Wake Up, America!

Alright, if there's one thing Bob marley taught me, it's to "Get up, stand up... stand up for your right." Today in school, I learned to do just that.

And by the way, this post is not targetted toward a younger audience. If you are below the age of twelve, I do not recommend reading this post. It's not bad stuff, but it is talking about some serious problems that are going on in the world today, and I'm not editting it to where it's completely safe for all ages this time. So if you are under twelve, there are fluffier posts on here to read (wow, I feel like Lemony Snicket right now...). Like my post about genetics that will help you pass eighth grade biology when you're in that grade (and did I mention I think I passed today's Bio test because of this song??? AHHH!!!).

So, it's time to wake up, America, because we've been asleep for far too long. This post will be talking about how our country is slowly following a dark path... and a darker path... but how there are still pieces of hope, and how we are getting closer and closer to that day...

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas...

...And a white Christmas it will barely be! Merry Christmas from your blogging BFF, have a very fun and safe holiday! May God bless you as you travel, and may you get the presents you want. And to God I pray, help me to be a gracious receiver as well as a giver. Remember what Christmas really is, a baby born to die.

Again, have a very merry Christmas!

Shake up Christmas!
Regards,
Hope (Ho, Ho, HOPE!)

"For Narnia!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Now is the time to be strong!"

Oh my gosh, I saw The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader today! I actually, kind of.... didn't like it.

If you haven't seen it yet, let me tell you: It's worth the money and time, but it's not worth five stars.

Aslan plays his part as great as usual. He relates to God so much! (As bad as that may have come out, you know what I meant.) He reminds me of the beauty and the forgiveness of our God. "We are the sons and the daughters of our God..." Aslan plays his role perfectly, and reminds me: "Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are HIGHER than any other! Our God is healer, awesome in power, Our God! Our God!"

The White Witch? As witchy as always. This may sound twisted, but I always laugh when she tempts Edmund, because his facial expressions are like, "Oh, Turkish Delight! Oh, I want to be the king!" But the witch has a new way of being evil this time.

Prince Caspian. He's older! I'm surprised it hasn't been 1300 years! However, I don't like that after being in love with Susan for so long, he nearly likes some blue star girl. (Don't ask...)

PETER!!! I LOVE YOU!!!! One thing I didn't like was that Peter only appeared once. And it didn't even count, because he appeared in a dream! But for you girls out there, Peter hasn't lost any of his cuteness!:)

Susan. Ugh. I usually hate that character. Christians shouldn't hate, but Susan isn't real. Sorry C.S. Lewis, but I HATE Susan. She appeared on and off every so often. At least her face did.

OH, MY EDMUND.... EDMUND, DEAR, YOU CAN BE MY KING.... I love Edmund! He is cute as always! But along with that, he's kinda stubborn.

The first movie: Turkish Delight Syndrome. Candy Addict.

The second movie: Stabs the witch's back. Good boy, Ed.

The third movie: I-Wanna-Be-King Syndrome.

Ed soon gets tired of Peter and Caspi---- HEY!!! Why am I spoiling the movie for you??? Nevermind...

So yeah... great movie.

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My Craaaaaazy Night

It was a night with girls that I didn't know. I went to a party/sleepover for my friend Sarah, so yes, I knew why I was there, I just didn't know most of the others. They all---most---go to Dominion Academy, so it was a bit awkward, with them talking about people I knew nothing about whatsoever.

(P.S. I'm watching Prince Caspian right now!! It's at the beginning on SyFy Channel! You can still catch it, if you're reading on time.)

We watched "13 Going on 30". GREAT movie!

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A Sad Story

Here's a story I found on the internet that reminds you that if you love someone and you're just too shy... you'll see why.... it's about a boy who loves a girl who's "just too shy" and "doesn't know why".

10th grade

As I sat there in English class, I stared at the girl next to me. She was my so called "best friend". I stared at her long, silky hair, and wished she was mine. But she didn't notice me like that, and I knew it. After class, she walked up to me and asked me for the notes she had missed the day before and handed them to her. She said "thanks" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I wanted to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

11th grade
The phone rang. On the other end, it was her. She was in tears, mumbling on and on about how her love had broke her heart. She asked me to come over because she didn't want to be alone, so I did. As I sat next to her on the sofa, I stared at her soft eyes, wishing she was mine. After 2 hours, one Drew Barrymore movie, and three bags of chips, she decided to go to sleep. She looked at me, said "thanks" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

Senior year
The day before prom she walked to my locker. My date is sick" she said; he's not going to go well, I didn't have a date, and in 7th grade, we made a promise that if neither of us had dates, we would go together just as "best friends". So we did. Prom night, after everything was over, I was standing at her front door step. I stared at her as she smiled at me and stared at me with her crystal eyes. I want her to be mine, but she isn't think of me like that, and I know it. Then she said "I had the best time, thanks!" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

Graduation Day
A day passed, then a week, then a month. Before I could blink, it was graduation day. I watched as her perfect body floated like an angel up on stage to get her diploma. I wanted her to be mine, but she didn't notice me like that, and I knew it. Before everyone went home, she came to me in her smock and hat, and cried as I hugged her. Then she lifted her head from my shoulder and said, "you're my best friend, thanks" and gave me a kiss on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

A Few Years Later
Now I sit in the pews of the church. That girl is getting married now. I watched her say "I do" and drive off to her new life, married to another man. I wanted her to be mine, but she didn't see me like that, and I knew it. But before she drove away, she came to me and said "you came!". She said "thanks" and kissed me on the cheek. I want to tell her, I want her to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love her but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why.

Funeral
Years passed, I looked down at the coffin of a girl who used to be my "best friend". At the service, they read a diary entry she had wrote in her high school years. This is what it read: I stare at him wishing he was mine, but he doesn't notice me like that, and I know it. I want to tell him, I want him to know that I don't want to be just friends, I love him but I'm just too shy, and I don't know why. I wish he would tell me he loved me! `I wish I did too...` I thought to my self, and I cried.

Isn't it terribly sad???
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Hey!! Before You Waste Your Money....

Natalie Portman is in a new movie, "The Black Swan". For your own good, don't watch it. I saw reviews. They are scary. Yes, I will spoil the movie for you so you won't watch it. She ends up dying. How is too freaky. Now you don't wanna see it because you know how it ends!
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Musical talent is yours, too!

If you would just click here. you could play a Narnia song! Without chords, so it's twelve times easier! Take it from a Narnia fanatic!
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Did you know that the director for the new Narnia movie isn't the same? The old director is gone, making it different.
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Did you know that Georgie Henley (Lucy) is fifteen years old?
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Okay, I'm totally boring you out by talking about Narnia, so goodbye!
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P.S. Time!
-I got the new Third Day CD!
-At the mall, I parked next to a G6!!!!

Christmastime Is Here Part 2

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Okay... Well... here's the fun part of Christmas!

We've all seen at least one Charlie Brown classic, I hope. Charlie is so cute! He's been my favorite cartoon since... ever! I love him! I remember just one line from Charlie Brown that I've known since I was five.

It's the part where Linus sticks out his tongue when they're in the snow and he says, "It tastes like sugar"! For some odd reason, I've always remembered that line. Weird, huh?
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What does Christmas really mean? Ask Linus anytime.

Charlie Brown has been through it all. These couple days, so have I. So what does he do? He goes to the Psychologist, Lucy. "What's wrong, Charlie Brown?" She asks. (Something like that, at least.) "Well, I feel depressed." He says. Lucy is not the doctor you wanna go to. "Is it ...phobia? That's the fear of *blahblah*." She goes through a huge list of diseases that Charlie doesn't exactly have.

"Well then... what are you afraid of, Charlie Brown?"
"Everything!" He yells.

So what's up with Charlie? He doesn't know the true meaning of Christmas.

He puts on a play, and the kids know they're doomed. They ask Charlie to get a tree for them. So he does as asked. Almost. Him and Linus go get a tree. "But, it's not as festive as the other trees," Linus says about the tiny tree. "Don't worry, we'll decorate it and it will look so pretty," Charlie says.

He takes what is now called the Charlie Brown Tree to the theater, and Lucy absolutely hates it. All of the kids laugh at his tree and leave him alone. The tree with one ornament on it. It's just him and Linus, now.

Charlie is completely defeated. Already not in the Christmas spirit, he gives up, still not knowing what Christmas really means. So Linus takes the floor and explains it to him. The REAL story of Christmas. The story of Jesus.

Charlie all of a sudden becomes happy, with Linus' voice recording again in his head. "Now is born a Saviour."

Charlie takes his tree, places it in front of his house, (even though Snoopy's house is number 1) and gladly smiles as he walks to his house.
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What is this telling you? The maker of PEANUTS was most likely a Christian. Another thing? It's one of the few Christmas programs that don't say "Happy Holidays" or "Merry X-Mas". They say that Jesus is the shining star.

"Noel... Noel... Noel... Noel..."

Born is the king of Israel.

Christmastime is Here Part 1

Christmastime is here... With one less person. Again.

I was just about to tell you the amazing story of uncle Charles, how he survived cancer and thought he'd die fifteen years ago and is still alive, and to pray for him because he isn't doing great, I heard the shocking news. Uncle Charles, who I think I told you about, passed this morning. I didn't know him well, but he knew me well. I didn't know him from the day he was born, but he was there when I was born. Now, he's gone.

It was already a sad day to begin with. Today is my grandpa's 50th anniversary, and he has no one to celebrate with, since my grandmother died last year on August 6th, which I'm sure I blogged about. It's even sadder for Grandpa, because Uncle Charles is his brother. He has 9 other siblings, and only seven excluding him are living. Overall, 8 kids are alive. My aunt Rose, (I blogged from her house on the post "North Carolina & Georgia") is planning the funeral. If you've recently had a family death, you feel the same. God bless. Luckily, Uncle Charles is with Jesus.

Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!

Yay! It's Christmas! In three days! What do you want??? What? What? Did you read my newest blog, GYMNASTICS IS LIFE? Please say you did!!!!!!