I am going on an adventure today.

No I'm not.

Yes I am.

No I'm not.

Yes I-- okay.

I am going with Jenny, Keith, and Micah [maybe some others?] to a state park. I'm pretttyy excited about it. Of course, I will probably update about this tomorrow.

But. Last night was cool. And worth mentioning.

I went for a walk around campus last night. It was absolutely beautiful.

I'm definitely a thunderstorm girl, and there was this BIG cloud almost over the Commons. Reasons why this was awesome:

#1. The cloud was like, five times bigger than the Commons.

#2. The lighting would come in pretty purple flashes, or sharp, bright bolts.

#3. It was totally a "Wow, God's amazing because this cloud is stinking HUGE and powerful, and beautiful.

#4. It did not rain on me :]

It was a humbling moment for me, because there I was just walking, but up in the sky, God's power and control was revealed. So neat. :]

Also, I dreamt last night that Charlie and I went snowboarding. On the beach. And there were a lot of penguins there. Weird.

Well, time to prepare for today's adventure.

Peace :]

Picture of the Day: Not "the cloud" but "a cloud" 

I am in lovvee with these lyrics.

"Soon" by Brooke Fraser...

Soon and very soon  

My King is coming 

Robed in righteousness  

And crowned with love 

When I see Him  

I shall be made like Him 

Soon and very soon 

 

Soon and very soon I'll be going 

To the place He has prepared for me 

There my sin erased 

My shame forgotten 

Soon and very soon 

I will be with the One I love 

With unveiled face I'll see Him 

There my soul will be satisfied 

Soon and very soon 

Soon and very soon  

See the procession 

The angels and the elders  

'Round the throne 

At His feet I'll lay my crowns 

My worship 

Soon and very soon 

 

Though I have not seen Him 

My heart knows Him well 

Jesus Christ the Lamb 

The Lord of heaven 

--P.S. A quick update:

-Momma's doing better.

-Pecan [Cat's guinea pig] died.

-My flyer went out in a big e-mail today :]

-I am a confused girl, but praying. I know God's got it alll taken care of, I just need to trust, trust, trust.

-I'm shooting a commercial tomorrow.

-I was on a film shoot last weekend. Fun!

-I like my job.

-I talked to Bekah Pepper today.

Picture of the Day: W1L1

Not like Hillsong United was amazing or anything...

OH WAIT. THEY WERE.

Dude. 

For real. 

Hillsong United was OFF. THE. HOOK.

Proobbbably more memorable than the Audio Adrenaline concert. 

And Audio A was mad awesome; yeah I was the girl that hand pounded Mark Stewarts hand...

But seriously.

Thanks to some very fortunate "happenings" we got FRONT ROW SEATS!

Yes, FRONT STINKING ROW.

Ah-freaking-mazing.

I was very sweaty.

My calves are sore from jumping.

But the concert was worth it.

The band played so well and led the whole audience into some real intense worship.

Probably the second most powerful worship experience ever.

[The first being the last night of The Masters Inn]

I got a really cool T-shirt to remember the night.

However I do not have pictures because my camera is broken :[.

"Bummerrr!"

Either way, concert= incredible and worth every penny!

Oh wait, one more thing.

At one point they opened the doors of the auditorium and the ocean breeze came in.

SO AWESOME.

In other news.

I'm back in Virginia.

I wish I wasn't. 

I miss home.

Momma's teeth hurt and I wish I could have stayed longer to help her out around the house and stuff.

Since Mom's out of commission, I wanted to help Daddy at work.

That didn't happen.

I skipped out on Hillsong United concert #2 because I'm really tired.

I didn't get to say goodbye to EMILY or KATIE. [I emphasized these names because I know you guys check to see if I mentioned you in my blog]

This WAS the best Jersey visit so far.

Not to be a downer, but someone please remind me next year not to take summer courses so I could be with my family and friends from home more. 

Thanks.

Oh, and Chipotle is awesome.

So is Starbucks and homemade dinners with shrimp and "funny ronis"

Peace.

Picture of the Day: Now With Added Lyrics!

Cereal boxes.

First off. Hillsong United concert today. SO STINKING STOKED.

Second. Maybe it's just me, but remember when the back of cereal boxes would have super fun games and riddles and mazes? I miss that. I am currently eating "Honey Smacks" for breakfast and I am really disappointed in their box. There are no fun or entertaining games on it, just an advertisement for a flash drive you get if you send in 8 box coupons. Also, the box is Star Trek themed. Now, I really enjoyed the new Star Trek movie, but it was rated PG-13. Is a PG-13 movie appropriate for a cereal box that 5 year-olds will be looking at. There's nothing inappropriate on the box, but if kids want to go see the movie, there are sexual-ish scenes and references that are not suitable for the eyes of children under 13. The flash drive prize is recommended for children 8 and up; that's pretty young. Couldn't they have used Up or something instead of Star Trek? I would imagine that most kids eating this cereal would be between the ages of 4 and 13 [with the exception of me haha].

I don't know. These are just my thoughts.

Picture of the Day: The Box that Needs Fixin'!

Oh, and one more thing.

Today, Katie, Emily, and I sang "C.S. Lewis Song" in church today. You can't see me, but I'm the ghost that sings occasionally and is playing the piano :]

"I can't shake this fire deep inside my heart"

I am SO EXCITED FOR THIS CONCERT(S)! Hillsong United recently released their new album, A_CROSS // the_EARTH and it is OFF. THE. HOOK. I am now in possession of my tickets and am looking forward to getting to the venue EARLY so I can be as close to the stage as possible. I seriously cannot even express how ecstatic I am right now.

P.S. This has been the best trip to Jersey thus far. Definitely digging it!

Picture of the Day: Summer. Swings. Sunshine. S-friendship.

LYRICS of the Day: You Hold Me Now [Hillsong United]

On that day when I see

All that You have for me

When I see You face to face

There surrounded by Your grace

All my fears swept away

In the light of your embrace

When Your love is all I need

And forever I am free

Where the streets are made of gold

In Your presence here to hold

Let these songs of heaven rise to you alone

No weeping, no hurt or pain

No suff'ring You hold me now

You hold me now

No darkness no sickening

No hiding You hold me now, 

You hold me now

In this life fin'lly stand

Through my joy and my pain

Knowing there's a greater day

There's a hope that never fails

When You're name is lifted high

And forever praises last

For the glory of Your Name

I'll be livin' for the day

When the world has finally cease

All creation rest in peace

Let these songs of heaven rise to you alone

For eternity

All my heart will give

All the glory to Your name

Bennys Go Home.

I'm back in Jersey :]. Beautiful, beautiful New Jersey [Rebekah Pepper, stop what you're thinking, you KNOW that my state is awesome]

So while driving  up, I noticed a few things.

1. The water under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is beautiful. Today is was this really pretty teal/green. Ahh, it was beautiful. As I was getting off the bridge the scenery was just awesome. There was this pretty cliff-like piece of land and paired with the colored water, the picture could have been found on an island. So cool.

2. I am a very impatient driver. But then again, there are a lot of stupid people on the road, so I guess there's a slight excuse for my lack of patience. I almost got hit by a Delaware driver who wasn't looking, and a lot of stereotypically bad drivers added to their bad reputation by cutting me off, driving under the speed limit, and just sitting at green lights. 

3. I am not looking forward to the multitude of Bennys hitting up my Jersey beach. They are already heading my way, as evident by the New York plates  on the road today. Sighh. Bennys, go home please.

Anywho. Despite the Benny influx, I am really excited to be home. Tomorrow should be fun, I have an eye doctor appointment in the morning, then I'm meeting Emily and Katie for coffeeeee/practicing our song for church, then ultimately Thompson Park! :]

Should be tiiggghhhttttt. I'll update soon :]

Picture of the Day: Oh, Hi Jersey!