These guys are ridiculously good. Their sound is unique and I like that. The entire album was awesome, but somehow this is the song that ended up on my repeat. "Give me just a little more time..."
2. If - House of Heroes
3. Walking Far From Home - Iron and Wine
I love this song. The lyrics are...yeah...they're that splendid.
4. Can You Tell - Ra Ra Riot
5. Can't Stand It - Never Shout Never
I am in love with this band...and I just can't stand it. This song is really cute and catchy. I find myself moving along with it every time I listen. SMILES!
My sister sends me the neatest videos. This one is about waiting for a Godly man rather than settling. It is thought provoking...and clever...and pretty much awesome.
Book #1:Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin The Gist: Rachel, though beautiful in her own right and very hardworking, has always paled in comparison to her vibrant best friend Darcy. Darcy is hot and chic and always seems to get what she wants... or does she? On the night of her 30th birthday, Rachel ends up "hooking up" with Darcy's fiance Dex. At first Rachel feels horrible about it, but soon finds herself becoming more involved with Dex and falls in love. This book explores the boundaries between love and friendship. To find out which Rachel chooses, read the book. :) Rating: 3.5/5 Was it worth it? Yes Brief thoughts: It was real easy to relate to Rachel, who has always felt a little like second best. I was rooting for her and Dex throughout the entire book; I just couldn't help myself. Darcy was too much for me to handle. I found Darcy's selfishness too overwhelming. Would I recommend it? Yes
Book #2:The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Rating: 4/ 5
Was it worth it? Yeppers
Brief thoughts: Ever since I saw the movie I have been looking forward to reading this book. It was pretty awesome.
Would you recommend it? Yes
Book #3:The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
Rating: 4/5
Was it worth it? Yes
Brief thoughts: This was a beautiful portrayal of overcoming grief. I felt for Lennie and her grief became my own. The book felt very poetic in nature.
So I've always wanted to participate in a book challenge and I thought that this one would be perfect. It's simple to begin...just sign up for Goodreads if you aren’t already a member and pick the number of books you are challenging yourself to read in 2011. You can track what you read and see how friends are doing too. My goal is to read 36 books. :)
So, when it comes to praying...I am the sort of girl who writes prayers down on whatever is available at the time (coffee cup, notebook, exam, etc). Some have been lost forever, but if God got them that's all that matters. It took me a few days to find all the one's below. Anyways, here is a compilation of prayers from this semester. I wanted to put these prayers all in one place so that I could maybe look back on them at a later date. Prayers can be revealing since they give a taste of what's on a person's mind. I wonder what mine say about me....probably that I am a stressed college student...well, check.
Dear God,
Thank you! That exam went so much better than I hoped.
I am trying to be patient, but I've never truly experienced love (the romantic sort) or been in a lasting relationship. Compared to others my age...well...how will I know? I just want to know...ya know?
Summer job?
Bless Aunt Rhonda and Uncle Don!
Please help Dad get a job. He has made huge changes and this would make his year.
Be with David's family. Comfort them and give them strength.
Help me pass counceling exam.
Nursing checkoff tomorrow! Me + You = Pass. Grant me the confidence to kick butt.
You are great!
Please help me pass NURS 212! I think it's going to make me go crazy.
To be happy! :)
Give me the courage to resolve issues and to confront problems head on.
Ummm...my planning ahead skills could use a little work lately. :(
Please be with Alicia's family as they mourn the loss of their relative. Give them comfort and lift them up.
Help me to open up.
This thing...is it going to work out. Right now I don't feel as if the friendship is mutual; instead, I feel like a doormat...like my frustration is not important. I am confused.
You are love!
Thanks!
Grant Larissa grace.
Kelsey + Dad + jobs?
PCA? Yay!!! Love you! (Disclaimer: not that I don't love you already).
What are my gifts?
Where do I fit in here? Feeling a little lost.
Please be with Aunt Sandy and her family. May her heart and body heal. :)
Please help me to let go of my past. I am not who I was. I want to be more open and feel able to be myself.
May Aunt Rhonda and Grams return home safely from their trip. Bless Gabe.
Be my coffee!
How did I get here?
Though there be snow on the ground, may it be spring in my heart.
Be with Cassie wherever that may be. Keep her safe and happy and whole.
May Kelsey be happy. :)
Why do I still think of "Person X" so much? Isn't it a bit obsessive? Help me understand...or to forget...or to think less of.
I am so proud of Dad, God. I just though I'd share that with you.
Over spring break I went to the Mall of America in Minnesota with friends via road trip. It was a very interesting experience to say the least. I spent 9 hours in a car both ways. Here are a few pics from Minnesota and the trip.
1st Day
Theme park had awesome roller coasters
Four floors of craziness
I love this turtle. MOA has an aquarium in the basement.
Fun...fun...fun!!!
High five!
How many licks does it take to get the the center of a tootsie pop?
I am one of the tiny specks walking the gang plank.
Escalator fun.
At Bubba Gumps. Run Forest, Run!
Larger than life Lego sculptures at the Lego store.
On our way to Minnesota for spring break, my friend Kim and I stopped at the Michigan/Wisconsin border to fulfill one of our girlish childhood dreams...to be in two places at once.
It was nearly midnight when we got to the border. We were cold...and tired...and strangely giddy. That's the perfect recipe for making memories last.
