Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Uh?
I tried to post about graduation but it got all messed up so... It'll be up tomorrow or something. I apologize.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
To my friends...
Well, this is a song I've been listening to a lot lately (and they played it when we were leaving chapel the other day)... And as graduation is approaching... it's kinda making me think of my friends, so here it is. I just wanna let all of you know... I love you very much and for the losers who aren't coming to Calvin next year... I will miss you a lot.
My Wish
I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walking till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
I hope you never look back, but you never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
You find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.
But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
You guys are amazing... For the first time... I'm actually getting kinda sad about leaving California.
:(
ONE MORE DAY.
My Wish
I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walking till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
I hope you never look back, but you never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
You find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.
But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
You guys are amazing... For the first time... I'm actually getting kinda sad about leaving California.
:(
ONE MORE DAY.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Uncertainty
I feel so far from God's care right now...
But on a lighter note... There are only three more days of school. And Mr. Becksvoort recommended that we wear tennis shoes the rest of the week, which always means something exciting.
Senior chapel tomorrow.
Senior banquet tomorrow night at church.
End of the year youth group BBQ Thursday.
And Friday it's all over...
My grad party is Saturday. Feel free to show up. Got a couple on Sunday too... and during finals week since none of us really have to take them.
Then GRADUATION!
Oh, and, senior trip was a blast.
:D
I miss my sugarloaf and buffaloaf.
;)
But on a lighter note... There are only three more days of school. And Mr. Becksvoort recommended that we wear tennis shoes the rest of the week, which always means something exciting.
Senior chapel tomorrow.
Senior banquet tomorrow night at church.
End of the year youth group BBQ Thursday.
And Friday it's all over...
My grad party is Saturday. Feel free to show up. Got a couple on Sunday too... and during finals week since none of us really have to take them.
Then GRADUATION!
Oh, and, senior trip was a blast.
:D
I miss my sugarloaf and buffaloaf.
;)
Monday, May 28, 2007
PINATAS!?
Well, yesterday was the Kingdom Causes BBQ which me, Justine, Kelsey, and Katie did for our dollar project in missions. Only Justine and I could make it, which was okay since the others don't really know anyone. Just let me say.. Wow.
It was so cool to see all my homeless friends, and the others, come together and just eat, relax, and play games. We began with the food. Justine and I helped cook... Or... I mostly just stood around and laughed, with an occasional peeling of the cheese for the burgers. After the food, we had a water balloon toss which turned into more of a... peg each other with as many water balloons as possible fight. I got wet... Justine didn't cuz she was freaking out about her hair... Haha loser. After we messed around with the pinata... which was interesting, but very fun. Unfortunately I didn't get to hit it cuz I was on the phone with Mr. Westrup, but it was exciting and hillarious to watch the others. I must say, the nerds gum balls were delicious.
But, on a more serious note... I'd like to talk about Jason. I remember the night Justine and I first met him... He had just gotten in a fight, and was absolutely drunk. He kept talking about suicide and how badly he wanted to kill the guy he'd gotten in a fight with. I remember when Ryan and them had to call the suicide hotline cuz he was about to kill himself. I never used to see him smile.. but... WOW, has he changed.
I can honestly say the highlight of the bbq was hanging out with him. He was cooking the burgers and hot dogs while Justine and I were helping him. He has turned into such a joyful person. Whenever one of us did something stupid, he'd laugh and make fun of us... I think he smiled almost the whole time, and he really looked like he was thorougly content. He's at Bell Shelter now, in the program, and it's amazing to see what it's done for him. I guess what I'm trying to get at... He's living proof that what we're doing... what Kingdom Causes is doing... what all missionaries and other people trying to change the world for Christ are doing... actually is making a difference. He is living proof that people can change.
I also worked at the 20 year high school reunion to raise money for South Africa. It's weird to think that's going to be us one day. While I was there, I got to meet the pastor we'll be working with in South Africa this summer... He seemed pretty awesome. Meeting him kinda made it seem more... real.
8 more days.
Insane.
It was so cool to see all my homeless friends, and the others, come together and just eat, relax, and play games. We began with the food. Justine and I helped cook... Or... I mostly just stood around and laughed, with an occasional peeling of the cheese for the burgers. After the food, we had a water balloon toss which turned into more of a... peg each other with as many water balloons as possible fight. I got wet... Justine didn't cuz she was freaking out about her hair... Haha loser. After we messed around with the pinata... which was interesting, but very fun. Unfortunately I didn't get to hit it cuz I was on the phone with Mr. Westrup, but it was exciting and hillarious to watch the others. I must say, the nerds gum balls were delicious.
But, on a more serious note... I'd like to talk about Jason. I remember the night Justine and I first met him... He had just gotten in a fight, and was absolutely drunk. He kept talking about suicide and how badly he wanted to kill the guy he'd gotten in a fight with. I remember when Ryan and them had to call the suicide hotline cuz he was about to kill himself. I never used to see him smile.. but... WOW, has he changed.
I can honestly say the highlight of the bbq was hanging out with him. He was cooking the burgers and hot dogs while Justine and I were helping him. He has turned into such a joyful person. Whenever one of us did something stupid, he'd laugh and make fun of us... I think he smiled almost the whole time, and he really looked like he was thorougly content. He's at Bell Shelter now, in the program, and it's amazing to see what it's done for him. I guess what I'm trying to get at... He's living proof that what we're doing... what Kingdom Causes is doing... what all missionaries and other people trying to change the world for Christ are doing... actually is making a difference. He is living proof that people can change.
I also worked at the 20 year high school reunion to raise money for South Africa. It's weird to think that's going to be us one day. While I was there, I got to meet the pastor we'll be working with in South Africa this summer... He seemed pretty awesome. Meeting him kinda made it seem more... real.
8 more days.
Insane.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Manana
I'm excited to find out why we need to wear close toed shoes for LCB.
And I need to remember to do my bio for the senior play. Uh oh.
And I need to remember to do my bio for the senior play. Uh oh.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Goals and Realizations
WELL, tonight was quite interesting. It was the NHS award ceremony.... It's so weird being a senior and finding out who's getting all the scholarships and stuff! And KRISTEN'S VALEDICTORIAN! (Yes, I did just realize this. And no, I'm not stupid, or out of it.. I guess I just wasn't there the day we realized it?). Well, I got the B of A Religious Studies Award, and one of the SAS scholarships... Which I was really excited about cuz I need more money for college. Three of the Calvin students won SAS scholarships... REPRESENT!!!!
Tomorrow, Cristina and I (and anyone else is welcome to join) will begin fasting. I say this not to brag or boast, but to ask for prayer cuz everyone knows going even 20 minutes without food for me is like death. Some people have asked what the goal is with this... and for me personally, it's mainly to get more spiritually prepared for college.
Also, I've been meeting some really cool people from Calvin on facebook. It's pretty exciting. Hooray.
And one last thing... One of my goals is to get in shape before college. With this, I am actually going to try to follow my diet (no sodas unless I'm at a party and no eating after 8) more closely... and increasing my diet (no chips and sugarness in the same meal, supliment one with fruit or salad)... Something like that.
School's almost over. Weird.
Take care everyone!
Tomorrow, Cristina and I (and anyone else is welcome to join) will begin fasting. I say this not to brag or boast, but to ask for prayer cuz everyone knows going even 20 minutes without food for me is like death. Some people have asked what the goal is with this... and for me personally, it's mainly to get more spiritually prepared for college.
Also, I've been meeting some really cool people from Calvin on facebook. It's pretty exciting. Hooray.
And one last thing... One of my goals is to get in shape before college. With this, I am actually going to try to follow my diet (no sodas unless I'm at a party and no eating after 8) more closely... and increasing my diet (no chips and sugarness in the same meal, supliment one with fruit or salad)... Something like that.
School's almost over. Weird.
Take care everyone!
Sunday, May 13, 2007
:(
Today was a really horrible day. Pray for me and some of my friends? I'd really appreciate it.
Well, on a lighter note... Graduation is a month and two days away! And it's even less than a month until we're done with school since I'm (most likely) not going to have to take any finals.
Hooray.
Well, on a lighter note... Graduation is a month and two days away! And it's even less than a month until we're done with school since I'm (most likely) not going to have to take any finals.
Hooray.
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