February 2011
“If men were duly to consider themselves, and turn their thoughts and reflections...”
– Joseph Smith Jr., Lectures on Faith.
what drives me crazy.
i don’t understand the male population. this is just a general statement, so i’m not pointing any fingers here, before anyone gets the wrong idea. but seriously, if you’re going to run everything you say and she says by your friends to get everyone’s opinion on how to respond to that and how to actually carry yourself in the relationship…even if it’s not a...
30 days, 30 letters. day eleven; to a deceased...
hey bud,
i’ve already written you a countless number of letters and facebook messages, but here’s a total recap:
last year, i received a phone call on a friday in november. i didn’t know the number so i didn’t bother picking up. when you called back i figured it was important and i might as well answer. i heard a cheerful voice on the other end say “is this erica...
January 2011
Romans 8:38-39 (The Message)
So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn’t hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there anything else he wouldn’t gladly and freely do for us? And who would dare tangle with God by messing with one of God’s chosen? Who would dare even to...
“You’re the God of this city, You’re the king of these people,...”
– God of This City <3
30 days, 30 letters. day ten; to someone you don't...
preface: this took a little thinking. there’s a few people that i occasionally smile at in the hallways or hug when appropriate, but do i really talk to them much? i’ve come to the realization that i have many friends that i don’t truly know inside and out…and that upsets me. but, i have chosen one to write this about…a guy that i will hug at edge, but barely talk...
30 days, 30 letters. day nine; to someone you'd...
instead of a letter, today i think i’ll just write a list of people i’d like to meet.
Audrey Hepburn
Mother Teresa
Oprah Winfrey
Mahatma Ghandi
Lucille Ball
Shirley Temple
John Travolta
Will Smith
Marilyn Monroe
Coco Chanel
Penn Badgely
& other classy people :)
“you won’t find faith or hope down a telescope, you won’t find heart...”
– -science & faith by the script.
30 days, 30 letters. day eight; to your favorite...
whaaaaaaat? internet friend? well, i guess i have like two people that i occasionally talk to, whom i’ve never actually met in person…
how about i just write to my followers?
hey there! all 33? of you…haha. thanks for putting up with my posts. i know sometimes they might get annoying, i mean, who really wants to hear about boy & friend drama, right? anyway, i appreciate...
tonight.
the drama performances at the seven project were unbelievable & indescribable. they put me in tears. God sure is fighting for us.
all i wanna do is cry. maybe it’s just an emotional night, but my head is spinning. i don’t know how or why or what i’m going through because i’m not supposed to feel sick every time i see someone. so what, maybe i still care about you. ...
30 days, 30 letters. day seven; to your ex...
hey tyler.
i don’t have that much to say…i mean i miss you, but breaking up with you was the right thing to do. i wish you would have just lived here, because i really really liked you. but life goes on, and my life is pretty wonderful right now. i hope you’re having a nice time. i’m happy for you with this new girlfriend you claim “won’t ever break your...
"Would you consider yourself a follower of Christ?...
says orlando application.
response: I grew up in a family accustomed to the experience of God only on Christmas Eve and Easter. I never fully understood Him, or considered myself particularly “religious,” because I wasn’t exposed to that lifestyle. I was the stereotypical “good kid,” and that was enough to me. I knew there was a higher power, but wasn’t too...
WatchI feel like this is needed in relation to day six’s letter.
best.video.ever. i promise you.
30 days, 30 letters. day six; to a stranger.
preface: this letter is dedicated to Robert Russell, a friend who committed suicide on November 18th, 2010.
dear anonymous,
did you know 19.3 percent of high school students have seriously considered killing themselves? suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for the age group 15-24, most caused by severe depression (http://www.teensuicidestatistics.com). it is estimated that one in every 50...
rjimz-deactivated20110516-deact asked: i love your 30 day challenge. :)
30 days, 30 letters. day five; to your future...
dearly beloved future husband with the nice hair and beautiful eyes and gorgeous smile, priceless laugh, amazing personality, fantastic sense of humor, and insanely wonderful family,
i am not too concerned about when or where i will meet you quite yet. but i know that when i do, i will love you with all i have, every day, for the rest of my life. please promise me the same. you are my dream,...
30 days, 30 letters. day four; to your closest...
dear maya,
gosh, i love you. i haven’t seen you in over six months…which is a bad situation. i cherish you a lot because you’re the best friend that will never leave (cause you’re kinda stuck with me as your cousin, haha) and i can basically tell you anything & everything. we have some of the best times, and i’m so so glad we reconnected after about 8 years of...
30 days, 30 letters. day three; to your parents.
this one is going to be rough.
dear the amazing people who raised me,
i hate that you fight all the time. i hate that i get caught in the middle of these fights. i hate that you leave me home alone afterward so you can “cool off.” i wish you had another child, so i could have someone stable in my life. i owe you a lot for taking care of me, there’s no doubt about that. but...
30 days, 30 letters. day two; to your first crush.
dear boy,
we were inseparable in 2nd through 4th grade—our moms were the best of friends, and we did almost everything together. i still have some of the sweetest memories of you, when we would go to the roller skating rink and hold hands during “couples skate,” when we’d go to that place (i forget the name of it, but it was similar to Dave & Busters) and have a total...
30 days, 30 letters. day one; to your best friend.
preface: words cannot even begin to describe how incredibly grateful i am to have the people i have in my life. there are a number of friends that i hold close to my heart, some even closer. my best friends consist of the ones who truly know me inside and out, my core go-to group of girls. but one of those girls has been here from the start…and her name happens to be kelsey burnell, the...
“can you feel it calling, can you feel it in your soul, can you trust this...”
– HILARY DUFF YOU ARE BRILLIANT. no wonder i used to pretend like i was you.
bahhhhhhhhh
i’m exhausted. and soooooooo sore from dance tryouts. it’s crazy. but since i bombed the singing & dancing auditions, i’m nervous for tomorrow’s posting of the cast list. seussical doesn’t seem like my time to shine, to be honest. oh well.
i really like not having a facebook. but i’m so clueless to half of the things i’d usually be aware...
“when the visions around you bring tears to your eyes, and all that surrounds you...”
– boy bands like ‘n sync make everything better. this will be my wedding song. makes me cry, every time.
miniature detailation.
i’m pretty sure i just made up a word but anyhow, i have absolutely no time to say what i need to say. but the necessary thoughts are: edge was amazing tonight, i missed it dearly. i’ve been so happy with my life lately, but feel like something’s not right.
i met your girlfriend tonight, she’s nice…but i didn’t appreciate seeing you two together. things...
“you’re all i ever wanted, you’re all i ever needed. so tell me what...”
– oh ‘n sync, you make my world go round.
today's ladder.
becomingcaptivated:
step 1 - remember who you are
step 2 - b.r.e.a.t.h.e.
step 3 - thank God for what’s good, tell Him about what isn’t and give Him everything you can. whether it’s easy or not.
step 4 - think about what’s important and concentrate on what is necessary.
step 5 - be confident in your decision, and forgive yourself so you can love yourself and accept your mistakes.
pretty sure that
bruno mars and michael buble are becoming my life.
happy 2011 :)
2010 was a great year. many memories to last a lifetime. i wish the best to you for 2011, own it this year. be YOU. don’t take criticism into your heart, but push it back…do what you need to do. help people. make a dream come true…heck, make your own dream come true. do it all, it’s never too late. new year, here we come <3
