Lesson #60: Are horoscopes actually accurate?

Tomorrow's Friday, but no, I'm not "gonna get down" and go "partyin partyin". I think the lesson to be learned today is this: RELAX SOMETIMES. You don't need to constantly be doing something. Sometimes it's okay to just sit down and do absolutely nothing. Of course with the end of the school year coming up, that's hard to do. I'll make time.

Oh, are horoscopes accurate? Because mine for the past month have been dead on... Hmm...

Lesson #59: God doesn't make mistakes.

God definitely has a sense of humor. I mean, look at animals for example. The ostrich, the giraffe, the baboon, the bulldog, the platypus. All of these animals have an interesting and quite unique quality about them. Interesting, and also rather humorous. Humorous, and also quite unique. Even though God did make these animals amusing to look at, God looked at and concentrated on every little itty bitty detail when he created the universe. And thank goodness he did! How boring would life be if he hadn't? Even though there's something about ourselves that we all wish we could change, God doesn't make mistakes. We were born this way! (Yes, this blog post is based off of last night's episode of Glee). Even though humans may share similar qualities such as hair color, eye shape, body type, or skin color, we are all completely different. NOBODY is perfect. We may see somebody and think, "Oh, if only I was that skinny, that tan, that hair color, maybe people would like me." But honestly, we shouldn't need to think that. I am guilty of this, but I really am trying to stop. God made us how we are for a reason. So we should stop hating ourselves and just live life without the worry of looking like a barbie doll every time we leave the house. Be comfortable in who you are! If you're worried about finding someone who will love you, stop worrying about looks. True love looks at the inside. Sure, looks can be a perk, but it shouldn't matter what you look like. If we were all created blind, we would never know what looks really are. It wouldn't matter. So love yourself and who you are! Because God doesn't make mistakes.

Lesson #58: Across the country, down the street, what's the difference? You're still leaving me!

So today was the first day in a long time when I didn't HAVE to be somewhere. No sports practice, musical rehearsal, work, absolutely nothing! And boy did it feel good to relax. Days like this remind me that taking a break from things can be good. It may not always feel right at the moment, but I always look back and think, "Huh... That was a good decision." Too much of something can wear you out, making you beyond the point of exhaustion. That's where I've been the past month or so. But lately (being this past week) I've felt more relaxed and less stressed. It's given me a chance to think about some important things that could, and probably will, affect my future. It's always good to have those days off. Let your mind rest!

Oh, and I'm going to miss my senior friends. A lot. Some are going as far as Arkansas. Some just to Lubbock. Some to Waco. Most are just going down the street. But it won't be the same at school everyday. Especially lunch. (I'm going to miss you the most Mallory!) I don't like the thought of growing up. Not just yet.

Lesson#57: "If you want the rainbow, you gotta deal with the rain."

This weekend couldn't have been more perfect. Friday night, our musical SOLD OUT! It went great! Saturday's performance was great, too! Even though I had to miss HEB Camp for the first time in almost ten years, it was worth it! I have the best friends ever! I couldn't have asked for a better cast, crew, and directors! What a great experience for my first show!

You know the saying, "Be careful what you wish for."? Well, I think everyone in Abilene can apply that saying to their life right now. Our forecast this past week was full of rain and thunderstorms. Did we get any? No. All week I had been wishing that we would get some rain. Well, today, we got our wish. For about 3 hours straight, it rained, thundered, and hailed. The hail got up to be a little bit bigger than golf ball size, and it flooded up to my knees. Our street was completely covered in water! We were also under a tornado warning for a little while. I'm not saying I didn't appreciate the rain, because we definitely needed it with all the fires we've had. But I will admit, the tornado thing had me scared for awhile!

So what is there to be learned from today? Well, two things.
1. Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it. And more.
2. If you want the rainbow, you gotta deal with the rain.

Lesson #56: "Oh be quiet you crazy tuffit fiend!"

Time. It's something that everyone wishes they could change in some way. Some people wish they could go back in time, to change something in their past that will change their future. Some people wish they could go to the future, to see what they have to live for. Some people wish time would move slower, so you have more time in a day and more time to simply have fun and live! Some people wish time would move faster, so they can hurry through parts of their life that they don't enjoy. Some people, like myself, wish that they could freeze time. And just sit, sleep, think. Unfortunately, none of these dreams have yet to become a reality. And who knows if they ever will! But there is one thing that we DO know: There will be a day when time doesn't exist. When we won't want to change anything about our lives, because our lives will be perfect, and we will be with Jesus. But until then, let's spend every moment we have living life to its fullest. Praising God and thanking Him for everything He blessed us with for our time on this earth. Let's spread our joy and laughter to everyone we meet, because we never know who might be going through some kind of battle in his or her life. But a smile or a hug is something that can make anyone's day. Let's do it. :)

Don't forget about our musical this weekend! Spread the word!

Lesson #55: "Big Bad! Diabolical, yes! Big bad!"

I realize my blog posts are becoming scarce... Life has been scary busy. Musical rehearsals every night, band and choir trip this past weekend, school, homework, life in general! The musical is actually this weekend, and every single one of you should go! Friday at 7 and Saturday at 2 in Van Ellis theater at Hardin Simmons University. It's going to be a great show!

Ephesians 5:2 says, "Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ Jesus." There are many verses like this. The Bible can get somewhat repetitive. But maybe the reason they say these things over and over is because, oh I don't know, it's important? Jesus loved EVERYBODY, even the worst of the worse. So shouldn't we? If we live a life filled with hate and remorse and just all around negativity, where are we going to go in life? Nowhere! I know I've said this many times before, and I'm not saying God will smite you for making a negative comment every now and then, but we should always look on the bright side of life! You know, look at the glass half full. Trust me, you'll find yourself happier more often! A smile will not only brighten your day, but someone else's as well. You never know who will see it and smile, too.

So come to the musical this weekend, and believe me, you'll smile a lot!

Lesson #54: Where did my junior year go?

Hello. I realize it has been awhile since I have posted a blog. Life has been, well, indescribable. So many things have happened all at once. Lit meet is over! (thankfully). Kyle and I did not place. However, Mr. Strange (and everyone else) agrees in the fact that we should have placed. But that's okay, there's always next year! The fifth six weeks is over, and I managed to finish with 2 Bs and the rest As. I even got 102.6 in Spanish. Thank goodness for those ten extra points! Musical rehearsals are getting better and better each time! Tonight was the first night we went off-book, and I thought everybody did pretty well. Our show opens a week from tomorrow! (April 22-23 at Van Ellis at HSU! Check the facebook event for more details!) We leave tomorrow for my school's band and choir trip in Dallas. It's going to be a blast!

I just can't believe how fast this year has gone by. I'm definitely ready to be a senior, but I'm not ready to grow up. My friends are the greatest. And if there's one thing I've learned in the past two weeks, it has to be that life happens. But no matter what happens, there's always SOMEBODY there you can lean on. But most importantly should we lean on God. I helped with the middle school retreat this past weekend, but I didn't feel like I was there to help. I felt like I was there because I needed to be there and to think about my past, present, and future. It's all in God's hands. And all I need to do is stop trying to fix everything myself.

Lesson #53: Life happens.

Things have been crazy lately. Musical rehearsals have started, more homework with the end of the six weeks coming up, lit meet this Friday, and of course I have to sleep somewhere in there. Life happens, and it happens way too fast for my liking. I just want to be in first grade again.