private Tutors
Sunday School Teachers
Any person who invests time in another person for the betterment of that person.
I think this is sometimes a thankless job. It can takes years to see the benefits of lessons taught. In some instances, people who should be responsible, push the responsibility to the next person.
I want to thank EVERY person who has invested in my life.
Family who has always believed in me and supported every decision.
A Pastor and Church Family who has always prayed for me and encouraged my spiritual growth.
Teachers in School who have taught me so many lessons and challenged the limits of my mind.
Mrs. Schehl: who not only shared her passion for music with me, but also has become a great friend.
Mrs. Cantu: who showed me that I can be a diva princess and still not get my way-but still supported my shoe obsession
Melinda: who likes to take credit for my cooking skill :p although she did teach me how to make scrambled eggs. She's taught me a lot, and been 100% open with me. As I've grown up we've become friends...even through her "vicodin addiction" (JOKE!!! She was never actually addicted to pain killers"
Amy: Who has been the big sister I've always needed, but never had, a friend I've always needed, my mentor I've always looked up to, and my cousin. She's listened to me vent, knows everything about me, and still loves me, has offered advice...when I want it, and when I need it. Also the mom of my two favorite nephews :)
Mom: Who has been my friend, and has always supported me. We definitely do not agree on everything, and when we get into an argument, it's pretty much an all out war. But Nonetheless, I'm so thankful she is in my life. She has taught me patience, tolerance, understand, and that life is all about timing :)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Day 1
List 3 countries you'd like to visit and why you would like to go. You can post pictures, an itinerary... anything you'd like.
1. Israel
I'd love to see all the history there. See the streets Jesus walked on. The upper room where 120 people were changed-enough to turn the entire world upside down. I'd love to visit the Wailing wall, where millions of prayers have been sent up to heaven. Of course, I would love to visit an empty tomb.
2. Ireland
Simply because I love Irish Accents :) I want to take in the sights and explore the beautiful countryside.
3. I know it's not a country, but Africa
I want to see the great pyramids of Egypt.
1. Israel
I'd love to see all the history there. See the streets Jesus walked on. The upper room where 120 people were changed-enough to turn the entire world upside down. I'd love to visit the Wailing wall, where millions of prayers have been sent up to heaven. Of course, I would love to visit an empty tomb.
2. Ireland
Simply because I love Irish Accents :) I want to take in the sights and explore the beautiful countryside.
3. I know it's not a country, but Africa
I want to see the great pyramids of Egypt.
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| I want to see the sun set over the nile |
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| I want to experience true African Worship |
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| I want to visit Cape Town |
Those are just a few things on my list for Africa. I would also like to visit the jungle, do some exploring, and learn some of the culture.
Picking only 3 countries was quite difficult. Especially when there is such a diverse world I would like to learn all about.
I would truly love to travel back to Argentina to visit with all my friends, too many to name on here. Friends in San Nicholas, Buenos Aires, Marcos Paz, and Rosario. Also I would like to venture up north to ride El Tren de Las Nubes. Train to the Clouds. :) Laurie Thinks I'm crazy since some viaducts are as high as 4,200 m!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
30 Day Blog Challenge! :)
I have decided to do a 30 day Blog Challenge. I think these are some great topics, so here is what my blog will consist of for the next 30 days. Feel free to join me on this journey. :)
Day 1: List 3 countries you'd like to visit and why you would like to go. You can post pictures, an itinerary... anything you'd like!
Day 2: Name someone who deserves more credit than they get. You can also talk about how to change things so they receive more credit, post about this person, how you know them, ways we can get to know them, etc.
Day 3: What was your BEST accomplishment in 2010? You can only post one, so think hard!
Day 4: Share something that makes you smile. It can be anything!
Day 5: Do you prefer to talk, text, or use a different communication method?
Day 6: Are you stressed out right now? If so, about what? If not, how do you control the things going on in your life?
Day 7: How do you stay focused on a task or activity?
Day 8: How do you stay entertained when you're snowed in?
Day 9: What do you want to be remembered for?
Day 10: Write one thing you've never told anyone. Go on... confession is good for the soul. Why haven't you told anyone until now?
Day 11: What are you looking forward to most in 2011?
Day 12: What made you start blogging?
Day 13: If you had a time machine that only let you spend one hour in a different time, what date would you go to?
Day 14: What is the wackiest advice you've ever received?
Day 15: Do you believe everything happens for a reason? Why or why not?
Day 16: What gives you hope?
Day 17: What is the bravest thing you've seen someone else do? It can be someone you know personally, something that you witnessed, etc.
Day 18: What is the most important thing you're putting off? And why do you continue putting it off?
Day 19: Describe for us what your laugh sounds like.
Day 20: Is it always better to know the truth even if it hurts? Or is ignorance bliss?
Day 21: How do you define the word 'friend?'
Day 22: Who are the three funniest people in the world? Who are the three funniest people you know personally?
Day 23: If you had your own reality show, what would it be called? What would it be about? Describe it in detail for us!
Day 24: When teleportation is FINALLY possible, where will you beam yourself first
Day 25: Describe the worst teacher you've ever had.
Day 26: What is something you never believed until you experienced it?
Day 27: If you could go back in time and have a 5 minute conversation with yourself ten years ago, what would you say?
Day 28: What part of life confuses you the most?
Day 29: When you’re feeling down, what music cheers you up?
Day 30: What can't you say no to?
Day 1: List 3 countries you'd like to visit and why you would like to go. You can post pictures, an itinerary... anything you'd like!
Day 2: Name someone who deserves more credit than they get. You can also talk about how to change things so they receive more credit, post about this person, how you know them, ways we can get to know them, etc.
Day 3: What was your BEST accomplishment in 2010? You can only post one, so think hard!
Day 4: Share something that makes you smile. It can be anything!
Day 5: Do you prefer to talk, text, or use a different communication method?
Day 6: Are you stressed out right now? If so, about what? If not, how do you control the things going on in your life?
Day 7: How do you stay focused on a task or activity?
Day 8: How do you stay entertained when you're snowed in?
Day 9: What do you want to be remembered for?
Day 10: Write one thing you've never told anyone. Go on... confession is good for the soul. Why haven't you told anyone until now?
Day 11: What are you looking forward to most in 2011?
Day 12: What made you start blogging?
Day 13: If you had a time machine that only let you spend one hour in a different time, what date would you go to?
Day 14: What is the wackiest advice you've ever received?
Day 15: Do you believe everything happens for a reason? Why or why not?
Day 16: What gives you hope?
Day 17: What is the bravest thing you've seen someone else do? It can be someone you know personally, something that you witnessed, etc.
Day 18: What is the most important thing you're putting off? And why do you continue putting it off?
Day 19: Describe for us what your laugh sounds like.
Day 20: Is it always better to know the truth even if it hurts? Or is ignorance bliss?
Day 21: How do you define the word 'friend?'
Day 22: Who are the three funniest people in the world? Who are the three funniest people you know personally?
Day 23: If you had your own reality show, what would it be called? What would it be about? Describe it in detail for us!
Day 24: When teleportation is FINALLY possible, where will you beam yourself first
Day 25: Describe the worst teacher you've ever had.
Day 26: What is something you never believed until you experienced it?
Day 27: If you could go back in time and have a 5 minute conversation with yourself ten years ago, what would you say?
Day 28: What part of life confuses you the most?
Day 29: When you’re feeling down, what music cheers you up?
Day 30: What can't you say no to?
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Confessions of a Dreamer
Tuesday, I was in my Financial Peace session by Dave Ramsey. We had moved to the discussion portion. The question was presented: "if money was no object, what is your dream, and what are you currently doing to achieve that dream?"
Nobody was really talking, so I spoke up. I said that I wanted to start a Medical Missions Clinic in Argentina. I changed my major to nursing, specifically for that. The leader of the group, thought that was a wonderful idea, and I should never lose sight of my dream.
Immediately following that statement, someone spoke up and said they think it's funny how our dreams change. At the age of 20, we have dreams, then reality strikes, we work jobs to make money and get by and never end up following our dreams. I responded with "where is the fulfilment in that? You make your money, live a comfortable life. But when you turn back to dust, you didn't change anything. It's not about people remembering your name, but what difference did you make?" Maybe he was simply being realistic, attempting to protect me from getting hurt. Nonetheless, I'm 20....young... I can implement these financial principles then be able to fund/support my dream. Do I want a comfortable life? Yes I do. But I want to change someones life. I want to give someone hope. I want to give someone hope. I want to introduce hurting people to my Healer, lost people to my Savior. I want people to be able to secure their eternity with my King.
I'm sure you all know the power of words. And I'm the pro at over analyzing everything. All night Tuesday, and all day Wednesday. I debated. Maybe he was correct. Why would I have such a big dream? I'm just a no name, spoiled, only child girl living a normal life in the corn fields of the Midwest. What can I do, what can I really offer people? I sat in church tonight and couldn't focus. I felt like God was so far away. I felt completely misplaced, I didn't belong. I wondered what I was even doing. I regretted not going to school for music, I regretted leaving an Ivy League school for community college. I regretted NOT doing something I've lived my whole life to do. So since I haven't done what I've grown up wanting to do-going to Berklee for music, what else is there for me to do? I'm not being Debbie Downer. I was just questioning my purpose, right here, and right now, especially in this place.
After church and choir practice, I went to McDonald's with Lance and Davita. Laurie ended up sitting at our table. We ended up talking about missions. Laurie and I began to tell Lance about El Salvador. Somehow my dream came up. We talked about how the Church in Argentina already had a huge piece of land donated. The pastor and his wife want to put a crisis center for women who suffer from domestic violence and also teenage pregnancies. Along with that we want the clinic (which would also travel) and an orphanage. At the mention of the latter we had captured Lance's attention. He began to tell us about a burden he has for children. Children who are written off before they ever even have a chance to prove themselves to Society.
We talked about having the orphanage set up in a family fashion. One couple lives in a designated area and "parents" 4-6 children, then you have another couple, and so one and so forth. Then the clinic: setting up in less fortunate neighborhoods, teaching bible studies while people are waiting for care, teaching "Sunday school" for the children while they are waiting, then having a crusade in the evening. Yes we would need musicians :) Even for the orphanage.
Through that conversation (which I realize may not seem much) I was reminded of my dream. I believe I have it and this burden for a reason. Not just to waste my time, talents, and passion in a useless pursuit of a purpose, but to bring hope to hurting. To reach to a lost generation. Jesus has called us to not only be witnesses unto all parts of the world, but he has called us to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, take care of the widows and children, and to be a light in this dark world.
"Too many people want change but do nothing to bring it about. We think that we cannot change anything because of our limitations. It's not enough to feel pity. It's not enough to be saddened by the situations in Africa, Japan, or Haiti. Too often, we just throw money at a problem and leave feeling justified that we have done our part. I can't do that. My conscience doesn't allow me to. I have every intention of making a difference in the world."
Nobody was really talking, so I spoke up. I said that I wanted to start a Medical Missions Clinic in Argentina. I changed my major to nursing, specifically for that. The leader of the group, thought that was a wonderful idea, and I should never lose sight of my dream.
Immediately following that statement, someone spoke up and said they think it's funny how our dreams change. At the age of 20, we have dreams, then reality strikes, we work jobs to make money and get by and never end up following our dreams. I responded with "where is the fulfilment in that? You make your money, live a comfortable life. But when you turn back to dust, you didn't change anything. It's not about people remembering your name, but what difference did you make?" Maybe he was simply being realistic, attempting to protect me from getting hurt. Nonetheless, I'm 20....young... I can implement these financial principles then be able to fund/support my dream. Do I want a comfortable life? Yes I do. But I want to change someones life. I want to give someone hope. I want to give someone hope. I want to introduce hurting people to my Healer, lost people to my Savior. I want people to be able to secure their eternity with my King.
I'm sure you all know the power of words. And I'm the pro at over analyzing everything. All night Tuesday, and all day Wednesday. I debated. Maybe he was correct. Why would I have such a big dream? I'm just a no name, spoiled, only child girl living a normal life in the corn fields of the Midwest. What can I do, what can I really offer people? I sat in church tonight and couldn't focus. I felt like God was so far away. I felt completely misplaced, I didn't belong. I wondered what I was even doing. I regretted not going to school for music, I regretted leaving an Ivy League school for community college. I regretted NOT doing something I've lived my whole life to do. So since I haven't done what I've grown up wanting to do-going to Berklee for music, what else is there for me to do? I'm not being Debbie Downer. I was just questioning my purpose, right here, and right now, especially in this place.
After church and choir practice, I went to McDonald's with Lance and Davita. Laurie ended up sitting at our table. We ended up talking about missions. Laurie and I began to tell Lance about El Salvador. Somehow my dream came up. We talked about how the Church in Argentina already had a huge piece of land donated. The pastor and his wife want to put a crisis center for women who suffer from domestic violence and also teenage pregnancies. Along with that we want the clinic (which would also travel) and an orphanage. At the mention of the latter we had captured Lance's attention. He began to tell us about a burden he has for children. Children who are written off before they ever even have a chance to prove themselves to Society.
We talked about having the orphanage set up in a family fashion. One couple lives in a designated area and "parents" 4-6 children, then you have another couple, and so one and so forth. Then the clinic: setting up in less fortunate neighborhoods, teaching bible studies while people are waiting for care, teaching "Sunday school" for the children while they are waiting, then having a crusade in the evening. Yes we would need musicians :) Even for the orphanage.
Through that conversation (which I realize may not seem much) I was reminded of my dream. I believe I have it and this burden for a reason. Not just to waste my time, talents, and passion in a useless pursuit of a purpose, but to bring hope to hurting. To reach to a lost generation. Jesus has called us to not only be witnesses unto all parts of the world, but he has called us to clothe the naked, feed the hungry, take care of the widows and children, and to be a light in this dark world.
"Too many people want change but do nothing to bring it about. We think that we cannot change anything because of our limitations. It's not enough to feel pity. It's not enough to be saddened by the situations in Africa, Japan, or Haiti. Too often, we just throw money at a problem and leave feeling justified that we have done our part. I can't do that. My conscience doesn't allow me to. I have every intention of making a difference in the world."
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