is singing "
On the 1st day of Wedding Bliss my true love gave to me
1 memorable day,
2 bottles of aspirin,
3 semi-golden rings,
4 over-cheerful-bridesmaids (love ya! lol),
5 pounds to lose (hehe),
6 rolls of tulle,
7 pounds of sausage balls,
8 gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy."
5/19/09
On the 4th day of Wedding Bliss my True Love Gave to me.......
4 over-cheerful bridesmaids (haha love ya girls! Thanks!)
5 pounds to lose (hehe),
6 rolls of tulle,
7 pounds of sausage balls,
8 gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy.
5 pounds to lose (hehe),
6 rolls of tulle,
7 pounds of sausage balls,
8 gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy.
5/18/09
On the 5th day of Wedding Bliss my True love gave to me...
5 pounds to lose (hehe),
6 rolls of tulle,
7 pounds of sausage balls,
8 gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy.
6 rolls of tulle,
7 pounds of sausage balls,
8 gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy.
On the 6th day of Wedding Bliss my True love gave to me...
6 rolls of tulle,
7 pounds of sausage balls,
8 gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy.
7 pounds of sausage balls,
8 gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy.
5/16/09
On the 7th day of Wedding Bliss my True love gave to me...
7 pounds of Sausage Balls to Bake
8 thank you gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy
8 thank you gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy
5/15/09
12 Days of Wedding Bliss
Daniel will tell you that I LOVE CHRISTMAS! It is my all time favorite holiday! It is so special to me, because my mom made it so special for us growing up!
So I have decided with the wedding approaching I would make my own version of "12 days of Christmas"
I understand that there are only 8 days left before the wedding, so I will fill you in on the past days.......
On the 8th day of Wedding Bliss my true love gave to me:
8 thank you gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy
So I have decided with the wedding approaching I would make my own version of "12 days of Christmas"
I understand that there are only 8 days left before the wedding, so I will fill you in on the past days.......
On the 8th day of Wedding Bliss my true love gave to me:
8 thank you gifts to make,
9 CrAzY Uncles,
10 pounds of frosting,
11 Annoying Questions,
12 Members of a Bridal Paaarrrttyyy
5/5/09
....Things....
There has been a lot of, let's face it, "childish actions" and "childish language" that has been said over the past few months. And what I cannot comprehend is, how come when a person is being irrational or saying something that should not be said, they become so angry to the point that they will literally "disown" family members when they are called out on their actions. I need to state at this point, that this blog is not directed to anyone in particular, it is just an observation I have seen my ENTIRE life. Family will always be there for you, so they should stick together always! No matter what is said or done. We should forget what has been said and move on.
I know that I am only 23 years of age and I have a lot of learning to do about life. But what I do know is that I am 23 years of age and not 16. This means that my actions and words should be that of a 23 year old and not a teenager, and more importantly, a Christian. I recently changed my friend list on facebook for many many reasons. The first was because I was spending too much time on Facebook, and not on my spiritual life. I got so wrapped up in this recent "drama”, which I lost sight of what I am supposed to be doing. The second reason I changed the friend list, is because I realized that I only accepted them to see what they were doing in their life. Facebook in my opinion has become a way to contact friends and family in a quicker way. So, when I was going through my list I removed those that I haven't talked to in a long time. I figured that if they were truly interested in what was going on in my life, they would contact me. I know this sounds bad on so many levels, but life is not about Facebook, Twitter, Blogging (ironic I know right?), Myspace or any other form of electronic device. I find it quite comical that people will use these internet forms of communication for dissing people. Dissing people through others profiles. Life is about learning about God's love and living to His will. Life is not like a sentence that you read once and say, "I GET IT!” it is more like a poem that you can read over and over again and die not knowing the real meaning of the poem. You may never know the real meaning of the poem, but you know more about the poem when you die than when you started reading the poem. Just like God's Word. We will never know everything there is to know about His Word, but when we die and meet him we will know more than we did when we started.
Family is very important to me, and it has crushed my heart to know that there are people out there that would disown their own flesh and blood. I have had my share of heartaches through the years. I was taken away from my family when I was 18 months old and I was adopted at the age of 4. Even though I consider myself very lucky because I have always known my biological family, we have had our share of hard times and rough patches. There has been many punches thrown, words tossed about and even periods of long silence; but we overcame that and are much better now. We realize that we are not going to always see eye to eye on things, but what we have realized is that we have to understand where the other person is coming from. Understand is a big word, but once a person grasps the concept of this word, issues and disagreements can be resolved in a quick manner.
So I apologize for my actions and words that may have rubbed someone the wrong way. But what I do not apologize is for pointing out someone’s words and actions that have damaged others’ self-esteem. I am a big person about change, and how people can change. So I feel that if someone is doing something that is hurting other people or even hurting yourself, that person should be made aware of it. That person then has the chance to change, because he or she may not know they are hurting people. If you are the person who is getting told that your actions and words are being hurtful, do not over react to the point you make a fool out of yourself. The person telling you cares enough about you to inform you of the harsh words. I know it hurts, but your words have hurt other people.
This is a long road of life of which I have fallen off so many times before now. But I have never EVER given up! Neither should you.
So my ranting is over… for now. Life is too short to be anything but happy. So Laugh, Smile, and BE THANKFUL for the time we are given! We are not deserving of this time! Thank you God! You are grateful and merciful!
~~Angel
I know that I am only 23 years of age and I have a lot of learning to do about life. But what I do know is that I am 23 years of age and not 16. This means that my actions and words should be that of a 23 year old and not a teenager, and more importantly, a Christian. I recently changed my friend list on facebook for many many reasons. The first was because I was spending too much time on Facebook, and not on my spiritual life. I got so wrapped up in this recent "drama”, which I lost sight of what I am supposed to be doing. The second reason I changed the friend list, is because I realized that I only accepted them to see what they were doing in their life. Facebook in my opinion has become a way to contact friends and family in a quicker way. So, when I was going through my list I removed those that I haven't talked to in a long time. I figured that if they were truly interested in what was going on in my life, they would contact me. I know this sounds bad on so many levels, but life is not about Facebook, Twitter, Blogging (ironic I know right?), Myspace or any other form of electronic device. I find it quite comical that people will use these internet forms of communication for dissing people. Dissing people through others profiles. Life is about learning about God's love and living to His will. Life is not like a sentence that you read once and say, "I GET IT!” it is more like a poem that you can read over and over again and die not knowing the real meaning of the poem. You may never know the real meaning of the poem, but you know more about the poem when you die than when you started reading the poem. Just like God's Word. We will never know everything there is to know about His Word, but when we die and meet him we will know more than we did when we started.
Family is very important to me, and it has crushed my heart to know that there are people out there that would disown their own flesh and blood. I have had my share of heartaches through the years. I was taken away from my family when I was 18 months old and I was adopted at the age of 4. Even though I consider myself very lucky because I have always known my biological family, we have had our share of hard times and rough patches. There has been many punches thrown, words tossed about and even periods of long silence; but we overcame that and are much better now. We realize that we are not going to always see eye to eye on things, but what we have realized is that we have to understand where the other person is coming from. Understand is a big word, but once a person grasps the concept of this word, issues and disagreements can be resolved in a quick manner.
So I apologize for my actions and words that may have rubbed someone the wrong way. But what I do not apologize is for pointing out someone’s words and actions that have damaged others’ self-esteem. I am a big person about change, and how people can change. So I feel that if someone is doing something that is hurting other people or even hurting yourself, that person should be made aware of it. That person then has the chance to change, because he or she may not know they are hurting people. If you are the person who is getting told that your actions and words are being hurtful, do not over react to the point you make a fool out of yourself. The person telling you cares enough about you to inform you of the harsh words. I know it hurts, but your words have hurt other people.
This is a long road of life of which I have fallen off so many times before now. But I have never EVER given up! Neither should you.
So my ranting is over… for now. Life is too short to be anything but happy. So Laugh, Smile, and BE THANKFUL for the time we are given! We are not deserving of this time! Thank you God! You are grateful and merciful!
~~Angel
5/3/09
10-Step Program to Better Grammar.
People have pet-peeves, and trust me I have plenty of them. However, my number one pet-peeve would be GRAMMAR! I cannot stand when someone uses bad grammar! So with the help of ehow.com, I have comprised a 10-step program to better grammar!
Step 1
Read as much as you can, and not the stuff you usually read. Go to the bookstore or library and pick out books or magazines that you normally wouldn't choose. Pick volumes that use language differently from your usual pleasure reading. So, if your usual fare is Redbook Magazine or Mademoiselle, pick out The Atlantic Monthly or The New Yorker. If you normally read USA Today, try the Wall Street Journal or the Christian Science Monitor. Read with an eye for studying sentence construction, otherwise known as syntax.
Step 2
Visit grammar websites online. There are a number of websites for this. A great one listed in the Resources section is The Slot, which was put together by a copy editor. This does not focus exclusively on grammar but broadly on English usage. Search the Web for sites where you can quiz yourself on your grammar skills online.
Step 3
Keep a book on English grammar in places where you may read for a few minutes--in your reading-during-your-commute reading pile, on a coffee table, even in the bathroom. Grammar books are best looked at in small bits, as reading one for long might put you to sleep. (Speaking of which, keep a grammar book on the bedside table.)
Step 4
Write a document trying out some new grammatical techniques. Then ask somebody you know who is a grammar expert to look at it and correct it for errors or questionable sections.
Step 5
Make a plan. Try to get an overview of English grammar from a text book or online resource. Note the grammar points you need to work on and plan to work on each for at least a few day.
Step 6
Identify common mistakes. People who speak the same language often make the same mistakes in English grammar. For example, many Russian speakers have trouble using "a" and "the" in English. Find out what grammar points are often difficult for speakers of your native language. Pay extra attention to learning those grammar points.
Step 7
Find some grammar exercises. To learn English grammar well, you'll need to practice each grammar point until you can use it easily. Look for a book of grammar exercises that also has answers. Online activities and quizzes can also help. Focus on just one grammar point each time you study.
Step 8
Pay close attention to grammar when you read English. When you're trying to learn correct English grammar, it's not enough to understand general idea of what you read. You'll need to understand exactly why each sentence is written that way. When you read a sentence, ask yourself if can make similar sentences. If you can't or you're not sure, find text book exercises for those grammar points and practice.
Step 9
Translate from your native language into English. When you write or speak your own thoughts, it's easy to avoid complicated grammar. When you translate, you have to work with whatever is on the page, even if the grammar is difficult. Start translating simple things like advertisments and then move to newpapers and magazine articles. Translating dialog in plays is another good way to practice.
Step 10
Ask native speakers for advice. If you know any native English speakers, ask if they could check some of your writing now and then. If there are no native English speakers near you, look online for language learning forums or language exchange sites. Just remember if the native speaker is not a teacher, he or she may not be able to explain grammar rules.
Step 1
Read as much as you can, and not the stuff you usually read. Go to the bookstore or library and pick out books or magazines that you normally wouldn't choose. Pick volumes that use language differently from your usual pleasure reading. So, if your usual fare is Redbook Magazine or Mademoiselle, pick out The Atlantic Monthly or The New Yorker. If you normally read USA Today, try the Wall Street Journal or the Christian Science Monitor. Read with an eye for studying sentence construction, otherwise known as syntax.
Step 2
Visit grammar websites online. There are a number of websites for this. A great one listed in the Resources section is The Slot, which was put together by a copy editor. This does not focus exclusively on grammar but broadly on English usage. Search the Web for sites where you can quiz yourself on your grammar skills online.
Step 3
Keep a book on English grammar in places where you may read for a few minutes--in your reading-during-your-commute reading pile, on a coffee table, even in the bathroom. Grammar books are best looked at in small bits, as reading one for long might put you to sleep. (Speaking of which, keep a grammar book on the bedside table.)
Step 4
Write a document trying out some new grammatical techniques. Then ask somebody you know who is a grammar expert to look at it and correct it for errors or questionable sections.
Step 5
Make a plan. Try to get an overview of English grammar from a text book or online resource. Note the grammar points you need to work on and plan to work on each for at least a few day.
Step 6
Identify common mistakes. People who speak the same language often make the same mistakes in English grammar. For example, many Russian speakers have trouble using "a" and "the" in English. Find out what grammar points are often difficult for speakers of your native language. Pay extra attention to learning those grammar points.
Step 7
Find some grammar exercises. To learn English grammar well, you'll need to practice each grammar point until you can use it easily. Look for a book of grammar exercises that also has answers. Online activities and quizzes can also help. Focus on just one grammar point each time you study.
Step 8
Pay close attention to grammar when you read English. When you're trying to learn correct English grammar, it's not enough to understand general idea of what you read. You'll need to understand exactly why each sentence is written that way. When you read a sentence, ask yourself if can make similar sentences. If you can't or you're not sure, find text book exercises for those grammar points and practice.
Step 9
Translate from your native language into English. When you write or speak your own thoughts, it's easy to avoid complicated grammar. When you translate, you have to work with whatever is on the page, even if the grammar is difficult. Start translating simple things like advertisments and then move to newpapers and magazine articles. Translating dialog in plays is another good way to practice.
Step 10
Ask native speakers for advice. If you know any native English speakers, ask if they could check some of your writing now and then. If there are no native English speakers near you, look online for language learning forums or language exchange sites. Just remember if the native speaker is not a teacher, he or she may not be able to explain grammar rules.
5/1/09
~~A Thought~~
God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain. But He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
Short Story
So the wedding is just a few weeks away, and believe it or not things are actually coming together! Daniel and I are so excited! I think that Daniel and I are more excited for the honeymoon than the actual wedding! We are staying in Williamsburg, Virginia, and will be going to Washington D.C. on Memorial Day. I have never been to D.C. before and that is one of the places I HAVE to go to before I die. Daniel on the other hand has been, so he will be "active tour guide" for that trip! I have a set of grandparents that live right outside of Williamsburg, so Daniel and I are going to spend a day or two with them. They are my biological grandparents, so I didn't grow up knowing who they were. So this is going to be a real special trip for all of us!
In Him
Angel
In Him
Angel
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