Hey to the internet! it's been like three months since i've posted anything. So I guess I should fill in some of the things that have happened.

First off, teen retreat. On October 3,4,and 5, me and a bunch of other young teenage companions from my church and from others, endured the cold at the NWOCYC church camp. I got there late because a had a football game I had to be at. After it was over we attempted to get lost, lol, and found it in the middle of nowhere. Everyone was in the mess hall, mostly playing ping pong, and the adults were talking. First, I'd like to say, I've NEVER had so much hot chocolate in my life. It was like 40 degrees all weekend and colder at night. We settled in the bungalow, only two other girls i knew, since they were from my church. But the rest, total mystery. We had two space heaters, but the windows were open all night. So basically, for those who didn't bring many blankets, froze! fun! not! Next morning, considering I didn't sleep that well, I got up at 7 so I could see my hubbie before he went to work. Around 8 everyone else came in and we ate. We had a quick quiet time with God where we took a paper and went somewhere quiet to spend time with God. Then we went to chapel. We had the sermon by Brian Grubbs, played a game, then went back to the mess hall to eat. We had some free time afterwards. Me and Dinah explored for awhile while our friend Jacy slept. There were these awesome bridges that went over a ravine, and Dinah attempted to get me to go down a part of the ravine to the river. yeah, no thanks. but it was okay. Later Jacy joined us. They got into the craft stuff. I didn't think it was right to do that, so I decided to go spend time with God like I was planning on. I got my Ipod, and put on my playlist that has all of my inspirational songs, and songs that bring me in perspective of God. I walked around until I found the right spot. Which after ten minutes, turned out to be the girl's purple bridge. I got out my Bible, and started reading 1 Samuel. There was alot of times where I'd stop and listen to the music and think about it. The ravine was beautiful. and it just made you see God's beautiful work. And it was there. About 45 minutes before dinner, I went back to the bungalow to find Dinah and Jacy. They had a romance novel and were flipping to a random page and reading the first sentence they came to. It was quite humorous. Had dinner and then hung around until we went back to the chapel and Brian Grubbs spoke again. My hubbie came in again after work, and they did a small skit where like 6 people portrayed hatred, lust, greed,..... stuff like that. then Brian played satan and we had to speak out and make the decision to follow Jesus instead of the ways of the world. It totally was amazing to refresh your faith. After that, we went back for fire circle. We lit a fire, turned off the lights, and if we had anything to say we could stand up and say it. I said a bit, since it was my first time, and honestly, the trip helped me so much. I had been so far away from God for such a long time, and with school and all my other commitments it was hard to keep up and make time for God. We sang praise songs, and then went to bed. The rest, is history.

Anyway, I wanted to share that because I wanted to encourage other people to go on trips like that. They really are life changing and totally worth going. You'll have so much fun and you'll definitely learn more about Jesus.

On the other hand, I am:

-now participating in a community musical called Babes in Toyland.
- I quit show choir
-I'm learning how to crochet! :)
- Driver's ED
- my birthday is in two weeks!
-And I'm reading like 4 books at once!
I hope everyone has a safe and happy thanksgiving. Think about what you're thankful for. Honestly. It will make you realize there is so much in your life you take for granted. God blesses us with so much. His love for us overflows. Think about all the wonderful things in your life. You'll find there's more than one.

I think I may write a post on sexual purity. I was given the oppurtunity to talk to a younger girl about this topic and I'm hoping it will make an impression. There are too many girls who treat their virginity and sexual purity like....... crap. they give themselves to anyone who asks for them. Girls are worth so much than that. Aren't we worth more than jewels? yeha, that's scripture! anyway, feedback would be freaking amazing. if anyone wants me to post anything special, I'm up for it. thanks.

"In the book of life, the answers arent in the back" - Charlie Brown



......I missed the Charlie Brown special tonight!!!!!! :(