tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74420069649957781982024-03-14T10:20:53.536-04:00Beautifully BrokenHe was broken so I could be beautiful in His eyes.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.comBlogger258125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-4131669776159738772013-02-17T13:54:00.002-05:002013-02-17T13:54:44.952-05:00new blog!hey! long time no blog (: well, i've started a new one, so follow me there! http://joyfilledem.blogspot.com/Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-24107565452497377262011-01-13T20:29:00.002-05:002011-01-13T20:31:50.275-05:00Joy.Do you ever just think about God and His goodness and can't stop smiling? Well, that's me right now. There is to much hope in Christ. Oh how I love the joy that is only found it Christ. <div><br /></div><div>Tell me something that brings you joy =) </div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-56699747740350504052010-11-20T23:24:00.004-05:002010-11-20T23:49:54.868-05:00Thank You Lord.An amazingly overwhelming desire to grow has grown in me. God has ignited in me an incredible passion for growing in character. I don't think I have ever desired to grow in character more than I do now. I don't think I have ever been so excited about killing sin. I have never had such excitement and pleasure in the idea that, while relying on God's strength, I can grow to be more like Him. Just thinking of all of the ways I can be serving Him if I grow, challenges me. Serving Him is so lovely.My friends, God is so attractive and lovely. He is the most beautiful thing that exists. Aspiring to grow to be more like Him not only blesses you and challenges others, but it glorifies His name greatly.<div><div><br /></div><div>As a girl, I know it can be a temptation to put a focus on the outer appearance. It's so vain and I know I could put way too much of a focus on it. But never have I cared so little about it than I do now. The only way I desire to be beautiful is by God shining in me. I know I have much room for growth, but God gives much grace and He is so patient with me.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am tired of my sin. I hate it. The idea of overcoming weaknesses and growing in character for the glory of God is so appealing to me. Ah, dear God please keep this passion ignited in me and don't let it fade. Also, please help me to rely on your strength so that I can make progress, rather than fail. I am so weak. So, so weak. I am helpless without you Lord.</div><div><br /></div><div>I just needed to say that. I'm too passionate about it to keep it to myself. Sorry for the little rave, haha.</div></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-43901573194943021852010-11-20T22:57:00.000-05:002010-11-20T22:58:33.015-05:00Obsession<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; "><b>"Obsession"</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">By: Starfield</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I am fixed on You</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">As the world flies by</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I have lost myself</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">In Your blinding light</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">This obsession is my call</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Owning body mind and soul</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">All I live for is to know You and be known</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">This obsession makes me whole</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I give in to its control</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">It consumes me like a fire within my bones</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I am not my own</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I have been erased</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Like a canvas washed by the stokes of grace</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">You're my obsession</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">You're all I ever need</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I'm Your posession </span></span><br /></span></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-58127252963479427792010-11-16T12:53:00.001-05:002010-11-16T12:54:50.849-05:00I Will Love You.<div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">I think I would consider this my life motto or prayer or whatever you want to call it. I love this song a whole lot:</span></span></div><div style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; "><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">When I think of all You are, in my life and in my heart; no words can say what I feel. Cause if anything is true, it's what I have found in You. Lord, to me, there's nothing so real. And though there is no way I can repay You, I'll give You whatever You want. I'll live a life that says You give me every song. With my every breath I'll make Your mercy known. With every soul on earth or all alone; I will love You, I will love You. </span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">Angels see You face to face. If I could I'd take their place, and poor out my heart to You. But what they don't understand, is to know Your grace first hand and how it feels to love like I do. You bring me to my knees with Your kindness. Lord, there's nothing I can hold back. I'll live a life that says You give me every song. With my every breath I'll make Your mercy known. With every soul on earth or all alone; I will love You, I will love You.</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;">With everything I am and everything I have, I dedicate myself to doing one thing well. I will love You.</span></span>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-59447008231666602422010-10-21T09:03:00.003-04:002010-10-21T09:09:13.852-04:00ahh!On Saturday, I'm taking the ACT. My score will be sent to all of the nursing programs that I am applying to. Nursing school is super hard to get in to and unfortunately, all that the schools care about are my numbers. My score could make or break my opportunity to get into nursing school. I really feel the pressure. Dear God, please help me.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-54284733876266317872010-10-04T15:13:00.003-04:002010-10-04T15:24:23.755-04:00WaitingRight now, my life is filled with a lot of waiting. Waiting can be so hard. But another thing that can be even harder is be an active waiter. God wants us to use every second of our lives for His glory. I think that when we think we are waiting for something, we can forget to make sure to utilize these in-between times. I think we sometimes forget that these times are just as important as any other time. No moment is any less important or critical, when thinking of it spiritually. <br /><br />In church yesterday, one thing stood out to me during the message. "It's the day to day mundane things that ultimately glorifies Christ."<br /><br />I am reminded of a song that I want to define me...especially during this season:<br /><br />While I'm Waiting<br />By John Waller<br /><br />I'm waiting<br />I'm waiting on You, Lord<br />And I am hopeful<br />I'm waiting on You, Lord<br />Though it is painful<br />But patiently, I will wait<br /><br />I will move ahead, bold and confident<br />Takeing every step in obedience<br />While I'm waiting<br />I will serve You<br />While I'm waiting<br />I will worship<br />While I'm waiting<br />I will not faint<br />I'll be running the race<br />Even while I wait<br /><br />I'm waiting<br />I'm waiting on You, Lord<br />And I am peaceful<br />I'm waiting on You, Lord<br />Though it's not easy<br />But faithfully, I will wait<br />Yes, I will wait<br />I will serve You while I'm waiting<br />I will worship while I'm waiting<br />I will serve You while I'm waiting<br />I will worship while I'm waiting<br />I will serve you while I'm waiting<br />I will worship while I'm waiting on You, LordEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-559352650347056572010-08-22T19:23:00.002-04:002010-08-22T19:27:04.647-04:00Hey!So, I would like to revive this blog....I like blogging....even though not many people do it any more.<br /><br />School is starting tomorrow and with that comes routine. I like routine. I also like spontaneity. But really, routine makes for a more disciplined Emily, which is good. haha. I over-analyze everything. But you love me for it, right? :)<br /><br />Alrighty, a real bloggity post will hopefully follow soon :)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-48271218230180989872010-06-23T12:34:00.001-04:002010-06-23T12:34:44.114-04:00thinkin'[this is a rambling-type blog post...beware]<br /><br />I'm the type that is always pondering things and sometimes when things keep me from pondering things clearly, I start to ponder why these things get in my way and when I start to analyze myself, I completely confuse myself. It's complicated. Not sure if that makes any sense. But that is what is on my mind. I seriously wonder sometimes if my inability to stay focused on something is some sort of disorder like ADD or if it's my laziness and weakness that just needs to be reversed....<br /><br />I've been thinking about my habits recently. Some of them I like and others I am not to fond of. I feel like some parts of my life need a bit of a make over. But sometimes I can't focus long enough to change them. ugh.<br /><br />You know what else I think? I think I over-think things a lot. I think often times my motivation is good, but it drives some people crazy. I don't think everyone sees that side of me. Just a few close friends that I talk a lot to about what's on my mind(and bounce things off of them) and those are often times my friends that are also my sanctifiers. Loveee them for it :)<br /><br />Above I was saying that I analyze myself a lot. And one thing that I've come to realize is that no matter how "levelheaded", rational and logical I am(which would more generally be associated with how guys think), I still think like a girl. Maybe a logical, rational and level-headed girl...but still a girl. I know that sounds like a silly thing for me to realize, but it's true and it's honestly something I didn't use to think. Why did I say this? I don't know. I was just thinking about it. I never want to sound like I don't appreciate thinking like how God made girls to think...but I sure do wish sometimes I could think a little more like my brothers on some things, haha.<br /><br />Right now you're either: A) sleeping because this was so boring, B) not even reading this right now because it was so boring or C) laughing at me because I am silly and rambling and making very little sense.<br /><br /><br />Here is a random picture because I felt like posting it. These are some awesome sea gulls I met in San Francisco :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03KXSt5aXggnCCsf7-cqpBc29Y9Xf5KRoJzUixG5lZ2tFyHzBbTVa9y4Kv8cB1zXEcTsr4KeNqKf9UHO5aEyclCSMgknm2KfgrJ9NAg5IF_K28bZwteo_6AORNAI8RcTAm2CdxO9DuLnO/s1600/Day+11+140.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03KXSt5aXggnCCsf7-cqpBc29Y9Xf5KRoJzUixG5lZ2tFyHzBbTVa9y4Kv8cB1zXEcTsr4KeNqKf9UHO5aEyclCSMgknm2KfgrJ9NAg5IF_K28bZwteo_6AORNAI8RcTAm2CdxO9DuLnO/s320/Day+11+140.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486006468996789954" border="0" /></a>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-47768413481174023412010-06-02T21:53:00.004-04:002010-06-03T10:32:31.245-04:00It's summer?Wow, I can't believe summer is basically here. This time next year, I will be graduating high school and getting ready for college. Even though I do have a year, it still seems so close. I think it's because I have so many friends that are a year or two ahead of me and I've been taking college classes for a while not, so I already am getting a taste of what college is like...even if it isn't my /life/ yet. I'm excited about that new, upcoming stage of life....but I'm also content with where I am for now.<div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, school isn't over yet for me, but it is lightening up. I pretty much have no plans for the summer and that is strange. The past few summers have been filled with the making of our movie, so it feels weird to not have my whole summer filled already. </div><div><br /></div><div>I've been thinking about this summer and what I want to do with it. I think I've decided that I want to get a part time job if I can find one and just spend a lot of time in the Word and reading good Christians books. I want this summer to be filled with books that will help me mature as a Christian and prepare me for my next stage of life. But, I haven't exactly decided what to read. I'm thinking of going through Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology very slowly, as well as read a couple of other spiritual growth books. One that I think I want to read is Respectable Sins and I'd also like to read a book on Holiness. </div><div><br /></div><div>I tell you, God is so awesome. He has been so good to challenge me so much recently. Through several friends and just spending time in His word, I have been motivated to really work at killing sin and growing as much as I can. I have such a passionate desire to grow character right now....it's /so/ hard...but it's the best kind of hard ever! Anyhow, it's also very humbling when I fail constantly and see how weak and sinful I am. </div><div><br /></div><div>All this said, I want to know about /you/! What are your plans for the summer? Is there anything God has been showing you recently? Any suggestions for good books for me to read over the summer? Also, I seem to get a lot of readers whom I do not know. So I am curious, if you do read this, how you found out about me? :)</div><div><br /></div><div>I have missed this little blog! </div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-13580932794636641762010-03-23T21:21:00.001-04:002010-03-23T21:28:33.639-04:00Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.<br /><br />I love this verse. My goal in life is for it to define me. It's probably one of my top favorite verses. Ah! Just live by this my friends and you will be greatly be blessed :)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-16518547507257281892010-03-11T14:10:00.002-05:002010-03-11T14:22:07.595-05:00God stuffs...Why in the world is God so good to me? I deserve nothing...I deserve less than nothing. But He gives me more than I even need or could ever imagine. <div><br /></div><div>I tell you, at the foot of the cross is the best place to see how small and helpless you really are. And how amazing and huge and good Jesus is. If I am on my knees at the cross always, it will surely help me to see things in the magnitude and from the perspective I should. I will see sin for what it really is and I will see how no sin is small. Why do we think sin is okay? Why do we think that "little sins" exist? </div><div><br /></div><div>My dear friends, God's love is so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">incomprehensible</span>. I've been trying to see the character of God's love and oh my, how great it is. It is so believable but also so impossible to understand fully. And even that boggles my mind.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jesus is the only thing that is ever worth your life and the only thing worth all of your energy. I beg you not to be a fool. If you believe differently, someday you will see the truth and regret not learning it sooner. </div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-89139190425425906482010-02-11T14:29:00.004-05:002010-02-11T15:17:49.957-05:00What I have learned, etc....I'm sorry, but I have had no good ideas for blog posts. Which is why I haven't posted in forever. But now, I suppose I will just post what's been on my mind and what God has been showing me.<br /><br />Right now, my life feels so full. And, it feels so fast-moving. The fact that I'm graduating next year is kinda surreal. What God's will is for my future has nearly constantly been on my mind. It's a daily prayer request that He would reveal it in His time, and that whatever desires I have that are not apart of His plan for me would be removed from me. So far, His will is appearing to be completely different than what I originally wanted. How exciting! I love an adventure. Especially one written by my God :)<br /><br />I'm learning lots about myself this year. I'm learning about what I deeply love to do vs. what I just find to be a fun hobby. Sometimes, that is surprisingly hard to figure out.<br /><br />I am learning what qualities really matter in a friend. I recently have been so blessed by some of my friends. They are such a gift from God and would be very hard to live without. You know, I believe God gives you different friends for different reasons. Some friends are meant to be those fun, lighthearted people that you always have crazy fun with, others are there to challenge and encourage you spiritually, and some are there listen and just to...be there. We need a little of all of that in our lives. But, if one of those are missing or there is too much or two little in our lives, we'll be lopsided. I think I lot of teens are lopsided because they leave all depth and seriousness out of all their relationships. <br /><br />I'm striving to be a Godly and loving sister and daughter to my family. Next to God, they matter most. And, the things I learn from serving and loving them will only help me the older I get. For that reason, I'm deciding to not be such an overachiever in school by trying to do a gazillion subjects. I'm going to spend the rest of my highschool life more focused on the home. I think I'll benefit.<br /><br />Speaking of school..... I'm learning that disciple is absolutely necessary the older you get. This semester has been so full....I really am looking forward to finishing it. I've been praying a lot about what to do after I graduate. I think I finally know where God is leading me. I tell you, talking to older and wiser people is so helpful! I'm strongly considering going into nursing and staying local for school. We'll see though...I still have some time.<br /><br />I love wisdom. Gosh, I really do. I swear it's one of the best qualities a person can have. In my opinion, at least. The Bible speaks so much of how valuable it is. Definitely something to chase after a pursue. I'm learning to love it more every day.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><blockquote><span style="font-style: italic;">How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Proverbs 16:16</span><br /><br />Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Proverbs 24:14</span><br /></blockquote><br />I've been trying to read as many spiritual growth books as possible recently. I don't have tons of free time, but whenever I find some, I try to read one of these books. Wow, I am loving that and learning lots. These are some books that are most definitely worth your time! Sometime soon, I'll give some book reviews and details ;)<br /><br />hmmm, I've talked about a lot here. Maybe I should stop now. In the next post, I'll give you an update on general life stuff :)<br /><br />Emily Joy =)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-36596376917466148212010-01-01T09:49:00.002-05:002010-01-01T10:06:30.807-05:00So it's a new year....Wow it's 2010. I think this will be the most interesting year in my life yet. I'm excited for the future....though it's a little confusing right now ;)<div><br /></div><div>Anyhow. I'm not going to make a post saying something to each of my friends. idk why, I just don't feel like it. And, apparently, no one else is doing it either....so.... yeah. But no need to be sad! You will get some happy encouragement in your birthday cards...it's better that way anyhow =P</div><div><br /></div><div>So. For 2010, I figured I better make a goal. Yes, I always make goals. But i normally make a lot. I'm not saying that's bad...it just is less realistic. So, I'm going to make 2 goals and put all my effort towards these goals....</div><div><br /></div><div>The first goal is for me to get <i>completely lost in God</i>. Yeah, kinda a weird resolution. But I very good one, I think. </div><div><br /></div><div>My second resolution is to try to become more disciplined in every area of my life. Spiritually, physically and mentally. Because I think God is more glorified when we are more disciplined and we can serve better because of it.</div><div><br /></div><div>What are your resolutions? </div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-84357978326861475372009-12-25T18:01:00.000-05:002009-12-25T18:02:02.533-05:00Merry Christmas :)I hope everyone has had/is having a wonderful Christmas :)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-3096309576129838042009-12-09T20:36:00.003-05:002009-12-10T12:29:42.396-05:00Thanksgiving and Christmas time<div style="text-align: left;">I love this time of year. I don't like the materialism, though. It makes me sad. Honestly, at one point this season, I wanted to get no gifts for Christmas and instead go on a missions trip. But, that is not realistic this year, unfortunately. Oh well, at least I am blessed to not want much...my God is so good!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>However, I would love a puppy. Ever since I lost my dear dog this summer, I have missed having a dog around. I also had to put my cat down recently and my hedgehog died. Each time I have lost a pet, I have seen the awesome faithful love and peace of my Jesus more than ever. It's amazing how He comforts me :) So anyhow, back on topic, I'd like a Newfoundland puppy please. Those puppies are like the cutest things out there. Newfoundlands generally are. May I tempt you?</div><div><br /></div><img src="http://www.nannynewfs.com/Ephraim13months.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 446px;" border="0" alt="" /><img src="http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images16/NewfoundlandsSatchelJack.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 383px;" border="0" alt="" /><img src="http://www.nannynewfs.com/Chuck5.5months.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" border="0" alt="" /><img src="http://www.nannynewfs.com/almost3months.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 418px;" border="0" alt="" /><img src="http://www.nannynewfs.com/jabez01.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 480px;" border="0" alt="" /><div>You must think this is cute. You must. How can you possibly not? =P So yep, my point is that I want a huge fluffy dog that is much larger than myself...a gentle giant ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanksgiving was good. I forgot to make a 'what I'm thankful for' post. But really, should I even try? How can I express all that I am thankful for? I could say 'Jesus, my family, friends, etc....' But really, that just frustrates me because I am so much more thankful than I can express....</div><div><br /></div><div>I am pretty excited about how my first semester of dual enrollment has gone in the local community college. I hope the next semester will go just as well :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Christmas. I love it so much. Yeah, I just do. </div><div><br /></div><div>My blog posts always seem to jump around a lot. Sorry if it bugs you...that's just how my mind works.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, and so today Liv and Sof and I /tried/ for the second time to get a good picture of us for our Christmas card. I have a strong feeling that if we were all guys, or if /they/ were guys, that this would be a much easier task. But no, we're girls. So that means we're picky about our appearance in these pictures that's we're sending out all over the world =P And, we happen to also be goofy girls that have goofy facial expressions. haha, so it's hard to get a picture where all 3 of us: A) are smiling, B) have our eyes open, C) do not resemble elves or monsters or the like and D) consider ourselves not stupid looking =P lol, yes. We struggle. Oh well. It's life. And I'm glad I'm not a guy. Though guys are great too =P</div><div><br /></div><div>So I got to go to a vintage Christmas swing dance a little over a week ago. It was such great fun. I. Love. Swing dancing. It is incredibly fun. I swear, everyone must try it at some point in their lives. And you know what made it even more fun than normal swing dancing? We got to get dressed up in formal 50's vintage dress and we danced to a live band ;) Pretty fantastical ;) Maybe I'll post pictures soon....</div><div><br /></div><div>Alright. So like, I suppose most of this related to Christmas or Thanksgiving in a way. Although, not exactly how I planned it =P Oh well. Goodnight =)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-17138039434525283432009-11-04T22:31:00.003-05:002009-11-04T22:50:02.345-05:00Should I post? Ok, I will.Well, today I felt like making a post at like lunch time. But, I couldn't because I was still doing school and didn't want to get online and get distracted. I'm good at that. haha<br /><br />Anywho. So. I suppose I should talk about something. Since that's generally what you do when you have a blog and make posts. =P<br /><br />First off, I am crazy. Or at least my mind feels like I am. School takes so stinkin' long. Like for seriously. I started school at 8am and didn't finish until 7pm. And I did not waste time. Yes, that's what it is. School is to blame for making me crazy!!<br /><div><br /></div><div>Also. I am so stinkin' thankful for the friends I have been blessed with. They rock. They make me love my God even more. And right now, I feel like mentioning Sam, my online friend. I want to meet her some day. She's quite awesome herself. =]</div><div><br /></div><div>So I have been taking a swing dancing class with about 14 other friends. We have had a blast taking the class and i have learned a ton. Swing dancing is probably my favorite 'hobby' or whatever you call it, ever! </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not sure what else to talk about. I could always ramble on but, I don't want to waste your time. And my brain is too fried to think of something deep or intelligent to say.</div><div><br /></div><div>'Night =)</div>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-22488180943759293572009-10-29T22:28:00.003-04:002009-10-29T22:32:15.503-04:00Our Little Adventure!A couple of weeks ago I went camping with my family and several other families. On Saturday afternoon, Eric, Brandon, Morgan, Cara and I wanted to go for a little walk. It had been raining on and off all morning, so we just wanted to take a short hike around part of the lake....or so we thought.[insert the DUNDUNDUN here] ;)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOuqMDYsZ9gLbBR8l9zfI1jb0d4ZO1ZAESh5j32s2eaO6kxGS9goN-Z8_DmoDZ5L202fAPP2F4kPdJtVhX6kVcmzl_-qJeH6yu400RPOIrLMo7SI59BD_qfIaZpgBAalncmp5TezTDfg/s1600-h/Camping-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOuqMDYsZ9gLbBR8l9zfI1jb0d4ZO1ZAESh5j32s2eaO6kxGS9goN-Z8_DmoDZ5L202fAPP2F4kPdJtVhX6kVcmzl_-qJeH6yu400RPOIrLMo7SI59BD_qfIaZpgBAalncmp5TezTDfg/s320/Camping-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398215146356514578" border="0" /></a><br />Well, after hiking for about 30 or 45 minutes, we decided we *had* to be almost half way around and that we'd just keep going. Well, we kept going farther and farther, and it kept seeming like we were about half way around. We walked by the 'day use area' that had bathrooms and water fountains, so we figured that it wouldn't hurt to take a quick break there. And then we kept walking. Finally, after thinking 'ok, this is a little longer than we thought', we were considering turning around, we thought we just *had* to be half way at that point and turning around would take longer. So we kept walking and yes, we followed trails this whole time.<br /><br />Then, at one point the trail just seemed to end, but we figured that if we kept walking along the lake that we'd eventually find it again. Well, we didn't exactly. And for a while were in the middle of tall grass and thorns and trees. Let me just add right here that out of all 5 of us who owned cell phones, all of us happened to forget our phones...go figure. Eric decided that we should stop and pray(thanks bro ;)), cuz' we were really starting to get lost and were probably in a little over our heads. Shortly after that, we found a deer trail, that we followed and it led us to a trail that was obviously made by people. At that point, we noticed that we hadn't seen any other humans in quite a while and that even though we /were/ walking on a trail, it wasn't a marked one and we had no idea where it would lead(and we had heard gunshots the day before in these woods).<br /><br />Anyhow, to make a long story short-er, this trail led us to a road that had no street signs, so we still didn't know where we were. We were considering stopping a car and asking because at this point we had be hiking for nearly 4 hours. But no cars seemed interested in stopping, so we kept walking. We came upon a few houses and decided we needed to go knock on someone's door and at least see what road we were on and maybe ask to borrow a phone. We decided to have me and Brandon go knock and luckily, these people were pretty nice. The lady felt so bad for us and they even offered to drive us back to the campground. Apparently, it would be another 3 or so mile hike back to the campground. So, we took the offer and all jumped into the back of the man's truck, who then brought us back.<br /><br />Yes, it was an adventure. God was faithful, He lead our way and kept us safe. Praying always pays off. We ending up hiking an estimated 5 or more miles and I have never been more thankful to have guys with me, haha! The 20 minute hike turned into more like 4 hours and the trail that we thought went around the lake was actually non-existent(we checked the map when we got back to the camp site, lol). I don't think any of us will ever forget this, lol.<br /><br />The end. Yeah, sorry it was this long =PEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-22768406307304492382009-10-22T12:54:00.001-04:002009-10-22T12:54:42.178-04:00Hannah!Hope you have the most fantastical 17th birthday ever ^_^Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-71343561490857562702009-10-01T13:48:00.002-04:002009-10-01T13:53:10.256-04:00Happy Birthdays!!Happy birthday to Lindsay and Matt today =D<br /><br />Lindsay, you are hilariously awesome. We've had so many fun times together and it's always fun when it's with you ;) haha, and I'm <span style="font-style: italic;">still </span>a <span style="font-style: italic;">whole </span>2 1/2 months older than you =P<br /><br />Matt, I've enjoyed getting to know you over the past couple of years. I've seen you grow in your walk with the Lord a lot since I first met you and I'm excited to see how He works in the through you this coming year!<br /><br />Also, late happy birthdays to Hannah, Becca and Nathaniel :) I hope each of you had a very special day :)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-73947501355999695692009-09-22T13:45:00.007-04:002009-09-22T14:16:04.383-04:00Hello there faithful readers!Yes, your unfaithful blogger has decided to post again. I'm not really sure what you like to read most. So, I'm just going to post what I feel like talking about and hopefully it isn't too boring...lol<br /><br />This past month or two has been very interesting for me. I started school 4 weeks ago and I am so busy with it. I have had to work harder than I ever have, and it feels really good :) I have lots of subjects and actually will have enough credits to graduate at the end of this year, but my parents have deemed it wiser for me to do a full 4 years of school and not graduate a year early. I always have wished I could graduate early, but when it actually came up as a possibility this year, reality really struck me. In one way, it's hard to imagine myself as a full time college student next year and entering a whole new season of life. But, I'm going to trust my parent's decision and be content with where God has me now. =)<br /><br />In addition to life picking up in busyness, it is also hopefully going to be changing again soon because I have decided to apply for a job. I really would like to work at Chickfila where I can work half-way normal hours and get a regular paycheck. I'm going to probably apply this month, so we'll see where I get with that. If it's God's will for me, I know He will work it out :) If/when I do get a job I can't wait to see how God will give be the strength to keep up with work, school and life. It'll be a lot of work, but I know I can do it with His help :)<br /><br />hmmm, what else? Oh, I have some more baby hedgehogs :) They were born two weeks ago and I wasn't too sure how they'd do, because last time, this same mom killed her litter. Sad, I know, but that is just sometimes how it goes with animals. Anyhow, right now, the babies are doing well and I'll hopefully get to hold them sometime this week and get pictures, which I will be sure to post =D <br /><br />Random, but: next month, I'm taking swing dance lessons and I'm soooo excited about it. Yay! =D *does a little happy dance*<br /><br />Fall is officially here. I am excited for the cooler, beautiful weather.....I just love it...jeans, hoodies, baking....all good stuff ^_^ <br /><br />With fall starting to 'show up', we are in a rush to finish filming our movie. We have only two more filming days and then it's just time to get the movie edited. I'm very exicted to be done and see the finished product! And, when we're done filming, everyone will have 'freedom' and a lot more free time on their hands, lol!<br /><br />Ok, so there is a little(or rather big) update from me. Life is good. God is good. <br /><br />One more thing. I was reading in Proverbs last night and came across this verse: "As in water, face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man." What a reminder this is. That my heart is going to make me the person I am, or rather, my 'image'(character) and heart are connected... they are either both going to be beautiful or both be very ugly...and you ca't fix one without fixing the other ;) Just a little random thought :)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-92076953169922190862009-08-28T15:53:00.002-04:002009-08-28T16:13:42.887-04:00I feel bad...I know I haven't posted a lot recently. I guess I just don't feel like talking about myself or my life. I really want to make some deep, meaningful posts. But, whenever I sit down to make a blog post, I have 'blogger's block' or something =P But let me think for a second here.<br /><br />God has really spoke to me this week about my future. I have never been worried or stressed about it, but it's kind of cool to actually see God possibly revealing some stuff to me. I have really been unsure as to what career to pursue. I just have always felt like I have so many interests and didn't really feel a really strong calling to one thing. I don't know if I could pick one thing I'm super passionate about, other than God. Well, God has shown me that it's not what I do, but how it serves Him that really matters. I feel like He has shown me that my passions are actions and services, rather than something physical like 'music' or 'animals'. Yes, I do adore those two things, but I don't know if it would be a passion. So anyhow, what I feel like God has shown me is that whatever I do, it'll include: caring, encouraging, helping/serving and challenging. Obviously, there are a lot of forms of all of that. And i don't know what form that'll be for me. I am just excited to see what God has in store :)Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-46823817509214299602009-08-26T14:02:00.002-04:002009-08-26T14:09:51.425-04:00Beach!!Ok, so this past Saturday we left our home to go stay at Holden beach for a week. Right now, I am sitting in my beach house and thought I should give a little update. The beach has been gorgeous, I have spent a lot of time in the water and on the beach. Some of my cousins are here with us, and we're having an awesome time ^_^ I have also had some awesome times with the Lord. He has revealed himself to me in some amazing ways and it feels so awesome. I might make a more in depth post on that later.<br /><br />We have went out in the ocean while the sun has been setting the past few nights. That is absolutely breathtaking beautiful. We've found a lot more shells than we normally do. I will be sure to post some pictures when I get back =)<br /><br />Well, I guess I better go now. I'm going to go build a sandcastle(ohhhh yesss =P). Peace!!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-46284830903663365262009-08-18T15:55:00.001-04:002009-08-18T16:05:09.891-04:00This is what I want[and am trying to] to live by...1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.<br /><br />1 Timothy 6:11- But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.<br /><br />2 Timothy 2:22- Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.<br /><br />1 Thessalonians 5:16-18- Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.<br /><br />1 Thessalonians 5:11- Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.<br /><br />Colossians 3:1 and 12<br />1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.<br /><br />Philippians 4:8- Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.<br /><br />Philippians 2:3- Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.<br /><br />2 Corinthians 12:10- That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<br /><br />Mark 10:43-44- Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.<br /><br />Oh dear God help me...Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442006964995778198.post-586893502419317552009-08-17T09:19:00.002-04:002009-08-17T09:29:07.216-04:00What have I been up to?I'm sorry for not posting a lot recently. Anyhow, let me type a quick update. I got my wisdom teeth out a couple of weeks ago. The recovery was not too bad. Then, there was the youth day. That was really awesome. I had a fun time with friends and some great teaching. I got to see some people that I don't normally get to spend time with, like Stephanie and Aly, so that was nice =) Oh, I got in to my first college class. That starts today. <br /><br />hmmm, what else? I have just generally been busy with life. We've had a couple of movie meetings, Bible study, Kung Fu Panda with friends, AMP's awesome concert. I know I must be forgetting something. Oh well, I just need to post more regularly ;)<br /><br />Oh and I finally got a facebook. But I promise, that is not why I haven't posted very much... My life had just been crazy =)<br /><br />I wanna make a deeper post. Let me think on that and see what I come up with! ;)<br /><br />random btw, these are my favorite smilies: =) and =P they are the most fun, hahaEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09183579033314610859noreply@blogger.com1