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NYC...Here I come...I hope!
I am trying to plan a trip to NYC over my spring break. I've never been to the Big Apple and I've wanted to go for several years now. Does anyone have any tips, pointers, etc. for me as I'm planning this expedition? Keep in mind, I am a teacher...i.e., for those of you who are reading this at midnight, I'M POOR! haha! Hopefully I can find some cheap way of getting there...and a cheap (but CLEAN) place to stay while I'm there! :)
Things to do:
Broadway show (definitely number one on the list!)
Statue of Liberty
Empire State Building
FAO Schwartz
lots and lots and lots of pictures!!!
What else should I do while I'm there? |
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Today I was hanging out with some friends (non-Christians) and they asked me some pretty deep questions. OK, so after reading this you may think I'm a huge loser...but they struck me as "deep". The first question was, "In your religion, do you think that the Bible is God's word?" I was like DUH of course it is...well I really didn't say it like that but explained that yes I do believe that it is a book written by men who were inspired by God.
Then she asked, "So do you also believe that you have to do everything the Bible says, and that if you don't, you're sinning?" At this point, I got a little nervous. I always get nervous in these situations because I am so scared I'll say the wrong thing....or that I won't be able to explain everything the right way. So I said, "Yes, I do believe that if you're not following what the Bible teaches, you are sinning." Then I explained that no one is perfect and while all Christians should be striving to do everything that is commanded of us, it is a constant struggle to follow the Bible...but a struggle that I'm OK with having.
So, then my other friend asked, (and here's the kicker!) "Do you believe that everyone who is not the same religion as you is going to Hell?" WHOA! I hate this question. So, here's what I said. I told them that I think that anyone who is following the Bible will go to Heaven. (I don't think that was wrong) But I also told them that it is a very hard question to answer and that is why I am so glad that I'm not the judge. I told them that while I try to do what the Bible says, I am so thankful for God's grace, because I know that there is a TON of things I could be doing to be a better Christian.
Then we got to talking about all the different religions there are in the world. And I just said that the only reason for that is someone read the Bible and thought, "hey I don't agree with that...I'm gonna do something different." Anyhoo...I don't think that I converted anyone today...but I do hope that I at least got them thinking.
What would you have said? |
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- Age: 26
- Annoyance: people who chew with their mouth open
- Animal: I don't do animals!
- Actor: Brad Pitt
- Actress: Julia Roberts
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- Birthday/Birthplace: July 13, 1982/Tampa, FL
- Best feeling in the world: love
- Best weather: beach weather
- Been in Love: no
- Been on stage? yes!!!
- Believe in yourself?: depends on the situation
- Believe in life on other planets: no
- Believe in miracles: absolutely
- Believe in Magic: yeah...like pull the rabbit out of the hat magic
- Believe in God: you betcha!
- Believe in Satan: you betcha!
- Believe in Santa: sure
- Believe in Ghosts/spirits: no
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- Car: 2001 Nissan Altima
- Candy: purple skittles
- Color: pink
- Cried in school: as a student, YES! as a teacher...ABSOLUTELY!
- Characteristics: fun, shy, funny, kind, caring
- Chocolate/Vanilla: chocolate
- Chinese/Mexican: chinese
- Cake or pie: chocolate pie with graham cracker crust
- Country to visit: Austria
- Clothing Style: um...casual????
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- Day or Night: day
- Dream vehicle: Ford Expedition...or a Dodge Charger
- Dance: i totally CANNOT dance...i have no rhythm! :(
- Dance in the rain? PLAY in the rain
- Do the splits? negative
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- Eggs: ew
- Eyes: sometimes they're blue, sometimes they're green...depends on what i wear
- Everyone has a Heart: duh
- Ever failed a class? yes...math
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- First crush: 5th grade...his name was matt...and he dumped me on valentines day! how rude!!!!
- First thoughts waking up: i'm tired...
- Food: spaghetti
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- Giver or taker: id like to say giver here...but hello, if someone GIVES me something, then i'd be a taker wouldn't i? :)
- Goals: to be content
- Gum: orbit cinnamon
- Get along with your parents?: it's a long story
- Good luck charm: stars
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- Height: 5'4"
- Happy: overall, i'd say yes
- Hair Color: blonde
- Holiday: 4th of JULY!!!!!
- Hate: the devil
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- Ice Cream: cookies n cream
- Instrument: i want to learn to play the piano and the drums!
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- Jewelry: silver...only silver!
- Job: 3rd grade teacher
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- Kids: i want 4...we'll see...
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- Longest Car Ride: from tampa to michigan
- Love: camren
- Letter: B
- Laughed so hard you cried: all the time!
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- Milk flavor: chocolate
- Movie: the sound of music
- Mooned anyone?: um no that's gross!
- Marriage: what i want most in the world!!!
- Motion sickness? one time on a boat in honduras...i threw up and everything...but that's the only time.
- McD’s or BK: McDonalds
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- Number of Siblings: 2
- Number of Piercings: five on one ear, 4 on the other (that's three reg. holes in each ear, two cartilege piercings in one ear and one cartilege piercing in the other ear...that's my newest addition!)
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- Overused Phrases: "seriously?" (even though I say it all the time!)
- One wish: just one? happiness
- One phobia: suffocating
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- Place you’d like to live: on the beach
- Perfect Pizza: cheese
-Pepsi/Coke: COKE!!!
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- Questionnaires: are for people who are totally bored...and yes, I am.
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- Reason to cry: are you kidding me? i cry at everything!
- Reality T.V.: yes, totally stupid but I love the Hills and Jon and Kate plue 8!
- Roll your tongue in a circle: yep
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- Song: Crash into Me by Dave Matthews Band
- Salad Dressing: honey mustard
- Sushi: i've never tried it, but...ew!
- Skipped school: no, i was always toooo scared!
- Slept outside: in a tent, but i didn't like it
- Seen a dead body? yes
- Shower daily?: absolutely
- Sing well?: i think it depends on who i'm sitting by
- Sing in the shower? not really...i'm too tired to sing in the shower!
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- Time for bed: during the school year, i shoot for 8:00. (i know that's ridiculous!)
- Thunderstorms: they're cool as long as i'm not driving in the rain
- TV: 24 and Grey's Anatomy
- Touch your tongue to your nose: no
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- Unpredictable: my kids at school
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- Vegetable you hate: spinach
- Vegetable you love: broccoli
- Vacation spot: the beach
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- Weakness: I'm a super jealous person!!!
- Who makes you laugh the most: suzanne
- Worst feeling: knowing people i love are making poor choices
- Wanted to be a model?: not so much...
- Where do we go when we die: well, if we do the right thing, we'll be with God eventually
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- X-Rays: just at the dentist
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-Year it is now: 2008...but not for long
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- Zoo animals: monkeys
- Zodiac sign: cancer
OK...now it's your turn!!! Who will do it? :) |
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I heard this new song on the radio yesterday morning on my way to church and I absolutely love it. It's by the group Mercy Me (you may remember they are the ones who sing the song, "I can only imagine"). Here are the lyrics. (It is the second song on my playlist up there!)
Take this world from me
I don't need it anymore
I am finally free
My heart is spoken for
Oh and I praise you
Oh and I worship you
(Chorus)
Covered by your love divine
Child of the risen Lord
To hear you say, "This one's mine"
My heart is spoken for
Now I have a peace
I've never known before
I find myself complete
My heart is spoken for
(chorus)
By the power of the cross
You've taken what was lost
And made it fully yours
And I have been redeemed
By you that spoke to me
Now I am spoken for
(chorus) |
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Hearing some of the songs on my playlist totally gets me in the mood for the holidays. Sometimes I get a little sad because I think about all the things that I want for Christmas...but then again, I want those things all year round. But I think it also a good time to reflect on the good things! :)
Even though I can't put them into a cute song, here are a few of my Favorite Things:
*the fact that my grandparents heard the gospel on the radio and became members of the Chester Church of Christ in Chester, WV and thereore, my mom became a Christian...and so did I!
*my sister and the awesome choices she's been making lately
*CAMREN...the best nephew a girl could have!
*my job...even on those days when I can't even hear myself think because I'm dealing with issue after issue after issue...I'm so thankful that I have a steady income!
*my friends...especially my Christian friends
*the Seffner CofC...and for so many other congregations out there that I've been a part of at one time or another
*good FC memories
*stars :)
*Lydia Belle
*Disney World...and Cinderella
*pictures
*my cell phone (which is like my LIFELINE for those of you who don't know!!!)
*cousins who love me even though we don't get to see each other much
I am thankful for so much more. Have you ever sat down and made a list of all that you're thankful for? You should try it! Love you all!!! Wishing you all Happy Holidays!!! |
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