Rebecca Black...

Rebecca Black. ...This girl. How do I even complain about her? First, she comes up with a song involving "Friday" and every other day of the week. All I have to say about that is...I'm glad she's finally learned the days of the week. Tomorrow she should work on her ABC's. But no, that's not all. If hearing phrases like "We don't hate you because you're famous; you're famous because we hate you" wasn't enough...this girl goes and comes out with ANOTHER song. I thought I had heard it all, but this song is the icing on the cake. But I can't even begin to describe how terrible it is. Basically, this song is WORSE than Friday. You'll just have to listen to it yourself though for the full effect...

Christina Brookman

Christina Brookman. She has been such a blessing in my life. There are so many situations I wouldn't have been able to deal with, had she not been there. She's an amazing friend. Whether that be going on midnight Wal-Mart runs, even later-night Taco Bell runs, and so much more. Although from an outsider it seems as though we would annoy each other...that is simply not true. That's just how we do. :) We're all about sarcasm and ridiculous jokes. It's just how it works. Anyway, love this girl! And God is really working in her life. And it shows!

I have no idea what we're doing here...

Oh mannnn. Legit.

Whew, not cute.

Guilty Until Proven Innocent...

Who else has been keeping up with the Casey Anthony trial? I believe that in this situation we're all looking at it as "guilty until proven innocent" rather than the other way around. But, for those of us that are keeping up with the case, let me just point out that Jose Baez is barking up the wrong tree. No pun intended. Is there a reason he's questioning the K9 dog's credibility? The dog isn't going to talk and the FBI agent is only establishing the dog's credibility. Jose Baez is slowly but surely destroying his defense. Once the 20 minute video of the dog's search is shown in court, Casey Anthony has no choice but to testify. The important part of this case that benefits the prosecution greatly is that no matter what the jury believes about the chloroform evidence, the K9 dog evidence is what it is. The dog has been trained to alert for certain signs and smells of things. ...Which is exactly what he did. He alerted when he smelled a deceased body. Jose Baez, you're ruining the reputation of defense lawyers across the nation. Oh, and you really should have plead insanity for your client. With all of the evidence built up against her and the proven fact that she is a liar...she has no hope. That's all about the Casey Anthony trial for now...

Friendships & Reason.

People come into your life for a reason, and once you realize what that reason is, you'll know exactly what to do for them. When someone comes into your life for a reason, it is usually to fulfill a need that you have expressed, in some way or another. They have come to assist you through difficulty, to provide you with support and guidance, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Maybe your turn has come to share, or maybe it's just time for you to learn and grow as a person. They bring you an experience of peace or simply make you laugh. They may teach you something that you've never done and they usually bring you an unbelievable amount of joy. They may seem like a godsend and it's because they are. They are there for the reason that you need them to be. These friendships/relationships teach you lifetime lessons...things you must build upon to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas in your life. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an incovenient time, this friend will say something or do something to bring this relationship to an end. Sometimes they walk away, sometimes they die. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. But what we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it's time to move on...

Ann-Maria Fleming.

Living it up since March 7, 1990

This girl has always been there for me, no matter what. Whether that is hanging out with me until 2 am, listening to my many rants, going to church with me, returning my sarcastic remarks with even better sarcasm, or simply being a friend when I need one the most. She is the most genuine person I've ever met and I thank God for bringing her into my life. I honestly don't know what I would do without her. Especially when it comes to needing advice. She is always reminding me that no matter how I feel or what I want, God's plan is number one and I need to focus on Him and His goal for my life. One thing is for sure, without her...I would be a mess. Thank you Ann-Maria Hunter Fleming for always being a good friend and for always keeping me focused on the One who is most important.

Before and After.

...This is something I wrote before my grandfather passed away and almost perfectly describes how I felt. But as always, God has a plan.

I don't understand why this is happening. I can't help but notice that everywhere I turn, all hope is shattered...leaving my heart cold and broken. Waves are crashing around me, in every direction. As my fears come to life and all of my faith is slipping through my hands, I have the possibility to crash and burn. But instead, I choose to stand and fight. If not for myself, for you. You're fighting battles without an end in sight and somehow I know that it's just a matter of time. It shouldn't be this way. You say that it's okay and everything will be alright. But we both know, as much as you would like to be, you're not invincible. I wish I could take the pain from you, I wish that I could fix you. But I can't. I can only watch as you sit in your prison of desperation. You say that when it ends, you'll be on the other side waiting for me...at least, you hope. I wish I knew that for certain, but I don't and you've admitted that you don't either. I hope that you get your beliefs straightened out, I really do. But no matter what, I just want you to know that there could be a thousand miles between us and nothing will ever change. Whether you're still here or you're called out of this life... You're everything I'll ever need and more from a parent. And you're not just my grandparent...you're my role model, the cure that stops my pain, the strength that keeps me standing strong, and most importantly...the closest I'll ever get to having a "dad". One that has never walked away from his responsibilities and one that genuinely cares.

Now, for the after.

God always has a plan. He knows exactly what is going to happen to all of us, before it happens. During this time, I had no idea why my grandpa-the man who raised me-was being taken away from me. And to be honest, I was mad about it. But of course, with the comfort of friends and family, God kept me strong throughout it all. And in the process, helped me learn that I'm not the only one dealing with difficult things. Come to find out, the entire time that my grandpa was going through cancer treatments...a friend of mine was dealing with the same thing. Her grandfather was also getting ready to go meet Jesus. And I'm almost certain that God kept me strong through the process, so that I could be strong for my friend as well. We both knew, that no matter what...we both had someone to lean on. And even more, had someone to talk to that would understand. My grandpa came to know Christ in October and passed away in November. I've prayed for my grandpa's salvation since I was ten and nine years later, after church while we were all sitting in the living room, I saw my grandpa come to know Christ as his Savior. That was definitely the happiest moment of my life. No matter what happens in life, whether happy or sad. I know that I can rely on God and in focusing on Him, I can deal with life's situations in His timing, rather than falling flat on my face into the world's situations and needing a pick-me-up in the middle. (And even when I lose focus of God's grace, He's there to pick me up when necessary.) :)

This Very Moment.

I believe that the greatest moment of your life is this one. It is this hour, this moment; not the one that’s over and not the one that has yet to come. It is this very moment, because this moment is where God is. So many people lose their lives by worrying about the future or evaluating their past. You should expect this moment to be the best moment of your life. Not because it’s easy or because you’re so brilliant that you can overcome it. Not because it’s going to be a Kodak moment, you might not want to remember it at all. But because in the outskirts of Jerusalem there is an empty tomb. A tomb in which Jesus was once withheld. But if he is no longer there, where is He? I’ll tell you… He’s right here. This moment is His. And this very moment, if it’s fueled with God, can be your glimpse of heaven.

“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”