More painting!

I've been looking off and on for a picture, canvas, or pair of either to hang over my bead for a LONG time. I've tried a single canvas before and it just looked too small. To buy a picture large enough for the space I need would be WAY over my budget. So last night, I decided to take it upon myself to create something that would work above my bed. The challenge is that my bedroom is painted in a taupe color, but my comforter is black and white, accented with red pillows. I wanted the canvases to be primarily black, white, and red to stick with the theme. I wasn't sure what was going to transpire from my mind to the canvas, but here's what I got...and it works for me for now.

The latest...

I don't have a huge topic to post on today. It's just been a while since I've written anything so I thought I'd share what's been going on in this blessed life of mine.

I just got back from a weekend of worship at a youth conference in Mississippi. We sang with Jeremy and as always, it was a wonderful experience. I can't begin to explain how thankful I am for my fellow ToneRangers (our praise team's name until we can think of an official one..haha). We are truly like a family and get along so well. We laugh hysterically at one another on one hand, but turn right around and pray with each other during tough times and when we are most desperately in need of God's hand. I thank my God for placing them in my life and giving me the opportunity to sing with them. Here's a picture, minus Dustin and Will. I love them too but couldn't find a picture of everybody!



Along those lines, we just found out last week that we're recording our first CD in March! We're super excited! A guy that produced some of Acappella's albums is coming down and we're going to try and cram in recording an entire CD in one weekend. It'll have some original songs of Chad's, as well as some new arrangments of familiar songs. I'll let you all know when it's finished in case someone would like one! :)

I've been sick this past week. I have felt like a bobble head! My head felt stuffy and my ears started feeling stopped up. I went to the doctor Thursday and got a shot and some antibiotics. I'm not 100%, but much better.

I'm currently obsessed with the Bachelor (shout out to Katie who I've watched with every week!!!). I am such a HUGE Jason fan and just honestly don't think there's anyone good enough for him on this show. I really like Stephanie from Huntsville, but I just don't think they go together. I think he probably wants to like her, but I don't see it going anywhere with them. Jillian is fun. She's real, and I like that. She doesn't seem to change who she is when she's with him. But, I still don't think she's good enough. I like Melissa, too. She's cute and seems sweet, but doesn't seem to be mature enough to be a mother. Again, not good enough. So what's the underlying theme here? He needs me. Yes.

I guess that's about it for now. I can't think of anything else earth shattering to share. I hope all my blogging buddies have a great week. Let's pray for snow!

Free Layouts, anyone???

Thanks to a fellow blogger, I found new (FREE) layouts at leeloublogs.blogspot.com. There aren't a ton of them, but there are some really cute ones. Have fun!

New Layout Coming Soon....

So, I've played around too much trying to change my background so now I've messed it up completely. The website I usually use is down, so I can't get another one right now and this old one is all I can find. Just wanted everyone to know this isn't my first choice! Does anyone have a cool website with layouts other than www.thecutestblogontheblock.com???

I've been tagged....

I overlooked one of Martina's posts and neglected to see that I had been tagged! Here is what I am supposed to do: reveal five of my addictions then bestow this award on 5 other bloggers. So, here they are:

1. FACEBOOK/BLOGS/EMAIL: I will never reveal how many times a day I check facebook, blogs, and email. That will remain in the closet. Even at school I can be in the middle of a lesson and walk over to my desk to quickly press the "send/receive" button to check to see if I've gotten an email. It seriously is an addiction because it overtakes me and I just have no control! :)

2. Food: So this one isn't easy to admit. I feel like somewhere in the blogging world of reality I am standing before you saying, "My name is Amy and I am a foodaholic." Seriously, it makes me happy and it temporarily fulfills me. However to date, I am learning to be addicted to stinkin' fruit, yogurt, water, and wheat bread. Everything good is no longer a part of my life...at least not on a regular basis.

3. Reality television: Television makes me happy. I am typically not home enough to watch a ton of it actually, but my DVR is my best friend. When I have a chance, I love to catch up on what I've missed. Shows like the Bachelor and American Idol are my absolute favorites. They are two that I always try to watch when they're on. I'm so excited every night they come on.

4. Texting: This might just be the greatest invention of the century. I am not a huge phone person most of the time. I love that I can send a text really quickly if there's something I need to know, then go about my business while I wait for the person to text me back. I must say, I'm a good "texter backer." Most of the time I write back immediately.

5. My family, my friends, and my God: Obviously, if I were going in order of importance this would be at the top. I honestly feel like the most blessed girl in the world because of the people God has placed in my life. I have the greatest family ever, the absolute best friends anyone could ask for, and the most faithful and patient God who bestows on me more grace and mercy than I even come close to deserving.

I tag Ginger Willingham, Meredith Wallace, Jennifer Wilbeck, and Katie Howard.

I tag you all!

Alright everyone- most of us have listed our New Year's resolutions and vented about what we needed to before we began this new year. If you're like me, I haven't posted since because there's just not a lot going on. So, I found this random list of questions online and I tag ALL OF YOU to re-post. It's like the surverys we've all seen and done before, but the questions are totally different and unique. Humor me and participate, please???

20 Questions:

1. Do you own a box of crayons? Yes! I won't lie. I do like to color.

2. Do you always wear a seatbelt? Yes, I do.

3. When do you shower most often? I most often shower in the mornings, and thanks to Cort and Trey, I can listen to CDs or the radio while I shower now! Love it!

4. What is the last thing you purchased? I guess the last thing I purchased was a new pair of sunglasses from TJ Maxx.

5. How often do you remember your dreams? I remember my dreams almost all the time. They mostly consist of being trapped in a house with snakes or my teeth falling out or becoming crooked again. Those dreams I have had several times each.

6. How do you vent your anger? I most definitely have to talk about it.

7. Where were you on September 11, 2001? I was teaching school when the principal came on the intercom and told us to check the internet for information on what was going on. I went straight to the office and asked. The secretary told me.

8. What is your ringtone? It's different for different people- but the general one is "We Belong Together" by Gavin Degraw.

9. What is one thing you're looking forward to? Singing at "MississippiFest"

10. Do you get eight hours of sleep each night? Ummm, usually not.

11. How is your mood today? My mood is pretty mellow. I'm not in a bad mood necessarily, just middle of the road.

12. Have you ever changed your clothes in a vehicle? Yes

13. What is one thing you've learned about life? I've learned that if you depend on anyone or anything to make you happy, you'll never experience true joy.

14. What is something you want to do within the next week? I need to take a couple pairs of pants to get hemmed.

15. Do you care what people think of you? I wish I could say no, but yes...I do.

16. What scent are you wearing right now? Black Amethyst from B & B Works

17. What do you carry with you at all times? cell phone, gum, and lip gloss

18. What was the last gift you gave someone? a canvas I painted

19. What's one car you will never buy? PT Cruiser

20. How much money would it take for you to give up the internet for a year? Wow....it would take a whole lot for me to give it up for a week, much less a year. I just don't know about this one...

It's your turn!!!! Take this survey and RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!

2009

I can't believe that it's New Year's Eve and we are about to ring in a new year. It seems like only a few weeks ago that I was writing my resolutions and attempting to motivate myself to make 2008 MY year, to follow through with my goals, and change a lot of things in my life. Unfortunately, discipline isn't a virtue I was able to teach myself this past year. Many things I wanted to change have remained unchanged and many things I wanted to complete have remained incomplete. Today, as I think about the year to come, I am determined to take control of my life. For too long, I have been complacent and content to allow fear, worry, doubt, and plain ole negativity take me down for the count. I vow to you, my fellow blog readers, that I am going to try my hardest, through my God, to refuse to let Satan tempt me to do that for even one more day. So many aspects of my life that I want to be different are within reach and I am going to pray fervently that this will be the year it will happen. I pray for more faith- in God and in myself because I have Him fighting for me. I pray for discipline and self-respect. For self-control and contentment. For HOPE.... Here's to 2009! Happy New Year to you all!!!