Thursday, January 27, 2005

   I slip a smile in your pocket, your heart is racin' like a rocket.
So, I decide to write some more. I went to church last night, when usually I go to a women's group that my mom facilitates, but she has Spanish classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays now so I won't be able to attend for about six months.

I said hello to Stephen, and I think I caught him by surprise because he had some drink in his mouth, so, he had to gulp it down really fast and respond. I started laughing, and he blushed. Then he asked how I was doing, and all that. Steve cracks me up. ;D

I talked to Rhema (she's the pastor's daughter) for a bit, so, that was good. She's been teasing me about some "stuff"... certain people.

Also, prayer request - Jessica, a 18 year-old at my church who I adore is having some personal problems as far as realizing what God wants to do with her life, and, she has some tangled feelings about some things. So, I ask that you would pray for her. She would deeply appreciate it. ^_^

Thanks guys. That's all I have for now.
- Blitzy


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Sunday, January 23, 2005

   Youth Retreat 2005 Entry ^_^
Well, I’m back again, and thought I’d leave you some things that went on at the retreat. It’ll be pretty long, so, I apologize if I bore you with my ramblings. I just have to tell y’all about my little experience. =)

Day one: I arrive at 3:00, it’s cold and slightly breezy, and I’m quite bored myself. Everyone was standing around at the lodge’s patio, chatting until dinner. I kept feeling like a pathetic loser because I wasn’t sparking conversation with anyone. One of my promises to myself before I left was to be more friendly and outgoing. It took me a little time to actually pursue being friendly and outgoing. Haha.

Three hours later, dinner’s ready, and we all get our chairs and sit at the tables. I can’t exactly remember who I sat with; I am so tired right now I can barely remember my own name.

Well, anyway, after dinner, we have our first session. The speaker’s name was Cisco (short for Francisco), a former bass player of a band called Scarlet Thread. (By the way, the band is awesome.)

Cisco had a wonderful message, but, he’s very monotone and not animated at all. So, that was a little dreadful, but he got better with the later sessions.

Afterwards, all the kids had some free time till we had to change and go to bed. Of course, like every year, my sleep was crappy. I’m telling you, I did the math: Altogether, two nights, I got a total of about five or six hours of shut-eye. Talk about a living dead girl for the last three days....

Day two: Bleep... bleep... bleep comes my alarm clock at 5:30 am. I’m tired, but, awake. A couple other girls and I venture to the bathroom (Yes, it’s another building. We’re in the mountains here). I get into a hot shower, and get ready for day two, which, in my opinion is always the best day.

Around 1:00, the youth had what they call a “jam session”. The theme of this year was “Let’s All be Rockstars!”. They created some narly music man! I was taking pictures like crazy. Three guys were on bass, electric, and a plugged acoustic, and another dude was on the drums. Boy, that was awesome. I was sitting with a couple acquaintances named Amber and Chantelle. They were screaming to the music (you know, like in hardcore stuff?) and asked if I would do my scream. I didn’t want to at first, but then had the idea if we all did it together. We did, and mine was the highest, so, all the guys now are calling me an atomic kitten. Hahahaha. One guy said, “Dude, your scream was so girly and cool at the same time.” I chuckled, and thanked him. But, I’m not a dude, dude. I’m a dudette.

At 3:00, they were having a talent show, and I really didn’t feel like going. I was walking up to my cabin, and Amber called me over where they sitting on these logs close to the bathrooms. I came over, and sat down. They were all throwing pebbles at each other, so I joined them. Hehehe… the moment I met Travis.

He’s really nice; and, I enjoy his company. We’re buddies now, and he’s always so concerned with me. Like, asking if I’m okay, and stuff. I find it amusing. Funny too, ‘cause I asked him how old he was, and I was presuming he was 17 or 18. He’s like, 6 foot, no joke. Guess what? He’s 14.

I didn’t believe him at first because one, he was so tall, and he has a little beard thingie. FOURTEEN!?!?!? That still blows me away.

I have a fat hint that he’s got quite a crush on me. I was sitting by myself in one of the sessions, and he asked if he could sit by me. I find it real sweet of him, being so considerate of my well being. I already love him to death.

...Not, like, “like” like, (ahh, too many ‘likes’ lol) but as a friend.

He’s in two bands; one, I can’t remember of the name, and the other All But Forgotten, whom Steve is apart of. Remember Stephen? Haha.

Well, I know you’re already drooling on yourself from sleeping. I AM A PATHETIC LOSER.

Hehe, anyways. Third day’s really simple, so, don’t need to ramble on about that one.

I think I’ve written too much. Oh well. Whoever reads it – thanks. I have a soft spot for tolerant people of me. HAHA.

Well, I’m exhausted. So, good night.

The ever so boring,
- RayWing Blitz





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Thursday, January 20, 2005

   Again this year too.
Well, just a note - I called Shararyah and asked if she was going the youth retreat - she said no, because she had too many things going on this weekend. She's studying for her exams, and who knows what else.

To say the least, I'm devastated. I prayed consistently for two straight weeks, "Please God, let her go, please." And, she can't.

Well, I know one thing - I'll be a loner at the retreat. Nothing more, nothing less.

Last year, Shararyah couldn't go for the same reason - too busy.

Again this year too.
- RWB
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Wednesday, January 19, 2005

   Youth retreat, puppies, and Steven. MWUAHAHA.
Hey peeps! It's been a while!

Well, like every year, I've been packing since Monday for the youth retreat this weekend. Gosh, I am so excited, like never before. I think the reason is that Shararyah should be coming, I HOPE! Last year she had to cancel at the very last minute, and that was pretty devastating. So, please, I ask that you pray she'll be able to go! I've been prayin' every night for two weeks. Thank you!!

The theme this year is "Let's All Be Rockstars!" and everyone's bringing their instruments, amps, microphones, etc. We're having a talent show, in which I have NO CLUE what to do FOR the talent show. What is my talent? Bending your ears' off with my ramblings? Probably.

Anyway, if any of you would make a comment - what do you think my talent is?? Well, that is suitable for a talent show.

Puppies! Puppies are so cute. ^_^ For my birthday, (Feb. 22) I'm getting one. My mom has a good friend whom breeds Pomarians - little, poof-ball dogs. I went last week to look at them, and Winnie had three boys. A cream one, a dark chocolate/black one, and an all black one. I think I'm going to be getting the cream one, but, I'm gonna go again to play and see which personality I like the best.

It's been a year and two months since my yorkie died, and I've been wanting another little pup for a long time. So, finally, I'm getting one. ^____^ I will get it when it's about five weeks, and that'll be around my b-day.

Steven... MWUAHAHA.

That's all I have to say.

All right, I'll probably make a post after the youth retreat, and I bought a camera so I might upload a picture or two for you guys. ^_^
See ya...
- Blitzy









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Saturday, January 8, 2005

   Spaghetti dinner went well. . . .
Well, thought I would tell you guys about the 'sketti dinner. ^_^

Got there at 2 pm... pouring rain, right? And earlier that morning, SNOW! In the desert!! I was really psyched about that...

We drive up to the community center, and we're the first ones there, so, we just sat in my mom's truck till somebody with the keys got there. I had forgotten my jacket, so, when our youth pastor got there, I ran inside, trying not to get wet. Once inside, I kinda lounged around, nothing to do. Then, they told us to set up the tables and chairs, yadda yadda. I kinda felt misplaced at first, because it seemed as if I was bothering everyone... like normal... -_-

Anyhoo, we got the tables up, and then the table covers, etc. Once everything was ready, Jeremiah (youth leader) went through a waitor/waitress etiquette and the kitchen workers went back and began cooking the spaghetti. It was rather simple, nothing complicated... I mean, we were serving a salad, spaghetti, and desert... it's not like we had a huge menu or anything.

People started walking in around 5:15, and Brittany (hostess) seated them. Fortunately, Steven (my partner in crime... I mean... lol! My waitor partner guy) got his family, and I got mine! So, that was fun. I kept running across the room, asking if he needed any help. His response? "Nope." Haha...

At one point, my table was eating, and his table was eating, and he was leaning on the wall across from me, and he kept glancing, turning his head, and it was cracking me up. So, I just started laughing and his face got all red... it was hilarious... ^^

Of course, we're just friends... nothing more... I think him and Jessica (one of my idols!) are like, "under the rug" boyfriend/girlfriend. At least, it seems that way. She's a lot older than him, though. Oh well.

Around 7, I had two more tables to serve, and by then, I had a throbbing headache, an empty, growling stomach (hadn't eaten since about 10 that morning) and SORE feet. So, I begged for some Advil from Erin (Jessica's mommy ^_^) and I sat down and had some spaghetti. Shew.

Actually, forgot to mention - Rebecca and I are getting along. I mean, we don't hang out or anything, but if I need to talk to her... like, I had to order from her at the dinner (she was working in the kitchen) and we were having small talk... so, I guess that's progress, right? Truly, it's extremely relieving without all that tension between us.

ANYWAYS... yeah, as you know, reading on about my ramblings, the dinner went well. Came home last night, and watched the Rebel Billionaire... awesome show! ^____^

Ohh yeah... guess what?? My prior post - cat got stuck - two nights ago, my OTHER cat - Duchess - came in, all wet on her stomach, her legs, and her tail... she had fallen (somehow) into a bucket of gasoline!! And, you know how cats just LUUURRRVE water, right? rofl... we had to give her a bath in the sink... which, she did not enjoy...

It's still not all off. That stuff is really difficult to wash off. Poor thing... I almost think that our neighbour kid, Douglas, poured it on her... to catch her on fire, or something... little demonic--

Umm. Hi. lol

I dunno why lately my cats have such bad luck... >_<

Allrighty, out for now!
- RayWing Blitz
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Wednesday, January 5, 2005

   Ahh... my poor kitty... =(
Well... I have a cat... two, actually. One of them, who I've named Hope - found her as a tiny kitten on my window sill one morning - disappeared a few days ago. I was worried sick, thinking she had been squished by a car, or just simply dropped of the face of the earth - I dunno.

Yesterday, I was walking out in our backyard and I heard this really gargly meow. So, I opened the door to our shed and out comes running Hope like a little firecracker. She had been locked in the shed! For days!!

I yelled, "Hope! Kitty, kitty!" but she didn't come. I was relieved that she was okay, much less alive, but then I realized that she'd been in there for at least a week.

A couple hours later, in comes Hope, jumping up on the shelf and starts scoffing up the cat-food, and in between swallows meows really lowly. Poor thing was starving to death. =( She's doing fine today, but most of the day she stays inside and sleeps, lol. I'm hoping she'll thicken up a bit because she's really skinny. See, Hope is a real adventurer... and well, I guess she learned her lesson the hard way. I'm just glad she's all right!

Anyhoos...

Day after tomorrow is the spaghetti dinner - and I'm excited! ^^ My mom has to take me to Wal*Mart to get a shirt, 'cause I'll be dressing up as a waitress again; you know, black pants, white polo or something, a name tag, etc. Tee hee. =D

I'm also very ecstatic about the youth retreat coming up; that's all I can think about, practically! Shararyah (best friend) should be able to go, at least, I'm praying so! She almost went last year but then cancelled because something going on that weekend with her family. Only downside being that if she doesn't go, I wouldn't have anyone to hang out with - which, could be a drag... I dunno, maybe it's time I spend my time with a different crowd. I know Steve offered that I hang out with him and Jared... hmmm...

*sigh* Allrighty, well, I'll talk to you guys later!
- RWB




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Saturday, January 1, 2005

   Happy New Year, everyone!
Hey guys!! So, how was everyone's holidays?? Mine were blessed, as always. Let's see... this is what I got for Christmas... ^___^

1. Makeup set... really big one too, from Mom. Should've seen my dad's face when I pulled that out... HAHA.
2. PAINT SHOP PRO 9!!!! YAY!!!
3. Leathette Collector's Editions of the Hobbit, LOTR, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales. Those are soooooo nice.
4. Little ceramic boxes of different things - hat, dress, bird house, etc.
5. Swan Song - one of the best books I ever read. It's my Robert R. McCammon - I highly recommend it!
6. Calligraphy technique book.... now all I need is the brushes and such.
7. Grandma crocheted me a blanket with every possible colour in it!!
8. Three CDs - Jeremy Camp, Building 429, and Enya. ^_^

And... I think that's it... I think. O_o Might come in and edit this when I think of more, rofl.

Anyhoo, updating now!

Coming this Friday, my youth group is having a spaghetti dinner to raise money for the youth retreat, which will be the 21-23. I wanted to be a waitress originally, like last year, but, got the position of "Quality Control", as my youth leader called it. Which, I go around and essentially ask people how things are going, and if they need anything. Which, of course, is all right.

But... change of plans! Last night, I was standing there, at youth group after the service... just kinda bored... no one to talk to. And this guy keep on waving his hand in my direction. At first, I thought he was waving at someone else. Then, he did it about three more times, and by this, I just waved back. Then... he started walking over to me! My heart was racing, because, no one ever approaches me. Next, he said, "Hi... you seemed really nice so, I thought I would come talk to you." My hands are sweaty when I reply... "Ohh, well, thanks," but it sounded all shaky. I made a fool of myself!! ROFL

Anyway, we had a nice conversation, when, my youth pastor came up, and asked, "Do you both hate each other?" I chuckled, and Steve (the guy) said "No." So, guess what? We're paired together to do the spaghetti dinner together as waitors!!

...Okay, sorry, thought that was funny. But, I'm kinda nervous, you know? I don't "like" him, but, maybe we'll become friends. ^_^

Allrighty, well, my mom is begging me to come to watch this movie with Sylvester Stalone... and she says, "He's really young, and really cute." HAHAHA.

Peace out.
- Blitzy
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Wednesday, December 22, 2004

   Go-Cart anyone?
Allrighty, so, yesterday, my dad and my grandparents went out of town to visit a lady from our church who had ipendex (sp?) surgery. And after that, they ran around to do some errands. Finally, the three of them arrived home around 5:00 or so, and in the bed of my mom's big truck was a go-cart!!! A really nice, two-seater, BRAND NEW! It's one of my brother's, and one of my Christmas presents. I am so excited! =D

Well, before I go, I probably won't be making any other posts until after the holidays. So, HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A MERRY NEW YEAR!!! XD

Love,
- RayWing Blitz
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Saturday, December 18, 2004

   Hehe, you're lucky I don't let your name out.
Well, hello again. I just thought I would leave you a minor update.

Unlike someone I’m having some problems with, I’m not cowardly to post somewhere else about them. So, I warn you, this is most likely a rant.

Last Friday, I went to youth group, and gave this girl a letter. I had finally just looked to God, and I knew it was my place to be humble, because she wasn’t; actually, I strongly believe she’s in denial about something or other. Anyways, one word to describe all my feelings in one? Lost. Completely lost. I just was so lost in what to do about it. So, I called out to God, and I prayed. . . then a thought struck. Instead of approaching her, I would write her a nice, mature letter expressing my feelings and my ideas. I must say I was disappointed by her response, because that’s not what I was trying to get through at all. Sure, I did say ask for forgiveness, but it wasn't all about me at her feet beseeching for her friendship once again because I am so desperate. After reading it, I almost said that the letter was wasted effort but I know it wasn't. Still, though, I am deeply disappointed that she couldn't have been more mature about it. Although, both my parents were very proud of me - that I did push away my pride and just step up to the plate. I even opened up at Women’s Group, and many thought I had grown spiritually, and that they would have a difficult time being humble.

I do know for a fact that the Lord gave me the words to say in that letter. When I was typing it up, I kept telling myself, "Give me the wisdom, God, give me the words."

She meant to talk to me at church last Sunday, but, we missed each other. I came to the early service, and she came to the late one.

I had planned on going to youth group last night, but was lazy and didn’t. Funny too, as I sat there, my best friend called from the church: “WHERE ARE YOU!?” and I was like, “Ah dang it!” because I was sure Shararyah wouldn’t be coming, but I was wrong, obviously. Oh well, I’ll see her Sunday.

Anyway, I did my part, and that’s all that is required of me. Yes, I’m talking to you, and you know who you are. The ball’s in your court. In other words, are you going to do something to resolve this crap, or are you going to let it slide?

Peace out.
- RWB

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Tuesday, December 14, 2004

   Tee hee. . . . .
Well, to letcha know, Shararyah's play went great, despite that you couldn't hear what most of the kids were saying. When she came on stage, I started cracking up... not because she was doing badly but because I was very excited to see her perform. I must admit Shararyah was the loudest (I could hear her over everyone else) and she was the only one that had her accent down pat. GOOD JOB, SHARARYAH!!! I LOVE YOU!! ^___^

Anyways, she told me that she appreciates all your prayers. =)

After the play, we stopped by one of my dad's co-workers' house, and then stopped by a good friend's house. On the way out, we all were starving so we had Jack in the Box.

Shew! I was very tired... got home, hit the sack, and slept like a log. Then... well, I got a rude awakening from my father at 8:00 in the morning... >_<

I've been busy the last couple days, so, I haven't been able to get on the computer much. So when I got on tonight I though I'd make a post here =)

OH YEAH... ALL YOUR LOTR FANS... ROTK EXTENDED EDITION CAME OUT TODAY!!!! WHOOHOO!!!!!! ^________^ Too bad the Wal*Mart here is ALL SOLD OUT!! GRRRR!

At any rate, comments??
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