Divorce

Jon & Kate Plus 8 completely broke my heart. I thought that this would be a couple that would last. Despite the screaming children, constant traveling, money troubles-- I thought they would last.

But perhaps what is most upsetting is that just last season they renewed their vows! They have 8 children, spoke about how they wanted to show their kids that they would stay together.

A scandal and a few headlines later and it's all down the tube?

I just don't think that's how marriage should work. When there are 8 children who are sensitive and need affection from two grown-ups, divorce just can't be a reasonable option.

The whole thing just upset me greatly.

Sigh.

Optimism: 4-day school week!

To Seniors:

Have you gotten that "feeling of finality" yet? Cause lately I keep seeing how life will be after I leave high school.

Watching BA, Soph, and Little Ashley hanging out without me just really...opened my eyes. That's how it's probably gonna be next year. I'll be off at college, hopefully making friends, while they stay here and continue on innocently.

I picture Ben chilling at home alone, his friends always hanging out over here and him going out with his girlfriend a lot more.

And then the Messengers at practice, no teens with them. All of them middle school or younger.

Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for college. I just feel like I'll end up in the same situation as Carmen (SotTP) with maybe one friend who enjoys torturing me.

Cheese is no substitute for Chocolate.

Hi, my name's Erin.
And I paint my nails now.
I wear dresses and flip flops.
And rings.

Who would've thunk it?

Sigh.

I am totally conflicted now. Conflicted in the sense that I know what I'll probably end up doing, but it breaks my heart to do so.

I had just decided on going on the chorus trip and now I probably can't go because I'm supposed to sing in church next Sunday. But I already told my teacher and friends I was going on the trip, but I also told the church I would sing and my heart hurts.

And then the "Night with the Messengers" thing is the same night as the Senior dinner and I don't know what to do. All I know is that I realllllly want to cry.

My heart can't take it. :(

Now I can be...

...a true hero! A champion of the faith! Now I can be a true hero! And serve God all of my days. <3

The Messengers and I had our play today. We all did really well and all the adults said we did wonderfully. Although I must admit, I got the worst urge to cry during "Deborah." As soon as Abby ran out as Barack attacking the Canaanites I got a frog in my throat and tears welled up in my eyes.

I'm going to miss them all so much! I don't know how I can bear to leave them. They're just....the best people I've ever met. I adore them. And now happy but also very sad tears are welling up.

Back to the 80s was...good? :x

I survived!

My name is Erin and I survived 4 AP exams in the span of 2 days!!

I'm quite pleased with myself.

PS: I live to the song "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane right now. And Blood Diamond is a frick-awesome movie!

Best Weekend Ever!!

So this weekend was a lot of fun. :)



Friday: I babysat Daniel and Andrew in the morning (and made some moolah!) which was super easy. I'll be making the easiest money everrr this summer. Speaking of which, I need a new camera and some of those sweaters from Old Navy. And some band shirts.


Saturday: Went to the Mother-Daughter Tea with Mom, Grandma, Aunt Amy, and Norah. We ate food and went outside and had our pictures done. The one to the right is my absolue favoritest of Norah. Amy said she looked like Rapunzel, but with short hair.




Sunday: I went to Sunday School were we blew up balloons. And then we had church where the Messengers sang "Arky, Arky." It was super good, though Caitlyn and I had a little bit of trouble trying to hold on to Zachary. Then I went home and baked cookies for the Youth table-- the miniature Youth Cave. We made s'mores and had Pastor Ken's little pop-up igloo, haha. Then Cait and I left for messengers. We practiced for that. Then during the 10-minute break, ran to get food. It was delicious. Then we ran back and practiced our duet to sing in church. Practice finished, and we went to jump on the bouncy thing for a while. And then we kind of returned to our station for a few minutes. And then it was time to set off the balloons. It was-- incredible! I seriously could not explain how wonderful it truly was. And then they announced prizes where we won "Best Youth Table." The fact that we were the only youth table is of no importance. And then we fit 7 of us kids into the pop-up igloo. And finished off the day with a bounce. :)

In short: Sunday was the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE.

Rooftops.