“Writing is something you do alone. Its a profession for introverts who want to tell you a story but don't want to make eye contact while doing it." - John Green.

“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” - C.S. Lewis

"Don't let your happiness depend on something you may lose."-C.S. Lewis

Once, I was talking to my friend about how thankful I was for my teachers, and how amazing they were. My friend told me that I should tell my teachers that. I, being shy, told her that I would not. She said, "What if they were going to leave tomorrow? What if today was your last day to ever see them? You would be so upset that you didn't tell them how much you appreciated them... You've got to tell people when you appreciate them, 'cause what if you never have another chance?" 

 

So, take my friend's advice. Think of that person that you really appreciate and thank them. Write a letter, record a video, email them, anything to let them know. :)

It is Summer.

The sun has melted every hope that Olaf had.

When we step outside, the breeze scorches our toes.

Even at night, we are in a state of perpetual sweating.

But...

We know how to remember the cooler moments.

We have learned to get up before the sun rises so that we can see that time when the earth is peaceful.

We live.

Happy Summer, everyone.

For nothing true can

be said about God from a

posture of defense.

From Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead

(taken from thrumminginthemixture.tumblr.com)

What if we woke up tomorrow with only what we thanked God for today?

My Summer Reading List

I could not find any teen-specific summer book lists that I really liked, so here's mine.

The Great Gatsby
Lord of the Flies
War and Peace
Pride and Prejudice
Of Mice And Men
Catcher in the Rye
Animal Farm
1984
The Book Thief

And here's the books I've already read this summer:
Dodger by Terry Pratchett
The Fault In Our Stars
Kisses from Katie
Night by Elie Wiesel
and others that weren't my favorites

June Jams

The 15 best songs of June:
Hey Brother-Avicii
Wake Me Up-Avicii
We Believe-Newsboys
Wings-Birdy(Actually, all of Birdy's Fire Within Album)
TFIOS soundtrack
Defying Gravity-Wicked
Rise(album)-Skillet
Outcast-Kerrie Roberts
Let It Go(Dave Aude Club Remix)
Wonderfilled Oreo-Owl City
Rugs from Me to You-Owl City
Gold-Owl City
Lost Get Found (album)-Britt Nicole
Difference Maker-Needtobreathe
A Night To Remember-Shonlock

"My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations," -Augustus Waters, TFIOS

Summer

I honestly do not understand summer. Whoever came up with this idea... >:(

It gives kids opportunities to be bored out of their minds, and kids do "interesting" things when they're bored. It also gives us WAY too much time to think. I know I have spent most of this summer so far reflecting and regretting. 

I think that if we HAVE to have a long break during the year, we should at least get it over the holidays so it's nice outside. Maybe that would make it better. :) Or, the schools should provide us with homework to do over the summer! =D

I just don't understand why everyone gets so excited... for nothing. I am counting down the days until school starts again!!! 

"There are far better things ahead than those we leave behind" - C.S. Lewis

Greetings

This is the official Hello.

Greetings, fellow Earthlings. This is my personal blog where I will be posting thoughts, dreams, reflections, and random fun stuff! If you have any suggestions, they are welcome! :)

I love lists. Therefore, this blog shall have many lists.

Stay awesome!

NA4H