My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Psalm 62:7

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.

Proverbs 15:16

God...you've gotta help me this Christmas...                                              

Currently Listening Phenomenon By Thousand Foot Krutch Last Words see related

{Edit: This post is dedicated to Tori, Britt, and Adam, without whom, I would not have started thinking about this topic...Thanks guys! *end edit*}

I've been thinking recently...

Uh Oh...

Yeah but...hear me out-

What's the point of all of this online stuff we have?  Xanga, myspace, facebook, email, aim, etc. etc...What good does it really do me?  Sure I can "catch up" with old friends and have more ways to communicate with them, but what's the purpose?

At least for me, Internet doesn't really serve a purpose.  *Gasp*  Nope.  Over the past few weeks/months, I've begun to realize how much time I spend on here that could be more benefically used elsewhere.  Schoolwork, for example...or seriously catching up with friends (such as calling them or writing them a note.  none of this fake "hey, i know you from somewhere, I think...but how are ya?  good!" stuff).  I think our generation, especially, has been pressured into the thought that since we're the most "technologically advanced" generation, all of our time should be used on technology.  Well guess what-

They're wrong!

Seriously and honestly take time to build someone up in Christ.  Yes, I know that can be done online, but how much more effective is it in person?  I know I love handwritten notes and actually hearing someone's voice...

So I think through all of this, I've decided to seriously cut back.  No more random xanga entries complaining about nothing...no more surfing myspaces for "long-lost-friends"...no more scrolling through facebooks to see what friends I know through schools, clubs, etc...no more signing on aim just to see what everyone else in the world is doing.  Nope.  I'm done with this worthlessness and pettiness.  It's time to start living life...no addictions attached.

And with that...I have APUSH to be studying for with a few calls to make and some notes to write.  No fear, I won't be gone forever...just don't be surprised at my sudden "goneness."  I love you all and will see you on the flip side...and hopefully in person  

Life is a journey...

Definitely some of the best days I've had in a long time

*Here's to the CVCA Marching Royals 2006*
(And our Phenominal directors: Mr. Weber and Mr. Isaacs )

(Ask for more details on the whistles )

*An Evening Under the Stars*

 The personal entertainment 
                                         (in memory of the homecoming crew 
                                         of 2005-2006, I present to you- Fredwina! )

Adam and Daniel                 the otherDaniel 

 the other Adam                              the Other other Adam

 the other Adam's Cassie (kinda)   and last, but definitely not least...
                                                                                                                       the "friend-escort"

haha  so that's kinda a really summarized version of my night...about 50 pics, 400 friends, some good entertainment (provided both by the "Beach Boyz" and my friends), and a ton of memories...

Remember when...
*I was on the "Team Sophmores" for family feud that didn't get any points, let alone get to answer a single question?
*The boys at our table insisted on trying to tie cherry-stem-knots in their mouths, believeing that it would prove they were good "kissers"?
*We made fun of Joshy "Tyler" (was it?) Kontour by just calling the white flowery stuff the "chocolate butter"?
*We did the Chicken Dance, Hokey-Pokey, and Pizza Dance? (FIRST  EVER  IN  CVCA  HISTORY!!!!)
*I definitely smooth-talked my way out of "leaving homecoming with Josh and Allie" and definitely NOT going home like I never actually told Kirk? (ask if you don't get it)
*Allie and I took a moon-light stroll in Ryan's back-yard, afraid of being in his basement, being in his house, or just getting in trouble for being outside? and then we called a bunch of "emotional supports" :)
*I wore my ring and dress to church and everyone thought that I hadn't changed from the night before?  Plus having the ring on a specific finger made some people wonder what I really did do after homecoming...hmmm...guess we'll never know, now will we?

And so i guess that's a wrap...at least for now, anyway...i might edit it later.  But i hope you all had a fabulous October 7, 2006, as did I...

Now only if I can get him past the "I like you" stage and on to the "let's be good friends" part...

*sigh*  oh the drama...