Five.

The greatest day

of your life is the one on

which you decide your life

is your own. The gift of life

is yours - it is an amazing

journey - and you get to

determine the quality of it.

Live the next five years on

purpose. Now is the time.

Imagine the possibilities.

Go places, have adventures,

make a real difference, do

what you love. Follow your

dreams, they know the way.

"Dan Zadra"

A book simply with the number "5" as the title with a sub heading that reads
"Where will you be five years from today?" caught my attention when I put it up for sale as apart of our new merchandise for Thanksgiving season at Starbucks. We only received two copies and I bought both of them. One for me and one for Alex.

Friday Night, Alex and I went to my Starbucks and just
C H I L L E D.

We had an awesome conversation which brings me to why I bought this book. We wanted to write a song. We didn't know what we wanted to write the song about until I started to unload my feelings on her. Everything that I have been feeling for the past couple of days. ((hence my quote,unquote "depressing/emo" statuses.)) She started to write ideas that spurred from our conversation in a random blank journal. We came up with an idea...

"The pain from a RISK taken and failed will last but for just a season. The regret from not ever taking that RISK will be forever."

That brought me back to when I first read Dan Zadra's quote as I put the book on the shelf. Life is happening now. And right now is a good time. "5" is a book about life. A book that asks you the simple question: "Where will you be five years from today?"

This is your life, your one-and-only life. Over the
next five years, what do you really want to do? What
do you really want to have? What do your really want
to be? Where do you really want to go? There are no
rules here. this is not a work book, it's a play book.
This is not a "here's how" book, it's a "why not?"
book. So be daring, be bold and be true to yourself!

I have always been asked the question "Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?" And I intend on finding the answer and taking "that" risk. All with the focus and intent of staying in God's will and not my own.

I want to make my life count.
I don't want to regret not taking that risk.
I will dream and I will dream BIG! ((why not?))

SO

WHY

NOT

ME?

WHY

NOT

NOW?

Can you tell that I like this book? And all I have done is skimmed it. So go to Starbucks and get this book. I will leave you with one last thought:

You will never have more time that you do right now.

Many of these quotes in this post were written by "Dan Zadra"
Thanks Dan.

Just Felt Like Posting This.

One of the only people I can always count on.

I love you chewy. You always bring a smile to my face.

Question #3

What is the best/favorite way that YOU like to worship God?*

*NOTE: 

And don't tell me what I wanna hear.

Be Real. 

If the way you worship best is serving others then say that rather than "Oh lifting my hands in the air... " ((not that doing that is bad in any way shape or form)) 

November 2, 2008

Question #2

This may sound like a stupid question and very shocking for some people that I may be asking it. But look at this question as if someone you never knew who just became a new Christian came up to you and asked you.

"What is so bad about cursing or swearing?" "What is so bad about saying 'bad' words?"

October 24, 2008

Question #1

Why do we as human being feel we must look, act, be a certain way?

October 22, 2008

Questions of Why.

I'm not going to explain why I will randomly ask these certain questions, just comment an answer if you will. Answer by any means necessary. Thanks.

Wow, just Wow. :) -> Seeing Mrs. Palin

Thousands lined up outside of Germain Arena to participate in the Road to Victory Rally, starring Sarah Palin. We, My Mom, Hunter, Mrs. Howard, Alex, Ben & I arrived there around 10:30 and got at the end of the line which was at that time probably 1,500 deep. Many vendors lined the line selling buttons, hats, t-shirts, bumper stickers and much more. As the good Americans that we are we decided to participate, showing our support for the McCain-Palin ticket as we purchased multiple buttons. 

The doors soon opened at 11(ish) and people slowly inched through security. We finally got in and were directed to a certain section. That section was in the back, you know those people who sit behind the candidate while they speak. Ya, that section. Although that would have been really cool, we didn't come to get on T.V. or look at the back of her head the whole time, we came to see and support her.  So we walked through many rows and found seats that we liked. The arena, slowly filled and continued to fill and fill and fill! It was packed, many were turned away.  

Finally, the moment arrived Sarah is in the building. The lights went down, the spotlights shone, and music, applause and cheers filled the air. As soon as Sarah Palin stepped on the runway, the crowd went insane. I was overwhelmed with emotion and on the verge of tears. WOW! It's her, it's really her! I still can't get over it. wow. 

Her speech inspired, compelled, and touched the thousands that filled the arena, and millions that watched it on T.V. Man, I just freaking love her! She is so awesome, refreshing and exciting. I really wish I could vote for her ticket, but since I can't, you the readers of this blog, who are eligible to vote, Get out their and vote for PALIN! 

Before, I go I want to tell you about this one protester. He kept yelling at her while she talked about Iraq and the war. Sarah being fed up yet extremlly composed turned to face him a said "Sir, My son is in Iraq right now fighting for your right to protest" ((that was paraphrased)) the crowd responded with a thunderous roar. This creeper was escorted out while we cheered. More hecklers were escorted out while making rude remarks about the war. Sarah proceeded with great poise and pride. 

God Help Us, God Bless America, our Troops and God Bless SARAH PALIN and that other guy she's running with, oh ya Mr. McCain. :) 

wow, just wow.

Go HERE for a lot more Palin Pics.