The things people have recognized me as this week...

-Exercise girl

-The girl who knows everyone

-Short, brown haired, extroverted girl

Hahaha my life.

I have so much to write about... so I'm just going to say it all.

in remembrance of today

September 11 always make me sad. I always feel the need to tell where I was on September 11 because I remember the day pretty vividly. I remember sitting in my sixth grade math class with Mr. Basiak. A teacher came into our classroom and asked if anyone had parents who worked in New York City, saying that traffic would be really bad getting home. Keep in mind I'm from Jersey and soooo many people commute to work in the city.

It wasn't until I went home that I found out what was going on. I walked through the door and looked for my mom; I discovered her sitting in the basement in front of the TV with tears down her face. That was when I saw it. Across the television screen were people running from smoke and the World Trade Center tumbling to the ground. In an instant I was sobbing. I was so scared! I cried basically all day. I met my brother when he hopped off the bus and told him the news, and within minutes we were all glued to the TV. I had vocabulary homework to do for science that day, but it took me hours to do because I was so distracted. I was afraid that a plane would hit my house and hurt my family. My dad finally came home and our whole family was just sad and in awe of how something so terrible could happen. Corinne's uncle died in the towers, along with so many more.

The next day my dad took us to a park where you could see smoke from the towers across the bay.  Red Bank had a memorial over at the Waterfront Park, with countless candles, pictures, and flowers in remembrance of those lost. There were so many "Have you seen this person?" pictures. :[ Months later, we went to another park area and saw the two tall lights that replaced the towers. 9/11 always gets to me. If it's 9:11 p.m., I need to see the clock turn to 9:12. I'm always remembering that day.

how can i stand here with you and not be moved by you?

Last night's awake was incredibly moving. God has my life in his hands and I am SO confident of that. I know He will provide for me and do great things for my life. Last night was a time of surrender, of humbleness, and praise. God is so good and I am so thankful.

I feel like there is more that I needed to say. If I remember, I will post it.

Picture of the Day: I love my Family!

The Three 'S's of the College Student's Life

Studies.

Sleep.

Social Life.

In my college experience I have discovered that one of these three must be sacrificed in order to have the other two. The girl down the hall from me goes to sleep by 11, thus giving up her social life. My friend upstairs forgets that his assignments are due because he's busy with friends. As for me, I have not had a reallll night's sleep [we'll say at least eight hours] since... oh.... I forget. I need to start sleeping. I'm doing well in school and have been meeting a lot of new people, but right now I am exhausted! And my body is starting to regret it. Uh oh... :[

So here I am a week in, focusing on school and my social life. My classes are AH-MAZ-ING. Love 'em all! Sans Philosophy because it's online. Not digging the online class thang.

I've been to the beach a few times, baked A LOT [maybe too much, lol] and have been making an effort to hit the gym every day. So far, so good. Except there has been a lot of drama already, DUN DUN DUN! :[ Not down with that, especially since we're only one week into the semester. However, things are clearing up, so that's good.

I'm planning on Daniel fasting it soon, I'm feeling led, so we'll see where that goes.

Let's see, what else is worth saying...

Oh, true. I won at Apples to Apples. Holllllllleeerrr!

Picture of the Day: Today is Keith's Birthday

I haven't written in a week...

Bummer. Sorry. Haha. I moved back to school this week so things have been pretty hectic. Between orientation, going to the beach, and meeting new people I have really kept myself occupied.

I am INCREDIBLY blessed with some awesome roommates and floormates this year! I am stoked for what's in store.

Soooo about life. I don't understand why, but for the first time, really ever, I am having SUCH a hard time with forgiveness. Maybe I need time, maybe more space. I will "forgive" but then when I come face to face with what hurt me, the bitterness comes back. It is so hard. I definitely have a weight on my shoulders right now, but I am staying optimistic. My God is the God who provides! He will get me through and teach me how to love and truly forgive. 

Peace!

Picture of the Day: Photobooth with some adorable girlies!

Click the links within the lyrics :]

Savior I come

Quiet my soul remember

Redemptions hill

Where Your blood was spilled

For my ransom

Everything I once held dear

I count it all as lost

Lead me to the cross

Where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees

Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself

I belong to You

Oh Lead me, lead me to the cross

You were as I

Tempted and tried

Human

The word became flesh

Bore my sin in death

Now You're risen

Everything I once held dear

I count it all as lost

To your heart

To your heart

Lead me to your heart

Lead me to your heart

This should have been posted a billion years ago...

R.I.P. Tigre.

In memory of Tigre El Pescado Lord/Morris/Allocco

[Approximately] July 13, 2009- August 12, 2009

May he rest in peace. In the sewer.