tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26673813892822278422024-03-14T00:08:17.219-07:00Say TiffanyDo everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life Philippians 2:14-16Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-39469942693702733072010-05-19T20:10:00.000-07:002010-05-19T20:33:30.239-07:00Long Overdue...But you're gonna have to keep waiting. I had an incredible time in Greece including the time I was invited to a Greek wedding, the time I saw lots of cool old stuff, the time I woke up to an incredible sunrise over the sea, the time I got eight bug bites on my face and when they healed, the time I had an allergic reaction to face paint. I want to tell you all of those stories and so many more but for now all I am going to say about Greece is that God is good (as always). Camp went off without a hitch and I have no doubt that lives were changed.<br /><br />However, for now I thought it would be good to give a small update on my life and maybe write about Greece when I am a little more awake. When I got back from my extended trip to Greece (extended because of a volcano :-)) I only had a week left of classes and I was fretfully behind. I made it through and graduated with my Associates Degree in Christian Ministry on May 7th. It was a stressful couple of weeks but it ended in a super fun celebration.<br /><br />The night of my graduation I found out that Multnomah discontinued my major and my fall plans were out the window. Since that night I have been waiting for summer and answers. It is exciting not having any set plans for the fall and knowing that the world is open to me. I intend to continue my education, I just have to figure out where. Super fun!<br /><br />In these weeks between school and summer I have been working odd jobs around camp and spending lots of time with my family and friends. It has been really relaxing and rejuvenating. I needed these weeks before the summer craziness begins. Life is so good and God is faithful. I can't wait to tell you more about Greece and what God has for me next.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-71902619587111934452010-04-06T20:45:00.000-07:002010-04-06T20:50:20.319-07:00Greece!I'm leaving for Greece tomorrow morning. I get to help Hume put on a camp for military kids. I'm very excited and would love to keep you updated on our trip while I'm gone but I probably won't be able to so instead you can follow our progress <a href="http://humeinternational.org/blog/">here</a>. Please be praying for us and the kids while we are gone. God is great and this trip is going to be fantastic!Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-72703369380285186582010-03-31T14:51:00.000-07:002010-03-31T16:14:20.562-07:00Random Facts About Me- I always write in cursive because I think it is more acceptable for cursive to be illegible than it is for print<br /><br />-I ache to travel, truly, physically ache<br /><br />-I write papers on the day they are due about 90% of the time<br /><br />-I feel like a wish on 11:11 should take a whole minute to make so I babble about the details of the wish in my head until 11:12<br /><br />-I didn't know what to wish for on my birthday candles this year because my mom isn't so sick anymore and I don't remember ever wishing for anything other than her healing<br /><br />-I tell people my favorite novel is Pride and Prejudice but it isn't<br /><br />-I loved the color green before I found out it looks good on me<br /><br />-I finally got tired of listening to Michael Buble all the time<br /><br />-One of my favorite things about my favorite kind of cereal is that it looks healthy<br /><br />-I have ear infections more often than not<br /><br />-I'm allergic to strawberries<br /><br />-I don't mean to smile all the time, it's just what my face naturally does<br /><br />-I prefer driving alone over driving with others<br /><br />-I draw, paint, write, and play piano but I don't show anybody because I don't think I'm very good at any of it<br /><br />-I haven't owned more than two pairs of pants at a time for several years now<br /><br />-I would choose a pen over a pencil any day<br /><br />-My hair is actually curly, I straighten it almost every dayTiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-62349937770152691672010-03-29T09:03:00.000-07:002010-03-31T16:10:42.142-07:00Month-In-ReviewI think I am going to start doing this every month in order to recap what has been going on without feeling like every event needs its own post. I would do it weekly but I don't think my life is interesting or eventful enough for that nor do I think I would be disciplined enough to keep it up. Anyway... this month...<br /><br />Has been busy. I went to Bakersfield to have a meeting with the Greece team. I rode down with Janelle and it was really fun to meet everyone and see the team God has brought together. I got accepted to Multnomah which means I am moving to Oregon in the fall. I was hired to work Hume SD this summer as a lead. I'm a little nervous because I have no idea what I am doing but I am mostly excited for the new experience. I attended the Unite conference at Hume. It was such a huge blessing to see some of my dear friends and hear some really good teaching and worship. I went to SLO with my family (minus Evan) and we went to Hearst Castle, the Melodrama (where we saw "Lumberjacks in Love"), and went out on a glass bottom boat in Morro Bay. My brother got engaged! I love Bailey and I am super excited for them! I wrote 2 papers, 3 sermon outlines, gave 2 speeches, and did lots of math. I worked a little bit when I could. I started attending a Bible study with a 5 other ladies. We are going through the Beth Moore study "Why Godly People Do Ungodly Things" and I am quite enjoying it. I filled a whole journal for the first time in my life. I can't think of anything else but I think that is quite enough for one month.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-65214471142361455382010-03-17T23:59:00.000-07:002010-03-18T11:39:34.799-07:00My (very limited and inexperianced) Thoughts on ParentingYesturday, as I was walking through Wal Mart, there was a young family walking in front of me. A girl who looked about four was not being a good listener. After being reprimanded by her mom the little girl asked for a hug. Her mother said "No. I don't want to hug you. You don't obey." For a moment I thought nothing of this and then as I pondered what this mother had told her child I saw a problem that plagues our world.<br /><br />This little girl will forever believe that her mothers love must be earned through her obedience. This, I think, is a great tragedy because this little girl is being taught at this young age that love must be earned. As a child of God I know that this is not the case. God will never withhold His love from me because I am disobedient. In Romans 5:8 Paul says, "God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." While we were still sinners! Sin, anything that deviates from God's standard of perfection. I am so glad to serve a God who truly loves me unconditionally.<br /><br />It broke my heart to have to acknowledge that in this world children are being brought up to understand that they will only be loved when they are good. I long to be the kind of parent who can correct my children when they are wrong while still displaying God's unconditional love. I want to be the kind of mom who can reprimand my four year old in Wal Mart and then turn around and reassure her of my love with a hug.<br /><br />Now, I am nowhere near parenthood but I pray that when I get there I can remember this lesson. My parents have been an almost unflinching example of this correction in love philosophy and I pray that I may be too. The best way to explain how God loves us is to show it. I hope to always show God's love and when I fail I know He will still love me.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-32852543695130148992010-03-02T19:34:00.000-08:002010-03-02T19:43:25.931-08:00I read some blogs and the authors truly share their hearts. Other blogs are simply an overview of life. I can't decide what I want my blog to be. I feel like I would rather write the latter because it is easier but the truth is that the more honest a blogger is, the more I desire to read their thoughts. I want to be someone who others want to listen to. In order to be that person I have to say something worth listening to. The only thing in my life that is worth listening to is the truth of God's work in me. I am nothing and he is everything. I am a prideful and selfish person who takes so much for granted but the truth is that I am nothing without Christ in my life. I am a wretch who deserves to be eternally <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">separated</span> from God and yet he <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">embraces</span> me in the middle of my failings and makes me holy. These are just some random ideas I thought I would share on this drizzly night.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-17229381813471614002010-02-28T17:52:00.000-08:002010-02-28T18:06:00.649-08:00LifeThe last 12 months have been the making of a huge year of change. I feel like I have not settled into most of these changes and maybe I never will. Not all has been bad but, of course, not all has been good (in my opinion).<br /><br />God is in control. He knows what's best. He loves me.<br /><br />I am probably the most blessed person in the whole wide world.<br />I have the best God.<br />I have the best home.<br />I have the best parents.<br />I have the best siblings.<br />I have the best friends.<br />I am surrounded by a huge community of love.<br />I have health and everything I need (and so much more).<br /><br />I'm taking six classes this semester but I have more free time than I have any other semester. Weird, but perfectly timed.<br /><br />I have a large handful of things that I am looking forward to.<br />Unite conference.<br />Family trip to SLO, Sac, or Magic Mountain (we still have to decide).<br />Greece.<br />Graduation (AA).<br />Summer in SD?<br />Multnomah in the fall.<br /><br />Life is so good and God is so good. He has not only provided for me at all times but He has gone above and beyond in every facet of my life. Last year was a year of change and God got me through. He is so faithful and I am so thankful.<br /><br />Life is good.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-28793163213046383882009-11-07T10:35:00.001-08:002009-11-07T11:15:05.250-08:00Life Happenings<div align="center">Sometime... </div><div align="center"><div><div><div><div>I stop.</div><div>This is one of those times.</div><div>It feels good for a moment...</div><div>but then I remember the things that have kept me busy...</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401440689382666850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SvXFsF3-smI/AAAAAAAAANE/AxebaioW8Bg/s320/022.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><div>Yosemite</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401437201984971058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SvXChGTk4TI/AAAAAAAAAMM/_cGrHX-xUR8/s320/013.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Grey's Weekend</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401437294269946114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SvXCmeGB2QI/AAAAAAAAAMU/R4tqPTGKT7U/s320/8925_1216367739634_1542071482_585051_5028164_n%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>Talon's Baby Shower</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401438227226132738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SvXDcxoHgQI/AAAAAAAAAMk/HfTFzklwQ0E/s320/045.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401439050724927410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SvXEMtZh57I/AAAAAAAAAMs/L5jnFDNRRaw/s320/049.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Pause Halloween Party</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401437615753468498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SvXC5LtrGlI/AAAAAAAAAMc/0-4g9vwjLzQ/s320/015.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Evan's 25th Birthday</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401439265701567122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SvXEZOP9GpI/AAAAAAAAAM0/PzerGCbcb8U/s320/030.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>High School Made Conference</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401439527530434834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SvXEodo0kRI/AAAAAAAAAM8/vFMPyZ17kWY/s320/040.JPG" border="0" />and I don't want to be stopped anymore.</div></div></div><br /></div>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-73033763514723277582009-09-21T19:55:00.000-07:002009-09-21T20:22:31.081-07:00Busy Weekends<div align="center">I have been busy every weekend since I started school and there is no indication that this busyness will slow down any time soon. It has been wonderful! I spent one weekend here in Fresno when I first moved and since then I have been up and down the mountain or, once, down to San Diego. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">First, I had wonderful Country Fair weekend. It was wonderful because my mom was the boss of getting all of the ladies in camp to make baked goods. It was crazy the night before the fair as all of the women pulled through and brought tons and tons of sweets to our house. In the morning when we took all of the snacks to the boutique I thought the gift shop ladies were going to have a heart attack. I don't think they were expecting so much. I was so excited for my moms success! Then Emma and Cody showed up! They weren't really planing on coming so it was a big surprise and treat to see them and spend the day with them. Last but not least, a pine cone fell out of a tree and hit me!!! It hit the back of my head pulling some of my hair out and then hit my shoulder. I had a big bruise! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">The following weekend I went to San Diego to see my darling Katie Wood!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384125834721787986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SrhB65yYgFI/AAAAAAAAAL8/4pVZplfcw2c/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /> I took the train which is one of my all time favorite things to do! I met an old Japanese woman at the train station before I left. We talked for a long time before my train arrived. She told me all about her family and meeting her (red headed) American husband during WWII when he was stationed in Japan! After this I sat with an old man who ignored me and tried very hard to make sure our arms did not touch (very funny). On the last leg of my journey south I was in a section of the train that seated four people and can I just say that I don't think there are four more different people. The conversation we had was AMAZING! When I arrived in San Diego I had the pleasure of spending a much needed weekend with Katie doing what we do best, talking. While I was there we got to see Little Shop of Horrors which was great. The weekend ended to soon as always and I had a quiet ride back to Fresno.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">This past weekend I went to Hume and finally worked (I have been slacking). I feel like I never have enough time when I am home. I always feel like someone gets neglected because I just don't have enough of me. I wonder if I could design a me robot so I could be in two places at once.... Anyway, I loved seeing several friends and having some great conversations while also making a little money (very little) and spending some time with my family. It was a long weekend and not at all restful but that is ok. Oh, and I signed up for the Michael Buble fan club which I know is lame but at his next concert I will have better seats than you. ;-)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">This wonderful weekend that is coming up is going to be one of the most fantastic weekends of all times. Emma is coming and we are going to watch all of season 5 of Grey's Anatomy and eat lots and lots. We will be lazy the whole time except when we dress up on Saturday evening to take Katie out to dinner. I cannot wait!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I feel like my life revolves around my weekends right now but really most of my life is spent here... <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384126449857813122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SrhCetWPWoI/AAAAAAAAAME/qiPFug1Ie6E/s320/010.JPG" border="0" />at school. This is the pink and green room I was talking about. Isn't it great? </div>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-20391471056783645592009-08-20T09:18:00.000-07:002009-08-20T11:38:18.922-07:00Finding Joy in the Little Things (and the big things too)As I was anticipating heading back to school I was finding myself very discontented. I do not like living in Fresno and as much as I enjoy learning I don't really have much love for this school. I had been struggling, trying to remind myself that I am doing this in order to be more effective (hopefully). I have been trying to remember how important prayer in and trying to foster determination to be a light this year at school. I met with Bunnie just before I left home and she challenged me to be in prayer more.<br /><br />I headed down the mountain with my heart breaking (I love my family and my home) but determined to make the most of this year and come out of it with a broader and deeper understanding of God and who I am in him. As I drove the air turned from the cool refreshing mountain air to the oppressing thick valley air. I was feeling more and more sad and losing focus when all of a sudden I came around a corner and a cool breeze made the warm air feel welcome. The sun was reaching its orange glowing fingers through the trees and touching my hair as it whipped around my face in the wind. At that moment a song by Augustana that has a beautiful piano introduction came on. It was the perfect driving music. In that moment I saw the little thing that God was doing to make this transition less difficult. It was a perfect drive.<br /><br />I am determined that this year is going to be wonderful. I will apply myself and come out changed for the better. I will lose focus but in those moments I am praying that God will remind me of my drive and all of the little blessings he has given me. That is my story, the thing I wanted to say.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-11783743643275683492009-08-18T22:23:00.000-07:002009-08-18T22:31:49.749-07:00Something to sayI have something to say tonight. Nothing exciting, just a story. But I don't have the energy to make it sound nice so I will just wait until tomorrow. Good night world.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-81125697228486896082009-08-13T10:28:00.000-07:002009-08-13T10:56:16.450-07:00ObsessionsEmily and I were discussing things that we love and at times have even become obsessed with. These are some of my favorite movies, tv shows and books. I could watch and read all of these all the time no matter what.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369504920096029746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SoRQRqYJPDI/AAAAAAAAALk/LOkSflzV6Fw/s320/Grey-s-Anatomy-greys-anatomy-1663492-1024-768%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br />I believe that I have already established that I really like Grey's Anatomy. It is a new favorite but it successfully kept me and Emma connected and sharing our likes and dislikes so that makes me like it even more.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369504604101184082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SoRP_RNGilI/AAAAAAAAALM/og1SMWi4AwI/s320/austen-738508%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" />I love Jane Austen more than any other author! I love each of her novels and I read them over and over again. I never get sick of these stories. They are full of romance, silliness, sacrifice and family. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369504725061548834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SoRQGT0TOyI/AAAAAAAAALU/7S-VgeAnF5I/s320/friends_cast_promo_photo_friends_a_aa8531296960aa01fa1b67bb70b05e70_490x350%5B1%5D.png" border="0" /><br />Friends is probably the most feel good show in the world! I love the silly witiness of the characters and its short shows make it ideal for watching in between doing other things. I love it!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369504825301774210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SoRQMJPbr4I/AAAAAAAAALc/D1O9UAWcdkE/s320/Gilmore_Girls%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br />Gilmore Girls is my favorite tv show ever! I watch it over and over again from start to finish. When I finish the seventh season I just start watching the first. It never ends for me. I love every one of the characters and I identify (to and extent) with Rory and Lorelei's relationship because it is a lot like mine and my moms! Love love love this show!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369505192309586290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SoRQhgc6eXI/AAAAAAAAAL0/Eq-bWwNELsw/s320/harry-potter-boxed-set%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br />Harry Potter are fantastic books! They are well written and easy reads. The stories are entriguing and my whole family enjoys them so they bring us all together. I am currently rereading this series and I am loving it once again.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369505113048516594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SoRQc5Lmh_I/AAAAAAAAALs/A-F9PzYNzUc/s320/MeetMeInSt.Louis.Lobby.TN%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Meet Me in St. Louis is my all time favorite movie. It has been since I can remember. My sister and brother still grumble about the fact that I used to insist on watching it everyday after school when I was in kindergarten. I still would watch it every day if I could get away with it. It is all about family (which I think I have established is important to me) and sticking together no matter what. This family looks out for each other even when they are upset with each other. I love it so very much.</p><p>So, that is all I can think of. If you haven't seen Meet Me in St. Louis then you should. That is all I am saying. ;-)</p>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-34020430584372334512009-07-22T16:16:00.000-07:002009-07-22T16:21:02.486-07:00Buck Up TiffanyI have felt very whiney lately. I just feel like whining about everything. I am usually a very optimistic and joyful person, and I still am, but everytime I go to write an email or blog or something like that all I want to do is whine. I should be kicked. I have a new goal to try and be more happy, even in my writing. I am going to try and think of all of the wonderful things in my life and be grateful for what I have. I am enormously bless and I should not be complaining. Aha ha ha! I will win!Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-79114385766722691562009-07-13T20:52:00.000-07:002009-07-13T20:59:47.272-07:00Weddings and other fun thingsThis is a fun season of life where it feels like there is a wedding or a shower every other day. This past weekend we celebrated the marrage of Brandon and Jessica Setter. I grew up with both of them and it was a joy to have all of our old friends back together to enjoy their marriage! My brother was in the wedding which made it extra fun. This weekend I have the priveledge of attending Erin Schlegels bridal shower which is going to be the bomb diggity because her sisters are the best party planners in the world and I am super excited! I love this part of life and I will be sad when it ends, just as a usually am when I realize I am to the next season of life. Ah well, such is life I suppose. Anyway, here is my favorite picture from the beautiful wedding day!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358160515085024754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SlwCmYcqvfI/AAAAAAAAALE/6JVB-X7kM0k/s320/026.JPG" border="0" />Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-80495771829878644992009-06-29T21:05:00.000-07:002009-06-29T21:13:30.702-07:00Freaking SummerSummer is always crazy. It is less crazy for me this summer because I am working in the office instead of being a boss in food service. Less responsibility means fewer hours and a little less stress. Also, I am not running all over camp all the time so I am far less physically exhausted. Highlights of my summer so far are my morning walks with Alex Tilley. We walk around the lake almost every morning and while I know that the exercise is good for me the thing about it that I really enjoy is the fun talks that Alex and I get to have. It is a pleasure getting to know Alex again now that we are older and I am not her boss. Another fun thing that has happened this summer is that the Lilley girls all came up to visit! They were here for Jessica Daniels bridal shower (which was fantastic) and it was amazing getting to see them and spend a little time with them! I look forward to getting to see all of them several more times throughout the summer. My mom and I went to Fresno last week and she paid for me to get acrylic nails (because I don't work in food service) and we saw UP. So freaking fun!!! I love my mom. And last but certainly not least, my dear sweet Katie Wood called me two days ago to inform me that she is ENGAGED!!! I am so excited for her and Justin and I am praying that their life together will continue to be a blessed one!!!! Well, that is all. That is my summer in a nutshell so far. I hope you are wonderful! Love TiffanyTiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-19312794529194125912009-05-23T09:08:00.000-07:002009-05-23T09:20:27.235-07:00I am feeling overwhelmed and blessed. Content and concerned. My life is wonderful and not at all what I ever pictured. My God does that a lot I think. I am back at Hume for summer now. I am working in the office doing something entirely different from what I have been doing for years. I feel inept because I am not used to not knowing how to do my job. I have to remind myself that they do not expect me to have it all down perfectly in the first week and that I can take my time and ask lots of questions and nobody will mind. It is good.<br /><br />I love being at home with all of my family here. We all keep separating, moving on, and then coming back home because being together is so much better than being apart. I love them. They are messy and quiet and silly and do a million things that drive me crazy but I would not trade them for anything. They are the best and a wonderful foundation in my life. It is good.<br /><br />Almost all of my closest friends are married or on the threshold of marriage. I am really enjoying this part of my life with my friends. I love being excited with them as they step into this new part of their lives and having the opportunity to come along side them in prayer and love when their new lives are proving stressful and difficult. It is good.<br /><br />I am feeling overwhelmed and blessed but in the end the blessed feeling far outweighs the overwhelmed feeling. No matter how stressful life get, God takes care of me. He has filled my life with the most wonderful things and this morning I am remembering to be truly thankful.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-60502177271072225422009-05-06T20:54:00.000-07:002009-05-06T21:13:19.595-07:00What a Weird DayThat is all I can think to say about this day. It was a super crappy day with bookends of awesomeness. I had my last final this morning and it went absolutely perfectly (meaning that I got an A). Then I talked with both Katie and Emma on the phone and that was lovely. I finished packing up and my mom and sister came to get me for a movie before I headed up the hill. As we were walking through Wal Mart (where we stopped before the movie) I received a call from one of the girlies at school. She was sobbing. She had been accused by one of our teachers of plagiarizing a paper. I know for certain that she did not cheat so I dropped my mom and sister off at Taco Bell and I rushed back to school to try to talk with the teacher and set her straight (in a nice way). She had already left when I got there so I sent her an email and we will see what happens there. I am praying my heart out that everything turns out well!<br /><br />After I did all of this, I went back to Taco Bell and my sister had received some very bad news. I am not going to share the news but suffice it to say, we were both crying. I because of the plagiarizing incident and my sister because of her bad news. We all decided that it would be best to just get up to Hume as fast as we could so the movie was out. We went to the grocery store (which was actually a pretty fun trip) and then we headed up the mountain. When we got here we unloaded the groceries and relaxed for a few minutes.<br /><br />My brother is speaking for Outdoor Ed this week so I went over to the chapel to listen to him speak. I was very early and had some awesome and encouraging conversations with Evan and some old friends. Then there was some excellent worship and finally my brother took the stage. I may be a little biased but I really do think that he did a wonderful job. It was decision night which means he shared the Gospel message. Whenever I hear the Gospel I am always reminded of what Tim Holzel told us in Joshua (ever single week). He used to say that Christians need the Gospel preached into their lives every day because we forget. When he said this to us I thought it was a load of Bull S*** but now when I reflect back on it I realize that Tim was absolutely right. I need to hear about how much God loves me and be reminded that Christ died for me every single day! I really needed it tonight and I had the pleasure of hearing it from one of my very favorite people who I respect above almost anyone else.<br /><br />So, it was a very long and bizzar day, but it is over now. God is good. He is in control, He knows what is best, and He loves me. How could I possibly ask for more.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-18464806095028033942009-05-05T11:14:00.000-07:002009-05-05T11:30:18.660-07:00Moving OutThats right! I have my last final tomorrow and then I will be heading back to Hume for the summer. I kind of want to get out of her quickly tomorrow so I am packing up my car today. While in the process of packing I came upon my first really good "college story". I live on the second floor at the far end of the hall facing away from the parking lot. This means that I have the farthest trek to my car out of everyone in the school. This is only significant because it means that I leave my car all alone with the trunk open for significant periods of time as I walk to my room to grab another load. I had placed several boxes in my trunk and went up to my room to pack up a few more things (leaving my trunk open). While I was upstairs my roommate and I decided that we were thirst and should make a little trip to the gas station for some soda. As we were leaving (in her car) I remembered that I needed to close my trunk. I ran over quickly and pushed it closed from the back side of the lid, not bothering to even glance inside. As Mallory and I were pulling into the gas station I received a phone call from Jerred (another student) who said that he thought someone might be in my trunk. Jerred is a bit of a prankster so I thought he was just trying to get me to come out to my car so he could scare me. I informed him that there could not be anybody in my trunk because I had closed it. He said "Ahh, yes there could. I am in you trunk." I, of course, began laughing. Jerred had climbed into my trunk with the intent of scaring me when I brought out my next load. His plan had been thwarted, however, when I closed the trunk and left the school. We were only a few minutes away so we rushed back to let him out. He was entirely unharmed but I do not think that he will be climbing into any trunks again any time soon!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332408064449076434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SgCE4d7qXNI/AAAAAAAAAK8/q13UTrq_-rU/s320/022.JPG" border="0" /> <div>P.S. Here is my packed-upyness! </div>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-5329119626475453852009-05-01T12:44:00.000-07:002009-05-01T13:04:44.600-07:00One more weekIt has been an entire month since I last blogged. So April... at first when I was trying to remember what happened in April I couldn't think of anything and then I realized that lots of things happened in April. I counseled for the Jr. High Made conference at Hume and found out that I like working with Jr. Highers. I drove to Simi Valley and spent a long weekend with Emma and Cody, moving them into their temporary home and watching season 4 of Grey's Anatomy. I worked at Hume two weekends one of which was also my sisters 23rd birthday so we partied it up! I planted some little flowers in tiny pots in my window and they are actually growing (I didn't expect them to). My brother went to Israel (I realize that this is not something that I did but it was still significant to me). I finished up all of my classes for this semester, all I have left is finals. I registered for a summer class and for fall classes. I watched The Philadelphia Story with my mom (it is one of my favorites!). <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330947888417364818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 223px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SftU3CU8W1I/AAAAAAAAAK0/maLkGc2JUUI/s320/philadelphia%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" />I helped my sister pick out her new pet bunny who's name is Rai. I don't think that I really did anything else that is worth writing on here but I suppose that this is enough for now. All in all it was a good month but I am glad that it is over. I am ready to have a week or two of not being quite so busy! I will try to be a little more diligent in my blogging but I am not making any promises.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-82152872328631319152009-04-01T13:01:00.000-07:002009-04-01T13:32:13.459-07:00DifferentThis semester I am taking Intro to Lit. I really like this class (because it is an English class!) and Mrs. Voss is the best teacher at this school so it is rockin! Over the past several weeks we have been discussing poetry and in class on Monday Mrs. Voss had us each write a poem. I have never written poetry before and I was not excited to start but I had to do it. I was having trouble thinking of a topic and as I sat considering different ideas my hair fell in front of my eyes (as it often does) and I suddenly had my topic. Here is my poem...<br /><br /><div align="center">Different</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">These tresses of mine in varying shades of red</div><div align="center">Are far removed from my families head.</div><div align="center">Brown like the dirt and trees that surround them,</div><div align="center">Their hair and eyes are nothing astounding.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Green, my eyes shine like emeralds,</div><div align="center">While mom and dads show depth in mahogany.</div><div align="center">Nowhere near those earth tones,</div><div align="center">My features stand out all alone.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">A blessing or a curse to be so diverse?</div><div align="center">My place in my family I must rehearse.</div><div align="center">Never identified as belonging to those I love,</div><div align="center">But always noticed beyond and above.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">A blessing, I think, to stand out in a crowd,</div><div align="center">That I might sing God's praise far and loud.</div><br />Now, I have never felt at all that I did not fit into my family but it did seem like a good topic for a poem. It is interesting though that I am the only person in my family with my coloring. My brother has blue eyes but other than that everything is brown, then I show up on the scene (last because I am the youngest) and I have freckles and red hair and green eyes! I am one giant recessive gene! I rather like it! Thanks, family, for letting me stand out! I know you didn't do it on purpose but I still appreciate it. P.S. This poem is broken up into stanzas but for some reason blogspot is posting it without the spaces. Whatever.Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-87752259451057256082009-03-29T15:52:00.000-07:002009-03-29T16:07:49.478-07:00AntsyIt is springtime and I am feeling the need to travel. It has been way to long. I have been so blessed in my relatively short life to travel a great deal. Traveling has gotten into my blood and on days like today I long to go somewhere, anywhere. <div><div> </div><div>Israel Spring '07</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318747515315422546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/Sc_8r2xeBVI/AAAAAAAAAKM/Vqn_vVMcnIo/s320/607.jpg" border="0" />Mexico Fall '06<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318747650053904562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/Sc_8zstoGLI/AAAAAAAAAKU/CGFd3V9b-S8/s320/1097.jpg" border="0" />Switzerland Spring '06<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318747788194559794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/Sc_87vU7NzI/AAAAAAAAAKc/5hd0oKQWZBo/s320/1400.jpg" border="0" />France Spring '06<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318748020124086610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/Sc_9JPVO8VI/AAAAAAAAAKk/1qip2zTQtME/s320/1441.jpg" border="0" />Germany Spring '05<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318748173094219186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/Sc_9SJMJ7bI/AAAAAAAAAKs/vyGWuwjenkw/s320/DSCN0189.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p>I don't care where I go. I just love the change. I love the lighting being so much brighter because the ground is the same color as the sun. I love when the clouds engulf the mountains surrounding me and I cannot see what lies beyond. I love the snow coming down in drifts and the roads being cobbled. I love seeing trees I have never seen before and animals I didn't even know existed. I love having all of the stories I have read come alive as I see the places that inspired the writer. I just love to travel. I hope I can again someday soon.</p>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-40051850545836131632009-03-23T18:46:00.000-07:002009-03-23T19:24:30.267-07:00A Very Long Spring BreakI have been on my spring break for the last week and a half and it has been long. It is a spring break I will never forget. It was so jam packed with big things that I am finding it difficult to digest it all. It started with Unite weekend at Hume. 25 students from my class came. It was incredible fun to see them all and such a blessing to be able to catch up with all of them and kind of renew all of those friendships that are so dear to my heart. It was exhausting to be running around on a continual emotional high for days but it was wonderful.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316571375372699794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SchBf1wZiJI/AAAAAAAAAJs/SVraMObOYRA/s320/n176800952_30528068_854984%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SchC05g00uI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/jX-CCFECpb4/s1600-h/053.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316572836670001890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SchC05g00uI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/jX-CCFECpb4/s320/053.JPG" border="0" /></a>Once the Unite conference ended my family made our way over to San Louis Obispo. We where there for three days to celebrate my 21st birthday. We stayed in a hotel where there was TV (which has become a novelty in my family). We went miniature golfing and toured Hearst Castle (which will be my home someday). We ate out and ordered pizza in. I w<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SchDZcZvd1I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/o55AWgKIiZc/s1600-h/105.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316573464510822226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SchDZcZvd1I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/o55AWgKIiZc/s320/105.JPG" border="0" /></a>as a really fun and relaxing time for our whole family and such a blessing to all get to just be together and not running in and out to work. So fun!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>We returned home on Wednesday and had a relaxing evening together. The following day Hume announced Jeff's resignation. There were lots of phone calls and many prayers. The following day the Lilley kids all made their way up to Hume and I spent the rest of the weekend dancing between their house and my own. It was all very emotionally taxing and it will continue to be for some time. Keep that family in your prayer! I was beginning to feel ill during this time and on Sunday it became a full blown horrible cold so I stayed home for one extra day still hanging with the Lilley's and trying to get better.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316574301254712738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SchEKJhB_aI/AAAAAAAAAKE/BGou4YLHH9c/s320/Winter_Part_II-1184%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" />I returned to school this morning and while I am glad to be back to a bit of normalcy I have no desire to be here. It was a week and a half of severe ups and downs but I would take those severe ups and downs with dear family and friends over this flat plain of school all by myself.</div></div></div></div>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-41775845918403873012009-03-11T19:55:00.000-07:002009-03-11T20:22:57.292-07:00Grey's AnatomyA week and a half ago I went to Simi Valley to visit Emily and Cody. Emma and I did lots of shopping and walking and talking and such all weekend so on Saturday evening we decided that Sunday was going to be a lazy day. We need a new girly movie to watch so we made a Target run to find something fitting. We were looking through the TV shows when we came upon Grey's Anatomy. Neither of us had ever watched the show but the first season was only $10 and then we would have more than just the two hours of enjoyment that a normal movie could afford. We decided to give it a try. As we drove back to Emma's house we joked that we were going to get addicted to Grey's and end up waisting a lot of money buying all of the available seasons. <div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312134982981246178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/Sbh-n0OF3OI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/j6cbA1pG_MQ/s320/greys1%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" />We began watching the first season immediately and were instantly intrigued. We finished the first season the next morning and realized that we really were addicted. I returned to school that evening and the following day Emma and I both went out and purchases the second season. Now, less than two weeks later, I have finished the third season. We know ourselves so well.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312135532775055042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/Sbh_H0XJnsI/AAAAAAAAAJY/6gojzh0M58M/s320/0000000545_20060919015558%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" />Here are some of the many reasons I like Grey's Anatomy... It is somewhat real to life in that these people are certainly not perfect. In fact most of them are pretty stinking screwed up. Some of them are selfish and conceited. They don't always get along and they don't always make the right choices. The actors don't always look perfect and it is not just when they are upset but when they are just working. Their hair and clothes and makeup are not always modelesque which is very real to life because really, nobody always looks perfect. Most of the time I have no idea who to route for which is always fun. It seems like some of the people who do the most horrible things are actually better people then the ones who only do moderately stupid stuff.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312135737293992194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/Sbh_TuQQ8QI/AAAAAAAAAJg/VI1tBd-dtZo/s320/kateWalsh%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" />The most wonderful thing about Grey's Anatomy (in my opinion) in Addison Montgomery. Addison didn't come in until the last episode of the first season but she won her way into my heart very quickly. She is a very complex character who has no real idea of what she wants or needs. She apparently became so popular among fans that they created a new show all about her called Private Practice. I have not watched it yet but I definitely will eventually. Addison is played by Kate Walsh who is beautiful and a fantastic actress. I love her.<br /><br /><div>In short, I love Grey's Anatomy. It is morally kind of yucky at times but I still really do love it. </div></div></div>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-21811578376746483142009-02-25T15:15:00.000-08:002009-02-26T18:42:01.136-08:00Loveliest of Trees<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SaXSmnx-jmI/AAAAAAAAAJA/TWieKSxi2Cc/s1600-h/cherrytree%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306879296881462882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SaXSmnx-jmI/AAAAAAAAAJA/TWieKSxi2Cc/s320/cherrytree%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Loveliest of trees, the cherry now</div><div align="center">Is hung with bloom along the bough,</div><div align="center">And stands about the woodland ride</div><div align="center">Wearing white for Eastertide.</div><br /><div align="center">Now, of my threescore years and ten,</div><div align="center">Twenty will not come again,</div><div align="center">And take from seventy springs a score,</div><div align="center">It only leaves me fifty more.</div><br /><div align="center">And since to look at things in bloom</div><div align="center">Fifty springs are little room,</div><div align="center">About the woodlands I will go</div><div align="center">To see the cherry hung with snow.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">-A.E. Houseman<br /><br />This is my mom's favorite poem. When we were in school my mom used to make my siblings and I memorize poetry. My mom has a passion for english and she wanted to breed that same passion in us. I didn't mind memorizing the poetry but then she would organize a poetry reading with all of the other homeschool families and we would have to recite what we had been learning. I really didn't enjoy having to perform but I suppose in the end it was beneficial because now I really don't mind talking in front of crowds and I have a comparatively extensive knowledge of poetry. I am grateful that my mother made me think harder then I would have liked. At one point during this period of my life I memorized "Loveliest of Trees" and it is the poem I remember best and is brought to my mind most frequently. As I said before it is my mom's favorite poem and now every time I think of it I think of her. It is quite lovely. So, there is a little piece of my heart.</div></div>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667381389282227842.post-74960928450648184162009-02-23T13:56:00.000-08:002009-02-23T14:05:44.188-08:00Englands Best Kept Secret<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SaMdCWUXgnI/AAAAAAAAAI4/jPZMS4qrUTA/s1600-h/166348_56365_1%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306116712160526962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 249px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_D-ohOV1WGcQ/SaMdCWUXgnI/AAAAAAAAAI4/jPZMS4qrUTA/s320/166348_56365_1%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a>So I don't know how it happened but today I stumbled across a secret. Ok it wasn't really a secret and I am probably the last person in the world to hear of him but I am ok with that. It is Leon Jackson. Leon Jackson is a young singer who recently was the winner on the show X Factor. Leon Jackson's music is very much in the style of Michael Buble (which I feel I have already established I like). Leon Jackson is very young and his voice sounds it at times but for the most part he can croon with the best of them. His album is not available on American iTunes so I had to order it from amazon which was probably one of the most annoying things in my life. I really do like the instant gratification of iTunes and I have gotten so used to it that waiting has become very difficult. Oh well, I think Leon is worth the wait. If you haven't heard him yet then you should check him out!</div>Tiffany Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04483196111399801542noreply@blogger.com1