Time stands still it moves faster than me,
And I know I've been here before.
There and gone like a mist from the sea,
Waste of time that we both cant afford.
And you're right here only so far away.
So let's build a bridge between you and me,
A point of connection the whole world can see.
We've been trapped in this dungeon by the powers that be,
So let's build a bridge to be free.
Oh, let's build a bridge to be free.
Stained glass sky and a kiss from the breeze,
And I know we been through this before.
Look at the leaves as they fall from the trees,
They don't care when new change is in store.
And you're right here but I'm so far away.
So let's build a bridge between you and me,
A point of connection the whole world can see.
We've been trapped in this dungeon by the powers that be,
So let's build a bridge to be free.
Oh, let's build a bridge to be free.
Sick of the pressure, sick of the strain,
Heard all the lies, seen too much pain
You wont believe the things that I've heard,
Take the first step, let me go.
I'll take my share of the blame
If you feel the same then why not?
Let's build a bridge between you and me,
A point of connection the whole world see,
We've been trapped in this dungeon by the powers that be,
So let's build a bridge to be free.
Free
Free
Free
Free
I'll take my share of the blame
So lets build a bridge to be here with me,
A point of connection the whole world can see
We've been trapped in this dungeon by the powers that be,
So let's build a bridge to be free,
Build a bridge to be here with me,
A point of connection the whole world can see
We've been trapped in this dungeon by the powers that be,
So let's build a bridge to be free,
Oh, let's build a bridge to be free,
Let's build a bridge to be free,
Oh, let's build a bridge to be free.
-Children 18:3
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The weekend.
So Duluth was the destination of the weekend.
We got off to a bit of a late start (surprising, I know... I'm usually so timely)
Anyway, started for Duluth leaving from my parents in Chisago.
Unfortunately I forgot about the road construction going into Wyoming.
We decided to just drive through anyway... I mean, it was the middle of the night, no harm in that.. right?
Wrong.
See the road is all torn up... and that leaves a lot of dirt behind.
Now, when you have a dirt road, then you add in rain, you get A LOT of mud.
Add in a junky car with bad tires... well, you get the picture.
We were VERY happy to make it through that one.
Mission: Complete.
The journey to Duluth continued.
Then we ran into more road construction on 35 north.
Driving north on a Friday night, in the rain, through road construction, with only one lane of the freeway open.
Not. Fun. At. All.
Once we got through road construction we had to pull over and get some caffeine. duh.
So finally, after 3 hours of driving (ridiculous, I know) we finally made it to Duluth!
Mission: Complete.
The next few days were definitely less exciting.
Mostly just hanging out.
We went to the mall on Saturday while Bjorn was at work.
We drank some delicious coffee... of course.
We bought fake tattoos... of course.
We sang songs and skipped... of course.
Once we got back to the apartment, we didn't have to wait long for Bjorn to get off work.
Then we showed him.
They were the most magnificent fake tattoos that anyone ever had ever seen.
Taylor and I went first.
A panther and a pirate... of some sorts.
Mission (for the girls): Complete.
The boys followed.
Their tattoos weren't nearly as cool as ours.
Probably because they just aren't as tough... you know.
Mission (for the boys): Complete.
So all in all the weekend was a success.
We got to see our good buddies.
We got fake tattoos.
What more could you want out of a Duluth weekend trip?
Otherthanallyouladiestocomingwithofcourse!
We got off to a bit of a late start (surprising, I know... I'm usually so timely)
Anyway, started for Duluth leaving from my parents in Chisago.
Unfortunately I forgot about the road construction going into Wyoming.
We decided to just drive through anyway... I mean, it was the middle of the night, no harm in that.. right?
Wrong.
See the road is all torn up... and that leaves a lot of dirt behind.
Now, when you have a dirt road, then you add in rain, you get A LOT of mud.
Add in a junky car with bad tires... well, you get the picture.
We were VERY happy to make it through that one.
Mission: Complete.
The journey to Duluth continued.
Then we ran into more road construction on 35 north.
Driving north on a Friday night, in the rain, through road construction, with only one lane of the freeway open.
Not. Fun. At. All.
Once we got through road construction we had to pull over and get some caffeine. duh.
So finally, after 3 hours of driving (ridiculous, I know) we finally made it to Duluth!
Mission: Complete.
The next few days were definitely less exciting.
Mostly just hanging out.
We went to the mall on Saturday while Bjorn was at work.
We drank some delicious coffee... of course.
We bought fake tattoos... of course.
We sang songs and skipped... of course.
Once we got back to the apartment, we didn't have to wait long for Bjorn to get off work.
Then we showed him.
They were the most magnificent fake tattoos that anyone ever had ever seen.
Taylor and I went first.
A panther and a pirate... of some sorts.
Mission (for the girls): Complete.
The boys followed.
Their tattoos weren't nearly as cool as ours.
Probably because they just aren't as tough... you know.
Mission (for the boys): Complete.
So all in all the weekend was a success.
We got to see our good buddies.
We got fake tattoos.
What more could you want out of a Duluth weekend trip?
Otherthanallyouladiestocomingwithofcourse!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Icky day.
So today I have to work from noon to about 9ish. I'm not too thrilled.
I don't want to spend aaaallll day at work. Ew.
Hopefully it'll just go fast and the night will be over before i know it.
I know it's not likely, but a girl can dream, right?
I don't want to spend aaaallll day at work. Ew.
Hopefully it'll just go fast and the night will be over before i know it.
I know it's not likely, but a girl can dream, right?
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
His oath, His covenant, and blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When every earthly prop gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
Ilovehymns
Support me in the whelming flood;
When every earthly prop gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
Ilovehymns
Monday, July 20, 2009
It's been difficult.
For the last month, DJ has been super depressed about losing his sister. Which I totally understand. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain that he must be feeling with that. Greta was beautiful and I miss her too, I had only met her once... and I miss her immensely. I can't imagine what he's feeling. But, things really have not been going well. We were at Sonshine this weekend and I think he saw a grand total of maybe 4 shows the whole time we were there. The rest of the time he was trying to sleep in the tent. He told me, he'd rather just sleep so he doesn't have to think about anything. So, it's been really hard, because I want to be there for him, which i can do. But more than anything I wish I could make the pain go away, or somehow make this easier for him, or just carry his load for him for a while... but I can't do that. As much as I want to, I can't. He isn't supposed to forget her, he can't, and he never will. I think his biggest struggle is holding on to her memory without letting it get him down.
This morning I was on my way to work, listening to my ipod, just playing through all the songs at random. A Casting Crowns song came on and I immediately burst into tears. I cried all the way to work.
Prayer For A Friend
Lord I lift my friend to You.
I've done all that I know to do.
I lift my friend, to You.
Complicated circumstances
have clouded his view.
Lord I lift my friend up to You.
I've done all that I know to do.
I lift my friend, to You.
Complicated circumstances
have clouded his view.
Lord I lift my friend up to You.
I fear that I won’t have the words
that he needs to hear.
I pray for Your wisdom , oh God.
And a heart that's sincere.
And Lord I lift my friend up
to You.
Lord I lift my friend to You.
My best friend in the
world, I know he means much
more to You.
I want so much to help him, but
this is something he has to do.
Lord I lift my friend up to You.
There's a way that seems so right to him.
But You know where that leads.
He's becoming a puppet of the world.
Too blind to see the strings.
And Lord I lift my friend up to You.
Lord I lift my friend to You.
I've done all that I know to do.
I lift my friend, to You.
.
.
.
This sums up so much of how I have been feeling lately. I'm lifting him up to Christ and it gets frusterating sometimes, because the one person that can help him... he keeps pushing Him away. He said he's not angry with God, he just doesn't understand why this had to happen to Greta, why now, what's the purpose. All are answers I wish I could give him, but faith and trust and hope in Christ alone is the only answer. That's something that he'll probably never know the answer to, I don't know how you could. But knowing that Christ has a purpose in it... is all you can rely on.
Please, lift him up in prayer to Christ. It's the only thing that will help him.
.
Greta Grover 4/17/09 - 6/22/09
We'll love her forever.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
City livin'
Finally!
I'm here, in the city.
I love it.
It's all different.
I love the sounds.
I love the constant commotion.
I love Franklin Ave. right outside my bedroom window.
Cars diving past all night long.
It's comforting in some odd way.
I can't wait for all my friends being out here too.
It's so good.
I'm here, in the city.
I love it.
It's all different.
I love the sounds.
I love the constant commotion.
I love Franklin Ave. right outside my bedroom window.
Cars diving past all night long.
It's comforting in some odd way.
I can't wait for all my friends being out here too.
It's so good.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
From An Old Friend
Andrea Lynn
......Do you remember?
..........................remember when we sat next to each other at
...................chetek yet we never made eye contact.
I loved...<-----....remember when we were in class and you
it! (it was.......were the first person to write me a not (Mr. Hagers)
in red pen).............remember when we'd wear the same shirt
...................with thumb holes almost every week (is that a sign)
..........................remember when you were gorgeous at halloween
...................and went to trick-or-treat (sorry I was oblivious
...................and i still think I hurt your feelings)
..........................remember when in Bible and History class we
...................would save seats for each other so our friendship would last
..........................remember when you put up with all my hate
...................about girls and loved me anyway
..........................remember when you would come to all my
...................B-ball games with Lauren and wear my tie
..........................remember when we cared about each other
...................and would do anything without asking why
..........................remember when we were in P.E. and we
...................would always be the last ones walking back
..........................remember when we went to the Relient K concert
...................and we laughed and laughed because Lauren is fat
..........................When you think all is lost, is not it in
..........................memory and pray the future is that way too
......Do you remember?
..........................remember when we sat next to each other at
...................chetek yet we never made eye contact.
I loved...<-----....remember when we were in class and you
it! (it was.......were the first person to write me a not (Mr. Hagers)
in red pen).............remember when we'd wear the same shirt
...................with thumb holes almost every week (is that a sign)
..........................remember when you were gorgeous at halloween
...................and went to trick-or-treat (sorry I was oblivious
...................and i still think I hurt your feelings)
..........................remember when in Bible and History class we
...................would save seats for each other so our friendship would last
..........................remember when you put up with all my hate
...................about girls and loved me anyway
..........................remember when you would come to all my
...................B-ball games with Lauren and wear my tie
..........................remember when we cared about each other
...................and would do anything without asking why
..........................remember when we were in P.E. and we
...................would always be the last ones walking back
..........................remember when we went to the Relient K concert
...................and we laughed and laughed because Lauren is fat
..........................When you think all is lost, is not it in
..........................memory and pray the future is that way too
Monday, June 1, 2009
Summer lovin'
Home
So, if you haven't heard, which you all of course have, I'm moving this summer! I'm so excited for it too. But it is kind weird, the fact that i will no longer be living with my parents kinda freaks me out. I'll be with Taylor though, so I'm sure that will help. I'm not super excited that I have to find a new job, in fact I'm very nervous about it. My boss told me if they find someone to replace me before i find a new job, they'll be giving ME a 2 weeks notice and that I'd be done when that time was up. i don't really understand how they are able to do that since they have no reason to let me go... i don't get it but i feel like a can't do anything about it at the same time. So anyway, that will be a whole new adventure. July 1st... only one month away. weird.
Punk Rock Prom
Was amazing. amazing. amazing. We had a pretty good turnout. It was such a blast! Probably the most fun I've had at PRP so far. We had probably somewhere around 200-250 kids come out. We had 4 bands this year: Unicorn Dream Attach (ha, no joke), The Invincible Kids, Koo Koo KangaRoo (some of the funniest boys ever, and super sweet), and of course Joy Electric (Always a good one). So all in all it was a pretty successful year. DJ and I won best dressed for guys and girls... I'll put up pictures when i get home and get them put on my computer.
Family
My dad is doing really well. He's recovering from Chemo... lots of it. So he's recovering fairly well, he still gets tired a lot, and easily, but we take what we can get. No cancer for a bit of fatigue is a pretty good trade off. Cancer free! Woo! However, my mom is now waiting for test results for lupus. Her doctor says he would be utterly shocked if it wasn't lupus. But, God knows what he's doing, I have no idea... but He does which brings it's own form of comfort. It's hard to think about going through another health trial but i realize that we are still so blessed. I look at people like Missy who's mom went through cancer just like my dad, and her dad has been in a coma for a year and a half.. i can't even imagine. So, really God has blessed us so much even though ever trial that has been thrown our way lately.
Christ
Is so so good to me. He blesses me in ways i cannot explain, and more than i could imagine or deserve. He continuously proves Himself over and over. He is great, He is awesome, He is everything and more. I thank Him so much for the wonderful people He has put in my life... like you ladies (Liana included since she occasionally creeps and reads this. ha.)
I love you all from the bottom of my heart. Really, I do.
So, if you haven't heard, which you all of course have, I'm moving this summer! I'm so excited for it too. But it is kind weird, the fact that i will no longer be living with my parents kinda freaks me out. I'll be with Taylor though, so I'm sure that will help. I'm not super excited that I have to find a new job, in fact I'm very nervous about it. My boss told me if they find someone to replace me before i find a new job, they'll be giving ME a 2 weeks notice and that I'd be done when that time was up. i don't really understand how they are able to do that since they have no reason to let me go... i don't get it but i feel like a can't do anything about it at the same time. So anyway, that will be a whole new adventure. July 1st... only one month away. weird.
Punk Rock Prom
Was amazing. amazing. amazing. We had a pretty good turnout. It was such a blast! Probably the most fun I've had at PRP so far. We had probably somewhere around 200-250 kids come out. We had 4 bands this year: Unicorn Dream Attach (ha, no joke), The Invincible Kids, Koo Koo KangaRoo (some of the funniest boys ever, and super sweet), and of course Joy Electric (Always a good one). So all in all it was a pretty successful year. DJ and I won best dressed for guys and girls... I'll put up pictures when i get home and get them put on my computer.
Family
My dad is doing really well. He's recovering from Chemo... lots of it. So he's recovering fairly well, he still gets tired a lot, and easily, but we take what we can get. No cancer for a bit of fatigue is a pretty good trade off. Cancer free! Woo! However, my mom is now waiting for test results for lupus. Her doctor says he would be utterly shocked if it wasn't lupus. But, God knows what he's doing, I have no idea... but He does which brings it's own form of comfort. It's hard to think about going through another health trial but i realize that we are still so blessed. I look at people like Missy who's mom went through cancer just like my dad, and her dad has been in a coma for a year and a half.. i can't even imagine. So, really God has blessed us so much even though ever trial that has been thrown our way lately.
Christ
Is so so good to me. He blesses me in ways i cannot explain, and more than i could imagine or deserve. He continuously proves Himself over and over. He is great, He is awesome, He is everything and more. I thank Him so much for the wonderful people He has put in my life... like you ladies (Liana included since she occasionally creeps and reads this. ha.)
I love you all from the bottom of my heart. Really, I do.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
IT HAPPENED :(
My worst nightmare has finally come true.
Ryan did that same stupid thing that Justin did...
Why does he feel the need to break my heart like this!?
butican'tevenbemad...lookhowfreakingadorabletheyare
bothofthem
:(
Ryan did that same stupid thing that Justin did...
Why does he feel the need to break my heart like this!?
butican'tevenbemad...lookhowfreakingadorabletheyare
bothofthem
:(
Thursday, May 7, 2009
oh boy oh boy oh boy
Life has been crazy crazy crazy!
I've been majorly stressed lately. I can't fall asleep at night, and once I fall alseep I don't stay alseep. I seriously have not slept all the way through the night in three weeks now.I'm thinking these are some reasons why...
1. It all started when Jelani went missing
2. Then they found his body... one of the hardest days of my life
3. Then there was the funeral
4. It was the most difficult funeral I've ever been to
5. I had to see my brother entirly broken hearted because he was one of his best friends
6. I miss his smile
7. My brother has not been himself in weeks over this
8. Then, I'm meating with my potential landlord on monday
9. If that goes well I have to make a final decision about moving
10. If I make that decision (which I will) I move in 2 months
11. If I'm going to be moving in 2 months I have to quit my job
12. I'm not worried about the quitting part... the actual leaving part
13. I'm comfortable at my current job... I know things here, security... you know?
14. If I quit my job, that means I have to find a new one
15. Which brings me to the stressful task of job hunting
16. I'm going this Wednesday to apply everywhere in the world
17. What a way to spend your "day off" right?
18. I'm already suuuuper stressed with my job as it is
19. My boss abuses my flexibility
20. My schedule is never just my schedule
So yeah... I think that those all add to the stress and I just want to sleep all the way through the night ONE TIME!
I've been majorly stressed lately. I can't fall asleep at night, and once I fall alseep I don't stay alseep. I seriously have not slept all the way through the night in three weeks now.I'm thinking these are some reasons why...
1. It all started when Jelani went missing
2. Then they found his body... one of the hardest days of my life
3. Then there was the funeral
4. It was the most difficult funeral I've ever been to
5. I had to see my brother entirly broken hearted because he was one of his best friends
6. I miss his smile
7. My brother has not been himself in weeks over this
8. Then, I'm meating with my potential landlord on monday
9. If that goes well I have to make a final decision about moving
10. If I make that decision (which I will) I move in 2 months
11. If I'm going to be moving in 2 months I have to quit my job
12. I'm not worried about the quitting part... the actual leaving part
13. I'm comfortable at my current job... I know things here, security... you know?
14. If I quit my job, that means I have to find a new one
15. Which brings me to the stressful task of job hunting
16. I'm going this Wednesday to apply everywhere in the world
17. What a way to spend your "day off" right?
18. I'm already suuuuper stressed with my job as it is
19. My boss abuses my flexibility
20. My schedule is never just my schedule
So yeah... I think that those all add to the stress and I just want to sleep all the way through the night ONE TIME!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
I got this at work today...
.... and I laughed so hard.
*Important* Tip to avoid getting the swine flu
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Don't do this.
Monday, April 13, 2009
ATTENTION SECRET BLOGGERS
You have all been a little terrible at this whole thing.
I want you to give it a little effort. A little is all I'm asking for.
I'm just a bit disappointed in you ladies.
Anyhoo............
On a lighter subject --> I. AM. READY. FOR. SUMMER.
I want you to give it a little effort. A little is all I'm asking for.
I'm just a bit disappointed in you ladies.
Anyhoo............
On a lighter subject --> I. AM. READY. FOR. SUMMER.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
have you heard?
The new mewithoutYou single?
So.
So.
So.
AMAZING
I find all of there music beautiful and powerful but... WOW. I love it.
every thought a Thought of You
every thought a thought of You
no more thought, i ought to do
when there ain't a thing we see
or touch we trust is true
every thought a thought of You
every look in search of You
no need for book when we're with You
You wear a thin disguise,
oh Light within my brother's eyes
every look a search for You
every song in praise of You
our darkest nights are days to You
the trees raise branches high
like arms in church to greatful sky
every song in praise of You
no one here to believe but You
everyone else is bound to leave but you
when they swear their love is real,
they mean "i like the way you make me feel"
there's no one here to believe but you
kul-anaya fikr minh ka
abadan ahatmam enna ajab
hayya’alal falal qad qamadis alah
Haqq: la illaha il Allah
<3
<3
<3
<3
So.
So.
So.
AMAZING
I find all of there music beautiful and powerful but... WOW. I love it.
every thought a Thought of You
every thought a thought of You
no more thought, i ought to do
when there ain't a thing we see
or touch we trust is true
every thought a thought of You
every look in search of You
no need for book when we're with You
You wear a thin disguise,
oh Light within my brother's eyes
every look a search for You
every song in praise of You
our darkest nights are days to You
the trees raise branches high
like arms in church to greatful sky
every song in praise of You
no one here to believe but You
everyone else is bound to leave but you
when they swear their love is real,
they mean "i like the way you make me feel"
there's no one here to believe but you
kul-anaya fikr minh ka
abadan ahatmam enna ajab
hayya’alal falal qad qamadis alah
Haqq: la illaha il Allah
<3
<3
<3
<3
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thank you Hilary, for your many words of wisdom
Words/Phrases Hilary wants us to remember...
How can you hang up if the line is dead. (Well... you can't)
If the light is off then it isn't on. (Very true Hilary... good job)
Going out is better then always staying in. (Dur... who would always want to stay in)
I'm not slackin' off or backing out or cracking up with doubt. (I'm not even sure what I should say)
You smell so sweet just like my perfume what have you been doing since I left you? (Don't just jump to conclusions Hilary)
I'm always laughing, when it's not cool to smile. (Don't you just hate that)
You're the moth and I'm the flame. (Um... ok)
I am calling you back, this is star 69. (Ha, i just... oh boy, this this a ridiculously wonderful line)
Don't ever ask me for reasons, why I live for you... I just do. (Aah, that's cute)
Drivin' down to the club where we go to dance. (H. Duff and I do this all the time)
You take me everywhere but out at night. (Maybe he's an ogre at night and he's just embarrassed)
You start to sweat and you don't know why. (I'm pretty sure he knows exactly why)
Gotta find your inner strength, if you can't then just throw life away. (Wow, that's kind of harsh)
You'll never get to heaven or even to L.A. if you don't believe there's a way. (Two totally different destinations but sure... why not.... get it? ha)
Kickin' back and diggin'...it's a wonderful life. (Who wouldn't want to kick back and dig?)
And if i make you nervous, you better step aside. (I don't think I'm very intimidated by her... she's little, I could take her. Ha)
If the light is off then it isn't on. (Very true Hilary... good job)
Going out is better then always staying in. (Dur... who would always want to stay in)
I'm not slackin' off or backing out or cracking up with doubt. (I'm not even sure what I should say)
You smell so sweet just like my perfume what have you been doing since I left you? (Don't just jump to conclusions Hilary)
I'm always laughing, when it's not cool to smile. (Don't you just hate that)
You're the moth and I'm the flame. (Um... ok)
I am calling you back, this is star 69. (Ha, i just... oh boy, this this a ridiculously wonderful line)
Don't ever ask me for reasons, why I live for you... I just do. (Aah, that's cute)
Drivin' down to the club where we go to dance. (H. Duff and I do this all the time)
You take me everywhere but out at night. (Maybe he's an ogre at night and he's just embarrassed)
You start to sweat and you don't know why. (I'm pretty sure he knows exactly why)
Gotta find your inner strength, if you can't then just throw life away. (Wow, that's kind of harsh)
You'll never get to heaven or even to L.A. if you don't believe there's a way. (Two totally different destinations but sure... why not.... get it? ha)
Kickin' back and diggin'...it's a wonderful life. (Who wouldn't want to kick back and dig?)
And if i make you nervous, you better step aside. (I don't think I'm very intimidated by her... she's little, I could take her. Ha)
Friday, March 6, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
oh my goodness, oh my goodness.
Talk about forever and a day since I've been secret blogging!!!
So I went to Mexico...
...and it was so wonderfully warm.
Life has been crazy crazy crazy.
But good at the same time.
So much to do so little time.
Figuring out moving out is quite stressful.
I'm not a huge fan of that part.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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