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Every Day...

Life is infinitely stranger than anything the mind of men could invent. We would not dare to conceive the things which are really mere commonplaces of existence.... there is nothing so unnatural as the commonplace.

~Sherlock Holmes

Dear Self,

I love reading Sherlock Holmes. It's great to see this character solve baffling mysteries with ease because he notices things others do not. Every day things. Things people see, but do not care about because they are supposedly unimportant. You know what's funny about the boring, everyday things, Self? They happen a lot. And do you know what else? God made it that way. He put a lot of care into the everyday things to make sure they happen almost every day. Why?

Because they really are important. God works in very subtle ways, as you are learning, Self. He works every day, tirelessly, flawlessly. There must have been a reason why the everyday things are the way they are. I suppose the reason is love. How many times have I gotten up, got ready, did chores, school, hung out, struggled, laughed, and thought This is because of love. Not often I admit. Because I never noticed, I never stopped to think how amazing that day was.

How every day, every day, God's hand was holding mine every step of the way, just whispering His love. His love in the friends I've found, the lessons I've learned, and the laughs that kept me going.

So Self. How was your day?

I love snoopy!!!! (just in case you didn't know) ;)

My Word

This year I have a word. To explain, I'll just link you to this cool post by Ali Edwards:

(click here)
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And you should click on it or this won't make any sense. (plus it's really good) It's just a short little post.

Did you click it yet?

o.k...
My word this year is (drum roll please):

Perception

per·cep·tion

1) the process of using the senses to acquire information about the surrounding environment or situation

2) an attitude or understanding based on what is observed or thought

(here is my favorite)
3) the ability to notice or discern things that escape the notice of most people


I want to see this world from God's perspective. I want to be different and set apart looking through the eyes of One who sees better than me. And not just in how i see things but how I live. This year I want to look at this tangible world and be able to see the terrestrial side of it. To listen, and touch, and taste - but to hear, and feel, and savor, through Him. And only then can I truly 'live life to it's fullest'.

Perception is my word this year. What is yours?

IT IS NATIONAL HUG DAY!!!!!

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Go hug somebody right now and tell them you love them!!!!

;)

We can’t save time, we can only spend it.

This year you will experience 4 unusual dates - 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, and 11/11/11. Now take the last 2 digits of the year you were born plus the age you will be this year and it WILL EQUAL 111. Whoa!

I'm Exited!

My new blog is now officialy complete after a lot of adjustments over a long time!! Party!!
I am going to update the pics soon!!!

"Don't cry because it's over- Smile because it happened!"

I have often thought what the point was of doing fun things when it will pass anyway. But I am constantly reminded that my life here on earth is like "a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes" (James 4:14) but my true home is in heaven as well as a much better life that has no pain!

In order for us to have what God wants us to have and be the
people God has called us to be, we must do what He’s called us to do.

Asia thinks she is "Pink Supa Man!"

I really hate leaving voice messages :(
They intimidate me

Hey 2011,When did you get here?

Another year gone, another year here, more chances, fresh perspectives, and opportunities in the making. New years have never been a big deal for me. I always wonder why we celebrate new years but not new months, new days. Its all one stretch in our earthly life. Another moment that we don't deserve alive is surely just as miraculous as the beginning of the new year right?


But this year I've had a bit of different perspective. Maybe it was just God's wonderful timing, or everyone talking about what they were going to do this year that made me think differently this year. I don't want to waste this year. I want to do new things, reach more people, and live a life that God wants me to have. My whole life has always been centered around me. Hey, it's my life right? But that's not true. It's God's. And His world is so much bigger than mine. Which means He can use it in bigger ways.


But of course, what good righteous Christian doesn't know that? How many of us really apply it to our lives like God wants us. I know I don't. but I know with God's help I can. Thus leading to this years resolutions:

• Read through the entire Bible

I have tried to do this several times but I have always failed. I now realize it's because It hasn't been very important to me. God wasn't the first thing in my life. But I want that to change. I want to have a much deeper, intimate relationship with my Prince. I printed a plan I think will work for me (here) and I know this year will be different because I'm relying on God this year and I am not doing this because of me. It's because God has given me a gift, and I want to take it, cherish it, and give back to Him.

• Be more diligent in my responsibilities

I have school and chores and I definitely want to be better in that area because it's not 100%. But I think this still applies to other things. To do my best in everything I do. Doing things halfheartedly is no way to live. I know that the only way to reach my full potential and use it for God is if I constantly try better at everything. (1 Corinthians10:31) I know I'll never be perfect but that means there is always a higher goal that by God's grace we can reach right?

• Expand my comfort zone and sharpen skills

I want this year to be different, and for it to be different I have to do different things. I have a small comfort zone, and admittedly a small determination will. But I again have to remind myself of my full potential. I'd like to learn Piano, read more advanced books, write more and better, and soon, Learn how to drive, get a job, and manage my money better. I also have to remember to listen to God's gentle voice because I know He sees more for me.

• Let my personality and social encounters reflect Jesus

I want to be a person that people will tell is different - for the better. I want my friends to enjoy being around me because Jesus is with me and they can tell. I want to reach out to other people because of Jesus and for Jesus. This more like a life Goal than a new years resolution, but I hope that this year God will work in this particular (and big) part of my life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Yasgzjc0w&feature=player_embedded

Have a Happy New Year!

She who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.

~ 1 Timothy 5:6