My Thought-ful Playground

oh hi there

2010-04-05T12:24:00.000-07:00

more like oh bye there.

i can just feel the time coming for me moving to tumblr.

my reasons why you may ask?

: the iTouch app

: it's prettier

: it's easier

: i've had this little blog since i think the eighth grade, it's time for a fresh new start

well this may as well be my last post on this little blog, oh well.

eight months

2010-04-01T19:30:00.001-07:00

honestly, i don't know what i would do if i didn't have rupert (my camera). me and the big guy have been through so much together. we went to summer camp we've done some photo shoots, we traveled to kenya, and who could ever forget chi alpha. in fact he has played such a huge role in capturing my most favorite moments with my favorite people. and i love it so so much. boy oh boy, it's been a great eight months rupert. well whoever invented cameras, i sure do owe them a HUGE thanks.

well would you look at that, two posts in one day

the sweet sound of freedom

2010-04-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

in this case that sweet sound was the school bell going off announcing that it is time for spring break!!!! yay yay yay!! i couldn't be anymore excited, right when i got out of call i literally did a little jump for joy, not caring who saw. sorry, but i have been waiting for this day to come for quite a while. and i am so stoked for this week. i don't really have much planned but i will soon. all i know is that it shall be a week filled with friends, love and a whole lot of pictures.

dates that are up

2010-03-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

More commonly known as UPDATES!

-- last weekend i finally go to see all my church friends that i missed so dearly. that night, i fell in love with hearing the words, "welcome home". that just warmed my heart.

--spring break is in a matter of weeks, so excited!1

--how much sense does this make? it was 75 on monday and today it was freezing cold all morning.

--i love planners, i got a new one the other day. i didn't really like the cover sooo i drew my own (:

--speaking of art, we are painting ugh. i like painting but only as a "just for fun" kinda thing

-- i like it when people a randomly kind, especially complete strangers who complemented my outfit today.

-- i don't have side bangs anymore which makes me happy. now i have plane ol' normal bangs that i love so much.

-- i love my zebra backpack from KENYA, i pretty much take it with me everywhere. i like to see people give second look when they see a 16 year-old girl using a zebra backpack as a purse

-- so lately i have been addicted to listening to this band A Rocket to the Moon. i love the music so so much.-- Random fact: i almost know all the lyrics to bust a move, skills!

-- o.k sooo. the saturday before i left for kenya i had to accept the idea of saying goodbye to 2 of my favorite guy friends and then when i came home i had to accept the idea that i wouldn't be able to see them for 2 weeks! but this weekend, i FINALLY get to see them both. i am just so excited and they will also be seeing me with ma new bangs!

-- i really really really miss the dominican republic, a lot

-- i think i might get a new pair of TOMS this weekend ,yay!

this is what i am:

2010-02-11T19:37:00.000-08:00

Life is very fun for me right now,

and this is why:

>> I am halfway done with my sophomore year.

>> I lave for Kenya in a few weeks!! Woohoo!

>> This weekend at church I will be singing the glee verson of 'Sombody to Love'!!!

>> My friends. I love them so so dearly.

>> God's complexities. I love that I have so much to learn about Him and His plan for my life.

>> I am almost done with drivers ed!

>> These lyrics from a song :

"I don't need a telescope to see hope and that makes me feel brave."

>> My new science class, so easy, such a fun teacher!

>> My indie music playlist. Don't judge.

>> Another 16th birthday pary is tomorrow!!

>> My small group. I love them with all my heart.

Study (verb)

2010-01-26T19:12:00.000-08:00

Finals, noun: To study very hard until your eyes burn down. Happens twice during the school year.

Actually there are only some classes that I can not stand studying for a long period of time. Especially when I don't even know what the test is gonna be like. Which is stupid and inexcusable. At the moment I really don't feel like getting a head start on studying for my Bio and History final (which are Thursday). I mean I just got a really good book to read and I have been proving that I am slightly unable to survive my Glee absence without looking back on some of the episodes or listening to the music. Oh well. But at least I don't have school on Friday. Now maybe then I can completely finish driver's ed or just being glad that I am almost half way done with my sophomore year. Crazy, ya I know.

Funny B(acon)ones

2010-01-15T15:26:00.000-08:00

For those of you who know me, I can not stand bacon. Judge me tender please. Anyways, in English class the other day some how, the subject of bacon came up. I don't know why to be honest. This girl next to me was going on and on about how amazing this bacon that she had on Christmas it was, "The best bacon ever!" Of course I did mention my dislike of bacon. Then all of the sudden my friend Adam said,
"Wait are you guys talking about bacon?"
Me: "Ya, why?"
Then the next thing I knew he pulled of of his backpack, a bag full of bacon!!! It was the funniest thing that ever happened in that class. Even though I don't like bacon, that doesn't mean that I can't laugh about it.

Tik Tok Like a Clock

2010-01-07T19:08:00.000-08:00

Goodness, already this month is going by quickly. It is just so hard for me to believe that I leave for Chi Alpha (winter camp) next Saturday! Then the next weekend I sing for High School Ministry (A.K.A HSM). Then that following week is finals. Man there is just so much stuff going on in so little time. It's so hard for me even to rap my mind around the fact that at that time I will be half way through my sophomore year. That's just so crazy.

It's weird how one day I'll say, "Now that Christmas break is over can we just skip to Chi Alpha, winter formal, Kenya, spring break, then summer?" Then the next day I say that time goes by too fast. Oh well, as much as I"d like to skip my way to all my fun events I'll just be grateful for each day I've been given.

Glee

2010-01-01T15:01:00.000-08:00

I love this show, I really do. I love how each of the these guys are all SUPER talented. It's almost unfair that their so talented. I don't know how Fox expects the fans to just sit still and wait until April for the next season to come out. That's just cruel. The only things that are holding me over is: The soundtrack and hulu. Still, April is just a long time from now.

My First Post of Twenty Ten

2010-01-01T11:44:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year everyone!!!!

Oh Nine, So Fine!!

2009-12-31T21:45:00.000-08:00

Gosh, I just cannot believe that this is the end of 2009! Man what a life changing and incredible year. I have a made so many new awesome new friends and I don't regret a single moment I have had with them. I have gone to the Dominican Republic, became a stronger person, and grew in the old relationships I already had. I love my friends so dang much. I can't even describe how thankful and blessed to have them in my life. I feel so lucky to even say that I know them! They inspire me to grow stronger in my relationship with God and are there for me when I'm loosing my grip of hope. I thank God for a wonderful and memorable year and for all the people He has put into my life.

Two thousand nine was an amazing year, but now I an ready for an even better two thousand ten! Gosh 2010, even hearing that makes me feel weird. I can't wait to fall in love with Kenya this March and hopefully be able to go back to my other love..the Dominican Republic! I'll also be driving! Oh and next fall I'll be a upperclassman! That's so crazy! Time just goes by to so fast! I don't really have any goals for this next year but I think I'll come up with them soon, I don't know. I'm not they type who thinks of these kinds of things. I love the life I live right now where I am surrounded by God's grace and people that I love so so much.

And so I conclude this last post of 2009 I say Happy New Year to you all!

Happy 2010!!!!

This One Time in Art Class..

2009-12-04T20:03:00.000-08:00

Today I was so excited to see my latest art project complete. So having nothing else to do I went up to my teacher and asked if there was another project I can start on. He told me to go on the computer and find a cartoon characters I'd like to draw. So I went on Google and typed in Phineas and Ferb and started drawing. I was very happy with the result:

Letters:

2009-10-23T17:26:00.000-07:00

Dear AriZona Green Tea//:
I love you.
I really do.

Dear Brown Hair//:

I am excited to see you again.

I hope I can see you soon.

Dear Farmvil//:

I have no desire to start playing you on facebook.

I have a lot better things to do then harvest virtual crops.

Dear Indie clothes//:

I love you.

I'm a fan .

Dear Rain//:

I loved seeing you last week.

Please feel free to come back soon.

Tomorrow would be nice.

Dear TOMS//:

I really love you a lot.

I am your #1 fan.

Dear New Headbands//:

You're cute.

Dear Owl City//:

Your music makes me smile, really it does.

Dear New Shirt//:

I can't wait to see you in the mailbox this week.

Hello World! (Again)

2009-10-23T16:29:00.001-07:00

My reasons for not blogging:

SCHOOL

HSM BAND

LIFE

I am sorry for the upsets to the 5 people who read my blog but I have been a busy little SOPHOMORE and have been enjoying life. So in honer of my return here is a long random post made by me just for you.

One Year- Last weekend I was singing for the adult services (Big Church) at church. On Sunday night I realized that exactly one year ago, a very good friend of mine came up and said hi to me for the first time. Realizing that I couldn't help but break down into tears and cry. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't be in the HSM band singing, I wouldn't have know all the awesome people i now know and i might not have gone to the Dominican Republic. CrAzY!!!! Thinking about that I was reminded of how God works in such awesome ways.

Sweet 16- I am so stoked that I am turning 16 in a couple of months! Even though I won't be getting my license (since i still don't have my permit) I'm still excited and happy. I can't wait to be in a place with a big dance floor and I'm surrounded by the loves of my life.

Math- This year I am in Geometry. Gross? Not at all?! I actually love my class and the subject. And I'm real good at it too. I don't know why but my mom says it's because I'm artistic which makes it easy for me. The funny thing is that when I am drawing in art (especially people) I can easily spot geometric shapes. Weird? Ya. Exciting? I guess.

Art Class- I really (x10) love my class. I love that I am doing what I love and building up my skills. I love to be surprised that I have a skill like this. Ex: When I first start a project I first think, "I hope I can do this good". But then I look at the finished project and I am amazed by how I put it together. Then I think, "I did this?!" I thank God for blessing me with my artistic skill.

Indie- If you have ever heard or seeing the Indie style I realized I really like that style. It's just me: simple, elegant, fun, and cool.

And now for da BIG news..........

I'm going to KENYA!!!!

I cannot wait for this trip. It's a big trip but I think I'm up for it. As I was in the Dominican Republic I just grew a love for serving people like that and playing with the very cute kids. March 4-14. Oh YES!

So there you have it. An update on my life

enjoy.

I.......

2009-08-25T21:08:00.000-07:00

I am not ready for summer to end.
I am kinda, but not so much, excited for my sophomore year to begin.
I don't like starting school on a really random day, Tuesday .(Sep. 1st)
I would like to get fake glasses. (I'm sorry that was random)
I am jealous of my friends who start school the week after me.
I wish i had more plans in the week.
I refuse to spend my last days of summer in the house.
I am about half way done with drivers ed!
I can't believe i turn 16 in a matter of months!
I miss my old friend, the rain.
I didn't like that it was 95 degrees out today.
I have a lot more to say.
I just don't have a lot of room to say it.
I think i'm done with this list.

So

2009-08-25T20:52:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since i last blogged. Truthfully my life hasn't really been interesting enough to blog about. And besides, i m talking to about 5 people here. Also i was sick all last week, which was not fun. Not fun in the least bit. Well the thing is that i wasn't the only one of my friends that was sick. Turns out a whole bunch of people who went to the second week of Ojai got sick, weird. But i am proud to say, i survived my sickness and was able to sing that weekend. So there you have it. I'm not sure if i will be blogging daily again but hey what happens, happens.

Ojai '09 Oh My!

2009-08-14T18:12:00.000-07:00

I just came back from the best week of camp in the world!

So Great!

So Fun!

So Strange....but still great!

I saw God work in such awesome ways I couldn't believe. GOD IS SO AMAZING!

And now for the main event.........a lovely list of just some of my favorite things about my week.

The Camp. Oh what a beautiful place! Oh what a beautiful first sight to see when i woke up each morning. The whole place was incredible! It was even better at night with all those gorgeous, bright stars placed in the night sky. Whenever i looked up at those precious things i was reminded oh how creative God is. I was just in awe of how He could come up with all of it! That's one of the reasons why i love camp. To get away from the city, focus on God, and enjoy the beauty.

The Speaker. Josh Riebock. I loved how he told stories that i have heard millions of times and show me something new in them. He just explained things so dang good! He is such an awesome, hilarious, and powerful speaker. His stories have changed the way i will live out my faith from now on.

The Rec. games. So crazy. So fun! So brilliant.

The God moments. It was God moment after God moment with me and one specific friend of mine. I loved it! I love how God worked in us through are talks. Some of you might say, "Those just might be simple coincidence." But wrong! It was so amazing, indescribable, and just plain awesome.

Date/Camps Got Talent/Dance Party Night. Oh my what an awesome way to spend the last night/morning of camp. My date...a freshmen friend. The talent show............so DANG funny! Oh and the dance party even better! It was so fun! I just danced the morning away with some awesome people. We are so crazy when we're together and i love it with a very large chunk of my heart.

The Fellow Camp Peeps. I made some awesome new friends and got closer with some awesome old ones. I love how I not only got closer in my relationship with God but also with some great friends. It was just what I needed. I had such amazing and growing conversations. I was surrounded with so many awesome people that I am so lucky to be able to call my friends.

The Food. Ok maybe not the food.

Now I have a surprise for all 5 of you who read my blog. Some of my favorite pictures curticy of Harry (my camera).

Kyle and then Grant being a creeper in the back. We're just so awesome!

Devon, he's so great.

Friends of whom i love.

Mr. Tumnus (Heather) and Lucy (ME!) from Narnia remake. I love this with a large chunk of my heart.

Andrew and I. Just 2 dorky actin', God lovin', HSM band singin' people who just so happen to be friends.

So as you can see i pretty much had one of the best weeks of my life.

Bye For Now

2009-08-09T09:21:00.000-07:00

I am saying goodbye to you for one reason.

I leave for Ojai today!!!!

I am so DANG excited!!!!

Surrounded by awesome people that I love with a large chunk of my heart,

fun and

I'm so stoked to see what God has in store for me while I'm there!

WOOT WOOT!

OJAI HERE I COME!!!!

Meet Harry!

2009-08-07T15:57:00.001-07:00

Yep my brand new camera. Just got him last night. And ever since then we have been inseparable. I just love the little guy. I even have a case for him. We are so excited to go to camp on Sunday and just take sooo many pictures. And that's Harry's favorite thing to do.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Box Form

2009-08-06T11:07:00.000-07:00

What started out as a pile of boxes near my mom's office in the church office turned in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Well, I was board and I love Harry Potter. Put that and a pile of boxes together and you get this. Enjoy.

An Owl up there^^^^

Harry, Ron and Hermione down here.

Hogwarts, or a poor attempt.

October 1st, Could you Come Any Slower?

2009-08-04T17:58:00.000-07:00

As of now if I want to get a new phone Sprint only gives me a $75 rate. Meaning that only 75 dollars of it if free.

Which sucks because when getting a new phone, that's not a lot of money.

So I have to wait until October first when that doubles to $150, which is so much better than $75. Also i can get a nicer phone too .

I've had my old one for i think a little over 2 years. Or a little under. Point is i really don't like my phone very much. Don't get me wrong I am grateful for it but it gets old after a long while. Especially when you've been wanting a new one for a long time. You know what i mean?

And so i say once again: "Aw well, it's worth the wait."

8% Done

2009-08-04T16:55:00.000-07:00

I'm talking about Driver's Ed.

Ya that's right I'm back no track with it.

Now last time I had only one unit test done and then didn't start again until today. It feels good now that I have almost 10% done. It also feels good to be able to say that I'm once again working on getting my permit. The only thing is that I just want to be done with this so I can have my permit. The more friends that I know that have their permit or license the more it makes me want to be able to be done with this. But there's nothing more I can do but wait and keep on working. Oh well, it will be worth it in the end anyways.

And so for completing 4 unit tests i decided to reward myself with a few servings of chai tea.

I deserved it. :)

10 Things I Won't do When I'm Old and Grey

2009-08-03T20:32:00.000-07:00

Own a cat

Take that cat for a walk in a stroller w/ shade screen

Put the words like "Spice" and "Mellon" together when I greet my grand kids

Eat dinner at 4 PM

Wear Orthopedic shoes

Knit socks and give them as Christmas gifts to my grand kids

Have a pet bird

Drive 5 MPH on the road

Eat bran

Go to bed at 7

Just for your information: My grandparents have none of those things. Well one of my grandma's own a cat but it adopted her, she didn't get it at the pet store. But still. This was inspired my my weird old neighbor that really does things number 1 and 2. By things i mean my list not............actually I'm not gonna go there. If you don't get what i mean well, think for a second.

Oh Dear! I'm Starting to Get Worried!

2009-08-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

I just found out last night that my camera that I just got for Christmas, is broken. I'm gonna go to Target later on. Now I'm hoping that they will give me the money back and use that money pulse some cash I have saved up to buy this other camera for $280.00. Oh dear i do hope this works out. Now I know what your thinking. "What's the big deal, it's just a camera, I know you like 'em and stuff but what's the rush?". First oh all, it is a big deal and here's why.

I LEAVE FOR OJAI ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!

Ya, summer camp. And having a camera is VERY important to have around during camp.

Do you understand now?!

O' to Joy

2009-08-02T16:37:00.000-07:00

I have already made a list of 10 things that make me happy but I going to do it again. Why? Because I'm just a happy person. If you have a problem with that well then that's just to dang bad. Get over it.

sharpie tattoos
singing a real good and moving worship song
spending time with just me and a couple of guy friends
singing in the car with some awesome people
cameras. I'd just like to point out that I should thank whoever invented them. I'd be sad if we didn't have them
my ring tans
big t-shirts used as dresses
my TOMS
singing at church
Watching Harry Potter and drinking chai tea

One of 6

2009-07-31T19:00:00.001-07:00

Last night I when to a surprise 16th Birthday party for my friend Chase. Awesome night by the way. Anyways there was an airbrush tattoo guy there. I ended up getting 6 tattoos through out the night! I have: my life verse (Psalm 30:11-12) on my right arm, a dove on the side of my neck, a rose (my middle name) on my right ankle, feathers on my left arm, "Hosanna" written across my nickles, and finally as always Olam Ahava on my wrist. Ok I admit it the last on I already had on and I drew it with a Sharpie. But I still count it as one of my tattoos. And for those of you who don't know Olam Ahava means everlasting love in Hebrew.

Oh and the picture. Just for your enjoyment. Sorry you can't see it very well, I tried my best.

Red Light, Green Light

2009-07-28T20:28:00.001-07:00

For the past couple of days I have been singing at Summer Spectacular (VBS, Saddleback style). Here's how it works we (the band) do 3 songs in the morning then 3 in the afternoon. After the first set we eat breakfast then go back in the tent where we sing. We like to use our spare time in there by well doing a bunch of random stuff. But something we always do is, play a group game. Today's game.....Red Light, Green Light.

Now we play this game a bit different. For one thing, ya can't laugh or smile. Another thing Taffy (HSM band leader), will try to make us flinch or laugh. For instance he came up to my friend Kyle and started dinging "A Whole New World" from Aladdin and wrapped a pink feather boa around him. Or he'll pop a balloon in your face, weird stuff like that. That is why we will not be asking Taffy if we could play Red Light, Green Light anytime soon. Or never again.

Oh and about the picture, just kinda shows what Taffy put us through. In this case my friends Hannah and Kyle. Once his work was done he to people to take pictures of them, haha. This makes me laugh every time.

Shamwow

2009-07-28T20:21:00.000-07:00

So one of my brother's (Zac) spent some of his birthday money to buy 8 Shamwows. Don't ask me why, just continue to read this post and try to understand his weird ways. Any who, ever since then tall three of my brothers have been "spilling" their water on the floor and then cleaning up their mess with their brand new Shamwows. Not to mention they have also been showing me the absorbency powers of the Shamwow.

I know,

I live a strange life.

But I love it.

How Can I Say This?

2009-07-23T17:27:00.000-07:00

I have not written a good long post in a while (not promising that you will love this one). I think it's because my life hasn't been interesting to blog about. I don't know, point is I think it's about time I blog a long one. So with out further of due, lets get started (sorry I couldn't think of anything better to say).

I really love my TOMS. Even if they are a wee bit too small for me and that it's time I get new ones. Fortunately I have to wait until next week because I am watching a neighbors house and they won't be back until Tuesday. Then I have to wait until the 1st to get them personalized. All I know is that I want Olam Ahava (in Hebrew text) somewhere on them. I'll think of something.

I'm in the middle of Harry Potter and the Goblet of fire. I really love the book. The weird thing about me is that I will only read at night when everyone else is sleeping. I don't like reading during the day because I dislike being tired in the middle of the afternoon.

I am in love with the song "A Drop in the Ocean". If one of my guy friends sang that song to me I will love them forever. It is so dang cute.

Speaking of music I am so excited for the new Hillsong album to come out.

I have a busy week ahead of me. Me and the rest of the HSM choir will be singing at Summer Spectacular (Vacation Bible School). I can not wait.

I have not done drivers ed in such a long time. Half of me would love to be able to drive around and what not. But the other half is too lazy and hates being lazy and feels like I don't deserve it for that reason. At the same time it also feels like a competition. Whenever i hear about one of my friends saying that they are doing driving stuff I think, "Ahh, lucky". I mean it's easy but also just plain boring. Well no one promised it'd be fun.

I'd like to get a new phone a.s.a.p. I could since my contract is almost up but I'm not sure when I'd have the time to go to the Sprint store and get one.

Speaking of buying things there are 2 major items I'd love to have right now. A Mac Book and a Nikon camera (the big one). The camera is everything I want in a pro camera: small, easy to use and the best part only 280 bucks! I can get that money no problem. But the Man Book could be a problem. I mean it's $1,200. I was thinking I could pay a fraction of it and the rest is for both my birthday AND Christmas present. The down side, my birthday's not until December.

At Girls Day a group of my friends and I realized Halloween is not so far from now. That subject was brought up because we were talking about Pumpkin Fest (HSM's Halloween party). Then we were thinking of what our costumes should be. I was thinking maybe '80's or a mouse. For that I'd wear my black/gray dress, rosy cheeks, blah, blah, blah.

Olam Ahava

2009-07-23T15:58:00.000-07:00

In English means everlasting love. I came across the 2 words when I was reading a Psalm and I instantly fell in love with them. Then I thought, Wonder what that looks like in Hebrew. So I went on Google Translator and found out. It looks pretty awesome. Now I am addicted to writing it all over. In fact I am going to get my TOMS painted on the first and somewhere it's gonna say Olam Ahava (in the Hebrew text that is). Also if I ever get a tattoo this would be it. Don't worry mother, I'll wait until my 18th birthday. But for now I'll be writing it on my wrist every now and then.

Post Script: In the picture, excuse the awkward arm. And a little F.Y.I my arm is not fat in real life at all.

I Love my Friends!

2009-07-19T14:42:00.000-07:00

Chase and I aren't creepers or anything...pshhh

Oh Refinery Photo shoots you never fail to make me smile.

Monday, Monday, Monday

2009-07-17T17:36:00.000-07:00

My friend Meredith and I will be going to see Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I am so excited that I made shirts for us to wear when we see the movie.

You may be asking yourself why I made the shirts.

Ummm because it's A W E S O M E!

Out of Place Much?

2009-07-15T15:19:00.000-07:00

A few days ago I went took a little trip to Fashion Island.

Just when I thought I was having a normal day, well I spoke too soon.

Why? Because I saw 3 Chinese monks.

Shaved head, sandals with socks, long robes, the whole 9 yards.

Weird right?

Right.

Mango Fever

2009-07-12T16:50:00.000-07:00

The mangos i had in the Dominican Republic were unlike anything I've ever tasted. So sweet, so delicious. And no I'm so missing them. So when my dad came home from the store he pulled out a bag full of mangos, YAY! I was excited when I tried one this morning. Now I knew they weren't from the DR (they were from Mexico) so I didn't expect them to be real sweet. Don't get me wrong they were good, but I still miss the Dominican Republic mangos. Oh well, thanks anyways dad.

Thought About it.....Bad Idea

2009-07-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

You may or may not remember that I said that I planned on going to the Harry Potter Premier. Well let's just say, things don't always turn out the way you plan. You see I sing for PDYM on Tuesday and Thursday night. So to go and see Harry Potter at midnight on Wednesday and probably not come home to maybe 2:00 AM. And then have to sing the next night well I think you get the point about now. If you don't get it then stop looking at the screen and go see a doctor because you may be suffering from extreme stupidity. But don't you worry there is hope and with proper help you can find a cure.

Facebook Status

2009-07-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

If you have a facebook then you know that on the status box is a little question the says,"What's on your mind?". Now if i did that with my status just now i'd run out of room to write. So i'll share that with you. Enjoy.

Someone just walked into the bathroom. Don't know who, some creeper.
My hair, ew. I feel like it grew a lot since i left. I really want to get it cut a.s.a.p
Harry Potter(i will be talking about for the next few bullet points) : My friend and i had a long conversation about it. That's when you know you're a HP nerd.
I took a quiz on Facebook saying "Which Harry Potter Character Are You Most Like?". My result-Neville Longbottom. I like that character, I was happy with the result. Sure it would have been cool to be Hermime but Neville's cool.
I just realized that the movie comes out Wednesday! Ahhh I'm so dang excited.
I think my DR friends suffer from SD: Separation Disorder.
I don't get it. I mean we (the peeps from that went to the DR) decided to wear our PDYM shirts to church tomorrow. Doesn't it make more scene to wear or DR shirts. The ones with my design on it? Oh well.
SNL (Summer Nights of Laughter) is tonight. Some of my DR peeps are going and my friend Slater is in it. I'm so excited for tonight.
I want to go to Urban Outfitters. Now would be nice.
I'm worried. I have a list of songs that I need to learn and sing for PDYM Tuesday and Thursday. The list is at my house, I'm at my friend's beach house until Tuesday. I need to get the songs on iTunes.
Wait PDYM is on Tuesday. Probably a bad idea to go see the midnight premiere of Half-Blood Prince.
I miss the DR. I wish I was able to hop on a plane and fly over there.

Well, that's all folks.

It was in God's Hands

2009-07-09T12:36:00.000-07:00

When we got to the church to set up for PDYM on Saturday my friend and I decided to do the Lifehouse skit. We kinda planed on doing it but never got to practice before we left. So we asked the leaders if it was ok and they said yes but there was a catch, we only had 2 hours to practice it! In a hurry we rallied up anyone else that wanted to be apart of the skit and as we went around those who didn't which to join said, "You guys can't pull it off. It took El Toro a month and a half before they were ready." But did we listen to them, heck no.

We finally got everyone and the first thing that hit us was how we were supposed to practice if we didn't have a lap top to view the video on You Tube. A few seconds later one of the leaders from the church we were helping came in with her Mac Book and let us borrow it. F.Y.I we practiced outside in very hot and humid weather. The good news: there was a rotating fan n the celling.

As we practiced we hit yet another problem: costumes. We needed: a robe for God, a flower for the boyfriend, a hat for the guy who represented greed, a bottle and paper bag for the drunk (ME!), a dress for the model, and a hat, knife and marker for the suicide kid. Moments later....we got them from other people :)!

As we were practicing and watching the video we had a problem with timing! We came to the decision that there was a part of the song when she threw down the knife and tried to go to God. All we had to do was wing it until that point. After 2 hours of hard work and dancing, we were ready....or were we? When we got backstage we were so nerves, so many things could go wrong: the song never plays, we don't get to the part in time, everything! All we could do was pray and let God take total control of it. And let me tell ya....WE ROCKED!!! Nothing went wrong! The timing, the movements, everything was perfect! We were so thrilled to hear the cheers of the audience.

After we were done so many people came up to us crying, telling how great it was and how much they were moved! That was the greatest feeling in the world so great, i cried myself :). It was also great to hear from our team when they said that even our team leader was crying, everyone was. When i went up to my friend Bryce he said, "That was amazing! You did so good!". And to all those guys who said we couldn't do it, boy did we show them! Hahaha!

After the trip my friend Jordan put up some pictures of us doing the skit and put them up on facebook. It was good to see all those kind comments such as: "Better than El Toro", "You guys were amazing!" etc. etc.

God is so Great :).

And F.Y.I if you want to see the video go to: www.hsmdr2009.blogspot.com. And remember I played the drunk.

P.S. Sorry for the supper long post. My origanl plan was to just mention the video. But the story was too good to miss. So enjoy and your welcome. ;)

My Trip in Pictures

2009-07-09T12:19:00.000-07:00

the awesome team
the cute kids

i love these guys

this shows how awesome some of my guy friends are

"D R What!"

Bryce and i are friends but i'm not gonna lie, this is one heck of a gem. :)

Chase and Bryce :)

seriously how cute can these kids get?!

my favorite :)

Home Sweet Home

2009-07-07T11:09:00.000-07:00

I'M ALIVE! A little jet lagged but alive! Wow, that week was so incredible, so amazing. I have seen God work in such incredible ways not only in my heart but also the hearts of the rest of my team and the people of the Dominican Republic. I can definitely see myself coming back next year, oh or maybe even Africa.Now here's the thing right now my family and i are staying at our friend's beach house for the next 8 days and i don't have a way of getting my pictures. I'll figure something out. And when i do you will be able to see all the things i saw on my trip. Not to mention i will be posting about some of my favorite stories from the trip as well. It's so great to be home and see my loving family. Not to mention the American food that i missed so much ;). It was really great to be able to go to HSM vocals practice and be welcomed by some of my friends that i missed so much with open arms and encouraging words. When i saw them i was so eager to tell them all my stories. At that time i wished that i could put everyone together to sit down so i can share the amazing things God has put in my heart. Well that's all for now folks. Pictures will come soon, i hope. But before i go i would like to thank everyone for all their love, support, and prayers. I will leave you with a quote, "I never knew i could feel this much".

Love in Him,
Maddy Rose Vujnov!

Ready, Set, Dominican Republic

2009-06-29T21:32:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it.

The time has finally arrived!

I am so excited!

You can check out me and the rest of my team at: www.hsmdr2009.blogspot.com There you can be updated on everything that we are doing while in the D R.

Photos and stories are soon to come.

How Sweet

2009-06-28T14:41:00.000-07:00

My friend Slater gave me this today before I leave for the Dominican Republic.

Yes this is a real flower, just saying.

I mean seriously how awesome are my friends, very! :)

Goodbyes

2009-06-28T14:31:00.000-07:00

I have said goodbye many times.

But it doesn't get any easier

This weekend I had to say goodbye to all of my church friends since I will be in the Dominican Republic until the 6th. I am so thankful for each and every one of them and I know that God has put each other in our lives for a reason. After all the people that came up to me saying how proud they were of me. And them saying that they will be praying for me everyday I'm gone. And all of the last hug goodbyes. After all that I couldn't help but smile and thank God for such amazing friends. I hate having to say goodbye to them. But I will see them soon and it will be worth it when I share all the stories and everything. If you are one of my HSM friends I would like to say thank you for everything and I will miss you. And to all my other friends I would like to thank as well and I will miss you too. So goodbye for now I shall see you soon.

Post Script: I'll try to blog tomorrow but if I don't I will say once again: Goodbye blog land! I shall see you soon!

Thanks Andrew!!! :)

2009-06-26T14:59:00.000-07:00

Now I already mentioned that my friend Andrew has kindly let me brow his Harry Potter books for the airplane ride to the D R and for reading to finish the series. So today when I walked into the green room to sing at the Worship Conference I was given the books. When he gave them to me he told me that all together there was a total of 2,000 pages. And right when he said that this thought came into my head, Dang, I got a lot of reading to do.

In 5 Dayz

2009-06-25T15:15:00.000-07:00

I will be waking up very early

I will be ready

I will be boarding a plane

I will be leaving for the Dominican Republic!!!

Ahhh I just can't even believe that I am actually going on this life changing trip! I can not wait to see what God has in store for me when I get there.

Now keep in mind that I will be on a plane pretty much most of my day. We fly to Miami where we have a 2 hour lay over and then fly to the D.R. I know what your thinking, that's a lot of flying. I know it's early and I know I'll be tired but it will be so worth it though. But don't worry I will be prepared for that flight. I'm not going to bring my iTouch because a) I'm afraid I'll lose it and b) we're not allowed to anyways. So that got me thinking, "What am I supposed to do in those airplane rids besides sleep if I don't have my iTouch." Now I have been in this situation before and my plan didn't work out so well. But now I know what I'm up against and what to do. So today I went over to my local Barnes and Nobel and bought......Mad Libs. That has helped me survive other long distance trips before and has never failed once. I will also be bringing Harry Potter books 4-6, courtesy of my friend Andrew (Thanks Andrew!!! :). I might not finish all of them but I will bring them, just in case. And if those don't work (doubt it!0 I am still surrounded by some people that I love with every little piece of my heart (my team a.k.a my friends). I'm so excited.

Not Regrets

2009-06-24T15:44:00.001-07:00

For those of you who don't know I love Transformers. And I was so stoked to hear about the new movie. You may or may not know but it premiered tonight/ this morning at midnight. You may be thinking that I am blogging about how awesome the movie was but you would be wrong. That's right I didn't go. I wanted to but I really didn't make plans so ya. But I'm kinda glad I didn't go. The reason why is because I was very tired that day and I had to get up early the next morning. Don't get me wrong I mean I would have loved to go but I can only do so much. I mean I haven't even been out of school for a week and I have already done so much. I guess I can go see it some other time. Also I just have so much going on: Worship Conference/Refinery Drive-In movie night on Friday, Church all weekend, packing for Dominican Republic on Monday, and then I leave not-so-bright and early for the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. I know I have said this thousands of times but I'll say it again.............. I'M SO DANG EXCITED!!!!!! WOOOOOOO! And besides I still have plans to see the midnight premiere of Harry Potter ;).

The Feeling of Summer

2009-06-23T12:48:00.000-07:00

Normally it takes about a week for me to get that real feeling like you know it's summer vacation. Yesterday I didn't have that feeling. Which is weird because I was at the beach with some dear friends. Not to mention it was such a beautiful day. Oh and it was on a Monday. But today when I walked out side and felt that warm summer sun of my cheeks I knew that the summer feeling had finally come. That also might have had to do with the fact that i was coming from a new hair cut. And I love the feeling after a fresh new hair cut. You know light and just fun. Oh and in the car I was wearing my red Ray-Bans, new Refinery shirt, and torn up jean shorts. I know, I've gone OC-summer. But that's what you get in Southern California. But right now I have a view of a beautiful day out my window, drinking Coke, and having lunch. Man I love summer. :)

Harry Has a New Best Friend

2009-06-22T19:10:00.001-07:00

File

Save As:

HP+MV

Caption: "Don't worry Harry I'll help you!"

How am I Today?- Tired

2009-06-21T17:06:00.000-07:00

Last night i was at the church until 9:30 last night due to a Worship conference meeting

Once I got home I went to bed at oh 10:30 ish

The next day I woke up at 7:00 to get ready for church

Then was at church until 12:30 ish today

Now it's 5:09 and my family is at my house

7 of the people are kids ages 12 and under

Ugh!

I need sleep.

I Likes Shirts

2009-06-21T16:49:00.000-07:00

'What Time is it? SUMMER TIME!'

2009-06-19T15:36:00.000-07:00

That's right summer has finally come. Which means I am finally a Sophomore! Ahhhh i can not even begin to say how dang excited i am for this summer. It's going to rock! Already I have had an awesome day. Not counting the fact i had to take a math and English final. But i did find out that i got an A on my research and tech. final, an A in my English final and a C on my math final but it's ok because that left me with a B in the class. After school my family and i ate lunch at Red Robin. Note: one of my favorite restraints. And i will be leaving soon to spend the night at my friends house! What an awesome way of saying hello to summer.

Band Geek of the Week

2009-06-18T15:32:00.001-07:00

Name: Madison Rose Vujnov (Vino)

Nickname: Harly

Grade: 9th, 10th starting Friday the 19th!

School: Foothill! GO KNIGHTS!!

Instrument: does a mic count?

Last Movie I saw: Up <3

If a movie was made of your life, who would play you? Me of course

Who would be on the soundtrack? Nick Jonas JUST Nick Jonas

What do you want to be when you grow up? I'm letting God decide. But singing is awesome. And so is this church. ;)

Favorite School Subject: My math teacher is awesome, not my favorite subject though. English I guess. And Drama is fun.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Strawberry

Worst Injury: A "Road Rash" on my arm when I fell at school

You just won a free vacation. Where do you go? England or maybe a cruise to Hawaii

Who do you take with you? A bunch of my awesome friends

If you could hang out with any celebrity for a day, who would you choose? Umm Nick Jonas

Favorite Worship Song: Lately: Tear Down the Walls by Hillsong United. I probably don't go a day without listening to it at least once. I love it

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 30:11-12You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.

The Finals Report- Day 2

2009-06-18T11:31:00.000-07:00

The results are in for my Science final. I got an A!! Leaving my with a B in the class, phew. I haven't gotten the results for anything else but i should by tonight.

So today i had my P.E. and Research and Tech. final. In P.E. our final was a cultural dance. What did my group do you may ask? We did the Hoedown Throwdown. You may be arguing that it's not cultural but it was approved by our teacher so it was fine. I think my group did amazing. I was so happy that we were able to pull it off. I was happy to know all that work made a difference and we were able to succeed. It was really fun doing it too :). One group did this Indian dance. It was really creative and really we thought out. The music, the dancing, everything. But don't get me wrong I was proud to do the Hoedown Throwdown in front of my class and I had fun doing it too.

To end the day i had Research and Tech. I for on thought that that test was easy, no problem. It was cool that he let us listen to our iPods during the test. Even though were allowed to do that in class any day, but still. After we did the written part we made this simple little 6 slide power point about what we learned in the class, again easy.

So i guess you can say i had it really easy today and i would have to agree. But tomorrow is not only the last day of school but also the day i have my 2 hardest finals, Math and English. I wouldn't say that their hard but i would say that they take a long time. And to tell you the truth those wouldn't be my first choice to have on the last day of school when i am just ready to get the heck out of here. But hey i guess that's high school. :)

The Finals Report- Day 1

2009-06-17T13:36:00.000-07:00

Not too bad which is what i expected, kinda. Well in science we took our test and it was great, especially if your teacher lets you use your study guide which he did ;). Once we were all done we finished the movie October Sky. It was so great i love it! If you ever get the chance to watch it you should, you won't regret it. I highly recommend it! Then soon enough it was time for Drama Workshop. I'm so sad that it was our last day there. I had fun in that class and met some really awesome and fun people. My teacher was amazing too. I mean sure there were times when i didn't really like it but i learned that i had a lot of fun. We watched all our finals (made movies) i loved ours it turned out really funny and was happy to be in that group. Shout-out: By the way Mackenzie, Garrett, Alexis, and Ashely. Your video was so funny i loved it, great job guys! Then after the videos we watched a little Napoleon Dynamite! I love that movie it makes me laugh every time.

Tomorrow's report- i have P.E. and Research and Tech. Then after that i will only have one more day of school!

Summer is so close yet so far.

I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Broke Up with 0 Period

2009-06-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

Here's the thing. I normally was scheduled to have 2 electives next year. Which would be Art and Latin1. Now a while back i was told by my mother that i didn't have to take a language to graduate. When she said that i was thrilled. So i had a plan in my mind to see my councilor and discuss the matter. But i kept on putting it off. Today i said to myself that i had to go today no matter what. I was worried that she would say it was too late or something. But i was wrong she allowed me to do it. And now i don't have to take a language throughout my high school career! I'm so very happy about this. Knowing this makes me excited for my art class next year. I think it will be nice to take a break from acting. I think i kinda lost an interest for it ever since i started singing at church. I'd do choir here but it interferes with band at church. I can only do so much. But i'm excited for art. then maybe i'll do photography the year after that. I don't know. But God dose and knowing that makes me smile :).

Zero period i'm sorry but we are over. Heck we didn't even star. You didn't seem like much at first but then i found out the truth about you. And that is just too much for me. Truthfully i would rather see Mr. 1st period to start my morning. Now if you'll excuse me i will be in my office dancing like there is no tomorrow since i am so happy i broke up with you. Hahahaha see ya won't miss ya!

Sincerely,

Maddy Rose Vujnov

:P

It's That Time of Year Once Again

2009-06-15T18:55:00.000-07:00

I'm talking about finals. Now you may or may not remember of my thought about my finals from last semester, easy. But that was until I remembered all the review sheets we get and have to work on. I guess it's harder now since it's the last week of school and we are just ready to get the heck out of here. I just finished my science study (which he'll let us use during the test!) and also my 7th math sheet. I was hopping to ask some questions about the study guide today in science but we once again watched a movie. I mean seriously dose he want us to fail this test? That's the 4th or 5th day in a row we watched a movie. Don't get me wrong but the movies we have been watching to past few days are great (October Sky and Apollo 13) but we have a final cumming up on Wednesday. I try to do as much work while he's showing the movie but I get distracted.

So after a long day of working on problem after problem. Not to mention trying to get through the school day with only 6 hours of sleep (I'm still having trouble with falling asleep). I am very, very, very tired.

Tyler's New Best Friend

2009-06-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

This is Tyler's new best friend.

We didn't really name.

He caught him when He, Bryce, Chase, Julia, Julianna and I were heading up to our Dominican Republic meeting.

My Friends and I Think We're Awesome

2009-06-13T15:17:00.001-07:00

And we are.

Gotta love Photo Booth

And the Apple Store. :)

2% Done

2009-06-13T15:11:00.000-07:00

I'm talking about Drivers Ed. I just started taking it today and so far I have completed the first Unit and passed my first test. It's not as bad or as hard as I thought it would be. Now I'm just am determined to complete the other 98% of it. I'm actually glad that I'm starting now because I will be out of school next Friday and I will have more time to work on getting my permit.

Warning! Blond Moments

2009-06-11T15:02:00.000-07:00

I have to admit I do have my fair share of blond moments every now and then. But the one I had yesterday takes the cake.

Where: Going out of backstage.

Story: After singing the first 2 songs for the children's small group graduation we headed to the green Room. Now when you exit the backstage there is this huge glass door and glass wall. Now when I was on stage I got a text message but I ignored it. I mean I wasn't going to text and sing that would be bad. So when going out I opened up my phone to view the message. The door was on my left and the glass wall was on my right. Guess what I ran into. Yep that's right I ran into the wall! Immediately me, my friend Andrew and Alyssa burst into laughter. I the type of person that if something like that happens I don't blush I laugh at myself. Andrew and I could not stop laughing. Even when we made it in the Green Room we were still laughing and when people came up to us to ask what was so funny we would say in unison that I ran into the glass wall. Alyssa and I probably mentioned it 15 times the whole way home.

Ya I know I'm blond.

But hey we all have those kind of moments.

Maybe not like mine but still.

Vujnov's Party of 6 and 1 Dog

2009-06-10T15:09:00.000-07:00

I have not blogged about my family which I find very sad. I was thinking about this when I was typing up my family page for my web page in Research and Tech. Class. I love taking about my family and I love each and every one of them with every piece of my heart. So with out further of due I give you my family.

This is my mom. You may or may not know her from her blog or from her book, Spilt Milk. Speaking of it's on it's second printing which is very exciting. But while we wait until it hits the best seller list she is currently working at my church, Saddleback. She helps launch the regional compasses. She says that she absolutely loves it and that it's good to be back with the people she knows and loves. I like that she works there too. It's fun.

This is my dad. He is well a man of many words. Growing up with 2 little sisters he loves to mess with my brothers and I. Mainly Me and Zac who I will introduce later. I love that he sometimes jokes around but sometimes not. It's not that he embarrasses us and trust me Zac and I do not get embarrassed we could care less and he knows that. He does commercial real estate. It's so fun that he works with different restaurants and the "connection" we get. It helps at times. :)

This is the oldest brother Zac. Zac is in 7th grade and will be truing 13 in July! He has been playing baseball for as long as I can remember and that is one of the many things I love about him. As you can tell from the picture he is the jokester of the family. He's the one that makes me laugh all the time at whatever he dose. I love it when we watch Americas Funniest Home Videos together. Being almost 13 he is quite tall for his age. When I hang out with him some people think that he is older that me, I like that for some reason. I love watching him and my other brothers grow up. Whoever is going to marry him is going to be a) always entertained and b) one lucky girl. He is quite the ladies man if I do say so myself.

This is Ty brother number 2. Ty is now is 2nd grade and 8 years old. He is the yacker of the family. He is the one who has to spend every second either talking or singing. He too plays baseball and tries as hard as possible to be like his older brother. That part of him I wish I could stop but he can't help it. It's a sibling thing. He likes to spend his day watching sports on TV with Zac and my dad and playing like no tomorrow. The first thing he dose when he gets home is ride bikes with the neighbors. He is bundle of cuteness is I do say so myself. I mean just look at the little guy.

The last brother, Carson. Carson is 6 years old. As you can tell by the picture he also plays baseball. He is in many ways a lot like Ty, I will never forget the day I found out I had him as a brother. I got into my car pool's car, crying. When my friend Mackenzie asked what was wrong I said that I was sad that I have 2 stinky brothers. Then Mrs. Sains (Mackenzie's mom) said, "Don't say that Maddy you have 3 stinky brothers". He is wiled and crazy 98% of the day. The other 2% at night when he's asleep. He can be very funny at times but also very playful. He's cute too.

Last but not least my legit, awesome,sweet dog Cali. Cali has only been apart of my family for a few months and we love her with all our hearts. She is so lovable and sweet. Whenever someone is on the couch she will immediately jump on and lay down begging you to pet her. She is also quite the hunter. So far she has caught 3 birds which I find impressive. I love her guts.

So there you have it my family in a nutshell. I love them so much and thank God that they are apart of my life.

Epic Fail

2009-06-09T15:46:00.000-07:00

The Epic Fail:

Time- 6:30 AM

Location- Kitchen

Story- When I wake up in the morning on a school day I make myself some chai tea and cereal for breakfast. So I got out: a measuring cup (for the chai) (you mix it with milk), a bowl and my cereal. But when I picked up the box to pour it in the bowl well. I poured it into the measuring cup.

Go ahead laugh all you want.

So yes, you could say that my day really did start off with an epic fail.

But hey it was early in the morning and I guess I was more tired that I thought.

So who can blame me?

Note: Actually don't answer that question.

I Expected Something Else

2009-06-08T17:23:00.000-07:00

Today was weird in my classes today.

You would think that with finals within a week we would be starting to get review sheets to study for the test. And if you guessed that I got a whole mess of review sheets you would have guessed wrong. Way wrong. In fact I didn't get anything in class today. I'll prove it!

Per. 1- movie

Per.2- it's P.E.

Per. 3- Ok we go a sheet but we have for the past week. And besides I finished it in class today. Oh and the last one we got had 50 questions today's there was 20.

Per. 4- Drama Workshop (We filmed for our final)

Per. 5- Worked on web pages (Research and Tech.)

Per. 6- notes

So I was pretty surprised and never expected this. Before our last finals we had the review work at this time. I don't know but I guess they will come soon. And I WILL be ready oh yes I will.

The End is Near

2009-06-08T17:22:00.001-07:00

9 more days people,

of school I mean.

WOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an Awesome Saturday

2009-06-07T13:54:00.000-07:00

Come to think of it I had an amazing weekend.

Church

Pool Party

Shopping

Oh that reminds me. Yesterday I got to go shopping with my mom and grandma which was nice. I was real happy with what I came home with: new purple jacket (Note: my favorite color), "True Love Waits" ring, and TOMS. I absolutely love them I have this thing where I try to wear them for as long as I possibly can. I just love 'em.

I love my ring too I never take it off. NEVER!

All and all I had a really fun weekend.

:)

The Weekend isn't Enough

2009-06-05T18:35:00.000-07:00

I am almost done with school and I am so ready for summer (Well I have for about a month now, I think). I have a lot of plans for this summer. Dominican Republic, OJAI, movie mid-night premiers ( Harry Potter and Transformers), singing at HSM, hanging out with friends at the Refinery, and lets not forget THE BEACH!!!!

I am so dang excited! I can't wait to go to the beach (well to be honest I don't know when I'll be going). I hope I can get a foam board before I go. Although I have not surfed in such a long time maybe 2 years. I will admit that I am not the greatest surfer. Of course the confession would be fine if I stopped there but it doesn't. I also surf at low waves, very low. Not waves of barely nothing but still low.

I leave for the Dominican in 25 days! I can hardly wait! I am so thankful that I am given this incredible opportunity to be able to spread the love of God to the people of the Dominican Republic. And don't worry guys pictures will be taken and posted.

OJAI!!!! If you don't know what that is it's the summer camp for HSM. I didn't go last year since I didn't know anyone and I wasn't really connected at Saddleback like I am today. I have seen pictures from last year on some of their blogs and it looks like they all had a lot of fun . Ahhh man I can't wait. Only one problem.............. it's not until August.

Oh summer wherever you are please, please hurry!

Please. :)

Drumroll Please

2009-06-04T20:11:00.000-07:00

Remember how my poem got accepted for my school's literature magazine.

Well guess what I got today in 3rd period.

Yep that's right the magazine.

Note that this is the first issue and that they got 80 entries and only 20 were accepted.

It was nice that a lot of my friends came up to me telling me how much they liked the poem. Even one of my teachers said they liked it. It made my day.

Best Qoute of May

2009-06-03T13:53:00.000-07:00

I just remembered something my friend Andrew said on Sunday.

Setting: Andrew helping me out with my math homework. All of the sudden my friend Taylor comes in and gives me Chai tea ( I gave him money to go get me some since he was going to Starbucks anyways).

Andrew: What's that?

Me: Chai tea (take off lid to cool it down) Man I love the smell of it.

Andrew: Hmm smells a little like pizza

Me: Umm hmmm ok then

Don't ask I don't even know.

Another Thoughtful List

2009-06-03T13:35:00.000-07:00

Haha get it? ThoughtFUL because these lists are FUL of my thoughts.

I love that I had late star today. I enjoy the fact that school didn't start until 9:30 today.
HSM songs are slowly taking over my iPod, love it. :)
I am so dang excited to see the new Transformers movie.
12 days of school left people! WOO!
And 27 until the Dominican Republic trip.
Speaking of I might or might not blog during the week I'm gone. I mean the place we stay at dose have WiFi but it only works 50% of the time. But no promises though.
I signed up for HSM's summer camp, Ojai. I was worried when I was choosing on what week to go. So I text some of my church friends and I got the same answer with a lot of the replies. I was still worried when I finally made my decision. But when I saw then on Saturday I found out a lot more people are going the same week as me.
Today is the start of a sub in English for the rest of the week since all the English teachers are off campus grading portfolios.
We are almost done with this movie we have been watching in Science. It's very weird, it doesn't even fit with what we are learning.
My life, I couldn't be any happier with how it is. :)
I still haven't started Driver's Ed, I'm starting to get worried.
Wait a minute I turn 15 1/2 in 12 days! AHHHH!!!
I love that it's almost summer. But it seems so far away. Summer please hurry up!
:3

"It's June?!"

2009-06-01T19:15:00.000-07:00

I caught myself thinking that 5 times today.

In Science (Per.1): writing down the date
In Math (Per. 3): once again writing down the date
Lunch: After my friend Megan said, "I got excited when I saw a June bug this morning."
On the way to vocals practice: When my Grandma said, "I can't stand this June gloom."
At practice: When I was talking to my friend Andrew and asked what day it was today.

I'm very excited that June has finally came. It's so hard to believe that we only have 3 weeks of school left. Not to mention that next week is the only "normal" week left. This week isn't normal since all the English teachers will be gone grading essays for 3 days. And then BOOM finals week right after that.

And you guys may or may not already know about my feelings for finals, easy. I just don't like that on the last day of school I have the two that requires the most work :English and Math. Also Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of that same week is the Worship Conference at Saddleback. All three of those days I sing with the choir. Oh boy, I've got a long week ahead of me.

I Have a Friend Named Cut-Out

2009-05-31T17:09:00.000-07:00

Rick Cut-Out is my friend.

I was board backstage, Rick Cut-Out was next to me and I had a camera phone. When you put all that together you get this:

I love this picture. It made my day. Well maybe not but it's still pretty great. When I showed this to Andrew we agreed that he was in creeper mode in this, jealous Andrew.

The best was when we were backstage on Sunday and one girl noticed that it was in the backstage bathroom! It looked really creepy but so funny at the same time. She thought that if we ever do a Refinery haunted house Rick Cut- Out should be the mysterious thing that pops up everywhere we stop.

Oh Rick Cut-Out

still so funny.

Weekend Review

2009-05-31T16:53:00.000-07:00

Singing at church, always the best way to start off the weekend. :

We had a small choir on Saturday we had 10 people. Sunday 8.

At the 6:30 service Andrew and I chose to sit with some friends in the balcony during the service. I remembered from the last service the speaker mention something, at that point we we're back stage. So when he said it at the 6:30 I told Andrew it was time for us to go backstage. To do that we had to go outside and then down a fleet of stairs followed by entering the backstage door. But when we got down there we looked at the window and saw there was no one was back there. I felt so sorry for making him leave the middle of the service for nothing. But once we came to the front entrance of the Refinery we saw the rest of the band going outside. So we basically made a circle part way around the building.

2. The worship.

I loved it so much. There was one song when the lead singer was singing on thing but the choir was doing a series of whoa s. The more he sang the louder and louder the choir got. It sounded beautifully. I absolutely loved it. The opener was great too even though choir didn't sing for it.

3. This video:

ATAmazing

2009-05-29T15:12:00.000-07:00

Also known as advanced theater arts. That is the acting class that puts on the plays at our school. I love watching these guys who if I do say so myself, are not only awesome on stage but also off. You guys are so much fun!! And just to show you how amazing some of them are enjoy these pictures, your welcome.

Ryan is in ATA not me or Sam

Janna!!! ^^^

Kelsy!! ^^

Alex and R.J. don't worry they know I was taking a picture and that it's on the Internet.

What Happened to Spring?

2009-05-29T15:05:00.000-07:00

This whole week it has been gloomy. But today was different. Today it rained! I did not even expect it either. Not to mention I was wearing shorts in 65 degree weather. Don't get me wrong I love the rain but I love it more at appropriate times of the year. You know like winter when it's normal. Not spring when there was 80 degree weather the previous week. Weather's weird, I'm just going to leave it at that.

Still Like Lists?

2009-05-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

> I hate being this tired when I get home from school. I barley did anything today how can I be so tired.

> Singing at HSM this weekend yay!!! :)

> My To Kill a Mockingbird project is due a week from Friday and since I'm singing in HSM I'll need all the time I can get.

> I'm so happy that 2 of my friends used the pictures I took of them at school used them as their Facebook profile pictures.

> I would love to do a Small Group overnighter at the Refinery. Or even a HSM band one. Heeee :).

> Jon and Kate+8- I don't watch that show but boy do I feel sorry for the kids.

> Carson (one of my brothers0 is 6 today! :)

> I can't wait to see Transformers 2 and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

> I saw a lot of girls at school today with Taylor Swift concert shirts. Lucky.

> Somehow in Drama Workshop today we burst out into song. We sang Don't Stop Beliven' :).

> Red Velvet cupcake and Chai tea- worlds greatest combo EVER!!

> I wish: I was at the beach, surfing right now, summer was here, I had a Mac Book

> I wish wishes came true

> I haven't been to Becker in a long time I like that store.

> I'm thinking about buying a simple foam board

> I'd like to get some stuff to decorate my room

> I'm starting to not like the color of my room.

> In P.E we have to form a group and do a dance to a song. My group is doing Hoedown Throwdown.

> \m/>.<\m/ rock on

So Close Yet so Far

2009-05-26T16:15:00.000-07:00

Once again I bring up the subject of summer, could you blame me? I have only 19 days left. That's right people 19 DAYS!!! I'm so excited I could hardly wait. There is so much going on: Dominican Republic, Summer camp (first time with HSM!!), amazing and awesome friends, etc., etc.,etc. But then again the last week is finals which is 3 half days so technically it's 17 1/2 more days. But still I'm excited. Maybe hopefully I can go to the beach before that since I still have not been yet. May has gone by so fast but also so slow. It's weird how that works out but when you're in school and just finished STAR testing and just want summer to come. It takes a while. All my payments for the Dominican Republic is due Sunday and I am excited to be able to turn in all the money. This year at school I took: English 1, Earth Science, Research and Tech., P.E, Drama Workshop (Drama 2) and Algebra 1. I know I have already said this a million times but I'M SO EXCITED!!!!! :)

Talyor Swift

2009-05-26T16:05:00.000-07:00

I love her and her music. And apparently a lot of my other friends do too. This weekend 4 of my friends when to her concert. And according to their blogs and stories, it was incredible. They all agreed that she is an amazing singer, awesome preform er, and truly entertaining. All the pictures and talks about it just made me want to go to one of her concerts myself. That would also be cool to see the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato.

You Own the Weekend-Others, YA BOY!!

2009-05-24T16:16:00.000-07:00

I have to we did really awesome, it was epic! I got m.c which was so much fun. If you don't know what that is well I tell you. Jake, Kira and I went on stage and said, "Welcome to You Own the Weekend", "Glad you're here, I'm[name here] and I am a [grade here] at [school here]." Than we ran the game which was a hula dance off which was funny to see. After the Saturday night service we had a dance party. It was way fun and way crazy. I think despite all the stressing, hard work, etc. we really pulled it off. All and all pure awesomeness. :)

To all HSM People

2009-05-24T16:14:00.000-07:00

COME TO OJAI!!

It wil be awesome!! :)

Foothill Photo Shoot

2009-05-21T15:54:00.000-07:00

Sam+ Mr. Knightly= <3

Camilla, um ya.

Sami chilling in a tree.

Garrett and Alexis these guys are great. :)

We're friends

We're cool this way.

So great.

Me, myself and I

I Realized a Few Things Today

2009-05-21T14:14:00.000-07:00

I got this App on my iTouch called I Heart Radio. It is awesome! I love that I can listen to the radio every where I go.
STAR testing has finally come to an end! So happy. :)
Wearing yellow makes you look bigger on camera; green, smaller. Thank you Cool Facts App for the tip.
38 days left until the Dominican Republic people! So excited
I'm going to be gone a lot during the summer. More than all the other ones.
There are some BIG crows around the school in the morning.
I love that Kris won American Idol. And all the sudden facebook statuses saying, "Ya Kris!!" I love that he won and love that he loves Jesus, like me!
There was a lot of old people rocking the house on American Idol last night (Kiss, Queen, etc.)
My half birthday is in less than a month. That means I get my permit, yes!
In 50 hours You Own the Weekend- Others will begin.
I got a call from Taffy (HSM band leader) saying that there is a vocals meeting June 2nd. So exciting, I can't wait!!
There is 9 days left of my then it's June! One of the best months of the year.
First day of summer is in a month!
Drops of Jupiter and Calling All Angles by Train- great songs
Hillsong- LOVE IT!!
I still haven't been to the beach yet. That's sad, very sad.
I a doing a monologue from "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown". I'm playing Sally :). Now I thought that we preform them tomorrow so on Tuesday I got a cute dress at Urban Outfitters. But when I asked to go first for the monologues my teacher said that we go Wednesday. Oh well at least I'm ready.
Tomorrow's finally Friday!
I should have chai when I get home. That sounds really good right now.
Wow I realized a lot of things. ;)

Why Hello Spring

2009-05-20T09:58:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much for bringing me this amazingly beautiful day. It's not too hot nor too cold. It's perfect and I love it! A girl could get used to this 72 degree weather.

Thing I love the most about this awesome weather is this: My school just redid the quad filled with palm trees, beautiful flowers, green grass, and much more. So when I eat my lunch I feel like I'm at the park since I sit in a grass area with flowers and a palm tree that I lean against. It's also nice that I am surrounded by the people that I love so much. Man I love Southern California. :)

The Good, the Bad, and the Sleepy

2009-05-20T08:15:00.000-07:00

I am now in Research and Tech for 3 hours today. All thanks to STAR testing. There are some good things about it but also some bad.

Good:

+ I can have my iTouch.

+ Can at least go on the Internet

+ I can have my phone out.

+ Can eat snacks

+ Blogging

Bad:

- Power Point project #1

- Power Point project #2

- No WiFi for my iTouch :(

- Can't go on facebook

- I'm in here for 3 hours

When I showed my friend this list she said that I shouldn't have gone to school. I could have slept in 'till 9 or even 10 (testing 8-11:15). Or maybe even go to Starbucks and breakfast. Oh well.

Post Script- I just turned around and saw that my teacher was sleeping on his desk! That's a first. Not to mention these 2 guys in front on my are laying on the floor, leaning against the wall, feet on their chairs, iPods on, asleep.

You Know What I Really Hate

2009-05-19T14:13:00.000-07:00

Going to bed at 9:30 but not being able to sleep until, wait for it.

1:20am!!!!

For some reason I haven't been able to fall asleep very easily. Well I had that problem before but now it's worse. I don't mind that kind of thing during the summer but when I have to wake up at 6:30 to get ready for school at 8:00 it isn't fun. And trust me I know. I have tried everything: relaxing music (works until it turns off), reading, quiet time with God, everything. But none of it seems to work. I really hope I don't have trouble tomorrow night because the next day I have my English STAR testing. So I need to be awake for that. I think the main thin that's causing it is stress or just thoughts in my mind.

You Own the Weekend- It's this weekend!!! There's still a lot to do and no enough time to do it. I hope I'm not the only one from Foothill going.
Drama Workshop- We have been working on our final but we have to preform a monologue Friday. The final isn't due 'till the last week of school and when I am memorizing my monologue my group will go up to me so we can film. It stresses me out I have work to do.
Excitement- I might hang out with a friend all weekend since she is having foot surgery soon, and it's her last weekend of fun.
Addiction- I got a iTouch yesterday, since then I have downloading my songs and getting new apps. I carry it around like it's my phone.
Dreams- I think my other thoughts. The thoughts that are only for me, myself, and I to know about.
The Time- I hate it when I keep looking at the clock. Knowing what time it is stresses me out more.
School- It's almost over. Summer is almost here. May is the slowest month of them all. Summer is so close yet so far.
Awaiting the Weekend- It's going to be so fun. Not to mention we have Monday off. I enjoy 3 day weekends.
To Do- I have a big to do list that needs to be checked off.
even number :)

You Own the Weekend-Tesoro

2009-05-17T19:19:00.000-07:00

Some of the Tesoro kids made this supper funny and awesome rap to start off and end the service.

Without a doubt one of the best HSM raps ever. And I know most of it too. I guess that's what you get after seeing it 4 times.

15 Things That Make me Incredibly Happy

2009-05-15T20:59:00.000-07:00

Waking up and seeing a beautiful view.
Photo shoots with my friends.
Singing a great song.
The thought that I have the greatest friends in the world.
A sale at Urbanoutfitters.
Getting mail and or magazines.
A good worship song.
A good photo.
Girl's night outings.
Funfettie cake :).
A good book.
A walk and talk with a close friend.
Singing at HSM.
Disneyland.
Harry Potter movies.

Picnik

2009-05-15T16:24:00.000-07:00

I love photography and picnik. Here are some of my photos.

40 Days left

2009-05-14T20:03:00.000-07:00

In 40 days I will be boarding a plane to the Dominican Republic. It's crazy really. Then I have about 20 something days left of my freshman year. I think May is the hardest and longest month of them all. I mean the tests, the finals, and of course the anticipation of summer. I'm so excited for this trip I just can't believe I am leaving in 40 days. But we have already established that. Time just go by so dang fast. It's like it's coming then it goes on. I know I already said this but I am so excited for this amazing trip. There is so much work left to do. More meetings, raising money, passport everything. I made some t-shirt designs that I will show at the next meeting so here they are.

Front.^^^

Back. ^^^

My List of Thoughts

2009-05-13T16:26:00.000-07:00

*All this week I have to do something or go some wear right after school:

Monday 3:00- vocal auditions (But you guys already know about that)
Tuesday 3:00- hair cut
Wednesday 6:30- Small Groups :)
Thursday 4:00- You Own the Weekend meeting

Not to mention I have a Dominican Republic meeting Sunday and then vocals practice Monday after school.

I'm just glad that I haven't had any homework all week, thanks to STAR testing. It's times like this when i really wish for summer and how much I am desperate for it. I haven't been to the beach in probably a year which is sad for someone who lives in southern California. I miss the beach. I know I have said this before but I'll say it again. I am so ready for summer! But it's weird I get out the 19th then leave for the Dominican Republic on the 30th.

* I spent 3 hours in P.E. today because of testing. It was real boring. We played Frisbee golf for about an hour then stayed in the locker room the rest of the time.

* I hate group projects especially when you are given the opportunity to choose your own group. No one ever wants me in their group. This happens all the time. It comes to the point when the teacher has them let me be in their group. I say this because for our drama final we make a film. The teacher announced it a few days ago but didn't ass sign it until today. Little did I know that everyone already made their groups. :(

* You Own the Weekend is next week! I'm so excited but so nerves. I am in charge of songs so I sent out an e-mail the other day a list of 10 songs and asked for them to pick the 4 we should play. I was happy to see people reply back with their choices. But still there is a lot more to plan.

* I have no idea why I brought my Urban Outfitters magazine to school today.

* For some reason I have been wanting to do a photo shoot with some of my friends.

* I love that we are now watching the To Kill a Mocking Bird movie. I love that and the book. i was real annoying that some of my classmates were complain about the the kids being annoying. Talking a lot, little kid voices, looks, etc. I guess it didn't bother me since I saw it last year and that I live with 2 little kids.

* I really wish I had a Mac Book. I have absolutely had it with PC's.

* My dog got a bird a few days ago than yesterday when I was in my parent's room, on the computer there was a huge cricked so she came in and ate it! My hero :).

* I am almost done with my book series that I'm reading which makes me sad. I love those books and makes me sad to see them come to an end. I am thinking of starting the Harry Potter series since I love the movies and all. Pulse I need something to read during reading period. P.S. It's not the Twilight series, I hate Twilight.

* I want STAR testing to end. Like now.

Standard Testing and Requirements

2009-05-12T18:34:00.000-07:00

A.K.A STAR testing. It just started today and so far it has been a pain. Not that it's hard actually is was really easy, but I just don't like being in a classroom from 8:00am-11:15am. Today I took my science test. We didn't even start until 8:45 then we had a half hour break then finished at 9:30, I think I could be wrong. Point is we had a lot of extra time in class. I was so tired that I made my grocery list. Then read a few chapters in my book. Tomorrow I have P.E. we don't have a test in that class so I don't know what I'm going to do with 3 hours and 15 minutes in there. Can't do homework since I don't have any, but I will think of something.

Mic Auditions

2009-05-12T14:31:00.000-07:00

I had that yesterday but I was so tired when i got home that I didn't even feel like blogging about it. But I'm fine now :), so here's the story:

I sang the song Yes You Have when I started singing and it was weird because I had it prepared one way but I sang it a different way which I thought sounded better as I started singing. Aft4er that they asked me to harmonize the song Hosanna. Now I am a Soprano which means I sing higher so I'm not used to harmonizing. But it turned out great. I must of asked 5 of my friends if I was shacking or sounded shaky. But they all had the same answer, "No way that you sounded awesome!" So I am proud with my performance. I still haven't gotten the results back but as soon as I do I will blog about it. :)

You Own the Weekend- Mission

2009-05-10T18:59:00.001-07:00

That's right You Own the Weekend is back once again, this weekend was Mission. They were great decorations, music, everything! They talked about life being complicated and after the game my friend Jake sang this:

Super funny right? Right. In between the Sunday services he told me he was going to go up to me in the audience. So during the 11:15 service I was sitting next to my friend Andrew and told him that. I laughed when he moved a little in his seat after I told him that. But it turns out Jake never came up to me. What he did do was go up to this girl in front of us and was leaning against her and petting her head when she was sitting next to this one guy. Me and Andrew were trying not to laugh because it was just one of the funniest things ever. So if you go to my church and failed to come this weekend, you missed out.

At the end of the service they sang a song that required a lot of energy and lots of dancing, I forget what the song was called though. At this on part it was, "We're ganna dance liked the saved." Now keep in mind that I was sitting with a lot of my guy friends now imagine us freshman dancing to this song, I know right. It was pretty crazy. They even played it again while everyone was leaving so a bunch of people when up on stage to dance along. We were even dancing as we walked out of the high school room. Oh to those awkward church dances. :)

The Notebook

2009-05-09T16:08:00.000-07:00

You know your bored when

you're in class,

all done with your work,

then what starts as randomly drawing you hand

turns into this.

You Own the Weekend-Others

2009-05-07T19:51:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't go to my church or just have no idea what this is well I'll tell you anyways. It is basically a school is given a weekend to run the whole service. Cameras, lights, band, message, etc, etc. No I am apart of the "Others" group which are the students that don't go to Trabuco, Tesoro, El Toro, Mission, or Capo. We had our first meeting today and we had a bunch of great ideas to make our weekend just epic awesomeness. So if you just so happen to go to Foothill come to you own the weekend. It will be huge man HUGE.

Never Seen That Before

2009-05-06T16:03:00.000-07:00

>>Today on my ride home from a long day at school I saw something that was just unreal.There was this mail box that was embedded in a brick piller that completely fell over. It was the craziest thing. I mean I didn't see it fall but I did see it flat on the ground.

>>In P.E. all we did was walk around the tack field the hole period while others played softball. And as I was walking I all of the sudden heard something behind me. There was nothing there but a little orange. There wasn't even an orange tree around me. It was so weird. I just figured that a bird dropped it or something since there wasn't anyone behind me.

5 of Some of the Best Things that Happened to me in the Last few Weeks

2009-05-05T13:33:00.000-07:00

Being able to go on the Dominican Republic trip.

Singing at church

Meeting all the great new friends I now have. Church and school.

Growing in my relationships (friends and God).

This actually just happened. Remember that book series that I loved and I ordered the 5th book online. Well about a week or 2 ago my mom said that the order got canceled. Sorry mom but you were wrong. I got it in the mail today! It's weird because at first I was supposed to get it Friday. But awesome that I got it today.

We Have Fun in Drama Workshop

2009-05-04T15:14:00.000-07:00

I took pictures in my acting class. Just so you guys can see how cool we are. Note: This is only some of my class mates.

Allie & Sydney

Annnnnnd Meeee!

Mystery Creeper ^^

Ya Boy!

2009-05-03T15:46:00.000-07:00

My day just got better when I received an e-mail showing the winners of the Refinery Student Art Festival:

POETRY Best in Show – The Woman Called Snowglobe – Lexi Smith
Honorable Mention – Maze – Maddy Vujnov
People’s Choice – Jewels – Christina McKinstry

Yes I am so happy. I would like to thank God because He is my inspiration. My friends and family for their support and encouragement. And to all those who voted for me. Yea! You guys rock!

Cookie Time :)

2009-05-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I like to bake cookies and bring them to church to share with all of my church friends. But the thing is that I haven't brought them in a long time. My mom said that when I bring them every week it becomes less special. Well she said something like that. But here is the real story. Yesterday when I was just chilln' in the Refinery I got a text from my friend Bryce asking if I was bringing my cookies tonight at church. I had so many questions and comments that I just chose to call him.

Me: Hey Bryce! So I got your text and I just wanted to ask why you were wondering if I was bringing cookies.

Bryce: Well I was talking to Alex and we were both craving cookies and I was hoping you were bring yours.

Me: Oh, well I very sorry but I'm not but I promise I will for sure bring them next week.

Bryce: Sounds great, can't wait. I guess I will see you soon then.

Me: See ya.

To tell you guys the truth I even was debating weather I should make cookies that night before I left for church. Seriously how funny is that we were both thinking of my awesome cookies. :)

Victory is Mine!!!

2009-05-03T14:46:00.000-07:00

Yes it's true I finished all my math homework that I missed from being sick. You may not care at all but I am just excited and very tried from it all. I mean going to all 4 services at church, hanging out with friends all weekend, and 2 weeks worth of math takes a lot out of you. Believe me I know. At this point I think I should add a thank you Andrew for helping me out. Even though I already said that on Facebook, and at the Refinery. It was just a little awkward when my friend Haley came over to us while we were working and asked, "So you guys doing a little study thing here, hmm". I have been getting that kind of thing when I made a video for him on Facebook and my friend Chase said, "He he, Andrews got himself a girlfriend." Thanks guys thank you. Insert sarcasum here.

It's May Day!!

2009-05-01T13:40:00.000-07:00

I'm not really sure how to celebrate this odd holiday but I will with this blog post.

A few weird things that happened to me today:

>> When I got to school I saw a teacher on a bike which I thought was pretty weird.

>> Out of the blue it started to rain during lunch. That was weird because it was bright and sunny in the morning.

>> During the assembly today 3 weird things happened:

- Some teachers did this dance.

- Our principal rapped

- When they played the song Don't Stop Belevin' my friend Conner and I sang to the entire song. That was really fun actually. We came to the conclusion that that is a) the best dancing song and b) a great song all together

So Happy May Day everyone and I hope you enjoyed this post. :)