Falls Creek 2012

This past week (16th-21st) I got to spend my time at Falls Creek. Which is my favorite place in the whole entire world! Falls Creek is a church camp that's been around for 96 years. It has moved so many lives and brought MANY to Christ. There's really not a care in the world there. The atmosphere is perfect, and you're definitely never bored!

We all gathered at the church around 12:30 to pack up and head that way. We arrived around 2 and unpacked all of our stuff. Our cabin is at the top of a hill so we all have pretty amazing calf muscles by the end of the week. We had free time from 12:30 to 5:30. During that time you can go play sports, go to the skate park, get an icee, get something at the gift store, or go swimming. We have dinner at 5:45. Our food is always amazing at Falls Creek, thanks to our wonderful cooks! We then had evening tabernacle at 7. Our speaker was Jeremy Freeman and our band was Nick Thurmond. After worship, we have free time until 10 then have night time devotion which is in the cabin. All in all this week was amazing and I'm so glad I got to go. I made some great memories there and made new relationships with people that will hopefully last a lifetime. I couldn't ask for a better group to go with and I look forward to next year!

icee time!

This was one of the best views ever! Seeing everybody have their hands raised and worshipping God. It makes me think how awesome this will be in heaven :)

Thoughts

    Aren't I supposed to know what I want to do with my life by now? Most kids these days have at least an idea of what they want to do. Since I am approaching junior year, I am trying to figure out what my strengths and weaknesses are. At the moment, nothing is really standing out to me. I'm afraid I'm just going to end never deciding. Of course I want to go to college. From the looks of it. I'll probably go to a community college first. The only thing is though, after that I kind of have to decide what I want to do and exactly where I want to go with my life. I want to be able to break out of my "shell". So many people settle for something because they're scared to try new things. I don't want to be that person. I want to take advantage of an opportunity and actually do something. I guess in the end, all I want is to not only do something I love and want, but to also be happy and have the feeling of accomplishment. Because in the end, that's what will matter most.

Summertime Playlist!

Some songs just totally remind me of summer. Yes, most of them are probably country, but hey, its still good. These are in no specific order. Just randomly placed.



1. All of the Lights - Kanye West
I heard this song at the Jack's MAnnequin concert last summer and ever since it just reminds me of summer.

2. American Baby - Dave Matthews Band
My sister introduced me to this song last summer and I completely fell in love with it!

3. Barefoot Blue Jean Night - Jake Owen
How can you not think of Summer when you hear this song? It fits us country folks perfectly :)

4. Blurry - Puddle of Mudd
This song is somewhat old but still good!

5. Boys of Summer - Don Henley
This song is also quite old. Definitely a good one!

6. Champagne Supernova - Oasis
I don't really know why this song reminds me of summer.

7. Cheers( Drink to That) - Rhianna
We jammed out to this song a lot last summer. It just happened to make the cut on the summer playlist for this year too.

8. Cowboy Take Me Away - Dixie Chicks
Oh my goodness! This song brings back so many memories. I first heard this song at my first dance recital about 13 years ago and I've listened to it so much since.

9. Dakota - Rocket to the Moon
My friends and I always listened to this song whether it was summer or not. I still love it!

10. Dark Blue - Jack's Mannequin
If I were to pick my favorite song out of this playlist, it would definitely have to be this one. This song is pure perfection and reminds me of summer all the time. If you haven't listened to it, go do it now!

11. Dirt Road Anthem - Jason Aldean
If you're from a small town in the southern states, then you've definitely heard this song. It's definitely a pick for summer.

 12. Drops of Jupiter - Train
I fall in love with this song more and more every time I listen to it. It's a favorite.

13. Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
I've known this song forever! I listen to it all the time. Most of my friends hate it. I find it very catchy!

 14. Good Life - OneRepublic
I found this song on Pandora 2 years ago before it was on the radio. I love it!

15. Guinevere - Eli Young Band
It's Eli Young Band, all of their songs are definitely summer material.

16. Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac
I grew up in a family where classic rock was constantly on. This song brings back so many memories.

17. Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros 
My sister also introduced me to this song. I must say her taste in music is excellent.

18. Hot in Here - Nelly
Haha, this song is pure summer.

19.I'm Ready - Jack's Mannequin
I love this band so much. Pretty much all of their songs scream summer

 20. Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Need I say more?

21. Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
We listened to this song at the lake a lot last year.

22. Miss California - Jack's Mannequin
California - summer. It makes sense.

 23. The Mixed Tape - Jack's Mannequin
Sheer excellence

24. My Beautiful Rescue - This Providence
Summerness.

25. My Racing Thoughts - Jack's Mannequin
Last summer, at a Jack's Mannequin concert, he played this.

26..New Morning - Alpha Rev
I listened to a lot of songs on vacations and roadtrips last summer


27. The Permanent Rain - The Dangerous Summer
Great song!


28. Right Above It - Lil Wayne ft. Drake
Lake song! haha


29. Settle For A Slowdown - Dierks Bentley
Roadtrips.

30. She Paints me Blue - Something Corporate
I don't really know why this song reminds me of summer. It's amazing though!


31. Show me What I'm Looking For - Carolina Liar
I found this song in the Summer of 2009 and loved it ever since.


32. Soak Up the Sun - Sheryl Crow
The title says it all!


33. Take me Home Tonight - Eddie Money
old but still good!


34. Tuesday's Gone - Lynyrd Skynyrd
I listened to this song a lot last summer.


35. Tim McGraw - Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift songs are summer material.


36. When You Were Young - The Killers
Summer nights, staying up playing this song on guitar hero. Ha


37. Watch the Sky - Something Corporate
So good!


38. Yellow - Coldplay
Have you ever laid outside at night and looked at the stars while listening to this song? Go do it.


39. Your Love - The Outfield
Love this song!


40. Beautiful Day - U2
Lake song!


41. Down - Something Corporate
this screams summer!


42. Springsteen - Eric Church
This song is definitely worth having on your iPod.


43. So Good - B.o.B.
Summer is "so good" and so is this song.


44. She's Like Texas - Josh Abbott Band
Summer summer summer.

45. Born to Die - Lana Del Rey
I heard this song in PacSun not too long ago and now I listen to it all the time!

46. Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Another classic!

47. Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Don't know why this song reminds me of Summer. I've known this song forever considering I'm always watching Lynyrd Skynyrd or Fleetwood Mac tapes. I grew up listening to this stuff. I love it!




Go check these songs out! You won't regret it :)

Where did Summer go?

      It has been brought to my attention, that yes, my summer is half way over. It goes by too fast. I just wish summer lasted longer. So far, it has been ahhh-mazing. I have one more drive time until I can take my drivers test. Don't worry, I'll give everyone a day's warning to clear the roads.

     It is finally July! July is usually my busiest month. I literally only have one day that I'm not doing anything on this month. Between church camp, babysitting,hair appointment,birthdays, and VBS, my calendar just fills itself right up. I've also been scrap booking like a boss lately. Which has indulged a huge proportion of my money, but hey, at least I'm sticking with it! So far, I've spent close to $100 on it. I'm so indecisive that I send a page that I'm done with to at least three people and ask if it looks okay. Then if I find it necessary, I move things around. Thank God for replaceable adhesive!

My "Trips to IHOP" page

Halloween page

Another halloween page

       

This is pretty much how I've spent my summer. Hopefully i finish my scrapbooks. 

Happy 4th :)