Sunday, November 21, 2010

Newest Challenge: Photo A Day.

I'm debating whether or not to start this now, or to wait until the beginning of the next month. But anyway, this is my next challenge(:

* Day 1: Self portrait – share basics/make an intro.
* Day 2: Someone you adore – 5 reasons why
* Day 3: Something you bought today
* Day 4: What’s in your bag?
* Day 5:
Your humble abode
* Day 6: A representation of your day – what do you do?
* Day 7: Something you ate today
* Day 8:
Something you dislike
* Day 9: A place you visited
* Day 10: TV show you’re currently addicted to
* Day 11: Your family pet(s)
* Day 12: The town/city your reside
* Day 13: What’s in your fridge
* Day 14: Something you craved today
* Day 15: A stranger and why you chose them
* Day 16: Your closet
* Day 17: A place you went today
* Day 18: Something you collect
* Day 19: Favorite part of yourself and why
* Day 20: A hobby you have
* Day 21: Your parents
* Day 22: Your room as it is right now
* Day 23: Go some where you’ve never been & take a picture
* Day 24: Something you find funny
* Day 25: Self portrait myspace-esque
* Day 26: Where you go to relax/get away
* Day 27: Something that gives you purpose
* Day 28: A before & after shot of anything
* Day 29: An action shot
* Day 30: Another self portrait
* Day 31: Something that always makes you smile

It's the end...

Well I finished the project, even if I got behind every now and then, especially there at the end. It was fun, and challenging. I like having something to write about. I might look for another project kind of similar to this, just so I won't stop blogging. For those of you who read my blog: Thank you. I hope it wasn't TOO boring. Love y'all(:
-Hannah

Day 30: Write A Letter To Your Reflection In The Mirror

Dear Hannah,
Stay level-headed. Make good decisions. Remember who you represent. Work hard. Do well. Be successful. Love everyone. Be patient. Be generous. Don't judge. Obey your parents, and remember: It's all about choices.
-Hannah

Day 29: Write A Letter To Someone You Wish You Could Tell Everything To, But Can't

Dear Grandma Eunice,
I never knew you, but Momma talks about you all the time. People always tell me that you and I would've gotten along well. I really wish I could've known you and been able to talk to you. I've never heard Momma say one bad thing about you. She really loved you and misses you. I know I'll see you see you soon enough in Heaven, but until then, save us a seat. I can't wait to get to know you. (:
-Hannah.

Day 28: Write A Letter To Someone Who Changed Your Life

Dear Randy,
You were my first youth minister. I was never bored around you. You knew how to challenge us to push our limits and be good Christians. You honestly loved and cared for all of us. Your charismatic personality could light up a room and your sense of humor could put a smile on my face on the worst day. You wouldn't be you without your comic book obsession. I've never seen a living room with so many action figures. You showed me that church was something to be enjoyed, not just something your parents force you to do every Sunday/Wednesday. You're Starbuck's best customer. You have and AMAZING family. And I miss you all very much. Thank you for being such a positive influence in my life and I hope to see y'all soon!
-Hannah

Dear Will,
I'm going to admit straight up that when I first heard Randy was leaving, I pretty much shut out any idea of anyone taking his spot. I didn't even want to think about it. When Mrs. Cheryl emailed me in Peru that they found you, I was mad. I think at that point I was more upset that I just wasn't going to be there to meet you the first time. Everyone told me how great you were going to be and that Jenny and Liam were adorable and how we were just going to love you, but I wasn't sure if I could believe them. I guess I should start trusting people more often. They were totally right. In fact, I don't think they gave you enough credit. Your first week, our group went through a terrible trial. You were present the entire time, and although they didn't know you very well yet, everyone told me how you were so easy to trust and to talk to. When I finally did meet you, I just felt really sorry for you for having to sit with The Saras all the way home on that little bus. That must've been torture. I'm so thankful for you and your family, and although you and Randy are almost polar opposites, you have truly been a blessing to our youth group. I don't know you quite as well as I knew him yet, but we've still got 2 1/2 years left to fix that.(: I can't wait to see how God uses you to continue to work with our group. (:
-Hannah.

Day 27: Write A Letter To The Friendliest Person You Knew For Only One Day

Dear Geena and Brittany,
You were in my group at our golf tournament the other day. Both of you have been playing since your freshman year, and you were really good. I've been playing for...6 weeks max? Soooo, I wasn't that good.. Haha. Y'all could've easily been snobby and impatient but you helped me out and didn't make me feel retarded even when I missed the ball 4 times just on the tee box on that last hole. You both placed, so congrats(: Thanks for being so kind to me(:
-Hannah.

Day 26: Write A Letter To The Last Person You Gave A Pinky Promise To

Dear Tiffani,
We pinky promised not to SneakAttack each other last night(: aha. And then ganged up on Fatlack, just CUZ WE REAL(;
I love you!
-Hannah.

Day 25: Write A Letter To The Person You Know Is Going Through Hard Times

Estimado Josué,
Sé que usted ha estado luchando por un tiempo con dicisions diferentes. Sólo recuerde que usted tiene mucha, mucha gente a tu alrededor que te amo y que Dios te ama. Sé que va a tomar buenas decisiones. Sea amable con tía Elizabeth, por favor. Ella es un buen amigo para mí (: Sigue trabajando en su Inglés Sé que en secreto me entendía cuando yo estaba allí en julio..
Chiste.
-Hannah.

Day 24: Write A Letter To The Person Who Gave You Your Favorite Memory

I have so many amazing memories, which makes it very difficult. Recently I had to write an essay over "a time I went on a journey" for my English class. Ironically, it's also one of my favorite memories. Ill just copy it here.
This is about Mom, Dad, and Hallie. It's not really a letter, so it can just be....dedicated to them. Hahah(:
*Most of this is true, but a few things were added in order to earn a better grade(:

   The winding road and high altitude are beginning to make me dizzy. I roll down the car window so the cool mountain air could blow on my flushed face. I perched my chin softly on the opening in the door to admire the scenery. Hallie, my little sister, giggles upon seeing another doe in the brush.
   It is early fall and the leaves are just beginning to turn colors. This is the time of year I love. The smell of pine trees fill the air and the song of the blue jays ring in my ears.
   Camping is not something my family would normally enjoy. I think they were just trying to appease me. My parents and I had been fighting a lot lately, but over the course of this week spent camping, not one cross word was muttered. I guess it has something to do with the relaxing breeze and feeling of freedom achievable only by sleeping out under the open night sky.
   Momma and Daddy are holding hands across the consul. Daddy must've turned the music down long ago, but I hadn't noticed. Inside the car we are silent. No one is willing to interrupt the smooth bliss the open outdoors gives you. We don't want the trip to end, but we make sure to take one last picture beside the campsite sign on our way out.
   I wish I could hold onto this forever: this feeling of complete peace and serenity. However, the feeling of carelessness is interrupted abruptly by the sound of a car horn as we emerge from the trees and pull out onto the highway. At that moment, we realize we have to return to reality, but make no mistake, we'll be back soon enough.
-Hannah.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Day 23: Write A Letter To The Last Person You Kissed

No. Ive done this aready. Haha.
-Hannah.

Day 22: Write A Letter To Someone You'd Like To Give A Second Chance To

Hmm......
Dear Jane Austin.,
In 8th grade I attempted to read Pride and Prejudice. I got bored and returned it to the library. I love the movie so much, though. And since the book is always better than the movie, it must be a really excellent book. Maybe I was just to young to comprehend it at the time. Maybe I'll try it again soon.....
-Hannah

Friday, November 12, 2010

Day 21: Write A Letter To Someone You Judged By Their First Impression

Dear Morgan,
This may be a little weird, maybe not, but most likely pretty weird, but you were who I thought of when I saw this topic sooo.....
I'll admit that I definitely judged you by my first impression... and what other people said and what I "saw" from the outside looking in, which made for a twisted view of who you really are. I still don't really know you very well, but I know you well enough to know that what you see is not always what you get. Sometimes people, including myself, may think you're being rude or harsh, but really you're just voicing your opinion. There is some bit of sarcasm in almost everything you say. Sometimes its difficult to decide if you're actually being sarcastic or not.. haha. You actually care more than you let on. You are, or at least you seem(like I said: I still don't know you that well) confident in yourself. You are absolutely hilarious all the time. You treat my best friend well, and I'm glad he has you. Your opinion on things is always interesting, even if I might not always agree. You're gorgeous, of course, and I just couldn't think of a better person to be my grandmother. HA(:
I'm sorry for judging. I promise to not do that anymore(:
-Hannah.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Day 20: Write A Letter To The Person Who Broke Your Heart The Hardest.

Ive basically done this already. Refer back to Day 7
Hahaha(:
-Hannah.

Day 19: Write A Letter To Someone Who Pesters Your Mind - Good or Bad

Dear Ryan,
The only reason I'm writing about you on this one is because you told me to. Hahah(: So guess what? NOTHING! Anyways, you text me a bajillion times a day, you get me every time with that guess what thing, you cheat of me in Spanish, you steal my silly bands, you wont let me wear your necklace, you annoy me when I don't feel good, you tell me I look terrible when I don't fix my hair, you make fun of my golfing skills, you won't let me drive your golf cart, you swing those keys around your finger 24/7,  and if you're not swinging your keys, you're tapping your pencil. But really you are a good friend. You're trustworthy and you're always there for me. Someday, you're going to teach me how to play guitar(:
Haha. Thanks(:
-Hannah.

Day 18: Write A Letter To The Person You Wish You Could Be

This is going to be more like Write A Letter To The Person You Hope To Be (Like)

Dear Daddy,
I can't think of a better person to have for a dad. You are funny. Everyone loves you, even when you're goofy. You don't embarrass me. ........ often(; You are EXTREMELY patient. You hardly ever get angry and I've only ever heard you raise your voice a few times. You love Mom and its apparent. I am confident I will never have to know what it's like to live in a broken home, which is a huge blessing. You make boring things fun. You have a song for every occasion. You love God. You spoil me(; When you're around, people can't be upset. You keep things organized. You keep Mom sane. You know how to talk to Hallie and I like we're adults. You love your family. There's never been a time in my life when I was unsure of your love for me. I know I can trust you. You are creative. You're smart. And even though you're gone a lot, you have a pretty awesome job(;
I love you. I hope I grow up to be like you someday.
-Hannah.

Day 17: Write A Letter To Someone From Your Childhood

Dear Mrs. Rhonda,
I haven't seen you in forever, but when I think back to my childhood, you were a big part of it. You are a wonderful lady. You love everyone unconditionally. You are so kind and caring. I remember used to, every time I would see you, you'd kiss my forehead and leave a lipstick print. You always treated Hallie and I so well. We used to love to come over and swim or play Pretty Pretty Princess with Christa and Lacy. You were a great influence in my life and I miss you very much!
Hopefully we'll see each other again sometime soon.(:
I love you!
-Hannah.

Day 16: Write A Letter To Someone Who's Not In Your State/Country

Yuli,Te extraño mucho. Este verano fue muy divertido. Todavía tengo fotos de nosotros en mi pared y en mi teléfono celular. Usted me hizo reír tanto! Cuando pinté las uñas estaban tan bonitas. Eres una mujer joven y bella y quiero volver pronto! Dile a todos los otros niños en el Albergue y Tia Elizabeth que amo y los extraño demasiado.
Te quiero Choco Leche(;-Hannah.

Day 15: Write A Letter To The Person You Miss The Most

Dear Ari,
I miss you like no other. I miss how you laugh with me when no one else does. I miss telling you everything. I miss your smiling face. I miss knowing you'll be at church. Every now and then I still catch myself thinking you'll be there and it's like, the biggest bummer when I realize you are so far away. I miss our deep conversations. I miss going to Chick-Fil-A and then walking around Game Stop, making fun of all of the pointless Wii games people come up with. I miss our inside jokes. I miss you're positive attitude. I miss having you to put me in check when I'm being too dramatic or something like that. I wish you were here so I would actually like more than three freshman(; I miss your blonde moments. I miss your creativity. I miss your clumsiness. I miss your hugs. I miss your entire family. I miss listening to Kegan ramble about Miley Cyrus(; I miss chasing Kara around the lighthouse. I miss Randy's laugh and laid back attitude. I miss Jennifer's story telling methods, okay? (; And believe it or not I miss hearing Briana's voice on Hallie's speaker phone. I need to see you guys, like, no lie. Sara L and I have decided to come visit over Christman break, so be prepared. (; Ya'll are definitely too far away.
Anyways, I love and miss you!
-Hannah.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Day 14: Write A Letter To Someone You've Drifted Away From

Dear Lesson,
Even though you're still one of my good friends, we've been closer. Over the summer especially we were reeeeaally close. What happened when school started? We never actually see each other anywhere other than church anymore. We should definitely start hanging out again(:
-Hannah

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Day 13: Write A Letter To Someone You Wish Could Forgive You

Dear Everyone Who Actually Reads My Blog,
Thank you for listening. Sorry I am so crazy with my posting. Sometimes it's hard to find time/inspiration to post so I have to catch up later on. Forgive me?(:
-Hannah

Day 12: Write A Letter To The Person You Hate Most/Caused You A Lot Of Pain

Dear ........,
I don't really have any one person who's hurt me the most. I know of a time in my life where I felt like everyone was hurting me, but that was probably just me being dramatic. Still, it was, and still is, remotely important to me. I don't think it's right to blame all of your pain on one person. That's a lot to put on someone. I don't really think people hurt you either(at least emotionally). It's the circumstances that hurt you. ........as least while you're in high school. For example, if your boyfriend breaks up with you, you're going to live. You feel humiliated because you trusted that person, sad because you thought you "loved" that person, and stupid for ever thinking it was real. You're hurt by the fact he broke up with you, not because he physically hurt you. I'm having a hard time with this post, mainly because I try not to dwell on the hurt in my life, but on the good things. I don't really have much to say for this one...
-Hannah

Day 11: Write A Letter To A Deceased Person You Wish You Could Talk To

Dear Hannah,
I'm not going to sit here and say that you were my best friend and talk about how much I loved you and how you changed my life and all that stuff like most people do when someone dies, mainly because I didn't really know you that well. I do know that to some of my friends, all of these things are ENTIRELY true. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose my best friend, but these people have. I know just from the little I knew you and from the way they talk about you that you were an incredible person. You changed lives just by being who you were. You were kind, and caring. I know that over spring break you went on a mission trip instead of going on vacation like most of the rest of your friends. I know that you loved your family and friends. I know your were gorgeous. If I can know all of this and I barely knew you, I can't imagine all of the great things about you that I didn't know. I wish you could see that even though it was short, your life was not without purpose. And I, along with all of your friends and family can't wait to get to see you again someday soon so they can get reacquainted, and so that I can get to know you. Besides, we'll need someone to give us a tour around heaven when we get there(;
-Hannah

Day 10: Write A Letter To Someone You Don't Talk To As Much As You'd Like To

Dear Brittni,
So we used to be like BFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFs and then you had to go move to nappy RC. What's up with that?(; We hardly ever see each other anymore, except for when you actually come to church. I miss your mom's nachos:( We don't have as much to talk about because we go to different schools, but we always figure something out. You should stop being so clumsy before you have to be in a wheel chair, fool! Hahahha. Well anyways, I love you! Thanks for riding roller coasters with us. We should definitely hang out more often(:
-Hannah