Okay, don't judge me...

...but I love Tangled. And yes, I do realize I am dressed up as a dude. But, come on, the costume is AWE-to-the-SOME. I may or may not have enjoyed myself to much. And I may or may not have eaten my weight in the delicious homemade sugar cookies that Rachel's mom made. And the next night, Rachel and I may or may not have attempted cone-ing (If you don't know what that is, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WygNjMSllLQ ) I realize it may or may not make sense, but it is funny. But we may or may not have failed horribly at it; the guy knew what we were doing and put it upside down in a cup. He may or may have been really rude. And what is even more exciting, I may or may not have signed a lease to live with Rachel, Brittany and Kirsten next year! Woop woop!

Oh, I'm told that I say "may or may not" a lot. Do you agree?

It's all in good fun :)

@ Peace

There's something strangely peaceful about God; and I mean that in the best way possible. I just mean that he has this sense of peace so great that I can't help but recognize him as my God. 

I should have a lot of things to worry about: money stress, midterms, internships, and so on and so forth. In fact, I just did finish taking a test while being sick (I seriously feel like I have the flu right now). So I am pretty sure I did not do well on it all.

Yet here I am, sitting in Festival thinking: Man, I'm happy. No stress? Nope. Actually, most of my thoughts were centered around the delicious crepe I just annihilated (Complete with bananas, strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, Nutella, powdered sugar, caramel and chocolate sauce. Yes, that was my lunch; don't hate.)

I just wanted to say Thank God, for being so....awesome. 

Fall Days

I've decided that living in the mountains ain't too bad, especially in the fall when everything is just so...pretty.

It's just so nice outside. Such perfect weather. 

So perfect, in fact, that it makes me want to jump and scream.

Apple cider is so delicious. But my newest find tastes even better: APPLE DOUGHNUTS. 

Nom nom nom. I ate them so fast.

If you have never picked THE most perfect apple on a tree: DO IT.

It's the best feeling in the world. 

I hiked up some really tiring hills today. Good gravy, Taylor is SO out of shape.

But the view was worth it, eh?

I fail at these things...

I really do fail at blogging everyday. The thought of doing a 365 day project was a good idea, but I just stink at committing to blogging everyday. So I am just going to call it quits. I know, I know: a quitter never wins and a winner never quits. But it's whatever, I can accept that fate. I'll just blog whenever I feel like it, but I promise that will be a lot more than it was over the summer.

Day 6 {I bet those people are secret spies.}

I just realized I never poster yesterday; my bad. But nothing exciting really happened. I woke up feeling like scum so I decided to bypass my one and only class for the day and sleep. It worked; I felt good after almost twelve hours of sleep. I then went to work, worked on a group project, and hung out with Brandon.

We went to the movies and saw Abduction. It's a good thing that Brandon knows everyone and their mother at the movie theater, otherwise we would have had to of paid full price for it. Granted, Taylor Lautner is good looking, but boy, he just cannot act. And whoever wrote that screenplay; kudos for being the most predictable movie ever. It made me laugh because Brandon kept making predictions the entire time (I bet there is a bomb in the oven. Ten bucks says his dad shows up and saves the day. I bet those people are actually secret spies. Watch; that guy will be dead in 10 seconds) and every time he was right.

Come on people, let's be creative here!

Verse for Today: Psalm 119:28

{My soul melts from heaviness, strengthen me according to Your word.}

Day 5 {H20}

Courtney, Hannah and I helped out Steph and the rest of IV Justice team today by advertising the H2O project. They are trying to raise money to build a well in Africa, raise awareness for the water crisis and making a difference on the JMU campus in regards to pollution and being green. It was really refreshing to help people do something that is bigger than this college campus.

Think about it: What would you do if you didn't have water available? No clean bath water, no clean drinking water, and no clean dishes, etc. It is heartbreaking to think that millions of people don't have that. They have to walk miles a day to get only a couple of gallons of water for their entire family. It's heartbreaking really.

Todays Verse: Philippians 4:6-7

{Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard you hearts and minds through Christ.}

Day 4 {Shoe Frenzy}

I own way too many shoes for my own good. I came back to HBurg today with my second load of stuff that never made it down here originally because of my brother's illness. But it's finally here and reorganizing my closet to fit all this stinkin' shoes was a task. Shew. 

Today's Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

{Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ.}

Day 3 {Home Sweet Home}

My mom treated me to shopping and a movie today. Store of choice? Charming Charlie. Three words: OH. MY. LANTA. That store is insane. I literally was overwhelmed by the amount of cute things in there. My mom literally had to say, "Ok, we are done. Walk to the counter. Now." Otherwise, I would not have left. My mom also treated me to some new clothes from Forever 21 when she took Max up to Christiana yesterday. I came home to the cutest clothes sitting on my side table. Thanks Mom!

Then we went and saw The Help. My mom has been dying to see that movie, and I heard it was really good so we went. I loved it. And I think the reason I loved it so much is because it was about a young women making a difference through writing. I think that is why I like writing so much. It can be such a powerful outlet when put to good use and it can create great things. Obviously, it isn't a true story. But the concept was really inspiring to an aspiring writer...like me.

My mom and I came home to food on the table. My stepdad had cooked some muy delicioso steak, and my brother and cousin were pretty much drooling because they were so hungry. Oh, how I missed dinners with my family. They're stupid humor is definitely something to miss, especially with my cousin Brady there. He is so full of himself, but I love him.

Classic dinner conversations:

Me: Max, did you know they are making The Giver into a movie?

Max: No way!

Mom: What do you think even happened to the boy at the end? Your dad said he died.

Max: I think he lived.

Me: Me too.

Stepdad: Hey, I didn't say he died, I just said it was a possibility! The author wrote it with the intention of making it an open ending.

Brady: Well, I read a Dr. Seuss book.

{Awkward Silence}

Or:

Me: You know, in The Help, they said Crisco can be used for anything. Maybe you should invest in some for your head."

Stepdad: I am not putting fat on my bald head.

These converstations may not be that funny to you. Maybe it was one of those "you-have-to-be-there" things but I was cracking up.

Today's Verse: Isaiah 40:29

{He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.} 

Day 2 {On the Road Again}

I left Harrisonburg around 6 o'clock, and was finally reunited with my family by 10. By the way, let me just say, I love the drive from Virginia to Delaware; the mountains are so pretty. Anyway, it was the first time I saw my brother since the hospital which, to say the least, was not the best situation to see him in. So seeing him walking and actually act normal made me so happy. Besides the fact that he has these cute huge chipmunk cheeks from the steroids the doctors gave him, he is still the annoying brother I had a few weeks ago. It's a good thing I love that boy.

Earlier I lead a Bible study for SAO, hence the cheesy picture above. We have to take a picture of all the events we have, and that picture was the result. Yup, those are my sisters for you.

Falling asleep in my own bed, with my dog cuddled up next to me, was the best feeling I have had in a long time. That feeling of: Yup, I'm home.

Today's Verse: Proverbs 31:30

{Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting. But a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.}