Rocked.

*My weekend was absolutely rocked by Jesus. He just kept sending reminders that I should be so appreciative of my life. This weekend was a great but tiring one. I got to go to a creepy corn maze in the middle of nowhere (life lesson for this week kids, bring cash when you are going to the middle of nowhere, because if you don't you have to go to the middle of nowhere town and search for a ATM), then Justin came in for his birthday and we did some "shopping".
*This all happened on Friday and for some reason Friday night I just couldn't get to sleep and then I woke up super early on Saturday and did some more "shopping" with Liz and Charlotte, visited Aisha and the rock'n'rolla, all throughout this I'm in communication with people trying to make dinner plans for Justin's birthday and it just wasn't coming together like it should. So long (frustrating) story short I was really tired by Justin's birthday dinner and in a bad mood. Now, I'm not the type of person to put on a brave face and pretend that I'm not in a bad mood (that's silly to me! I'm not going to pretend to be ok when I'm not. I feel that's deceptive) when I'm in one, but since it was Justin's birthday I tried to be friendly (but failed miserably).
*So we are finally heading home on the train when all of a sudden it comes to an abrupt stop (I'm talking brakes burning kind of stop) and they cut the power off. So now we are sitting in a semi-dark train car at one in the morning with no clue as to what was going on. So Q, Monique, and myself just start praying and before I'm even done praying we regain power and make it to our stop safely. Apparently someone was on the tracks that's why they had to cut the power. So that was lesson number one on why I should be appreciative. I mean anything could have been going on during that time we were stopped (and trust me I went through all the scenario's in my mind), but God allowed us to get home safely. Awesome.
*My second lesson just came from an amazing church service about Jonah and how he never stopped focusing on and praising God, even when he was at his lowest in the belly of the fish. It was just a reminder that I should never stop praising God, because He is forever faithful
*And my third and final lesson (well final fr omthis weekend, because God is continually teaching me) came from watching an amazing documentary titled "Very Young Girls". It was about prostitution in then United States and how many people (myself included) view that as an overseas problem, when really it's happening right here. It was a really emotional movie to watch, because that could have been me or one of my sisters or one of my friends if our home situations had been different. But it made me so thankful to God that no one I know has ever had to experience that and I'm going to work to make sure that those girls that are involved with it have a way out.
Well that was my wonderful weekend and I won't apologize for this post being so long because my God is an awesome God and He deserves so much more than this.
love,
ktv

Haunted.

Things this non-working girl did today:
1. Stopped by Water Tower and gazed longingly at things I couldn't afford.
2. Ate at Kung-Fu Panda (according to Justin, but just known as Panda Express to the rest of us folks).
3. Went to a Haunted Corn Maze and acted a complete fool.
Things this non-working girl should have done today:
1. Update my resume.
2. Find a job and/or internship.
love,
ktv

Re-vamped!

Well since Q has not written on here in forever I've officially decided to take over and be sole writer of the blog (Q never was a big writer, so hey we tried!). And I've sort of/kind of now have a journey I want to take my (3) readers along, and that is my adventures in not working/sort of looking for work (trust me it a. is not as boring as it seems and b. sounded better in my head).
Now, I've loved not being in school (correction I've loved not doing homework, but I would kill to be back at school) and not having a job. I love lists so now let me present you with why I've loved not doing any productive work:
1. I've been actually able to get up in the morning and read my Bible! It has made all the difference in my day.
2. I've been able to sleep in!
3. I've been watching obscene amounts of anything on Netflix.
4. Evening chats with my younger sister (she is hilarious!)
5. I've gotten to read books that I want to read and not have to.
6. The weather has been wonderful and I've just gotten to lay outside and roll around in the leaves all day.
But, finally enough disparaging looks from my mother has prompted me to at least look for work (plus she has purposefully moved my bed into a position where when the sun comes up it shines directly on my face so I now have no choice but to get up at the crack of dawn), and this is where you come in and get to read all about my exciting madcaps in looking for said job. I suggest you hold on to your hats kids, it's going to be a roller coaster ride into minimum wage (I promise!)
love,
ktv

Absolutely fantastic!

This is why I love Glee! I can't post the video, but you must follow the link and check out Mercedes and Santana absolutely killing this song! I love it, I love it, I LOVE IT!
love,
ktv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JjrNqo2vzc&feature=related

Birthday photo!

This is what frkncngz had for its photo on my birthday. Love it. Love the people that God put in my life. Happy birthday to me indeed!
love,
the birthday girl!

Things I've learned conclusion.

So my last day of being 21, and here are seven more things that I have learned this past year (and just in life in general):
1. You can watch an entire season of a television series in one day. All you need is determination and water breaks.
2. Naps are one of the most wonderful things ever created. Nap well, nap often.
3. Always try to catch one sunrise a year.
4. Travel before you have kids. I've never personally experienced this, but it looks hard and painful.
5. Always wish on 11:11
6. My 3 sisters are beyond words amazing.
7. My God is an awesome God. Ask me about Him anytime!
I wonder what I'll learn next year!
love,
ktv

Things I've learned continued...

Here is another seven wonderful things I've learned in my 21 years on Earth:
1. As you grow older you regress in age. As I said in my facebook status I've managed to get an oowie and washed some gum that was in my jeans. I'm having flashbacks to 1993.
2. Strawberry milk really should be the only milk people drink.
3. Being who you are naturally attracts people, it doesn't repel them (unless you are a weirdo, but then you attract other weirdo's so it's fine).
4. If you go to bed during the summer and your feet aren't completely filthy, you aren't living life correctly.
5. You should try to make as many people laugh during the day as you can.
6. If you see something you like on another person, compliment them. I mean they put the effort in, they should know other people appreciate it.
7. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. He created your voice and loves how it sounds (even if others around you don't).

Things I've learned.

Seeing as it is my last couple of days being 21, I've decided to share seven things that I've learned this past year. Yes, exciting I know!
1. Franzia is the devil.
2. Never follow trends, set them.
3. You're never too old for Hello Kitty.
4. Find one beautiful thing a day and focus on that.
5. Wear fun nail polish all year round.
6. Classic Disney can brighten even the worst day.
7. Running with scissors is both therapeutic and liberating.
Warning: All these things I've learned may not apply to everyone. Use them with caution.
love,
ktv