Epicness

So, for some reason, I've been feeling pretty epic today. Like, ninja roll across my living room, run out my door, strike a pose and go leaping off the front porch epic. It didn't help that I watched Superman Returns with my family this evening. Now I want to fly! Cape and all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLLNt8nP1Rw

Ok enough of that. Despite my feeling epic, my day was pretty normal. I had planned to write my research paper about Australia today but my mom wanted to go visit the Remmel's so guess who had to watch the baby? Yeah, me. It was ok though. I got to watch the baby and fold laundry and make lunch for everyone and take care of Maisy who wasn't feeling well. Somehow I managed to take my worldview test (DONE WITH THAT CLASS! :D) and make it to work by 3! With Superman topping it off, I'd say it was a pretty good day. You can probably guess what's on the schedule for tomorrow. Yup, my paper. *sigh*

Until next time!

A Research Paper

Phew! I've been outlining a research paper for hours and needed a break. So I decided to do some blogging. Feel special.

It's my last research paper! :D I'm writing it on Australia. Personally, I find Australia fascinating since I know almost nothing about it. My mom never gave me a world geography class so I've studied Europe and Asia and some of South America but we never really did Australia in depth. I'm not sure why.

Anyway, it's kinda cool! There's so many more animals and plants that live only in Australia than I knew about. I think the Koala is probably my favorite (by the way, it's a Koala, not a Koala BEAR). And have you ever heard a Didgeridoo? It's a long tube and somehow the player makes it sound like this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFGvNxBqYFI

Isn't that awesome?! I don't think a whole lot of people can play it because it's one of the aborigine's instruments. Ok call me a nerd but I think it's cool.

Here's my real song for today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPNiha5PFLU

Pretty epic if I do say so myself! Until next time dear reader!

A Legacy

WOOT!! Guess what! Today was my last day of Co-op!!! EVER! Oh yeah we have our See What I've Done Night next week but no classes. It's so weird to think about! I will never go to Co-op again. I will never have those amazing moms for teachers. It kind of makes me sad but I pray that God will allow me to keep many of my teachers and classmates for friends.

Finishing today made me think, how are the people I leave behind going to remember me? What will they think of when they hear my name? Will they think "Heh, Casey. She was always the teacher's pet,"? Will they think "Oh yeah! She was great! Always so kind and happy,"? I know that now it's too late to change what they may remember but I'm determined to keep this in mind for the future. I want people to, when they think of me, think of Jesus. I want to be His mirror to the world. Here's a song that perfectly describes that:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8dZG2yqB_I

Well my dear reader, I hope you had as good a day as I did! Until next time!

Listless

Happy Mother's day to my wonderful mom.

Now for a song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdAMAbb3oUA

That's all.

Whirlwind

Man, such mixed feelings about today. On one hand, it was a great day! But Matt came over and, though it wouldn't say it ruined the day, it certainly dampened it.

His dad Brian is now in hospice and they don't expect him to live very much longer. Matt and his little brother Steve just found out yesterday evening. I'm glad that Matt feels he can come over here but at the same time, it hurts. Literally, my heart hurts. He came over and we pretty much just sat for an hour in silence. He made a few quiet comments here and there about school and his day today and his band but that's it. When he got up to leave, he actually gave me a hug. He opened his arms, asking for one. I was almost in tears. His hurt is so visible! How I want to take it away! How I wish that there is something I could say or do to make it all better! But there isn't and it just hurts.

So there you have it. My insides feel like a spinning top. I had such a good day but then again I didn't. I hope your day was better dear reader.

Until next time.

It's Finally Friday!

Well, we've almost made it through another week. Saturday is looking very promising! I'll hopefully be taking Gavin, Garrett and maybe Matt to see Iron Man 2! But first I have to write my E.T. essay and get through one more day of work. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.

Updates on Brian (Matt's dad): My parents visited him last night and found out that the doctors think he might have some kind of fungus in his lungs. He was coughing so much and they took out the equivalent of four small cups of coffee out of his lungs. No wonder! My mom told me that last night when they were leaving, he was telling his wife all this information, pretty much saying goodbye. BUT he made it through the night! Today they're putting him under to do surgery to take out a piece of his lungs so they can check for the supposed fungus. He's so weak and so tired and my mom says he's afraid to give up though he wants to. We're praying that even if he does give up, that God's not done with him yet and he'll make it though. Keep on praying! You have no idea how much I appreciate it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOKQu4-ZVlk

Have a lovely day dear reader. Until next time!

Prayer Request

Hey guys. I'm pretty sure I've told you about my friend Matt in the past. Well, his dad has been going through chemotherapy to get rid of cancer. He went through it pretty well but now he's back in the hospital and it sounds really serious. Like, his mom called my dad (the pastor) to come up there serious. I would really appreciate it if you would be praying for him and their family. Prayer warriors unite! Thank you dear reader.

Slow Poke

Yeah, that's right. You're behind. So catch up slow poke!

First, for those of you who didn't prefer my music yesterday, here's another short list of some good soundtracks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UuyeYdQnI4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYrgHuV9rAE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93jxkqG0gWc

Ok, now that you have your music, I'll tell you what I've been about the past few days. First, prom was amazing. That's all I have to say about that. Babysitting Saturday night was great but I was sooooooo tired. Sunday, church was good and I had a fabulous time with Matt at the B&B! Then the youth group came over and we had some good conversation but I was still tired. Monday was Co-op which went well (I got two compliments from our drama teacher which never happens) and then Garrett and I went back up to the B&B to finish cleaning. You can imagine how tired I was after that. Tuesday and today I've done school and worked. And yes, I'm still tired.

So, tomorrow and Friday will be spent much like today. School and working. No surprises, no adventures, no murder in the library. I can't wait until Saturday for a whole day of doing blissfully nothing!

Until next time dear reader!

Big Day

Guess what! Today is huge for my blog! Know why? No? Well let me tell you then! First, today is my blog's 1 year birthday! I was reading through some old posts the other day and I can't believe how much we've been through the past year. Right now, I look at myself and I don't think I'm any different than I was, but when I read those posts, I see that I have grown. I've definitely grown closer to God and learned so many valuable lessons by trusting Him. It just amazes me how good our God is!

Secondly, this is my 200th post! Yeah! 200 posts in one year! I'd say that's doing pretty good.

So, in order to celebrate, here are a few favorite songs that have been posted over the year. Hope you enjoy! By the way, since a friend asked me to give you warning, I will say that one of these songs is in fact The Birds and The Bees. Just so you know. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkMBVbEUd7o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXsmGSnq3lE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCf84ov2MZ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzCpBoxF2gc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpxkCu8Ri9c

And now for my theme song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHFy3YWpRx8

So there you have it my dear reader! If it were possible to send food over the Internet, I'd send you some cake. But since that isn't possible yet, I guess a virtual hug will have to do. Until next time!