"Ew. That's bad. That tastes like not havin' a dog."

Well, not much happened today. I didn't go to soccer practice because I woke up late and then just didn't feel like going. I played video games (Amped, a snowboarding game where I am now a superstar with a world rank of 17! I started on world rank 150, so I've come a long way) for most of the day, then went to the lake with my dad, Tommy, Jacob, and Leah. We climbed all over the swing set and I climbed the tree next to it. And my swing is busted!! Maria, my swing is all tied up, where I can't reach it, so I can't swing!! Oh well. If I have to climb up and untangle it myself, so be it. Well, we made a cake tonight, and now it's ready to eat, so I'm going to eat some cake ("Cake!! Everybody loves cake!!"). Later days.

Because of Winn Dixie

Boy, I feel like crap right now. I had a really good day though. Today, Dawn and I went to the gym, ran a mile, then biked 5 miles, then went downstairs and played basketball (I did more chasing, than shooting). We ate at Wendy's, where the service was awful (I think it was everyone's first day, lol) and then we went to see Because of Winn Dixie. Awwie, it was such a good movie. I wanna doggie that can smile! lol, ok well, I am dog tired (get it? Dog...ok, nevermind), so I am going to bed. Later days.

Running and running and running and running...

Not much here today. We're going to be running again tonight (that would be me an' my team), so that will be just pure joy. I'm sick of this rainy weather and no sun. It makes me depressed. And I'm tired of this butt cold! Ugh, I want it to be summer...right now! Yeah, so that's about all I have to say. Here's a question that you can debate over tho...

What is your favorite sport, and why do you think it's the best? Discuss.

Game Monday night if it don't rain. 8:00 on field 6. Be there or be square. Later days.

"And really bad eggs. Yo, ho, a pirate's life for me."

Haha, I couldn't think of a title, so I just quoted Johnny Depp instead. Well, I had heard we weren't going to have practice tonight, but when I talked to Frankfurter yesterday, he wanted to have practice. But, unless he contacts me in the next minute or so, I'm not going to go. I don't think we're having practice. I'm pretty sure we all pulled a mutiny on him, so he probably just decided not to have one. Us girls have so much power. :) Anywho, it's supposed to rain Sunday and Monday, which could mean another game rained out, which would stink. I hate not playing. Even if we were to lose, I'd still love to play. Ok, I have nothing more to say, but here's a cool site for you to check out. Later days!

Lady Knights FC

Wow, it's been a little while. Things are, eh, ok, nothing new really...except for.... SOCCER!!!! Woohoo, we have our first soccer game tonight, so if you really love me, you'll come watch us play...and probably lose, but that's beside the point! lol, yeah, it's on field 14 at Mike Rose Soccer Complex at 8:00 tonight! I'm not sure if it's going to be rained out or not, but if you are desperate to come, you can check the Mike Rose website (www.mikerosesoccercomplex.com) for field conditions and whether or not we play. Ok, I'll leave you with the rest of the schedule just in case you might want to come another time. Later days!

Feb. 21st- field #14, 8:00 PM
Feb. 28th- field #6, 8:00 PM
Mar. 24th- field #9, 8:00 PM
Mar. 28th- field #11, 6:00 PM
April 4th- field #7, 8:00 PM
April 14th- field #5, 6:00 PM
April 18th- field #8, 8:00 PM (that's 2 days before my b-day, so you all better be there!)
May 2nd- field #8, 6:00 PM
May 17th- field #2, 8:00 PM
May 23rd- field #17, 6:00 PM

*UPDATE* Today's game (the 21st) has been canceled, due to unfair weather. Crap.

Happy Single Awareness Day (SAD)

"We've got all the happiness we need. Happy, happy, happy!" - Shrek

(Above title courtesy of Maria)
So, yeah, it's Valentine's Day, a day where we make fools of the people who have dates/spouses/etc., and make fun of the people who don't. I don't really care about it either way. I just like the candy. I had a good day today though, in spite of it being SAD day. And I can drive my car better too! I went driving again tonight and it's definitely smoother. I am on my way! And I went swinging for the first time in quite a while. That was very fun, as always. Anywho, I have nothing more to say, so this is it until....sometime soon. Later days!

DNow '05

Well, DNow was awesome. I had a good time with my group, and learned a lot as well. David Nasser was amazing. I hope that he can speak next year too. Shane & Shane were incredible. I loved them. I liked their style of music more...and their voices too. All Things to All People were good. I really like when they do skits that make a story, instead of just random skits each time. I really learned a lot, and it's so amazing when I ask God for something, how He gives it to me. I really wanted to learn a lot this weekend, in spite of everything that's happening, but I also wanted to know why. (David Nasser also spoke a little on that. We are the "tell me why" generation...we're one big boy band.) And it was so cool. One of the very first songs we sang had some lines in it that said, "No one else will do. I will take hold of You." And that just really hit me. I always chase after human beings that satisfy my longing for acceptance, and often push God away because I think that He can't do. But I realized that He loves me soooo much that He wants me to depend on Him for acceptance, because He's all that really matters anyway. So I really want to take hold of Him, and depend on Him way more than what I have been. That song was so amazing. I really needed that, and God sent it at just the right time.

Cause I need You, Jesus
To come to my rescue
Where else can I go?
There's no other name by which I've been saved
Capture me with grace
I will follow You....

Who next?

I know I'm going to sound like a heathen, or maybe not even a Christian, but I want to assure you all that I am, I'm just really having a hard time right now. But...do you ever feel like God is out to get you? Maybe I'm exaggerating here. Do you ever feel like something is out to get you?? It seems like everytime I turn around something else goes wrong. Or someone else leaves. Now, this is the 3rd person who is leaving since the start of the new year, and it is the 3rd person that I feel really close to. And although she's not leaving until April, and I'm really glad she's in God's will, it doesn't make it any easier. I do think that God is trying to teach me something from this. All these people who have left, or who are going to leave, are people that I really depend on for acceptance and the like. I'm starting to see a pattern. I honestly believe that God is trying to bang into my head that He is there for me, and I'm accepted by Him, and I don't need those other people, although they are special. And the only way I'll learn that is when He takes everyone away, and I only have Him left to fall on. Just pray for me please. This is going to be a hard weekend to listen to God when I'm upset. Pray I'll learn a lot at D-Now, especially about depending on Him.

Whip-lash mania

Well, the car is quite awesome. We got new floor mats, a new drivers seat, and took off the peeling tint on the back and side windows. We're going to try to get a new paint job soon. Unfortunately, I went driving in it with my dad last night and it was not as easy as I was expecting. To say we got whip-lash was an understatement. I did finally make it to Hallmark, at which I showed Maria our new car. And I was glad I gave her a head start--I stalled the car a half a dozen times before I finally pulled out of the parking lot. But with a lot of practice, I should have the hang of it in no time.
You ever notice that teachers seem to know when you drift off in class? I swear, my geometry teacher KNOWS when I'm gone. She's got like a radar or something that scans the room, enters our brains, and makes her call on the person who doesn't have a clue about what she's talking about...which is usually me. When I know the answer, she never calls on me. But when I have no clue what we're talking about, what page we're on, or what problem we're doing, she calls on me. I've got to find a way to keep it together without having to pay attention. Which could take a while. I'll let you know when I figure it out. Later days.

I got a car! I got a car!

Woohoo! You heard right, pal. Rachel Fillinger has a car! Hard to believe, huh? It's quite cool. I love it. Tommy and I are sharing, but it's all good, since I can't drive a stick (yes, it is a stick). It's a 1991 Acura Integra LS hatchback...two door, candy apple red (except for the top, which has faded to a...pinkish color), a practically brand new CD player, and a sunroof. Yup. It's purty nice. The drivers seat is busted, so we're going to get that fixed, but other than that and a new paint job, the thing looks like new. The interior is in great shape, and the outside is too, except for the paint. I can't wait to drive it. It's really smooth, and has a lot of get-up-and-go (the former owner was known for his "Red Demon"). On the downside though, we can't drive it until we can pay for the insurance, which won't be until March, when mowing starts up. Until then, we'll probably try to fix it up, so when we can get on the road, it'll look real nice. I've already hung my soccer ball thing on the rear view mirror. :) Anyway, I've got to go, but I'll try to get some pictures on here as soon as I can. Later days!!