::All Powerful::

Our great and mighty God

I know that the LORD is great, that our Lord is greater than all gods.

~Psalm 135:5

The power of God is above everything, the strength that He holds is very hard to comprehend and compare to our lives. We face struggles everyday that may seem to overpower us throughout our day, or maybe our lives, but nothing can compare to the power of God. He knows what will happen tomorrow, next week, and even next year; He knows all. He has shown His strength and power throughout the Bible with the wonderful miracles He performed, that no one could do except God Himself, and He wants you to know that whatever struggle you are facing in life, and it just seems so hard to bear, always remember ask for God's help. He will willingly take all the weight off your shoulders that you're carrying around with you that you probably don't need. God wants you to be able to come to Him with your problems, because He defiantly wants to help you in whatever way He can. You are His child. So always remember to give it all to God, because He is powerful enough to handle anything.

Reflection:

Are you giving it all to God, or are you carrying around that extra weight?

Application Step:

Today ask God to help lift all that weight off your shoulders, and know God is all powerful.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, I just ask if you will please help me in whatever struggles I am dealing with at the moment. Help me be able to see that you are all powerful, and that you can handle anything. I just give all these problems to you, and know that everything is going to be taken care of. Thank you for everything you have done. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!

::Casting Stones::

Are you selfish with grace?

Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?

~Luke 6:41

It is so easy to see when other people are screwing up. We could sit there all day and point out flaws in other people's actions, especially those of other Christians. However, that isn't what God wants from us. I love that Jesus, the only perfect person to ever walk the face of the earth didn't do that. He could have. He is the only one who has ever had the right to cast stones, yet instead, He gave His life for us, so that we could be forgiven. But we don't offer grace like that. We are certainly happy to receive God's grace. We are thankful that He is so gracious towards us, but then we sit there and look down on others. We judge them because we don't think that they dress the right way, or talk the right way. We stick our noses up at others because we don't think that they are as good as we are, or worthy of our attention. I don't know about you, but I am certainly thankful that Jesus didn't treat us that way.

Unlike Jesus, who was perfect in every way, we are sinners. We sin every single day in some way or another. You don't believe me? 1 John 1 says that if we say we have not sinned we make Christ out to be a lair, and if we say that there is no sin in us we deceive ourselves. We sin; all of us, each and every one of us sin. But instead of working through our own salvation, we focus on the sins of others. After all, that makes us feel a whole lot better, but it isn't what God wants from us. He doesn't want us to hoard His grace all to ourselves, but to show that same grace to others. Jesus didn't die for our sins alone, but for the sins of the world. That includes the lady at church who looks down on the high school kids for one reason or another. That includes the sins of your best friend, even if they are sins against you. It includes the sins of our parents, of our peers, teachers, and family twice removed.

For this, Im sorry for any of this I may have done towards any of my friends, family and even my boyfriend.

Reflection:

Do you offer the same grace to others as God has offered to you? Or are you busy casting stones and worrying about their saw dust, while you are blinded by the plank?

Application Step:

Every time you catch yourself judging someone, compliment them on something that they do well. Even if it is someone clear across the room, walk over and compliment them. If it is someone who you aren't with, pick up a phone and call them just to tell them something nice.

Prayer:

Father God, I am so selfish with your grace! Please forgive me. I have been casting stones and pointing out sawdust all the while with a plank in my own eye. Help me to encourage others, even in my thoughts. Help me to focus on my own sins, and grow closer to you. My walk with you is the only one that I have control over, so help me to focus my thoughts on sharing your grace, and growing in my love for you. In the name of your Son I pray. Amen.

::Grief::

Keep pressing on...

Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief.

Psalm 31:9

Have you ever had something that happen that left you devastated? Something that just left the weight of the world on your shoulders? Maybe your life is just stressful in general. Maybe a bad home life, or the stress of going to school just have you feeling beat to a pulp. Or maybe the loss of someone close to you has left you feeling like an empty shell. We all go through things in life that are devastating; things that bring us grief... Even Jesus had to go through times like these. The example He set for us never ceases to amaze me. When He was told that His cousin and friend, John the Baptist had been beheaded, he longed for solitude. He just wanted to escape it all, so He left out onto the lake in a boat. The crowd on the other hand didn't feel the loss as He did. They saw where He was going and beat Him there. They were waiting for Him before He even reached land. What did He do? Did He get upset because they just didn't get it? Did He get flustered because life kept going even when He was hurting? No. He took compassion on the people, and He kept going too. While He was weak with sorrow, He kept moving forward. At the time He wanted to grieve the loss that He felt, He still took time to help others. It was that very day that He fed 5000 with just 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. He could have stayed on the boat and sulked, I probably would have, but He didn't. That is such an inspiration to me. Even when I feel like I can't go on, I remember that Jesus had that point in His life too, but He kept moving forward. When life gets me down, I remember what Jesus did when He was sad. He took the time to grieve and pray, but then He got up and kept going. I'm so thankful for His example.

Reflection:

Is there something in life that is causing you grief? The loss of a loved one, the stress of life, or some other major problem?

Application Step:

Take some time to read through Matthew 14 today. When things happen that bring you grief, remember that it's okay to take some time for yourself, but it's also important to get back up and keep moving forward.

Prayer:

Father God, sometimes life is hard. Things happen that really bring me down and I don't always understand why. I pray that I look to You for my comfort during these times, and that I can remember that while it's important to grieve, that it is also important to keep going. Even though I hurt, the world doesn't stop. Please be my strength during times like these. In the name of Your Son, I pray. Amen.

::Behavior::

What does your behavior reflect?

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

Proverbs 8:13

Our words and actions should reflect our fear of the Lord. This isn't the kind of fear that has us cowering in a corner, but the kind that we have for authority figures. It is the kind of fear that accompanies respect. When we respect people we don't want to offend them, we don't want them to look down on us, we desire them to look favorably on us as well. That's the kind of fear we should have for the Lord. When we have the healthy fear, we want the same things that He wants. Our actions should reflect that fear. We should hate the things He hates, and love the things He loves. When we know that He hates pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech, we should as well. But do we? Sometimes we love ourselves more than we love Christ. We love fun, even if it isn't good, clean fun, but fun that is harmful and sinful. When we choose to behave or hangout with people who are behaving in ways that the Lord hates, we aren't showing any kind of fear, respect, or love for Him. In fact, the Bible tells us that anyone who does evil hates light (John 3:20), and Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12)...

Reflection:

What do your actions say about your relationship with Christ?

Application Step:

Pay attention to how you act. Make a conscious effort to change any actions that do not reflect fear of the Lord.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, I pray that you move in my life. Please, Lord, show me any actions or words that are part of my life that do not reflect my fear of you. I pray that you help me to love you more, and through that love, help me to reflect you. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

::Somebody::

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

~Ephesians 2:10

Do you ever feel worthless, hopeless, unappreciated? I think we all feel this way at some point in our lives when we struggle with situations that are beyond our control. As girls we seem to hold on to more things than we should; with all the hate in the world, it's kinda hard not to. We get caught up in our flaws and what we can't do, or what we can't be...Sound familiar? Of course it does, every girl goes through this it's part of this crazy misunderstood life that we take in from the start. Many girls have cut themselves, or committed suicide because they felt like there was no point in living this life, that they didn't have the chances that you have. But it's simply isn't true! You were made to be somebody, whether it's a doctor, singer, writer, or even the president! All those things are very important and are great opportunities, but the most important thing is to always work for the glory of God. That means you have a life to live, a life to live for God. Even though you might not understand at first who God wants you to be, you can start off by being a great Christian, not just towards your family and friends, but all people. It is very easy to slip away from what God has to say and start looking at what others say; but you are NOT worthless, hopeless, or unappreciated. You are one of a kind, created by the most wonderful glorious person that ever walked this earth!

Reflection:

Are you struggling with doubt, thinking that you are a 'nobody', or are you going to be 'somebody' that lives their life for God?

Application Step:

Look for more ways to honor God! Whether it is helping out at church or just helping a friend, be who God wants you to be, because you were born to be somebody!

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, I just ask you to please help me through all the lies this world is telling me. Help me focus more on you, and what you want me to be and do. Help me to realize that I was born to be somebody wonderful that will do glorious works unto you, and to live my life according to your plan that you have set out for me. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!

::Memories::

Do you have painful or shameful memories?

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

Psalm 5:11

I don't know about you, but in my life I have made a lot of mistakes. Looking back there were a ton of things that I could have done differently. Someone recently pointed out to me that almost all of our painful or shameful memories could have been avoided if we had followed God's law. The statement made me stop and think for a bit, but I found it to be very true. The reason they are shameful memories that cause me pain is because I know that I was in the wrong. I did things in the past that I am most certainly not proud of, and they could have all been avoided if I had followed God's Word. If I hadn't lied, or cheated; if I hadn't dated someone I knew I was unequally yoked with... Where do you stand? Could you have avoided having shameful memories by following God's Word? We shouldn't regret our past, it makes us who we are today, but learning from it is always a good thing. I have learned that not obeying God brings me shame. I love Psalm 5:11 because it speaks of taking refuge in God, and letting Him protect us. One of the ways that we can take refuge in Him and allow Him to protect us is to obey His Word. That alone will bring us an amazing amount of protection, protection from doing things we know are wrong. It will bring us protection from the memories and consequences of sin. God didn't give us commands because He likes being a dictator; He gave them to us to protect us from heartache.

Reflection:

Do you have shameful memories that could have been avoided by following God's Word?

Application Step:

As you go about your day, remember that God gave us His commands because He loves us, and wants to protect us. When you are tempted to sin, remember that you will have to live with that memory forever. Choose to do something that you won't regret!

Prayer:

Father God, thank you so much for loving me enough to give me rules. Thank you for wanting to protect me from myself, and my own bad choices. You are such an amazing God! Help me to learn and follow Your Word, so that I can live a life with no regrets. In the name of your son, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

::What Kind of Friendship Are You In?::

There we found some brothers who invited us to spend a week with them...

~Acts 28:14

As teen girls, we have many friends. Some of our friendships are true friendships, while others are tools of Satan. We need to recognize which ones are which. Our true friends will be there no matter what. They will encourage us, but also tell us when we are in sin. Friendships that are tools of Satan will encourage us to sin, beat us down, and only be there for us when it's convenient for them. We are close to some friends, while other friends we aren't so close with, but the bottom line is that we should be nice to everyone. We should talk to all of our friends about God, and hopefully help them overcome and defeat Satan if we need to. We should never be rude or disrespectful to our classmates, even if they aren't our friends, because if they are Christians we should know that they are our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Reflection:

Do you respect people who aren't so close to you, or do you ignore them? Could you be a defeater of Satan through your friends?

Application Step:

Today take some time and socialize with some of your classmates that you aren't so close with, maybe even sit next to them at lunch. Be sure to talk about Christ, and share your faith with them.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, Please help me defeat Satan through my friends. Help me focus on you, and which of my friends have you living inside of them. Help me to be close to all my friends, and be a true friend for them. Help me to lift them up, use me to draw them closer to you, and please don't let me be a tool of Satan. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

::Relationship Success?::

What is the key to have a successful relationship?

Over the last week or so....I have stumbled upon many things that can happen in a relationship. Good times, bad times....And for this I turned to one of my best friends for some advice. I explain to her the problem and basically we came to a conclusion that there is not enough communicating between my boyfriend and I. Now there is no need to say who is not communicating the most, but when there is long distance between and relationship, COMMUNICATION is the key to a successful relationship. Now my boyfriend and I have a great relationship. And this is not going to be a blog post ranting on and on, but let this be a advice post. Now, I am not in anyway a relationship expert, but this is from past experiences with communication. So I'm not only going to use my own advice, but also use a few articles I found to back me up.

"Communication is the key to any relationship. A true relationship between a man and a woman must involve a substantial ingredient of communication. Any relationship with communication has a chance. When the talking has died, so has the relationship." - Rod Hewitt

"There are many ways in which communication—abundance and lack of which—can effect your relationship. Not talking to your mother can make her feel depressed; not messaging your sweetheart can halt your ‘budding’ infatuation while forgetting your wife’s birthday can be as devastating as dropping an atom bomb on yourself. Wherever the communication is strong, the bond is stronger and vice versa. Listening, understanding and compassion are all keys to a relationship whereas lack of communication is the first step towards a failed relationship. If we listen more to our heart than to our mind and communicate with others regularly and effectively, the world in the end would become a better place for all of us."- O.A

"Communication is the key is maintaining a connection with your partner.
Most of us think we know how to communicate and might even think of ourselves as great communicators.Talking, by itself, does not equal communication. Sometimes talking is just making noise with your mouth. Just because you know how to talk does not mean that you know how to communicate." - Jeff Herring

I cant emphasis enough, how important communication is, and it is especially important if your in a long distance relationship. When in a long distance relationship here are some other key points, to make sure your relationship lasts. It doesn't only take penitence and understanding, but with technology these days, there is no excuse to not talk to your spouse in the period they are gone. So here are some key steps to making your relationship last no matter where you are.

1. Try to find time to squeeze in that special someone and tell them how your day went. Don't underestimate the small stuff. That is what relationships are built on.
Tip: Dash off short text messages throughout the day, instead of sending one long winded one at the end of the night. Send texts like "I love you" so your partner knows your thinking about them.

2. Pick a time during the day for those special occasions to do something together, but still be far away. Such occasions like Christmas, Valentines Day, Anniversaries, Birthday's.

3. If you and your partner have a "special song" use that as your ring tone, so whenever you get a call or text from them, you can remember the time when you were together when the song was played.

4.Before you make any dramatic decisions, check in with your spouse, so you can make a decision as a team. You don't want to leave your spouse with blond hair and come back home and they have black hair and a nose ring.

5. Distance can magnify hurt feelings. So if you mess up, you got to go that extra mile to apologize.

And here are some Do's and Dont's to LDR's.

Do - With school, work and other daily regiments communication can become hard in LDR's. Try to make an assigned time to call/text/skype at least once a day (preferably at night time before bed), this is a good time to catch up on each others days.

Do- Another cute gesture can be surprise texts or calls. In your free time grab your phone and send a cute text message about how much you miss/love him/her.

Do- make compromises. Whether that means staying in all weekend to talk on the phone or giving up plans on a Friday night, LDR requires lots of compromises. Sometimes you want to go hang out with your friends which is perfectly fine but in LDR's compromises must be made. Or Instead of just going out because you want to try this instead. Tell him/her you have made plans to go out that night but when you get home call/text him/her and tell them what you did, and how much you missed them. This will make them feel included. Also a good idea is to set aside time for just him/her. When your partner is lives far away it's easy to forget that you need to make time for them as well. Set aside one weekend to just bum it at home on the phone or web cam (if you have one) with him/her. Your partner will enjoy this because it shows you don't mind missing out on things with friends/family for him/her. If that is not an option try to keep communicating while your out just so he/she doesn't feel left out.

Don't: Trap him/her. Guys like to do the chasing and don't like to feel controlled or trapped. They like breathing room and want to be trusted. Don't call your partner every 10 minutes to make sure he/she is up to no good. It's ridiculous. The only thing that is going to happen is, someone is going to stop answering the call, because they already know what its about. Then you will end up feeling like he/she doesn't want to talk to you because they met someone else, etc....

Do: keep the romance alive. Let each other know how much you mean to each other but don't go too overboard. If that is all you ever say then there will be nothing else to talk about. Keep it real. Make a random phone call or text message every now and again to say "I love you" or "I miss you baby"It's nice to get a random message from your partner if anything but just to know they are thinking of you, even if you haven't talked all day.

Do: cry if you need to cry. Its better to let it all out and listen to love songs, its sounds a bit cheesy but once its all out you feel much better. Do let your partner know how your feeling, if your sad, be sad, if your angry, be angry. Just let it out, chances are your partner feels the same way. You will feel:

1. Anxiety
2. Sadness
3.Disappointment
4. Anger
5. Frustration
6. Insecure
7. Jealousy

This may seem like alot to take in, but in the end it will all be worth it when your back in his/her arms. Remember LDR's are not easy for anyone, but with these steps you can make it work! And back to the question above. As stated in everyone of the tips or quotes above, Communication is the Key to a successful relationship, either long or short distance. I wish the best of luck to all your present and future relationships.

::Will Your Beauty Be Destroyed?::

For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed.

James 1:11

A lot of girls today put tons of time and effort into their appearances, more so than on any other area of their life. God's Word tells us that external beauty doesn't last forever. Even if you are the prettiest girl in your high school, external beauty will only get you so far. We need to remember that our true beauty comes not from what is outside, but from what is within us. Our internal beauty can never fade away or disappear, but grows and blossoms more beautifully with each passing year. In order for our inner beauty to grow, we have to spend time nourishing it. You know all of that time we spend making sure that our external appearance is up to par? What if we spent the same amount of time on our internal beauty? What if we spent that time reading our Bibles, praying, or worshiping God?

We have to be aware that our external beauty lasts only for a moment. Does it really matter if we are the prettiest girl at school? Probably not. Will our external appearance get us our dream job? It depends on what our dream job is, but probably not. Do we really want to marry the guy that is only dating us because he thinks we're hott? No. Yet there we are in front of the mirror each morning nit picking our external appearance, while ignoring our inner beauty, the beauty that really matters. Our internal beauty is what we hope our future husbands are attracted to. Our inner beauty will be what is remembered by our high school friends. And our internal state is what determines where we spend eternity; after all, our inner beauty comes from Christ, and without Him nothing else matters.

While we know that our external beauty will wither with old age and eventually be destroyed, we can also know that even if we live to be over 100 years old, we can radiate our internal beauty for the world to see, if we are willing to put the effort into it and let Christ transform us into His likeness.

Reflection:

Do you put more value into your outward appearance, expecting to live life one your external fading beauty, or on your inner, lasting beauty.

Application Step:

For the next week, make the commitment to spend as much time on your inner beauty as you do on your external appearance.

Prayer:

Father God, I need you. I tend to spend too much time on my external beauty, and put more value on it then I do on my true beauty. Please forgive me for elevating myself over you. Help me to put my external appearance into proper context, and help me to make you my top priority in my life, Lord. I beg you to work inside of me and transform me into your likeness. Help my personality to reflect you. I want to be beautiful on the inside and show others how wonderful you are. Thank you, Father, for all that you do for me. Thank you for showing me my faults, and for guiding me through this life. Thank you for never abandoning me, but for always being there with me to help me learn new things and get through the difficult times. Amen.

::Urban Dictionary: Name Response::

So my friend who also has a blog did this and I thought I would give it a try! I go on to Urban Dictionary and type my name into the search box. Im scrolling down the page reading the "definitions" and was astond by what the one said! It was DEAD ON! So creepy! So I thought I would share! And if any of you know me, you would know this is right too!

"An incredibly sweet and adorable girl. She's very artistic and creative and dreamy, and makes some really cool paintings. She looks younger than she is, and is sort of short, and also really flexible. She says really sweet things all the time, and is not bad with a flag. She never sleeps enoug though, and is always tired".....

::What Would You Text?::

In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 

Ephesians 3: 12

Texting is the preferred means for teenagers to connect these days. Who even calls anymore?

Texting definitely has a language all to its own with abbreviations and symbols... lol and BFF to just name a few. As much as you text your friends and as convenient as it is, do you communicate with God even a fraction of as much? What if you could text God throughout the day just to touch base? What would you say? Would you say he was your BFF? Would you tell him what happened in homeroom today? Prayer is a wonderful way for you to keep connected with God. As easy and fast as it is to text, you can shoot quick prayers to God, too. Don't forget that he wants to know what's going on in life, what you struggle with and what you are excited about. Trust me, he really does want to be your BFF!

Reflection:

Do I spend more time praying or texting my friends?

Application Step:

Every time you text BFF, stop and give a quick prayer up to God. He truly wants to be your BFF.

Prayer:

God, I love staying connected with my friends. I thank you for the friendships you have given me in my life. I realize though, that I spend more time connecting with them than I often do connecting with you. Please forgive me for this, and help me to keep my priorities focused. Help me to spend more time talking with you, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

::Are You Concealing or Reveal?::

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Psalm 139: 13-14

I love make-up. It's a staple in my house. I love lip gloss and mascara. I don't know if that rings a bell with you or not. But do you know why YOU wear make-up? Is it to cover up what you think are problem areas on your face? Or do you wear make-up in order to reveal those things about you that you love like your long eyelashes or your big, bright eyes? It's so easy for us as ladies to look in the mirror and quickly identify what we do not like about ourselves and our faces. Do you think God looks at each of us and thinks He made a mistake? That He messed up by giving us those freckles or a birthmark? Absolutely not! God created you unique and special. Be proud of who you are and what you look like because there is no one else like you. So the next time you are putting on your make-up, thank God out loud for your particular skin tone, your nose, your eye color and that dimple!

Reflection:

When I look in the mirror, do I notice the things I like about my face first or the things I do not like?

Application Step:

Reveal the real you and be proud..... go without make-up!

Prayer:

Dear Lord, I confess that when I look in the mirror that I recognize first those things that I don't like about my face and my looks. What I forget to think about is that when I pick out my flaws, I am criticizing the creator.... You. Lord, help me to see myself as a beautiful masterpiece. Help me to see the good and not the bad. Help me to see everything about me as an eternal stamp of approval by you onto me. Thank for loving me enough to give me MY eyes, MY nose, MY dimples, MY freckles, MY skin tone, MY eyelashes and MY smile. Amen.

::What Kind Of A Friend Are You?::

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:24

Have you ever been in a one-sided friendship? You know, where you consider someone a friend and always take the time to listen to them and help them out, but they never do the same for you? One of those friendships where you would be there no matter what when they need you for anything, but you probably can't count on them to be there for you? Have you ever had a friend who didn't really care how you were doing? If you have you know that it doesn't feel good.

Have you ever been one of those friends? Have you ever been the friend that is never there for the other person? Most of us don't like to think of it that way, but to be honest, most of us have probably failed to be a good friend at some point in time during our lives. Most of us try to be good friends to others, but what about in our relationship with God? He's always there for us, but how much do we take that for granted? I know God never needs us, but how often do we go a week without speaking to Him? How often do we just kind of forget about Him until we need something?

If you're anything like me, the answer to those questions is probably more often than you should. While God is always ready and waiting for us, we often put Him on a back burner because we know He isn't going anywhere. We focus on other friendships that aren't as sure of a thing, taking the most important relationship we have and belittling it.

Reflection:

 Is your relationship with God one-sided?

Application Step:

Make an effort today to do something for God, not yourself. It could be anything from helping or encouraging someone, to donating something to someone in need. Then, give God the credit and remember to thank Him for using you for His glory.

Prayer:

Father God, you are so wonderful, but I have to admit that I often take you for granted. You are the friend that sticks closer than a brother, and I am a girl with many companions that often forgets you are there. I tend to only remember you when I am feeling down or need help with something. Please forgive me for that. I don't want my friendship with you to be a one-sided friendship. I want us to have a strong friendship. Please help me to be a better friend to you, and not to take advantage of your amazing love for me. In the name of your son, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

::It's Just A Number::

Is being skinny really all you want?

Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Nehemiah 8:10

I read an amazing article today and it left a lasting impression on me. The idea behind it was that while most of us would say that we want to be skinny, that isn't all we really want. What we want is what we think goes along with being skinny. Skinny by itself is just skinny. What we want is the popularity, the respect, the aw... That won't come from just being skinny. In fact, while most people see the two things going hand in hand, they aren't. Many skinny people who we think have it all, don't. They are unhappy, unloved, and have no true friends. Meanwhile, there are others, those non-toothpick people, who are truly happy. You see, true happiness doesn't come from being skinny. It comes from God. Being skinny is just being skinny. It is a state that our physical bodies are in, that usually fluctuates and changes as life goes by. Our happiness shouldn't depend on this; our happiness should only depend on God. We are loved by God, He sent His Son to die on the cross for us, our sins are forgiven, and we are heaven bound! As the above verse says: the joy of the Lord is our strength. Let's God strengthen us today. Let's be joyful with Him, because He loves us just the way we are!

Reflection:

Can you recognize that the size of pants you wear is just a number? Do you depend on that number (or what you think goes with it) to make you happy?

Application Step:

Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks... Don't diet today. Whatever you usually do whether you follow a diet, don't eat, eat and then throw it up, whatever it is, don't do it! Let the joy of the Lord be your strength!

Prayer:

Father God, it's hard to admit that the size of pant's I wear is just a number. For so long I have seen it as so much more. Please help me to change, even if it's just for a day, help me to depend on you. Help me to depend on you for my happiness for today, and then we can go from there. I love you so much, Father God! In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

::Clothing Vs. Character::

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

1 Peter 3:3-4

What do you think the first thing people notice about you is? Do you think the first thing they notice is your hair, your clothing, or your figure? Do you put out an extra effort each day to make sure that you look great? Today's verse tells us that our beauty shouldn't come from our outward adornment, but from our inner self. So what about your character? Do you think that people notice how you treat and respond to others? Do you think that people can tell that you are a Christian by the way you act and the words you say? Do you put in that extra effort each day to spend time with God in hopes of becoming more like Him? Sometimes I forget that the clothes that I put on in the morning, I take back off at night, but the time I spend building a relationship with God, lasts for eternity. 20 years from now no one is going to remember the way that I did my hair today, but they will remember how I treated them. They will remember if I professed to be a Christian, but my actions didn't back it up. But they probably won't have a clue what my shoes looked like or what color of eye shadow I wore to the prom. When I look at life from that perspective, I no longer desire to catch someone's eye with my clothing, but I want them to notice my relationship with Christ through the way I interact with others.

Reflection:

Do you want others to notice you for your looks or for who you really are?

Application Step:

Make a commitment to spend more time on your relationship with Christ than on your outward appearance.

Prayer:

Father God, I love you. I really do. However, sometimes I fail to show that. I tend to get caught up in the things of this world. I want to look good for others Lord, but I can't seem to remember that it's not my hair or clothing that really makes an impact on others. The condition of my heart and how that effects my actions is what leaves a lasting impression on those that I meet. Lord, I don't want to be remembered as a hypocrite. I want to be remembered as someone who brought glory to your name. Please help me to become the person you want me to be, and to put less of my focus on things that really aren't that important in the long run. In the name of your precious son, Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

Below are two photos, the first one is clothing styles from the 90's, the second one is clothing styles from 2011, see how the styles have changed over the years. So what you wear now, could and will change, but the way you treat a person, will be with you for the rest of your life. So let your inner beauty shine, and don't just let the outter beauty take over.

::Being Rescued::

Where is my prince charming?

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

Psalm 40:2

Most girls have dreamed of being rescued by their prince charming at some point in their lives. We dream of him riding up on a big white horse, and carrying us away. We grow up watching movies of princesses trapped in castles or lying in a deep sleep, just waiting for their prince charming to come to the rescue. Do you want to know something though? Our prince has already come. He came 2000 years ago to rescue us. His work was completed when He laid down his life for us. Death could not hold our prince though, because our prince is the prince of peace. He is the only perfect human that ever lived and much more, He isn't just some fairy tale. No, our prince is real and death couldn't keep Him in the grave because death is the penalty for sin, and our prince is sinless. Our prince rose from the grave after 3 days and is now sitting by His Father's side in heaven, waiting for the day when He is allowed to return to bring us home with Him. He already saved us. He lifted us up out of the slimy pit, out of the mud of sin, and He set our feet on solid rock and gave us a firm place to stand. He told us that since He had saved us, He was going to go and prepare a place for us. Our princes saving work is completed, we are saved through Him, and Him alone. How wonderful it is to know that He didn't just abandon us after saving us, but that He went to make a new home for us, where we will be able to spend all eternity safe from harm.

So next time you are feeling down, and long for a prince to come to carry you away, remember that you have a prince, and He is coming back soon to bring you home. Wouldn't it be a good idea to be ready?

Reflection:

Are you thankful that Christ our prince of peace came to rescue us from sin? Are you ready and eagerly awaiting His return?

Application Step:

Remember to thank God for sending Jesus to rescue us from sin. Show God that you are thankful by praying for Jesus' return, and ask God to help you be ready to greet Him with a smile!

Prayer:

Father God, I am so thankful that princes don't just exist in fairy tales, but that you truly did send a prince to rescue me. Thank you so much! I would be lost in a sinking world if it weren't for what Jesus did for me. I know that someday Jesus is going to come back to bring me home, and I pray that until that time comes that I will remember all that He has done, and is doing for me. Help me to honor my prince with my life, so that when He returns I can greet Him with my arms wide open. In the name of my prince, the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.

::Falling Leaves::

October's poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter. ~Nova Bair

Yup, its that time of year again. Summer has left, but winter is not quite here yet. Fall, Autumn...whatever you may call it, its the time for jackets, falling leaves and colder temps. Its been autumn where I live for a few weeks now, and boy has it started to shown! As you can tell the leaves have begun to fall and the nights have begun to start earlier. Tonight at around 7, it was already almost pitch dark outside! With winter just around the corner, enjoy the season with such festivities like Thanksgiving and Carving Pumpkins! Enjoy your days playing in the leaves!

::What's Next::

Sometimes you run out of ideas and words but the worst is, you’re too lazy to care about what will be your next entry. You don’t have to be great to become a blogger. Honestly, if you can’t express your thoughts in writing have it by posting photos. I try to post a blog everyday, but for that to happen, I need to think of something interesting to think about....and well my life is just not that interesting haha.

::This Won't Stop Till I Say So::

67 days, 10 weeks, 1608 hours, 96480 hours........this will be the next time I see you! I know its a bit insane, but I'm insanely in love with you and insanely miss you!

::Happy Birthday My Love::

Happy Birthday Jordy! I love you so much! I put togther this little slideshow of our pics! I know you have seen them a million times, but I have made a few changes to some of them ;) Hope you like it! And I wish I could be in TB with you! MUAH!

::FLU? EWWW!::

So this morning I woke up at 7 am to get ready for school. I was up and awake and it was great! Everything was on my side this morning...though I was still running to catch the bus.....-_-...... Around lunch time I wasn't feeling pretty well but I knew why so I called my mom to bring me some meds to school. After taking my meds...I was waiting for them to work....but my problem got worse and worse....then I started to not feel well at all to a point I was on the verge of tears.....these were the beginning symptoms of something worse then what I thought. We were in make up class and just the color from my face was not normal, I was in alot of pain and I felt sick to my stomach. Now I'm not the type to complain alot if I'm in little pain. We began the class and got partners to start working on. I left class for a few and came back. I started to work on my partner Alex, and I started to feel really nauseous. She asked me if I was going to be ok, and I told her I wasnt, I knew I wasnt. So I left class and ran to the washroom. I ran to the stall before I got sick and just sat on the floor in pain hunched over, knees up, ANYTHING to make the pain go away...after getting sick a few more times...I had no energy in my body left and I was in so much pain that I didnt want to stand up. I called my mom from the stall crying and told her to come pick me up. In about 10 mins she was going to be there....but I still had to tell my teacher I was leaving and get all my stuff together, cuz I was already set up to start Alex's makeup. So about 5 mins later of sitting in insane abdominal pain I forced myself to me feet....but that didnt really get me too far....I just layed against the opposite wall of the stall in pain.....It was like having the 48 hr flu ALL OVER AGAIN! :( Now if you have experienced this before, you know what Im talking about. And its Not NOt NOT fun!!!!!I finally came out of the stall, tears streaming down my face, disgusting taste in my mouth and every last bit of color gone from my face....I looked like a dead man walking basically. I walked into the classroom and Alex knew there was something wrong and got my stuff together for me, as I went to go tell Jen (my proff) that I was going home...but I kinda choked on my words and tryed to hold back the tears....When Im not feeling well and need to leave school I really dont like it....When I walked back to Alex, I got really dizzy and my body started over heating.....Now I deffently knew there was something wrong with me, because its always way to cold in the classroom and when I get over heated in a 60 F room well.......Kerri got me a chair to sit on so I didnt faint and I think beth started rubbing my back to make me feel better....everyone else had stopped what they were doing also to see if I was ok. Thanks guys :) Means alot! Alex went out to go find my mom and the rushed into the room and out to the car I went...at this point I also couldnt feel like my arms and hands/fingers.....they were compleatly numb and I had no clue why!??? So I was scared and my mom took me to the hospital....By the time we got there the pain in my stomech and from prior to with the cramps I was just doppled over in pain and rocking back and forth to make it go away....At one point I even asked my mother to jsut give me a shot or meds or something to make the pain go away.....Now Ive never been in labor before...but Im pretty sure thats what that pain feels like! I got all registered and then I went from being over heated to getting really cold....I didnt have a change of clothes so I was just in my uniform from school. About an hour after being registered, I ran to bathroom cuz I knew I was going to be sick again....twice more did I get sick and this had brought it to a total of 7 times being sick in about an hour and a half.....The pain was still there and it was staying strong, so I moved back to the couch I was laying on in the waiting room, curled up into a ball and tryed to rest the pain off...when I woke up the pain was gone and I wasnt getting sick anymore...but I was still really cold....130, 230, 330.....finally I get into see a nurse and I was feeling better but not 100%. Thankfully the getting sick part and the pain had gone away!!!!!!! 330, 430, 530....A doctor finally came in and examened me, and gave me an answer to why this was happening and according to her I have a stomach flu.....So my powerade and I will become good friends over the next few days.....But Im just soo thankful that the pain is gone and ive stopped getting sick! I am quite tired though......hopefully I am able to rest and get better soon!

::What Do I give Thanks To?::

O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. - Psalm 30:12

These are my Top 10 things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving.

10. I am thankful that I live in a house and I have a bed to sleep in at night.

9. I am thankful that I have the opportunity to get an education and go to school.

8. I am thankful that I can go to church and not be afraid of being thrown in jail.

7. I am thankful that I have the possessions I have such as electronics, clothes etc.

6. I am thankful that I am able to eat everyday and not wonder when my next meal will be.

5. I am thankful that I have such a great group of friends, there like my second family.

4. I am thankful that I have good health and that I have such resources like doctors and a dentist.

3. I am thankful for my family and my pets.

2. I am thankful for my wonderful boyfriend who I love so much!

And my Number 1 thing I am most thankful for is......

1. God put me on this earth and hes the reason why I live and breath every day! 

::Its Not A Goodbye, Its A See You Later::

So this weekend, I was supposed to take a roadtrip for Thanksgiving, up to Thunder Bay, but I was starting to have doubts. After a few days of thinking about it, I then called it off. It was just to risky so there was no point. If I want to see him, I wanted to see him alive....Who knows what could happen on a sketchy greyhound bus with a bunch of people you dont know and a bunch of street people...(not meaning in a bad way) but you know......and to spend $333 just to spend a half a day with him is just not worth it! So yeah...unfortunally he will be spending Thanksgiving with his two buddies Ty and Curt.

Also along with travels, my dear friend Isaac who was mentioned in this blog post....
http://alysha-365daysoftheunknown.blogspot.com/2011/06/daylight-come-and-me-dont-wanna-go-home.html will be leaving tomorrow. Hes going off to pursue his dreams, and this includes moving to New Zeland. He wants to surf, and go to school for teaching so he can become a youth pastor. Its an awesome job and an awesome oppertunity for him. Especially at his age, and the fact that he is going with just a friend. Im going to miss him so much, and it just bugs me when some of our friends are like oh im not going to miss him, or like hes being a tool blah blah blah....but i guess they dont know his back story and i do soo....Isaac, I hope you have the best travels ever! I pray that God will bless you with many oppertunities on your trips and also your studies abroad. I pray that you have the safest travels possible ( yes I want to see you again at some point in life) and that wherever the Lord decides to take you that you recieve it with open arms and an open heart. That you do not fear away from the Lord. He will be with you through thick and thin. All I have left to say is that Im going to miss ya tons! Write, Skype,,something to stay in touch and that a wuv ya buddy! Have fun and I will see you later! :)

::Happy Thanksgiving!::

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

What are you thankful for? 

::Whats Next?::

This will be me in 6 months....then life starts....why so soon?

::The Boyfriend Tag::

THE BOYFRIEND SURVEY
Answer every question fast – put down your first answer.

What is his name? Jordan

How old is he? 18, he will be 19 next thursday

Height? like 6 ft

Eye Color? green

Hair Color? red

Is he pretty? hhaha pretty funny ;)

Is he cute? yup :)

Is he funny? yes!

Is he unique? oh very much!

How long have you been going out? 3 months and 3 days haha

Do you love him? yes!

Who said I love you first? him

How long do you plan on being with him? the rest of my life :)

Would you steal or lie for him? why would i need to....

Would you stand up for him? i could attempt....im kinda short lol

Would you protect him even if they were at fault? idk....

If some one touched him in the wrong way what would you do? call them out

Do you trust him? yes!

Whats your favorite thing about him? he is super sweet

Whats his favorite music? oldies

Whats his favorite food? i dunno....?

Would you stop doing something for them? depends...probs yes

Is he a jealous person? yes he is lol

How often do you think of them? everyday! IMY BOO!

Have you sang for them? hahah in the car

Would you let some one or something keep you from seeing him? nope

Does he call you every day? nope but we have skype dates twice a week, i dont like talking on the phone

Do they smoke? nope!

Name one thing you would change about him? he wasnt 16 hours away

Has he changed you? nope

When was the last time you saw him? a month and 3 days ago

Does he go to your school or work with you? nope

Would you love him no matter what? yup

What would make you break up with him? if all this was a lie and he lied to me about everything

Have you seen him cry? almost

Has he bitten you? umm no?

Does he hate you? nope!

Does he trust you? yup

Does he let you touch him? ughh i guess....? hha

Is he dedicated to you? yes!

Is he some one you want to be with for a long time? yuppers :)

How long have you known him? 10 months

Why did you choose him? because that is not only I but who God wants me to be with

What would be the perfect date with him? mmmmm......hahhaa idk....

Have you met his parents? kinda...:S

Has he met your parents? yup

Do your best friends like him? yup

::I Want You To Take over Control::

Hello, you would be?
alysha

Promise not to lie on these?
ok :P

How many times a week do you go on Facebook?
everday

If you were twelve and you could see yourself now, would you be disappointed?
nope....

When did you last receive a text message?
at 9:45 pm and the last bbm was at 11:47

Do you have any plans for the weekend?
well i was supposed to take a road trip but that was cancelled so saturday I just hung around the house, it was too cold and too windy to go outside and i skyped my boo, and on sunday I have church, then facial for Issac ( i promised like two years ago ) and youth it will be sad :( And I really need to study for my french unit test on monday.....

You receive $50 without any reason. What do you spend it on?
savings

Who do you go to when you need to talk to someone?
jordo, sabrina, meghan

What is wrong with you right now?
im cold.....

Were you single on your last birthday?
yup

Are you happy with your life at the moment?
very much :)

Who was the last person who called you?
phone call my mom? skype call jordo :)

Have you had any beer this week?
nope :)

Does anyone disgust you?
some people

Have you ever kissed somebody while they were driving?
nope

Which smells better: a sharpie or gasoline?
neither :S

What's your favourite holiday?
christmas

Do you get drunk every weekend?
no

Who do you talk to on the phone the most?
nobody

How many drugs are in your system?
none

The person who hurt you the most recent calls and needs you. Do you go?
ya...but i dont have a way of getting there

Do you currently have any bite marks/hickeys on your body?
nope

Do you always answer your texts?
yup

Do you fall for people easily?
it depends...well i guess that answered the question so no

What's your current mood?
happy, content, tired, cold

Do you have to sleep with a television on?
no.

Do you own a digital camera?
i did...long story short it died 3 hrs before gr12 grad

What do you want right this second?
a big hug from my boo, for my friend to not leave, to be warm, and to not be broke

When's the last time you stayed up late because you were talking to someone?
idk

Have you done something recently that you regret?
nope

Has anyone said that they love you in the last week?
yes 3 hrs ago :)

Have you lost a family member to cancer?
yeah :(

Is it ever too late to apologize?
depends on the situation

Think back to August. Who did you like?
my bug a boo :)

Are your fingernails painted?
yes, and its polished...we paint houses....

Is there someone you wouldn't mind kissing right now?
tehe ^_^

Have you ever cried while you were on the phone with someone?
not that i can remember

What was the last thing you drank?
a chocolate milkshake

What was the reason behind the last time you cried really hard?
jordo left....and now its going to be because isaac leaves.....:'(

What are you doing at this very second?
this

Do you believe that there's good in everybody?
if you dig deep enough

Are you the same person as you were at the beginning of 2008?
oh gosh gr gr 9 or 10.....nope

Would you ever get a piercing?
my ears are good...no thanks

Who did you have a meaningful conversation with last?
probs jordo or sab i cant remember

What are your plans for this coming week?
school, workouts, homework, studying, church, skype with boo

Who was the last person you talked to at school?
ughhhh i think i said by to lori my proff on thursday

What were you doing at eight this morning?
sleeping.

Do you wear eyeliner?
yeah

Are you going to get high later?
no.

Did anything cute happen in the last week?
ummmm..............??????????? I honestly cant remember

What are you wearing on your feet?
slippers

Do you know anyone named Molly?
nope

Are you a morning person or a night person?
id say night person

What was the last thing to truly upset you?
jordan moving to thunder bay for school

What is your favourite day of the week?
wednesday, friday, saturday...why? wed/sat i get to skype date my boo and friday cuz i have no school and i get to sleep in :)

Do you hate anyone at this moment in time?
nope

Are you wearing any jewellery?
nope

Are you in a good mood right now?
yep :P

Will your next kiss be a mistake?
nope

Is anything bugging you right now?
nope

Have you ever been called a bitch?
well no but ive been called a s*** before for no reason.....

What time do you wake up on a daily basis?
monday - 930
tuesday - 7
wednesday - 7
thursday - 930
friday - whenever
saturday - whenever
sunday - 8

Do you like to wear sweatpants?
ya!!!!! If i could live in yoga pants the rest of my life i would

Do you ever think what if about anything?
ya

In the past week, what would you go back and change?
ugh.....idk????

Is there one girl you trust with everything?
ya

Is your life falling apart or coming together?
a little of both but mostly coming together...i am growing up and getting into my last year of my teenage years..like i was sitting in my friend's apt and i could imagine myself living in something like that it was wierd

Is there a song that every time you hear it, you think of someone?
yes

When was the last time you went to the mall?
thursday had to go buy nail clippers

How many kids do you want?
idk.....the question seems to haunt me

Do your lips get chapped often?
sometimes....if i go to the dentist, if its windy and if i lick them too much

Was yesterday better than today?
 umm i dont know they were both good days

Would you go out in public looking like you do now?
yeah :) I look super de duper cute :) hahha

Do you get distracted easily?
kinda, according to jordo i have major ADD

Do you plan on getting married someday?
one day:)

Would you change the past if you could?
not sure,trick question.

Tell me, do you miss someone?
all day everyday.

Whats on your mind?
nothing....

Do you think you're good enough for the person you like?
yah :) thankfully haha im a very picky person....and also wierd but oh well

Last person you kissed, how many times did you cry over them?
lets see.......
1. when i realilized i was falling in love with him before we were dating
2. when he told me he didnt want anything serious before going to school...thankfully that changed
3. random times while just praying about which direction to take
4. 2nd last time before he left for school
5. the last time i saw him

Have you ever been called beautiful?
yep

Do you want someone back in your life?
ya....just back to way things used to be....i miss being able to tell you everything tbm.....

Think back five months ago, were you single?
yes

Has anyone told you they don't want to ever lose you?
yup....and then they did lose me...then they kinda got me back...were friends but it wont be like it used to be....

Do you replay things that have happened in your head?
yep

Is your life anything like it was 2 years ago?
no

Are all guys players and cheaters?
depends on the guy

Do you think you can last in a relationship for six months?
i think so..i guess we will see...my first and last relationship was 6 months and a week....yesterday jordo and I celebrated 3 months <3 Love you more then anything boo!

Are you good at hiding your feelings?
NO.

Do you like to cuddle?
love it :)

Have you met anybody that changed your life?
yeah

Is there a boy who can ALWAYS make you smile?
ya ^_^

Who was the last person you cried in front of?
ughh.....i'd say jordo

Do you have a reason to smile right now?
ya :)

What's something you're looking forward to?
christmas :) :) :) JORDO'S HOME!!!! 84 DAYS :)

Is there something you'd like to say to the one person?
yes. i love you

How many cars do you have?
parents have 3, 2 actually operate

Did you forgive the last person that hurt you?
ya....why...cuz it hurt too much to not forgive him

What do you have more of a problem with, remembering or forgetting?
oh gosh....remembering for the word

Do you think things will change in the next few months?
depends....

Would you date someone three years older than you?
probably not

Have you ever felt lonely?
yes

Have you ever lost someone who meant a great deal to you?
yeah, he's back now though

Can you count on anyone to be there for you, always?
ya

Where’s the last place you went?
stokes inland last night

What are you thinking about right now?
nothing

Do you miss someone?
yes :( :( :(

When will you turn 18?
last year

When was the last time you got mad?
dunno

Do you believe ex's can be friends?
depends...in my case nope

Do you think it's possible to be friends with someone you wanna be with?
yup! Jordan and I were friends for 7 months before we started dating

Would you rather visit a zoo or an art museum?
ZOO....you dont even know how many art museums i have seen! -_-

Was your last kiss drunk or sober?
sober

Want someone you can't have?
nope

Do you believe in young love?
yeah

Have you ever smoked tobacco out of a hookah?
a what?

Is there anyone you cannot go a day without talking to?
yes..

Do you regret something you did yesterday?
nope

Have you ever been in a wedding?
yeah

Whose bed other than your own did you sleep in last?
ughh...i dont remember

Anything you would change about your life right now?
my bf was home, my friends werent gone, issac wasnt leaving, ben and i were still close friends, i wasnt broke

What jewelry are you wearing?
none...i have a string bracelet on but i dont know if you would classify it as jewelry

Are you mad at someone right now?
not mad

Are you a forgiving person?
to forgiving.

What's something you really want right now?
to sleep.

Would you ever kiss the last person you kissed again?
yes, and i only want to kiss him and no one else :)

::And I Don't Want To Miss A Thing::

What's on your bucket list.....?

1. Vist California
2. Go to Times Square for New Year's Eve
3. Catch the bouquet thrown at a wedding.
4. Go to Europe
5. See the Eiffle Tower in person
6. Have a song written or sung just for me
7. Find something I am good at
8. Not to take everything so personally and serious
9. Learn to enjoy mornings
10. Finish highschool
11. Finish college
12. Go to a castle
13. Meet someone famous
14. Go to a concert
15. Be a camp counselor
16. Be in the newspaper
17. See a panda
18. Go to a zoo
19. Go on a road trip
20. Visit the Eaton Center
21. Go to Disney World
22. Go on a cruise
23. Have a surprise party thrown for me
24. Dance in the rain
25. Have someone love me, for me
26. Kiss in the rain
27. Kiss in the snow
28. Fly first class
29. Live in a big house with a front door
30. Be a mom
31. Be a wife
32. Have straight, white teeth
33. See a musical on broadway
34. Do the free hugs campaign
35. Do the 30 hr famine
36. Volunteer for a local charity
37. Have a friend in another country
38. Win an award
39. Own a blackberry
40. Be told that I made someone's day
41. Travel to Malian, Italy for Fashion week
42. Become a make up artist
43. Visit a Louis Vitton Store
44. Have a sunset picnic
45. Learn how to play a musical instrument
46. Go to a symphony
47. Be on a team in high school
48. Be in a club in high school/college
49. Do something someone told me I couldn't
50. Be in a school play
51. Be taller then my mom
52. Be a bridesmaid
53. Go to the drive in
54. Go camping
55. Visit the ocean
56. Be fit
57. Last in a realationship for more the 6 months
58. Be on my high school's dance team
59. Live in a different city
60. Go on a plane
61. Go on a train
62. Meet my prince
63. Live in a big city
64. Meet someone with the same name as me
65. Read through the whole bible
66. Be organized
67. Own a kitten
68. Spend New Year's Eve with the one I love
69. Learn to like sports
70. Watch Star Wars and Lord of the Rings
71. Do something I like doing
72. Go on a road trip across canada
73. Go to florida
74. Visit Toronto
75. Be on tv
76. Learn a different language
77. Pull an alnighter
78. Be a good example for others
79. Go to bed before 8 pm
80. See a shooting star
81. Live through a blackout
82. Be the best I can be
83. Be a model in a fashion show
84. Watch a sunrise
85. Visit the West Edmonton Mall
86. Go to IMATS in either Toronto, Cali or Las Vagas
87. Compleate this list before im 60 :)