So..I’m not middle-aged..but at the beginning of my senior year I decided I wanted to try something new.. now for those of you who know me, you know that I have done that many times so far in my short life of 18 years. (but someday I will devote a post to that..) So in August, I signed up for tumbling classes. I found a place that offered them for older people..but I was still the oldest person by far. While all the other junior high and freshman girls were talking about their latest boyfriend or new make-up..I was talking about college.. yeah, it was a little weird. But nevertheless I stuck with it. My goal-to do a backhandspring. More for me then for cheerleading. Well..I got it! Finally..I did it by myself. After a bit of coaching from my instructor and him finally convincing me that he wasn’t doing anything..I did one. No, it wasn’t pretty..and neither were the 10 more I attempted after that..but I did it. I accomplished my goal..and I was elated. I haven’t felt that much satisfaction in a long time. 8 months of an hour a week practicing-with one goal in mind. I was on cloud 9! I reached my goal..of course, now I don’t want to stop..I want to make them perfect..but that will come in time. For right now, I’m satisfied that I can do it!

another annotation..

Please allow me to be honest for a moment..

I read an article online about some girl who just got engaged to her highschool sweetheart and it put me in a sentimental mood..well, ok-maybe I was already in one, but still..I have always wanted to marry my highschool sweetheart. I have always been fascinated by stories of people who met in highschool and married later on in life. But alas..highschool is almost over and I don’t have a sweetheart-in fact, I don’t even have any options. I was talking to a friend the other night about the whole boyfriend/girlfriend thing..and I decided that while I don’t need a boyfriend, it doesn’t change the desire to want one. Esp. since my two best friends have boyfriends that I can totally see both of them marrying..Not that I am complaining..I am totally convinced God has the right guy out there and that he is going to be more then I could ever dream of..but there is still that part of me that hasn’t died yet. Still that part of me that refuses to be content in the current place I am. I would like to be like Paul, and say, “I have learned to be content in every circumstance.” But as my senior year dwindles down, I am learning to be content and learning to enjoy the moment-not spend it waiting for the next one. And I am learning to be thankful for the place God has me..It hasn’t always been easy and God has used some tough situations to get me to this place..but every situation God has used to mold me into His son..and someday..I will find my prince charming..and he will sweep my off my feet and ride me off into the sunset..

Just a thought..
Amanda

Pensacola Christian College..I spent the past three days there..and no, there aren’t pink and blue sidewalks-you can walk on whatever sidewalk you want, unless it’s after dark then you have to stay on the lighted ones. And you can talk to boys, but only before 7:) It really wasn’t awful..I mean, girls can’t wear pants ever, they can wear shorts though. And they can go to the beach as long as there are 5 girls going. You can leave campus whenever you want as long as you have at least 3 members of the same sex. No mixed groups unless you have an adult or are over the age of 23. By the way, make sure you use the right elevators/stairs-you know, depending on whether you are a guy or a girl.:) And those are just a few of the weird rules they have there..I like how someone put it..”I am going to college to grow up, not be raised.”
All joking aside, the people down there were some of the nicest people I have ever met. They were always stopping to talk to us and ask how our team was doing, where we were from etc. I stayed up late one night talking to the girls I was staying with and I assure you they are normal people:) Plus, our guys won the championship! Final game was Faith vs. Baptist Academy-how fitting to travel 14 hours to beat a team from Indiana:)

Over and out

ok so I officially hate computers!!!!!!!!!!!! I just wrote this really long post and it’s gone..vanished into thin air..which explains the one right below this entitled Valentine’s Day with nothing under it..

Now I need to get some sleep so you will all be forever in wonder as to what my thoughts were on this day..

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love ya all..

Dang computers..
Amanda

I just figured out how to put pictures up here:)! I love these girls.. 

From a friend..how sweet:) 

Faith Biblical Counseling Training Conference. That’s where I have spent the last two days and will spend the remainder of my week. Sitting for 13 hours a day soaking in God’s word from amazing pastors and teachers. Meeting members of the Body of Christ from around the world. It is awesome! God is doing a lot in my life. When I have more time I will blog a lot about it.

Just a thought..

Amanda