Animation Sensation

I love animated "kids" movies. They are some of the only good movies left out there worth watching. Now before you shut me and my opinion out or are quick to come to the defense, I did say some. I feel like for a Christian who is trying hard to be better and not to watch "bad" movies, animated kids movies are a safe haven. Plus, they cater to the kid in my heart. I think that I am in some ways I am definitely a kid at heart. I still eat PB&J (probably more now than I did then), I LOVE to color, I love animated/cartoon movies, and I still love the Disney Channel.

Which brings me to what I was going to write about. I had a movie night with the parents tonight to see Cars 2. It was great! Course, I did mention that I love kids movies. It was funny, it was serious, and it was filled with action and even a little bit of romance. All in all, it was a good movie.



Anyways, good times. Also, I made dinner tonight. I made homemade pizza! (Picture is above :]) Sure, it had pre-made crust/dough and pre-made sauce. But, it was semi-homemade and pretty good if I do say so myself. I don't know how I am going to like going back to school with no oven. I have gotten sort of attached (I know it sounds crazy) to my oven here at home. I love to bake so that's a plus. And it has given me a chance to expand on my cooking skills. Oh, and how could I forget the stove?! I love the stove as well. I like using creativity in different ways. It makes me feel well...creative. haha.

Anyways, well, I guess that is enough for now. Until next time...

Musical Madness!

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! This is the excited reaction that I faced when I found out that the Community Theater was putting on none other than the production Hairspray!! This musical is near and dear to my heart. Now before you go off and say that's just crazy, let me explain. My sophomore year of high school(long time, I know)planned a trip to New York. We went to see 2 Broadway plays. Hairspray was the first and Lion King was the second. When I saw Hairspray, I just plain fell in love. In love with the music, the dances, the plot, the characters, and well, the play itself! Being my first Broadway musical, I was in love. I loved every minute of it. Shortly after, the movie was released. Though the movie was good, it just couldn't top Broadway. And now I have the chance to see it live again!! Sure it may not be Broadway, but it is a stage nonetheless. And the stage, in my opinion is usually better than the TV. To say the least, I am super excited.

Okay, confession time. I am missing my friends something awful right now. Like for real. It is so easy to see them when we're at school but when we're not, it's more difficult than the dickens to get us together because we all live so far apart; and it makes me sad. I miss the dance parties, Sonic Happy Hour, random fits of laughter about nothingness. I miss it all dearly. Especially my roommate. She's a camp counselor and doesn't have phone or internet access for pretty much most of the time that she is there. I am so happy that she is doing camp though. She's in her element there and she absolutely loves it. I just miss her. And my suitemate Katie.

Summer seems to be going by at a weird pace. At one end, it is going by way too fast for my liking. At another rate, it is going by all too slow at the same time. I am happy for the summer and all, but I am ecstatic about what the new school year will bring. Reading seems to be occupying my time these days. Not that I'm complaining though. I never get to read for pleasure when I'm at school. So the reading thing doesn't bother me. It's nice :)

I had a job interview on Monday. It was a group interview. Though I don't believe I will get the job because I will be gone in a little over a month. So much for that. But, I will press on and deal with it. It will give me more time with my family and it will give me a chance to help my mom. And also focus on other things. Well, I guess that's about all for now. Until next time...

Sweet Dreams? Maybe not....

Well, you caught me. It's after 5:00 in the morning and a lot of why's are going through my mind at the moment. Like, why am I still awake? or Why did I choose to blog now? or how about why am I still worried about a job interview that's not for another 2 days? The same job interview that I decided that was in God's hands and what happens will be for the best and in His plan? Well see, I believe that's just it. God made me somewhat of a worrier. I said somewhat so I'm not a full fledged worrier but I do get concerned about things from time to time. Even though this is the case, I do not believe that it has anything to do with this uncharacteristic bout of insomnia. It might have been the caffeine now that I remember... But anyways, some things that have gone on lately, we no longer have our house in Greenwood anymore. Going there now I believe will still be painful because we no longer live there. I love that place so much. And though it is hard to let go, I know that this is just a part of the growing up process. Unwanted change is never easy at first though, is it?



You see the person to the left of me in the picture above? She is the most amazing woman and I am so blessed to call her my Mom. She is a wonderful woman of God and I consider her a fantastic mom, friend, and spiritual guide. She is so awesome. She had a birthday yesterday. Even though she thinks sees herself as getting old, I think that she's just getting better. I cannot tell her enough or express my gratitude and love. She has done so much for me and I am beyond words. Which if you know me is a pretty big feat.

Father's Day is coming up super soon and I am not afraid to admit, I am a daddy's girl. I love my dad. He has always been there for me whenever I needed him just like my mom. He used to take me to dance, help me with my math homework, and teaches me everyday. It is because of his constant voice teaching throughout my upbringing that I LOVE to sing. I see more of my parents in myself the older I get. And to tell you the truth, I don't mind it. I love my parents. They are great godly people and so much in love. I only hope to have the same relationship with my spouse as they have. But, being daddy's little girl (and the youngest) my dad declared I couldn't date until I was 40. We'll see how that goes. With those kinds of restrictions, I don't think I'd ever get married. Which he said is the whole point. He said something the other day that was sweet. He said, "I don't think I will ever think any man is good enough to want to let my baby girl go. Because you're special." I am so blessed to have such an amazing family.

Speaking of the fam, we're getting together tonight in about 12 hours actually, to celebrate father's day for my mom's dad. I love my grandparents and my extended family so it will be nice to see them. And I do miss Greenwood. Even with all its changing, it will still always be my Greenwood, where I "grew up". It's where my roots are. It's so weird though. It felt like I would never get out of high school. Here I am halfway through college now... WOW! What a wake up call! Lots of my friends that are my age are getting married, having babies, etc. already! It's crazy!! But even so, I find myself more focused than ever on my grades, my degree, and my career. I don't know if it's entirely a good thing. There needs to be time to "stop and smell the roses" don't you think? But with my "checklist" over my head with what are so many more things I feel the need to accomplish, I find it hard to make room for anything else. Maybe it will happen for me one day. Dad seems to think it will happen this year. I can only laugh at the thought. He is biased, you know. As I mentioned before I am his one and only little girl.

I have so many ideas, so many goals, and so many things I want to accomplish. Though I don't know what many of them are yet, I know that they are deep down inside just waiting for their chance to shine and take center stage. And for those days, I cannot wait. So, if you're reading this you're probably thinking "Isn't it about time that girl shut up?!" or "Man that girl can talk!" Which is true, I can. Especially when it is almost 6:00 in the morning and no sleep. I hope some of this rambling made any sense. I would ask that you would pray for my interview on Monday. I really want this job! I ask that you would pray for God's will and plan to be executed and seen throughout the entire process whether I get the job or not. I appreciate you making it this far and I know the journey through may have been tiring. I am blessed beyond measure and may God bless you!

Until next time...