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| So I spent this whole weekend at the guys Ultimate Frisbee tournament in Talladega and it was soooo fun!!! I couldn't tell you how excited I am about getting to play!! They played really, really well and I was proud of them for not having a filthy mouth like the rest of the teams! When things got rough they kept a good attitude and just had fun. I spent a total of $18 BOOYA! One night in a hotel, free dinner and breakfast, and two on the road meals... I think I could get used to that! Lol. Oh and the weather was COLD!!!!! 35 and raining with no sun the first day. Yuck. Thankfully, God blessed us with great weather this morning when we woke up and it was about 31 and SUNSHINING outside! Yay! Thanks, Lord!!
I've never been good at any sport or instrument for that matter EVER... I think frisbee is something that I'll finally be able to pick up. I love its intensity and energy.... yeah, just over a plastic disk, go figure.
Next weekend I get to swing dance!! Yayyy!!! And go SCUBA diving in the Florida springs! double YAY!
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| Written 2-23-05...
So tomorrow Valentine's day. A day that both the male and female race dread. Girls dread it because it generally means they are going to spend it alone, sulking in their lonelyness of not having a boy to spoil, love, and pamper them. Guys dread it (of course I can only assume) because they are either afraid of asking a girl out, or because they know that the entire day almost any girl they come in contact with is going to be bitter at all males that eat, sleep, or breathe.
Tomorrow is Valentine's day, and I still don't have a guy to spend it with. But, that is okay with me. Really, it is. Every year February 14th roles around, and every year I see it come and go by myself. But am I really by myself?? NO. I want to remind everyone, and especially girls, that just because you don't have a guy, a date, or a rose you are STILL LOVED! You are still special, and you still have people who care about you. Don't get so uptight worrying about if you will spend V-day with or without someone. Why don't you put forth effort into someone other than yourself for a change? Here's this for an idea, make someone else feel loved! Don't sit around and wait for someone to make you feel good, get out and do it yourself! I promise, it'll make you feel wonderful.
Here's some other stuff to consider.. think about how many wonderful friends you have, think about how much your parents love you, your brothers or sisters, your grandparents. Think back on all the funny memories that you've shared with friends throughout the past year. Think back on all the laughter, the tears, the secrets you've shared. With friends like that, you really aren't alone! Valentine's day is only one day out of the year, but friends and family are there every day!
And the main reason why I know it's okay to be "alone" on V-day is because of the Lord. For me, I know that even if I lose all my friends, or if I lose my family, the Lord will always be there for me. He'll never leave me.. His word tells me so... "I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deut. 31:8) I know that God loves me, and has a plan for my life... I don't know about you, but that makes me feel pretty special! And how's this for special.... "The king is enthralled by your beauty" (Ps. 45:11)
So despite the fact that I don't have a guy to share valentine's day with, I know that I will always have someone. Someone who loves me, will never leave me, and who thinks I'm beautiful.
I am so very thankful that Jesus came to die for me.. by dying he took away all my sin and offered me eternal life in Heaven with him if I'd only believe. That right there is true love. An everlasting, outstanding, and overwhelming love that will outdo any guy's love. So like I said before, I'm okay being without a guy on this Valentine's day, and I hope you are too.
Have a blessed day, Julie
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| 3 weeks ago..... my weekend rocked. So did this one....
6 mile hike
Friday frisbee
Backyard Barbeque
Swing dancing at the Hilton till midnight
Home visit
Parking garages
Steven Curtis Chapman at 1am
Saw my best friend in the whole world
CD release party for Matt
Divded 34 by 2
DDJD
City view at night from the top of the Hilton
Tears
Car dances
Pictures
One way streets
A baby
2 afros, a fohawk, and a soul patch.....
This weekend...
Taco Mac
Flirty waiter
Truck decoration
Crack at QT
Swing dancing the night away at Tech
New faces
Cafe Intermezzo till 3am
Laughter
Pinky promises
Torrential downpour at 4am
6 people in my mustang for 2 hours
Getting back to Berry at 5:45am and waking up at 2
Girls Ultimate Frisbee team practice
Hotel Rowanda
Superbowl party
Passion Tea
Music
Great friends...
ONE AMAZING GOD! I am so blessed. My God is more than faithful and although sometimes life is rough, he is constant- never failing- always there. He continues to bless me with wonderful friends and experiences and for that I am not thankful enough.
I've got to get up early tomorrow, but it's supposed to SNOW!!!! woooo! Maybe class will be cancelled and I can make a snowman *crosses fingers*
I love you. Thanks for reading. Have a good night :)
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| In 2005, did you:
1. go to a party?: yes
2. try something new?: Yes! I tried lots of things in Korea during the summer
3. have someone change your life?: yes
4. kiss someone?: no
5. tell your family and friends you love them?: all the time
6. buy something extravagant?: a Mac.. and my HUGE teddy bear from Toy's R Us
7. had someone else do something nice for you?: oh I'm sure
8. do something terribly wrong?: wrong? not really.. stupid, yes.
9. move?: HAHA did I ever... 6 times during the summer and then back to Berry in August
10. go to a concert?: YES! Marc Broussard, Sara Bareillis, Will Hoge, Palisade, Family Force Five (3 x!), Florez, MAE, Dave Barnes, Matt Wertz, Bethany Dillon, MuteMath and other ones here and there..
best of the year:
1. party: Dance parties in the fields! haha, i can't pick a specific one that's been good.. Josh's surprise party was pretty good
2. show: Beauty and the Geek
3. cd: Marc Broussard
4. movie: Chronicals of Narnia
5. song: Oh goodness, I have to many favorites, probably something by Marc Broussard or David Crowder
6. experience: Passion '05.. and continuing to experience God every day of my life ask me cause I could talk for hours.. also, meeting some incredible people, and swing dancing at ga tech and berry :)
7. purchase: iBook G4
8. book: Blue Like Jazz
9. month: March or April
10. day: I've had so many
worst of the year:
1. party: haha i'm not gonna say
2. show: probably desperate housewives, room raiders, and much of whats on MTV .. honestly, i think it's trash and makes me wonder what our society has come to
3. cd: haha, whatever band played between MAE and MuteMath
4. movie: wallace and grommit... however you spell that
5. song: hm..
6. experience: working at the daycare (CDC berry folks) this summer
7. purchase: probably something i've never used
8. book: required reading
9. month: June or July (at work anyways)
10. Day: the day my boss made me cry at work... wait that happened more than once
1. predict something that you think will happen in 2006?: I'll become a swing dancing extrordinare!
2. what do you hope for yourself?: that i pick up a cool new hobby
3. what do you hope for your family?: that they continue to experience the Lord and glorify him
4. what do you hope for your best friend(s)?: it depends on which friend!
during 2005:
1. where were you when it began?: New years party! my house :)
. did you stay up?: of course!
3. what was your new year wish?: that I grow closer to the Lord, get better grades, and have an influence on someone
4. how many boyfriends/girlfriends?: I didn't date anyone
5. broke up?: nope!
6. new friends?: oh yes, and I love them all!
7. had to say goodbye?: oh my goodness yes..
8. missed anyone?: a few people
9. win anything?: haha, not that i remember
10. worst place you went to?: hm, some town between Rome and LaFayett around 6pm... everything
11. happiest moment?: i've had many many happy moments
12. how was your birthday?: great! i was on a plane to South Korea
13. best present?: my speakers and sub!
MEMORIES FROM EACH MONTH:
january: Passion '05, Melting Pot dinner for fun, learned that I canNOT Contra dance! lol
febuary: Josh's showcase in Nashville, Kosiba got Molly.. I love that puppy so much!
march: flew kites in front of frost! Family Force Five concert at The Loft, Dave Barnes Concert, Geocaching for the first time
april: saw Marc Broussard in concert!, spent LOTS of time outside, Formal
may: went to South Korea, moved into an appartment for the summer, another showcase for Josh Wood
june: ashely's wreck, thankfully she's okay!!, late nights with friends after work
july: trips to Little River Canyon, Rodeo
august: school started, found a chiropractor, caught fish from the mill for my fish tank
september: met a super cool friend, swing dancing every thursday night, and SD at tech, Jesus in the Park
october: fall break with todd, six flags, Mountain day
november: Thanksgiving at the beach, Halloween party at the Mansion, family trip to the lake, more geocaching, day-of decision to go to semi-formal, sushi party, MAE and MUTEMATH concert!!
december: Keystone ski trip, girls sunday school scavenger hunt party, Christmas in Texas, time at home, shopping with my mom, New years party hoppin, puddle jumping | | |
| I learned to knit today! Read my last post because I have an amazing family :) | | |
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