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I've been thinking a lot lately unfortunately I seem to compare myself to everyone in looks, in personality, in talents, in differences, in abilities, in an economical standing, in relationships, and the list goes on. I know for females this whole comparing oneself to another is something we do constantly. Others may think that I don't do it. It's not like I bluntly say it out loud, man I wish I had her smile or her hair or money like her or her boyfriend, but it's in my head ... more then you would think. Then the truth comes along like  God made each of us different, we aren't supposed to be clones. We all have different talents and should be proud of them. But then I think AGAIN (because I over analyze everything) the only talent that I seem to have is being friendly and whats that going to get me besides having a bunch of acquaintances.  Okay so if thats my talent I'm considering what are the positives.
+ I've been a leader at my church and I'm a greeter
+ connections connections connections apparently thats how you get far in life now a days.
+ bringing people closer to the Lord through friendships and conversations (yea this is a big one!)
   okay thats all I could think of haha
Another point My friend said this to me before


When we start hating the creation we'll end up hating the creator.  (which in my case is God)
I don't want to hate God for the way he made me I wan't to appreciate what I have...
So starting today I'm going to look at the positives count my blessing and stop comparing.....Honestly though this is easier said then done...

Women, lets try to be great examples for our younger generation because girls are comparing themselves to people in the media a lot sooner in age then we think.




Sending Blessing to all and you are BEAUTIFUL the way the Lord created you!

Adventure

So I went on a little adventure today!

A few friends and I got into our cars and decided to drive until we found a spot to go cliff jumping.

By far one of the most exhilarating activities I've done this summer 

Some rides in universal could not compare to the awesomeness of flying through the air. 

I did 3 jumps the one in the picture is the 2nd highest. 

Maybe 3 years ago I would just watch my friends do it. 

But I realized when I stood on the sidelines I went home regretting not taking part of the fun.

Now I know this isn't fun for everyone. 

It's dangerous.

It hurt. 

It's a far jump. 

But I ironically find enjoyment in it. 

Of course if others didn't go before me and If I didn't know I would be safe after falling in the water I most likely wouldn't have jumped.

Friends.

So I have been going through some rough times lately... 

Probably some typical teenage drama. 

But I have this one best friend who keeps on telling me that my struggles could be 

      " a blessing in disguise "

She has encouraged me this week and I have found out how much we actually help each other when it seems no one is around us. 

I thank God for friends like these that listen to what I say and I pray that I can be that friend to them. 

Friends have really helped me get through life, some more than others.

Friends have made me make some difficult decisions about life. 

Friends have taught me that I can't trust everyone.

Friends have left me with a smile that can't be erased. 

Friends have left me in thought about our friendship. 

Friends have left me with the best memories. 

Friends have been there when I need them the most. 

It takes time to know what a true friend really is... 

Love

Love should be unconditional never ending and never given up.
Love between two people should be treasured and passed on to there children.
Love should be something that can be improved.
Love should be everlasting.
God gave us his love and is love.

Oh Hello There!

Beside this I haven't blogged in a while... This summer has just been crazy working 40 hrs a week and still trying to fit in family and friend time is hard! Can I just say that I work with a great group of children sincerely! Sometimes people wonder how I do it. Well it obviously because I enjoy it.  So this summer has been very hectic but I've been able to make 3 beach trips one of them containing very intense waves like scary where people started getting hurt observe!

Poor guy he didn't even know it was coming after him :( 

I hope everyone has been enjoying there summer and have actually had a summer. 

Can you believe that back to school commercials are coming on 

Back to school??

I was just getting a hang of summer. 

Well I'll be back soon I hope 

Blessings!

we CAN be a little CRAZY

There's nothing like spinning in circles just for the dizzy rush. Dancing for no reason in the middle of the room. Laughing a little to loud. doing something stupid to make your friends laugh. That's joy in action. It's good for the soul.

COFFEE!

For all you coffee lovers 

STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN

truth is i love them both!

is that allowed?

well if it isn't I'm sorry 

BUT become addicted to both 

oh and I drank all my coffee coolatta on the way to the beach (napkins inside...didn't want a messy car) and was in the process of finishing my white mocha coconut frap on the way home ahhh  

Music Video Time

 Alex Cornell look him up!

So this is an old video of his but while procrastinating I decided to listen to some of his old/ and new covers

James Morrison alos did an Alicia Keys cover but this boy right here he has some talent!

Sometimes I feel that I should be a "talent searcher" go out and find kids and people that have talent thats passed by and undiscovered ... haha talent searcher there probably is a correct term but I don't know it. 

James Morrison <3

 Sometimes we need a little reminder of what we are worth.

And we don't realize that we are our biggest critic. 

Remember that you mean the world to someone!

                                                   

Starting off

I was sitting at my kitchen table one day (today) and I decided why not start a blog.
I mean I've read through many, and yes the ones I have read have a million followers or so ( I may be exaggerating ) but I said why not and if it doesn't work well, thats the way the cookie crumbles. Reasons why I decided I wanted to start blogging:

• I was bored. 
• I don't mind typing about myself ( not saying im full of myself  just that i enjoy reading about what I did with my life)
• I have nothing to do on a Tuesday night ( besides my 6 pages of homework and cleaning the kitchen)
• I love pages full of color on my computer screen ( even though I don;t know how to do this yet)
• Maybe I can influence someone in a good way by giving some type of encouragement 
• I really don't know why else it just kinda makes me all happy inside :)

So I guess I should write a little about myself I'm 19 is that to young to start a blog? 

Well anyway I'm currently enrolled in summer classes I started yesterday and I already have a research paper due in 6 days. I enjoy watching T.V shows have taken up most of my nights - One Tree Hill, 90210, Nikita, and Americas Top Model- Thank you CW11. I'm a Christian and yes I follow the Bible as much as a teenage girl can, I know I have made some mistakes in life but we learn from them and I am no one to judge others for there mistakes. I'm sometimes loud and obnoxious and sometimes keep to myself. It depends on the day and the people that surround me. I love listening to music love love love. finding people on YouTube that really have talent is a joy of mine. 

I would love to travel (everywhere) I know this is half the populations dream, but it would really make me so happy to travel around the world buying little trinkets and clothes and jewelry and do some mission work here in there and meeting people and learning different cultures and languages and eating all different types of food and visiting monuments and looking at different art work Yes! traveling the world would be lovely. 

I work school and getting that "cash monaaaayy" ( i'm not exactly where I got this from but I have a feeling its from show on MTV). 

I want to do things this summer beside sitting in my kitchen all day ( well that is beside the times I want to blog about it) Let me restate this- 

I want to do things this summer and then blog about all the fun I'm having that I may not have time to write but able to show you wonderful pictures of all the amazing memories I will be making in my life. 

I feel that i have so much potential and that i;m not using it all and hopefully one day God will let me know what exactly he wants me to do and open doors for me to do things I also want to do (according to his will)

 

Favorite season- summer&fall<3 

Food I love - to many to write down I really will try anything ( I eat A LOT)

I wonder how many times I have used the word I in my sentences?

I hope that people who come through enjoy what I have to say and if not it's okay its all a matter of opinion. 

Sorry If I wrote so much I go on tangents and it's only my first day doing this 

Blessings, 

The Way the Cookie Crumbles