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Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. - Philippians 4:8

Maybe that's an aspect of my faith that needs improvement.

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by the way...

I LOVE MY LAYOUT!!  

I suppose it's a matter of taste, eh?

meg

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Hi everyone.  

Can someone explain to me what that whole thing was about? I don't quite understand. But here's what I have to say about it anyway:

Well, I've been thinking a lot about my last blog entry and the comments that were posted. First I'd like to thank the people that were "sticking-up" for me, it was very kind of you. But, really, if I would have read the first comment posted by "anonymous" before anyone else replied to it, I wouldn't have been hurt or offended by it because that was his/her opinion, and we all have different opinions about music, literature, visual media…well… just about everything! And of course, that's what causes so much separation in the church. Why wouldn't disagreement happen here? So, Anonymous, I accept your opinion, as blunt as it might have been! 

 

About my music:

 

 I have been put down SO MANY times about the kind of music I listen to. For many months in 2005 I went through a terrible....darkness, I guess you could call it, and rock was all I listened to. My parents began to tell me that I should stop listening. I had no desire what-so-ever to stop. But I began to pray about it...wondering if it was downright sinful for me to be listening to this music, and  I believe God told me that I should try to achieve more of a balance. So, I made myself listen to a wider variety of music... and now I feel like God has helped me apply more balance to my life. I listen to worship, I listen to classical, I love some great contemporary Christian artists but I still love good old fashioned rock. Including Queen, and I’m no longer ashamed of it. Because when people begin to put me down about it, I can tell them honestly that it is MY taste, and besides, it’s not the only thing I listen to.

 

Thank you.

My Queen Story...

My first real “experience” of Queen was on a road trip with my parents. I had accidentally picked up my older brothers CD case rather than my own and I was TERRIBLY disappointed. I sat in silence in the car for a long time, thinking I wasn’t going to find anything good in his CD case. Finally I got so bored I had to turn something on. I started with the first CD which was a mix of all different songs, some Christian, some classic rock, some pop, which kept me busy for about an hour. Since I had fun with that I decided I would look for another mix sort of CD. I found a pink colored CD that my brother had apparently burned. I stuck it in and was INSTANTLY captured by the sound I heard. It was Queen, but I didn’t know it. I had no idea who they were, where they came from or even what decade they played in, yet I loved the music. I listened to that CD over and over coming back from the road trip. When I got home I typed a few of the lyrics and Queen came up. I was completely thrown. I had heard all kinds of things about Queen but had never actually listened to their music. I had heard “Oh they were homosexual druggies” and so on. Uhm… wow? I had no idea what to think.. should I continue listening to them? Well…being overpowered by the amazing vocal harmonies and simply delightful guitar sound I carried on and downloaded more songs from iTunes. Soon I had a HUGE collection (consider the gigantic collection of albums they put out) and I was very seldom disappointed with their songs. I began to get to know the band more and learn about their history, which made me like them even more! Soon I was, unfortunately, an avid reader of Brian May’s blog (http://www.brianmay.com). Although Queen aren’t the most wholesome band in the world (ha-ha) I still feel they have improved my life. I was in a box before I heard them. By a box, I mean that I was in a state where anyone outside the box was WRONG and …so on.. well.. Queen was defiantly outside the box and the pulled me out with them. Plus I have tons of new hobbies thanks to them. Brian May got me interested in photography, astronomy, guitar, and maybe even studying to be a music producer. (I know, I know. That’s a long shot, but ..shoot for  the moon you might hit a star, right?) So, anyhow. Thanks for reading. Cheers and God Bless - Meg

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MY  BLOGGG LAYYOUTTT IS DONNNEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love it. How exciting.

Okay.. so..uhm... hmm....what to talk about?? Nothing much happening over here..just same old, same old.

PICTURES!:

these aren't my kitties but they're cute, aren't they!?

lol these aren't mine, either.

okay, enough pictures.

cheers,

meg

 

 

 

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Hm, well, I might as well talk about it.

I met a guy this fall. I know, I know "Oooohhhh". But we're not dating or anything, I don't date, remember? That's exactly what this blog is about. This guy is great though, he's a talented musician, he's a Christian, he's funny, and he's handsome! And every now and again I catch him looking at me. So, what I'm trying to say is that it's getting more and more difficult for me to keep to this "no dating" thing. I thought It was difficult when I was 12/13 years old, ... OH NO. I had NO IDEA how hard it would be to keep to this through highs chool. But my trick these days is to make myself say these words whenever I get a flirtatious feeling inside me: "God chose this way of life for ME. I'm not going to let Him down. He will never gives us any challenges that we cannot conquer.  This is His will and His will, WILL BE DONE.." Or something of the sorts.

And the odd feeling of wanting to smile and wink at the guy goes away.

I also know that God chose a great MAN (not guy/boy) for me and he's out there somewhere  That brings to mind Rebecca St. James great song Wait For Me. I saw her sing this live last October (and I met her too!) she was fantastic.  Actually, I have a picture of her and I together, I should post it some time!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc7bMV3L6AI

Ah, she's my rolemodel.

cheers,

meg

 

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Hello!

Yes, this is about that time of year where I start falling behind in my work.

I get so wrapped up in other stuff (social, extra stuff) I forget about school. But then I remember and I start freaking out because of how badly I want to do well in school. Hopefully I'll be graduating at the age of 17.  I'm praying.

In a way, it would probably be easier for me to go to public school, because there's no way that I could avoid my homework. I'm such a slacker sometimes! You see? I'm writing this blog when I should be getting my rest so I can work tomorrow. 

I honestly cannot sleep tonight. This is disgusting! It's 5:00 in the morning. But,  I do have somewhat of an excuse: I've got a bad case of the flu. Normally I'd be sleeping, I promise.

Well, there's a pointless blog entry for ya'.

cheers,

meg

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Hi...

A couple months ago I joined this "dinner theater" that two of my friends were putting together. I had NO clue what I was getting into. God has blessed it beyond anyone's expectations! But...I'm a little bit disappointed with some things.

First of all there are five boys and five girls in the group. It seems to me (sometimes) like the whole thing is just so some of the girls and guys can flirt with eachother. I'm not looking down on them or anything, but I do believe the focus should be about blessing the community with the gifts God has given us and  honoring Him, hm?

Well, another thing... I know.. I might be totally wrong to think this.. but.. I feel terribly left out. Everyone forgets to tell me things and a couple weeks of ago word got around to me that the other four girls in the group were starting a girl band and they would be performing to promote the dinner theater.. I didn't quite understand why they didn't want me involved.. Hmm. Wow! It's so wrong of me to be mad at them! I shouldn't be! But I hate feeling left out. It's like I've felt left out my whole life, now. I wish someone would include me in something....that has nothing to do with pity, or whatever..

Anyway.. New Years Eve party last night was pretty wild. I danced for about three songs straight, then me and my friend left. It got boring. 

Oh! I'm so guilty! I ate so much last night! I drank about seventeen (somewhere around there) little glasses of Sparkling Juice and a HUGE bowl of chips and dip. Time to work it off! I've got to go jog!

Happy New Years!

meg

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Okay, well, tonight I'm going to a New Years Eve party and having an old friend sleep over. I can't wait to catch up with her! We've totally gone our separate ways but in a way she hasn't changed.

This morning my dad preached in place of our regular pastor. He did quite well! I was proud of him. I think it was a breath of fresh air for the congregation. I'm not saying that our pastor is stale or anything, I just think it's good to hear the Word from other folks. And my dad's just the folk! He's an excellent preacher, he told some pretty humorous stories. I should post one some time.

I've been discovering the blessings of having a more organized spiritual life, thanks to this new book I got for Christmas! It's got space where I can write sermon notes, it's got an address book, prayer list, and so on. It's fantastic, I recommend getting something like it.

Okay and just for fun, here's a silly thing that My Hero, Brian May wrote. I found it on his website and thought it was kind of cute:

Hope this makes you smile......
EVER WONDER ...

 

...why the sun lightens our hair, but darkens our skin?
...why women can't put on mascara with their mouth closed?
...why you don't ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"?

...why "abbreviated" is such a long word?
...why doctors call what they do "practice"?
...why you have to click on "Start" to stop Windows?
...why lemon juice is made with artificial flavor, while dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
...why the man who invests all your money is called a broker?
...why there isn't mouse-flavored cat food?
...who tastes dog food when it has a "new & improved" flavor?
...why Noah didn't swat those two mosquitoes?
...why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?
...why sheep don't shrink when it rains?
...why they are called apartments when they are all stuck together?
...why they call the airport "the terminal" if flying is so safe?

AND... in case you need further proof that the human race is doomed because of stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods.

On a Myer hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. (darn, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair).

On a bag of Chips: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (the shoplifter special?)

On a bar of Palmolive soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap." (and that would be how???....)

On some frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion: Defrost." (but, it's "just" a suggestion).

On Nanna's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom): "Do not turn upside down." (well...duh, a bit late, huh)!

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating." (...and you thought????...)

On packaging for a K-Mart iron: "Do not iron clothes on body." (but wouldn't this save me more time?)

On Boot's Children Cough Medicine:” Do not drive a car or operate machinery after taking this medication." (We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we could just get those 5-year-olds with head-colds off those forklifts.)

On Nytol Sleep Aid: "Warning: May cause drowsiness." (and...I'm taking this because???....)

On most brands of Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only." (as opposed to...what?)

On a Japanese food processor: "Not to be used for the other use." (now, somebody out there, help me on this. I'm a bit curious.)

On Nobby's peanuts: "Warning: contains nuts." (talk about a news flash!)

On an American Airlines packet of nuts: "Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts." (Step 3: maybe, uh...fly Delta?)

I don't blame the company. I blame the parents for this one: On a child's superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."

Thanks to Brian May

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Tee hee.

cheers

meg

P.S. I start my tenth year of piano lessons next week!

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I'm so excited about "blogging"! I didn't think anyone would actually read anything I wrote but, what do you know!? People actually do!!

Alright, well..just because....I'll write this blog about Brian.

Okay well, last January Queen guest starred on the hit show American Idol. From that time of seeing Brian May and Roger Taylor help the contestants that week I was in LOVE! The music inspired me so much! So I Googled Brian May and low and behold he has his own website with a blog!

Last October I wrote two letters and he responded to both! He posted the first one on his website and the second one was private.

Although he is a hard rocking "rockstar" (haha), he's very gentle and content with simple things in life. He enjoys photography and archiving, he has a degree in physics and math and is finishing up his doctorate that he abandoned in the late 60's for music, in astronomy. His thesis was 96% finished! And he dropped it! Well, if he hadn't, he would have become a scientist and millions would never have heard his fabulous tunes!

Some of you may know the infamous We Will Rock You? Yes, he wrote that! But the true reason he's my hero is that through all his time of being a famous musician, he never fell into the temptation to get involved with drugs, alcohol or promiscuity. Amazing!

He's probably one of the most well respected and intelligent classic rock musicians out there.

Of course he doesn't know Jesus Christ, so, I added him to my prayer list in February. I haven't given up yet! I want him to experience God! I know there will come a day when it happens!

And so, I was instantly enthralled and fascinated with this world of classic rock. And that’s where it started! I must say, I am much more open minded than I was before.

Still and all, I enjoy my Newsboys and Ginny Owens!

cheers

meg

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I went to my bestfriend's birthday party last night...that's when I realized how different life is now. The party was a dance kind of thing.. although everyone ended up standing outside of the dance floor..

As I leaned against the old wood wall, I looked around. I was standing next to two old friends I had grown up with. Directly infront of me, across the room, was a group of about 9 kids who go to a Christian school. To my left were 5 public schooled kids. And to my right were two homeschooled boys.

It's so different from when we were in grade school! When we were kids we could play with ANYONE and have loads of fun.

Well my bestfriend and I, we have been best friends since babies. We were homeschooled together, until she started going to this Christian school for 9th grade. I remember going through deep, deep depression at this time. She's changed alot since then...in some good ways and in some ways that..make me a little bit sad.

Has anyone else ever grown up with another homeschooler and then..had them go off to a school...and then you felt totally left behind and forgotten?

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Here are some pictures:

That's me

Okay, well, I suppose I should explain this picture. This is Brian May. He's the ex-guitarist from Queen. I'm a huge classic rock fan. However he happens to be my hero. He's got a good heart, but, like most rockstars (haha) he doesn't know God. I've been praying for him for almost a year now. I must write a whole blog about him. There's so much to say! Anybody else out there a fan???

^ and some of my "photograhy". Haha.

Cheers

Meg

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Hi,

    My name is Meg. I live in a small town in Northern Michigan, I'm 15 years old and have been homeschooled all the while.

     As of right now I'm not quite sure what will make my blog particularly interesting. I've never kept a blog before, so this is a new experience. I suppose I will talk of school and struggling with pressures from public-schooled friends, as that is a big part of my life right now, and might possibly be of some interest if perhaps there is someone else out there who is going through the same thing, h'mm?

     And as if being homeschooled didn't boggle my public-schooled friend's minds enough (ha) I also do not date and never have. It's a personal choice that started with my parent's influence. I've found that it makes high school much less of a hassle. I’ll explain that further into detail later on.

So, I hope everyone had a fab’ Christmas and I look forward to fellowship.

Cheers

meg

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