My life at the funny farm (a.k.a. home), my friends, my school, my walk with God, and anything else that happens to be on my mind at the moment. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:59:00 -0500 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:59:00 -0500 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 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/560639/ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:59:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/560639/ Hey Everyone!!   Just a quick shout out to all the mothers out there!!! Happy mothers day!!!!!!!!!   All you other people reading this, Give your mom a hug!!!! or at least wish her a happy day.   Later, Amanda http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/530343/ Sat, 10 May 2008 22:06:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/530343/ 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 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/528157/ Tue, 6 May 2008 16:20:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/528157/ I was tagged by eyebright!   Tag one,   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  http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/477089/ Fri, 8 Feb 2008 12:08:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/477089/ 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 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/477069/ Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:30:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/477069/ 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  http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/457237/ Mon, 7 Jan 2008 20:34:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/457237/ 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 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/447409/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:36:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/447409/ 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! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/435385/ Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:44:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/435385/ Hello Bloggers.   How have you all been?  well, I have just received the news that my choir will not be going to Europe.  *sniff sniff*  how sad!   instead we will be going to New York City!   now I am not saying that I am not disappointed about Europe, but I am exstatic about new york!  we are gonna get to see everything!  including four Broadway plays... including Phantom of the opera!  Yay!    So did any of you watch the CMA awards?  Yeah I know not every one listens to country music, so a lot of you probably did not watch it.... but I did!     Here are the award winners.   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   I was so excited about Taylor swift getting the horizon award.  here is a link to some of her music.  music search engine | Project Playlist | Music Playlist || Facebook, Tagworld, Stickam, Hi5, Friendster, Infieldparking.com, .   not all the links work.... but if you can listen to teardrops on my guitar, that one is my favorites, along with our song.   ok I have to go   Later all! Amanda http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/424737/ Sat, 10 Nov 2007 21:09:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/424737/ 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! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/420536/ Sat, 3 Nov 2007 18:23:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/poetichugs/420536/