All For Swinging You Around

hope: /hoʊp/ [hohp] – noun: to believe, desire, or trust

Saturday, March 31, 2007

.Oh No!. Oh My!.

Ugh I am so stressed out!
Ugh I am so stressed out!

Friday, March 30, 2007

I'll Fight

There are millions of lost souls on the streets of this world... and we, The Salvation Army, LIVE to offer these people hope. Hope to the starving, hope to the loveless, hope to the hopeless, the left-behinds, and the kicked-out. Hope for the wheeping, hope for the begging, hope to the drugged-up, exploited, and trafficked. Hope to the addicted, hope to the uneducated, hope to the motherless and the fatherless. Hope to the mothers and fathers whos children were taken, murdered, starved, eaten by disease, or successful suicidals. Hope for the people we walk by and judge... every... single...day. Hope for the people Jesus sees as precious and beautiful, timeless and priceless.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Shine A Light

[Waiting for something that'll never arrive]
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Tomorrow I am going to see 300.
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I'm drinking out of my turquoise bottle.
Water tastes better that way.
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Mini Moog.
Anyone know what that is?
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I bought a cheap movie the other day and it turned out alright.

Sunset Strip.

I like it when random buys turn out good.
Makes me feel like I haven't thrown my money away like a consumer whore.
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I've decided that with my GIANT tax return [that I'm praying God will bless me with] that I will buy a nice new Nikon SLR Digi Cam. It will be so lovely. I look forward to taking pictures of you....
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Yesterday at lunch I bought this weird Indian Trail Mix from the cafeteria. Only certain parts taste OK..... the rest is too odd.
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Just a note: that picture is off Google. I cannot take credit for its skill.
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[So Sally can wait..... don't look back in anger]

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

I'm Finding My Way Back To Sanity.... Again

[I love you more, than you'll ever know....]
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God.... has got to be one of the most annoying friends I have ever had!
First he throws a huge challenge at me. I have to call on him for help because I can't figure it out on my own. Then, he helps me through and I get things under control and I'm ready for the future. So I sing my praises and thank him for his unfailing love. But then straight out of left field he throws in a complete warpation that just has no logic whatsoever! So, of course, I have to call on him again, so I know what to do and for strangth to continue on. However, all of this, just increases my faith and makes me appreciate and love him even more.
So even though God drives me crazy, I would never give up our friendship for anything, because I know he is the only one that can help me survive this thing called life.
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I've been thinking about taking something totally random and not art related next year. Why not? Maybe there is something else out there that I haven't thought of yet...... that I'd be perfect for.
I was thinking something like..... an astronaut.
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Flem! I miss you.
I am going to visit you soon.
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Ugh! It snowed snowballs tonight!
I can't wait for spring : ) and summer.
So I can get that feeling again.... you know, the one I love to write about.
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Speaking of writing, I've had the urge to work on my movie again lately. I still have a strong passion for it because I feel it explains me well. Maybe one day I'll make it.... super indie style with my little video camera and some good looking actors : )
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My best friend is getting married!
I get to be in her wedding and I am so happy for her!
Jenn Randell is the reason I am who I am.
She understands me and she set an example for me that I still follow.
I just adore her.

Friday, March 16, 2007

Factory Girl

Alex and I went to see Factory Girl tonight and honestly, it is probably one of the best films I have ever seen! It was so good! Not to mention Andy Warhol is one of the most intriguing people of all time. Getting to know him gives me a greater appreciation for his art, which is truly art.
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Wouldn't it be great to live like Edie Sedgwick? Completely carefree and full of life? At the beginning of the film, that's how I felt, but near the end I was reminded what comes of people who are "carefree" and "full of life". The truth is, they just haven't found something to care about, or what they really want to fill their life with.
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Sienna Miller is a beautiful character and person really. As is Hayden Christensen who plays a musician that is incredibly nice looking naked... mhmm.
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Anyway, I won't give it all away.... but go see it. It is worth your $7 at the Princess Theater.
:)

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Let's Move To Levittown and Be Materialistic Conformists



Life is wonderful isn't it?

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I love my friends. All of them.

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Don't you love when you turn on an old song and old memories come flooding back? Even if you forget that song reminds you of a special time, as soon as it comes on the best of times can come alive again.

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This is a special shout out to ma home gurls from design class: Motha Dog, Le to the Anne, V the Vanestic Vanessie, Kayley ma cogitating Supastar, and Erin ma Rockin Alley Cat! Luv ya girlies!

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I am such a dork.

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That is all for now folks.
Be sure to check out Bright Eyes new video and website and always remember to SHOUT OUT LOUD when you are on the street being chased by Motha Dog [she knows how to kick box.. watch out!!]

Monday, March 12, 2007

Rock 'n Roll Jesus

I love my friends.
And today.... especially Sunshine.
He just lights up my life.
:)
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New favourite juice: Blue and Strawberry powder MIXED. So yummy... with ice cubes :)
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I think I met Jesus tonight. He came into the Studio and he was beautiful! Now, two things first. One, I've always had a "thing" for East Indians [if you know what I mean ;)] and two, is it odd that I was attracted to Jesus?
He had long hair and a long beard. And he was just BEAUTIFUL!
And have you ever thought about something, spaced out and then come out of it thinking whatever you were thinking was actually real? Well, I was thinking about him being Jesus, and then I actually thought he was and I got the oddest feeling.
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How would you feel if you met Jesus?
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When I lived in Kitchener, ON I was madely in love with a boy called Adam. Almost everyone knows this... but it's true. In my childish ways, I was fascinated. Anyway, I saw pictures of his wedding last night....... I think my heart broke and I lost a piece.......
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Don't you love those silly crushes that last years!? They are so funny. Because it almost just becomes the norm and as you get older you just always remember that boy as "the boy" that you always wanted to marry some day. So it kind of sucks when they go and get married to someone else hahaha. Oh Adam. Whoa is me....
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If you could travel through time [which I might add, Alex and I have decided to devote the rest of our lives to figure out how] what concert would you see?
The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Nirvana, The Doors..... those were a few we discussed.
If Jesus were in a rock band..... what band would be have been a member of?
Leave me your answers!

Friday, March 09, 2007

Dancing With God

Here is a little thought that my Unk (uncle) sent me for my birthday. He got it from a frienhd of his, and I think it's really cool!!
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When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other. My eyes drew back to the word Guidance. When I saw "G: I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i". "God, "u" and "i" dance." God, you, and I dance. As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life,Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
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Let's all dance with God!! Throw ono your favourite tunes and see how God changes your life :D

Monday, March 05, 2007

You're Everything, You're Perfect


Just to be with you, I'd do anything There's no price I would not pay Just to be with you, I'd give anything I would give my life away
"Love Song" - Third Day
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I don't know why, I can't keep my eyes off of you
"You and Me" - Lifehouse
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It's by Your grace and love I am saved
It's by Your grace and love You've forgiven me
And by that love and grace I'm amazed
It's by Your grace and love I am free
I am free, I am free, I am free
"Grace and Love" - Kutless
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When I'm on fire
When You're near me
I'm on fire
When You speak
And I'm on fire
Burning at these mysteries
These mysteries...
"On Fire" - Switchfoot
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Jesus, You are the one that makes me smile
Over and over again
"The One" - Everyday Sunday
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Shaking like a leaf
Afraid to life my eyes
Afraid of all your glory
Ashamed of all my pride
Then you call me in
To your holy place
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I fall down
Down on my face
And I beckon you for mercy
And I beckon you to forgive everything that I've ever done
And I tremble and I tremble
"I Tremble" - Audio Adrenaline
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My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
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I love Thee because Thou has first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
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I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
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In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.
"My Jesus, I Love Thee"
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Turn your gaze
To Heaven and raise
A joyous noise
Oh, the sound of salvation come
The sound of rescued ones
And all this for a king
Angles join to sing
"All for Christ the King!"
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How infininte and sweet
This love so rescuing
Oh how infinitely sweet
This great love that has redeemed
As one, we sing...
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"Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
He is Holy!
He is Holy!"
"Oh Praise Him!" - David Crowder Band

Sunday, March 04, 2007

And You Are No One's But Mine....

[You've got a glow...]

My birthday was on Friday. I'm 19 now. Mature? Naah. No one is mature, even at 90.
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You should all check out Mikado's if you've never been there and enjoy Japanese food. I had my birthday dinner there with some friends and we got a private room, AND we got to sit on the floor. It was lovely. I have awesome friends.
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[And we wait, above a road.
And we're turning to go home.
And the silence from the side of the car
Tells me everything and how we are.
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Nomore trying to make this alright
No more trying tonight.
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And you know its not so easy when you're all alone,
And i wonder if I'm alone, in your head.
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I know something is wrong I just don't know what to do
You say its only me and that I'm so perfect for you
I don't want to try no more
I don't want to make this right
I just want you to be true with me... one time.
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And I know its not so easy when you're all alone
And I wonder if I'm alone in your head
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Twelve days gone by since I have saw you last
I'll give this one more try
I'll give it all my best
And I'll ask "what could you be doing that is so much fun without me by your side, without me by your side"
And I will take a step back and I'll let you ahead
And I will take a step away and see if you come back
Because there is no more trying to make this alright
There's no more trying, there's now more trying tonight
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We'll never be the same!
We will never be the same!
We will never be the same!
We will never be the same... until your donel
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Sorry, that was a random outburst.
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I like birds. And look at all the pretty trees.
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I'm finally all settled nicely into my new room. It's cozy and retro. Ludgate loves it. Come over and meet Elvis.