Simple Things

Its funny how one heartbreaking thing can teach you so many life lessons.

"Tell me, how do you stand there with your broken heart..ashamed of playing the fool?"
Ive learned not to live for one big moment after the next. The simple things mean so much...more than the big things the majority of the time. Like playing street ball with your best friends. Or sitting out on the porch swing with your dad. Or walking through the park hand in hand talking to your boyfriend. Ive learned to not worry about looking like a fool, show people you love and care about them without worrying about what others think. Give your money away, because most likely you will use it for some useless thing that will just junk up your space. Dont be Eeyor, and try to show people the most positive way of living. Laugh about anything and everything, at yourself, or your dog. Laugh when you're alone...or with a group. (It feels great, just try it) Keep things in order..and dont live life in chaos. If it take a second thought about whether or not to do something, then you probably shouldnt do it...Dont doubt the Lord. Afterall, isnt he God? He knows all. Make some time to be alone. Dont be afraid to sit by yourself and think about things, or just listen to God. If you have something on your heart to say to someone, JUST TELL THEM. It wont hurt...and maybe they feel the same way. That moment will only bring you closer. Work hard and dont be a bum. Dont be selfish. If you're feeling sad-GO OUTSIDE. Fresh air and sunshine is the key to happiness.

I went to a James Taylor concert last night and it was amazing. I got the tickets for Christmas, and I chose to take my dad. It was wonderful and we had a great time together. We dont get to spend much alone time together so it was well needed.


School is going great...and im very thankful for my friends. Growing up, i was being shuffled from house to house so i never really had a very good childhood. I wasnt able to play with kids in the neighborhood or be in any kind of sport. So the fact that i have friends that are willing to get out and have a blast doing things that are simple is great to me. We played basketball and tennis and had a wonderful time. The key to any great friendship is laughter. Im also thankful that i have a boyfriend who is also my best friend. :)

One last thing, I have to be the clumsiest person in the whole wide world. Who else could wreck a workout bike? ME. I have the bruises to prove it.

P.S.
"Shower the people you love with love, show them the way that you feel."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17pkx5T83FQ

This one is mine...from the concert...enjoy! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihbqDR7tIy0

Have a wonderful day!

headache

Do you need whiskey to keep fueling your own flames?

Dont tell me you miss me when you're the very one that keeps consistently pushing me away!

I had to go to the park this afternoon to clear my head.

This is the one who is always here for me waiting to give me a hug. EVERY time i need it.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ShelbyOwen#p/a/u/2/pmMz-mcX0KY

Hello, puppy!

Last night was great because i had a date with my boyfriend, it was our valentines day...because he had to work monday.

First, he picked me up right after work (around four) We went and watched the sunset by the mississippi river on riverside drive. Then, we ate dinner on beale street. Afterwards, we rode a trolley, exchanged gifts, and went to the cliff that looks over tunica. It was FUN!!

Well, statefarm finally called last night to come out and get a quote on getting my car fixed..i think i deserve to have a car with no dents after i was driving that kia. and after getting rear-ended last week i was pretty pissed. Luckily, it wasnt my fault :)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDNhlKc9u0I

Cheers.

Today is Valentine's day, and my boyfriend is working. Oh well. We will have tomorrow :)

I wish i was a more easy-going person.

Today started off pretty bad for me, but now looking back it has been a pretty great day. I went to school..with a bad attitude, listened to speeches...took a algebra test, and left. I went to work, took my nana to the eye doctor and witnessed more "whitehaven action" like always. People actin fools...lol.

On the way home we stopped by kohls and i finished up my valentines shopping. Then, rolled down the windows to my car, cranked up some jack johnson and enjoyed the sunshine (my favorite thing about my new car is the sunroof, power windows, and the back window rolls down :)

Once i got home i gave my chaser a bath, and brushed him...he is starting to shed like CRAZY since its getting warm outside...and he appreciates a little brushin every now and then!

I got great news to share!! Today my nine year old cousin, Tanner, led a little boy to Christ on the bus after school. He amazes me. It made me wonder, "Why cant we all be that bold?"

Much Love.

P.S. Ive decided im going to start a daily video blog of something that happened during that day. Here's the first video :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj0gvP-JP4g

The funniest part to me is when he is walking out the door. lol

Is it us?

I have a guilty pleasure..


I LOVE SEX AND THE CITY!! and although i dont watch much tv, it is on the top 3 list of my favorite shows. gahhhh...im glad i got that out. No, its not the sex, its not the fashion..its the friendships, its the story line..its carrie! i love her. Ive been watching it ever since it started. Its all my moms fault.

"Samantha always had a way with men, even if they were half woman."

My first speech is Wed...and im officially nervous. is it a problem that i get nervous about getting in front of people over a week before i actually have to do it? lol. but, i did make a 100 on my eye contact test! i was the only one in the class that made a perfect score :)

Nathan and i visited the well last night at longview heights with bryan and shelby. it was pretty good.

ive been working on my outline on this dang computer all afternoon so im tired of thinking. cya! :)

Let's see.

Why do I have this need to fight peoples battles for them? Maybe I think they aren't capable? Or maybe I just can't sit back and let them deal with things because I don't like seeing people get hurt..

Should we just omit the thoughts of staying away from temptation just because God promises to help us with it? 1 Corinthians 10:13

Lately, I have no need to repress myself from things that may (or may not) tempt me because I have a huge amount of self control. But I know that Satan can and will strike at any moment. I know my boundaries. And as long as I know God formed those boundaries and not me then we are doing good. :)

I will praise him because he is God.
I will praise him because he is good.
I will praise him because he loves me.

I will not fall into a puritanistic lifestyle. I will not be afraid of everything which comes my way.