Summer of Blimey Cow

So I just saw this challenge from Blimey Cow.  Take a picture every day in the month of June, just like the Instagram challenge or something.  Anyways, I hope I can do it, because my camera doesn't have a memory card yet.  You can find the challenge here: http://blimeycow.com/photochallenge/

So you may be wondering.  Who or what is Blimey Cow?  I didn't hear about them until about two months ago.  They make videos every Monday, and one video in particular went viral.  That one was the Seven Lies About Homeschoolers, found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJHt-m3VX6o .  Every video I've seen is funny, and then they added bloopers to the more recent videos.  To really get the challenge, I'd suggest watching other newer videos they have made.  The best one I think they did was the top 10 internet cliches, which they did a few weeks ago, which is where a lot of the things on the challenge come from.

Oh, and one more video for you compliments of Blimey Cow!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_9Giu1c9NM

My reading withdrawal

I have begun to realize that writing/thinking of what to write for a blog post is hard.  Some of my friends can do a post without even thinking.  Me, I have to think of what to write about, and then describe my thoughts in a way someone would understand them.  So if I don't post in a while, that is probably the reason why.

For a long while, I have not been able to read any novels.  I have been too busy reading commentaries and required readings for school.  I still have not read any novel since coming home, and I've been home for two weeks from school.  Before I went to college, I read novels very often, and I thought I would be able to while attending college.  When I arrived, it began to dawn on me that I would have no time at all to "free read".  I went through a lot of reading withdrawal, and I missed my novels.  I vowed when I got home that I would start reading again.  I have not yet, as work and other things have kept me from reading.  I do not know what book I will read first, but I have some ideas.  The Lord of the Rings is one of them.  The reason why for those novels is that I have seen all three movies, but have not read the books yet.  If you have any suggestions for good novels, comment and let me know :).

Thank you for reading, and until next time, God Bless.

Weeks after Graduation

It has only been since April 29th that I have graduated my first year of Bible School.  When I got back home, I had to decide on what I was going to do.  Was I going to go to camp, or was I going to find work at home.  I tried to get into one camp in the US, and have not heard anything.  So I started to look for work, looking online, and calling in my temporary services employers.  Apparently the business there is really slow right now. It's been that way for a while too.  So I called in on Friday asking if there was any jobs available for the weekend.  They said there was none.  So I waited and kept looking for work.  About 10 mins before all three close, I get a call from one of them.  An employer had called in last minute looking for someone to help them.  I asked what time it was at, and it was for 6 in the morning.  I took the job, and prepared to get ready.  I went to see some friends that night, and when I was done I went to bed early.  My alarm went off at 5:00, and I hit the snooze button for 10 mins, then got up.  I went to work, and I worked from 6-12 that day, doing dishes.  On Monday I was told I had a job for this morning, and was thankful.  And then I got another call at about the same time as last, about 4:30.  This was for a job loading trailers for last night.  I took it, and worked from 8-12.  I then had to get up at 8:20 today, to go to work for 9:00.  I planned to come home and nap, and rest my body, because I was feeling sore.  I then was told someone needed help moving some things, and I was doing good for the first half.  By the second half, I had to sit down, because I couldn't do it anymore.  But I am grateful for the jobs God has supplied me with.  I hope to get more by the end of the summer.  Again, thank you for reading, and until next time, God bless.

NBBI year at a glance Part 6

As far as I can remember, nothing really big happened after I came back from Chritmas break.  I did all my work, and procrastinated...and failed a course because of that.  I watched Courageous for the first time, and loved it.  I felt convicted, and apologized to my family for the way I had been treating them.  I promised I would try and heal my relationship with them.  When I came home for March break, I planned to start healing my relationships, and try to find work.  I got home, and my plans went down the tubes.  I was mostly on the computer the entire time.  Before I left, I was told by my parents that I had hurt everyone's feelings.  If I had the chance right now, I would go back in time and kick myself.  I still have some bridges to build with certain members of my family.  When I got back to school, I continued to procrastinate on some things, and also worked, and was involved in a lot of school activities.  I also graduated on April 29th, 2012, even though many people thought I would never make it to graduation.  When I walked across the stage, I had family, and people watching online, cheering for me.  I remember the feleing of joy as I walked the stage to receive my diploma.  I had done it, and proved people wrong.  Thank you for reading this post, and I hope to post more, which will probably be small devotions now.  Till next time, God bless.

NBBI year at a glance Part 5

This post has taken a little while to get done because of a few reasons.  On Sunday I graduated from school.  And I have been thinking of what to talk about what happened after break.

When I got back from break, most students were glad to see me again.  I had realized I needed to rely on God, and He would provide for me.  I had asked one of my teachers before break had come if he would mentor me.  When I got back from break, I got a hold of him, and set up a time that we could meet.  We decided that every Tuesday we could, we would go out to Tim's and talk about devotions, and some things I was going through.  One of the pieces of advice he gave me was of how to save money after a payday.  He called it "70, 20,10".  70% goes towards paying off bills.  20% to save up for something big.  And of course, 10% for tithes.  We talked of different prayer requests, and he gave me verses from the Bible to encourage me about them.  We always prayed before we left each other, then we would try to meet up the next Tuesday.  Sometimes we could not meet, either because we were busy, or I was on a sick day.  Every time we met, it would be one of the best things that happened in my week.  He really encouraged me in the time we had together.  I know he is praying for me, and I really appreciate his prayers.  I am praying for him too, and cannot wait to see him again.  Thank you for reading.