HALEY WRITES: I am an extremely busy teenager. I work 45+ hours a week, I have a family, I have farm and church responsibilities, and I have other relationships. My hobbies are many, but my time is small. The worst result of my busyness is that I often don’t make time for God. Also, piano practice falls to the wayside… My teacher is not happy about that.
I want to make time for the important things, but I feel as though everything that I am doing is important. Every season I keep thinking that the “next season” will be better. But life is never less busy, the busyness just changes. I know that time with God is a choice, but I also need some practical advice on good ways to carve out time with God. How do I make time for God when life never seems to slow down?
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I have had this problem before. What I do is get a small notebook and pen and carry it with me everywhere so if I get just a little free time I sit and write down some bible verses and quotes I like and then write a prayer to God. This helps me spend some time with God throughout me busy day. I do It in the car, I do it at night before I go to sleep, and sometimes at lunch. I hope this helps!!! God Bless!
This is a wonderful idea! Do you mind if I try it?
I don’t mind at all! It helps me spend time with God even on the most crazy days!
I’ve been dealing with the same thing, and I find most of my hobbies are getting in the way of what needs to be done. Which leads to me stressing out about EVERYTHING. I seem to paint, draw, read, go for walks, and play my guitar more than I do homework, practice piano, and read my Bible. These are a few thing I find that have helped.
1. One thing I have been doing is getting up earlier in the morning to read my Bible. The morning is always calm and quiet so I can focus and prepare before I start a crazy day.
2. Prioritize. What’s more important? What needs to be done first? Do I really need to be doing this right now? Make sure you have God first in your day.
3. Less iPod/computer/social media/useless wasting time. You would not believe the amount of time teenagers waste on social media. Why do we check Facebook every 5 minutes? There is no reason other than we don’t schedule our time well.
4. Podcasts. Podcasts have literally saved my life. Find some good Bible study/sermon podcasts and listen to them while driving/working out/studying/eating. Just as good as reading a Bible study book, but you can listen to them while doing other things. Some of my favourites are:
Ask Pastor John – Submitted questions answered.
Passion City Church – Weekly sermons from Louie Giglio/Brad Jones at PCC.
Unbelievable? – Debate type podcast where people can call in and give their opinions on the topic being discussed. (P.S. My youth pastor called into one once, it’s really easy and super cool)
I’m sorry, I simply must put this video here. Because like Jordan, certain phrases just drive me crazy. Now, I know that not everybody that says this really means it the same way, and setting aside a certain time to read the Bible and pray is a good thing. Please don’t take this the wrong way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgMFXan9pjQ
WHY HAVE I NEVER WATCHED BLIMEY COW BEFORE TODAY?!?!
Me too!! Today I’ve literally watched at least 6 of their videos.. They’re so funny!
ik!
too funny…XD
Welcome to the family 😛
Haha why thank you, Amanda XD
It did?? It changed??? Woohoooooo!!! Guys, this is an important moment in history! Sam watched Blimey Cow!!!!!!!!! 😀
Sammy!!! Hi 🙂 How’s life?
*ziwwion huggs* :p I win lol
*bows* thank you, kindly. So how are you?
haha. maybe you should *gasps at my own brilliant revelation* charge your phone!
haha. I’m doing alright 🙂 I’m headed to camp next week for three weeks, so I’m pretty excited about that!
Yeah. 🙂 you got anything cool coming up?
That sounds awesome! Wait, like, used to be Baptist Bible College, Clark’s Summit university?
Yeah ik! My parents both went there so i’ve heard the whole story.
haha okaaay… I’m glad
Yeah. I remember that. I really, really, hope it works out for you. I don’t know what I’m doing for college yet.
It was great to catch up with you. I’ll be praying for your soccer camp and leadership conference!
SAM! I was just about to ask you the same thing last night! Funny… Well, I just got back from three weeks of camp. So I’m a bit tired. But getting more rested. Now I have two piano recitals this weeks I’m not prepared for in the least. Haha. How are you, my friend?
Eww. School. oh yeah and I’m signing up to take my ACT. Joy. But I’m glad your well. 🙂
Eww. Well, I’m sure you’ll do fine.
Haha you can do it Sam!!! seriously. I have faith in you!
Well, it was good to talk to you, even just for a bit. I’ll be praying for your upcoming SAT. Bye! 🙂
Yo candy corn dude! How goes it, my friend?
Wonderful 🙂
I… am actually not super great. My best friend of 16+ years just moved five hours away for college, so that’s been rough. But I still have a lot to be grateful for, and a God that never changes.
Aww. Thanks, Sam. 🙂
It’s been very bad for my wallet too lol. I bought the most expensive ice cream I could find yesterday on an impulse. It was worth it. XD
Hey Sam 🙂 Can you pray for me?
hey
I’m good. Just bored.
umm… well, frosties were 50 cents this week at Wendy’s. Is it possible to die from too much ice cream? 😉
I’ve honestly lost count of how many i’ve eaten this week. It’s a shame I can drive. But ya know… there’s worse ways to die XD
deal… but on me. 😉 gtg. Bye.
Alright. We’ll fight about it later 😉
Haha okay. You “win”.
true that.
nope. hbu eat anything particularly awesome recently?
lol share that pie! Did you save me any?
Sweet. I’m on my way. Give me about 13 hours. (give or take)
perfect.
A double helping of sanity, please.
YESS.
Haha no. I wish. It’s been far too long since I have listened to an episode with wooton in it XD
agreed.
I had waffles for dinner.
Oh yes. Smothered in cookie butter too… Heaven.
Well unfortunately, you’re too far out of my delivery radius, or I’d make you some 😉 Have you ever had cookie butter before?
Well, I don’t think waffles mail very well :/ Dude. Cookie butter, is like, peanut butter, only better, cuz it’s literally made out of cookies.
No it tastes like cookies XD
Vanilla or chocolate?
lol. See, Vanilla is good… sometimes. But only in slight bursts between large time periods where only chocolate flavored anything is consumed. (see, I have this down to an exact science…ish…)
Well, since I don’t like deeply troubling people, I suppose I can bring myself to compromise with swirl. 😉 (random: Took my ACT today! So glad that’s over.)
I’m disappointed in you. Chocolate is my language, boy. 😉 Weeeell I would say it went alright. I feel like I did okay at everything except the math section. I just didn’t review enough. Doing the test right as the school year started was, in hindsight, a terrible idea, but I really just wanted to get it over with XD
Dude. I could make french toast for you.
Good. Get down here.
Hmm. That is a small problem.
You’ll never see me, even if I wave 🙁 They haven’t harvested all the corn yet. :p
It really won’t help you much XD
lol
duh I want a donut.
But I don’t know the way!
Perfect.
Well, I was going insane when my neighbor decided to jackhammer his porch to pieces while I was home trying to study… so I left. I went and paid too much money for a peach smoothie and studied at a local coffee shop. And I got some sanity. How are you doing?
I LOVE peach smoothies. Newly found favorite. And lol, that sounds… entertaining :p
😛 Well. That’s good. It would be bad if you hadn’t survived.
Uh… Sam? SAM?! Talk to me, buddy!
Good I thought you might’ve died 😉
*faints at thought of you almost dying*
Aww man. Now i’m jealous. And that’s a sin. Shame on you for making me sin. XD
Okay. I’ll take it. 🙂
Hehe. How was your Saturday?
lol. French toast could make any day great. 🙂
Well, as good as a day spent serving for a funeral can be.
10-4
Well kinda? Some people worked longer. But as a pk I’m usually first there and last out at stuff like that. I don’t mind though. It makes me happy to make other people who are having a hard time happy.
But I took a nap today. Was rolled out of bed at 4:45pm and at church by 5:00pm #classy
🙂
Okay. How was today for you?
Good 🙂
Thanks. 🙂
Actually yes! Visiting some of my besties at college! I’m pretty pumped.
Yay for youth group! Praying for you. 🙂
Thanks bro.
Finally listened to Therapy Session… I like Mansion better.
Haha
I’d have to listen to it again lol. How was your day?
Hey I’m glad! I was actually praying for you today that youth group would be good. My day was long and it’s not over… I still need to go source my entire research paper… tonight.
Hehe it’s okay. I’m done with that now. I should study for a chem test, but I have zero brain power rn.
Hehe. You’re the best.
😉
All I’ve had to eat today is cookies… Oh! and an apple. I think I need some nutritional help, yeah?
Exactly.
Hey. Want some ice cream cake?
How are you on this fine evening?
I ate ice cream cake. 3 of my siblings have birthdays this month. *smiles*
Thanks. I need ’em.
I guess.
No. I suppose not. 😉
:’)
Umm… *stops to think* well, the sunset was really pretty last night.
Umm… *stops to think again* Yes! My friend brought cookies to Bible study. hbu?
Oatmeal chocolate chip… i think? lol. Pizza rolls… that actually sounds strangely good right now. XD
There is little on this good earth that excites me as much as chocolate ice cream.
Clearly, then, you’re the great one 😉
That would be a truly glorious yet terribly unwise way to run out of money XD I’m in!
Um. Yes. Let’s go.
Getting some senior pics taken today. It seems that other girls always get pics taken with what they love… horses, trucks, books, instruments… and so i realized that if i did that, my senior pics would be me and a big bucket of ice cream. Hmm. Ya know that’s actually not a half-bad idea XD
Sammy sammy sammyyyyyyy!!!
Hi.
Right? Lol. How are you tonight, good sir?
Same here, my friend. Same here. Sorry about the delayed response, my inbox isnt cooperating ;p
Well, I ended up going on a last minute trip this weekend to stay with some cool people for a few weeks to nanny their baby while the momma has some surgery. And they live in the same town as my bestie whos in college, so I hung out with him all afternoon. So. That was good. And cake, is always cool. Lol.
Cake would be good. Hbu?
Well, I think I can do that. I need em too.
Haha. Sure?
Both for me, I’m sure lol
Same here, bro. Same here. Umm… I’m praying for you 🙂
Thanks. You really have no clue how much I appreciate that. And need it 😉
Understood, brother boy. *don’t ask lol. I’m tired.*
Sorry. Heheh. Sooo. Listened to any good music lately?
Meh. Not much. Listening to a lot of soundtrack lately. Nerdy or what?
I wasn’t either. My brother got me into them. I should prolly head for bed. But I’m really really glad we could talk tonight. Thanks.
:’)
I ate a chocolate chip cookie. It was good.
It was. Want one?
Good. How are you tonight, my friend?
I’m glad, Sam. Well, I’m better now that I showered and don’t smell like baby spit up and sweet potatoes. Nannying is the best XD
😉
We both know that’s not true.
You’re pretty great yourself, ya know.
Well, its true so you might as well start believing it. 😉
That’s better
Okay…? Breathing is good. Lol
Hah okay.
Yes! I have been reading in Hebrews about Jesus. How he is our High Priest and Mediator… The ultimate and only sacrifice we will ever need. Hbu?
Don’t be ashamed. Lifes too short for that. But that sounds really good.
Same, bro.
Tell myself what’s true… That I am not enough, but Jesus is. And I have no reason to be ashamed because I’m His kid.
Very. I think this is goodnight, my friend.
I ate a brownie tonight.
Why are you awake?
Eh. Idk. I just don’t feel like sleeping.
Fantastic.
Well, I only got thrown up on twice. And I sent my phone through the washer. Could be worse though. You?
Lol
Baby spit up is dull too, but I try to make it interesting 😉
Dude. That’s like the dictionary definition of epic.
Well at least I was close. 😉
Lol I bring out the best in people. What can I say?
Okay. I apologize I could not drive across the country to go shopping with you. :p
Well if you’d give me proper notice , maybe I could get my act together!
Its otay Sammy… I fogiwv youw.
I know. Well, I’m off to tackle another day! School, here I come! Hope your day goes wonderfully.
Yes I did. Shoot me. Lol jk I just felt like changing things up a bit.
Thanks. And really? Heheh you could really confuse everybody and make my old profile pic your own lol
Lol I can imagine. Actually I kinda remember that. That was back during my “ghost reader” days. XD
Yes. Yes she did. Mwhahahaha.
🙂 so how’s your Sunday been?
Aww that sounds really awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
🙂
I made banana bread today and lunch for the family I’m nannying for, and i didn’t totally fail. Thankfully, this is the first day they’ve had to put up with my cooking 😉
I’m eating a frostie. Want one?
Thought so.
Vanilla?
*sighs* we’ll have to work on that. You know how I feel about vanilla.
SAM! This is monumental!!!
Oh dear. do tell me why.
Monumental isn’t always bad ya know.
Hi. not much i guess. hbu?
Hmmm. okay. OH! it is the day after Halloween… i.e. hit the candy sales day… which we all know is the real holiday ;p
It’s almost better than the day after valentine’s day! 50% off chocolate! Whoot whoot!
How have you not figured this out by now?!
Well. you could change that lol
Oh good point. :/
Guess what I did on Monday…
I wish… I filled out my first college application. *screams in fear*
Imma die.
Faith Baptist Bible College. check it out.
yup
size maybe? It’s kinda small.
smaller… how many is clarks summit running rn?
Sounds about right… I’ve thought about applying there too. Faith is around 300 i think. Maybe 400.
Guess we’ll see. So are thinking at all about what you wanna major in yet?
Aww… I’m sorry 🙁
… Okay. Niiiice. Got any more?
YUSS
Did you have a good day today?
Okay. I’m glad! 🙂
Yes, I did. It was actually rather short. And now my football team is literally getting crushed. Scratch that. Got crushed. But it was still a good day.
??? OH! Daylight saving time? No 🙁 I hate it when it gets dark so early. I need light, people!
😉
Whoa that’s right you are old! It sounds dreadfully un-patriotic, but I’m kinda glad I’m not quite old enough to vote this time around…
Oh well, I’m sorry sir. I’ve got the flu, give me a break.
Yeah I’m actually like really sick. I tried to hard too be super women yesterday and actually do stuff and well… yeah, bad idea. I got to about 1:00pm and died. I’m in a fair amount of pain and now I’m behind on a bunch of school stuff. Just pray for me lol
Eh I’ll be okay. Later. XD Oh wait. I can’t laugh. It hurts too much.
Well, enough about me… How are you?
Well, naps are always good, right?
Oh. I’m sorry i guess. And I feel ya on biology. Not my favorite thing ever.
Ummm… well. They make donuts cuter… so I’m for them, I suppose. How do you feel about sprinkles?
Umm. Okay. Good to know 😉
How do you feel about frosting?
XD
Straight up chocolate is better. Dark chocolate is the best.
Yes I actually do. don’t judge.
Have you ever tried dark chocolate covered raisins? Dark chocolate is the best. It’s not too sweet.
No I have not, but i’m not a huge raisin fan. But yes, exactly!
I guess they do have an acquired taste
well, actually, I had to eat a whole bunch once as a youth group type activity and i’ve hated them ever since.
That would do it for me. 🙂 I have never eaten more than about ten at a time.
Lol yeah XD It was pretty bad.
I feel for you. 🙂
Haha thank you. But it was much worse for some… one of my guy friends had to eat a ton of peanut butter… like, a lot. XD
Wow! Why on earth did you guys have to do that? If you don’t mind me asking, but you don’t have to reply if you don’t want to. 🙂
idk who came up with the game. It was nasty. But participation was mandatory lol
Ah, okay. I was wondering understand what circumstances you had to eat all those raisins. 🙂
yup. camp and youth group games can be fun, but that one was NOT fun. XD
lol that’s actually one thing i’m really not… *she says as she is covered in essential oils to treat her cold*
Really! I’m not a health freak. I like my processed foods too much XD
Exactly
oh yes. very much. do you?
#win
I made brownie cookies today.
riiiiiiiiight? And I only burned half of them so yay.
umm… i don’t know? XD
actually they weren’t that bad.
🙂
I love it when you randomly laugh, even if i didn’t say anything funny lol
Here I am. Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Hey being a day early never hurts 😉
Haha okay good point. I’m just enjoying my bro I don’t see much anymore, so being anywhere is cool. Food or no. But food is good too 😉
Heeeeeey that sounds fun! Yay for buddies.
Good 🙂
Sammyyyyyyyy! *wants to tell you to read my article that went up today, but isn’t sure how*
Thanks Sam. 🙂
There you go laughing again. 😉
idk ;p
Isn’t that the truth. Well, if you drove out here, I’d buy you some, but… 😉
Hahah
Psssst! You started quite the trend in the comment section under my article 😉
huh?
I thought it was funny lol
Haylie’s in bed, sick again, O Shakespeare 😉
yup.
Thanks 🙂
Sam, how do you feel about coffee?
just answer the question. ;P
*blinks at screen*
…
WHAT. How have you never had coffee?!
Sammy… Dear, dear, sammy. We must remedy this situation.
Don’t you change the topic on me! Give me a white chocolate mocha coffee, and i will be your best friend.
Heheh.
In my favor, I’m afraid… coffeeeeee….
How are you tonight, friend?
How about… coffee? ;P
Well you know your family better than i do… obviously XD
Haha not sure why but I laughed way too hard at that XD Don’t stress out about it too much. They’ll prolly appreciate whatever you give them since it’s coming from you.
We aren’t huge gifters in my family, so I’m absolutely terrible at picking gifts for people XD
Haha, oh i’m sure it’s not thaaat bad. 😉
When in doubt… chocolate.
There you go. Let me know if i can solve any more of the world’s problems. ;P
Oh yessss. That’s a good one.
I like hugs.
Yeah I guess it’s no secret lol
No, I suppose not. XD
*thinks of brilliant revelation* OH! If you have to buy gifts for any girls in your family… (i don’t remember where you’re at sibling wise haha), fuzzy socks are a win. :p
Lol that’s cool too. Fuzzy socks are most definitely a thing at my house.
But then there wouldn’t be snow! I like snow. But I also like warm weather. 😉
Perfect. As long as it’s not windy. Which it always is where i live. Snow consistently falls sideways XD
Yeah it’s pretty bad. Whenever snow actually falls straight to the ground I always stop a appreciate it.
Thanks 🙂 I need it. I’ve been super sick for like, 6 weeks now and I’m kinda upset about it.
… *pauses*… what day is it?
A day i spent on the couch, but ya know.
Cuz I ate ice cream on said couch. Yes.
Thank you very much.
French toast, perhaps?
Literally the best thing that’s happened to me all day.
Yeah. It’s not like we’ve ever done that before 😉
Hahahahaha
Go for it.
I am unworthy of such an honor.
perfect.
How bout you make them. I’ll prolly burn them or something XD
Haha that sounds perfect lol XD
😉
I want ice cream. But, the roads are covered in ice. However, dairy queen is only a few blocks away. Do i chance the mission? XD
yeah. Well, it’s the thought that counts, no?
*groan* Oh so punny. XD
Yeah, still sick 🙁 How are you?
Ugh, I wish i knew! But you still didn’t tell me how you are 😉
Kind of great? Okay 🙂
Good 🙂
Health would be good, but chocolate never hurt 😉 hbu?
Aww. Thanks. Now tell me what you want so i can get it for you! 😉
*big hug from Haywie*
*bonus hug, just because*
Merry Christmas eve eve 😉
You’re very welcome. How was your Christmas eve eve?
Haha good luck with that 😉
Will you have snow on Christmas at your house? It’s supposed to rain here…
Oh.
Heeeeey good for you! That didn’t take long lol
Not really, no. A little better this week though. I had some more blood work tests done on Thursday… maybe getting a diagnosis soon.
Aww. Haywie doesn’t like it too much either. But it’s okay.
I’m feeling better already.
Full healing is just around the corner now, my friend.
Yup. The sprinkles have done it. It’s a Christmas miracle!
Heheheh
*eats donuts* *sends french toast*
hi 🙂
Actually no. Still sick :/ But alive. which is good. 😛
🙂
Where are my manners… 😉 How are you?
XD
I’m glad. Very glad.
Life is a good thing, no? And besides, it’s a gift.
Um. wow. I might need your help to eat that much… then again, maybe not ;p
on my way.
Haha XD
mmmm… yes please.
I’m so ready for this.
Thanks, Captain.
Always.
Hehe. Want any?
Well, you don’t want me to eat alone now, do you? 😉
Haha XD
:’) I’m so touched. That is friendship, right there.
Dude. I just found out NF is on tour right near where i live the week of my birthday…
ikr? too bad i prolly can’t go lol
Want a chocolate chip cookie?
Good choice.
;P
Smart boy.
And you need some donuts… with sprinkles, right?
Coming right up.
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaam. Hi. Want some french toast?
Oh good. 🙂
YUSS
Absolutely. With the ice cream. Best combo ever.
All of the above.
OH MY. absolutely.
Why not.
YES PLEASE
Good, cuz i’m broke. Gotta rely on my awesome status now lol
lol i’ll see how far it goes XD
What time lol
cool. (i would literally do that, but imma be gone at a youth rally lol)
lol
absolutely. 😉
idk… you pick
I should be around. 😉
Hmmm. okay, will do 😉
YUSSSS
I’m home now. and dreadfully hungry.
You’re the best.
Whatever 😉
😉 I know. So how was your day?
Lol XD
Why thank you. I’m quite hungry. I kinda just woke up and have only eaten ice cream so far.
I had ice cream for breakfast.
yay
So I figured out why I’m so sick.
An autoimmune disease. At least I’m not dying, right?
Thanks, friend. I really need it right now.
Not really sure yet. It’s nice to know what’s been causing all my pain and fatigue… It’s just discouraging.
Friday.
Hey. I’ll be okay. God’s got this.
sammy? Saammmmmy!! What?
Aww. 🙂 How are you?
Yay 😀
Grateful to be alive, but pretty sick.
Have you ever heard of lupus?
That’s what my doctors are pretty sure i have.
I’d tell you to google it, but you’d probably think i was dying lol
So yeah. It’s kinda hard to explain.
NO no no not at all!
It’s just a confusing disease… and everyone reacts to it differently. So It’s hard to explain. Right now it’s causing me severe pain and insane fatigue.
Hey. I’ll be okay.
🙂
yes?
Haha we’ve gotten this thread over 800 comments now. I only feel a little bad lol
Let’s go with that. yeah.
So, if you’d be willing to pray for me, that my pain would lessen, I’d really appreciate it 🙂 Anything I can pray for you about?
Thanks Sam. I’ll continue to keep you in my prayers, for sure. Life does hurt. A lot.
absolutely. anytime.
Hey Sam 🙂
Dude. Go to bed.
Idk. You?
Good enough, I suppose.
Got any food?
You know that sounds amazing right now. Can I put on the sprinkles?
:p thaaaanks
Or we could do half and half
Uh. Idk.
Blue it is.
Taste the rainbow.
Oh but I love purple let’s do that too
You should get some sleep. Goodnight. I expect cupcakes in the morning.
YUSS
Absolutely
My my. That’s quite interesting lol. I had roast beef… And it was delicious. I’ve been asleep so much lately I’ve hardly eaten any real food, so it was quite good.
Lol that’s fantastic.
That’s okay. Life is short. Enjoy food.
Im researching a bunch of gluten and/or grain free diets right now and considering them for health reasons. My French toast days might be put on hold, sadly.
That could be rather beneficial lol
Ummm… I’m not exactly sure… *googles it* 10 hours.
Haha sure. 😉
Roadtrip! Whoop whoop!
Oh my word yess. I mean no. I mean… Just bring it anyways. 😉
Yeah
Arbys all the way. I love me some curly fries.
Well I mean we could go there too…
Ha. Haha. Ya know XD
Ummm. I kinda like where I live actually.
Yeah. I haven’t had to think much about it I guess.
Haha. Dude, I just had some legit chocolate cake.
No. But I’m telling ya, it didn’t need it. It was so good.
I said it was good!!!
Haha
Got any brownies?
That should do it, yeah.
A double shot mocha latte with extra whip cream wouldn’t hurt… But I don’t wanna put you out or anything.
Aren’t you the funny one X’D
Lol
Yeeeeah. I don’t disagree lol
Finally what lol?
Gotcha.
Hey! wasup?
I’m here.
🙂
always
foooooooooooooooood
I think we need to branch out… we need something salty in our diets, right?
Umm… that man can’t live by chocolate alone. I’ve tried.
So man can live by french toast and chocolate alone?
Oh. That makes sense.
it was on TV last night!! I was so happy.
It was except i missed half of it cuz i was at church lol
not really. i mean. church is good. I was actually just riding home with some friends and jamming out at that pointy anyways lol
Yeah…? XD
Hey, you’ve got me!
😀
I had lasagna for dinner. It was good.
oopsies. forgive me. i think there might be a piece left tho.
*innocent smile* Food.
yeah?
what?
okey dokey. whatever you say.
Haha
I’m on my way.
It’s a good one!
😉
Well, I’m here, so.
Have you ever had a Runza?
All the more reason for you to come to Nebraska sometime.
Totally.
Haha. You’d need a few Runza’s at that point, I think.
🙂
I was 8, i think.
Oh my word. I was a weird child… haha.
I was just, weird lol.
I still remember my first recital… I had to play first. But because it was my first recital i didn’t know that was a big deal, and I wasn’t nervous. XD
I think so? lol
Haha yeah, yeah i am.
I’ll eat them… good enough?
Haha. Good.
My lips turned blue, what could I do, she had a beard, and it felt weird, my friends all laughed… USTAH!
(and that literally sums up my childhood XD)
Oh yeah. There was that.
Nope. #goals
This is important information. Now, I just have to paint yellow daisies on a big red rubber ball. And ya know, Go to Boston in the fall. And bury treasure in St. Louis. Aaaaaand St. Paul.
Well then i guess I’m #losing. 🙁
Broooowniiiiiiies!!!
No no no, we share food, remember?
That’s still not how sharing works lol
No, Sam, it isn’t. See, I’m giving you food. You don’t need to take it. And close you’re mouth when you’re eating for heaven’s sake! 😛 XD
Yes yes. Food. <3
YUSSSSSS
1010th comment on this DQ… lol
How’s it going?
AWW FUN! I wish i could spend a weekend at my camp lol
Haha XD
You feel terrible? That’s not good.
Haha i know that feeling all too well XD You ride all the way home and you get out and like “Why do i feel like I’m dying oh my word”.
Oh that bad huh? I’m so sorry. You poor dear.
Haha funny story… hate pop tarts. I had them ALL THE TIME as a kid and now I can’t stand them. So you enjoy that pop tart, sir.
OH MY WORD. yes. the brown sugar ones. We had them all the time. Food is like, the most exciting gift ever.
Actually, I’ll take a pop tart. For old times sake. Why not.
Right here 🙂
Good.
Haha no worries XD
Not a whole lot. My bro is home for spring break, which makes me happy. My pain levels were bad this week again. But i actually made it to church! *happy* hbu?
Yeah, you. 😉 And good. I’m glad.
I almost don’t wanna ask this, but I’m genuinely curious… How’s school coming along for you? (I’m annoying. I’m so sorry.)
I said sorry 😉 I’m glad! Progress is good.
eeeeek?
I’m still not sure what I’m doing. at all. I’m so close to graduating and yet so far. :/
The thought of being a college student in the fall scares me to death, yet I want it so badly! Ugh. I hate senior year XD
Well. Yes. But no. But yes. But I haven’t decided whether or not i can actually finish now, with how sick I’ve been. And yes. Very much EEEEK.
Haha XD
YESS wow i think this is the longest we’ve held a conversation without food. It was abut time lol
Thanks, friend.
A lot more than you’ll ever know.
Me? Secrets? Nahhhh.
You’re right. Smart boy. And BROWNIES.
Wow, you really are smart 😉
OH MY WORD MY CHILDHOOD JUST FLASHED BEFORE MY EYES
Ya know, that’s not a bad idea…
That’s a better idea. What toppings?
Why my favorites? Isn’t it your turn for that?
BACON. yes, that will do.
Oh yeah. Well. Actually bacon is probably my favorite. Seriously.
*remembers that there is chicken bacon pizza in my fridge as we speak*
We had waffles for dinner a few days ago lol
Right?
Mom bought me donuts. (actually she bought them for my brother… I didn’t want them because donuts in the house + Haylie with little self-control = Haylie eating too many donuts)
There just might be a few left, if you want one…
Well. If you say so.
XD Sounds like you’re doing okay then, huh?
And I keep secrets… riiiight.
😉
For real, a donut. And I kinda forgot to eat lunch.
I like food. Yeah. Food is good.
I’ve been at a classical piano workshop and concert all evening. And now I’m very hungry. What are you doing?
I’m sorry. 🙁
no?
I’m still sorry. Being miserable is no fun.
You can’t make me. But ya know. Food is good.
Cold pizza is calling my name. I forgot to eat lunch again. XD
yes?
Haha. yeah it does. now the hard part… getting up. lol
That is so poetic and inspiring. XD
Oh really now? ;p
Well. That’s good I guess.
Hey 🙂
Yes please. Haylie really wants a brownie right now.
pretty much.
Does it even matter? 😉
if it’s chocolate, i’m good.
It’s not your favorite, right?
So, no peanut butter.
Not really lol. but okay. yes to the sprinkles.
I’m honestly not a huge fan of it myself. My little brother used to eat peanut butter and cheese *gags* sandwhiches all the time and it kinda ruined peanut butter for me.
It’s pretty sad. I really don’t think i’ve healed from that yet.
That’s the best idea you’ve had in a while XD
Is it bad that “therapy session” is playing in my head lol
Haha. Yeah.
I haven’t either. much.
yeah. I don’t know what i’ve been listening to lol… it’s been a lot of everything.
you think? you think what?
I’ve noticed. 😉
nope. but i’m okay with that 😉
Absolutely. I need some laughter in my life. Even if it’s just a “hehe” because you didn’t know what to say.
Lucky?
Hahaha
Actually yeah, it’s kinda close to my birthday XD
You remembered? I’m flattered. I didn’t even remember lol.
I’m impressed! I know about when your birthday is… ish.
lol I am not! take that back! 😉 😛
This is very true XD
lol
Well. Hmm. *tries to make interesting and intelligent conversation*
*fails*
Well. as long as we’re failing together… with brownies… it’s cool.
🙂
How are you tonight, my friend?
Well, improvement is good, right? 🙂 I’m glad to hear that.
I’m alive.
I suppose.
That’s all i got tonight 😉
okay okay, being alive is good. cuz i mean, waffles.
(among more important things XD)
Now you’re catching on.
A fire? *exclaims your full name here*, what have you done?!
Your guess is as good as mine… but please do something, unless you want to kill us both XD You can use the brownies but only if you must.
*mumbles with food in her mouth* I feel much better now.
True. But hopefully not because you started a grease fire making french toast XD
Oh my word I think i may die of laughter.
I can’t tell jokes. I’m quite terrible at making people laugh.
Me neither. 😉
Look what you’ve done.
Or the way that I casually stood by when you tried to put out a fire with whipped cream?
(or the way that we just created an entire fake disaster, for no other reason than to smile)
oh yeah.
Well, thanks for the smiles. I needed that. Goodnight. Don’t burn anything else down, okay?
So. I’m supposed to decide whether or not I’m gonna graduate this spring, by the end of the month. *nervous laughter* I literally have no idea what i’m doing.
It’s really frustrating. Yesterday I was sure I could graduate. Now I’m not so sure. I change my mind every day! Is it really march already? Good grief.
Sorta. Yeah.
I’ve worked so hard to finish this year… but now I’m not sure that’s the best idea.
Yeah… we’ll see how this turns out lol
Are you on facebook?
I’m not on twitter lol XD I just wondered cuz i’ve posted a few medical updates on my fb and stuff, and I know you’ve been praying for me about that. But no worries, I can keep you updated here.
Okey dokey 🙂 But if you ever get fb let me know lol
Okay.
no not really. I started physical therapy last week. it’s hard. that’s it.
Well, they’re having me workout really hard to try to push through the pain and get stronger again. I actually see a therapist once a week, but i’m supposed to be working out every day. It’s… painful. But all in the hope of being pain free soon. I hope :/
Maybe?
I don’t even know anymore. I’m just doing what they tell me lol
I hope it will be.
okay.
XD
Oh yeah, I guess it does. I’m so smart.
Sarcasm, Sam. It was sarcasm.
Never mind XD pass me another brownie.
Haha you know me too well.
Thank you. I was about to help you out there. I hate eating brownies by myself!
Hahaha.
Yup.
Uh huh 😉
nah
Oh no you’ve run out of things to say!! *scrambles to find something interesting to say*
Umm. That’s not really where i was going with that. But it chill. How do you feel about scrambled eggs?
I had a grilled cheese for dinner yesterday XD
Umm. idk. sometimes they’re good.
*talking to self* be more interesting, Haylie!
Umm. What’s your favorite color?
oh Haylie, that’s not interesting
Oh. Well. That’s good.
Oh, orange. did i know that? oops.
Oh dear. Well, I’ll remember now, i guess lol
Oh?
Oh.
Have you tried coffee yet?
:/
It’s okay. I’ll live. ;P
lol whatever.
it’s only 9 tho XD
3 hours. dude. I’m not your mom or anything, but sleep is good 😀
Well, at least you have a good reason. 😉 I accidentally slept for 15 hours the other day…
Yeah… like i had no clue what time it was and my body just kept sleeping lol. I didn’t wake up til my mom called me at like, 2pm.
Yeah. So, you must be exhausted then, huh?
Oooh I bet. Dude, I respect you for even trying to go to church lol
Oh. I understand.
Always.
Oh dear me, i hope not.
Ooooooh. Got it.
😉
Yup yup.
Get some sleep, okay?
want some ice cream? I have extra.
idk lol
Whoa. Cool. What for?
Heeeey, that’s pretty neat! I do see!
Now I know what to tell my parents to get me for my birthday hehehehe
yeah
You should! I’m sure all your revive-ers (what do you call yourselves?) would love it. So are you managing the sales and shipping and stuff, or just the webpage?
Oh I see. Sometimes I wish i had gotten involved on Revive. I love what you did with it.
And lol well, i’m glad it was simple to set up. I’m so tech challenged i probably wouldn’t have been able to do even that, much less dream up a website that would be simpler.
I can’t decide which color shirt i should get lol XD
With Revive, as a whole. You put quite a bit of work into it, yeah? I know a lot of people appreciate it.
I can’t decide! And I hate decisions. I love the hoodie, but I’m pretty broke lol. I like the red… and the sapphire. And the purple.
Well, I’ll figure it out lol.
I just ordered a sapphire one. 🙂
I don’t think you can get Reb shirts anymore. I wish you could. I would so wear one.
What lol
I beat you. 😉
YES PLEASE.
Thanks, friend. 😀
I’m game. You know where to find me. Next to the cornfield XD
(like for serious tho that would be amazing)
lol I’ll be sure to do that.
That would be quite the cost. Too much. Too bad things like trips cost money. What’s up with that? 😉
I wish! But no plans as of yet. :/
Haha. I wish that’s how that worked lol. I’d be there in a heartbeat. I wonder what the half way point between us is…
Oh yeah. Hold on.
I think that puts us somewhere in Iowa then lol
Oh i wish. I love Pennsylvania.
I’m chill with that. As long as there’s brownies.
I’m not hard to please 😉
But you know, I’d just be happy to meet you. Brownies aside.
Absolutely nothing. Brownies are life… but some things are still more important.
Well, yeah that too 😛
A donut. and a cup of coffee. It was good.
Oh yeah i had a bowl of cereal for lunch. I forgot about that.
Actually, no. I’m not. I was so sick when it started that all I could do was cheer from the sidelines.
Lol good job 😉 (p.s. i edited my above comment right when you replied so you might not have seen it)
It’s okay 🙂
I’ll live. Enjoy it for me tho, okay?
🙂
So is TLC actually at Summit University (or whatever they call it now XD) or what?
That sounds so fun.
Haha, I love dodge ball, but sports were never really my thing. I was the lame kid at camp who stood on the side lines til a counselor had to drag me into participation XD But I can actually enjoy myself now lol.
Sometime. Yes, please.
Except football. I love football. I love it so much i forgot about it… 😉
Umm. I don’t know yet. Trust me I’ve tried and tried to figure it out.
I was born into a family that loves football. So. I learned to love it lol but I actually do enjoy playing it too.
Yayyyyy?
Of course I was.
you have, obviously 😉
I wish i was gonna be in michigan again this summer.
But nope. Stuck in the cornfield. Until fall. And then I might be at college. But who knows at this point XD
basically.
wow, creative.
Haha no way
Okay. If you say so. 🙂
“believe me” he says… then “don’t believe me” he says… so confusing!
Okay now I’m entirely confused XD
But it’s okay. We can still be friends. Pass the brownies.
*stuffs face with brownies* absholufely
Heheheh
Like you 😉
no?
Oh no
:/
Yeah?
so I’m supposed to believe you now?
It would, if i could.
believe it was okay.
yeah
Hey I’m fine. It’s fine. Eat another brownie.
You’re not? 🙁
Yikes. I’m so sorry. 🙁
okay. 🙁
Heeeey
wasup?
aww.
Yeah?
Painful? Oh dear. That bad?
I’m sorry.
I think i will. I’m on my way out the door for prayer meeting. I’ve never actually been part of a traditional youth group. #smallchurchlife
It’s really terrible. I wish it didn’t have to be that way.
well. church starts in ten minute. I should prolly go. it’s so chill tho, I usually show up five minutes late.
close-ish. not on the same property tho, which i’m kinda glad about.
Gotcha. I live like three blocks away. It’s nice. there’s space between church and home, but i also don’t have to leave until church has already started XD
gotcha. (you survive youth group?)
Oh you poor dear. I don’t suppose brownies will help much. 🙁
Oh well okay then.
Consider it done. Have one. or two. or all of them.
My pleasure. 🙂
It rained today. *making random conversation to pass the time… apologies*
ooooh. Snow. We hardly got any snow this year. i was kinda sad.
Being paid is good XD Last year we got a really good blizzard. Like, legit blizzard. And then this year, hardly any snow. It was just cold.
yaaaaaaaaaaaaay
usually 😉
Eh. usually food is all it takes lol.
That’s more like it.
On a depressing side note, I’m kinda in a lot of pain today. Can you pray for me?
It wasn’t that bad… just enough to really discourage me.
I wish that’s how that worked. :/
aww :’)
Now, THAT is impressive.
🙂
you?
What about you?
Oh man, I’m so out of it today lol. You literally had to spell that out for me haha. Is there a reason behind such a drastic change? 😉
Huh. That’s actually a really good point lol. And no, you’re really not hiding anything.
I’ve always debated putting my real name up… even after my articles I never changed my Disqus. And my articles were still only published under my first and middle names… I don’t think i’ve ever used my last name on here anyways.
Oh you do? what do you think it is?
A few things? lol. Oooh yes, brownies.
Umm. No. what did you think it was before?
Oh… yes, that one. probably. ;p
Ohhhh the t-shirt. right?
Aha. I see now.
I’m surprised you haven’t like, figured out where i live yet lol. That sounds so creepy XD But it’s not hard once you’ve got my last name. Yay unique names :/ not.
No it’s really not XD
Hahahahahahaha okay. there. now you know.
Good luck with that. watch out for the coyotes. and mountain lions… and maybe you should just stay home. 😉
It might not be tho lol
WUT lol
good to know, i guess… lol
too far 😉 but i won’t complain.
That’s more like it.
wooooooooooooow
What?
Actually, not at all unusual.
Oh dear. What have i done now.
*reluctantly gives up whipped cream* Only if you make me french toast.
Aaaand now you’re crying. What am i gonna do with you? 😉
Okay fine, how about Haylie K. makes you French toast instead. Sound good?
*consoles Sammy*
Too nice? oops. I just can’t get anything right, I guess. *cries with you*
Well, I believe in you, so that works nicely.
I was kinda thinking that too thb lol
*wipes a tear from my eye* So, who’s gonna clean up the mess?
No no no *regrets asking that question* I’ll do it.
But. I like cleaning.
Really? That’s actually pretty cool. I’m similar, but I like cleaning other things too. and I LOVE doing dishes.
For realsies! It’s so fun!
Well, that’s okay. the more dishes the better. It’s like, relaxing.
Umm. no. that would be horrible.
what??
*shakes head*
Oh please no.
I don’t think you need to worry about mountain goats…
I’ll be waiting.
Hey, well, now you can XD
Not pizza hut *blech*
Haha. Sounds good. I’ll have to try it sometime 😉 We have Runza tho, and if you ever come, you WILL try it.
uh huh.
Bravo, pun-master Sam.
you really do.
Oh. Oh dear. don’t do that.
sorry. #badfriend
why not?
idk about that 😉
*raises hand* that would be me.
why?
oh.
Yeah.
nah. it’s fine.
That makes everything better.
You know me so well.
That’s okay. 🙂
can you pray for me?
thank you
I know.
and i’m glad.
I’m going to bed, i think.
hey
Got any more milkshakes?
coolio.
*slurps milkshake not-gracefully*
Haha you amaze me. I actually never read DHT cover to cover…. just bits and pieces.
But I’m super pumped about Jaquelle’s book. I’m waiting til I get the hard copy tho cuz I love the feel of a real book in my hands.
What have I been up to? not much. I had physical therapy again today. It hurt.
What are you up to?
Yeah really. I’m a horrible person, i know 😉
I hardly ever read books. Like at all. Except my Bible, and that’s still not as much as i should. I actually don’t like reading… I just like books. Let me loose in a used bookstore with a bunch of old books, and you may never hear from me again lol. I did read counted worthy, and I enjoyed it.
I’m not exactly sure why it hurts so much. But they’re saying PT is the only thing that might help. I really wanna just quit cuz it hurts so bad, but I also want to get better. I think tomorrow’s gonna be rough tho.
Yeah, i never find the time to read. If i had time, i might like it.
I’m gonna try. I’m just tired.
It’ll be okay soon. I hope.
oops. maybe I shouldn’t say stuff like that.
huh?
I’m glad you think so.
Yeah.
Hey I need to go. Goodnight.
thanks for the milkshake. 😉
awwww.
What are you up to on this fine Saturday?
Yay! I love good days. You do karate? did i know this?
Yes yes, please eat something.
Oh. Well, that’s pretty cool. Good for you!
Fooded is a good thing to be.
Well, that’s good.
I had pizza for dinner.
Yup. I haven’t really had much else today tho. Sometimes eating makes the pain in my stomach really bad, and it’s better to be hungry than in more pain.
Yeah. it’s real fun.
Today was our “spring cleaning” day at church. I only went for a few hours. The pain was so bad i could hardly do anything, and it made me sad. So I went home.
Yeah.
Oh. Hmm. Poor thing. 🙁
Aww. I really had no idea how many teens have chronic illnesses until i started getting diagnosed with stuff.
It’s so hard because it can feel so isolating. I’m really thankful for the internet and all the people i’ve been able to connect who have been through the same or similar things.
Yeah. It’s the same way with a lot of things.
I’m curious, what size is the church you go to? Like, how many people? Not that it matters at all, I’m just wondering. 🙂
Gotcha.
Hehehehe. 75 on a really good day.
Yeah. But tbh I wouldn’t trade it for anything. They’re my family.
heheheh
YES. Hey do you think you could swing a strawberry one for me? I feel like changing things up tonight.
you haven’t figured that out yet? hehe. Thanks for putting up with me.
Ha. Hahaha. Ha. What flavor for you then? Vanilla?
I guess not.
Wait, what?
I literally have no idea what’s going on. but okay.
*debates whether or not i should trust you… you did almost burn down an imaginary kitchen*
I REMEMBER that was the first time i ever commented. on that thread.
Yeah way! And yes, yes it was lol
Can you imagine if i never had?
Me neither.
yeah sure. whatever. XD
you are?
oh yeah. I am too.
I should go soon.
I’m glad you’re here.
awwww
same goes for you, friend.
yes… you. 🙂
Goodnight. Praying for you 🙂
thanks. i really need it right now.
I will.
I came again 😉
yup.
Yesss. so how are you today?
Well. That’s good, I guess.
I’m alive.
I’m really glad about that.
I got to go to church today… so that’s happy. I missed sunday school tho.
I even went for a walk. But now my head hurts.
Eh, I’ll be fine. It’s finally sunny today! It’s been gray for far too long.
Really what?
Yeah we do. Sorry I can’t share it with ya.
That would solve a lot, yeah.
Yessss please. Hey, you could come for my grad party in June 😉
There will be ice cream. Just saying.
You know if i came, it wouldn’t be for the ice cream 😉
Nope. I’m not even gonna have cake at mine… i don’t like cake. (unless it’s really good chocolate cake)
Why you make this so hard on me lol. You know i would if i could.
too much.
You’re killing me.
figuratively!
Oh boy. You should just have another milkshake.
I can’t win!
heheh thanks friend.
thanks
*makes french toast*
*burns something*
I’m not very good at this.
Glad you think so. 😉
🙂
It’s been pretty terrible this weekend. It could be worse right now. I was supposed to work out today, but that’s not really possible.
I’m so ready to quit therapy.
But i won’t, cuz apparently it’s the only thing that might make me better.
I shouldn’t complain tho. Plenty of people are far worse off than me. It’s just really hard.
hmm. good point.
Of course it’s legitimate. Pain is entirely relative… physical or emotional. If it hurts to you, it hurts. you can’t change that.
I won’t judge. *runs to get a box of tissues*
well now, i guess not.
well, it’s kinda impossible at the moment 😉
Hey you can’t blame me for trying. and yeah, totally for you.
I’m not exactly sure what that’s supposed to mean. But okay.
😉
as often as i physically can right now. i absolutely love it.
I haven’t kept up very well… my back and hand pain makes it hard. But i play anyways. It makes me so happy.
Well, I’m not that good.
oh. *is not quite sure what to say*
I was just thinking about that. I was gonna ask if you still played much.
hey
I’m actually not that hungry. Can i make ya something?
I think i can manage that 😉
lol
sure.
Haylie is existing. What is Sammy doing?
Aww. That sounds like a pain. *drives to get you a frosty… you’re on your own about the nap part*
good job ;P
yeah i suppose lol
hehehe
Oh dear. How about two frosties then?
umm. alright. whatever you say.
me too
uh huh.
this surprises you?
Ha. Haha. Yeah. I like sleep, okay?
😉
Yeah i guess i’m hungry now
I just got back from physical therapy and i’m really hungry now. 😀
Yes please 🙂
I’m tired.
what are you up to tonight? Still working on that project?
Eeeks.
Probably. lol. I’m sorry.
Good. I’m telling ya i’d be so lost doing anything tech-y.
That, my friend, is a very good point.
I see what you did there. lol.
Sure… what’ll it be tonight?
Pizza does sound good.
pretty much.
Yeah… a little. I had plenty of coffee tho lol
eh. it’s not that bad. my pain is pretty terrible today and that makes me less hungry. Even when i work out.
And then they decided to teach me some new stuff to add to my workout while i was at PT. But ya know, at least I survived. 😉
lol
*sighs* fine i’ll eat something. I can’t say no to brownies.
If you say so.
wow no way
Yup.
really now lol
did that melt too?
Is that even a question?
woooooooooow
I know 😉
is it now?
Is it chocolate chip?
ooooh okay. I’m happy with either.
exactly
Honestly? No. Today was actually a very bad day. Did you?
Might have? :/
Tell me about it lol. I hardly got anything done today.
that actually sounds great lol.
yeah, i understand.
Good. 🙂
That would’ve made it a great day.
I need to go to bed soon… i don’t feel very well.
it’s okay. It’s kinda normal.
Maybe soon, that won’t be the case anymore. 🙂
Umm. So. Hey.
Yeah. It has been.
Okay. Just wanted to say hey, and that I tablet screen shattered and I won’t be around like normal.
Have fun at you meeting 😉
I guess its God’s way of saying I waste too much time online. Lol.
Yeah. It’s actually probably a really good thing.
Ahhh yes. Thank you.
I do.
Aww you’d do that for me? Lol.
Foooood.
I think i’m good now. I just ate a whole bunch of pancakes and what was left of a chocolate oreo shake.
That’s fantastic.
I had some more senior pictures taken today… it was pretty windy. I hope something turns out.
Not exactly. Lol.
It was so windy so my hair was a mess and I couldn’t keep my eyes open. It was kinda funny actually.
Yeah
Me too 🙂
I’m tired.
Lol you know me so well
The best kind of friendships start over a mutual love for food. XD
Lol
I need to go to bed. I don’t feel good.
Yeah. I think I will.
Hey! long time, no “see”. How are you doing?
Really?! That actually makes me really excited 🙂
I’m so tired lol. My grad party was this weekend and it was perfect. My cousins from Michigan drove all night and SURPRISED me. Along with a bunch of other family i didn’t know would come. It was so happy. Even though my pain was bad.
that would’ve been pretty great.
Well i just wanted to pop in and say hey. Sorry i’ve been so busy.
And yes, I actually did graduate! Finished 7 hours before my party lol
but i missed you too
Hey wasup?
Ooh a game. Cool.
I’ve been better. How are you?
Wow you’re right lol. Didn’t even think of that. I’ve been better in the past. I’ve had a ridiculously taxing pain week. Bed ridden, basically.
Oh don’t cry… I’ve done enough of that on my own.
Okay. Well I won’t conplain. It’s been a hard week. I want to the doctor today to look into something else that if it had been contributing to my pain would’ve been a relatively easy fix. But it’s probably just my pain condition instead. I’m disappointed.
I’m so sick of being in bed. I’ve been trying to pray and read good books but it’s hard to focus sometimes.
So talkative tonight 😉
Oh. Well that’s cool. Money. Lol.
I need a job.
Cool. Let’s do it. We can sell milkshakes.
Aww but I can’t eat it right now. Actually I can’t really eat anything. Stomach pain has been off the charts.
I can drink smoothies tho. Which is cool with me. I could live off smoothies for awhile. XD
aww
Dude. That’s more than i’ve done all week lol. Bravo, Sammy. Bravo.
Aww, that sounds fun! But not the biology part… however, you can do it! I know you can. I crammed about five weeks of econ in one just a few days before my grad party. My brain was fried XD
no no no my point was, i’m not super smart or anything, so if i could do that, you can do whatever it is you have to do. Cuz you’re prolly smarter. I’m just good at faking it.
actually, i’m kinda an air head. I actually mentioned in conversation the other day the idea that you have to “bake” no-bake cookies. *facepalm*
idk. you tell me XD
lol. I’m thinking i’m gonna dye it black again… before school in the fall. (which is actually still a huge question mark i have no idea what i’m doing)
reddish brown
Thanks *smiles*
*smiles*
How are you today?
Aww, that sounds fun! Yay for good memories. 🙂
That’s good. *isn’t quite sure what to say lol*
Haha same… except for the times when i say what comes to my mind without thinking about it. And that’s usually worse XD
Well, it seems to work out well for you 😉
lol
My gift? I dunno. My piano teacher thinks i’m pretty good at music composition.
whaaaa? what? lol
It hasn’t come up, i guess. I really like composing melodies to old hymns, I just use the words, and I come up with the rest. My piano teacher and her husband lead the worship team at their church, and they have been singing one of my compositions for awhile with their congregation… it’s weird (and cool) to know that people are worshiping in church through something i wrote.
So, apparently I’m good at that… enough for people to sing it in church lol
Hey
Yup!
Hey, that’s what i’m supposed to say 😉
Well, I’m happy i can talk to you… other than that it’s been kinda a rough day tbh
yeah… *COMPLAINING ALERT* Our church is doing our soccer camp this week, and i couldn’t even go today to help. I had some sort of allergic reaction late last night to some meds i was on and that was not pleasant.
yeah. but i got hired to work at camp (if i’m healthy). I’ll be supervising the kitchen/cleaning staff for a week, and i’m really excited.
They trust me too much tho XD I work out there plenty but i never supervise.
I guess we’ll see. If you see any stories in the news about the hillbilly camp that went up in flames in that one state no one remembers exists, you’ll know what happened.
I’m tired.
oh dear. i did that two days ago, but i think it’s from some medication i took. knocked me out cold at like 4 in the afternoon. Then yesterday it made my face swell and my eyes felt like they had been chemically assaulted. it was lovely.
lol i didn’t try to the first time… and it most certainly was NOT cute
But I’m pretty sure i know what i reacted to, so i’ll stay away from that right now.
i’m not really sure lol
*panics* oh dear. now i have to find something that’s actually interesting to talk about.
You’re the best
*rolls eyes*
umm… idk. I’m bad at this, remember?
Well all i ever do is *smile* and that doesn’t really help the conversation along lol
*rolls eyes again*
same tho. but then we could just eat ice cream and it would be cool
brilliant
BECAUSE IT’S AMAZING
i like both. don’t get me wrong. XD
okay lol
I totally read that in John Crist’s voice… do you know who that is?
no i don’t
of course i have youtube. however, the device (which is actually a stupid old desktop) i’m using rn is much to slow to run video, but I’ll look it up later. It will give me something to look forward too when I’m in bed trying to forget the pain lol
Lol yay. Now i have something to do later. thank you.
Laughter is good.
well, i need to go… my brother wants the stupid wifi that only supports one device. *sighs*
I’ll be back… sometime.
*rolls eyes*
*smiles*
Michael jr. was good. Tim Hawkins is still my favorite.
you’re hilarious
Lol
Who, me? 😉
Lol
I’m in the mood for a frosty.
Sweet!
I’ll go slow so you just have to walk.
I thought you’d prefer walking lol. Muh bad.
Cool. And ya know. Ice cream is a good incentive.
;p
Yessss
Bacon is life. I love bacon.
Then eat something lol
I’m starving
Yes pweeeze.
I’ll feed myself soon lol. I just have to get out of bed. *sighs*
Whaaaaat
Soon
I’m lazy.
Lol
🙂
Ahhhh! *happy dances awkwardly and throws confetti* I’m really proud of you.
This actually makes me really happy.
Duuuude. *high five*
Oh no. Please. I’ll buy you something, cool?
Lol really now
Want a frostie?
*gets you two*
Wow. There’s some serious nostalgia right there. My word.
Lololol
Well good grief sorrryy
That was seriously one of my very favorites. Ever.
Lol sporks XD
*scary-man
There ya go
Okay so like, have you seen lotr yet?
Cuz whenever you do, you’ll have to go watch that veggitales again cuz it makes everything so much more funny. You should just come over. We’ll stay up all night and watch them.
Hahahaha yesss
Why can’t I think of any of the good lines lol
Still warm!
The nostalgia is so real lol
Thanks for making my night fun.
Close enough;)
🙂
Dude. I’m so honored.
Haha good boy. So how are you?
Oh dear. I’m alright. I took a nap today, but I’m really sore lol. Staff training for camp was this weekend and i acquired far too many injuries for the 36 hours I was there.
It was really fun tho. Even tho I’m the baby at training week lol.
Figuratively;)
Training went good. I’m afraid I was goofing off with the counselors more than learning, but the whole weekend was very productive. We did a lot.
Milkshake time?
Yay
*pulls up a chair*
Haha okay. Good night then. 🙂
*smiles*
You’re still at camp this week, right?
Yay.
Hey. My turn to be at camp lol.
Just got here today. Staff supervising this week. I’m nervous.
Aww
Yeah right haha
Wait they do? How’d I miss this?
Read my new article yet?
What did you do?
Yayyyyyyy that makes me so happy lol
Yeah.
Because. It’s exciting. I’ve been waiting for you to get a permit for forever lol
Lol maybe not
Til Monday, yeah. This week was difficult.
But next week, I can be a camper. So yay.
I’m excited. And sad.
Idk… It just… things are changing. It’s my last year. I don’t like change.
Yeah… im still pretty sad.
:’) better.
Is that even a question?
Boyyyyy curly fries are LIFE
Lol same
Okay.
:’)
I’m tired
How are you?
That makes sense.
😉
So yeah, I’ll be around til Monday
Yeah
My brother wants me to go to a party thing with him but i want to take a nap. A long one. I should practice piano. But I don’t want to.
I think I’m fading pretty quick…
Nice?
Hbu? Doing anything fun?
Yesss
Yes
I’m home!!
Frostie in hand lol
Haha sounds like the drink and burger were well deserved. I just got back from highschool camp and I’m tired and sad. But… happy?
I had to give my “senior testimony” last night… It was hard. I’m so sad for my days as a camper to end. It’s been such a huge part of my life and I’m being a really emotional baby about it lol.
Aww. *hands Sam a frostie*
Yes…?
Aww
Umm. Always.
Hahaha.
That’s okay. I’ll think of something to say then. Have you been to TLC yet?
Well that’s exciting.
Wish I could come.
Hey. Shhh. You’ll be just fine, Sammy. I still wish I could come, but I have confidence that you’ll make friends… how could someone like you not make friends?
:/ well then they’re obviously not worth being friends with if they can’t see how great of a person you are.
Hey look. I get it. Trust me. I feel like people never listen to me… I say something, but no one hears. I sit on the bus, and no one sits by me. And that’s when I have friends! And I’m sorry you have to feel lonely. But really, I think that if you give people a chance to see who you are as a person and friend, they’ll wanna stick around.
I dunno. Cuz for real I’m in the same boat. People avoid me like the plague.
Sammy, you’re an awesome person. Don’t doubt that just cuz someone doesn’t listen to you. Okay?
Sammy Sammy sammy. Why do you doubt yourself so much? Besides, Jesus thought you were pretty great, so why shouldn’t anyone else? (Btw I hth but I’ll be back later today, k)
Yeah.
Sammmmyyyyy
Yayyy. How are you?
Oh dear… sounds like you need a frostie.
I’m glad you’re home. I missed you.
Haha okay. Good.
*smiles*
Well that’s good. So, how was TLC? That’s where you were, right?
Is that a good thing?
I’m so glad 🙂
What was your favorite thing last week?
That’s so great XD my friends can’t decide whether I’m the rebellious teenager or grandma in our friend group… Apparently I act like a rebellious teen but i drive like a grandma (which is not true lol)
😉
I bet they had a blast then… dad. 😉
Oh well. It happens.
That sounds amazing
Hahahahahah that brilliant girl. Keep her lol
Lol okay. Did you see my second comment?
Sammy Sammy Sammy guess what!!!!
I think I’m going to college! I’m really scared and overwhelmed and excited all at the same time.
A place? Like to be? Yeah. I’ll be moving to Ankeny Iowa in just over 3 weeks to attend Faith Baptist Bible College. And I’m scared out of my brains.
You do?
Oh. Well. That’s good.
It’s a wonderful place. And I’m really excited. But very very afraid…
I’m afraid that my body can’t handle it…
Yeah… I wanted to be able to decide to go to school because I wasn’t in pain anymore. Instead I have to decide where I want to be in pain… at school or at home.
Yeah, it is. But I’m tired of pain dictating what I can and can’t do, just cuz I’m afraid.
So yeah. That’s what’s new with me. What’s up with you? I feel like I’ve been doing all the talking…
Is it now?
Dude. That’s awesome. Are you gonna take it?
Well that’s exciting!
I can understand being nervous. But whatever it is, I’ll know you’d do great at it. 🙂
I believe in you. And starting fires is fun!! I love fire. Fire is cool.
Hahahaha I am a pyromaniac through and through. One of my responsibilities when I staff supervise at camp is burning cardboard boxes in the burn barrel and I had way too much fun lol
It was
Goodnight, Sammy
Yikes. That does not sound fun. I’m sorry 🙁
Hahaha that’s hilarious. My brother was on some pretty strong pain meds after knee surgery and it was rather entertaining.
Well, that’s good I guess. They must have had you on a pretty high dosage of ibuprofen lol
Good. Well enjoy the chocolate milk… I love chocolate milk. I feel like I could totally survive on chocolate milk. Should I try? Lol
Yay frosties.
Yes, Sammy?
I was really missing you today too.
Maybe you’re worth being missed. Ever think of that?
Well alright then.
*pulls up a chair And slides you a milkshake*
How are you today?
That’s why I’m here, silly.
I’m sorry. Would French toast help?
Aww. :’)
Do you have anything fun coming up? Or anything you’re looking forward to?
Oh dear Sam. I’m sure you’re going to do wonderfully. Don’t be afraid. I’m sorry you’ve been so tired. That’s no fun.
I have a piano recital I’m freaking out about on Saturday. I’m quite nervous. Then I have to finish getting ready for school and all the adulting things that brings. I’m scared. I’m scared i won’t be able to handle it. But at least I’ll have my brother with me. We’re having a movie marathon tomorrow with my other nerd friend. Watching all three lotr movies back to back. I’m trying to enjoy things like that but school is stressing me out so much that everything kinda feels like a chore.
Idk about that…
I hope I’ll survive. Being fine could be a stretch.
I’m probably just over thinking things like normal. But I’m still worried.
*feels a whole lot better*
I hope so.
I do that a lot. It’s exhausting.
Sometimes I wish I could stop thinking all together
I suppose.
Am i?
I’m not as sure as you right now…
:’)
Oh Sam.
Nothing.
*isn’t sure what to say now*
What do you want me to talk about?
The non existent nail polish lol. It’s been a while since I’ve cared enough to paint my nails.
Ummm. Okay.
Cared about your nail polish? ;p
Cool story.
Wowwww.
So now what do you want me to talk about?
Bummer
Yeah. Sorry I can’t be more interesting of a person.
I can’t imagine how you still think that.
I’m tired.
I’m sorry.
Amen.
Yeah.
Oh good. I really need it tonight.
Chocolate. As much chocolate as you can find.
Mmmm. That’s how it’s done. I’m so proud of you.
*sighs* I’m tired Sam.
Already out of things to say?
Yes. Yes, you did.
*smiles*
Hi?
I’m certain it wasn’t mine. Hey I’ll be back in a little while, k?
Bright and shining, huh?
Doesn’t sound like me… not today anyways
But… I’ll smile anyway.
Life’s too short not to smile.
Lol I’m not thaaaat short
How?
Im actually a very average height, thank you very much.
Yeah. Got any more ice cream?
Haha. That sounds like something I would say.
Lol smart
Absolutely
Yayyy. Goodness. It’s late. Why aren’t you asleep?
I knew that, silly. Umm. Idk.
I wouldn’t forget.
Lol
Fries are good. Especially with ice cream.
Sprinkles are LIFE
They must heal everything, right?
Fool proof plan, my friend.
I haven’t either. I’ve never had a cavity. But now I have a plan. Lol.
I think I’m gonna fall asleep… my friends wanna go out for breakfast really early tomorrow. So. I should go.
What kind of question is that? Silly Sammy. Of course you’re my friend.
French toast here we come.
Night.
Delicious.
I couldn’t finish my waffle tho.
Haha I’ll remember that
Do you really? Whatever for?
Heyyy good for you!
*pats Sammy on the head* it’s okay. I’m sure it will come together and be amazing.
*shrugs* I dunno.
Hehehe
Sorry
Nah. I couldn’t take it from you for keeps.
Aww. You’re so sweet.
Yay sprinkles
Yay Haylie? Whatever for?
*smiles* who doesnt love sprinkles?
There’s plenty of reasons not to, I can tell you that.
*rolls eyes*
Mmm. I’m sorry. Im here to talk if you need something to help you stay awake ;p
Maybe lol
Bummer. I wish I could help.
Lol
Oh hey. That’s good.
Oh. That’s not good.
That’s annoying
Oh boy. That sounds like fun. I’m sorry.
Sleep is good
What are you up to today?
Ahhh okay. Cool cool. I’m sure you’ll survive 😉 wish I could come help.
Uh-huh
Hehehe. He.
Haha yes.
*smiles*
Oooh yes please.
Oooooooh absolutely. Is that even a question?
It would be a pleasure. Can we listen to NF on the way?
YESSSS IT’S SO GOOD
My brother told me and I pretty much freaked out.
I can’t wait.
Idk. I haven’t really been looking tho.
Oh cool. We’re here.
You know me so well.
Did you really now? Change your order? I have succeeded. Mwahahaha.
You might have. I’m sorry if I don’t remember XD
Yeah…
Oh yes. That really does need to happen someday.
Cool cool.
Yussss
Dude. I’m always hungry.
Uh-huh. 😉
They um… *clears throat* are good.
*whispers* they put them right there in the front and I can’t resist cookies! Especially chocolate ones. So.
Oh no. How bout you let me buy something for us?
I was thinking food wise, but you know, music is good too XD!
True… But oh well. As long as you’re eating food with cool people and good music.
Alright. Speaking of dreams, I need to sleep. Piano recital tomorrow. I’m nervous.
*smiles* thanks. Goodnight.
Good evening 🙂
Heyyy
Aww. Sammy. It’s okay.
Aww hey.
Nothing.
I’m watching Moana. Wanna come over?
This is the first time I’ve seen it
Really.
I’m tired.
But my recital is over. So. That’s good.
Idk if I can be the judge of that. I messed up sometimes.
Well I did. So you better start believing it.
But I feel okay with how I did… I tried my best. But it wasn’t my best.
Yeah. I wish you could’ve come.
🙂
What did you do today?
Oh yeeeah
Sounds like a good plan my friend.
Just plain glazed, or creme filled with chocolate frosting.
What’s your favorite?
Oh duh. Muh bad.
Yeah. Good stuff.
I dyed my hair again.
Black. It’s really long right now too. I’m delaying the hair cut cuz I don’t wanna cut it lol
Yup.
Hi. 🙂
*pats Sammy on the head* it’s going okay I guess. How about yourself? You sound like you need a frostie.
*gives you all the frosties*
All. I have coffee for the moment so, I’m good.
Ahh. It is lunch time, huh? Oh well. Coffee will do.
How’s your work going?
Ahhh I see. Well, that’s understandable. 😉
How was your day off?
I got up at 11 and ate cookie butter on ice cream. Don’t question your decision. I make worse ones XD
Gooood. Hehe. Raiding the kitchen is perhaps my favorite part of being on staff at camp.
Hey
Okay 🙂
Aww. Sorry I bothered you then.
I know what you meant. 🙂 have fun cleaning 😉
Oh.
Yeah. That.
Well, today’s the day… I’m moving for the first time in my life. Tomorrow I’m officially a college student. What is happening…
Wish I was as sure as you…
And I’m actually really proud of you lol
I’m always proud of you.
Yeah
First full day as a college student and I got stung by a wasp seconds before my Bible achievement test lol. I spent the whole test hoping I wasn’t gonna gonna die cuz I’ve never been stung and I didn’t know if I was allergic or not XD
Ikr
I’m great at life
Hey
How are you?
Oh? I’m sorry. 🙁
Mmmm. I think I know what you mean. *slides you a milkshake*
Did you just get home today?
Oh.
It’s a lot to process.
Aww. I’m sorry.
Oh well I fell asleep first so, it’s cool XD
Lol not really
I dont?
Then enlighten me.
Whatever you say lol
I know .heheh.
Okay
BOTH. It was my first day of classes and my family went home.
It’s alright.
Well, it will be alright. Someday. I hope.
Sometimes the “duh” is harder to come by for me.
Yeah. *sigh of exhaustion that means I need chocolate desperately*
Mmmm.
*eats then in my sadness* thanks friend.
It is what it is.
I can’t be happy about sprinkles when my hearts breaking.
Mmhmm.
It’s alright… I expected it to be like this. Happy I’m here, but wishing I was home.
Yeah.
:'(
*eats cookies*
How are you?
Only surviving?
Oh dear.
Do you need a frostie? Or a hug? Or ya know, both.
*hugg* * oh and a frostie*
*smiles*
That’s better.
So what are you up to?
Okay.
Crazy.
It’s pretty weird, honestly. Everything’s so new. Different.
I’m not very good at making friends but I’ve met a few cool people.
It’s so exhausting to be social so constantly. Being around my friends doesn’t tire me but it’s hard for me around simply acquaintances. I worry that no one will want to actually be friends with me.
What is it?
They’re not missing much tbh
Hey. Shh.
We’re playing sand volleyball tonight. Wanna come?
Umm. Yes.
I feel like you’d fit in better with me. At the top of the bleachers watching everyone play and not being very social. But I’d talk to you.
I haven’t decided yet… don’t really wanna make a fool out of myself around so many acquaintances. I’m not very good at sports. At all.
Oh.
*smiles*
I smile a lot… But smiles hide a lot.
True.
Why thank you!
Oh. Hehe.
I’m grabbing things so I can walk out the door soon. It starts at 9 technically.
Yeah it is nice.
Okay, dad ;p
I won’t forget.
I wouldn’t be able to if I tried
😉
I failed at volleyball
I’m so bad at it lol
Like everything else
Thank you. Ah yes. September first. I have a ton of homework due tomorrow lol
Tell me… why not?
I’m sorry about your project. I can imagine how discouraging that would be… I believe you’ll finish it tho. I know you can.
I’m proud of you for trying in school. Really I am. You’re not a failure either. So throw that thought out the nearest window.
Mmm yeah I’m sorry about your “friends” but I’m sure it will all work out.
Old issues or not.
We have cake.
Don’t be afraid of tomorrow.
If you want it
Well it’s actually imaginary cake. Made it in our kitchen. The one we almost burned down. So it can be any kind you want.
So how has your September first been?
Well I’m glad you were alive today.
No question.
Do you believe it?
Good
Well, I want you to be glad today happened too.
But you being alive is good enough.
*Sends cake*
Someone’s birthday?
What do you wanna celebrate then?
I’m hardly worth celebrating
Maybe you should…
…
If you want it to be
How are you today?
Im alive.
I don’t know what else to tell you.
I’ve got a headache. And I’m alive. Yippee.
I guess.
*tries to smile*
:’)
*smiles a little*
Umm. Okay. Lol.
28
Had to stop and count lol
Watcha doing rn?
Oh. Cool.
Oh okay. Lol.
Yayyy. I’m watching football with my brother. He’s cool. Wanna come over?
Well I live a little closer now
You’re smart enough to figure it out.
You know what college I’m at right?
Lmk when you do
Sorry.
Good job lol
Yeah. I really do love it here.
Yeah.
Well, here’s to tomorrow. And being happy we’re alive.
I should go. Don’t wanna be asleep in church tomorrow
You know I will
Thank you
Yeah
:’)
Thanks again
*smiles*
Duh
Okay.
Please
Alright. Whatever you say.
Food is good.
Plenty… hamburgers, spaghetti, lots of good stuff.
Hbu
Yummy
Okay lol
Happy labor day!
Huh?
No like, as in you don’t have to do work… unless you’re me and have homework stacked up from the weekend.
Yeah.
Hey
I’ll be back in a few, studying rn.
There’s a quiz tomorrow and I be worried about it.
It’s okay. It’s nice to have something so trivial at the forefront of my worries. It makes everything else fall to the back of my mind. Blurry, and distant.
Busy is best. It helps me forget.
Yeah. You do.
Good job.
Glad I’m not the only one.
Yeah i guess
I should go… classes tomorrow.
Goodnight
Hey
How are you?
Well. Is that good?
Good.
I am doing quite well, thanks
I miss you
I’m tired
I wanna take a nap but it’s homecoming weekend so there’s a lot to do. Soccer games to see, people to hang out with, homework to do.
Yeah.
Is what fun?
Yeah it’s fun
I love it here. So much..
Oh sammy! I am proud of you 😉 but how did you hurt your knee? I’m so sorry. That’s no fun 🙁
Oh. Oh dear.
I’ll try to remember that 😉
Took some naps. And ate food. So that’s legit. Hbu?
Oh. Dats right. My bad.
Wowwwwww
I wondered 😉
Oh goodness. It has been awhile. I miss talking to you! Update me on life lol how are you? *slides you a milkshake*
I’m so glad you drive lol. That’s cool. And camp is awesome! I’m sure the middle schoolers will think you’re like the coolest person ever.
I’m okay. I don’t feel super great today, but life goes on. School is stressful, but so very fun. I love my classes and my friends and it’s just so amazing here. Everyday I love it just a little more.
I’m going to chick-fil-a for dinner so that’s legit.
😉
Yup.
LET’S GOOOO
I haven’t listened to all of it yet. Finding time to sit down and listen to a whole album is difficult;)
Yup lol
hey
How’s life?
Oh no! That’s not good… the pain part, I mean. You ok?
Oh. Oh dear. That’s no good either. I’m sorry, friend. *passes you a brownie hoping that it makes you feel just a little better*
That’s legit.
I don’t have time for regret.
Uh-huh
I can tell you tomorrow, but I gtg. Wi-Fi shuts off at 1. So. Goodnight!
Well, I survived midterm exams. Sorta. Lol. I picked a church. I’m going home for the weekend and I’m super excited. A lot of good things have happened. It’s just… a lot.
Yup.
Hey
I’ve been thinking about you a lot actually. Are you doing okay? I don’t have a whole lot to talk about. Oh! I visited home this weekend. That was nice.
I have. And good, I’m glad. Yes I did! It was good to see my mom and dad and siblings. And go to my church. I missed it. It was weird tho. To go home knowing you’re just visiting .
First time ever? Wow.
Lol it’s not much of a party. Besides, tangled was waaay better. Hey I gotta get some sleep, but I’m glad we got to talk a bit. Praying for ya!
Haha
You okay?
I’m pretty good.
Yes way
Hey
Oh hi there
French toast?
Hey
🙂
Hiya
Lol
Heck yeah. Let’s gooo.
Sure.
Whatever you want. I’m not picky.
Yup.
What, pray tell?
Haha. I’m always into food.
Duh.
Woooooooow
Yo
Yeah it is annoying.
Umm, is that even a question?
I’ll drive
Chocolaaaate
Yeah.
I’m proud of you just the same.
To each his own 😉 how are you?
Aww, thanks friend. Miss you too. How have you been? I just got home for winter break last Friday and I have a whole month off of classes so I’m pretty pumped.
Yeah, it’s pretty grand. I missed home. I’ve never moved away before so, it’s actually weird to have to COME BACK home.
You think?
Haha I’m glad it didn’t kill you or anything. That would have been a tragedy.
Oh goodness XD
Oh my Sammy. What are we gonna do with you? *slides you a milkshake*
Hold off on the dying and drink your milkshake, boy!
Haha
I think you will 😉
🙂
Which one? *remembers all our AiO quotes on that one thread*
“You’ve got a brownie in your pocket.”
Good for you. 🙂
I made cookies. And I didn’t burn the house down.
You should be! I’m not gifted in the cooking/baking department
😉
Merry Christmas Eve!! 🙂
Why thank ya, pal. 🙂
Merry Christmas!
Thanks.
How’s revive?
Gotcha.
🙂
I’m actually at my grandparents.
Oh yeah
Yeah. That
Sounds like a plan haha
Yes?
Oh.
Yup. Hbu?
Oh. I’m sorry.
Oh. Okay. Well while you’re here, want something to eat?
Good point
🙂
Yes?
*slides you a plate full of brownies *
I don’t need them anymore. They’re all yours.
Because… I’ve had way to much sugar in the last two weeks lol
Enjoy.
Glad you’re doing so awesomely. That makes me happy.
Okie dokie.
Goodnight
I see you found my blog lol
I guess not… so. Umm. Whaddya think? I know it’s a stupid WordPress theme and it’s not even my domain. But. Still.
Cool.
Lol no worries. I’ve actually started going by alathia more irl since I started college so that’s kinda fun.
Yeah i go mostly by Allie with my close friends but some of them call me alathia and that makes me happy 🙂 but I’ll always be Haylie around here haha.
Be my guest.
No, I’m pretty sure you’ll always be Sam to me. Or maybe candy corn dude on special occasions.
It’s weird… I don’t think of myself as an older rebelutionary and then I look up and I’m in college lol.
Crazy stuff.
I haven’t talked to you a whole lot about school recently… how’s that been going?
Oh. Sorry. :/
If you say so
Okay 🙂
🙂
Dude. Guess what I did.
Well, yes I did see that lol. Earth shattering. But that’s not what I meant. I uh, cut my hair. Like, 14 inches of it.
And I really like it. It’s so much healthier and low maintenance. I was ready for a change, and well, it’s a change! Haha
Still past my shoulders
Aww thanks!
So Facebook huh?
Gotcha
Lol yeah. I’m almost never on the group. But I’ve posted a couple questions about blogging. My writerscore went down by substantially cuz of college. I havnt written intentionally in months.
You’re in the paid group right?
I’m not either, but I enjoy it when I have time. I’m not super great at it. And I sadly don’t have the time to get better at it.
I guess we see things a bit differently 😉
Well I think you are but whatever. I don’t think I can change your mind.
Oh well. We can just go on with our happy little lives believing what we will.
Excaayooose me?
Haha okay. So what are you up to today?
I’m sorry.
I went to church. It was great. Now I’m home. And I’m hungry.
Lol. Then find some food, weirdo 😉
Good
Yup. And I’m def eating some ice cream tonight
Heck yeah. Why you even ask me that?
*sighs* fine I’ll drive
Oh.
Lol i feel like that’s a terrible life philosophy XD
Good to know lol
🙂
I made French toast for lunch.
Yeah.
It was 🙂
You’re real talkative today
Nothing much. Hbu?
What prompted such a walk?
Oh. It sounds nice.
On my way.
It’ll be grand. Almost as grand as the fact that your next comment will be the 3333rd on this poor discussion question we crashed.
That’s actually quite satisfying
Nope.
Hehe nah. You’re good 🙂
I know, I’m crazy, right?
Nope.
How was your walk?
Haha okie dokie
Doing alright. Trying to prepare myself for the next semester and kinda freaking out. But it’s fine lol.
No, on Monday. So I’m trying to figure out how to get back to school and organize my books and I have a 7am lecture on Monday *cries a little bit* but it’s all good. I’m excited to go back. I miss my friends.
Yeah.
Thanks, friend 🙂 I wish I was so sure. I’m working this semester so I’m kinda worried about that too.
I don’t know how I’ll be able to juggle work and school. Everyone else does it but I’m over here like “how you do that?”
Well. I’m sure gonna try!
I’m alive. Sorry, I’ve been positively swamped.
Hey. 🙂
Not much. And everything lol. I’ll have you know you are speaking to an official librarian now haha. Isn’t that nerdy XD
How are you?
I actually really like it haha.
Lol are you judging me?
Aww come on.
How are you?
Oh. Oh dear. Well, I’m here so you’re not entirely alone. 🙂 but I’m sorry you’re tired.
Lol
Yes. Yes we do. I think you need two.
Do you want mine? I’m honestly not very hungry.
Haha you’re a saint. Thanks pal.
I wouldn’t have it any other way. How long have we been friends anyway? It’s been a while now…
Bro. I joined disqus in January, 2015. You were one of the first people I talked to. It was on the monster thread, “What do you like about the rebelution” or something like that.
Good times lol
dang that’s three years, Sam. Three years is a long time lol
My first article was published on June 25th, 2015. I was a wittle baby.
Hellooooooo
Hanging in there, candy corn dude?
Oh? :/
Excuse you. That’s my French toast pal you’re talking about. My Frostie buddy. My friend.
What’s the matter? Can I make it better?
*sad face* I’m very tech challenged, I’m afraid. That’s why I work in the library.
I do what I can. Which isn’t very much, sadly.
*smiles*
Will a frostie help you too?
Well, it technically was
Hey yo
What are you up to?
Not much.
Yussssss. Food.
*smiles* that’s better. Ugh, I’m starving. This is fantastic.
Chocolate is da best
Now I’m actually leaving lol. *to self* where are my keys…
*about
*point
216 hours if I walk. Thanks Google.
*once again randomly popping into Haylie’s and Sam’s conversation* my mom is a huge essential oils lover. Lol
I love them too. 😉
Haha they do help sometimes. So I appreciate my mom’s love for them. XD
Haha yup. I diffuse oils like crazy when i’m sick.
Lol my family does too. But seriously. Some of them smell GROSS.
TRUTH. Like ‘peace and calming’? I’m sorry but there ain’t nobody who can smell that and be peaceful and calmed. XD
Hehe Ikr
So sorry to intrude, but you totally got this song in my head from the His Kids Radio days: https://youtu.be/oupgBcwtsMI
Haha that’s so great, Amanda! XD And seriously, “intrude” any time you want, my friend. 🙂
Haha, I’m just awkwardly eavesdropping on your conversation via Disqus Digests… #stalker
Lol youre not the only one. Josh randomly up voted a comment on this thread too XD
lol Josh and Amanda aren’t the only ones… XP
Well heeeyyy the gangs all here! Lol
Haha, wonder who else is stalking you and Sam… XD
Heh I wonder too. Lol. Not much to see. Except random chatter about food lol.
XD food is like ALWAYS good… haha
TRUTH
Well, imma head to bed. It was good talking to you! Thank you.
Blimey Cow!!! I love Blimey Cow!!!
lol thanks for that
Wow, I haven’t even watched Blimey Cow in a while…
Well, I’m still learning this to, but I have the ESV app on my phone and I can look at pretty much whenever I have a second (though I have to keep praying that I’ll remember). I’ve also been trying to memorize big chunks of Scripture so I can bring it to mind when I’m driving, etc.
The Word tells us to “pray without ceasing” which is actually pretty easy if you can make a habit of firing off mega short prayers like “help!”, and “thank you! “. Look for what God is doing, even on little stuff, so you can thank him for it.
Always try to keep the word in your head and be thinking about it so it will change you.
I can relate! Always busy.
Craig Groeschel says, “You have time to do everything God wants you to do.” (I think he said that in his book WEIRD: Because Normal Isn’t Working.) Brett Harris said, “God doesn’t give us conflicting obligations.” (DHTU) If there doesn’t seem to be time to spend with God, you might want to consider whether your priorities are in the right place.
That being said, if all the things you’re doing are things you know God wants you to do, I’ve found that first thing in the morning or last thing at night are good times. Some people get up a little earlier to spend time with God. I usually do it right before going to bed. This fits in naturally with my everyday routine, and it doesn’t cost me too much sleep. (Actually, sometimes I go to bed early so I have time before my brain is toast.)
I am completely in the same boat!!
In addition to a regular nightly prayer, what I try to do is incorporate God into everything I do. For example: you have farm responsibilities, so when you are doing those tasks, use it as a time to talk with God and honor him for the work you’re able to do. Also, I have the Bible app on my phone so whenever I’m on my phone, I see it on my homepage, and it reminds me to spend time in Gods word instead of on Instagram or Twitter.
Another thing that is fun is using your talents to honor God and learn more about his word so you can apply it to your life. I really enjoy art and calligraphy so I like to read the Bible for verses I can use to make art! Im more inclined to spend time in the word because I want to do those fun activities and I put that on the top of my priority list.
Going along with that, I try to center my social media around God. I follow a bunch of Christian accounts on Instagram and Twitter which keep me focused on God because I’m always on social media!
So instead of trying to make time for God during a little section of the day, try to make Him the focal point of the day by incorporating Him into everything you do 🙂
Hope this helped and God bless!!
Sorry one more thing!!
I have my license and a car, so I feel like I’m always going places. Therefore, I listen to Christian music ALL. THE. TIME. which puts me in a better mood and keeps my day revolving around God.
I love listening to christian music too! I am homeschooled so I like to play it all day long! What is your favorite song? Mine is ‘Oceans’ by Hillsong United.
My favorite song is probably “Live Like That” by Sidewalk Prophets because its upbeat but has a great message.. Oceans is great too!! I love the radio cut, because its shorter and has a faster tempo, but also the original is amazing too 🙂
I love that song too!
Oh hey! Could I ask you for suggestions? It seems like most christian music is pretty dull and/or borderline heresy. I’m probably just listening to the wrong artists tho.😂
What genres of music do you like? I do agree a lot of christian artists are pretty lame. Some of my favourites are – Chris Tomlin, Rend Collective, Planetshakers, Tobymac, Passion, Finding Favour… I listen to ALOT of music so my music types is all over the place.
Rend Collective is great! I love the mandolin. Any style’s good, I’ve been listening to Rivers and Robots lately (a Christian indie band from the UK.) Ooh, and Matt Papa! He’s more rock-ish I guess, IDK, but but his lyrics are amazing. He’s extremely focused on the gospel, and missions minded. Thanks for the suggestions I’ll have to look ’em up.
I absolutely love anything from Sidewalk Prophets and Third Day!! I agree, some can be really dull but I found a great station in my area that plays upbeat Christian music like 24/7! So I would google christian radio stations where you live and also try looking on Pandora and Spotify 🙂
Remember that no matter how important everything else seems, God ALWAYS comes first. That said, I know this can be super hard to manage! Often, spending time with God seems unproductive in the light of everything else we have going on. But think of it this way: God and His Word are where you receive motivation, purpose, and encouragement for every part of your life. When you don’t spend time in the Word and prayer, your priorities become skewed and the rest of your life goes out of whack. The times when you feel the most stressed and busy are the times that you need the Word the most!
If you really have trouble fitting it in, getting up earlier is a good idea if you can do it consistently. If you don’t have the self-discipline for that, try listening to an audio Bible while you drive places, do mindless tasks, etc. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t have time to do a complicated study for an hour every day; spending fifteen minutes is SO much better than neglecting your devotions altogether.
Hope this helped!
-Grace (trueandpure.wordpress.com)
I totally understand Hayley life can be really busy for teens with school, extracurricular activities and hobby’s. But God understands all that and to be honest He doesn’t look at how much time we spend with Him, all He looks at is that we took a little bit of time to spend with him. Time with God doesn’t need to be an hour long because in reality we, as teens, don’t have that kinda time though it would be great if we did 🙂 It can be five minutes long or if you have time fifteen minutes long. Here’s a great book called “Thrive Teen devotional: Take a turn for God in just 5 minutes a day” It’s really good and its just perfect for the busy teen, I’ll put the link to it down below. Also I find right before I go to bed is the best time for devotions, because I am not really not doing anything right before bed that can’t wait. So why not use that free time to spend with the One who knows you best? Or another God time is first thing in the morning, if you can mange to get up a few minutes earlier than usual it will be worth it. Hope this helps!
http://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Teen-Devotional-Take-Minutes/dp/1577947770
Blessings,
Bekah (http://thenarrowroadforteens.blogspot.com/ )
There’s a variety of good advice below, but I just want to say this: you can’t expect to spend more time in the Word and prayer without some sacrifice. This is something I’ve been in the process of learning recently as my life has been getting busier, and my piano practice has been slipping and my devotions are fluctuating.
Take an honest look at your life. Why are you agreeing to the commitments you agree to? Is there anything you agree to because you hate to say no, or because you’re convinced that you are the only person who can really do the job well?
Where do you spend most of your (little) free time? Is there anything you’re mindlessly wasting time on?
Is there anything you’re committed to do doing that a less busy friend may be better suited for? An example might be a commitment at church, such as teaching Sunday school or folding bulletins.
Are you valuing a little extra sleep over your devotions? Pray to God to help you to wake up when you need to spend time with Him.
I am in the midst of learning these lessons myself, and I hope the questions I am learning to ask will help you in your life as well.
Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. Is giving up a club or sport or hobby so much to ask?
When life won’t slow down, you do. Find a way to cut anything unnecessary out of your schedule that you can, get up earlier if you must, whatever it takes. Your relationship with God is very important, so try to prioritize it above the other stuff.
(Unless, perhaps, it’s a commitment that you might not be able to wiggle out of, like piano. I believe God would want you to honor your commitments if possible. If not, you might want to reconsider them. I know music practice is difficult to keep up with. I don’t practice guitar enough either, though I am working on it.) 🙂
“When life won’t slow down, you do”. I couldn’t have said it better. However, as @christos_makridis:disqus pointed out, “our physical bodies will eventually die, whereas our soul will live forever!” I am forced to ask whether or not your commitments to earthly (not necessarily worldly) things are more important to your commitment to Christ as a child of God. ?
I just talked this over with a friend…I’m sorry if I misinterpreted what you said. I agree we should never back out of our commitments unless other commitments (such as our commitment to Christ) gets in the way. Not trying to run you down…again, sorry if I misunderstood.
That’s okay, Private Ryan. 🙂 That’s actually a great question, and one that I need to ask myself from time to time.
And, in case anyone else misunderstood me, I’ll try to clarify a little bit.
In my first comment I was speaking specifically of prioritizing “quiet time.” (i.e. prayer time, Bible study, meditation, etc.)
No, my earthly commitments are not MORE important than my relationship with God, but (for example) if I mess up, get up too late or something and can’t make the time to read my Bible or have prayer before I have to leave for guitar, I don’t think God would want me to back out on my instructor and not show up. That’s what I meant.
I ought to try and have that special time later, and make more effort the next time.
However, if guitar practice was specifically, seriously interfering with my relationship with Christ, then I would by all means quit as soon as I could.
In all of these situations my relationship with Christ remains most important.
I hope this makes sense. Please let me know. I’m sorry my first comment was confusing!
That’s fine, it appears I’m the only one who misunderstood. I have a bad history of doing that 🙂 Prioritization is actually something that never came easy…still doesn’t.
I know what you mean. 🙂 It’s certainly not very easy, especially since I don’t like to do something the same way or at the same time every day.
Right now we have a new puppy in the house and watching her, training her, keeping her from chewing things or biting us, amusing her, cleaning up uh ohs, taking her outside, etc., takes up so much time I’m forced to reevaluate most of my priorities … and I’m only one of 5 people who take care of her! Whew!
Right now we have a two-year-old brother in the house and watching him, training him, keeping him from chewing things or biting us, amusing him, cleaning up uh ohs, taking him outside, etc., takes up so much of my time as well… and I’m only one of 4 people who take care of him! Whew! 😛
I’ve never had a puppy in the house, but it sounds like quite a hassle. With my two-year-old brother and a sister on the way, though, I guess that kind of resembles life with a puppy…What kind of dog is she?
I’ve found what you’re saying to be true with food as well. 🙂 Eating the same thing for lunch every day (or breakfast, in my current case) can get a little old. I ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for eleven years for lunch every day.
I’ve never had siblings much younger than myself. That must be fun. 🙂 I have an older sister and a younger brother, both fairly close to me in age.
River is a black Lab. She’s in the “chew on everything including people” phase. They way her jaws hang I’m starting to think we ought to have named her Gator. It is a hassle, but we’re finally starting to get used to the whole thing.
ELEVEN YEARS?!!! 😮 Wow, you sound like my dad. He ate little else but peanut butter and bread before he married my mom. I was pretty fond of the combination myself as a kid, but I don’t think I ate it every day. I don’t think I could do that …
Have you ever tried toasting the sandwich, and/or swapping jelly with honey or apple butter, or peanut butter with salted butter or almond butter? How about banana and peanut butter sandwiches? All pretty tasty combinations. 🙂 😉
Yeah…and exhausting. It’s like he has an energy source that will not run out. But I enjoy watching him; he’s loads of fun.
Ha ha, I’ve heard about those kinds of puppies. 😀 Gator is a good name, for a dog or person. Never met anybody named Gator but it might be a good consideration for the next generation.
:’D Yeah, pb&j’s for eleven years finally got old, even though I’ve started eating them again this year. Not much else for multiple lunch options besides ham sandwiches which quickly grew old. I’ll probably be like that as well until I meet my wife…or just live off of pb&j sandwiches for the next 67 years of my life. 🙂
A few options there… I’ll tackle them best I can. I’ve toasted the sandwiches (ever put goldfish crackers between the peanut butter and jelly?), never with honey (never was a big fan of honey), I’ve had apple butter (to my disgust XP)(no offense to anybody that likes apple butter sandwiches), I don’t think the last three. Definitely not the last one. I’ve heard those are pretty good though…
Ever had a cold tortilla with cold butter in it? I had two last night (one too many) 🙂
I haven’t tried those … but I have put potato chips on a sandwich before. My brother is the King of Weird Stuff in Sandwichdom. I should I ask him for more ideas. 😉
Personally, I don’t eat sandwiches anymore. I have lettuce wraps, round slices of apple, or quesadillas. (Don’t even get me STARTED on all of the endless quesadilla capabilities)
I don’t know if I’ve put potato chips on there before…sounds good though! The best way to eat most of your meal at one time, in one course.
I used to eat a lot of quesadillas (add pepperonis?) back in Texas, but up here the Mexican (or Tex-Mex) food is not any good. It’s too bland and too few spices…now I just eat a lot of sandwiches and queso dip. 🙂
My favorite quesadilla is the steak variation…I had that when I was nine and fell in love with it. 😀
Steak IS good. My personal favorite is roast beef with Havarti cheese, mayo, and sauteed mushrooms. Not very Mexican I know. 😉
Hmm…mushrooms…nope. Humans were probably not meant to try those in the first place. But substitute the mayo for sour cream and the rest sounds delicious…maybe add some shredded lettuce. Paula Deen would add 2 pounds of butter to that. 🙂
Haha! Did I forget to mention that I grill said quesadillas on a cast iron skillet with lots of butter? 😉
Same here. Except we refer to it as “toasting”; you can’t really grill indoors. 🙂
I usually say “toasting” too, but then it fails to convey the awesomeness … plus you can toast without butter in a toaster which does NOT have a very grilled cheese effect and is NOT the same thing … it’s confusing no matter what I say! :/
True…It gets the effect of a grill without actually grilling it. Not sure what that term is…maybe it needs to be invented. “Deep toast” maybe?
If you haven’t tried a grape jelly and butter toasted sandwich, then you really should. I used to have that as a change of pace from my peanut butter, or pb&j combo.
First toast the bread, then put a very small pat of butter in at least three different places on one slice of bread, (preferably five) spreading a little but not too much. Then, apply a liberal but not too thick coat of jelly to the other piece of bread. If you load it too much you won’t be able to taste the butter. You WANT to taste the butter. Next, smash (or super-smash, depending on how your day has gone so far) the two together. Enjoy!
Now I sound like a sandwich fanatic … 😉
Sounds great, I might have to try it. I ate a Mega Meat Pizza last night (no left overs) and lunch number two is looming on the horizon…a jelly and butter sandwich might be a good alternative route for lunch.
But disaster just struck, we’re out of grape jelly. I think we only have apricot and blackberry now…I hope that will still work.
I don’t know … breaking tradition is dangerous … 😉
I decided to play it safe and I just didn’t eat one. I will have to when we get more grape jelly. My lunches have been a lot more limited because of braces, though, so I may have to go with a few of your suggestions sometime soon.
Play it safe? This coming from a grenade? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. 😉
I’m deeply offended. I’ll have to go make an apricot jelly and butter sandwich for lunch.
While it is definitely important to devote a specific time to just stop and focus on God and the Word, you can spend time with God throughout the busyness. Sometimes I’ll take a walk and just talk to Him. You can talk to Him while doing chores, while working, even while playing piano. No matter what you’re doing, you can always be spending time with God. The key is to figure out your priorities. Here’s some tough love for you:
If you’re simply trying to “fit God in” to the busyness of life, you’re basically saying that God isn’t as important to you as all those other things. God is not an “extra-curricular activity” in the school of life, God is the center of life. Don’t make time for God, make time for all those other things.
I struggle with this often, but what it all boils down to is: what is most important to you? Put your focus on God and everything else will fall in place. If that requires giving up certain things you want to do, it’s difficult to do so, but it’s ultimately worth it. (Sorry bout the sermon. I didn’t mean it as an accusation, so please don’t take it wrong. I was including myself in it, if that helps. =p)
Ugh, I know what you mean. I always say next month, or week, or whatever will be slower, but it’s not!! I haven’t read through all of the previous comments, but here’s what I do. First, I force myself to get up a little earlier and read my Bible in the morning. If I don’t do it earlier, it just doesn’t happen. I try to schedule in little breaks throughout the day–when I’m at the bus stop for my nanny job, I read the Bible on my phone. As I’m driving to class, I say Scripture in my head that I’m trying to memorize. When I go running, I pray. Spacing out my time with God, yet still being intentional about it, helps me fit it in. It also helps me feel closer to Him throughout the day. Hope that helped!
We need scrutinize our time allocation very carefully. We make time to eat, so surely we should make time for prayer given that our physical bodies will eventually die, whereas our soul will live forever! In this sense, if we claim to be a child of God, prayer is something that we have to do.
While it’s good to pray throughout the day, it’s also important to make time explicitly for it. Imagine you’re talking to someone on the phone, but “multitasking” by writing an email. Surely we’d consider that rude! And how much more rude is it to God when our only “prayer time” is when we’re technically doing something else! I find prayer in the morning the ideal time.
I’d encourage logging your time. Where are you allocating it? How can you be more efficient or effective at what you’re doing? Lots of college students spend a chunk of time going out for food when they could either plan better or make food themselves and simply store it. If it takes an hour to have dinner or lunch, that’s an extra 2 hours, for example, that I get for free — without even changing any priorities. Time is much more malleable than society leads us to think.
One thing that really helps, and a lot of people said this already, is getting up earlier. I know it can be really hard and annoying sometimes, especially if you’re so busy you go to sleep late, but it’s WORTH it to spend time with Jesus! He gave His life for us. We should give Him our whole lives, along with our time.
Abby Allen already mentioned something like this before, but…
“Stop trying to fit Christ into your life; instead, build your life around HIM.” -Leslie Ludy
We shouldn’t try to just squeeze Jesus in somewhere, here and there, we need to fit everything else around Him. And this is something I need to learn too. I really don’t want to sound like I’m accusing you. (Please don’t think that!)
But, yeah. Hope this helps!
Read your scriptures if you have them (i.e. The Bible). I know it sounds a bit crazy, but when I spend just 5+ minutes reading/studying my scriptures, and then praying, I am able to be more productive and be happier during the day. When I don’t, and just rush around trying to do everything, I never get to half the things on my “To Do” List. Just set a time and try every day to just read the scriptures for just 5 minutes, and then check in with God for 2. I promise your day will go smoother, you will be happier, productive, and want to do it again. 🙂
God gives us ALL of our time. Out of 24 hours a day, I think we should give Him at least 20 minutes. I get up at 6:00am and always do my Bible first thing in the morning so that I don’t get caught up in everything else and forget. We should be able to pour out our hearts to God, and I don’t think 2 minutes gives us enough time. Also, the good is the enemy of the best. There are a lot of good things in this world but if you don’t make time with God, you are missing out on the very best and most important thing. I would HIGHLY reccomend getting a Bible study book called ‘Behold Your God’ by John Snyder. It has REALLY helped me over the past couple of months in many ways. I hope this helps!
You’re right, I’m sorry I wasn’t clear. I meant to say that just five minutes helps my day go smoother, because that’s the power of the Scriptures. Even on the hardest days, just one verse can change everything. I’m not saying I spend just 5 minutes everyday–I too try to spend 20+ minutes daily–but God can change my day with a simple verse.
That’s Great! I would recommend going through a bible study by John Snyder called, “Behold Your God”. It really brought me a lot closer to God and it helped me to stand stronger in my belief.
That’s awesome!! 🙂
That’s really great!! 🙂
Either stay up late, or get up early, or both, and read your bible. Try to pray when ever you can. Driving, working, even while playing piano. That’s what I try to do. Or you could try to honor God with playing the piano.
My pastor was said in one of his sermons “If you’re too busy for ____, you’re not really too busy. It’s just not the highest priority ( or ____ is not a priority).” Ask yourself what’s the highest priority in your life right now and does it match up with what should be (Jesus)?
And from a girl that’s learning the hard way, if you don’t make time for God, God will make the time. He doesn’t mind messing up your schedule to do it.