Ah, this is one of those contemplative, middle of the night posts that you don't normally see from me. Anyway, I was just thinking. Don't we, as Christians, try so hard to recognize evil in the world and try to abstain from it? Yes, of course we do, that that is a GREAT thing. But I was just thinking that sometimes some people focus on trying to stay away from the bad things and focus on identifying them SO HARD that they forget about something very important.
ENJOYING THE GOOD.
I mean, recognizing what's wrong in the world is important, but sometimes I feel that some people focus on so hard, they almost forget about the good things God gave us. I mean, really, when was the last time you breathed in deeply, and just sat there thinking, "God this is beautiful." Not, "God, what can I change right now because I have to." Addressing the issues in our lives is so important, and it's our responsibility, I just feel that around me, sometimes people just focus SO MUCH on pinpointing the negatives and avoiding them, than recognizing the good and sticking with the good instead of worrying about the bad in our lives. I mean, if we stay with the good, the bad won't bother us!
I'm not saying "don't try to make a difference in any way" just..I don't know, I just feel that some of us maybe aren't getting as much enjoyment out of life as we could, you know? I just want you guys to be happy.
Ok, I have a challenge for you guys this week. I want you to go outside. Yes, I want you to brave the harsh New England Weather *coughDEALWITHITcough* and go find a tree. YES, I said a tree. I want you to think of five things that are good or beautiful about said tree, and how it could in any way help you. Shade, wood, etc. Just sit there or a few minutes and notice how the leaves cast their lacy shadows across the ground. Just take five minutes this week to enjoy the good.

Megamazingawesomeness

David Cook's performance last night was megamazingawesomeness. Yeah. He was that good.

I think I found it so amazing because David is usually the hard rocker. He's always the one with the flashy lights going on in the background. This week, the contestants had to pick a song by Andrew Lloyd Webber, a famous musical composer.

That performance actually made my jaw DROP. Well, here's on of his usual performances to compare it to, and myabe you'll see why I was so amazed

Take THAT Phantom!

Oh, by the way, Simon is an idiot. The fact that he did this song only proves him to be an even more amazing vocalist. How are you supposed to maintain your rocker edge on MUSICAL week?

Also by the way, I PROMISE to post something besides a videa very soon! (But while I am, watch the "Hakuna Matata" Lord of the Rings vid!! It made me crack up =D

Hakuna Matata. AND Lord of the Rings. I think it's self explanatory.

I'd vote for KP any day ;-)

Hahahhahah, this is so funny. This is the description from the maker of the vid,

After seeing the latest Hillary Clinton Political Ad on TV, I was thinking that maybe if Kim Possible was running for President, how a Political Ad would be done for her.

I don't know about what they sang on American Idol last night, but less than 20 seconds ago, they sang "Jesus" yay =)

Do I really think that keeping it all inside will help me? Maybe.
You think I shouldn't. Well, have you really talked to me? Maybe I would tell you.
Have you ever gone out of your way to ask, "How was YOUR day today?" when I've asked you so many times how you were feeling? Tried to talk?
I'm not going to talk unless you ASK. If you don't try to talk to me, there's really nothing that I can say now is there?
God is the only one I NEED to talk to.
Others trying to get closer to me would just be apprecited. Especially when I've tried so hard.

Ok, well, apparently the first line of "Shout to the Lord" was changed. i didn't see that. At points when I was listening to hard to the lyrics I heard the correct ones *shrug*

Incredible. Just...wow.

They just finished off "Idol Gives Back." It's this HUGE charity effort, (which just in itself is AMAZING) but to top THAT off, they finished it with "Shout to the Lord." I'm not kidding you. All of the American Idol contestants just sang "Shout to the Lord" on National television that MILLIONS of people have watched. Incredible.
SHOUT TO THE LORD. Let us sing! This was amazing, I'm in wonderful shock.

John and I talking about our colds, oranges, and grapefruits... We're sick. humor us.

John: oh and btw. : eat a ton of oranges : It helps so much
Me: *raises eyebrow* : does orange juice count?? : lol : not a big orange fan hahha
John: noooooooooooo!...it's ok : lol, i hate oranges
Me: hahahha : ditto, idk why people like em
John: but it helps so much
Me: I don't even like orange juice : I just find it gross! : hahhaha : especially with pulp : EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWW
John: grapefruit?
Me: never actually HAD grapefruit : hahhaha : no joke
John: WT??
Me: I've never eaten a grapefruit : LOL
John: omg
Me: I've used grapefruit scented SHAMPOO if that means anything : LOL
John: umm : just wow
Me: hahhaha : I am a deprived child : at least I don't THINK I've eaten grapefruit.... I may have when I was like, 5 or smthng
John: lol just tell your mom next time she goes to the store, if she can just buy you one?
Me: LOL : ok, why?? : is it amazingly good or smthng??
John: cause they're incredible : anddd : they help a cold : if you slice it in half then sprinkle sugar on it: omgg
Me: Just wondering : cuz I wouldn't put it past U 2 tell me 2 get it just so I can like, puke when its so disgusting : LOL: I've SEEN grapefruit John : hahhaha : I know what to do with it. I've just never EATEN it
John: well... i'm a more advanced grapefruit eater : o.O : LOL
Me: there's LEVELS of grapefruit eating? O_o : HAHHAH : this little part of the convo is goin on my Facebook quotes
John: haha : sure lol
Me: hahha : glad I have your approval to quote you: ...I woulda done it anyway tho : LOL
John: hahahaha
Me: now I wanna try a grapefruit... : THNX MAN !! =P

Don't ask. Just don't.

TA DA!!!!
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It's a grapefruit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.............Or, in John's opinion, a Pokeball.
(the extra periods are there just becuase otherwise the top of the grapefruit/pokeball goes all the way to the left, making it NOT look like a grapefruit/pokeball

Crazy New England weather....
Snow
Rain
Sun
Snow
Rain
Snow
Sun
Snow
Rain.
STOP THE MADNESS.

Also, A big thumbs up to Brooke White =)

Like, whoa, awesomeness

This week there have been three songs about Jesus on American Idol!! That's INCREDIBLE!!
Jason Yeger (sp?) and David Archuletta song songs about Jesus on Tuesday, and Dolly Parton just sang "Jesus and Gravity!" That is a great song, go listen to it! it has an amazing Christian message.
Anyway, bottom line is, this week, Go American Idol song choices!!!

OMG ITS WARM!!!!!!
OMG ITS WARM!!!!!!
OMG ITS WARM!!!!!!
OMG ITS WARM!!!!!!
OMG ITS WARM!!!!!!
OMG ITS WARM!!!!!!
OMG ITS WARM!!!!!!

*GAAAASSSSSPPPP*!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel like I'm in danger everywhere I go now...

We are no longer safe.....

Yup....thats right. Sophie gets to DRIVE today.

And I just found out that John is getting his permit (If he doesn't have it already! O_o)

So, that basically means we're not safe ANYWHERE!!!!

DUN DUN DUUUUNNN

Anyway, congrats guys =D hahha