Hollaaa it's summer 2011!!

Yesterday (June 23, 2011) was my last day of school. Yippeeee! I am so glad summer is finally here. I don't go back to school until September and I have a feeling this summer is going to zzoooom by. I'm going to be doing a whole bunch of fun stuff this summer. I'm definitely going to try to post the stuff I do here on this blog.

Below is a list of some activities/ideas/things that I'd like to do this summer, or that I am doing....

• READING - I have so many books I'd like to read right now.. I borrowed a bunch from the library and still have some at home I can read. I am booked with books! Also if you know any reeeeeaaally good books to read, let me know because I go through books like water.
• 1 project- This is just a paper for my Honors History class next year. But you'd probably don't want to hear about that soo ahem.......
• Cooking/Baking- Not too many recipes that require the oven though because it is too HOT!! Popsicles and smoothies and cold stuff=the solution. I planned on waking up early to make breakfast for the fam tomorrow, but I really don't want to wake up early. I'll have to do that some other time when I'm more prepared.
• Swimming/Sprinklers/Water Balloons/ Water Guns/Water Fights- 'nuff said.
• Sleepovers- There's a few friends that I'll hang out with in the neighborhood and from church :]
• Adventures- hehehe I'll post more on this later.
• Crafts crafts crafts- I am going to be so creative this summer, it's not even funny. At least that's what I've planned.
• Exercise- I'd like to make better habits... hopefully.
• More Jesus time- I'd adore spending more time just spending time with God.
• many more ideas that I can't even piece together right now because it is 10:30 and I can't think very straight at night it's super insane and do you like my run-on sentence?

If you have any super sweet ideas, books, crafts, recipes, etc. that you'd like to share with me, please DO!! I'll love you forever. Can you feel my enthusiasm? This summer shall be grand.

I love you all!

starry_amazement

p.s. I forgot to mention.. tomorrow I'm going to be playing broomball at an ice rink with my youth group. check.YES!

p.s.s. do you like how my background is like a party? yeah? summer is a partaaaay! whoo hoo :D

10th Post!!!! ;)

Just reached the tenth post! Shout out!! :) Well as we all know, summer has basically ended... Mine ends this coming Wednesday though. :( It was fun while it lasted.... Now I look forward to fall. I actually think that fall is my favorite season because the weather is not too cold nor too hot. It seems just perfect. And it's just BEAUTIFUL! But I also think that I love a lot of things about each season! God makes seasons so wondefully. I just want to say that I'm so thankful for Jesus! I know that sometimes I can feel upset or stressed about stuff in life. But when I turn to him, I look to the Bible, and it just hits me! He is my comfort. I can pile all my thoughts onto him. I know that sometimes I may forget about doing it especially when I'm in the stress, but when I do it, it feels SO much better! My point is that no matter what you're going through, God is there. It might feel like he's not. But believe me, he is! He's always there. I know that a lot of times people always say that, but once you go through the problem asking God for his strength, you will see that he sticks through it with you. You'll see it even more after you get through the storm. So stick with him, he'll stick with you!

smile!
starry_amazement

Last Day of School

Yesterday was the last day of school. It was alot of fun, but it had sad moments. It was amazing!
Everyone had their ipods out, and this one guy brought a speaker. People all put their ipods in and there was a "dance-off." Not alot of people really danced, but oh well. And everyone was just talking and having conversations and such. That was the good part.
It was really sad when I would look at the clouds and be reminded of Jesus. The clouds also reminded me of my friend who moved to another state on the 20th. The 22nd was the last day of school. Then my other friend and I were listening to my brother's ipod. And the song "From the Inside Out" came on. We both started crying. Jesus love is just wonderful to soak in. Thanks to my brother who made us feel better by putting on a funny song.. (by the way, he's not really my brother, but he's like a brother to me)
The tears came out after more laughter when it was time to leave. Everyone gave everyone the last hugs and good-bye's. I think that I will still miss those people, cause some may not come back next year. I'm going to miss them so so so so so so so very very very super super much! haha. Now I must be off. If anyone of them read this- (I miss you alot if that's not obvious. You are superb and great friends.)

much love,
starry_amazement

Pursuing God

Hey all! I was just having amazing encounters with God and I wanted to show you the conversation that I had with my pastor. Here it is:

me-
Hey, hope you had a wonderful silly stringed birthday! ha ha! :)I just wanted to kinda tell you what was going on tonight. I didn't exactly get to talk to you, I guess I was just stunned...Anyways, I was just soaking in God's presence during worship. And it was like I felt or almost heard him speaking to me. It wasn't an audible voice but it was just like these words were tugging at my heart and I just knew it was from God.He was just telling me that I was his daughter and he wanted the best for me and to protect me. I have my own choices to make though, I can obey or I can ignore. I can fall into his plans. He gave me freedom to choose right and wrong. He told me that he was willing to pour blessings and love, onto us, and how we have to be open and just to receive it. And when Mrs. Ruthie was talking about being a lover, this song popped into my head. It was "See the way" by Misty Edwards.It says, "See the way he holds the stars in his hands. See the way he holds my heart..." "...God is a lover looking for a lover so he fashions me. God is a lover looking for a lover so he forms my heart." I was just thinking how imminent God is. It's like I was sorta shocked at how everything he was telling me was like what everyone was saying. (if that makes sense) And when the message was talking about Abraham counting the stars in the heavens, and comparing it to descendants; that song popped in my head again. There are so many stars. I remember when I was little I would count the stars becasue Abraham would have that many kids, and I thought that's alot of children! oops, kinda rambling on... I have learned that I don't have to be perfect because only God is perfect and he's here to help you. And that when I'm broken that I can just run into his arms of love and grace. I don't have to hide from him. He loves me. I also now know that if I want God's blessing and outpouring of goodness, I just have to be open to it and receive it. It's almost like salvation, a free gift.Anyways, sorry this message is long! and for all the bouncing around. I just felt like telling you this. God is just awesome. That's all I'm gonna say!


pastor-
starry_amazement! That is so awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me. Yes, our God is so good and what you were experiencing was definitely from Him. I can almost see Him smiling right now because you have realized something new about Him and He is so happy that you are pursuing Him more and more. And you are absolutely right, you don't ever have to run from Him, because He loves you so much has so much more that He wants to give you.Keep pursuing Him more every day! Thanks again for sharing this.

Yes, I replaced my name with starry_amazement, internet protection! haha, but just thought you should see this. I actually wrote this Wednesday night, so it wasn't that long ago. But if you're reading it like a year later then it's a loooonngg time ago. Just a little testimony. Now I must be off to a graduation party! Yaahh! =]


starry_amazement

Chillin'

Hey everyone! Hope all is well with you! I'm really sleepy right now and decided I'd post something. I really don't know what, but hey, it keeps me entertained... I finished cleaning up my desk. It actually has alot of stuff on it! Wow, I put it all in boxes. Yawn, so much for the entertaining, I really need Starbucks! Doesn't that sound yummy?!? Ha ha!
Anyways, I kind of did Spring cleaning with my clothes. I went through my closet getting rid of the things that I didn't wear and didn't fit. I'm busy replacing my old size 6 - 6 1/2 shoes with 7s. My feet feel big! Well for me anywhoo.. =) It felt really good to get rid of all this stuff that I didn't need. My room got so clean... Well, yesterday and the days before that. (clearing off my desk sure made a BIG mess! but painting the desk and working with it is going to be fun, hopefully) I love the feeling of renewal, it's refreshing! I feel free of the junk that took up space in my room and now I feel spacious! Mmmm!
Oooh, also about the shoes, it was fun trying them on, hey I'm a girl, shoes are fun! Even though I know that some of the most outrageous shoes I will NOT wear, it's fun to play around in. I loved it when I was little I would always play dress-up, house, kitchen, or dolls. It was the days of princesses! I love freedom! =)
Oh, some of you might be wondering where I get my pictures for all these posts on this blog and my other blog. I get it at glittergraphics.com and some of the pictures I took. (like my profile picture...) Glitter Graphics have some great pictures, but not all of the pics are appropriate or clean. I don't authorize them... lol So just a little warning before you go jumping all over the site. =)
Well, this post is going to be really random... Sorry for jumping all over the place! But most of the time I talk about my spiritual life, I thought I'd talk about just my general part of life. But you see, my general part of life is my spiritual life. God is my foundation for my life. That's how it's the general part of my life. Well, moving on!
Peace out!
starry_amazement

Princess!!!

Hello all! It's starry_amazement! As you know me anyways! I was at a party last Friday. (I wanted to post this earlier,but, anyways!)
The theme...
Princess!
This was an amazing party, because the birthday girl has such a heart after God! She's so beautiful, shining, ha ha, going on again... There were many ladies, girls, chicas, women there. We all felt loved because the air was just friendly, and loving. People were wearing whatever made them feel like a princess. Crowns, dresses, jeans, leggings, tennis shoes, converse; you name it, there! poof!
It was wonderful because everyone was so happy. Even if you just met a person that night, it felt like you had known them forever!!! It was just a close feel of friendship and sisterly love. So many people, but like one heart!
Everyone felt so special, and beautiful, as girls. Alot of people want love, and girls oh, they try to find it in so many ways. I find my love in the amazing father! That night, there was love! love! =]


starry_amazement