I just saw this about 30 seconds ago, but I really wanted to share it… thus a YouTube Thursday!
Tagged! Wednesday, Nov 11 2009
Uncategorized 1:56 pm
A fellow Rebelutionary, Buttercup, just tagged me with this, so I wanted to do it before I forget!
Are you…
a Christian? Yes!
a good listener? Depends who’s talking
a good friend? I try. You’ll have to ask my friends about my success
artistic? Sometimes
funny? ALL the time! (As I am reminded daily by various people)
good conversation starter? Most of the time
crazy? Just a little
random? You have no idea…
communicative? Most of the time
loving? Of course!
clumsy? I have my moments…
happy? Yes!
athletic? Not really
excellent in school? Nope, just certain subjects
an animal lover? Nah
sister? Yup!
brother? *ahem* That would be awkward, considering my last answer!
daughter? Yes
son? No.
caring? I think so. Maybe not so much as some people, though.
technology challenged? Not usually
techno-freak? No.
respectful? Inside or outside? =P Usually both, but sometimes just on the outside.
a movie lover? Yes
book worm? Oh, yeah!!!
attentive? Um… no.
responsible? Yes. (mostly)
honest? What’s honest? LOL I’m kidding… I’m honest most of the time. Even when a polite lie would be better.
fantastic? Nah.
YouTube Tuesday Tuesday, Nov 3 2009
Uncategorized 1:47 pm
Here is a favorite youtube video of mine made from two very similar scenes in Little Women and Anne of Avonlea. Enjoy!
Every Promise Monday, Nov 2 2009
Misc and My Life and Uncategorized 10:44 am
This is a song that I first heard at camp and I have been thinking about it a lot. It was written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. I don’t agree with their music standards, but many of their lyrics are powerful. Here is Every Promise (also known as From the Breaking of the Dawn):
From the breaking of the dawn
to the setting of the sun
I will stand on every promise of Your word
Words of power, strong to save,
that will never pass away;
I will stand of every promise of Your word
For Your covenant is sure
and on this I am secure
I can stand on every promise of Your word
When I stumble and I sin, condemnation pressing in,
I will stand on every promise of Your word
You are faithful to forgive,
that in freedom I might live
So I stand on every promise of Your word
Guilt to innocence restored;
You remember sins no more
So I’ll stand on every promise of Your word
When I’m faced with anguished choice,
I will listen for Your voice
and I’ll stand on every promise of Your Word
Through this dark and troubled land,
You will guide me with Your hand
as I stand on every promise of Your Word.
And You’ve promised to complete every work begun in me.
So I’ll stand on every promise of Your word
Hope that lifts me from despair; Love that casts out every fear
as I stand on every promise of Your word.
Not forsaken, not alone
for the Comforter has come;
And I stand on every promise of Your word.
Grace sufficient, grace for me;
Grace for all who will believe.
We will stand on every promise of Your word.
What did I get done? Monday, Oct 26 2009
Uncategorized 9:08 pm
Nothing. LOL Okay, I got a lot done, but not really all the stuff I WANTED to get done. I’m not quite finished with Hope Rising, but I did get closer. I did clean my bedroom and bathroom, but it didn’t last long. And I did finish my history book. Memorizing? Let’s not go there for now and nobody will get hurt. LOL I’m kidding, of course. It just didn’t go too well.
I have to head to bed, but I think I’ll do an autumny-type post this week. Today was just gorgeous!
Bye for now!
Confusion with derecha Monday, Oct 12 2009
Uncategorized 7:38 pm
This year I’m learning Spanish. It went really well for the first 7 weeks, but now I have hit a tough spot. It’s called “right vs. left” or, “derecha vs. izquierda” (I don’t know if I spelled that right…)
I have always been directionally challenged. Even though I’ve reached the ripe old age of 17, I still use my hands to tell directions. How? Quite simple, actually. I have a mole or birthmark or something of that sort on my right hand. All I have to do is look at one of my palms and I know right from left. My right palm has this little mark on it, and my left palm is blank.
Wait, how does this apply to Spanish? Well, I’m to the part where I’m supposed to learn right from left. The problem is, I can’t even do it in ENGLISH… so Spanish has been a bit of a problem. I’m using Rosetta Stone, and as many of you will probably know, they give you a phrase and show four pictures, leaving you to click on the picture that matches the phrase. Pretty easy stuff, really. I mean, if it says “elephant” I’m not going to click on a picture of a woman. But if it says, “The ball is in the woman’s right hand…” AAAAAAAAAAAACK! Here is the problem:
1. I already have right vs. left problems
2. I’m new at this Spanish thing
3. MY right is the PICTURE’S left!!!
So if you’re in my neighborhood and you hear a scream between 10:30 and 11:15, you may just shrug and say, “Ah, Emily is doing her Spanish.” =D
Pride and Prejudice Saturday, Oct 10 2009
Uncategorized Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Pride and Prejudice Sequels 9:37 am
This is a post which I intend to update several times over the coming months. I am going to dedicate it to one of my favorite books: Pride and Prejudice. In this post I will make a list of all of the sequels I have read and tell whether or not I would recommend them to anyone. I hope that someone will find this list useful!
1. 
Lady Catherine’s Necklace by Joan Aiken
It has been several years since I read this book, but from what I recall it had a rather poor writing style. An even greater objection to it however was the total transformation of several characters. This book was totally untrue to anything that Jane Austen wrote. The plot was a little amusing, but I would not recommend this book except to the VERY bored person. I also cannot recall for sure if there was any language or inappropriate behavior, so perhaps the best thing would be to stay away.
2.Darcy’s Story by Janet Aylmer
This is one of my favorites so far – Pride and Prejudice told from Mr. Darcy’s point of view! In most cases the dialogue comes directly from Jane Austen. Ms. Aylmer didn’t take too many liberties with the characters, either – a fault I have found with many authors of Pride and Prejudice fan fiction. The only thing that bothered me was the author’s word choices on occasion. There was no objectionable language, I just thought that she could have picked better words. Great addition to a bookshelf!
3. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy by Sharon Lathan
I found myself unable to read this book due to inappropriate material. I don’t know if I made it as far as the third chapter. This book is a total failure in my standards and I would never recommend it to anyone. As with many other authors, Ms. Lathan has fallen into the trap of trying to make the Darcy’s most intimate moments an entertaining read. I find this to be an even more disgusting flaw than the changing of a character’s character.
4. Letters from Pemberley by Jane Dawkins
This book was well-done in comparison to many others I have read. Though at times it seemed a bit simplistic and the length of the book was certainly not satisfying, I enjoyed these letters from Elizabeth to Jane. I have not been able to read the sequel, but I admit that I am glad that there is one. The first book was far too short. Though this book does not reach my list of all-time favorites, I wouldn’t have a problem with recommending it to anyone.
Back to the blog… Saturday, Oct 10 2009
Uncategorized 9:09 am
Hey, I’m really sorry for my long absence! It’s amazing how busy one person can be doing… nothing. LOL I’m going to try to get back into this. A promise you’ve heard all too often, I’m sure….
Dawn Treader Pics!!! Saturday, Aug 1 2009
Uncategorized 5:04 pm
Okay… I’m a Narnia fan through and through. So even though I’m a little apprehensive about what is going to be done with Voyage of the Dawn Treader, I’m still very excited about the movie production. Today I’m excited about the Dawn Treader that is being built. I’ve seen several pictures from different sources, but none of them were as clear as these: http://www.cinefools.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1027 I am so excited! If you’re big on Narnia, too, and want to keep up on everything, I would suggest subscribing to NarniaWeb. I love the frequent updates about everyone and everything involved.
P.S. Yes, yes, I’ll post those books reviews and pics someday….
Just so ya’ll know… Thursday, Jul 23 2009
Uncategorized 9:15 am
I’m still planning on doing a post on the fourth. In fact, the post is written. I just need to find out where my pictures were misplaced to. So don’t despair… I hope to be back soon!
