Archive for June, 2007

Vancouver Conference

{ June 26, 2007 @ 11:58 } · { special events }
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The conference was so much fun! But during one worship, I realized how alone that I felt. I noticed, which is sad, that I fit in better with the Pagett family, then my own. I love my family, but it seems like I see them even less then the youth at church. I felt unwanted, and invisible. Jerry (the lead dude at that moment) said, “If any of you have felt like it’s not worth going on, I want you to raise your hand.” So I rose my hand, because I do feel like that sometimes, and then he said, “Now everyone else look around, and I want you all to go to one of these people and pray for them.” And I was thinking, ‘Oh no. I didn’t think that this would happen.’ But I was very happy that people that I knew came. Cody came over first, and began praying and then Jake (who was already standing next to me) started praying. Cody began to speak, saying, “Alyssa. God wants to tell you that you are never alone, and that you’re special to him.” And I thought that it was so amazing that I hadn’t even told Cody what was wrong, and God told him. Then Jake started saying how special I was to God, and that I was always wanted. I just listened…drinking in every word, and thought, “They’re right…I am always wanted, and not only by God, but by my family, and my friends, and you guys. Cody, and Jake left to pray for one of the other guys (Daniel, I think). I sat down and began to cry. I sobbed for about 10 minutes, and then Amy, and Anne came over. I didn’t even notice for a few minutes until Anne began to speak. I cried for another 25 minutes, before I stopped to hug everyone that I knew (at the conference) that was there (except for Daniel and Micah, because I don’t think that they really like hugs). Afterwards I felt so much better, but then I got lightheaded, and couldn’t stand for a while. I then got a major headache, and then a stomache ache, and I went home (to the Motel) right after I got them and slept for 7 hours before getting up for the next day. It was very intence, and it really helped. What was your most intence God moment?

Life

{ June 19, 2007 @ 11:58 } · { Thoughts }
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I wrote a speech on this and could go on for hours, but I’m curious on what you think about life. ‘I think that as people sometimes we live in an alternate reality, and it seems like we’re watching the world go by, and that everyone else will eventually die, but we can’t because we’re just observing. We know deep down that we’ll die someday, but we aren’t keeping true to that. 

     We’re part of a plan that is so much bigger then us. We all have a role, and that includes influencing others.’ I wrote my speech with the theme, ‘If you died tomorrow, would you be satisfied?’ ‘And even I said, “No” to begin with, but as I thought about it, I realized all of the good things that I’ve done. I know that I’ve helped someone when they needed it, I know that I’ve been inspired more then once, and I know that I’ve loved, and been loved.

      And I thought that I’ve played a big part in life. For how many people I know, or know me. And if I ever think that no one will miss me if I died, I’d be wrong, and I know that. I now realize that I’m very satisfied with the possitive things that I’ve done. I’ll always wish that I could go back to change something at sometime, but I’m very happy with what good I’ve done.’ This is only a small portion of my speech, and The whole speech has yet to be heard, but now I want you all to tell me what your take on life is. What is Life to you?

Instruments!

{ June 17, 2007 @ 11:58 } · { music }
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What’s your ideal instrument?

Take this test, and find out…

1.) Would you rather…

    a.) Go for a hike

    b.) Swim in a lake

    c.) Surf

    d.) Go for a drive

2.) About how many cds do you have?

    a.) 10

    b.) 50

    c.) 100

    d.) 101+

3.) What’s your favorite type of music?

    a.) Metal/Hard Rock

    b.) Hiphop/Pop

    c.) Country

    d.) other

4.) What do you like to do?

     a.) Sports

     b.) Art

     c.) Study

     d.) Something with music

5.) Would you rather get…

     a.) Money

     b.) a hug

     c.) A thoughtful gift

     d.) A friend

6.)Would you rather be…

     a.) Mickey

     b.) Goofy

     c.) Minnie

     d.) Daisy

7.) Would you rather hang out with…

     a.) Jasmine

     b.) Ariel

     c.) Cinderella

     d.) Belle

8.) If you had to choose a number from below, what would it be?

     a.) 2

     b.) 13

     c.) 56

     d.) 78

9.) When were you born?

     a.) Jan.-Mar.

     b.) Apr.-Jun.

     c.) Jul.-Sept.

     d.) Oct.-Dec.

10.) What holiday?

     a.) Valentines Day

     b.) Independence Day

     c.) Halloween

     d.) Christmas

Now count how many times you answered a, b, c, and d. After you’ve counted, look at the answer that you chose the most.

A= The Drums totally fit your personality, you’re exciting, but romantic.

B= The acoustic guitar is for you, you’re soft hearted and loyal.

 C= The piano fits you, you’re kind, and you’re daring.

D= I’m thinking your voice, the electric guitar, or a bass is the best choice for you. You’re outgoing, and comfortable with people.

Post your results, do you agree with what you got?

When people change

{ June 11, 2007 @ 11:58 } · { Thoughts }
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When people change and it just never feels the same…I feel lonely. It seems like something’s just, missing. It happened just recently. My friend changed. It’s not as easy to talk to him, he doesn’t seem as enthusiastic, and I feel like I don’t even know him anymore. It feels like I’m loosing yet another friend. When people change sometimes it’s for the better, though….but I can’t see that this time. He’s still my friend, but he’s a stranger now. What do you do when someone changes, or moves away?