Two Weeks...

In two weeks, I graduate. That is such a crazy thought! I'm still trying to get it into my brain, that High School is almost over. I remember seeing Janina graduate, and thinking "My graduation seems so far away", then seeing Justin graduate and still thinking that same thing, but now, here I am. It's kind of a scary thought to think I'll be graduating. School life is all I've ever known, it's safe and routine, but now it's ending. Im going to be taking college classes, and working, not attending the High School youth group, but instead going to the College and Career group. I have to grow up, it's a reality, and it's scary.
Now I know how it feels to want to go back in time. I wish I could re-live just a week of High School, and have in mind the knowledge of life that I know now, but didn't then. Maybe I would have work harder on my projects, and put in just a little extra effort. Maybe I would have been more outgoing and done more school activities. But now all I can say is "maybe I would have".
I know that this life that I'm living isn't really mine but God's, and that's a comforting thought. He know what lies ahead in my life, what classes I'll take, what job I'll do, what new friends I'll make, but He also knows the fear and sadness in my heart (who though I'd be saying those two words, two weeks before I graduate?). He knows that this is a big change for me, and that I'm a little anxious over the thought of "growing up", but I know that there is no task He will put in my path that I won't be able to conquer, or any obstacle that I won't be able to over come.
Our class verse is Romans 8:37- "But in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us". I know God is in control, and I look forward to what He has planned for my life.

One Last Picture...

We were really excited to be going to GradNight, so we took this super dorky picture...I love it!

Sara and I are sporting out cheesiest, squarest smiles...ohhh yaaa!

GradNight '09...

Last night was GradNight at Disneyland, and it was AWESOME!! Janina, Sara, and I stuck together, while David and his brother went and did their thing. Sara's mom and my mom were the chaperone's and the got to hang out together as well.

It was so funny because while we were waiting for the workers to drop the ropes at "Fronteirland", Janina turned to this girl and said "Oh my gosh, we're graduating" while jumping up and down like a cheerleader, and the other girl was like "Oh my gosh, I know, ahhhh!". It was funny because Janina graduated nine years ago, but can still pass as a high schooler. We went on a bunch of rides, which was nice because when I went last year, it was so crowded we only went on like four of five rides and that was it. Last night we went on at least ten rides, and still had time to go shopping on "Main Street". For my graduation present Sara's family gave me money to get something at Disneyland to remember the night, so I got an really cute GradNight jacket that Sara helped me pick out.

All in all, the night was a blast. We stood in lines with people that think personal space is non-existent, got soaked on "Splash Mountain", splashed people in the boat in front of us on "Pirates of the Caribbean" as well at the people in line, danced a little in the lines to pass the time, and crashed so hard on the drive back (then slept more when we got home). What a great memory!!

Just as we're about to leave...first stop, Starbucks!

David and I, the only Seniors awesome enough to go to GradNight. Haha!
Our fabulous group: Janina, Sara, me, David, and his brother Michael Work it ladies!

My mom had to get this picture.

While my mom was taking this picture, this huge mob of people were coming our way. I was afraid we were going to be trampled, and kept thinking "Take the picture, hurry, take it, take it, TAKE IT!". She took it just in time.

Walking The Aisle...

I'm so scared to walk down the aisle at graduation for two reasons. Firstly, I'll be in heels. I'm very skilled in the art of losing my balance, I can do it in flats, I can even do it in bare feet. Then secondly, EVERYONE is going to be looking at me. That makes me just a bit nervous...just a BIT! Maybe, if I do go down, I'll do it gracefully; but more than likely, I'll be like the kid in this video...

I think that if I go slowly, keep my eyes looking forward, and breathe a quick prayer, then maybe, just maybe, I WONT TOTALLY EAT IT!!

New Hair...

Yesterday, I went and got my hair done. It was my graduation present from my grandma. I was going to get it styled totally different from what it was, but decided not to. So, I just got it trimmed, blended the layers a bit, got some shorter side-swept bangs, and blonde highlights. What do you think?...

Self-portraits are fun

I'm so blonde (not just my hair color), so...let the jokes begin. Haha!

Finally, Some Opera Pics

For my friend Katie's birthday, she invited Sara and I to the opera. It was so much fun. We went to dinner at Nordstrom Cafe, then had dessert at Claim Jumper's after the opera. Katie went to Disneyland in the morning/early afternoon, and while she was there got us all (little sister's included) tiaras. She's so sweet!

We had so much fun getting all dressed up. Thanks for thinking of us, Katie!!

I know I titled this post "Some Opera Pics", and I only put one, but this was the best one so that's why I put it only this one. Though I'd clear that up. LOL!

Happy Birthday Katie...

Today is my friend Katie's 15th birthday!!!

Katie, I hope you're day is amazing. I am so looking forward to tonight! I love hanging out with you and you're mom (she's awesome). Sara and I are both really excited about the opera, and just being out with you on you're special day. I'll see you this afternoon mi Amiga, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Ohhh yes, this is totally Katie. Haha!

Katie's birthday/Opera pics coming soon...(I have to take them first. LOL)

Untitled...

I love Summer. Spending all day out side, and eating watermelon. Having bbq's, and watching fireworks. Swimming in the pool, and going to the beach. The smell of sun screen, and laying out trying to tan. School being out, and shorts and t-shirts being in. Going camping, and having bon fires. Using bug repellent, and still getting bit by mosquitoes. Driving with the windows down, and your hair up in a ponytail. Wearing brighter colors, and having darker skin. Running barefoot in the sand, and riding waves back to the shore. Summer camp, and playing night games. Enjoying the long hours of daylight, and stargazing in the warmth of the summer nights. Family reunions, and countless sleepovers. Eating snocones, and unlimited otter pops...I love Summer.

Spirit West Coast and Abort73...

The organization, Abort73, asked our youth group to volunteer at their booth at Spirit West Coast. Can you believe it?! Only the Seniors are being asked to go, so I am really hoping to be able to participate. I'm going to talk to my youth pastor on Sunday and get all the details. It is the weekend before I graduate, so I don't know what (if any) things are going to be going on, but I'm in prayer about it. What a neat experience it will be, and a great way to further the Kingdom!

On Wednesday...

On Wednesday I went to the DMV to take my permit test....I PASSED!! I was so excited. I took it the week before, but missed it by one. ONE! I couldn't believe it. The only thing that kept me sane was the lady behind the window showed me some sympathy. Oh, just so you know, all the DMV workers, and I mean ALL OF THEM, are so amazingly unkind, that you are almost afraid to go up to the window and be "helped" (if that's what you want to call it). So you can see why I was surprised to get some sympathy from her. Thank you, kind DMV lady. I never knew how fun it is to drive, especially legally...but we don't need to get in to THAT. So from now on, I will be doing all the family driving. Going to the market, to church, to youth group, and all the other places we go. I feel so grown up!!