Tweet You may be thinking..the harmless factor, what is the world is that? One of my former teachers, Matt Harmless, was up for a visit today. He moved down to South Carolina in June of this year. It was a bittersweet occasion..on the one hand, it was great to see him and his wife, but on the other, I knew it would be over all too quickly. See, Mr. Harmless was my hero in a sense of the word..I used to love to sit and listen to him tell story after story from his highschool days. He had such a passion about what he was saying. But more then that,…

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Tweet Today is my 18th birthday. I have officially entered adulthood-the stage I shall remain in till I die. Having a birthday so close to Christmas proves great in December and a bit sad in June-which I think would be the ideal month for a birthday. I have learned though that I can make twice as long of a Christmas list-that is until this year. 2004 has proven to have a lot of new beginnings in it. My dad lost his job and found a new one. My mom went to school, got a job, quit, and got another job. My brother started at Harrison. And I started my final…

Tweet I have decided I love bookstores and coffee shops! They are some of my favorite places. Probably because I love to read and I love to drink coffee. They are also great date spots..not that I ever have any dates or have any control over where I go..but if I ever do, I will put my two-sense in! LOL 🙂 all that to say..I love bookstores and coffee shops and am at a loss for what else to say.. Just a thought.. Amanda

Tweet Ever feel like you try so hard and then in one moment all the effort is reduced to a pile of nothing? Ever wondered why you are doing what you are doing? That’s kinda how I’ve felt lately. I have really been working on my spiritual life. Something happened a few weeks ago that showed some things I needed to address. I realized I was not heading the direction I wanted to be. With God’s help I have worked at slowly going about solving them. But then, in one moment-I feel like it was pointless. I know it wasn’t..but it seems like my faults are broadcasted on a big…

Tweet I got the urge to write in my blog. I really didn’t have a specific thought in mind, I just wanted to write. So here I am. Forgive my ramblings. Life has been trying lately. Cheerleading has started which always provides ample opportunities to grow in my walk with God. Sadly, I have failed several tests as of late. But by God’s grace I will succeed. I have also realized how fulfulling life can be. Sometimes I think we get stuck in a bubble of our Christian sphere. Life really is enjoyable! It is worth living and it is worth living to it’s fullest. Yes, sometimes the decisions my…

Tweet I do everything on impulse. That’s the way I am. I cut my hair on impulse. I shop on impulse. I eat on impulse. I color my hair on impulse. I treat relationships with impulse. (You could probably more biblically say I live by my current mood/feelings) Growing up, I think this pattern of impulse was ingrained into me. It seems like I make rash, hasty decisions all the time, and am then left to clean up the mess after the fact. God has shown me how much this “living on impulse” has impacted my spiritual life. My devotions are sporadic, my prayer time sporadic. It’s like most other…

Tweet 7th Grade.. I will never forget that year.. So many memories..so many laughs..and so many tears.. We won everything..anyone remember our breakfast at burger King? And spirit week..beating the 8th grade was so much fun. Snow Heim and the 7th grade dwarfs…:) How about the rotating row? What a creative person Mr. Heim is..and he was the coolest class sponsor.. And Brittany’s outbreak..I love you girl..what a long way we’ve come! Remember those science classes and the flagella~ How about there only being like 15 odd of us..bible all together with Mr. Heim..every class was with Mrs. Smith or Mr. Heim..in two different rooms.. how about locker buddies? putt-putt…

Tweet For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to go into medicine. First I wanted to be a doctor, and then a nurse. So I applied for college and to nursing but..I keep having doubts. I’ve been torn up inside over it for the past few months..Honestly, ever since I found out I was going to have to get my blood drawn.. I’m terrified of needles. Plain and simple-the thought of them makes me shudder. But is it enough to make me re-think a whole career? I really want to say no..I know the answer is no..but it doesn’t help calm my nerves. It’s ridiculous-I wish I…