• Jul. 13, 2008
A new house, painting, My trip, and a Reality Check!
Hey every one!
If you are reading this I want to thank you for checking back on me... I realise that I haven't written lately but life is almost nonexsistant for me outside of painting my new house and finishing summer school.
Ok, now I will try to catch you up on my life lately. We recently bought a new house (I am not sure if I already told you that but I know you will forgive me if I have) and we have been painting and remodeling it a little bit. Mostly we have been working on my grandparents apartment so that they can move in at the end of July. We have been painting so much, I don't think that I EVER want to paint again. (Ok, maybe not NEVER but not for a really really really long time!) I did paint my room. I painted it a color called Bavarian Creme (Not that I expect any of you to go down to your local Home Depot and find that color to know what it is) The color is a yellowish cream it is really pretty.
I also haven't told you all about my trip to New York! It was a great trip and we got to see some really cool stuff. The coolest things were the Broadway plays We saw Phantom of the Opera, Grease, South Pacific, and the Lion King. The best ones were the Phantom of the opera and South Pacific. (If any of you have seen the movie south pacific and deemed it boring you are WRONG!!! Ok, maybe your not wrong about the movie but the play in Lincoln Center was Amazing!!!!) Singing in Carnegie Hall was the most incredible experience! I got to read a narration for the Nightingale opera! It was so cool! I will post pics as soon as I can!
This last weekend I went on a trip to see my Cousin married. I guess I just don't think about the way that other people live but most of the people at the wedding were drinking and smoking and swearing up a storm! Most of the wedding party was completely drunk by the end of the night. We left as soon as we could without being rude because we were family. It was good to see my family again (I haven't seen some of them in two and a half years) and I love them greatly, but it is nice to be away from it all now. It really was a reality check for me, I am so privileged to live the way I do, My own dad grew up around this kind of behavior I am so blessed that I don't have to.
Well Thank you all for reading, I do not know when I will write again but I will try to write soon.
Hugs!!!
Amanda
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• May. 10, 2008
Mother's day
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• May. 6, 2008
All I can do is my best.
Hey everyone! Well I wish that I had more time for this. My life is so crazy, I can only do my best, and lately my best has not included you people. I am so sorry. I really do want to keep in touch and inform you all of what is going on in my incredibly busy, freakishly crazy, and insanely weird life. but it is all I can do to keep up with things going on at home.
Thank you all for being so patient with me, I know it can be hard.
Let's see if I can update you on what is going on with me.
New York preperations are going great! They gave us all our songs several weeks ago. We will be singing...
Papagea papageo (sp?)
Dome epais
Were going around.
Selected scenes from the nightengale.
there is another one, but I can't remember it right now. They are all peices of childerens operas Our choir is a treble choir so we are in the childerens division instead of the youth.
We have found a house to buy. it is a really cool big house with a place for my grandparents to live too.
School is going good, I just have five weeks to finish before we leave for new york, but I think I can get it done.
The girls in our youth group recently had a weekend conference. Our speaker was tina Marie, I don't know if any of you know who she is but her websight is www.tinamarielive.com she is an amazing speaker and and even cooler person!
just a few weeks till prince caspian comes out!!!! I can't wait!!! unfourtunately I am at a choir festivile the weekend it comes out so I will not be able to see it with my youth group, but I will see it as soon as I can.
Pray for starwisher, she is not feeling well lately, she will see her doctor on thursday.
Thank you all for being so patient with me.
Hugs!!!
Amanda
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• Feb. 8, 2008
tags
You have to tag five people and they must write about a book they are currently reading or have already read. They should also try to post a picture of the cover.
There are so many books I have read or recently read and I can just ramble on and on and on about them so I will just give you the titles instead, in the last week and a half I have read "Another homecoming" "Tomorrow's dream" "Rise of the Wyrm Lord" and now I am reading "Final storm."
Tag 2,
Rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.
My book is "Scorpia, by Anthony Horowitz."
Alex walked over to her, feeling suddenly self-conscious in the suit. Most of the other diners seemed to be casually dresses. He wished now that he hadn't put on the tie.
tag three,
The rules are:
(1) Link to the person that tagged you.
(2) Post the rules on your blog.
(3) Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
(4) Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
(5) Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.
1. I love to sleep.
2. I am turning 16 tomorrow.
3. I share my room
4. I love to read
5. I love musicals.
Any one who wants to do these tags can.
hugs!
Amanda
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• Feb. 8, 2008
What's new with me.
Wow, it just seems that I am way to busy to keep this up, believe me I try though. Let's see, I have been doing school, choir, youth group, and not much else. My youth group is putting together a worship project CD, it will have all songs that my youth pastor has written and they are all sung my a bunck of kids from youthgroup. Choir is really cool right now since we are preparing to go to New York. They finally told us or broadway plays that we are going to see, Phantom of the opera, South Pacific, Grease, and the Loin King. Great set huh? School is going great I am reading Hamlet right now for english, I can't say that I enjoy it but you gotta do what you gotta do. Starwisher and I will be turning 16 tomorrow!!!!!! I can't wait! well I guess that is all!
Hugs!
Amanda
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• Jan. 7, 2008
Hey All!
Wow, I do not know why I can't manage to keep this up! well what is new with all of you? how have you been? Me, well the little case of laryingitis that i told you about in my last entry turned out to escalate into a massive cold! then into a headache that lasted for a week. thank you for all your prayers.
How was everybodies Christmas and New Years? Ours was great! we had family in from missouri for Christmas. And we kind of just hung out with friends on New Years.
How many of you have seen National Treasure: book of secrets. ? I saw it last week and I absolutly loved it! I think in surpasses the first one by many a mile!
on Febuary nineth Starwisher and I will celebrate our 16th Birthday!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!
Ok, well I think that is all I can write about for now! I will try to write more now that I got my laptop fixed.
Later Gaters!
Amanda
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• Dec. 19, 2007
prayer request!
Hey all! I know I havn't been on here in a while but I have been absoultly crazy! which has now unfourtunatly caught up to me. I have Laryingitis! And I have a choir concert tomorrow! this is so not good! Pray that I will be better in time to sing tomorrow night and that Starwisher and LoveBugMags won't catch it either!
Christmas Hugs!
AmandaJoyful
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• Nov. 28, 2007
a tag, 200th comment, and me!
Once again I find myself Lost in the crazyness of this time of year... So I am just gonna post this tag (from Cheeky Monkey) thank you all for being cool! and thank Bluejane for posting my two hundredth comment!
Later all!
Amanda
P.s. any one who wants to do this tag can, just leave me a comment if your gonna do it!
1. What was the highlight of your life? Probably accepting Jesus as My savior, also getting published.
2. Who's truck were you in last? My dad's 2500 Dodge Ram diesel!
3. When is the next time you will kiss someone? Well this questions sounds like I have already kissed someone.... but I havn't! So the first time I will kiss someone will be on my wedding day!
4. What color are you wearing? Brown
5. How long is your hair? half way down my back, longer if I straiten it!
6. Who do you have a crush on? None of your Business!
7. Last thing you ate? Gingerbread Cake
8. Last thing you drank? Root Bear
9. Where did u sleep last night? In my bed!
10. Are you happy right now? Yes
11. What did you say last? I don't know what I said!
12. Where is your phone? I don't have my own phone.....
13. What was the last museum you went to? Idk it has been a long time since I went to a museum probably the science Museum,
14. What color are your eyes? Brown
15. Who came over last? My grandma
16. When was the last time your heart was broken? when I left all my friends behind when I moved...
17. Who/what do you /dislike? I dislike a lot of things (but I like a whole lot more than I dislike!), but I especially dislike people who are shallow and talk about themselves a lot.
18. What are you listening to? the sounds of my Computer.
19.If u could have one thing right now, what would it be? My Best freinds! Alex, Jessie, Samy, Annie,
20. What is your favorite smell? Coffee, fresh baked bread, and my mom's purfume!
21. Who makes you the most happy? Annie, and My family
22. What were you doing at midnight last night? honestly, I was sleeping
23. Are you left handed? Nope
24. Have you ever liked one of your brother/sister's friends? if it counts that me a my twin sis have all the same friends!
25. What is the last Alcoholic beverage you had? I have never drank Alcohol, and I don't plan on it either.
26. When is your b-day? February 9
Who was the last person to text you? I dont have a cell phone... so I don't text
28.When was the last time you jumped in a swimming pool? early last summer
29. Where was the last place you went shopping? TJ max!
30. How do you feel about your hair right now? limp and uncooperative
31. Do you have any expensive jewelry? I have a white-gold ring that I wear all the time. cost about 50 dollars.
32. AIM or MSN? AIM
33. Where does most of your family live? Washington, Ohio, Missouri, Oregon, and Tennessee!
34. Are you an older child or do you have siblings? starwisher and I are The Oldest
35. Name 10 of your fave songs? Teardrops on my Guitar - Taylor Swift, The more Boys I meet - Carrie Underwood, The phantom of the opera - emmy Rosom and Gerard butler, Without love - Hairspray cast, All American Girl - Carrie Underwood, Small town Girl - Kellie Pickler, Measure of a man - Clay Aiken, Let me be your wings - Thumbalina and Prince, Wait for you - elliot Yamin, This is my now - Jordin Sparks
36. What did you think when you got up? Why can't I sleep a little longer?
37. Do you drink beer? Never
38. Facebook or Myspace? Homeschoolblogger!
39. Do you have T-Moblie? Nope
40. What is your fave subject? English
41. What kind of boy/girl do you fall 4? Christian, can sing, not to short hair, taller than me, not obsessed with outward beauty.
42. Do you have any talents? I can sing and play the piano
43. Have you ever been IN a wedding? nope I don't think so.
45. Did you take a nap today? no
46. Ever met someone famous? no
47. Do you want to be famous? no
48.Are u multi-tasking right now? no
49. Do you think you could handle being in the military? I was a military brat for 10 or so years, but I don't know if I could actually stand being IN the military.
50. What is your favorite color? Red
51. Have you ever been to Las Vegas? yep drove right through it lol
52. What are you doing today? school, reading, just hanging out.
53. Have you ever been gambling? I play poker with my family.
54. What's your pets name? As in my animals? Sprite, Duke, cocoa
55. Do you miss anyone right now? more thank you know
56. One book you've read over and over? ella enchanted
57. Do you have a favorite cartoon?No
58. Last thing you cooked? GingerBread
59. Last time you were sick? Sunday
60. Last person you fell 4? is in Liking someone? Once again none of your business!
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• Nov. 10, 2007
2007 Award Winners
Entertainer of the Year
- Kenny Chesney
Female Vocalist of the Year
- Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Brad Paisley
Horizon Award
- Taylor Swift
Vocal Group of the Year
- Rascal Flatts
Vocal Duo of the Year
- Sugarland
Single of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer)
- “Before He Cheats”
Carrie Underwood
Produced by Mark Bright
19 Recordings Limited/Arista Records
Album of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Producer)
- It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
Produced by Tony Brown and George Strait
MCA Nashville
Song of the Year
(Award goes to Songwriter and Primary Publisher)
- "Give It Away"
Bill Anderson / Buddy Cannon / Jamey Johnson
Sony/ATV Tree / EMI Blackwood / Run Slow Music
Musical Event of the Year
(Award to each Artist)
- Tracy Lawrence featuring Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney
“Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
Rocky Comfort Records/CO5
Music Video of the Year
(Award goes to Artist and Director)
- "Online"
Brad Paisley
Directed by Jason Alexander
Musician of the Year
- Jerry Douglas – Dobro
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• Nov. 3, 2007
not really gone.....
Wow! I didn't relise how busy life can get.... I am tired! Thank you all so much for all your prayers for Starwisher... she is doing much better now!
What did you all do for Halloween? our family ususally doen't do much.... but this year my mom and dad were in TN.... and we did a few things with my grandparents. My little brother and sister dressed up... Maggie (12) was tinkerbelle and Samuel (9) was a civil war soldier. Starwisher and I stayed and my grandma's house and watched "the Lake house" Really a good movie.... there are a few profanities and they take the Lord's name in vain a few times as well, but all together a really good movie.
Well I have to go, My Parental figures get back today and they want the house clean!
Later!
Amanda
P.S. the ten things you are thankful for challenge is still going on!
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• Oct. 25, 2007
Praise the Lord!
Hello everyone! thank you so much for all your prayers for starwisher. She is now home with us! Praise the Lord! She is still very tired most of the time and she is on limited activity restriction. but most of all she is glad to be home!
Hug's to all my brothers and sisters in christ!
Amanda
P.S. The 10 things you are thankful for challenge is still on! Here is my list!
My Lord that loves me no matter how awful I am
Good freinds all over the country!
An Awsome choir
A chance to tour to Europe next summer
That my sister is healthy enough to be home
That my Dad's health is doing so much better that the past seven years
a crazy, awsome, youth group
books!
The Piano and music
Coffee!
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• Oct. 24, 2007
Please pray
Hello Bogger Freinds!
-Please pray for starwisher, she was admitted into the hospital yesterday with her bood count at half of what it should have been and Very anemic. They got her a blood transfusion, and she is doing better. We do not know when she will be able to come home. The docters said that it might be later today maybe early tomorrow. Please pray that she will continue to improve and that she can come home to us soon. Also stop my her personal blog http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/kayleasblog and leave her a get well message. I am sure she would love it!
Thank you for your prayers,
Amanda
Note: The 10 things you are most thankful for challenge, will continue until Thanksgiving day! Even those of you who have already done it can participate again if you want.
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• Oct. 17, 2007
be thankful
Be Thankful
By Author Unknown
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.
Ok everyone! What are YOU thankful for?
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• Oct. 13, 2007
Guess what I got!
Hey everyone!! how are you all? Guess what I got today.......... I got my drivers permit! Now I can legally drive! Yay! I only got two wrong out of 25 questions. I am so excited! Ok, I have to go... just wanted to tell you all the great news!
Hugs to my bro's and sis's in Christ!
Amanda
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• Oct. 11, 2007
Here is your AWWWWWW for the day.
Hey eveyone! sorry this is so short but I don't have a lot of time.... I just wanted to share these pics w/ you.
hugs to my bro's and sis's in Christ,
Amanda
Here is your AWWWWW for the day.
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• Oct. 4, 2007
To soon for "Silent Night"?????
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• Sep. 27, 2007
House sale....
Hello all! Well, we made it through nearly eleven months of this crazy house not selling thing. And I am so glad that I can finally say... WE SOLD THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The sale closed just now! It will go on record tomorrow, and it is no longer our house!!!!! yippee!!!!!!! I am soooo extatic!
Well I g2g I have tour choir practice,
Hugs to all my bros and sis in christ!
AManda
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• Sep. 22, 2007
Mountains, a rabbit cage, and a very stressed blogger!
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• Sep. 15, 2007
The nice matters blogger award!
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• Sep. 12, 2007
New School year
Good Afternoon Everyone! How are you all today? Well, I have officially started school for the year. I am not exactly Happy, but I am not mad either, Hey! at least I now have something to do. Here are the classes that I am taking. English 10: Creative Writing, Spanish 2, World History, Christian Living: The power of prayer, Integrated Science 1 (special science for people who do not want to study A whole year of Physics, Biology, and Chemistry) and Drivers Ed. So far the class I like the best is World History.
I also like Drivers Ed, when I started that class my dad let me start driving around mostly empty parking lots! Fun! haha.
Well I have to go, I am gonna go check on dinner, and then I am gonna go finish my movie (the two towers!)
Later Gaters!
Amanda
