By Gosh! You have perfect teeth!.....

So, as you all know, I'm in a bit of a Beatles stage in my life right now.
I dont know why I love them so much, I just do. My favorite song is

Hey Jude

.
So, you could imagine how happy I was when

Across the Universe

, came out. Its a story set in the 60's about war, love, peace, and what not. But the main character is Jude, a sailor from Liverpool who came to America to find his father. He falls in love with a girl named Lucy, his best friends sister. Now, I wont tell you all that happens, but its amazing. Honestly. And the soundtrack....I cant even begin to explain how amazing it is. They sing 33 beatles songs in the whole movie.
I just thought I would share about the most amazing movie ever :) Thats also were my title came from.

Have you ever noticed how quickly time goes away?
I mean really. Weve already been here for 4 months. And it still seems like we just got here.
I mean, really. It seems like just yesterday I was turning 13 and wishing I was 16. And now im 15 and counting down the days until im 16. Its honestly crazy. I mean as I look over even the past couple years, i realized just how much time ive wasted. In like everything. Ive wasted time worrying about what other people thought of me, ive wasted time acting like an idiot, ive wasted time on the computer, Ive wasted time here by not making friends sooner. I just plain ol wasted time.

And those were my rants for this week :)
I went to choir today and it was ok.
I have to go back on friday. Last weekend I went to rachel and rebeccas house after school on friday and then went to the basketball game and then to hannah and jays house. then we went to the next basketball game on sat. They were both really well played and so close. We have two really great teams :)

So.
Im going to go do the dishes and what not.
So thanks for listening.
:)
Gnight!

Греция

So here I am, sitting at the computer writing this blog so you all dont have a heart attack :)
So I went to Greece for MKR.
Now before I get all into this let me tell you just how much of a blessing that week(well 5 days) was for me.

So, I was pumped to go. For several reasons. Once reason was, that im 15 and I'm going to Greece. DO you know how many people back in MIddleburg would KILL to go there at my age? Number 2, I was so stoked to see my friends again. I was lucky enough last march to go to Prague and work as an Intern in the Prague Media Office for almost two months. Then I got to go to the AGM in Poland. Now I got to go to this before I was ever on the field to meet people and what not. So In going to the AGM I got to meet some of the most amazing people in basically the whole world. So, I was totally psyched to get to see my friends again. Those were my two main reasons for wanting to go. I know, I should have gone wanting to hear from God. But the reality of it was that I didnt.

So, I was excited. So the day before we leave im just like on the edge of my seat all day long because we get to go pick up one of my best friends, Anna, up and she was going to stay over that night. So we finally get to go over and pick her up and we just about tackle each other. SO we go and pick up some McDonalds and get home and then we start a movie. We watched Blades of Glory, which I know is an awful movie but its so funny. So the battery runs out on the little dvd player5 so we talk after that. Now were eating chocolate and giggling about boys and what not and we keep deciding that we need to go to sleep because momma was going to wake us up at 5 the next morning...we didnt get to sleep until 3 30 that morning:) So we wake upp and get ready and say by to my momma and daddy. Then get in the car with Kyle and Aunt Leslie and Kiersten to go to the airport. SO Kyle is quoting The Office the whole time.( as usual by the by) and we get to the airport and on the plane. So Anna and I get kinda bored. So I start making up a rap....yes. a rap. :D And well. It was amazing. so then we have like 2 hours left on the plane and we *sleep* hah. and then get on to the bus in Bulgaria.. Now let me tell you, I love the people in Russia. But not enough to be on a bus with them for like idk 7 and a half hours! So that should just sum that part of the trip up right there! haha.

So we finally arrive in Greece and its just absolutely gorgeous. ANd were all excited and we get to the hotel. Now it was a small hotel. But it was cute. And so we get to see some people and were just like alllllll hyper. Lol. And well we get to see some of our friends like Ande and what not. And So we go to dinner and im sitting with Anna and she introduces me to Robert. Now to make this story shorter, he knows someone that I know:) which is basically cool! haha. So then we dont get to see the people from BUS until the next day because they were still traveling. so, The next day our festivities start and i basically tackled one of my friends as soon as I saw him! Carson is one of the coolest, smartest, funniest person ever. and I missed him immensely. So, then we start worship and I just loved it. And the message was from Stephen Edworthy and it was absolutely amazing. Then we go out to rec.. Now, yall know that I dont do rec type things. But I actually participated and was happy about it! I had a great time. Now, during rec, I started talking to Jacob. (who's a loser by the way)
That was basically how the week went. Well, besides evening worship, small group, prayer group, and Late NIght stuff. And so at free time and what not we would go to star bucks (amazing!!!) and then one day we all went out together to the shopping market and that was insane! I loved that place and we had an amazing time. And so im just going to get on to the last day.

So,There was one song in particular that really got to me. The Lyrics were "Savior, He can move the Mountains. My God is mighty to save, He is mighty to save" I dont know why, but that song just stuck out to me allot the whole time. Now, there was also another song that I just would play over and over in my mind. it goes "Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord, You are the everlasting God, The everlasting God, you do not faint you wont grow weary. Your the Defender of the Weak, you comfort those in need." Now, we had sung this song many times and then I really let it sink in. I'll admit it, im having trouble over here. I dont think I even knew I was until I got to Greece. And I heard these songs again, and I just broke down. I know that I always have to be the strong one in my family for my Brother and Sisters sake. I mean what would happen if they saw me cry about Russia? Or what would happen if they heard me say that I hated Russia? I dont complain about what ive given up in front of them, that would just teach them to complain about what they gave up. I dont want them to see me weak. So, I dont cry about that kinda stuff at home. And if I do, i do it while their sleeping. I miss my friends, I miss being able to wear flip flops all year long. I miss being able to listen to a sermon in my own language, or even singing songs in my language. Those have really effected me and I think that everything that I was feeling finally caught up to me. So you know what I did? I cried. It felt good.

I have gained so much in the past week. Honestly. I have the most amazing family ever. My friends are amazing. I already talk to my new friends more than I talk to the ones in Middleburg. I've got some of the closest relationships that you couldnt even imagine with just a couple people that I met this past week. Ive gained allot more knowledge of God. And ive realized why we were there. Sure I have funny stories about playing suck kickball, and being made fun of and what not. But Ive really gained a sense of why things happen and thats its ok, Becasue Jesus will comfoprt me and he's given me friends to do so by.

So those were my ramblings. Im sorry it was so long. That isnt even half of what happened.
So there you have it.
I went to Greece. And had the most amazing time ever.
Made some of the most amazing people ever.
And learned more about God.
isnt that cool?

:D

So not allot of things have been going on lately.
But I decided to write a blog so people at home wont get to mad at me.
by the way Grandpa, if your reading this, the only thing I want for christmas from you is to get your act together:)
So yeah.
Life here is basically normal.
and nothing really life shattering or anything going on.
well besides that tomorrow is christmas eve.
:)
wooh!
all Is good here.


well.
I think that ill post some pictures and what not and that'll be it.
:)

have a merry christmas yall!

अह्ह्ह.

You break the glass, try to hide your face
Recorded lines that just will not erase
And buried in your loss of innocence
You wonder if you’ll find it again

Was I there for the worst of all your pain?
And was I there when your blue skies ran away?
Was I there when the rains were flooding you off your feet?
Those were My tears falling down for you, falling down for you

I’m the One that you’ve been looking for
I’m the One that you’ve been waiting for
I’ve had My eyes on you ever since you were born
I will love you after the rain falls down
I will love you after the sun goes out
I’ll have My eyes on you after the world is no more

Did I arrange the light of your first day?
Did I create the rhythm your heart makes?
Could you believe when your candle starts to fade?
I want to be the One that you believe
Could take it all away, take your heart away

Isn’t My life a clear sign since I have crossed over this chasm
To fill the space between Me and you?
And I will do it all over again
Just look for Me, just wait for Me

The One you’ve been looking for
The One you’ve been waiting for
You won’t have to look anymore

Well, I really havent felt like blogging lately, so I havent. And now I am,
It's been an interesting couple of weeks.
We had our retreat. And the moment we walked outside, it started snowing.... Of course. Because why wouldnt it really?
Then we walked foreverrrrrrrrrrr. And I had just gotten new boots and my sock on my right foot started to come down and so while I was walking it started rubbing up against my foot. And so I had a huge blister on my foot.
So we get there and what not and well....Idk. It was an interesting place. :D So we get into our room and we watch a movie and then go to dinner and then we play capture the flag...Now Im not at all athletic but I played anyways. So I was the jailor person so I didnt have to run around or anything.
there was also a couple there that were missionaries in Japan. They brought american goodies :D And we all had like door prizes and what not. And the teenagers got to pick c.d's and so the first one I got was Family Force 5 :D the second was Rush of Fools the third was Disciple.
Now I love disciple. Dad took me to their concert2 years ago and I almost fainted (like 1930's style fainted.) And I didnt even know that they had a new album out. So I got it and put it in. Now disciple is like hardcore. Like real hardcore, screaming and what not. So imagine my surprise when i listen to one of the songs and it was all calm. Now on this c.d. there are 4 acoustic tracks and 2 songs with no screaming. The song that is in the beginning of the blog is my favorite disciple song in the whole world. Its gorgeous. ahdkjgf. I love it so much. It has ana amazing message and what not.(it doesnt hurt that Kevin Young's voice is amazing either) And every song on the album has scripture to back it up. Its so interesting to look at it and what not.

Now, my foot had been hurting all through the retreat and what and so I get home it isnt hurting as badly. So yesterday I went to the store and what not and its a good mile there and so I walked 2 miles. When I get home my foot hurt like nothing ive ever experianced and started hurting when I walked on it. Then this morning, It hurt even more than yesterday and It just keeps hurting and its a little swollen on the back of my foot. Hopefully I dont have an infection.

So,I really dont miss Florida at all. I miss people from Florida, but not florida it'self. But today I really miss a couple of my really good friends. Kory Alliton, Rob Fredrick, Brent Quinn.(Grandma, grandpa,aunt angie, uncle raligh too) But Ive exspecially missed them today. I dont really know why. But I do.

Oh yeah, so, I must have signs on my forhead that say, "Sure, I know where I'm going, ask me for directions" and "Go ahead Russia Guy, Make googly eyes at me." Because when I go out thats basically what happens lol.

Also, Ive learned that I have a knack for languages. My mom and dad didnt know that I can actually speak Russian (because I dont like to speak it in our house) But i can basically read anything in Russian. No, im really not kidding.

So yeah.
I dont have all that much to say anymore
So, comment please.
And have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Later:D

We are not afraid, although we know there's much to fear.

Hey!
So there hasn’t been a really good chance for me to really blog on here so, I’m going to make up for that.

Ok, I guess I’ll start with this past week.
Well, we went to Red Square one day this week and that was cool. (it didn’t have an impact on me though like it did mom and dad) After that we went into the big mall…….. Oh my word. It was amazing. I wanted to go into every single store and buy everything. In one of the store windows, they were playing a collection from some designer from Moscow Fashion Week (which was last week). It was awesome.:D
That same day, on the metro, there was a guy (around 17 or 18) that was in front of me. He looked back at me, then as soon as I saw him he turned his head so fast and then a couple seconds later he did it again. He kept doing this a couple more times before he got off the metro. It was really funny.

Hannah, has been learning about Egypt last week in History. So we watched an old favorite movie of ours, The Prince of Egypt. I had forgotten how much I had loved this movie. The music just moves you and everything. And then John went to a sleepover, so Mom, Dad, Han, and I watched The Mummy and The Mummy returns. Two movies that I had also forgotten were so amazing. (and of course its during like my favorite time period and Brendan Fraser is SO cute:D ) So that was a really good time.

I really am having a hard time sleeping here. I don’t really know why. I have figured out that when something great or anything happens, I remember every single thing about it. I remember what clothes people had on, how their hair was and etc.. So every single night, I have dreams about things that have happened in the last couple months. Like every thing that Tanner has ever said to me, I can remember and it just plays over and over in my mind. So im thinking that’s why im having trouble sleeping. I don’t know.

I really miss some people. Like, L and A. I really miss those crazy little kids.
Like on the last day were L told me to call Tanner a Duck instead of a Dork. :D Or when she called out for the whole world to hear that Tanner was a silly Goosey Head and that She didn’t like him, she just liked me. Those were really fun times. Or like when I taught her how to get to Russia. :D.
I really miss tanner. I haven’t talked to him since we left, because he’s in Florida with no internet access ☹ I really miss all my books. Since being here, Ive re-read Hp6 and HP2 over and over and over a million times.
I don’t know I just miss everyone.

I cut my hair! I think its pretty cute :D
Also, I have around 57 days until I go to Greece! Im crazy excited! Not only because im 15 and going to Greece, but that I get to see a bunch of my friends again!!!! WOOOOH!

Lately, I have been watching allot of The West Wing. Let me just say, I love Aaron Sorkin’s writing. It’s amazing. Some of the quotes are just like wow.
Like, heres an example- Josh- You know, if you were in a car accident, I wouldn’t stop for a beer.
(in reply) Donna- If you were in a car accident, I wouldn’t stop for a red light. Isnt that sweet? Ugh. Almost as cute as stuff Tanner says but not quite :D.

I have some things I want you all to pray about( I know sb is getting deep over here). First, to live in Russia, I need to know how to speak Russian (Duh), so the imb is considering putting me into Hinkson. Here’s the thing, I don’t want to go to Hinkson. I am horrible in school, its just a fact, im not stupid or anything, im just really bad at school. But since being home schooled, I get a’s and b’s easily. And Hinkson, on the other hand, Is a really hard school. I just know that I would not be able to pass Russian If I went there. And plus, I like being home schooled. So just pray about that. Second, Pray for Stephen M. He gets here tomorrow and im really excited about it! Also, pray for our family. Being together all the time is not easy. Most times everyone is annoyed with everyone else. It’s just hard altogether.
You all have asked my mom and dad about what you can send us. Now idk if they have said don’t send anything yet. But heres the stuff I would request from you all.
• MAGAZINES!!
•Coloring Books!
• C.D’s ( Anberlin, FF5, VeggieTales, Emery)
•Dove Soap.

Well, I must go. I have to write some stuff on a big poster for my room :D

Please leave me comments on here. Its feels like no one reads these things.
Thanks bye!

No, Im not dead.

Well, I havnt blogged in a while and I actually finished my school pretty early today.
So, here I am.
:D
Well all things considered, ive had kind of a crazy week and a half.
I move across the world, get a sinus infection in the process, I got laughed at by two gay german guys for being to short to reach the overhead thing on the plane, Went to one of my really close friends sweet 16, met a bunch of kids, decorated my room, and did I mention I moved across the world...?
:D

Well, I love Russia. Im an independent person so I like walking around and taking the metro and what not.
I dont have a ton of time so, lets just say im fitting in pretty fast. I went to sarah's sweet 16 and met all her friends. They all go to the christian academy so I met all of them and I was invited to go to this party tonight with her and what not then im sleeping over.
So yeah.
I love it here.
Its so cold though.
Ah.
well.
Dad needs the internet so I must go.

Oh and If your wondering what I might want for christmas, birthdays, whatever. I woulld like money. Im saving up for a trip from here to South asia, to the middle east, then im going to macedonia(yes the one in the bible) to see all my friends in each region :D
so Thats what I would like.
;D just a heads up
so yes I really need to go and what not.
Later!

Shopping, fingers,and Romeo& Juliet.

Wow.
Were three days away from being in another country.
There's so much to say but I don't really know how to summerize it all.
FPO, is a great place, but at some times can be awful.
We go to school from 9-3, go home, then go to dinner at 5, then spent most nights with the rest of my class.
I have made some of the best friends of my life here.
I've had the rare abillity to have another 15 year old girl here. We have become amazing friends and im really going to miss her allot.
I have an amazing boyfriend who would give up all his fingers just to date me. who I have to say goodbye to in three days.
I have had some crazy times here. that I have to give up in three days.

So what am I taking away from this?

Well, a new tooth.
Amazing friends.
Spiritual Depth.
And Aunts and Uncles that really like to make life interesting.


So are you excited about this move?
Yes, yes I am.
Scared? Yeah. But excited.

Ok now for stories.
Well, last night tanner was supposed to come to my quad and watch a movie with me at 7. So i was sitting out there with the computer and it gets to 7....then to 8....and so I guess that he just isnt going to come. Just then Aunt Melissa and Mom bust in the door. They told me that tanner didnt stand me up, but that he was at the hospital getting stitches....So im just like "AWWW BLESS HIS LITTLE HEART!" but they tell me he got cut on his finger to the bone and was there getting stitches. so I went to my room and then they announce that I have a phone call from Tanner Buford. Sooo I ran and answered it and he tells me he needed to call because he didnt want me to think he stood me up. And then he told me that they were playing a movie over in his quad if I wanted to come. So dad walked me over there (Because it was 9 and he had to go over there) And he told Tanner that if he was going to date his daughter, that he was going to take the other 9 fingers. And then tanner held up both of his hands and said "Well then, here you go sir!"
It was really sweet.

The other day, AR and I were walking and she thought that she saw a preying mantis.....But then she bent down and it was two bugs....Yeah. So then we keep walking. Then two minutes later we walk back and someone had squished them... So we named them Romeo and Juliet.

Today, after Laser Tag, AR told me that I had to go shopping with them, because they needed dresses for the commissioning service and told me that I was fashion so I had to help them!

I have many more stories but im very tired.

Ok. So tomorrow Grandma and Grandpa are coming!!!!
WOOOOOH!
Im so excited about it too.
I cant wait for everyone to meet them:D
SO yeah.
I actually need to clean my room.

Well, goodnight:D
Sweet dreams!