An Aweful Life

So, this past weekend my church, along with like 10 other churches from Fresno/Clovis/Madera went up to Hume Lake for winter camp.  It was seriously one of THE best weekends ever!!  Our speaker was HILARIOUS, the band was pretty much amazing, and it snowed all day Saturday.  Our Broom hockey team was really good, even though we didn't win (shout-out to Aubrie's Army!!) I mean, does YOUR team come up with strategy via chairs?  Yeeah, didn't think so.  This weekend definitely tested my patience, and things didn't go as planned starting BEFORE we left, but whatever, everything happens for a reason, right?  And I honestly wouldn't have wanted this weekend to go any other way...well, actually I would change a few things, but that's all in the past now!!  I also spent over a dollar to stand out in the freezing cold while it was snowing to call/leave semi-angry voicemails for my small group leader (you're welcome).  I learned a lot during chapel, and although it wasn't like OGN-status life changing, I still brought things back with me (just let that marinade for a second.)  It was a weekend full of growing, meeting new people, TONS of snow, and sooooooooooo much fun!!!!!!!!  I can't wait til next year when we WILL take the Kurth Cup Finals!!!!!!!!!

Aubrie's Army!!

The girls<3

Good morning! :D

Love them!

Hume Lake<3

Hey there snow

Bus rides are FUN

Sweet Relief

Finals are over!!!!!!
HUME THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I get to leave school at lunch tomorrow!!
I'm pretty happy right now :D

Surprise.

 

So, on Wednesday night, my co-conspirator Haley and I were up to something yet again.  We planned this whole surprise going away party in like 5 days and it went pretty smoothly if you ask me.  Even though it took us a while to find a room to use, and we had like 20 minutes to set up a room, blow up balloons, frost a cake, and get everyone to sign a massive card.  And, after A LOT of sneaking up and down stairs, we finally got to do some surprising.  None of this could have happened without the help of all the girls in our small group and a few inside sources because ya know, all good surprise parties have those.  And now, it's time for some pictures...

Sitting in the dark for 10 minutes

Amazing decorating

Funfetti<3

Haley loves cake...

Her reaction kinda made my night

Fact: they're going to prom together

Same brain. 

This all equals a super fun and sentimental night.  As for next Wednesday.  Let's just say I'll be a mess.  But then there's March 28th........... :D

Yeea Buddy

Just a little early birthday present...84 more days (or 12 weeks).  I'm pretty much stoked.  My week has been made.  The end. :D

Everything Happens for a Reason

"Don’t be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before we can meet again and meeting again, after moments or a lifetime, is certain for those who are friends."

Finding a way to start this blog was REALLY hard.  There's just soo much bouncing though my head right now.  So, about an hour ago I found out that my small group leader/one of my really good friends is moving in less than a month.  I kind of saw this coming, but nothing can really prepare you for the actual moment.  I would be lying if I said that I was totally fine when I found out; actually, in all honesty I was pretty much a mess, but I can't let any of this get me down.  I KNOW that God has some pretty amazing things planned that are going to come out of this, now if only I knew what they were...

Having moved 3 times in my life, I can understand both sides.  Moving somewhere where you know no one is scary to say the least, but when you let God take control, everything works out.  Yes, this is technically a "goodbye", but with every goodbye comes another reunion, and I can pretty much guarantee that there are some crazy reunions in the future.  

Alyssa, you've made a huge difference in my life and other people's lives as well.  It sucks that Fresno's losing you guys, but Paso Robles is pretty lucky!!  I know some pretty cool things are waiting for you there, but don't forget about all yours girls here!!  You're going to be seriously missed, but it's not like you're gone forever, right?  Love you like crazy, and I can't wait to see what God has planned.  

"There is magic in long-distance friendships. They let you relate to other human beings in a way that goes beyond being physically together and is often more profound."  -Diana Cortes

2011 Flashback

2011 was an AMAZING year.  Yes, it had its highs and lows, but in the end, everything worked out.  And of course, there were many pictures...

Hume Lake 2011

Cayucos with Ali

San Francisco

TPing with Ali and Erica

TPing with Erica and Haley

OGN 2011

Riding in the trunk.  Nuff said

Hours and hours with these two

BROOMBALL

Millerton

Starbucks with them. The end.

Homecoming!!!!

Ali's party

Erica's party

Haley's surprise party

Thanksgiving at church...

4 coolest people ever

New Years Eve at Hume!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't even begin to imagine what 2012 has in store for me...