4 days in one

So. . here it goes. Four days in one. I've been a bad child and been slacking.



Day 19: A talent of yours
hmmm, probably music. I've been playing the piano since I was 4 and the guitar not nearly as long.
I kind of sing but think it could probably use some help.

Day 20: A hobby of yours
Cliff jumping. . . yes that is officially a hobby. . . and it does require gear--courage, guts, and a smidgen of stupidity.

Day 21: Something you know you do differently then most people
Drive. Not really sure it's a good thing, but it's different. At least that's what my friends say.

Day 22: A website
My photography blog www.glowofgracephotography.blogspot.com

Day 16

Well, this 30 day challenge seems to be a little bit longer than that. Extended days are ok. right?
I time when I've felt passionate and alive. . .there's so many I can't pick just one.
Me and my sister. . well, mostly my sister started it, go to a lookout tower every year and spend the night. I felt passionate and alive, sitting there on the porch, looking down on the mountains, singing with my guitar, breathing mountain air, playing games with my amazing sisters, eating some interesting watermelon, and howling at the moon. . .

Piece of art

I couldn't think of anything else. Hope this works.

Day 16

Well, a song that can make me cry. . probably would have to make me laugh first. . .and that's the "Bellybutton Song" by Veggietales. luv it!

Mr. Lunt: Baby I know your eyes see right through my disguise
Boyz: (Larry, Jimmy, Junior): And no one can deny
Mr. Lunt: Baby that I'm the one whose love is no surprise
Boyz: And he cant tell you no lie
Mr. Lunt: But theres a secret Ive been hidin I can't keep it no more
Boyz: There's this thing about himself he's never told you before
Lunt: Baby!

Chorus:
Boyz: He needs to tell you something
Mr. Lunt: I don't got a bellybutton
Oh I need to tell you something
Boyz: Have you figure it out
He don't got a bellybutton
Boyz: Bellybutton no, oh no no

Mr. Lunt: Baby please don't squeal, just tell me how you feel
Boyz: 'Cause his love is for real
Mr. Lunt: And if you went away, my heart would never heal
Boyz: So to you he appeals
Mr. Lunt: There's something missing in my middle and it's hard to ignore
Boyz: There's this thing about himself he's never told you before
Lunt: Baby!

Chorus

Khalil: Bellybutton!
Boyz: Uh, uh
Khalil: Bellybutton!
Boyz: Uh, uh
Khalil: You say your bellybutton's missing, there's no reason for alarm
It's a common thing for gourds, it won't do you any harm
You're technically a fruit and with that much being said;
Your umbilical equivocal is up there on your head!
You could opt for a prosthetic but of course you'd have to know
It'd be covered by your shirt, but not your HMO
Khalil: Bellybutton!
Boyz: Uh, uh
Khalil: Bellybutton
Boyz: Uh, uh

Mr. Lunt: a stylish something absent from my midriff's d'cor
Boyz: There's this thing about himself he's never told you before
Lunt: Baby!

Boyz: He need to tell you something
Mr. Lunt: I don't got a belly button
Oh I need to tell you something
Boyz: Have you figure it out
He don't got a belly button
Boyz: Belly button no, oh no no
Lunt and Boyz: No belly button!

Person I admire

I have to say. . .one of the people that I admire is Esther in the Bible. I admire her courage. Who says a girl can't be courageous anyway? A lot of people put some much romance into the book of Esther that they forget how scary it was for her. She could have been killed. Her people were going to be killed. . . to confront the king about such a thing was risky. . . very risky. I hope to have that same bravery. "One Night with the King" is an awesome movie about Esther, btw.

a vacation. .

Well, there's so many places I want to visit. I don't know where to start. Here's 2 of my top ones though.
Alaska! I've always wanted to go. I love the cold and mountains and hunting. Lord willing, I'll be going to work at a radio station there the beginning of next year.




This one might surprise some of you. . or not; but there's something about Africa. Maybe it's the lions and the elephants or the crazy tribes. One day. . . I really want to go. Couldn't you just see me in this hairdo?!?

a guilty pleasure. . .

well. . . this one's easy. . I must confess I'm definitely a coffee-addict. I feel guilty at times about this, but most of the time I'm fine with my addiction. I feel better if I drink it with honey and half and half, because then there are no chemicals. Ok, so it is a guilty pleasure, but coffee is SO good. It warms the heart and lights up the sky. . . I better be quiet before I go get another cup.

A song. . .

Well, there's definitely more than one song I want played at my wedding, because I love music and I'm pretty sure it's going to be filled with music. but. . for the purposes of this challenge, I will choose 1. . .

THE KEEPER OF THE STARS (Tracy Byrd)

It was no accident me finding you
Someone had a hand in it
Long before we ever knew
Now I just can't believe you're in my life
Heaven's smilin' down on me
As I look at you tonight

CHORUS:
I tip my hat to the keeper of the stars
He sure knew what he was doin'
When he joined these two hearts
I hold everything
When I hold you in my arms
I've got all I'll ever need
Thanks to the keeper of the stars

Soft moonlight on your face oh how you shine
It takes my breath away
Just to look into your eyes
I know I don't deserve a treasure like you
There really are no words
To show my gratitude

REPEAT CHORUS:

Picture of me

Picture of me from over 10 years ago

So, I couldn't find a picture of just me scanned onto the computer. . .so here's one of me and a few of my siblings. lol.

Picture i took

Here's a picture of Dillon, MT I took about 1 month ago.

A thank you letter

There are so many people who have changed my life that I should thank that I don't really know how to start.
To my sis Emily,
Thank you for having such a solid mind even when I'm not. Thanks for always being there for me. Thanks for your devotion in God. It's been a great example to me.
Thank you most of all for becoming my sis.
Joanna

five things. . .

ok. . five things I couldn't possibly live without. This one should be easy.
1. God. . . without Him I wouldn't even have the breath of life
2. Family and friends. . . without them life would be so boring
3. Water, food, and coffee. . oops that was a three-in-one answer
4. My Bible. . . it is the Guidebook to Life
5. Clear Mountain Air. . .

Josiah and Emiy's Wedding

So. . here's some of the picts from Jumping and Em's wedding. There are still more to come, I'm sure. I didn't actually take pictures of the ceremony. . . so there's none of that. . .yet.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2074023&id=1291540410&l=719d04c924
You do not have to be a member of facebook to access this. Let me know if it doesn't or does work.

a moment. . .

A moment to relive. There are so many. Of course there's all the fun things I've done. The roads trips, the cliff jumping, the bear hunting, the polar bear plunges. . .but then there's the times with family and friends; which are so special. . . all the graduations, the birthday parties, the random times just hanging out. . .best of all though are the times when God has spoken to me and done something miraculous.
For the purposes of this challenge though. . I will choose a random moment that comes to my head. When we lived in town in Laurel, MT. I was super young and so were my siblings. It was devastating living in town. Way too boxed in. We got bored and the ice cream truck came by everyday. We had no money, but thought it'd be cool to run after the truck. . . and then when it stopped just run the other direction. Me and my siblings did this almost exactly everyday. Then the day came when someone (Ruth) happened to have a quarter and she wanted ice cream. I remember running blocks and blocks after that truck trying to get him to stop. I can't quite remember if he ever did. . . but I know he was frustrated either way.

Quote

A favorite quote. . ."He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep who gains what he cannot lose."-Jim Elliot (missionary to Ecuador)

Television Program

I must say I don't watch a lot of TV because we only get two channels and they are pretty boring. But when I have access to cable, I love watching the "What Not to Wear Show." Laugh as you may, I used to have really bad fashion. . . so I can relate to some of the people on the show.

A favorite book

hhhmmmm, haven't gotten a chance to read a pleasure book in quite a while. I really enjoyed reading the book "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul." It really is an amazing book. My favorite part of the book is when the author said that a true woman could enjoy hunting and sleeping out under the stars. I can't say I agree with it 100% theologically, but it's definitely worth a read.

Favorite Movie

One of my favorite movies is Defiance. This may surprise some of you, but I love war movies; but good war movies where good comes out of war. Defiance is one of those movies. Based on a true story, it's full of commitment and love. Set during World War II, it's about the Jews creating their own colony in the woods. If I say anymore about it, I might spoil it.

Challenge

so. . I pretty much stole this off of one of my friend's blogs and I'm going to try this challenge and hopefully succeed. My life has been insane lately, but a good kind of insane. I love being busy. My brother got married yesterday in an absolutely amazing ceremony. They are the cutest couple. I should probably get on with the challenge before I start talking of all the wedding frills. Stories and picts to follow soon though.

A favorite song. . .

Somewhere over the Rainbow by Israel. It's gorgeous and the guitar work is super cool. Well, that's all she wrote till tomorrow.




Day 1: A favorite song
Day 2: A favorite movie
Day 3: A favorite book
Day 4: A favorite television program
Day 5: A favorite quote
Day 6: A moment you wish you could relive
Day 7: Five things you couldn't possibly live without
Day 8: A thank you letter to someone who has changed your life
Day 9: A photo you took
Day 10: A photo of you taken over 10 years ago
Day 11: A photo of you taken recently
Day 12: A song you want played at your wedding (or was played)
Day 13: A guilty pleasure
Day 14: A vacation you would like to take
Day 15: A person you admire
Day 16: A song that makes you cry
Day 17: An art piece
Day 18: A time when you felt passionate and alive
Day 19: A talent of yours
Day 20: A hobby of yours
Day 21: Something you know you do differently then most people
Day 22: A website
Day 23: A way in which you want to be remembered
Day 24: A movie no one would expect you to love
Day 25: A recipe
Day 26: A childhood memory
Day 27: A physical feature you love
Day 28: A scar you have and it's story
Day 29: Hopes, dreams, and plans you have for the next 365 days
Day 30: A motto or philosophy