Another has joined the clan. Yes yes, he loves being a Vergin and is very thankful for joining. It's Sammy the dog! (Oh man right??) my mom has bought yet another dog. I thought two was PLENTY.... oh man plenty And of course we have Kitkat (the cat) and the horse (be she doesn't live here) Personally, I would love to get rid of Lucy and keep Sammy. Sammy is cool and quiet and I dunno... its a sheltie and I like shelties. I grew up with a sheltie. But anyway, that's the animal news....
So.... this weekend was entertaining.... I went to Adam's with Justin and we had dinner and had ice cream with raspberries, and then of course did the best thing ever.... Justin and I beat Super Mario 3 on the old nintendo! Amazing huh? And we had to do it all in one sitting since you can't save. But we played every level and oh man. It was a lot of work, but we got through it. And everyone would agree with me when I say that I did most of the work. Justin was a little off. But hey, that's okay, I'll take my victory! =) I got a whole lotta respect. That's all that really matters. The only problem was we left at 3 AM and I had to work at 7:30 and pick up my sister from Eagen before that. As much as I didn't wanna do that, it turned out to be okay cuz she bought me coffee and we hung out for a while. It was good to see her. I worked and then ended up at Nate's for his birthday!!! YAY birthdays!! It was really chill and I liked that. We did a BBQ and ate cake and played pool, played cards, and talked. I think it really worked. Like it was extravagant but everyone was there to celebrate. =) I beat Nick in pool and lost twice to Zach. Haha. Oh man Zach is good. Also Nick and I creamed Justin and Nate in cards. We did so well. I mean in 20 tricks they took 0. HAHA. Take that boys. I was there until about 12:30 and then head to leave. I was so exhausted from the night before and I knew I wanted to get up for church so I thought it was a good time to leave. And now here I am, after church, after lunch, procrastinating from homework. Ah well. It can wait.
I absolutely love the fall. Not in a "oh it's nice" kind of way, but in a "AH IT IS SO AMAZING AND MAGNIFICENT" sort of way. Not only does it contain my birthday, but the leaves turn these absolutely amazing colors and the temperature isn't bad, and everything has that smell. The smell of fall. It's so distinct but so hard to describe. Between the smell and the feeling of fall, I just have to smile. That's the one thing I miss about Winona. Their falls were breathtaking. They have so many trees and since it is surrounding by bluffs, you just get this amazing view. Ok, sorry, outburst of fall....
Anyway, I should go. Oh yah, I colored my hair. and I love it. It's super dark but it's a good change. I've loved my hair dark for a long time and so it's good it finally happened. Heh. Ok, bye all!
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Whose Life is it anyway?
hey guys. It's me. Glad to see you again. Agree? yep. Me too.
I feel kind of sad that I post less frequently in the past. I'm not sure what it means. My writing has not slowed, not by any means, but maybe it is I lost my vision of my blog. Ha. Is it just for meaningful and sporatic spurts of thought or is it a day to day planner that I share with everyone online? Is it for the enjoyment of the reader or simply for myself to learn and grow and to understand my own actions? who knows. I'm tinkering with it. We'll see. But no worries, I will continue to write because it's what I do best. That and I where my heart on my sleeve and must be open about myself!
So life had been great. I've really enjoyed it (minus some fallbacks) and I'm really glad that my classes are for my major/minor. I've complained about my creative writing class, which indeed it is rather mundane (read book, go over chapter in class, take notes, do a writing excercise out of the book, repeate) but when I'm on my own, when I'm doing my free writes, when I'm findin little sections in the book that make me more knowledgeable as a writer, that's when I learn. not in class that's for sure. But it still helps me. And I guess that's the point of the class right? I do however have to start journaling for the radio/newspaper which is a little bit more tricky. I think i'm just nervous because I haven't done it in so long and I fear I've lost my skill. And I probably have, but I just have to be perserverant and pick it up again. I think I can do it. woo!
I have Amanda Johnson's wedding this weekend, and as much as I didn't wanna go, it turned out to be awesome. It was really great to see her and I got to meet her husband for more than five minutes. He's a good guy and will treat her well and that's all that matters. My kindergarten teacher was also there and I could not believe it! Amanda didn't even know she was coming; she was a guest of someone else!! I talked to her for about fifteen minutes or so, and she said she remembered me!!! I dunno, she is an awesome lady and it makes me happy to go back to my childhood. Anyway, the dance was great, and watching Justin and Zach on the dance floor... well.... there's nothing else like it! Also Jen/Andrew/Keaters/her bf/Laura/Med/Kyle/Sam/Anna/John/Derrick were all there as well. I haven't seen derrick in a long time so that was good, and the rest, well we just had a good time laughing and dancing and eating and ah! Basically we all ended up dancing from 7:30-midnightish. My feet hurt in the morning! Laura also slept over which is always a little blessing!! She's back in Nebrasak now and I am sad, but I'll see her again!
Saturday was work and HOMECOMING!!! (Yes! it was Bethel Homecoming all week and we had Cheer Offs, Tug-of-wards, Car crams, relays, ect. I had so much fun I couldn't contain myself!) I met up with Alison, Kara, Erica, Justin, Joe, Zach, Charis, and Rachel. We beat Carelton 42-21 (talk about a bad game!) I have fun because Joe kept telling me what was going on, and I was taking a bunch of pictures with the girls and I just loooovee football. And I actually know a thing or two about it! Who knew?! lol. AFter that I hung out with Erica and Zach the rest of the night. WE had girly night him and he picked the movie, I did his nails (just buffed them and lotioned them... lol) and gave him a bag massage. I mean really he won in this situation. =) we also had a really good conversation about relationships and God and religions, and I dunno, it was something that was good for me. Then I had to bring him home and we tried to have an adventure, but we failed. But next time.... we did however run into Med and Kyle when we got his car from Justin's and talked to them for a while. Then I ended up in Buffalo with him to watch a movie but really it turned out that we talked to his mom til 2:30 and went to sleep!! I had a lot of fun with him!
Sunday was church (amazing by the way!! Opendoor.com.... listen to it!) and then I got lunch/breakfast/brunch?? with Jen, Adam, Marlise, Nick, and Kara! It was wonderful to see everyone, especially my mar mar!!! Then I did homework, blah blah blah, and went to Vespers and got to see Nate and Sarah and Justin and Kara! Ahhh vespers. It's been a little off lately which I'm kind of disappointed about, but it'll pick up again. It's the beginning of the year.
Ok, i've once again typed your ear off. yes, it is possible. who knew!! I shall go! Have a wonderful week all and I will try to write more!
-Amy
I feel kind of sad that I post less frequently in the past. I'm not sure what it means. My writing has not slowed, not by any means, but maybe it is I lost my vision of my blog. Ha. Is it just for meaningful and sporatic spurts of thought or is it a day to day planner that I share with everyone online? Is it for the enjoyment of the reader or simply for myself to learn and grow and to understand my own actions? who knows. I'm tinkering with it. We'll see. But no worries, I will continue to write because it's what I do best. That and I where my heart on my sleeve and must be open about myself!
So life had been great. I've really enjoyed it (minus some fallbacks) and I'm really glad that my classes are for my major/minor. I've complained about my creative writing class, which indeed it is rather mundane (read book, go over chapter in class, take notes, do a writing excercise out of the book, repeate) but when I'm on my own, when I'm doing my free writes, when I'm findin little sections in the book that make me more knowledgeable as a writer, that's when I learn. not in class that's for sure. But it still helps me. And I guess that's the point of the class right? I do however have to start journaling for the radio/newspaper which is a little bit more tricky. I think i'm just nervous because I haven't done it in so long and I fear I've lost my skill. And I probably have, but I just have to be perserverant and pick it up again. I think I can do it. woo!
I have Amanda Johnson's wedding this weekend, and as much as I didn't wanna go, it turned out to be awesome. It was really great to see her and I got to meet her husband for more than five minutes. He's a good guy and will treat her well and that's all that matters. My kindergarten teacher was also there and I could not believe it! Amanda didn't even know she was coming; she was a guest of someone else!! I talked to her for about fifteen minutes or so, and she said she remembered me!!! I dunno, she is an awesome lady and it makes me happy to go back to my childhood. Anyway, the dance was great, and watching Justin and Zach on the dance floor... well.... there's nothing else like it! Also Jen/Andrew/Keaters/her bf/Laura/Med/Kyle/Sam/Anna/John/Derrick were all there as well. I haven't seen derrick in a long time so that was good, and the rest, well we just had a good time laughing and dancing and eating and ah! Basically we all ended up dancing from 7:30-midnightish. My feet hurt in the morning! Laura also slept over which is always a little blessing!! She's back in Nebrasak now and I am sad, but I'll see her again!
Saturday was work and HOMECOMING!!! (Yes! it was Bethel Homecoming all week and we had Cheer Offs, Tug-of-wards, Car crams, relays, ect. I had so much fun I couldn't contain myself!) I met up with Alison, Kara, Erica, Justin, Joe, Zach, Charis, and Rachel. We beat Carelton 42-21 (talk about a bad game!) I have fun because Joe kept telling me what was going on, and I was taking a bunch of pictures with the girls and I just loooovee football. And I actually know a thing or two about it! Who knew?! lol. AFter that I hung out with Erica and Zach the rest of the night. WE had girly night him and he picked the movie, I did his nails (just buffed them and lotioned them... lol) and gave him a bag massage. I mean really he won in this situation. =) we also had a really good conversation about relationships and God and religions, and I dunno, it was something that was good for me. Then I had to bring him home and we tried to have an adventure, but we failed. But next time.... we did however run into Med and Kyle when we got his car from Justin's and talked to them for a while. Then I ended up in Buffalo with him to watch a movie but really it turned out that we talked to his mom til 2:30 and went to sleep!! I had a lot of fun with him!
Sunday was church (amazing by the way!! Opendoor.com.... listen to it!) and then I got lunch/breakfast/brunch?? with Jen, Adam, Marlise, Nick, and Kara! It was wonderful to see everyone, especially my mar mar!!! Then I did homework, blah blah blah, and went to Vespers and got to see Nate and Sarah and Justin and Kara! Ahhh vespers. It's been a little off lately which I'm kind of disappointed about, but it'll pick up again. It's the beginning of the year.
Ok, i've once again typed your ear off. yes, it is possible. who knew!! I shall go! Have a wonderful week all and I will try to write more!
-Amy
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Short Story
The Town
Nevaeh really knows me. I've been a ctizen for years and never really noticed it until now. I just haven't been there for some time. A friend of mine just moved there, said the scenery was to die for. Said he just couldn't stay away. Said he couldn't really explain it though. I found that odd. I asked if there were trees, deserts, mountains, rivers, or anything else and he said I'll have to see for myself. I can't say I'm not intrigued. i asked if his place allows animals but he said to each his own. I shrugged off his stupid riddle and asked him for directions and he said I should already know. I said I didn't but he was persistant. I found it odd that he seemed so blissful. His smile was always content, his posture always perfect. I enede the conversation with him and told him I'd talk to him tomorrow. I found that the phone service isn't the best out there though. For weeks I tried to get ahold of him, but there was always a busy signal. Ifnally, he called me and asked to play some baseball at a friend's house. Confused, I questioned him but decided it was wasn't worth it and i'd rather see him than argue his unusual disappearance. I asked him how he was liking Nevaeh and he was more than ready to talk about how wonderful it was. But again there were no descriptions about what was so great. I said to him that he had better give me something. You won't even let me visit you and this is all absurd I told him. It's been weeks since I've seen you. That's the way it goes in Nevaeh, your just busy and get to people when you can. As for visiting, he told me it wasn't time. I asked him if hadn't finished moving in but he said that that was done long ago. I thought that this was for sure a cult. Some eerie cult that he had stepped into. I grabbed him by the shoulders and pleaded with him. I love you I said. I can't get you out of my head I said. How am I supposed to live without you in my life? I need to see you more than just every couple of weeks! He was still very calm and held my hand tightly his eyes were fiercely brown and for a moment I lost my breath. I started to cry but he continued to smile. He hugged me with such intesity that the world slowed down for a moment and it was just us on a bench. Everyone else was frozen in time. He kissed my forehead and he told me that he loved me too. I asked him if he could move back from Nevaeh but he said things just can't go back to how they were. As much as he loved me and everyone else he told me that he was staying there and he was going to see me less and less. But how can you love me and leave me at the same time I asked. He ignored the question and got up from the bench. It was his turn to bat next. He ignored that too. He walked away from the game and down the driveway to the street. I screamed his name sobbing and trying to chase after him but he would not let me follow. We'll meet again, just be patient he said. Move on from here he said still so calm and peaceful. He left and he I still called out his name in a wailing tone. Travis Travis Travis don't go.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
pri*mal= ORIGINAL, PRIMITIVE 2: First in importance
School School School! how I love thee! How I love to be surrounded by friends and books, late nights and Vespers, movies and shopping, learning and living. Homework doesn't even stress me out yet. I love the homework! It's everything I wanna do! This is why people love college! Once you get past most of your Gen. Eds, your good to go! I think it's funny also that we become these people we never thought we'd be.... I mean at the age of 6 or 7 we think we'll never leave our parents, that we wouldn't mind living with them when we are thirty because we adore them and don't know how to function without them. Now here we are escaping from them, feeling that sense of freedom the second we set our stuff in our dorm. And it's not even because you now dislike your parents, but it's just time. God creates these "clocks" within us and I guess somewhere between freshman year and now, it went off, telling me I wanna be on my own.
I think we also all need to take a class in forgiving. I think we hold on to things for no reason. Yes, the person may have hurt us, or gone against their word, or something equally devastating. But Kara and I were talking about it and really, it's a win win situation to forgive. One, the Lord says to forgive. Forgive those who trespass against you.... that should be reason enough. Two, if you don't forgive someone, it'll destroy them. I know that's kinda hard to understand, but like look at this scenario. I had a friend who did something very wrong in my eyes, and I was left to feel horrible. I held it against him, hating him for what he tried to do. But we eventually talked and I forgave him because I didn't feel right hating him. And it turns out he wanted to change and changed a lot of things in his life and I'm here to support him for that. He needed me because his friends weren't the best influence and he needed someone to listen and help him get through some rough times. I can not just sit back and watch someone drown. I just can't. If God can give us a second, third, fourth, and a fifth chance, can't we be the same?
Lets see... now for some not so deep thoughts. Life has been crazy for me, especially in the last couple of weeks. I mean I went to Nebraska for Laura's birthday with Zach, Kara, and Justin. That was an amazing time. We got to have some quality with Mason and Laura, we sung Kareoke, explored Lincoln and Omaha, and swam every night. It was just nice to spend time with someone who lives so far away from you! So yay to her and her birthday! Besides that, there has been the whole moving in process. That has been crazy. I've had to pack and unpack my whole life within four days, settle in, and reconnect with all my school friends. It's just crazy! I've seen so many people I know in this last week of school, and it's been good! I enjoy all of them, and just can't see where this year takes us. Oh yes, and as I said, school is just so amazing. I love my classes, I love my teachers, and I love being challenged in the way I need to be challenged. Odd statement I know, but it's true. I'm just saying that this will be an interesting year, and I feel that I'm really gonna grow as a person. YAY!
Anyway, this weekend was good! Full of adventures! I went to Molly's and watched Shooter and fake played guitar and had a nice long convo with molly! I worked on Saturday and then hanging out with seward from late afternoon till late morning of Sunday. We shopped, talked, saw my sister in Eagan, went out to eat, went to St. Thomas, to Bethel, and back to her car in Plymouth. It was just really nice to have that time with her and I dunno. I enjoyed it. We also got to see Jen, Zach, Michael, and Kara. Always a blast!!! OH OH OH!! That reminds me, my birthday plans are in order! We have three options for people to choose from so anyone reading this should read carefully, and pass it on so we can get this stuff underway!
BIRTHDAY PLANS- OCTOBER 20th- OCTOBER 21st
*FIRST- For the few who have the money and would love to listen to these bands, Relient K and Switchfoot are playing at Concordia University and I wanna go with people. Tickets are $20 + shipping and handling. Go to ticketmaster whenever cuz the seats are standing room only so we all dont' have to buy them at the same time, ,just tell me if your coming!
*SECOND- For those who don't want to spend too much money, or can' treally do the other things, I wanna do a dinner or desert somewhere. Just be in a group atmosphere. It'd be really nice to see everyone, and i've noticed that for all our 21st birthdays, we've been in huge groups, and I like that. =) So this all has to be determined still, but I say yes.
*THIRD- I'm thinking of renting a hotel room for the night in minneapolis. We're looking into prices and places, but It'll probably be $10-$20 per person. That's why it's for those who are willing, don't feel bad if you don't want to. I jsut wanted to do something out of the ordinary.
I am saying all of this in advance so if you wanna come and hang out, you can just put some money aside... .you have over a month, so I think it's a good amount of time to know what's going on. I hope all of you show up for at least one of the events! YAY birthdays! Spread the word!
Anyway, time to go. Time to do homework (yay!) I love you all and I'll write more later!
Amy <3
I think we also all need to take a class in forgiving. I think we hold on to things for no reason. Yes, the person may have hurt us, or gone against their word, or something equally devastating. But Kara and I were talking about it and really, it's a win win situation to forgive. One, the Lord says to forgive. Forgive those who trespass against you.... that should be reason enough. Two, if you don't forgive someone, it'll destroy them. I know that's kinda hard to understand, but like look at this scenario. I had a friend who did something very wrong in my eyes, and I was left to feel horrible. I held it against him, hating him for what he tried to do. But we eventually talked and I forgave him because I didn't feel right hating him. And it turns out he wanted to change and changed a lot of things in his life and I'm here to support him for that. He needed me because his friends weren't the best influence and he needed someone to listen and help him get through some rough times. I can not just sit back and watch someone drown. I just can't. If God can give us a second, third, fourth, and a fifth chance, can't we be the same?
Lets see... now for some not so deep thoughts. Life has been crazy for me, especially in the last couple of weeks. I mean I went to Nebraska for Laura's birthday with Zach, Kara, and Justin. That was an amazing time. We got to have some quality with Mason and Laura, we sung Kareoke, explored Lincoln and Omaha, and swam every night. It was just nice to spend time with someone who lives so far away from you! So yay to her and her birthday! Besides that, there has been the whole moving in process. That has been crazy. I've had to pack and unpack my whole life within four days, settle in, and reconnect with all my school friends. It's just crazy! I've seen so many people I know in this last week of school, and it's been good! I enjoy all of them, and just can't see where this year takes us. Oh yes, and as I said, school is just so amazing. I love my classes, I love my teachers, and I love being challenged in the way I need to be challenged. Odd statement I know, but it's true. I'm just saying that this will be an interesting year, and I feel that I'm really gonna grow as a person. YAY!
Anyway, this weekend was good! Full of adventures! I went to Molly's and watched Shooter and fake played guitar and had a nice long convo with molly! I worked on Saturday and then hanging out with seward from late afternoon till late morning of Sunday. We shopped, talked, saw my sister in Eagan, went out to eat, went to St. Thomas, to Bethel, and back to her car in Plymouth. It was just really nice to have that time with her and I dunno. I enjoyed it. We also got to see Jen, Zach, Michael, and Kara. Always a blast!!! OH OH OH!! That reminds me, my birthday plans are in order! We have three options for people to choose from so anyone reading this should read carefully, and pass it on so we can get this stuff underway!
BIRTHDAY PLANS- OCTOBER 20th- OCTOBER 21st
*FIRST- For the few who have the money and would love to listen to these bands, Relient K and Switchfoot are playing at Concordia University and I wanna go with people. Tickets are $20 + shipping and handling. Go to ticketmaster whenever cuz the seats are standing room only so we all dont' have to buy them at the same time, ,just tell me if your coming!
*SECOND- For those who don't want to spend too much money, or can' treally do the other things, I wanna do a dinner or desert somewhere. Just be in a group atmosphere. It'd be really nice to see everyone, and i've noticed that for all our 21st birthdays, we've been in huge groups, and I like that. =) So this all has to be determined still, but I say yes.
*THIRD- I'm thinking of renting a hotel room for the night in minneapolis. We're looking into prices and places, but It'll probably be $10-$20 per person. That's why it's for those who are willing, don't feel bad if you don't want to. I jsut wanted to do something out of the ordinary.
I am saying all of this in advance so if you wanna come and hang out, you can just put some money aside... .you have over a month, so I think it's a good amount of time to know what's going on. I hope all of you show up for at least one of the events! YAY birthdays! Spread the word!
Anyway, time to go. Time to do homework (yay!) I love you all and I'll write more later!
Amy <3
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