Random Facts about me.

1. I love baseball, but I can't play it to save my life.
2. I am afraid of heights.
3. I have gone to the same church my whole life.
4. I always switch back and forth between about 4 books that I am reading.
5. I have been playing the piano since I was 12, but I hate playing in front of people.
6. I love the country. I am not big on cities.
7. I love Chinese food.
8. I love swimming, but I don't do it that much.
9. I would love to learn to play the drums, but I doubt I ever will.
10. I like to draw, but I stink at it.
11. I am named after my Grandma.
12. The future is scary.

My sister.

My sister is a very special person. She has a mild case of Down Syndrome. She is really blessed in the fact that she can read and write and even talk, which a lot of people with DS can't do. It bothers me when people say they "Are very sorry" to hear about her condition. She is just like any other kid out there. She likes to play with her toys and watch TV and bake cakes. And most of all, she likes to annoy her older sister, she gets great enjoyment out of that. And yes, she knows exactly what she is doing. Sometimes I think she is too smart for her own good. There is not a second when she doesn't have something to say. She is one of the most loving people you will ever meet. She knows just when you need a hug, sometimes before you do. At the same time, she can get really mad and she is very dramatic. I won't lie, sometimes it is hard. She doesn't understand a lot of things and people can be pretty mean to her (except when I am around). And sometimes I can't do certain things because she can't. She is also the most stubborn person I have ever met. You cannot change her mind about anything. Despite all that, she is one of the most amazing people in my life and I wouldn't trade her for a "normal" sister any day.

When I Grow Up.

I have lost count of the times that people have asked me what I want to be "When I grow up." To be honest, I haven't the slightest clue. Another frequently asked question is, "Where do you want to go to school?" I don't know that either. I mean, sure, I have interests but do I really want to spend the rest of my life doing that? Considering I am in 11th grade, I realize I should be thinking about these things. Honestly it is a little scary too.

Finals are finally over!

Well, almost. There are two smaller ones tomorrow, but I cannot explain how happy I am that they are over. On another note, it has been snowing a lot. I like the snow, but I am soooo ready for spring to be here. Now that finals are over, we have other homework again so I am going to go do that now. Yuck.

Snow!

Today was a weird day. My dad came in my room at 6:30 and told me that school was canceled. Needless to say, I fell back asleep. Then at 6:50 (the time that I usually leave my house to go to school) he comes in and says that there is school. I have never gotten ready for school so fast. And even when I hurried, I was still late for school. And then, we got out early anyway. As of now, it is still snowing. I wonder if we will go to school tomorrow? I am going to eat dinner. Happy snow!

My Day at the Farm

Last friday I went to Sarah's house. I did lots of fun things: milked cows, fed cows, stepped in the drop, fell in a mound of silage and rolled down the other side, got milk squirted in my face, learned how to put a milker on a cow, washed cow utters, fed the baby cows (so cute), fed the goats, and I am sure there was more that I did but right now they are slipping my mind. But there was one other part, and I do believe that was my favorite, drinking the milk! It was the best milk in the entire world. I think everyone should try it atleast once in their life. You have not lived until you have tried this milk----not kidding.

Saturate

Last Thursday I went to Elim Fellowship's Saturate youth conference in Lima NY. It lasted 3 days. To say that it was amazing would be an understatement. It was actually my second time at one of Elim's conferences. It is drastically different from what I am used to. I have gone to a Baptist church my entire life. My church is mostly older people. Let's just say they don't get too excited. But the thing is, the people at Elim except you no matter. You can worship in any way you want to and no one looks at you like you are crazy. No one judges you there. The worship has been awesome the times that I have been there. And the speakers always have something to say that will hit you in ways you never expected. I loved it so much, I didn't want to go home. I can honestly say that my relationship with Christ was stengthened this week-end.