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The Last Song movie review

There's no such thing as a good divorce.

That's a reality Ronnie Miller knows all too well. In the wake of her parents' devastating split, the 18-year-old piano prodigy stands on the knife edge of decision. Will she allow bitterness to consume her heart? Or will she learn to forgive and embrace the fact that even if life isn't always perfect, it's still worth living with an open heart?

As The Last Song opens, bitterness is winning that tug-of-war. Ronnie's folks have decided that she and her little brother, Jonah, should spend the summer with their father. And it's a long way from New York City to the beachfront Georgia resort town where her father, Steve, resides. That distance, however, is nothing compared to the gaping chasm between Ronnie and her dad, whom she blames for the divorce.

Upon arrival, Ronnie barely breathes a word to her father before slouching off to the beach, looking like a cast-off, thrift-store Madonna in Doc Martens. It takes her all of five minutes to find someone a few miles further down the same troubled road, a streetwise, street-hardened young woman named Blaze. Blaze summarizes her life story in two words: "Families suck." Ronnie agrees.

Fast-forward five more minutes, however, and an errant volleyball punctures Ronnie's brooding narcissism. Or, I should say, the shirtless hunk going after the ball, Will Blakelee, accomplishes that task.

Ronnie's annoyed. Will's intrigued. And a few more serendipitous encounters seal the deal … for Will anyway. But he'll need all of his resources (read: piercing gazes, six-pack abs, a kind heart and a high tolerance for pouting) in order to scale the walls around Ronnie's heart.

As he focuses on that task, Ronnie discovers that maybe life isn't so bad after all … and that maybe her dad isn't the soulless home-wrecker she's made him out to be.

Positive Elements

Much of this story turns on a romance. But The Last Song is as much about family and forgiveness as it is teen twitterpation.

The film illustrates how divorce wreaks havoc on the children affected by it. After Ronnie skulks down to the beach, Steve's ex-wife tries to help him see how wounded Ronnie is. "We hurt them, Steve," Kim says. Though he's mildly dismissive ("Things happen. Nobody's perfect"), Ronnie's father is immensely interested in reconnecting with his daughter. He's patient when she's moody, and he tries to serve her in practical ways.

As love blossoms between Will and Ronnie, she needs a confidant … and Dad's the only person around. Gradually, Ronnie shares her heart not only with Will, but with her father. That in turn opens the door for conversations about the fact that life doesn't always go as planned and the need for forgiveness when others make mistakes.

In one such conversation, Ronnie has been falsely accused of shoplifting, something she was accused of doing in New York as well. Dad is initially skeptical of her assertion that she's innocent. But Ronnie confesses, "I did it in New York. I stole something. I didn't need you to tell me it's wrong. I know that. But I didn't do it here." Dad's willingness to believe her helps bridge their trust gap.

Another significant part of the storyline revolves around Dad's desire to see Ronnie playing piano again, a talent she's shelved since her parents' divorce. As the film unfolds, we learn that he taught her to play. Ronnie's willingness to tickle the ivories again becomes a metaphor for their renewed relationship.

Tests of trust pop up in Ronnie's romance with Will as well. At one point, Ronnie is led to believe Will's intentions aren't so noble. "I don't want to be the next girl in your parade of girls," she tells him, before he talks her down from that ledge. A significant breach of trust (that involves Will hiding some important information) also results in Ronnie distancing herself from him as she sorts through what to do with his deception. He's deeply sorry for what's happened and Ronnie eventually finds it in her to forgive him.

Elsewhere, Dad spends a lot of time with Jonah as the pair works on repairing a stained-glass window from a church that's burned down. Ronnie gives Blaze some money after her boyfriend kicks her out of their house. Jonah then gives Ronnie money he's saved so that she can buy a dress to attend a wedding. Ronnie, Jonah and Will work to protect a nest of sea turtle eggs. And Will tries to encourage a friend to take responsibility for accidentally starting the church fire—an incident for which Steve has been unfairly blamed.

[Spoiler Warning] Eventually we learn that Ronnie's father is dying of cancer, a fact that he hides from her and Jonah until he collapses halfway through the summer. Whether that fact should have been concealed is open to debate (and Ronnie certainly doesn't think he should have hidden it). But Steve's motive was a noble one: to spend his last summer with his children without his terminal illness being the focal point of their time together. In the end, Ronnie cares for her father through his final days and offers a poignant tribute at his funeral.

Spiritual Content

Dad and Jonah create a stained-glass window that pictures angels. The window is eventually installed in the church. A couple conversations in the church reflect Dad's generic belief in life after death.

Sexual Content

Once the flames of romance between Ronnie and Will begin to flicker, there's kissing. And more kissing. Seven or eight lip-lock sessions in total, several of which are passionate and drawn out.

Two beach volleyball games involve Will and other shirtless guys. His shirt comes off in a couple other scenes as well. As for Ronnie, swimming and beach scenes show her bare midriff and cleavage (though she generally wears a T-shirt over her swimming suit). A flirtatious mud fight between Ronnie and Will ends with the pair using a garden hose to clean each other up. (Will's again seen sans shirt, and Ronnie's bra is visible beneath her wet shirt). Ronnie has a penchant for bra revealing outfits in other scenes. She also stuffs a bit of padding down the front of a dress that she tries on. Other girls in bikinis can be seen on the beach.

When Ronnie and Will spend a night on the beach in lawn chairs guarding turtle eggs, Dad comes out and draws a line in the sand in between them. Will replies, "Yes sir, I understand, sir."

Blaze and Marcus make out on the beach. While there's no explicit groping, there's more going on with their hands compared to Ronnie and Will. It's also stated that they're living together. Marcus touches Ronnie's arm while Blaze is elsewhere, then tries to pull her into himself. Ronnie responds, "Don't ever touch me again."

Jonah says that Ronnie has P.M.S., which he thinks stands for "p‑‑‑ed at men syndrome."

Violent Content

A melee involves Will defending both Ronnie and Blaze from Marcus. Marcus comes at Will with a crowbar, but Will gets the best of him in the intense scuffle that follows, landing four or five savage punches.

We see an unconscious man being pulled out of a burning building by firemen.

Crude or Profane Language

God's name is taken in vain four times. A handful of other vulgarities includes one or two uses of "b‑‑ch," "d‑‑n," "h‑‑" and "p‑‑‑ed."

Drug and Alcohol Content

At a beach party, Blaze and Marcus have been drinking (she's tipsy and her speech is slurred). When she grabs another beer from a cooler and asks if Ronnie wants one, Ronnie replies that she doesn't drink. Blaze questions her on this conviction, and Ronnie says even more bluntly, "I just don't drink."

Later, Marcus pesters Blaze for money she owes him; Blaze has bags under her eyes and seems strung out, and it's not a stretch to conclude that she and Marcus could have done drugs and that she owes him money for that habit.

Will mentions friends getting drunk at a party. Adults drink champagne at a wedding.

Conclusion

Millions of young fans know her best as the Disney sensation Hannah Montana. But like all teen sensations before her, Miley Cyrus is growing up (whether she or her fans want this to happen or not). And like many of those who've gone before her, Miley's trying to figure out how best to accomplish that task in the public eye.

The journey hasn't been without controversy, be it questionable photos in Vanity Fair or her eyebrow-raising pole-dancing performance at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. Miley's still talking about her relationship with Jesus and says that she understands her influence, but she's also made some choices that have undermined her role-model status.

All of which leads to this question: What kinds of roles will Miley take when she steps out of Hannah's teenage shoes and into those of a young woman?

The Last Song begins to answer that question. And the answer is, on balance, a positive one, perhaps in part because of the influence of the film's screenwriter, Nicholas Sparks.

Sparks, you may remember, is the storyteller behind the hit novels (and subsequent film adaptations) The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, Dear John and A Walk to Remember. Plugged In recently talked with Sparks about how that movie in particular served as a template of sorts for this one.

"[Miley] had a two-movie deal with Disney, [and] the first one was going to be the Hannah Montana movie," Sparks said. "But then when they were talking to her, she said she'd really love to do something like A Walk to Remember. The next thing you know, Disney's talking to the director of A Walk to Remember, and they call me and ask if I have anything. And I say, 'No, not really.' But I was thinking about doing a story anyway about a teenage girl. So I talked a little bit to Miley about the things she wanted and didn't want. … From there I just sat down and tried to come up with the most interesting story I could."

The resulting story deals honestly with themes of love and loss. It underscores the damaging cost of divorce as well as the healing power of a patient, present father. Ronnie Miller's refusal to drink and her determination not to repeat poor choices are also admirable. And when Ronnie and Will choose to "do the right thing," as Sparks says, "you're left with a real strong sense of hopefulness."

Hannah Montana fans may be a bit surprised by how much their heroine smooches her "prince" in this film. And a handful of mild profanities aren't something you're likely to hear on her Disney sitcom either. In that sense, The Last Song isn't without some issues that parents of young Hannah fans will have to decide if they're ready to navigate.

Still, by today's increasingly racy standards—even in teen fare—Miley's first step into the post-Hannah movie world isn't likely to stir up too much controversy. Instead, she's made a strong contribution to a movie that embodies the value of family and forgiveness—important lessons no matter how old you are.

A postscript: In his interview with us, Sparks also talked about how his Catholic faith influences his approach to storytelling. And in the case of The Last Song, there's more spiritual material in the novel than we see in the film. On that subject, Sparks said, "I'm comfortable writing about faith or having characters with faith. In the novel, Steve's journey is not only to reconnect with his children, but to literally experience the presence of God. That's what his journey is all about."

The story

This is great, take a moment to read it, it will make your day!
The ending will surprise you.
Take my Son
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.
When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.
About a month later, just before Christmas,
There was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands.
He said, 'Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life.. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art.' The young man held out this package. 'I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this.'
The father
Opened the package.. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture.. 'Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It's a gift.'
The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.
The man died a few months later.... There was to be a great auction of his paintings. Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection.
On the platform sat the painting of the son.. The auctioneer pounded his gavel. 'We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?'
There was silence...
Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, 'We want to see the famous paintings. Skip this one.'
But the auctioneer persisted. 'Will somebody bid for this painting? Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?'
Another voice angrily.. 'We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Gogh's, the Rembrandts.. Get on with the    
      Real bids!'
But still the auctioneer continued. 'The son! The son! Who'll take the son?'
Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. 'I'll give $10 for the painting...' Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.
'We have $10, who will bid $20?'
'Give it to him for $10. Let's see the masters..'
The crowd was becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son.
They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections.
The auctioneer pounded the gavel. 'Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!'
A man sitting on the second row shouted, 'Now let's get on with the collection!'
The auctioneer laid down his gavel. 'I'm sorry, the auction is over.'
'What about the paintings?'
'I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings.
The man who took the son gets everything!'
God gave His son 2,000 years ago to die on the cross. Much like the auctioneer, His message today is: 'The son, the son, who'll take the son?'
Because, you see, whoever takes the Son gets everything.
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, WHO SO EVER BELIEVETH, SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE.......THAT'S LOVE 

Asparagus Gruyere Tart

I’m ashamed to admit that I can go weeks without incorporating a single vegetable into my diet.  It’s not that I don’t appreciate a handful of sugar snap peas in the summer or roasted eggplant in the winter, but it’s rarely something I crave or think to make on my own.  Martha Stewart’s Asparagus Gruyere Tart has changed my mind entirely with its flaky crust, gooey cheese and perfectly crisp asparagus.   It’s not exactly health food, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction.

Love Plays on in Sparks' The Last Song

Author:  Nicholas Sparks
Title:  The Last Song 
Publisher:  Grand Central Publishing
Sparks fans celebrate!  
The Last Song continues the author's tradition of heart-grabbing love stories—but this one delivers more than romantic sentiment.

Rebellious teen Veronica "Ronnie" Miller is forced to spend her summer with her estranged father in his small, backward hometown. To avoid him and their mutual gift for music, she seeks distraction for the duration of her self-described exile, connecting with a troubled girl and her group of trouble-making friends. Soon, however, she meets Will, with whom she finds unexpected joy as the summer progresses. But conflict continues to follow Ronnie despite her desire for peace.
Set in coastal North Carolina, the story builds slowly, sometimes too slowly. Sparks wants readers to get to know his characters first, and the majority of the book focuses on them with the plot developing almost in the background. In the course of my reading, I put the book aside several times and did not feel compelled to return to the story, as if I had to get back to it. But at a particular point about two-thirds into it, the parallel plot strands suddenly swerved to connect and overlap one another. From that moment, the story became a must-read.
Sparks tackles themes such as misplaced loyalty, situational ethics, social inequality, infidelity, true friendship, unjust accusations, destructive secrets, and the importance of truth at all costs. He addresses these issues with his trademark flowing style, rushing nothing yet building the tension inexorably towards its conclusion.
Exploring love in many of its manifestations, Sparks delivers his greatest punch not in 17-year-old Ronnie's romance with genuinely nice guy Will, but through the complicated love between family members. Ronnie rejects her musical ability outright simply because she shares that talent with her father. Yet her initial hardness, seen in her attitude and outward appearance (Goth-like clothing and purple-streaked hair), is softened by her affection for her younger brother, Jonah. Ronnie's troubled relationship with her father, Steve, contrasts sharply with the easy joy Steve finds with Jonah.
Steve himself, a former classical pianist, is searching for spiritual truth. He reads the Bible, quotes Galatians 5:22, and quietly seeks a faith he doesn't realize he already owns. Never preaching, he ends up living out that which he seeks—modeling forgiveness and love instead of merely speaking of it. Ronnie is swept up into her father's journey in unexpected and heart-wrenching ways (don't forget your tissues). More than her young romance with Will can ever do, Steve's father-love unlocks Ronnie's heart and gives her a future.
The Last Song is likely Sparks' most overtly spiritual—meaning, Christian—novel. I was surprised at the number of direct mentions of God and the Bible. Biblical themes of redemption, forgiveness, and true (sacrificial) love comprise the heart of the story. Christian readers hoping to see the gospel between the covers won't find it spelled out, but—even better—they will see it lived out. The Last Song would be an ideal book club choice for discussion among Christians and non-Christians alike.
Bottom line? Grab your tissue box … your heartstrings will find themselves dancing to an irresistible love song.

How to Train Your Dragon: movie review

A geeky warrior-in-training befriends a dragon and flips conventional wisdom on its head in the charming animated movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’

The highest-grossing films of both 2009 (Avatar) and, to date, 2010 (“Alice in Wonderland”) both had wide 3-D releases, along with their 2-D counterparts. Are audiences really this nuts about 3-D? Or are they responding to other qualities in these particular films? In either case, Dreamworks Animation’s new “How to Train Your Dragon” is the latest to use the process, which doesn’t really add all that much to its many low-key pleasures.
Jay Baruchel (the geek in “Tropical Thunder”) provides the voice of Hiccup, son of Viking chief Stoick (Gerard Butler), who despairs of his scrawny offspring ever taking his place as supreme dragon slayer. In fact, after helping heal a wounded dragon and secretly training him as a sort of pet, Hiccup becomes, in essence, a pacifist warrior.
All of this is presented in a charming, generally amusing fashion. While almost entirely family-friendly, the film deserves its PG rating: One plot point near the very end would have totally freaked my tender childhood sensibilities. Grade: B+ (Rated PG for sequences of intense action and some scary images, and brief mild language.)

Beauty Secrets from Emily

When you spend an extended amount of time with a group of girls, you’re guaranteed two things: a lot of gossip and the sharing of valuable beauty secrets.  This past weekend I was introduced to several new products, all of which have since been purchased and incorporated into my own make-up bag.  As fun as it is to discover new products, it’s just as enjoyable to share my favorites with others.  Here are a few of the things I rely on daily.
Maybelline Lipstick - Coral Crush.  One of the most universally flattering lipsticks I’ve ever seen.  It adds such a fun pop of color and I always feel instantly put together with one easy swipe.
Almay Eye Make-up Remover Pads (oil free).  These little pads have saved me from many a night where I desperately wanted to crawl into bed with all of my eye make-up on.  They remove everything with one pad and don’t leave your eyes dry and irritated.
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Mascara.  I’ve splurged on a lot of different mascaras in the past, but none separate my lashes and still make them look long and dark quite like this one.  I’m probably on my 7th consecutive tube.
Tarte Cheek Stain - Dollface.  I’m a total sucker for a great cheek stain and Dollface gives you the most perfect, fresh-faced  glow.   I love the fat stick too that makes it easy to apply and looks just as good on your lips as it does on your cheeks.
Moroccan Oil.  My hairdresser introduced me to this miracle serum and I’m not being dramatic when I say that I’m obsessed.  It smooths my hair instantly and the scent makes you feel like you’re on some tropical island.
Origins - Modern Friction.  A good exfoliator makes such a big difference and this one is consistently great.  The granules aren’t too big or too small and always leave my skin feeling smooth and not greasy.
Aveeno - Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer.  This lotion has a clean, subtle scent and leaves my skin seriously moisturized.
L’Oreal Linear Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner - Carbon.  Most people are intimidated by liquid liner, but this one makes it so simple.  The felt tip is key and it glides on seamlessly every time.
Stila Lip Glaze - Watermelon.  This gloss has such a pretty pigment with a nice smell and a fun click applicator.  I love that it’s in a tube and doesn’t require me dunking my finger in a pot of gloss.
Aquaphor.  This is an amazing does-everything salve.  Whether you have dry elbows or need a little extra moisture on your lips, I carry a small tube of this everywhere I go.
Guerlain Terrecotta Bronzing Powder.  The different shades in this compact give you a nice glow that looks like you just came in from a day at the beach.
Kiehl’s Creme de Corps.  This is a seriously heavy duty lotion that can reverse the damage of winter in a few applications.
Braun Series 7- 790cc Pulsonic Shaver

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Okay so i had one of my bffs over we went out on a walk and we took a short cut through the bridle path. It in so pretty this time of year. So fun.

Hold My heart

This is one of my fav songs because it rings so true. And often times we forget who really is holding your heart. So here you go as a reminder. The song tells of the Christian's intense longing for Christ, in his pain, doubts, unheard plans for him from Him, unseen God (faith), and everything and anything actually. Very wonderful! :)

Hold my heart Video


How long must I pray
Must I pray to You?
How long must I wait
Must I wait for you?
How long ‘til I see your face
See you shining through

I'M ON MY KNEES
BEGGING YOU TO NOTICE ME
I'M ON MY KNEES
FATHER, WILL YOU TURN TO ME

ONE TEAR IN THE DRIVING RAIN
ONE VOICE IN THE SEA OF PAIN
COULD THE MAKER OF THE STARS
HEAR THE SOUND OF MY BREAKING HEART
ONE LIFE, THAT'S ALL I AM
RIGHT NOW I CAN BARELY STAND
IF YOU'RE EVERYTHING YOU SAY YOU ARE
WOULD YOU COME CLOSE AND HOLD
MY HEART

I've been so afraid,afraid to close my eyes
So much can slip away before I say goodbye
But if there's no other way
I'm done asking why


I'M ON MY KNEES
BEGGING YOU TO TURN TO ME
I'M ON MY KNEES
FATHER, WILL YOU RUN TO ME

So many questions without answers
Your promises remain
I can't see but I'll take my chances
To hear you call my name
To hear you call my name

Cuite pics

People have been asking me where i get my cute pic so i am posted them so use them if you like.

Lady Gaga to far?

Today I opened up my instant mesenger and saw a new artical that caught my eye. It read : "Donny Osmond Vs Lady Gaga: Telephone to much?" So i clicked it and scanned  through it. I went to YouTube and looked it up the one that is the most watched is always on the top so of course i found it and the title read this "Lady Gaga Ft. Beyonce- Telephone( Official Video Explicit Version)" So i watched it all 9mins and 32sec At the end i thought What the... It was really that bad. Before the music starts Gaga ( i don't like calling her lady because she far from one) is walking in a girls person and their are women licking bars and giving her cat calls in bars and thongs next Gaga was striped down of ALL her clothes. After that there is a make out part with Gaga and a woman and some touching in inappropriate places. After that there is a big fight in what appears to be the cafeteria. Then a announcer says " phone call for gaga" Then the music stats with a lot of flashing of body parts. Then they pause the music when Gaga gets bailed out that when Beyonce comes in .After that they poison a whole restaurant dance a little well showing dead people then leave in the Pu&%$ Wagon. Beyonce and Gaga hold hands in the ending scene and there are little hearts. I thought wow!!! Then i went and watched the "clean version" the only thing diff between then is the fact that they beep out the F-word.
I feel bad for  Beyonce she has always been on the wall when it came to stuff like this. She never has gone this far. She is so lost. We must pray for both of the women.

Pros and Cons of both clean and unclean version

Pros:
The song is really not that bad. All it is saying I cant reach my telephone because i am dancing. 

Cons:
Must i name them all.
F-word
Nudity
Soft porn
Hard porn
Killing people
Runing from the law
Lesbian relations
Fondling
Cigarettes
Hard fighting

Fantastic Smoothies ©.

So I was sitting at the computer so ready for a break and a snack my little brother Jay had just come home and he was hunger too.  *flash back to earlier today* Mother “Hey look I found the blender” Me “Really that’s so cool!” *back to now*

So as you can tell I made one of my Fantastic Smoothies.  Here is how to make two servings worth:

First things first wash your hands you don’t want germs to get in it.

What you will need.

Blender

1/2 Caned pineapples (preferably with really juice. I like Dole’s kind)

1 Banana

2 1/2 Cuties or 1 orange

Ice (optional)

Lets get started 

Get all the things you need out

Open the can of pineapples and drain about a cup of the juice in to the blender.

Take out about ten to 15 cut pieces (half a can) out and put in the blender.

Peel the cuties (or orange) and set them in too.

Banana time. Peel that and stick it in.

If you want you can stick a few ice cubes in right now.

Blend.

Well you blend the stuff up eat the other half of the cutie (if you used them).

After it is well blender get out two cups and poor.

Enjoy.

That’s all!! If you tried it leave a comment tell me how it was.

Little Dreams

It’s difficult to remember my thought processes back from when I was a young girl.  My loftiest dreams involved how many times I could swivel a hoola hoop around my hips and little else held much importance.  Times have changed, but it’s fun to recollect some of the simple things that I hoped for as a child.

1.  Freckles.
2. A tree house (preferably with electricity).
3. A little sister
4. To win a huge stuffed animal from the carnival.
5. A cupboard stocked with sugary cereals.
6. A water bed.
7. To wear glasses/retainer/braces
8. Powerwheels.
9. To jump rope more than 500 times in a row.
10. To successfully bake something

What did you wish for as a kid?

How to give your Pony tail style

Emily, from  Cupcakes and Cashmere shows the way.
Do:
1. Start by giving yourself a non-fussy side part
2. Take a section of hair at the front of your hair and french braid loosely down the side of your face.
3. Secure with clear elastic band and scoop into your main pony tail.
Don’t:
Try to make it perfect. Keep it relaxed.

Heads Up: Modesty Carnival

You’re going to want to jump on this as if it was your wedding mattress.
And if you want to join- you can.
Submit your posts for the Modesty Carnival right HERE
Do:
Share your fabulous article by FRIDAY
Follow the step by step instructions
Don’t:
Get befuddled and post the wrong article in the wrong carnival. It can seriously hurt your computer savvy ego.
Ask me how I know this.
forget to thank the host- Weekend Kindness

RD Road Show Street Team

RemedyDrive

we need your help @theroadshow!! Want to volunteer? Go to www.remedydrive.net/streetteam to find out how. 

I emailed in to help in my town and this is what i got back:
You are receiving this email because you have been selected as a team member to help with the pre-show events.
First of all, we want to say thank you for being so willing to help Remedy Drive on this Rock and Worship Roadshow tour! You will help the band set up and run a pre-show event in which you will talk to fans, help promote the free iPad giveaway and help coordinate the game of corn hole at the site.  

AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! That was my reaction.. Well with a little more jumping and a little louder.  God has blessed me.

Rock & Worship Roadshow

MERCYME | DAVID CROWDER*BAND

FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI | FAMILY FORCE 5 | FEE

Pre-Show with REMEDY DRIVE & SIDEWALK PROPHETS

The Rock & Worship Roadshow returns to the Valley with 2 concerts!

The best part: it's only $10 at the door!

Wednesday, March 31 at 7pm - Rabobank Arena - Bakersfield

Thursday, April 1 at 7pm - Save Mart Center - Fresno

Note: Remedy Drive and Sidewalk Prophets will perform as part of the pre-show before 7pm. Because seating is general admission on a first come, first serve basis, long lines will likely form outside the arenas during the afternoon.

Here is a sample of it

Found some cute pic. Class change!

So I was looking for some Christa Taylor stuff and I can across this photo i liked it so much I made it my background. Lol! I am loving Christa Taylor. Here is a little bit about her.
"Being home-educated has instilled within me a desire to be a culture changer. Christa-Taylor.com was a fruit of that desire. Now 20 years old, I love Jesus and want to see Him glorified. I'm a Christian who just happens to be working in fashion. My siblings are my companions of choice, and considering I have 7 of them (older and younger) our home is always filled with laughter and crazy stories. It would be a crime not to mention my Dad for this is as much about him as it is me. He is the leader of our home and I am joyfully submitted to that headship- His vision is clearly instilled within each of his children and that is why I am here writing today . "
Pretty cool. Huh?
Ah bet your wondering when i will get to the class change. Well I have changed math classes.

How to Design your own Skirt in 5 min

I saw this on a blog i like to go to by a christian designer named Christa Taylor . Anyway i saw it and I was like WHAT!! REALLY!! So I read the post (i will post it below) and then i watched the video on how 
It really is that easy! Time to break out your sewing machines girls.


"Inspired by this photo on Cashmere and Cupcakes, I began musing on how difficult it would be to create a skirt with the same concept.
It took all of 5 min.
If we can create be-dazzled t-shirts with scraps of ratty cotton, couldn’t we do the same for a skirt?
Heck yea.
This will be you:

Passerby: “What a cool skirt, it’s really fabulous”
You: “why thank you, I made it this morning.” "

Like Dr. Laura

I was listening to Dr. Laura today and she was reading a great letter in titled Southern Belle It was funny i will post it when i find it.

So nice!

Once again another beautiful day in California. (left pic my front yard). I can hear the birds singing and the air is warm and smells of spring to come. The ducks (Mr. and Mrs Malllard) are swimming in the pond out front. The tree squirrels are chasing each other around some trees. Across the street the flowers are starting to come on the trees. Cute little hummingbirds are calling to each other. The wind is blowing lightly. And as i sit here and take it all in all i can think is "Wow! God Wow! Lord your finger prints are everywhere"
On days like this it makes my wonder how in the world can you think this is all by chance? How can you be  a day like think and not believe? How can you not stop and say "WOW!"?
On days like this i truly believe God is giving us a glimpse of what heaven will be like. On days like this you can forget about the wars the famine the heartache. You can forget everything and just be in the moment. You can forget about the past and the future. You can forget the cranky woman down the street. So toady just stop and be in peace. Say "wow God this is all you"
Till The Whole World Hears.
Kendra

Hello Kitty

I like Hello Kitty. I found a Hello Kitty Cross online its so cute. I know what i want for my sweet 16.

So sorry.. again

Yep haven't posted in a long time again. I am up to my eyeballs in homework... sigh.. just a tip don't get behind EVER!! Well just posted to check in and let you guys know i was still alive. Back to homework.

Sad day

I was just informed that a friend of mines uncle was killed in the Minkler Shooting please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.