Hey!!
So it is that time of year, again! This Blog is mainly for my family. This is my 2010 christmas list so far:)
Movies:
• The Buried Life
• Tower of Terror
• Inception
• The Town
• Step Brothers
• Role Models
• Elf
Clothes:
• Boots
• Cute Pumps
Books
• Any young adult series (non-sci-fi or animal)
• Soul pancake-Rain Wilson
Beauty:
• Nail polish (any color, preferably darker colors)
• Earrings
• Bare minerals shimmer and shine collection (at sephora)
• Urban Decay Body Art http://www.drugstore.com//products/prod.asp?pid=308495&cmbProdBrandFilter=40315&mp=True&aid=335949&aparam=.IF58Nd.rec-lXoqTYD.V3OAlmvtZb4uQg\
• Big Rings
Gift Cards:
• Sephora
• Amazon
• Nail Gift Cards
• Starbucks
Electronics:
• Laptop charger
• 60 gig I-pod case
Random:
• Yankee Candles
• Cute room things
• Key Chains
• Ceramic John Adler Starbucks Mug (Black and White)
If yall think of something else let me know!
Love you all and Happy Holidays,
Alli
Friday, November 26, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Take a moment to Think
Some People may beg the question, "why are you searching for happiness?" From the outside I look like a pretty average girl. I have a relatively normal family, a nice car, a nice home, and what may look like a large group of friends. By no means am I trying to brag to you because on the inside I feel that I am holding my family together, I have this car because my brother gave it to me as an extremely nice gift, The house I now live in that looks so "nice" is now what my college fund use to be. And that large group of friends is actually about 3 people. I have possibly three people that I would consider close friends, people that I hang out with on a regular basis. But, these friends are not perfect I often feel used and left out of the bargain. I usually get the short end of the stick in our relationships because I will give so much to keep us close but I feel no appreciation. I know that I am sounding extremely stuck up, spoiled and stupid but, the sole purpose of this blog is to encourage you to try to realize were people are coming from and give them a smile or a word of encouragement. Not everyone is perfect and I am far from it. Each day is a struggle for me and I have to take it one step at a time. So finding the little pieces of happiness that I have in my days are what make me so appreciative of the life that the Lord has blessed me with.
I love and appreciate you all,
Alli
I love and appreciate you all,
Alli
Friday, November 5, 2010
Graciousness
Graciousness-Definition:, Given freely; unearned; Not called for by the circumstances; uncalled for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified, marked by kindness and courtesy
Welcome back my minions:) I have been gone as you can see. I have been busy and as you can tell blogging has not been one of my top priorities. A lot has happened in the past few weeks. I went to California again for another wedding and we had a blast. It was for my brother’s friend. I thoroughly enjoyed it because I was reunited with all of his friends and all of my childhood role models. I felt right at home and I felt soo lucky to have the opportunity to hang out with my brother and all of his friends before we all go our separate ways. Later in the month I carved pumpkins with my brother and his girl friend and that was another reassurance to me that I am loved. I don't want to ever get in my brothers ways so I usually try to stay back and give them lots of space so the few times I do get to spent time with them I cherish them. Youth group has also been a big commitment as well because I am working with both Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers three nights a week as well as nannying. The first Quarter of my junior year of high school is now over with and I am quite happy with my grades. I am now starting to look at colleges and starting my senior project. Last week I was overcome with gratefulness when my brother presented a new car to me. He said that it was a reward for all of my hard work. I don't ever know how to say thank you to him because this is not the first time he has done something this kind for me. In August of 2009 he and my other brother gave me my first car!
Last week my old visual communications teacher offered me to go on a trip to California in January. I would have loves to go but financially I did not think that I would be able to attend. I am saving for college and I just don't have the funds. But, last night my brother called my mom and dad and he offered to pay for me to go! I at first said no... this was only because I feel that he has done sooooo much for me already that I could not accept anything else from him. I feel that I can't pay him back and I have troubles accepting gifts. Now, take a moment to look at the definition above. Graciousness... I have so many problems with accepting things graciously. So I turned to God and for 3 verses about graciousness that I found applicable to this situation. "A gracious woman gains respect,” Proverbs 11:16 "Let your conversations be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” Colossians 4:6 These two verses I feel reflect upon me and what I need to do and be but I feel that this next verse reflects upon Aaron, my brother, "Since you excel in many ways- in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us-I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving." 2 Corinthians 8:7. I realized after reading these that I need to accept these amazing gifts and use them to spread other gracious acts upon others just as Christ would:) So that is what I will do!
Love peace and Happiness!
-Alli Rose
Welcome back my minions:) I have been gone as you can see. I have been busy and as you can tell blogging has not been one of my top priorities. A lot has happened in the past few weeks. I went to California again for another wedding and we had a blast. It was for my brother’s friend. I thoroughly enjoyed it because I was reunited with all of his friends and all of my childhood role models. I felt right at home and I felt soo lucky to have the opportunity to hang out with my brother and all of his friends before we all go our separate ways. Later in the month I carved pumpkins with my brother and his girl friend and that was another reassurance to me that I am loved. I don't want to ever get in my brothers ways so I usually try to stay back and give them lots of space so the few times I do get to spent time with them I cherish them. Youth group has also been a big commitment as well because I am working with both Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers three nights a week as well as nannying. The first Quarter of my junior year of high school is now over with and I am quite happy with my grades. I am now starting to look at colleges and starting my senior project. Last week I was overcome with gratefulness when my brother presented a new car to me. He said that it was a reward for all of my hard work. I don't ever know how to say thank you to him because this is not the first time he has done something this kind for me. In August of 2009 he and my other brother gave me my first car!
Last week my old visual communications teacher offered me to go on a trip to California in January. I would have loves to go but financially I did not think that I would be able to attend. I am saving for college and I just don't have the funds. But, last night my brother called my mom and dad and he offered to pay for me to go! I at first said no... this was only because I feel that he has done sooooo much for me already that I could not accept anything else from him. I feel that I can't pay him back and I have troubles accepting gifts. Now, take a moment to look at the definition above. Graciousness... I have so many problems with accepting things graciously. So I turned to God and for 3 verses about graciousness that I found applicable to this situation. "A gracious woman gains respect,” Proverbs 11:16 "Let your conversations be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.” Colossians 4:6 These two verses I feel reflect upon me and what I need to do and be but I feel that this next verse reflects upon Aaron, my brother, "Since you excel in many ways- in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us-I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving." 2 Corinthians 8:7. I realized after reading these that I need to accept these amazing gifts and use them to spread other gracious acts upon others just as Christ would:) So that is what I will do!
Love peace and Happiness!
-Alli Rose
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Something I am OCD about
Well I am not very OCD about much but, I would say that the one thing that has to be perfect is my grades in which drives me crazy! I will do anything to get an A if it involes staying up until the wee hours of the night, doing any extra credit assignment that presents it's self, or even being the dreaded grade grubber that everyone hates! That is the only thing that I can think of that I am OCD about.
That is All,
-Alli
That is All,
-Alli
Monday, September 20, 2010
A picture of me- DAY11!
Well this is simple.:) This is me... I am a simple girl living to work for God. This was taken in August at Buba Gumps in California!
Eachone of you is special,
-Alli
Sunday, September 19, 2010
A Look back in time:)
Okay so this last two weeks has been a field of emotions for me because of school stress, friend stress, commitment stress, and family stress. My brother cracked his head open two weeks ago so I got to spend a whole week with him because he was staying at home:) I have not spent that much time with him in about six year. Then my other brother came by our house a few times too and I felt like the family was back to normal and united. So now that they are gone again I miss them so much and I now value every moment of family time I have with them because I know how truly important it really is.
Now, with friend stress... I am just feeling so alone and unappreciated and used by the non-family members I love and I feel extremely alone. But, anyway...
Back to day 10, a picture that was taken over 10 years ago. I am going to show 2 the first one is of me and Aaron the brother who cracked his head open. When I was little I would constantly fight with him and we would hit and kick and scream at each other like normal siblings:) so this is a picture that makes me smile because out of all the fighting we still love each other.
Picture 2, is of the 3 siblings at our cabin. We all of very different yet all so alike:)
Love, Hope, and Joy
-Alli
Now, with friend stress... I am just feeling so alone and unappreciated and used by the non-family members I love and I feel extremely alone. But, anyway...
Back to day 10, a picture that was taken over 10 years ago. I am going to show 2 the first one is of me and Aaron the brother who cracked his head open. When I was little I would constantly fight with him and we would hit and kick and scream at each other like normal siblings:) so this is a picture that makes me smile because out of all the fighting we still love each other.
Picture 2, is of the 3 siblings at our cabin. We all of very different yet all so alike:)
Love, Hope, and Joy
-Alli
Friday, September 17, 2010
A picture I took:)
Welp! This is a picture that I took last summer Pre-photography class days. It is of a lovely girl singing her heart out at a kids American Idol. So it makes me smile because she is in her element:)
Love, Peace, Happiness
-Alli
Thursday, September 16, 2010
A photo That makes me Sad or Angry-Day 8
Okay, so there is a story to this picture... Although we all look quite happy this was not my favorite road trip ever. We were on our way home from a Indian Reservation that we ran vacation bible school on for the past two weeks. That week I put a huge effort in to and did a lot of work to make it be a success. But, I was feeling totally unappreciated and as if I could not do anything right. People were ignoring me and I was not getting any thank yous. But I had to keep remembering that my reward will be going to the Kingdom of Heaven with my heavenly father in the end.
Love each and everyone of you!
-Alli
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Day 7- Happy Picture
Well this is awesome because I was just reminiscing about my summer and how fun it was and I looked through all of my pictures.
This week I have been struggling with school starting and I have been extremely sad and stressed. It is nice for me to be able to look back over this joy filled summer and look at my pictures. But, I choose a picture that has a bunch of memories wrapped in to one:)
Okay so it is was taken at Flowing Lake on an overcast Saturday with 4 of my best friends that I know will always be there for me! I have crazy stories with each one but the most important thing about it is that they love me for who I am:)
Love you Life for what it is,
Alli
This week I have been struggling with school starting and I have been extremely sad and stressed. It is nice for me to be able to look back over this joy filled summer and look at my pictures. But, I choose a picture that has a bunch of memories wrapped in to one:)
Okay so it is was taken at Flowing Lake on an overcast Saturday with 4 of my best friends that I know will always be there for me! I have crazy stories with each one but the most important thing about it is that they love me for who I am:)
Love you Life for what it is,
Alli
Monday, September 13, 2010
Day 6 Twenty Favs
Alright so this is simle, 20 of my favorite things:)
1. Jesus
2. The smell of rain and the sound of it pouring down from the sky
3. Spending time with family
4. Simple smiles either from a friend, stranger, or a child:)
5. Any hot TV man
6. Late productive nights
7. The satisfaction of acing a test
8. The smell of the salt water
9. Our whidby house
10. Childhood memories and pictures
11. Crying your heart our until you feel better
12. BBQ Chicken Wraps from red robing with the special salt on the fries
13. Camping at lake Pearrygin
14. My youthgroup Family
15. Finding a friend for life
16. The clean feeling after a shower
17. Shaytards
18. Boating/Fishing/Watersports
19. Carring for the sick
20. Open sunday evenings next to the fire with a greentea latte from starbucks
-Alli
1. Jesus
2. The smell of rain and the sound of it pouring down from the sky
3. Spending time with family
4. Simple smiles either from a friend, stranger, or a child:)
5. Any hot TV man
6. Late productive nights
7. The satisfaction of acing a test
8. The smell of the salt water
9. Our whidby house
10. Childhood memories and pictures
11. Crying your heart our until you feel better
12. BBQ Chicken Wraps from red robing with the special salt on the fries
13. Camping at lake Pearrygin
14. My youthgroup Family
15. Finding a friend for life
16. The clean feeling after a shower
17. Shaytards
18. Boating/Fishing/Watersports
19. Carring for the sick
20. Open sunday evenings next to the fire with a greentea latte from starbucks
-Alli
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Favorite Quote
So today is favorite quote day. I found this quote this last may from my youth leader Jim and it really gave me purpose:)
"God is preparing His heroes, and when the opportunity comes He can fit them into their place in a moment and the world will wonder where they came from."-A.B. Simpson
This gives my life so much hope and reason. I find myself focusing on material things. I really need to focus on the lord and his plans and what he wants me to do for him! It sits heavy on my heart that I need to remember that he is always going to be there for me and that I need to give everything up to him. I mean EVERYTHING such as... my worldly possessions, my heart, my life and it's plans, and even my stresses. I stress over too many things instead of leaving those things for the Lord and listening to what he is telling me. I love him so much and I need to give everything up!
Tell me your thoughts,
Alli
"God is preparing His heroes, and when the opportunity comes He can fit them into their place in a moment and the world will wonder where they came from."-A.B. Simpson
This gives my life so much hope and reason. I find myself focusing on material things. I really need to focus on the lord and his plans and what he wants me to do for him! It sits heavy on my heart that I need to remember that he is always going to be there for me and that I need to give everything up to him. I mean EVERYTHING such as... my worldly possessions, my heart, my life and it's plans, and even my stresses. I stress over too many things instead of leaving those things for the Lord and listening to what he is telling me. I love him so much and I need to give everything up!
Tell me your thoughts,
Alli
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Favorite Book
Alright I am kinda done with favorites... Any who:) Favorite book. Well I have, again, so many but at the moment I love the book "By the time you read this" It is so cute and touching. It is by Lola Jayne.
But I also really enjoy anything by Sarah Dessen! I am pretty much a sucker for romance:)
Preace, Alli
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Favorite Shows
Sooo this one is also hard for me to have only one answer so I will give you my top favs!
1. Supernatural- I love Jensen and Jared in it!
2.Lost- And amazing and epic( Iknow the word is overused but it truly explains it's perfection!)
3. Harpers Island- Didn't get the love it deserved
4. Vampire Diaries- Paul... yum(nuff said!)
5. The Spin Crowed-Jonathan is so funny
Bah! So I might be bad at following directions of these daily blogs but who cares no one reads them anyways!
Keep searching for that happiness!
-Alli
1. Supernatural- I love Jensen and Jared in it!
2.Lost- And amazing and epic( Iknow the word is overused but it truly explains it's perfection!)
3. Harpers Island- Didn't get the love it deserved
4. Vampire Diaries- Paul... yum(nuff said!)
5. The Spin Crowed-Jonathan is so funny
Bah! So I might be bad at following directions of these daily blogs but who cares no one reads them anyways!
Keep searching for that happiness!
-Alli
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Favorite Movie
Okay so I am a teenage girl... I bet that you could guess my favorite movie already with out even reading the rest of this. So right now take a guess of what it is:)
For this blog I am going to chose a movie for each main movie category.
1. Romance-Yep hopefully you guessed right! My favorite movie would be probably "the notebook". I love the characters, the plot, and the romance. Plus Rachel McAdams and Ryan are beautiful people! The story line always makes me cry. Nicholas Sparks is a genius writer.
2. Action-"Never Back Down" SERIOUSLY Sean Faris is soooo good looking! The music in this movie is amazing also it contains a lot of good looking characters:)
3. Sports- I made this category because I had to fit my old stand by movie of "Stick It" in there. This movie never gets old. Again, the sound track is awesome and it has some very funny moments:)
4. Childrens- "Up" no doubt! I have analyzed this movie for several different classes and I just love the ideas!
Those are a few of my all time favorites!
-Alli
For this blog I am going to chose a movie for each main movie category.
1. Romance-Yep hopefully you guessed right! My favorite movie would be probably "the notebook". I love the characters, the plot, and the romance. Plus Rachel McAdams and Ryan are beautiful people! The story line always makes me cry. Nicholas Sparks is a genius writer.
2. Action-"Never Back Down" SERIOUSLY Sean Faris is soooo good looking! The music in this movie is amazing also it contains a lot of good looking characters:)
3. Sports- I made this category because I had to fit my old stand by movie of "Stick It" in there. This movie never gets old. Again, the sound track is awesome and it has some very funny moments:)
4. Childrens- "Up" no doubt! I have analyzed this movie for several different classes and I just love the ideas!
Those are a few of my all time favorites!
-Alli
More on Favorite Songs
Alright so yesterdays daily blog reminded made me think of my favorite songs so I thought I would list them(in no order):
-Message in a Bottle: John Mayer version
-Letters From the Sky: Civil Twilight I fist heard this from the TV show Harpers Island:)
-Assassin: John Mayer I love the words.
-Flake: Jack Johnson He defines my summer
-Holler till you pass out: 3oh!3 I love their beats!
-Closer: Kings of Leon I love how eerie it is
-Little Lies: Dave Barnes
-All I can Say: David Crowder I speaks my heart
-The Instrumental: Lupe Fiasco
-She is Gone- Young Money it has memories attached to it:)
I pretty much love any of these artists and their music. Anything by John Mayer is gold! There are many other songs that mean a lot to me but these are the main few for the moment.
Let me know your favorites!
-Alli
-Message in a Bottle: John Mayer version
-Letters From the Sky: Civil Twilight I fist heard this from the TV show Harpers Island:)
-Assassin: John Mayer I love the words.
-Flake: Jack Johnson He defines my summer
-Holler till you pass out: 3oh!3 I love their beats!
-Closer: Kings of Leon I love how eerie it is
-Little Lies: Dave Barnes
-All I can Say: David Crowder I speaks my heart
-The Instrumental: Lupe Fiasco
-She is Gone- Young Money it has memories attached to it:)
I pretty much love any of these artists and their music. Anything by John Mayer is gold! There are many other songs that mean a lot to me but these are the main few for the moment.
Let me know your favorites!
-Alli
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A Favorite Song:) Day 1
A song that I love right now is "Little Lies" by Dave Barnes. I am currently learning it on the guitar. It is so simple yet elligant and katchy:) Listen to is and tell me what you think.
Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBcGRIGoR-M&feature=related
P.S. Keep my brother Aaron in your prayers. He cracked his head open in mexico and ended up with 80 sitches in his head :(
Love you all!
-Alli
Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBcGRIGoR-M&feature=related
P.S. Keep my brother Aaron in your prayers. He cracked his head open in mexico and ended up with 80 sitches in his head :(
Love you all!
-Alli
I am going to try it for 30 days!
I stole this from someone elses blog and I thought it would be fun to try. These won't be done every day, but as often as I can find the time. And hopefully It will become an everyday occurance:)
Day 1 - a favorite song
Day 2 - a favorite movie
Day 3 - a favorite television program
Day 4 - a favorite book
Day 5 - a favorite quote
Day 6 - 20 of your favorite things
Day 7 - a photo that makes you happy
Day 8 - a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 9 - a photo you took
Day 10 - a photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 11 - a photo of you recently
Day 12 - something you are OCD about
Day 13 - a fictional book
Day 14 - a non-fictional book
Day 15 - your dream house
Day 16 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 - an art piece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc)
Day 18 - my wedding/future wedding/past wedding
Day 19 - a talent of yours
Day 20 - a hobby of yours
Day 21 - a recipe
Day 22 - a website
Day 23 - a youtube video
Day 24 - where you live
Day 25 - your day, in great detail
Day 26 - your week, in great detail
Day 27 - your worst habit
Day 28 - what's in your handbag/purse
Day 29 - hopes, dreams, and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 - a dream for the future
Day 1 - a favorite song
Day 2 - a favorite movie
Day 3 - a favorite television program
Day 4 - a favorite book
Day 5 - a favorite quote
Day 6 - 20 of your favorite things
Day 7 - a photo that makes you happy
Day 8 - a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 9 - a photo you took
Day 10 - a photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 11 - a photo of you recently
Day 12 - something you are OCD about
Day 13 - a fictional book
Day 14 - a non-fictional book
Day 15 - your dream house
Day 16 - a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17 - an art piece (drawing, sculpture, painting, etc)
Day 18 - my wedding/future wedding/past wedding
Day 19 - a talent of yours
Day 20 - a hobby of yours
Day 21 - a recipe
Day 22 - a website
Day 23 - a youtube video
Day 24 - where you live
Day 25 - your day, in great detail
Day 26 - your week, in great detail
Day 27 - your worst habit
Day 28 - what's in your handbag/purse
Day 29 - hopes, dreams, and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30 - a dream for the future
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Day 12
Hello World,
Today has probably been one of the most frustrating days of thins school year! But, I am not going to let it get in my way of searching for happiness!
During lunch today there is a particular kid that loves to entertain the 600 kid filled lunchroom with a karate routine. He will clear the center of the lunch room and do kicks, punches, and swing his jacket around like a nun chuck:) He also will scream at the top of his lungs! Anyway, as this happens a crowed of teachers and students always forms around him and watch. He usually performs uninterrupted ending with the audience erupting in applause, but today was different... In the middle of his performance a senior casually walked up to him and interrupted him from his kicks and jumps. the senior bowed and let our a low yell. He was beckoning the karate kid to fight:) with that the senior ripped off his jacket and started swinging it. It was perfect! The karate kid was sooo confused and did not understand why some one would fight him. The faces were hilarious from both of them. The attach was perfectly timed and it made my day because it was pure genius. Of course they did not really fight so no one was hurt in the making of this blog.
That was my happy moment of the day:)
Love you all,
Alli
Today has probably been one of the most frustrating days of thins school year! But, I am not going to let it get in my way of searching for happiness!
During lunch today there is a particular kid that loves to entertain the 600 kid filled lunchroom with a karate routine. He will clear the center of the lunch room and do kicks, punches, and swing his jacket around like a nun chuck:) He also will scream at the top of his lungs! Anyway, as this happens a crowed of teachers and students always forms around him and watch. He usually performs uninterrupted ending with the audience erupting in applause, but today was different... In the middle of his performance a senior casually walked up to him and interrupted him from his kicks and jumps. the senior bowed and let our a low yell. He was beckoning the karate kid to fight:) with that the senior ripped off his jacket and started swinging it. It was perfect! The karate kid was sooo confused and did not understand why some one would fight him. The faces were hilarious from both of them. The attach was perfectly timed and it made my day because it was pure genius. Of course they did not really fight so no one was hurt in the making of this blog.
That was my happy moment of the day:)
Love you all,
Alli
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Day 11
Hello Interwebs!
Bear with me... this weekend has been very hard on me and my emotions have been everywhere. I am struggling with forgiveness, envy and desire. I get so frustrated with people and their actions and I cannot forgive them, I hold on to the feelings of hate and anger. But, then I feel that I hold on to these so that I can sulk in my own self pity and make the moment all about me. And I am so envious about others talents, relationships, and friendships. I think of how things in my life use to be and how my old friendships were and the old feelings and places I use to experience. These thoughts always lead me to think of how amazing things were and how I had everything. Then I think of what I have now and the friends that I have lost and the places that I don't go anymore and how worthless of a person I am. Thinking this way always makes me feel empty, alone, and disliked. I always end up crying and in a bad mood. I realized today that I lost lost my friends and favorite places because of a thing that is better than all of my favorite things. And it makes everything worth losing... I lost those things because of my journey with Christ:) I changed my ways of living so that I can glorify him. So looking back at this weekend and all of the emotions that I have felt they were all worth it because of the fact of going home once this life is over. I need to change the ways that I think and remember that I lost those friendships because if I kept them they would have lead me away from my father. The places that are just memories now are in the past because I am constantly making new memories. And, the feelings of lonlyness and worthlessness are not true because I work for the lord and I am nevery alone:)
So that is my Piece of Happiness today, realising the truth behind my feelings and finding hope from sadness. I am going to leave you with a bible verse,
John 20:29 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
Keep searching for the good stuff in life,
Alli
Bear with me... this weekend has been very hard on me and my emotions have been everywhere. I am struggling with forgiveness, envy and desire. I get so frustrated with people and their actions and I cannot forgive them, I hold on to the feelings of hate and anger. But, then I feel that I hold on to these so that I can sulk in my own self pity and make the moment all about me. And I am so envious about others talents, relationships, and friendships. I think of how things in my life use to be and how my old friendships were and the old feelings and places I use to experience. These thoughts always lead me to think of how amazing things were and how I had everything. Then I think of what I have now and the friends that I have lost and the places that I don't go anymore and how worthless of a person I am. Thinking this way always makes me feel empty, alone, and disliked. I always end up crying and in a bad mood. I realized today that I lost lost my friends and favorite places because of a thing that is better than all of my favorite things. And it makes everything worth losing... I lost those things because of my journey with Christ:) I changed my ways of living so that I can glorify him. So looking back at this weekend and all of the emotions that I have felt they were all worth it because of the fact of going home once this life is over. I need to change the ways that I think and remember that I lost those friendships because if I kept them they would have lead me away from my father. The places that are just memories now are in the past because I am constantly making new memories. And, the feelings of lonlyness and worthlessness are not true because I work for the lord and I am nevery alone:)
So that is my Piece of Happiness today, realising the truth behind my feelings and finding hope from sadness. I am going to leave you with a bible verse,
John 20:29 Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."
Keep searching for the good stuff in life,
Alli
Friday, April 30, 2010
Day 10
I can't believe that I have not posted anything for like four months! I am a horrible person! A lot has gone on in the four almost five months! Should I fill you in?
In january I was driving at night and the roads were extremely icy. I was being very cautious and going slow when a big truck came flying around the corner and hit me! My car has a big dent now and it is all scratched up... grrr! I was fine thought I had a little bit of back pain but I am all better now. I thank the lord that it was not any worse.
In february my brothers old girl friend got married and he was invited to the wedding. Here is the thing, Aaron, my brother, is wild and crazy! He knows how to party and loves to have fun. Aaron also owns a party bus but, it is not like a white pedo bus(Aaron did use to have a Pedo Van but that is a different story), it is a short school bus that says "Private Carrier" on the top. Aaron called me that night before the wedding and asked if I could drive his bus, filled with people in it to the wedding. I immediately said yes, not knowing what I was getting in to. When I arrived at his house that night he was still getting ready. He threw me the bus keys and told me to drive around the block to get the hang of it. I had never driven a bus before and I had only had my license for four months. I managed to figure it out and get the hang of it. A half an hour later the bus was filled with 15 twenty five year olds with drinks in there hands having a blast as I drove to the wedding. Once arriving at the wedding I had to park in a sketchy back parking lot with no over head lights with the moon shining over head. When everyone disembarked the bus Aaron let me know that I was not allowed in to the wedding and that I was to remain in the bus. Luckily the bus was fully loaded with a TV, Rockband, PS3, drinks, and a sick sound system. That night was full of laughs. Aaron would come out every 20 minutes to fill his red drink cup with a few friends and check in on me. Through out the night the bus managed to die and I had to jump it with a Escalade. I had pizza delivered to the bus and yes ALFY's does deliver to buses. I inhaled a lot of exhaust and almost got in a fight with two guys that got on to the bus and tried to steal the booze. That night was a wirl wind of fun and definitely unforgettable:)
We are in full swing with our 8th annual golf tourney and dinner auction for the youth group and it is extremely busy.
And last night I was driving in my cousins car and we got in a car accident with a huge van. their car was completely fine but her car was almost totaled. We are okay but she is a little shaken up. Your prayers would be appreciated:)
My piece of happiness today comes from this video, I know it is old but it always makes me laugh! "GO GET SOME PANTS ON!"
Go watch it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCpuNdDD7d4
Find your Happiness,
Alli
In january I was driving at night and the roads were extremely icy. I was being very cautious and going slow when a big truck came flying around the corner and hit me! My car has a big dent now and it is all scratched up... grrr! I was fine thought I had a little bit of back pain but I am all better now. I thank the lord that it was not any worse.
In february my brothers old girl friend got married and he was invited to the wedding. Here is the thing, Aaron, my brother, is wild and crazy! He knows how to party and loves to have fun. Aaron also owns a party bus but, it is not like a white pedo bus(Aaron did use to have a Pedo Van but that is a different story), it is a short school bus that says "Private Carrier" on the top. Aaron called me that night before the wedding and asked if I could drive his bus, filled with people in it to the wedding. I immediately said yes, not knowing what I was getting in to. When I arrived at his house that night he was still getting ready. He threw me the bus keys and told me to drive around the block to get the hang of it. I had never driven a bus before and I had only had my license for four months. I managed to figure it out and get the hang of it. A half an hour later the bus was filled with 15 twenty five year olds with drinks in there hands having a blast as I drove to the wedding. Once arriving at the wedding I had to park in a sketchy back parking lot with no over head lights with the moon shining over head. When everyone disembarked the bus Aaron let me know that I was not allowed in to the wedding and that I was to remain in the bus. Luckily the bus was fully loaded with a TV, Rockband, PS3, drinks, and a sick sound system. That night was full of laughs. Aaron would come out every 20 minutes to fill his red drink cup with a few friends and check in on me. Through out the night the bus managed to die and I had to jump it with a Escalade. I had pizza delivered to the bus and yes ALFY's does deliver to buses. I inhaled a lot of exhaust and almost got in a fight with two guys that got on to the bus and tried to steal the booze. That night was a wirl wind of fun and definitely unforgettable:)
We are in full swing with our 8th annual golf tourney and dinner auction for the youth group and it is extremely busy.
And last night I was driving in my cousins car and we got in a car accident with a huge van. their car was completely fine but her car was almost totaled. We are okay but she is a little shaken up. Your prayers would be appreciated:)
My piece of happiness today comes from this video, I know it is old but it always makes me laugh! "GO GET SOME PANTS ON!"
Go watch it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCpuNdDD7d4
Find your Happiness,
Alli
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Day 9
Again this is going to be another quick blog but so be it.
My piece of happiness is from this morning. I went to church to teach preschool and I went to visit Jim. I lost my favorite ring 3 weeks ago and I was devastated:( But this morning Jim found it! I was soooooo excited there were so many memories with that ring. I got it on vacation at a lake we go to every year and they stopped making them.
It will be a very busy week with finals so sorry if I miss a day.
Love you all,
Alli
My piece of happiness is from this morning. I went to church to teach preschool and I went to visit Jim. I lost my favorite ring 3 weeks ago and I was devastated:( But this morning Jim found it! I was soooooo excited there were so many memories with that ring. I got it on vacation at a lake we go to every year and they stopped making them.
It will be a very busy week with finals so sorry if I miss a day.
Love you all,
Alli
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Day 8
Today has been very good I had a shaky start but it has only gotten better.
My piece of happiness was from a birthday dinner for my friend Stacey. She said that she would eat the pepper that was on my salad. She didn't think it would be hot;) She took a bite and the juice sprayed every where and she started to cry! It was hilarious! Bahahhahaha any way sorry this was short but I have Caroline, Jesse, and Kyle over so I have to go.
Keep Searching,
Alli
My piece of happiness was from a birthday dinner for my friend Stacey. She said that she would eat the pepper that was on my salad. She didn't think it would be hot;) She took a bite and the juice sprayed every where and she started to cry! It was hilarious! Bahahhahaha any way sorry this was short but I have Caroline, Jesse, and Kyle over so I have to go.
Keep Searching,
Alli
Friday, January 8, 2010
Day 7
So I am racing the clock trying to get this in before midnight:)
I just got back from taking my brother Aaron to the airport and I love taking him there and picking him up because it is great quality time. This week has been so amazing! I have tried so hard to work on last sundays sermon that Pastor Mark preached and it was about how we shouldn't worry and live in the day and it has helped.
My piece of happiness comes from when I had dinner with my friends. There were 6 girls and that can get loud so I was trying to keep our table quiet but I thought that we were definitely annoying people because of our constant giggling:) There was an older couple sitting in front of us and when they stood up to leave they walked to our table and she looked at me and asked when grade are you in? I told her and she said that most girls our age were loud and obnoxious when there are six together. I was thinking great I just disappointed an old lady but she then said how well behaved we were and told us she appreciated our kindness:) she didn't realize that her saying that made my whole day! That is the best feeling, the feeling of appreciation:)
Sorry for all of the run on sentences and grammatical errors. :(
Racing the clock,
Alli
I just got back from taking my brother Aaron to the airport and I love taking him there and picking him up because it is great quality time. This week has been so amazing! I have tried so hard to work on last sundays sermon that Pastor Mark preached and it was about how we shouldn't worry and live in the day and it has helped.
My piece of happiness comes from when I had dinner with my friends. There were 6 girls and that can get loud so I was trying to keep our table quiet but I thought that we were definitely annoying people because of our constant giggling:) There was an older couple sitting in front of us and when they stood up to leave they walked to our table and she looked at me and asked when grade are you in? I told her and she said that most girls our age were loud and obnoxious when there are six together. I was thinking great I just disappointed an old lady but she then said how well behaved we were and told us she appreciated our kindness:) she didn't realize that her saying that made my whole day! That is the best feeling, the feeling of appreciation:)
Sorry for all of the run on sentences and grammatical errors. :(
Racing the clock,
Alli
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Day 6
This is going to be short and sweet because we had our small group bible study and it went long and I just got home. My piece of happiness today was from my friend Sonja. We were in english reading Lord Of The Flies and the beastie was mentioned. She drew me s picture of the cutest monster ever! It is on my binder cover and it makes me smile every time I look at it! He is big and purple with one eye and one horn:)
Hey check out this song it hit me hard today because I feel his words. It is called Breakeven by The Script.
Sorry it was short guys,
Alli
Hey check out this song it hit me hard today because I feel his words. It is called Breakeven by The Script.
Sorry it was short guys,
Alli
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Day 5
Today has been a fun day! It was my aunt Patty's birthday and we made matching t-shirts that say "Team Pattles" on them! They are amazing! School went well I had A LOT of homework but it is under control now. Phew... I am currently making a new cd with songs that make me happy and that are catchy:) I usually listen to music that matches my mood. If I am angry I will listen to hard rock. If I am trying to get pumped up for something I will listen to something thuggin. If I am on a new adventure I will play some classic rock. And if I am studying or content I will listen to acoustic.
My brother Aaron came by tonight and I was able to talk and tell stories with him and I always feel so amazing once I get to spend quality time with my brothers. I am not at the age that I feel it is now acceptable for them to see me with them sense they are so much older than I am but i love hanging out with them. They are my role models:)
My piece of happiness is from when I was driving home from Pattles birthday celebration. I was driving on the freeway and the sun was setting and the sunset was beautiful! I felt SO blessed that God has led me to this beautiful place filled with astonishing nature. The colors of the sun were reflecting perfectly off of the mountains and the sky glowed with a vibrant pink/orange color. The beauty of the northwest it amazing! It mad me so happy that I am blessed with being able to enjoy the nature.
-Alli
My brother Aaron came by tonight and I was able to talk and tell stories with him and I always feel so amazing once I get to spend quality time with my brothers. I am not at the age that I feel it is now acceptable for them to see me with them sense they are so much older than I am but i love hanging out with them. They are my role models:)
My piece of happiness is from when I was driving home from Pattles birthday celebration. I was driving on the freeway and the sun was setting and the sunset was beautiful! I felt SO blessed that God has led me to this beautiful place filled with astonishing nature. The colors of the sun were reflecting perfectly off of the mountains and the sky glowed with a vibrant pink/orange color. The beauty of the northwest it amazing! It mad me so happy that I am blessed with being able to enjoy the nature.
-Alli
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Day 4
HOLA!
How are you all doing today? I hope your day has been well. Today was pretty awesome for me. There were no big stressors and I got to see a few of my favorite people today! I went to school and had a surprisingly fun day with classed that I understood. I am trying to stay ahead so next week I wont be too overwhelmed.
I am amazed that I have been able to keep up with blogging every night. But, it has only been 4 days but still that is and accomplishment. So my father has been sick for the passed 2 months and it is very nerve racking for our family so this is a good way for me to take my mind off of him:(
My Piece of happiness is from when I went to visit my youth pastor to pick up my small group list for the middle school kids that I lead every week and one of his interns Kyle showed me a prank call from a local radio show he had heard in the morning. He said it reminded him of me and my cousin Caroline because we are loosing weight. It is really brutal but HILARIOUS! It brought a smile to my face and that is why I love hanging out with them because they are my best friends:)
Keep searching for happiness,
Alli
P.S. Tell me your little pieces of happiness!
LINK TO THE PARNK CALL:
http://jackieandbender.com/pages/jackie_and_bender/general.html?feed=333355&article=5263923
It is the one called "Gym Manager Seth Calls Her Out"
How are you all doing today? I hope your day has been well. Today was pretty awesome for me. There were no big stressors and I got to see a few of my favorite people today! I went to school and had a surprisingly fun day with classed that I understood. I am trying to stay ahead so next week I wont be too overwhelmed.
I am amazed that I have been able to keep up with blogging every night. But, it has only been 4 days but still that is and accomplishment. So my father has been sick for the passed 2 months and it is very nerve racking for our family so this is a good way for me to take my mind off of him:(
My Piece of happiness is from when I went to visit my youth pastor to pick up my small group list for the middle school kids that I lead every week and one of his interns Kyle showed me a prank call from a local radio show he had heard in the morning. He said it reminded him of me and my cousin Caroline because we are loosing weight. It is really brutal but HILARIOUS! It brought a smile to my face and that is why I love hanging out with them because they are my best friends:)
Keep searching for happiness,
Alli
P.S. Tell me your little pieces of happiness!
LINK TO THE PARNK CALL:
http://jackieandbender.com/pages/jackie_and_bender/general.html?feed=333355&article=5263923
It is the one called "Gym Manager Seth Calls Her Out"
Monday, January 4, 2010
Day 3
Hey,
So I just finished watching the Boy in The Striped Pajamas and it was a wonderful movie and a great book! Today was surprisingly pleasant for being the first day back from break. But, I am not going to get ahead of myself because next week is finals week:(
I am going to keep my piece of happiness short and it was when I was cooking two different hispanic deserts for my spanish class celebrating 3 kings day. I realized how much I miss cooking and how fun it can be! I made this delicious bread and I am SO proud of it! It is perfectly golden brown decorated with little chocolate chips:) It looks perfect.
These next few weeks will be very busy because it is going to be the end of the semester so bare with me but I hope to keep with the blogging! I hope that some one is reading this but if not it is good for me to reflect on the positives. If you are reading this respond with a piece of happiness from your day!
Love Peace Happiness,
Alli
So I just finished watching the Boy in The Striped Pajamas and it was a wonderful movie and a great book! Today was surprisingly pleasant for being the first day back from break. But, I am not going to get ahead of myself because next week is finals week:(
I am going to keep my piece of happiness short and it was when I was cooking two different hispanic deserts for my spanish class celebrating 3 kings day. I realized how much I miss cooking and how fun it can be! I made this delicious bread and I am SO proud of it! It is perfectly golden brown decorated with little chocolate chips:) It looks perfect.
These next few weeks will be very busy because it is going to be the end of the semester so bare with me but I hope to keep with the blogging! I hope that some one is reading this but if not it is good for me to reflect on the positives. If you are reading this respond with a piece of happiness from your day!
Love Peace Happiness,
Alli
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Day 2
Today was very quiet. I woke up around 10 and went to church at 10:45. Pastor Mark gave a wonderful sermon about living in the present. After church me and Caroline, my cousin, went to Taco Bell for a lunch treat. We watched TV and tried to make shirts for her mothers birthday. Then I came home to shower so I would be able to go to bed early because school starts up again tomorrow. :(
My personality can change so easily. One moment I will be happy as a clam and then any little thing will set me off and the rest of my day will be ruined. I was hoping that this blog would help me remember what I have and how I have an amazing life the way it is. I have to remember not to worry and that I don't have to be perfect. I need to just try my best, take chances and have fun. I guess that my new years resolution is that I will make everyday enjoyable and be optimistic.
My little Piece of happiness today is from Pastor Mark's sermon. he preached about the present and how what is in the past is to stay in the past and let God take it. He was talking about how we shouldn't worry and live with today. A bible verse made me smile today and it came from Matthew chapter 6 verse 34, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." It reminded me that I have to take one day at a time and enjoy everything that comes my way.
-Alli
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Day 1
Today has been a very busy day with only 2 days of break left. I had to go to a weight watchers meeting and realized that I am only .6 LB's away from losing 40 pounds in total. I am at a weight now that I probably haven't seen since seventh grade:)
Then I went home to pick up my mother so that we could venture onward to see the movie The Blind Side. It was an amazing movie showing the true kindness that a person can show and it reminded me how I should strive to be.
After the movie was out I made a mad dash home to create a salad for a quick dinner so I could go babysit for a little extra money. the children were awesome and all I had to do was sit with them on the couch and watch the Harvard VS. Seattle U basketball game. Who knew that 3 and 7 year old were so in to college basketball? It was extremely adorable because when ever anyone made a basket the youngest boy would jump up and yell "SWOOSH!!!!!!". He had no clue what was happening in the game but he was excited that both the teams were making baskets.
But my Little Piece of Happiness for today was when I went to Safeway to by groceries. As I was walking out to my car to load my groceries in to my car, I noticed a father that looked worn and tired carrying twin girls, probably age 4, bundled in tattered clothing. He walked to a car two away from mine and waited patiently as a mother was buckling her small child in to his car seat. As she shut his door the worn man asked if he could use her cart because it was one that looked like a car. He explained that his girls would probably be the happiest children if they could take a ride in the toy car cart. The mother that was leaving said of course because she was finished with it. When the father placed his two girls in to the cart and their faces just lit up! They couldn't believe how lucky they were that they were able to ride in the car cart.
The simple smile of two children brought so much happiness to my heart because of their innocents and just how easy it is to make them happy. When I am around children I become so very envious! Their life is so happy and everything is mapped out for them. Most kids have no big stresses and life altering decisions. So now when I am around them I try to make their experiences as happy as possible because they will only have a childhood once.
Pieces of Happiness
I believe that one little piece of happiness can effect your whole day. A simple thing that can show you that you have a purpose or a simple thing that can put a smile on your face. A simple smile from a stranger, small child, friend, or family can tell you that your day will be okay. I am hoping to focus on the positives this year and leave my worries behind me.
Hopefully (as life allows me), I will share one thing that made me smile or happy. Just one thing that will tell me that life is going to be okay and that I need to let go of the stress and enjoy myself. I am thinking that by appreciating the little things life will become easier and happier.
-Alli
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