[ I'm sooo sorry ]

Hey Everyone!
--Wow...it's been like forever since I last updated. I really really do owe y'all a big update on what's been going on with me. Because I have ALOT to say. I have updates on situations and how my holiday went & stuff. I will definately have a big update for y'all in the next few days.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!

-Christine

[[ Ha ha...Good Times ]]

Ok wow. It's been a little bit since I last updated so I definately owe you all an update about what has been going on with me the past few days.

Well, I did go and take my Nursing licensure exam again. It was so flippin' hard!! I studied my tail off it was so hard. I told Josh the other day...it was so hard that when I got out to my car I just broke down crying. Everyone told me not to let it bother and me and that I passed. Well, I tried to being positive like everyone said...only to get my hopes up. I called the next morning to find out that I am not licensed, which means I did not pass. I was soooo upset. I couldn't believe it. I was going to have to go through this stress again. I'm trying not to let it bother me too much. I will not be going back to Thomas Nelson next semester so all I have to focus on is studying for my 3rd and FINAL time that I am taking this exam. I am just totally ready to start working and making money instead of having to ask my parents all the time...even though I do make some money working for my church.

Anyways, my week was sooo interesting, crazy, and great all at the same time. Dad got in a really bad car accident on Friday night. It was so bad that the whole front end of his car is totalled. It is NOT fixable. They would have to give him a whole new body on the front end...might as well give him a new car...so he's planning on getting a new car. It is by the grace of God that he lived...he said his life flashed before his eyes and it happened so fast. God is was definately watching out for him that day and is with me for much longer.

So, he doesn't have his own car and needed help so I drove him around places and let him use my car the whole weekend. Saturday night we went to church and it was good. I helped with the little kids in the back and it was actually a good night. We didn't have too many bad behaviors and it was somewhat quiet which is very unusual. Not alot of people were @ church. After church, Jeremy invited my Dad, Josh (my crush), and Pastor Freddy all out to dinner...so I ended up going to Olive Garden with Mary (jeremys wife), and Amber...and Mary's kids. It was acutally a pretty good time. Jeremy wanted to check out my dad's new place so I just had to meet them at his place. So I drive up in the driveway and guess who drives in behind me? Josh! Yeah! I didn't know he was coming too so I was a very happy camper. So they hung out our our house until 11:45 which was fun.

Sunday was the most crazy of all but I won't go into too many details. But I pretty spent most of the day with my friend and that night was our Christmas Banquet for church. It was sooo much fun! I have to tell ya. I played a trick on Josh that was priceless to me. I signed him up for the talent show (without him knowing it) to sing "Man, I Feel Like a Woman" by Shania Twain. When he was announced it....he went up on stage and was actually going to sing...but since our MC, Brian knew it was a joke I guess he didn't let him sing which stunk. The rest of the night went well. Josh, Jessica, and I joked around on each other the whole rest of the night. Josh kept teasing me...he offered to "kiss" me but then jerked away. I was upset...and he told me it was fun to tease me (it wasn't a real kiss ya'll...it was a wrapped chocolate kiss he had sitting on his mouth). Oh well, I would of gladly took it from him...it would of been close to a real kiss.

Anyways, it was such a fun night and Josh and I definately got a little bit closer. I acutally really do thing that he likes me but again...does not want to rush into feelings and I totally understand that. As of now, I am willing to wait until he is ready. Because I have 2 people this past weekend tell me that Him and I would make a cute couple. =) So we'll see what happens. I have asked God to give me the patience to see what will happen with us.

By the way, I gave Josh a Jeff Foxworthys, "You might be a redneck If..." 2007 calendar and surprised him by leaving it on his truck to find after the Christmas party. He loved it and he actually have me a HUG for it!! I was surprised cuz he had never hugged me before =) I loved that thought. Anyways, so that's about it for now. I'll let y'all know more as it comes.

God Bless,

Christine

[[ Tomorrow Is the Day ]]

Hey Everyone!

Tomorrow is the DAY!! I'm going o take my Nursing Licensure Exam for the 2nd time tomorrow.I am very, very nervous! As anyone would be. I only have 2 classes today so I'm trying to spend my morning relaxing and doing whatever other stuff that I need to do before I start doing more studying for the rest of the day. I'm not gonna be studying as intensely as other days because it's the day before and I don't want to burn myself out.

I take it at 9:00 am tomorrow. So keep me in your prayers. I should be able to call in and get my results on Friday morning so...I'll keep y'all updated!

Thanks for your support and prayers!

~*Christine*~

[[ One Final Week ]]

Yes, I am very happy to announce that this week is my FINAL week of this semester!!!! I am so darn happy...you have no idea. No more classes...studying...early morning hours...essays...quizzes...tests...none of that until January! I thought this week would never ever come but it is FINALLY here! Thank God!

Next week is exam week but I only have to go in 2 days out of the whole week! Monday for my Algebra & English Composition exam stuff. Then on Wednesday for my Biology 101 exam...and that's it! Cuz my Bio 101 lab exam is this Friday! Yeah!! I am so exstatic! The only thing is...this Thursday is my Nursing Licensure exam which I am VERY nervous about. But, I am believing that I will do better this time and I'll be trusting God more than ever. I have alot of people praying for me and I will have alot of people to call when I get my results...hopefully on Friday. But yes, I will definately let y'all know on here what happens.

Well, I guess that's about all I have to say right now. Really nothing going on right now. We may be selling the puppies and a few of the dogs...which will be kind of a good thing but I won't go into details why right now.

Talk to y'all soon!

Much Love,

Christine

[[ My Feelings & Emotions ]]

Yeah, so I don't know if it is the time of the year or what but...I am going crazy with all kind of emotion here lately and I do not know if that is the way it is supposed to be or not.

Here it is...right near the end of the semester. Next week is our last week of classes for the semester and I only have to come in on the days that I have an exam the following week! Sounds easy like I don't have much left right? WRONG! On top of finishing up my semester I'm trying to spend every spare moment I have to study for Nursing Licensure exam which I am taking for my 2nd time on December 7th (next Thursday). Ugh! I feel so stressed out about all this and I'm only 19! I've been told I am not "supposed to be" stressed. Well, try to do everything I'm doing...then tell me if you'd be stressed or not! I'm really scared/nervous about taking this exam again. I'm trying to keep myself confident and positive and do the best I can. I was talking on the phone with my friend Josh yesterday and he says, "I don't envy you at all. That's a hard test." Well, I know that's for darn certain. Nobody envies what I am doing at this point! Hopefully, after I take my exam...everything will calm down and I will be stress free until the semester begins in January.

I also told myself about my whole recent crush situation that I wouldn't take it hard. Well, I didnt take it hard necessarily. But I was still pretty upset when finding out he didn't like me back...ya know? He said to me, "I know. It sucks when you like someone and they don't like you back." No joke Sherlock! I mean....geeze...what does he think he did to my spirit?? I was out at the store last night, and I thought about the whole situation and I just wanted to let out a big ol' cry. I really think that would of helped me to feel better...but I couldn't, I was in the store. I am trying not to let the whole thing bother me though. We still talk on the phone every now and then...we talk at church and there is never a dull moment. We can always find something to talk about. There are never those awkward silences on the phone like there usually are when I talk to guys on the phone. He's definately different from any guy I've known. There isn't that one thing on their mind. I'm glad that he's willing to get to know me...hopefully...there is hope for us in the future. If not, then I'm willing to stay just friends for life. Cuz that's what I'll have to settle for.

Lately I've felt that every aspect is my life is not where I want to it be right now. I mean, I am very thankful for the life I have...growing up in a Christian home...a family who loves me...a great education...etc. But, I just feel like I need to change alot of things in my life...my life needs some kind of a transformation. I would definately like to improve physically...go on a diet and lose some weight. Not only for the sake of wanting to be attractive to others but to also feel good about myself. I want to look and feel healthier than I do.

Emotionally, I want to try to learn to control my emotions better. I mean my anger...and impatience. Because I can get annoyed very easily...and sometimes I show it way may than I need to. Then...spiritually, I am not with God where I want to be in my relationship with Him. I have not talked and spend time with God as much as I should lately and I want to get into a really good relationship with God like I never have before.

Also I would like to improve the way I take care of things...cleaning my room better...certain aspects of me physically...keep my car cleaned out...and all that. I want to look and feel responsible.

I guess that's enough about me to tell to you all right now. I could go on and on. Talk to you later!

Much Love,

Christine

[[Crush Update]]

Ok...so I have a big update on my crush situation. You see...as you know...it's been on my mind for the longest time...whether he likes me back or not. Well, it got to the point for me that I could not take it any long. So, I did something that most of my friends would never expect me to do. I sent him a long online message telling how I feel about the whole thing. That is something I do NOT do...it takes alot of courage for me to do something like this. Here is what I said...

Ok...so this has been on my mind ALOT lately and I just really want to get it off my chest. My dad told me the other day that he told you that I like you. He said that you didn't say nothing about it. I was kind of upset @ first that he told you but then I got over it. I was just wondering what you think about what he said? and what did he exactly say? I mean I've sorta got the feeling and assumed that you are not interested in me in that way. If you are not, that is totally cool and fine with me. I can not force you to like me...and if you do not...I promise you will not hurt my feelings. I'd really like to stay friends with you because you are such a great guy and have been a great friend to me so far. I just needed to get this off my chest because I just want to stop waiting for trying so hard. If you wanted to wait and see if you started to develop a feeling for me as such then I would I'm not saying that I wouldn't wait. I just am new at this and I don't want to set myself up for heartache so I'd rather know now than try really hard and get hurt later. I actually thought my age was why I felt like you didn't like me but I don't think so anymore. Anyways, I guess I'm done letting out all that I had to say. I can't wait to hear what you have to say. Remember I still like you as a friend no matter what happens you are an awesome guy. -Christine

I thought it was sweet and it felt SOOOOO good to get it all of my chest. I knew I would get a response back soon. Sure enough I did. This is what he said...

well ms christine i have had a feeling for awhile that you like me..it duznt bother me.. matter of fact i think you are a pretty neat lady, i admire your strength in christ and relationship with your dad..its awesome.. id like to get to know you better...you are right about my feelings, cant say i dont like you, i guess just not ""like that"" at this ppoint ...really havent known you long enough i guess... i have been burnt in the past by rushing into feelings, especially with someone who hasnt had much experience..honestly im not very good at the whole dating thing either..the fact that you mentioned it shows your maturity and self confidence.. i definately think we need to keep talking and hang out because i enjoy hanging with you.. does this make any sense??

I was kind of upset at first but I was kind of relieved at the same time. Because I totally knew exactly what he meant and he was absolutely right. We should definately get to know each other better and who knows...there could be home for us in the future. We talked for about another hour after that and we had some really good conversation. He is not going to let me let this whole situation affect how we interact with each other now. I told him...NO no no...it definately wouldn't. Because I want to stay friends because he is a really great guy...one of the best I have ever known. So, yes I am someone hurt...but very very happy and relieved at the same time. I am so glad that we are going to get to know one another alot more and we'll just have to see where life take us.

He's such a jokster and I love it. Sometimes guys can be better friends than girls sometimes so that's why I am really excited to see where life is going to take us in our friendship. I think we are going to have alot of fun. Who knows? Maybe he'll become my best guy friend. Because the one I had...I do not see anymore and we sorta drifted apart so...we'll see.

Much Love,

Christine

[ Facts of Me ]

Ok, so I have been tagged by a good friend and what I have to do is list 10 interesting facts about me...things that have happened to me...or whatever...things people may not know or surprise to know about you. I know this is similar to one you may have done before but it's still fun to see what is something new that you can come up with.

[1]-- I like some gross things that most girls don't. Like, blood does not bother me...watching hunters skin a deer...dissecting a cat in highschool...things of that nature. Some of it I find fascinating or just cool to watch.

[2]-- I once took ballet lessons for only 1 day and never went back.

[3]-- I have always been a tiny bit afraid of the dark. It is not as much so now...but there is still a tiny phobia there. I prefer falling asleep with my TV on. Sometimes I freak out if I wake up and the lights are off because the electricity went out or something.

[4]-- I can be OCD about some things. But, if you looked at how messy my bedroom usually is...you would not believe me. Like...for example...if I am eating something like M&Ms...I have to be putting and even amount of them in my mouth or I can't take it. It's wierd.

[5]-- Even though I do not like odd numbers...one of my favorite numbers is 13. I am not superstitious about Friday the 13th or anything. I just like the number.

[6]-- One of my biggest fears is never finding that special someone. Seriously, I do NOT want to be single the rest of my life.

[7]-- Even though I have small VW Beetle...it can still take my the longest time to wash and clean out my car.

[8]-- I have a total of 14 pets. 1 cat named Sammy, 1 pug named Roscoe, and 12 hungting dogs all named... Hoss, Boss, General, Momma, Red-Head, Buck, Beaver, Baby, First Sarge, Jenny Lee, Superman, and Fat Girl.

[9]-- I *HEART* New York City! I can't wait to go there again. I first went there on my Senior Trip in early 2005. I went to the top of the Empire State Building...saw the Statue of Liberty...sited Regis Philbin...and much more!!

[10]-- I have never been skydiving but I think I would like to try it sometime. I've also never broken a bone in my body either so...ha ha we'll see.

Ok so there ya go...maybe u learned something new today. I tagged some of y'all and you know who you are so...get to it!!

Much Love,

Christine

{ My Holiday Weekend }

My Thanksgiving Holiday went pretty well. We left at about 9:00 on Wednesday and ran some errands and ate breakfast at Chick-fil-a. We left there about 10:00 and we were on our way to Ashburn. I know I said we were going to go shopping at Potomac Mills but we never made it there. :-( Mom wanted to go but we just went on straight to my stepdad's aunts house. It took about 4 1/2 hours to get there. Which isn't bad. Because we did hit any back traffic until we reached Washington D.C.

We had a good Thanksgiving. It was good to have all the family there and I got a little bit closer to my aunt while I was there. We drank way TOO MUCH Dr. Pepper...ha ha. I also learned how to play pool which I found to be alot of fun. I'm not that good yet but I bet with practice I can improve. The ride home on Thursday was kind of miserable because we were so darn tired and I wasn't feeling so good. My little brother also hadn't felt good pretty much the whole week so his Thanksgiving really wasn't that good for him.

Friday I went over to help my dad with moving to his new place. Guess who was there to help? Josh! Yes, I did know he was going to be there so it was not a suprise. Ha ha...we had a lot of fun. He kept picking on me along with my dad...so...we did have alot of fun talking. After he left I was kind of bummed because we had all had so much fun that morning but oh well. So the rest of the day...dad and I went shopping. I got a new hairdryer that I desperately needed...and looked around at other places. Dad got him some new clothes.

Saturday was pretty good to. I got to sleep in a bit and then dad and I did some cleaning up before going out and doing some more shopping. But we didn't buy anything. We were just looking for stuff that he needs for his house in the near future. I am really liking his new place. It's nice and a good size for him. We went to the movies and saw Denzel Washington's new movie, DeJavu...it was really good. Go see it! Anyways, we went to church and the sermon and praise & worship was REALLY good. I really enjoyed it. The one down thing about it was...my crush was not there. He wasn't able to make it. But oh well. I got over it I guess.

Today we went to church and afterwards had my moms side of the family over to celebrate a belated turkey day together. We drew our names for Christmas...this was my 1st year in the drawing along with my other 2 cousins that are my age. I got my cousin Jay who is a couple months younger than me and he wants a Target gift card so that's easy enough.

Guess what I found out?! My crush now knows that I like him!! Guess who told him? My dad! Oh well I guess I kind of see it as a good thing. Because now if he likes me back or whatever...he'll take that information and put it to good use. So, we'll see. I'll keep you posted. Gotta go back to school tomorrow...ugh! What a short break that was. Good thing the semester is almost over. I'll stop here.

God Bless,

Christine

Happy Holiday!

Ok...we are leaving tomorrow to go to D.C. for Thanksgiving. My stepdad has family in that area. So we are leaving tomorrow so we can up to Potomac Mills and do some shopping. We are also going to meet up with my brothers godparents while we are there. Then Thursday going over to family's house for some good ol' Thanksgiving food and fun. We are coming back on Thursday and my dad is moving on Friday. So I have a busy rest of the week ahead of me. If I don't talk to any of y'all before I leave tomorrow...have a Happy Thanksgiving!

God Bless,

Christine


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A Happy Birthday??

Ok...so I must say that I had a pretty interesting weekend let me tell ya about it...

Friday- All I really did was went to school for all of my classes and I also talked to my crush on the phone! =) Ha ha. Yeah it was really nice.

Saturday- I got up and I didn't really do too much of anything. I began the long tiresome task of cleaning my room. I didn't get as much done as I would have liked to but...I did get some clothes picked up off the floor which are actually still on my bed right now. I again talked to my crush on the phone =) and it was somewhat longer than the day before. I had told him about how I told my dad we were going to suprise him with a birthday lunch and how he ruined it and Dad was so upset that he ruined our plans but we told him it was fine. My crush got a good laught out of it. We talked about several things and the conversation was really nice. Anyways, Saturday night my aunt, and some other people went to see my uncle who is in Youth Challenge right now. Seeing him was so great. God has really got a hold of his life and is definately changing him around for the good. It was so emtional when we had to leave him.

Sunday- It was Dad's birthday!! I went to church @ FLC all by my lonesome self because dad decideds to work on his BIRTHDAY!! Can you believe that? But I understand why. He's trying to get some extra money because he is getting ready to move soon. Anyways, so I went to church @ FLC and "He" invited me to sit with him. Which was nice. I was going to go to lunch with him and his family afterwards but that didn't happen because of a whole bunch of other events going on at the same time. So I had more time I had to kill before I had to go meet my dad at 5:00. I was really bummed when I left church because we weren't able to go to lunch or anything...but when I arrived at my great grandmothers house and I had a text message on my cell phone from "him" it said....Hey sorry bout lunch, we'll have to get together sumtime. Have a grrreat afternoon!" When I got it and read it...it really made my day. Anyways I hung out at my great grandmothers house...ate lunch and talked pretty much that whole day.

I met my dad @ his apartment at 5:00 and we went to Smoky Bones for dinner with just my grandparents, aunt & uncles because my other uncles have jobs that have them in other places right now. The meal was good...but dad's wasn't. On top of that he wasn't feeling good...poor dude. :( What a way to spend your birthday. But I believe they gave my dad his meal for free since there as a problem with it.

Anyways, so that was my weekend. About the whole crush thing...I'm trying not to be obsessive or hope for too much because he is about 9 years old than me...and I know my dad would approve, it's my mom I have to worry about. So, we'll see. If it isn't mean to be then it isn't meant to be. I would definately be glad to be friends with him if it doesn't go any further than that. Oh yeah...so now my dad knows that I like him. Oh well...whatever.

See ya!

Christine

Baby Puppies

So, I just got off the phone with my crush. It was nice. We had some really good conversation. I had planned on calling him today because him and I were suprising my dad with this thing for his birthday and my dad sorta ruined it so those plans are shot...we have have to move what we were doing to next week (after his b-day), we haven't decided yet. When I first called he missed the call...but about 5 minutes later he called me back. =) We had a nice talk and it was good to hear his voice since I don't hear it but usually every other week. So, it's all good. But then, he had to go. I could of probably talked all day. Ha ha...and I don't usually like talking on the phone.

So anyways...our puppies have their eyes open and are walking around and everything now. So I have some long awaited pictures that I know Lorrie is dying to see. We have decided to name them...Fat Girl, Jenny Leigh, & First Sarge (don't ask). They are simply adorable.

These pics are from they were first born and now. I'm sure you'll be able to tell the difference.

Congrats Emmitt!

Did y'all watch the Dancing with the Stars finale last night? Emmitt Smith won! I knew that was going to happen but that is NOT who I wanted to win. =( I was very sad. I wanted that hottie, Mario Lopez to win. But I know Emmitt probably has a much bigger fan base and both Mario and Emmitt have a natural talent for dance. So, I am still happy for Emmitt but I will forever for a Mario Lopez dancer fan.

Besides the fact that Mario is hott, I did not want Emmitt to win solely on the fact that I do not like Cheryl. Every since she won with Drew last year her head is so big and she's cocky. At least this is true in my opinion. I have had others tell me the same thing. But I do like Emmitt don't get me wrong. It was just his partner I didn't like, she can flat out dance though.

-Christine

I don't know if y'all watched the show on Tuesday night when they did the freestyle dance but I personally thought Mario did an AWESOME job and I have posted a video of it so you can enjoy it.



Again Congrats to Emmitt for the win and Mario for making it to the finals!

Hump Day

ok ok...get your minds out of the gutter. Hump Day is not a bad day. When someone tells you Happy Hump Day...they mean Happy Wednesday. What they are trying to say is...Wednesday is the very center of the week, like getting over the hump in the road, its all downhill from here...I got that from my crush actually. lol anyways...

My week has been pretty good so far. I mean, I haven't had TOO much school work. I've been more busy at home than anywhere else. Some of my little cousins are living us for a bit because my aunt is going through something and only have them temporarily. Alot of changes are going on in that families life. The kids are going to start school for the first time this week instead of being homeschool. It will be so much better on their mom and give her less stress during the day. This is on my stepads side of the family.

Um...oh. I got some stuff in the mail from the Virginia Deparment of Health Professions. I have had my Nursing Licensure Exam reschedules for December 7th so...that is my main focus over thanksgiving break. Which, I cannot wait for. I mean it may not be much of a break because I am going to concentrate on studying the whole week but...it will be great to not to have to go to school everyday. you know what I mean?

Anyways, so "my crush" and I were going to surprise my dad with a birthday dinner on saturday night after church with some of his friends and stuff. Well, I had to totally change my plans. Because my aunt is needing me to go with her to visit my uncle at a place he is staying at (long story). This visit & uncle is very important to me. So that is why I passed up an opportunity to spend time with my crush and daddy to go do this. But, I got in contact with "my crush" and we think we are just going to move the lunch to the next day which is my dads actual birthday. It won't be as big as I wanted to be. But it's all good. I'm excited and looking forward to spending time with them.

I guess that is pretty much it for me now. I hope you are all having a good week. Happy Hump Day (wednesday)!!

~ Christine


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Seeing Him

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My weekend went pretty well I must say but...it went by WAY TOO FAST!! Of course, that's how it always is. It's like each day goes by in the blink of an eye you and do not have time to do what you want.

Friday after school I went to my dads house to spend time with him. We went and washed clothes at the laundry mat and then went to Wal*Mart to do some grocery shopping. Afterwards we went to Chic-fil-a and out inside. Because we did not want to rush things. We just wanted to slow down, sit, and spend time eating together. When we got home we watched a movie, 13 Going on 30. Ha ha yeah. After that was over Dad had to get to bed cuz he had to work the next day so I decided to go to sleep too.

Saturday morning I woke to an empty apartment since dad was at work. I decided to eat an early lunch and soon afer I took a shower. Since there wasn't much else to do I decided to watch a movie, Guess Who with Ashton Kutcher and Bernie Mac. Ha ha that's a good one. Not too long after I had finish, dad came home from work and ate lunch himself and we decided to watch another movie, Tears of the Sun. That one is really good. Has some choice words in it and a little violent but...very good I must say. I had seen it before so...I actually fell asleep several times through out and finally woke and watch like the last 30 minutes or so of it. By time the movie was over it was time for me to get to church cuz I had to help with the little kiddos in the back.

So, I went to church and helped out with the little kids. Since most women were on retreat we had small classes so we combined 2 of the classes and it worked out fine. The kids didn't stress me out as bad as they usually do. Ha ha...so that's a very good thing. And...guess who I saw? You got it...my crush! *sigh* He saw me in with the kids before church and he came over to the window and talked to me for a second and then left.

I wanted to talk to him after church and I didn't see him anywhere so it kind of upset me. I went and found my dad at the church office and talked to him when we walked over to a guy named, Danas jeep and we talked to him. He was telling us about how he was going to sell it and all this other stuff. Guess who walks out from behind the jeep? Some dude and my crush!! yeah!! I was so happy. Because I thought I wasn't going to be able to see him before I left to go home but, I did. My dad talked with him for a few minutes with me standing there but he needed to go give something to the pastor so he's like, "Here Christine. Talk to him a few minutes. I'll be right back." so there we were...him and I left standing there...talking. It was great. We had some great conversation. He is such a sweet guy and so flippin' nice!! *sighs* Anyways, so eventually I went home back over to Carrol town...lol (nah thats not what its called).

I talked to "him" that night on the internet and we had good conversation then too. He is always asking me if he makes me nervous. I was like No...but when I am first getting to know a person I will act a little nervous at first but will open up eventually. But...actually...heck yes he makes me nervous!! I mean good greif I have a crush on him for heavens sakes!! Yeah...so...but...he and I are actually taking my dad out to eat for a suprise birthday dinner this coming up saturday...so I'm very excited about that. We have both dropped the hints to each other that we want to get to know each other more. So, if it is meant to be maybe it will develop into something more.

Ok, I'll stop now boring you with my crush stories. I just can't help it. Well, talk to you soon. Leave me comments!

-Christine

Time for a New Post

Ok ok...so Lorrie tells me that it is time for a new post. She is absolutely right.

There really isn't too much to say. School has been pretty much keeping me busy this week. Which really isn't a big surprise to me but...the semester is over next month!! Thanks God! You know what else is coming up? My 2nd chance (hopefully my final) at taking my nursing licensure exam. Right now my focus needs to be church, school, and studying for that because I really need to pass it this time. Because if I do not pass it this time my parents will not put my back in Thomas Nelson for RN school stuff until I do. Which I understand why they are doing that. Because they are putting alot of money into this...and its a waste if I don't buckle down and focus which is what I am trying to do now with my time. Hopefully I will get some study time in over the weekend.

I know that you may want an update on the guy situation that I metioned last post. Well...we do talk over the internet a few times a week. We are trying to get to know each other as much as possible. As least...thats what I am doing. Does he like me back? I have no flippin' clue. I really really hope he does. He's been a really nice guy to me so far...and I don't want to get so friendish with him that in the end he only sees me like a "little sister" to him or something. Because I definately don't want him to see me that way just cuz I am about 8 years younger than him. So...we'll see. I'll be seeing him @ church tomorrow night though! yeah I'll be able to talk to him in person which I haven't done for almost 2 weeks so I'm excited.

Yes Lorrie, I will point him out to you tomorrow night if you are there.

Much Love,

Christine


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Almost Christmas?

It is so darn hard to believe that it is already November and that Christmas is a little over a month away!! I really think Christmas has snuck up on alot of people this year. I haven't bought the 1st Christmas present yet! Usually my mom is already half way through her shopping by now...but...as far as I know she's not.

The month of October and the rest of the year is going to be very busy for me I'm sure. With this semester ending in the middle of December...my 2nd chance at the nursing examination coming up...and all my other responsibilities...it's simply madness! I know I'm not supposed to let myself get so busy...but that's what I get for committing to soo many things. I am just going to have to pray and ask God to help me through all this and give me the strength to handle all the responsibilities that I have on me. Because without Him I wouldn't be able to stand up on my own two feet right now.

Oh...and no developments with that guy I talked about last entry. I only get to see him like every other week so...we'll see.

Much Love,

Christine


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Such a feeling...

Wow! I am so sorry I haven't updated for a few days. Life has been crazy busy and I havne't had much time to update my blog. But I'm here...and...Lorrie I am soooo sorry but I cannot put up the puppy picutres today either. But I PROMISE I will get them up as soon as I can.

Ok...so there is this guy that goes to the same church I do. He's so nice, sweet, and a gentleman. He's about 9 years older than me. He has shown a little bit of interest in me lately I must say. Just certain things he says to me and the way he looks at me...almost seems like he's flirting. Which...heck...I don't mind at all. I mean...I'm sure he's noticed that I've shown a little bit of interest in him myself. I feel like I am starting to crush on him a bit but...I am not completely sure yet if I like him in that sort of way or not. Of course, I'm wanting to get to know him as a friend first and then hopefully, something will evolve from there if we both desire. But I will leave it all in God's hands...we'll see what becomes of it.

Lorrie, I know after reading this that you will want to know who it is...so e-mail me if you want ok? I'll be glad to tell you if you swear to tell no one else! That's it for now!

God Bless,

Christine

I've Been Tagged!!

Ok...so...I have been tagged by Lorrie!
I've been told to list 5 weird things about myself or my pets. Then, I have to Tag 5 friends and list them. Then, those people need to write on their blogs about 5 weird things, and state the rules, and tag 5 more people.
Ok, here goes:
1. I have been the Best Man in a wedding. Ok ok...so I was called the Best Wo"man". But seriously...I was. No I did not wear a tux, lol I wore a black dress with a wrap that matched the colors of the bridesmaids dresses.
2. I cannot go to bed without checking off that days date off of my calendar. If I forget and remember later on while I am in bed...I will try to fight it off but it will drive me so crazy that I get up and mark it off.
3. I only took one day of ballet classes when I was younger and then I quit. I'm serious! I went in there and saw some stuff that there were doing and I thought it was hard. So I never went back. I don't think I would of been cut out for it anyways.
4. I like gross things that most girls don't. Like blood, and stuff like that. I will watch my stepad skin and gut his deer after hunting or anything like that. Medical shows that show things like that fascinate me. I know this will gross for most of you but I gutted a squirrel once with my bare hands! ha ha I don't hunt either which is wierd. Another wierd thing about it though is that I do not like violent or gory movies. Those seem different to me.

5. When I am eating candy or something and I grab a few pieces...it has to be a even amount. Not 5 or 3 peices...it has to be 2, 4, 6, or 8 pieces! I got something like that from my friend Amanda. The only odd number I like is 13. No I am NOT superstitious about Friday the 13th.

Now...everyone who reads this...consider yourself...TAGGED!!

Now since Lorries is dying to see my puppy pictures...I PROMISE I will post them next time I update.

Much Love,

Christine

Time Flies By

Wow...i cannot believe that it is almost the end of October it's crazy!! My parents are in charge of this years Harvest Festival at church...and it's next tuesday!!!! Ahhh!! We have still some more things to get done in these next couple of days. I know that everything will turn alright. If my parents hadn't volunteered to be in charge I don't think we would of had one this year! Great job parents!! I love them so much!! We really donations for a cake walk is a big thing.

Anyways...so...an update on my mom. She is doing fine. Still recovering a little bit from her surgery. She is still sore...like when she sneezes it hurts her and she is not allowed to lift anything. But other than that she's progressing well. She will be able to go back to driving next week which I'm sure she can't wait for. Our family has been so good about letting her rest...because she really needs it. We don't let her do any chores...my stepdad takes my brother to school...my grandma helps with the cooking....and I help with whatever needs to be done. So y'all just continue to keep her in your prayers because she needs her strength for the Harvest Festival next tuesday.

Other than school that's pretty much all that is going on. We have 3 new baby puppies...2 girls and 1 boy and they are all just adorable!!

Leave me comments!

God Bless,

Christine

New Baby Puppies

Guess what?! One of our hunting dogs had her puppies this morning!! They are soooo adorable!! I only had 1 early morning class yesterday...so when I got home she had 3 puppies and we thought she was done. Which we thought was weird. So...we went inside for a while and when my stepdad came back out to check on her a while later...she had, had 2 more!! Except...one of them was still born. It was so sad. I cried my eyes out. Seriously...I did. I felt so sorry for it and I prayed for it even. I know that probably sounds pathetic. So we buried it in the ground at the edge of the woods we have behind our house.

A while later I was sitting there taking pictures of the puppies and watching them drink from their mother when I asked my stepdad, "How many is she supposed to have again?" He said, "She should have four." I asked him if he was sure...and he said yes. I told him, "Well, now there are five." I had then realized that I had sat their and watch that puppy be born. It was very interesting. How the mother dog cuts the umbilical cord with its teeth. It's amazing. I mean...I knew they cut it somehow but I just never really thought about it. So we have 5 brand new baby puppies. They are sooo small and adorable. I can't wait until they can open their eyes completely. I don't think we are going to be giving away any of these because they are pure bred.

In case I did not mention...we also have another one of our hunting dogs who is pregnant and her sac broke yesterday morning also...right around the time that the other dog starting having her puppies. She was actually already pregnant when we got her. But all day long yesterday she hadn't had any of ther puppies yet. Still this morning she hasn't had any so...hopefully when I'll go home today she will have had some. Because I know it's gotta be tourterous for her to be sitting there ready for them but they aren't coming. I know that some of hers we will be giving away because they will not be pure bred. But I told my stepdad that I claim one of them as my own. :-)

Well, I would post pictures because I'm in my school computer lab so I am not able to do that right now. So i will post the pictures of the puppies and proud mother as soon as I can.

Talk to ya later!

God Bless,

Christine

Mom is Doing Fine

I forgot to tell y'all that my mom had surgery yesterday morning. She had a hysterectomy. Do not be alarmed...she is doing just fine. The doctor said the surgery was successful and she is coming home today. Actually she should be home anytime now. I talked to my stepdad earlier and he said the docotor said she could come home after lunch time. So, y'all just keep her in your prayers as she recovers. I think she definately going to sleeeping alot. She was last night when I went to see her at the hospital because of all the medicine she's on. She we want to pray that she recovers quickly and as smoothly as possible with no complications.

My poor dog, Roscoe is moping around here because my mom is not here. Poor lil' fella. It's gonna be a real trip when my mom gets home. He's gonna want to jump all over her but...he can't. So, we'll see how that turns out.
I got my essay grade back from school yesterday about my view on pre-marital sex. I got a B-. I mean it's ok...but I'm kind of upset, because I've gotten all A+'s on my essays so far. What upsets me the most was that I made a bunch of dumb gramatical errors. The paper itself was fine. She wrote a comment that I had some good points and they were all backed up by facts. Oh well, I will DEFINATELY learn from my gramatical mistakes this time and not do it again in my next essay.

Well, I still do not have my cellphone. I had to have it sent it to be fixed because it was being sooo stupid. I haven't had it for almost 3 weeks I think. Hopefully, it will be fixed and I'll have no more problems. But, if I end up having to get a whole new one...I'm not getting the same model...I'm gonna get a new one because there is a certain ringtone of Taylor Hicks singing that I want and I can't get it on the phone that I have now so...we'll see.

I guess that's about it!

Much Love,

Christine

In honor of my Taylor Hicks ringtone that I so desire I have decided to post a picture I took before the concert. Awaiting my turn for him to autograph my CD!


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Crazy Kids and Loving God

Last night I went to church with my dad. It was my week to help with the little kids in the back. I believe I was with the 3 and 4 year olds if I'm no mistaken. I may have had some 5 year olds too. I can't remember. But it was...CRAZY!! Ahhh!! I know these kids are usually active but never this wide open!! I was soo excited by the end of the night. They were talking so much during the story that I couldn't get even 1 sentence out during the story time. They were pushing each other and...some hitting and running around. Wow...I was sooo exhasusted...I was actually ready to pull my hair out. Don't get me wrong. They are adorable. But last night was pretty much a nightmare. Ha ha.

Anyways, I went to church today with my family which was really good today. I sang with the worship team and worship time was really awesome today. I really felt God's presence like never before. The sermon was good but I didn't get to hear all of it because of something...but that is resolved so I'm not really going there in this blog. After church mom, stepdad, and I went to lunch together while my brother and grandma went to my cousin's birthday party.

Well, I'll end this blog with a picture I saw here locally after Tropical Storm Ernesto I thought was funny! Also...thanks to Lorrie for the help with my blog banner!!

Much Love,

Christine

I *heart* Fridays!!

I am so very glad that today is Friday. The last day of school for the weekend! Thanks goodness!! I already took my Bio 101 test and I think it went alot better than I thought it would. Now I'm taking up my time here in our Academic Computer Lab before I have Bio lab class later. Which I think is going to be interesting today because we are going to be experimenting with photosynthesis.

Last night the Ladies of our church did a surprise dinner at a restaurant for our Pastor for Pastor Appreciation and his wife for her 80th birthday. It was alot of fun. It was great to get together with friends and talk about memories and just to have fellowship and celebrate having such a wonderful pastor and his wife, who I know will be blessed for MANY more years to come. Her life is definately in God's hands.

Also, I found out last night that, a lady at our church who is having twins said she talked to her midwife and doctor and they said it would be ok for me to be at the delivery. I am so excited. I think I was only joking at first when I told her and her husband I wanted to be there...but I guess they took it seriously. Which, I'm kind of glad they did. I loved the Labor & Delivery rotation when we did it in nursing school. So, I'm pretty happy that is allowing me to be there for the delivery of her twins. I'm only going if it's not a middle of the nighter. Hopefully, it will be at a time when I'm not at school. Because I haven't seen twins born yet so I'm excited and hoping I will be there to witness the beautiful birth of twin boys.

Well, I guess that's about all for now. I'll stop here and talk to y'all later! Leave me comments ok?!

Much Love,

Christine

A survey

ok...so I am at school and there really isn't much to do so I decided to do this survey and post it cuz I'm bored...enjoy!!

-Christine

The Good , the bad and the ugly - A survey of your life by el_tino
* So basically.. *
Name?:	Christine
Age?:	somewhere between 18-22
Sex?:	Female
Birth Date?:	June 25th
Hair Color?:	Brown
Eye Color?:	Brown
Height?:	5ft 4in
Weight?:	Um...not gonna tell you!
Body Type?:	Few extra pounds...
Piercings?:	My ears
Tattoos?:	Nope...not right now
What are you wearing right now?:	A t-shirt, jeans, jacket, socks, and shoes
What is your hairstyle at the moment?:	Up in a clip
* Favorites *
Soda?:	Dr. Pepper
Food?:	Shrimp, swee & sour chicken, chicken scampi
Drinks?:	Sweet Tea
Alcoholic drink?:	None, I don't drink
Time of day?:	Night
Season?:	Spring
Day of the week?:	Wednesdays & Saturdays
Song at the moment?:	Do I Make You Proud - Taylor Hicks
Band/artist?:	Taylor Hicks, Jeremy Camp
Book?:	Bible
Subject in school?:	Science
Place in the USA?:	Virginia & NYC
Place outside the USA?:	I've only been to Canada
Color?:	Purple, Pink
Style of clothes?:	Whatever is comfortable
Store?:	JCPenney, Claires, Family Christian Bookstore, Wal*Mart
Mall?:	Local ones
City?:	NYC
Website?:	i don't know
Magazine?:	CCM
Kind of pet?:	Dog
* Worst *
Place to be?:	Jail
Class in school?:	Math
Time of day?:	EARLY Morning
Season?:	Winter
Kind of pet?:	Snake
Drink?:	Diet Coke
Food?:	Green beans
Mall?:	I don't know
Store?:	Hot Topic or Spencers Gifts
Style of clothes?:	Goth
Celebrity?:	Paris Hilton
Color?:	Puke green
Book?:	Harry Potter
Type of music?:	Rap, heavy metal, punk
Website?:	Alot of them
Magazine?:	There are alot of those too
* Daily Life *
When do you get up?:	6:30 am...ugh!!!! on school days
What is your first thought?:	"I don't wanna get up!!"
What do you do first?:	Take a shower
What is your usual outfit?:	Jeans and a shirt
What is your first class of the day?:	Math!! Eww!!
When does school end?:	Depends on the day...
Do you see your friends?:	Sometimes
What do you do when you get home?:	Eat a snack or check my e-mail
What time do you go to bed?:	10:00-11:00
* Do you... *
Brush your teeth daily?:	Yes
Brush your hair daily?:	Yes
Shower daily?:	Yes
Sing?:	Yes...love it
Dance?:	Not well
Party?:	Nah
Get drunk?:	Nope
Have sex?:	Not married yet
Read books?:	Yes
Listen to music a lot?:	Oh yes!!
Read magazines?:	Sometimes
Go online a lot?:	Oh yeah!!
Have a religion?:	Christianity
Have an iPod?:	No
Want an iPod?:	Sure
Have a girlfriend/boyfriend?:	Nope, currently single...call me ;-)
Play an instrument?:	Yes, piano a little
Get sick a lot?:	No
Watch TV?:	Yes
Like MTV?:	Nope
Like VH1?:	No
Like the History Channel?:	Sometimes
Have digital cable?:	Uhhh...no?
Have more than 500 channels on your TV?:	I think so
Listen to the radio?:	Yep
Still use your CD player?:	Yes
Stalk people?:	Ummm no!!
Have more than 200 buddies in your buddy list?:	No
Have dial-up internet?:	No
Have AOL?:	No
Know HTML?:	Somewhat
Have a GPA higher than 3.9?:	I don't know yet
Do well in honors classes?:	Dont' have honor classes
* Music *
Do you listen to rap?:	NO!!!!
R & B?:	Nah
Blues and/or Jazz?:	Maybe
Classical?:	Sometimes...not much
Pop?:	Yeah
Country?:	Yes
Emo/Screamo?:	No!!!
Heavy Metal?:	No!!!!
Christian?:	Yes!
Techno?:	Nope
Reggae?:	No
Broadway Musical Songs?:	Sometimes...not much
Oldies?:	Sometimes
* In a boyfriend/girlfriend *
Hair color?:	I like blonde or brown
Eye color?:	blue if blonde, brown if brunette
Tattoos?:	Doesn't matter
Piercings?:	No!
Favorite Music?:	Anything except rap and heavy metal...or emo
Style of clothing?:	No baggy pants!!!!
Body type?:	Physically fit
Personality or looks?:	Both :-)
Would you go out with someone just for their money?:	No way!
Do you go on "Pity Dates"?:	No
Does size matter?:	Shouldn't but it does sometimes for me
Do they have to be popular?:	No
Does the guy ask the girl out or the other way around?:	the guy asks the girl...always!!
Where do you go on the first date?:	I went to Olive Garden & the movies
Kiss on the first date?:	Nope
Sex on the first date?:	No!!!!!!!!!
* Right Now *
Do you think you look good right now?:	Somewhat
Are you eating something?:	Nope
Are you drinking something?:	No
Are you IMing anyone?:	No
Are you talking on the phone with someone?:	No
Are you talking face-to-face with someone?:	No
What are you listening to?:	Me typing my answers
What are you watching on TV?:	No
What other websites do you have open?:	Blogger.com
* What do you believe? *
Do you believe in ghosts?:	Demons...and Angels...
The afterlife?:	I believe i will spend my time in heaven after i die
Aliens?:	No
God?:	Yes!! I love Him!!
The devil?:	Yes
Heaven?:	Yes
Hell?:	Yes
Scientology?:	No
Hinduism?:	No
Buddhism?:	No
Christianity?:	Yes
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Another Week *sigh*

Well, so starts another week of school. *sigh* The weekends go by WAY TOO fast!! At least...for me they do. It seems like you don't get that big of a break from school because you usually have homework that you have to do over the weekend. In my opinion...it sucks. But in all fairness...I am VERY thankful that I do get my weekend breaks. Because I know once I start working as a nurse in a hospital somewhere or some kind of medical facility...I won't get much of that (unless I work in a doctors office).

Anyways, my weekend went pretty well. Saturday is rained all day long off and on. It was kind of depressing...but I was home all alone in the peace and quiet so I LOVED that part of it. Um...let's see...yesterday was Sunday. Sunday was a pretty good day. It was Pastor Appreciation Sunday where we celebrated and honored our pastor. He's been the pastor for 31 years at our church. He is such an awesome pastor and I could ever ask for a better one [except for Freddy of course ;-)] We had a luncheon afterwards for the occasion and it was good. We had fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes!! It was awesome.

After that my grandma and I went over to my aunt house and helped her clean out one of the sheds to see what we could put in the yardsale and what was going to be kept. We found one of my mom's old record players that she had when she was young and tons of records that were grandpas...it was really neat.

Well, I am at school now taking a break. Just got finshed eating Chinese Sweet & Sour Chicken for lunch. It was yummy!! I guess I better stop here. Got class soon! Talk to you later!

Much Love,

Christine

This ones for you Lorrie...

You Are 20% Obsessive

You're less prone to obsessive thoughts than the rest of the world... While you do get hung up from time to time, you're excellent at clearing your mind.

How Obsessive Are You?

Rainy Day Saturday

Rain...rain...go away...come again some other day...

Man...this weather is bleh! All this rain...but...maybe we needed it. Who knows? But still it's kind of depressing. Not to me though...I'm at home by myself right now and it's great...peace and quiet. *sighs* Jim is out of town hunting...my brother is at my uncles...and mom is at a scrapbooking event. I love a quiet house all to myself...its fabulous.

But anyways...I had to treck out into puddles up my ankles earlier today. Because one of our hunting dogs got loose...which I didn't know...and a girl from down the street brought him home to us in the rain. Which was very nice of her. So since at the time it wasn't raining hard...it had calmed down...I HAD to take the dog back and lock it up in the cage. Ugh...I had to take my shoes off to walk through the puddles in the backyard. That's how deep it was. It was nasty. I was all soaked so I had to change when I got back in.

I'm fine now but geeze...anyways...that's about all I have to say right now. See ya!

God Bless,

Christine

Busch Gardens

I never posted the some of the pictures I took at Busch Gardens when I went on Labor Day with my aunt, uncle, and friend so I've decided to show you some of them. Some of those are good and some are not. Also, some of them are just random throughout the park because I was bored...





The rest are not worth posting so that's it for now. I had oneI was trying to upload but it wouldn't work so I'll show you that one later...it's a funy one. Talk to you later! Leave me comments!

God Bless,

Christine

Pennsylvania School Shootings

I'm sure you all have heard of the Pennsylvania School Shootings that occured yesterday. This is a very very upsetting and sad thing to hear. What would possess this man to do something like this to innocent school girls? Something that happened to him 20 years ago? There's no need to take it out on young innocent school kids.

I think we definately need to keep that Amish community in our prayers and the families of the little girls who were killed. Also for the family of the man who did this and then killed himself. I hear there are finding out some things about his past that are just not very appealing.

My friend (Kellie) and I are going to be praying for the safetly of not only that school but every school around the country at 9 pm each night. Because this is a really big issue and we just need to pray God's protection over each and every kid and their safety as they walk into school each day. They are just there to get an education...they should have to worry about whether they are going to get shot that day or anything like that. So if you would join us in keep them in our prayers then pray for them tonight at 9 pm.

It says in God's word...where two or three are gathered together there He is in the midst of it. So I belive if we all join in prayer on this matter that these kids will be protected and there will be angels surrounding our schools.

God Bless,

Christine

You Are a Peacemaker Soul

You strive to please others and compromise anyway you can. War or conflict bothers you, and you would do anything to keep the peace. You are a good mediator and a true negotiator. Sometimes you do too much, trying so hard to make people happy. While you keep the peace, you tend to be secretly judgmental. You lose respect for people who don't like to both give and take. On the flip side, you've got a graet sense of humor and wit. You're always dimplomatic and able to give good advice. Souls you are most compatible with: Warrior Soul, Hunter Soul and Visionary Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

How Wierd Is That?

Yesterday morning I woke up with this really bad headache and when I took my shower I got this nauseated feeling...to the point where I couldn't stand up...so I had to speed up my shower like really fast and get out and dry off so I could sit down on the toilet (with the sit down duh!). It was the wierdest feeling I had ever had in my life and it was very scary. I continued to get dressed and went out and told my dad how I was feeling and he began to pray for me. After that I got read the best I could having to sit down and rest every now and then. After a little bit the nauseated feeling was gone and I still had the headache. Thank God for taking that part of it away.

Then I went to a Powerpoint work day thing at church to work on some stuff for our upcoming Harvest Festival because my parents are in charge of it. So..I still had the headache and go some tylenol from someone at the chuch and that temporarily took it away but then I began to have it again around lunch time. Somebody then asked me if I had any caffeine lately. I told them no because I didn't have any at all on Friday. They told me that was probably my problem...that I needed some caffeine that I am used to having and that I probably needed something to eat. Sure enough, after each lunch at Pizza Hut and drinking some Dr. Pepper I was just fine.

Having already graduated from nursing school you would of though I knew something like that. But in all honest...I never knew that not having caffeine like you are used to could affect you like that. I guess that's how it is with drug addicts and stuff. Wierd...well, I guess I'll end here for now.

God Bless,

Christine

You Are Vanilla Ice Cream

Your personality is anything but "vanilla" You're a risk taker, who's up for anything new. You go well with anyone and fit into any situation. You are most compatible with rocky road ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

My Next Essay

Ok y'all. So I am kind of excited about my next essay that I have to write for my English Composition college class. Ha ha...that sounds really weird...ME being excited about a school assigment. That is way too strange.

Anyways, our next topic for our essay has to be a persuassive essay on a controversial issue. Which means you take a controversial issue...tell what you believe about it...and why you believe it and of course you have to back up your facts so I'm having to do some research. But...I have decided to do mine on Premarital sex and how I believe that it is wrong. I am hoping that whoever reads this essay in my class that it will make an impact on them. So, y'all please pray for me as I write that...that hopefully it will teach someone how truely sinful premartial sex is.

Then after I'm completely done I'll post it so y'all can read it. Thanks so much for your prayers! Please continue praying for me and my situation.

God Bless,

Christine

Mocha Frappuccino

Hyper and driven, you'll take your caffeine any way you can get it. Frappuccinos are good, but you'd probably chew coffee beans in a crunch!

What Flavor Frappuccino Are You?

I have decided to do a blogthings quiz with each entry now to show y'all my results!! make sure you comment and let me know your results.

Needed Prayers

Hey ya'll. Well, this was definately not something that I wanted to type on here...but...I did not pass my Nursing licensure exam. When I found out I was very devestated. Eveidently didn't make as big of an effort as I should have...I don't know for sure what went wrong.

So, y'all please keep me in your prayers. I am able to take it again but I have to wait anywhere from 45 to 90 days. They determine how long I have to wait depending on how I did on the exam. They will be sending me a report in the mail on my strenghts and weaknesses to help me prepare for me take it for my 2nd...and better be LAST time!

If any of y'all know me from church or anything please do NOT make a big deal about it when you see me. Because I am realy emotional about the whole thing and I do not want to cry again.

Talk to y'all later!

God Bless,

Christine

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R.I.P. JP

I am dedicating this entry to one of the local volunteer fire fighters...JP. He was with the fire department doing a demonstration in another city and told his fellow firefighters that he did not feel well. He dropped his tools and dropped to the ground. The Doctors were not aware of any health problems going on with J.P. As a matter of fact, he had just recently had a physical to become a permanent firefighter. At the age of 16, J.P. joined our local volunteer fire department with the hopes and dreams of making firefighting his life long career. On Saturday, September 16th, 2006 at the age of 19...J.P. died.

It scares me to think about it...because I myself am 19. He had not even begun to live his life yet. ya know? I had met him one time before and my stepdad knew him.

Much Love,

Christine

Here's a small article and video about it: http://www.fox43tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5420044

American Idols Live

Hey Y'all!! I went to the American Idols Live concert last night!! It was so cool!! Guess what?! I got Taylor Hicks autograph!!!!!! I accomplished what I went there for!! I don't have time right now to tell y'all all about it but I will next entry. Leave me comments!

God Bless,

Christine

P.S.
I'll be posting pics next time too.

9/11 Dedication

I did make my post yesterday about 9/11 so I decided that I'd do it today. I will never forget that day....5 years ago. I was about 14 yrs old and in the 9th grade. We were about to end our spanish class when one of our history teachers comes in and asks our spanish teacher to come in the hallway. All of us students found this quite strange when we saw that he was crying and when our spanish teacher came back into the room...she look very concerned. She didn't tell us why. We left spanish class and went on to history class. When we got there and everyone was settled our history teacher told us what had happened. We were all so shocked. I am so thankful that I did lose anyone on that tragic day.

I always try to never to for granted all the freedoms and liberties that we have in this country.

God Bless America,

Christine

Below I have posted a pic of my cousin and I...he is in the U.S. Army and I am so proud of him. I am glad he has not had to go over seas or anything...

Pizza & Puppies?

Well, Church actually went very well yesterday. The worship was actually pretty good and not any problems with powerpoint at all...thank God! lol It was Sunday School sunday so our head of the Sunday School department had the whole service. It was really nice. She taught a leasson title, "How Can I Be a Hero?" and it was such a good message...anybody can be a hero and not even realize it. There was alot more to it...because Jesus is definately the ultimate hero...but I won't type alot about it...but I'm sure you get the idea.

After church my parents and I went out for lunch to Pizza Hut which is usually where we always go...it was good. It was nice not to have my little brother there for once...I know that sounds mean but I'm sure y'all know what I am saying. But, I went and picked him afterwards from my Grandma's because he left church with her and then we went home.

We chilled out for a while doing not really much of anything and then my aunt, uncle, and their 4 kids (my cousins) came over to see our hunting dogs/puppies and ride 4-wheelers. They had so much fun...and it was soo cute seeing them chase all the puppies. We have a total of about 10 hunting dog/puppies now!! It's crazy!! I'm still trying to keep their names straight...I've almost got them!

Also, I am definately feeling...much...much...much better from the other day...no more cold sypmtoms for me!! :-)

4 more days until the American Idol concert!!!!!!!! I am soooo excited!!!!!

Much Love,

Christine

Football...and washing Cars...yep...

Ok...so I hate titles so I put kind of a stupid one up there ^

Anyways...this morning I had to get up at like 5:40 so we could be ready and leave for my little brothers 1st football game. We had to be there at 7:00 for them to be weighed in or whatever. So we were driving there and took 1 wrong turn but...we still got there on time. The kids actually played pretty good for a 6 & 7 year olds football team. My brother did really good. He was playing on defense. They lost though but still had fun.

Both my brother and I fell asleep on the way home from having to up so early and then we got home we ate lunch. My mom and stepdad took a nap while I did most of my homework and my brother watched some TV. I then studied for nursing licensure exam a little bit and not too long ago my mom and I just came in from washing her car and mine.

My car desperately needed it so it was a good thing we did. Well, I guess I better end here. I need to finish up my English Composition essay that's due on Monday. I'm still trying to think of a title of it. Ya'll leave me some comments!

God Bless,

Christine

Lorrie...heres the pic I was telling you about from Bass Pro:

An update...

ok...so I do owe ya'll an update on how my life has been going this week. Well, I've been pretty much been going to school everyday as usually...I've had a bit more homework this week than I usually do but hey I've gotten it all pretty much done. I had my 1st Bio 101 quiz on Tuesday and my Algebra 2 test yesterday.

I've had some cold symptoms for the past few days which I think I got from walking around Busch Gardens wet all day on Monday. But I've taken some medicine and I'm feeling about 97% better than I did on Wednesday. I felt so stuffed up that I just didn't want to do anything...it's like when you have a headache you want to switch heads with someone...in this case...I wanted to trade noses.

My first narrative essay for English Composition class is due on Monday. It's pretty much finished. After class on monday I think I will post the finished product up her for y'all to read and so you can ell me what y'all think about it. I think it's going to be pretty good for my 1st essay of the year.

What's ahead for my weekend? Nothing going on tonight that I know of...tomorrow is my little brother's first football game and then we made head to our family reunion in NC after that. We haven't decided on that part yet so...we'll see.

I guess that's about it for now. Talk to y'all later!!

Much Love,

Christine

Busch Gardens Fun!

Ok...So I know I told y'all that I would post my pictures and all about my day at Busch Gardens today. Well, I don't think I'm going to be able to put the pictures on today because I can't find my USB cord...but I'll go ahead and tell y'all all about it.

Well, we first got there...and we didn't leave the house early like my aunt wanted to but we still go there a little after 10:00 which is when it opened. First off, we all went to the bathroom...becase we all had to go except Kellie. On my way out I saw Whitney and Melissa in the bathroom and I said hi to them and all that jazz. Then, we started our adventure. My aunt and uncle rode the Locness Monster first. I do not like rollercoasters and Kellie didn't like that particular one so we both sat on a bench a watched out for them riding while we looked at the park map to decide where to go next. From there...we decided to go Alpengheist (sp?) which is another roller coaster. My aunt nor Kellie liked this one...so...I faced my fears and rode it with my uncle. OH MY GOONDESS!! I can't believe I did it. It was the most crazy thing I had ever ridden on in my life. I pretty much had my eyes closed the whole entire time. After I got off they told me...if I rode that one...I couldn't ride any rollercoaster but...I wouldn't. lol We then headed over to the Log Flume which is a ride involving water. So...we all 4 rode that one...and we got a really wet!! Ha ha...so we decided to head over to the ride Escape of Pompeii which also involved water and got only a little bit wet on that one.

Oh...side story...on the Escape of Pompeii there was a little boy sitting infront of me and Kellie and as the car was moving up the hill slowly he turned around and was like, "What's up?" He looked like he was about 12 yrs old or so. Then throughout out the ride he would just look at me every now and then. At the end of the ride when we got off he looked at me and said, "Got a little bit wet didn't ya?" and I was like, "Oh, um yeah." then walked off with everyone else. He was sooo flirting with me but it was soo cute. Anyways, we figured since we were already wet we decided to ride Roman Rapids which we got SOAKED on! So we got all those water rides over with and continued to go and ride other rides. Of course every ride we went on we left our seats wet ha ha...and it was FREEZING COLD whenever we went onto the 4-D rides. I think Curse of the Dark Castle is the BEST 4D ride ever!! I loved it!! We went to 2 other 4D shows and they were ok...but not as good at that one. Um..we rode the Catapult...and a whole bunch of other things I can't even remember. Lunch was expensive...but it was really good. My uncle bought this huge tall piece of cake that we all shared and it was sooooo good!!

So, we walked around wet the whole entired day and we were always seeing some interesting characters. We saw a total of 2 homosexual couples and I'm sure there were more...shirts that said the most interesting things...and of course my "boyfriend" that flirted with me on the Escape of Pompeii. So overall is was a REALLY fun day and I can't wait to go again next year!

I'll try really hard to find my USB cord after school today or after church tonight depending on how much time I have when I get home. Well, I guess that's about it. Better get going so I can study for my BIO 101 quiz.

Much Love,

Christine

My New Blog...

Hey! Well, I got a totally new blog because the other one was having some problems so I deleted it and took a whole new fresh start. Just so you have something to look forward to...tomorrow for my 1st big entry I'll be posting pictures of my trip to Busch Gardens yesterday. Can't wait to tell y'all all about it. Hopefully I can get all of my pictures onto my computer...if I can find my USB cord. So, talk to ya later!

Much Love,

Christine