My First Election

Upon turning on the television, and seeing the words "OBAMA is the new President-Elect" flash across the screen, I have never before felt so afraid for our country. My very first election and all I can think of is dissappointment in my generation. There are no words to describe it...I will respect our new President for the position as God commands us to in His word. "Submit to the governing authorities". But I am deeply convicted that life begins at the moment conception and I pray that God will have mercy on our country that the crime of abortion will not be allowed even with a President that supports this form of murder. This one fact alone is enough to make me so sad...but I know that God is in control and has a reason for everything. To the leaders of our country, past and present, I have a message: My generation may have been so excited out of immaturity to feel like their vote was important (it was whether somone said so or not) but not all of us were decieved. I voted for who I believe was the best choice we had available, not for who made me feel good with compliments instead of morals. I am glad I serve God who is in control of everything because even in this time of confusion I know He will never let me down.

Wordless Wednesday - Only Grandpa

"My Grandpa"

She wouldn't hug anyone but him.

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Frugal Friday: Mayonnaise?

I can't believe how many times I buy something like a picture frame, a glass, or any type of hard or slick surface and can't get the sticker gump off. You hear lots of ideas of how to get that off but ultimately you end up buying another one to replace it or you just wasted money on the one that you are too embarrassed to set out for people to use or even see.

Well I think I have found the solution. Mayonnaise. Make sure the surface you put it on is something that can be wiped off with a wet rag without being ruined.

Pull off whatever excess you can of the sticker or price tag. Take a small amount of mayonnaise and spread it over the area. Let it sit for a few minutes and then take a warm wet rag and wipe it off. Most of the sticker should come off on the first time. You may have to wipe it a few more times with the rag before all of the residue is completely gone.

I don't know about you but I would much rather use something that is already in my cabinet than to spend money on all of those oily and smelly liquids you can get for several dollars. That could be 5 bucks that you really couldn't spare.

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Great Movies

I have just recently watched 2 really good movies that I got from the library. I have this thing for Scottish accents. lol So any movie that has people from Scottland in it is pretty appealing to me. The movie was called "Dear Frankie". Its difficult to decide what genre it is....Romance, Drama, Inspirational...Its just a really good movie and a clean one too.. Its hard to find good clean movies anymore that the acting is actually good too. :) The other movie I watched was called "The ultimate gift". Starring one of the actors from the Sunday night series "Army Wives". This was also a Romantic, Inspirational movie. If you've got time, I would definitely recommend kicking back and watching both of these great movies :)

Wordless Wednesday - Cozy Bed

What is the world coming to? ;)

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Best Make-up EVER!

No matter who you are, I'm sure you've been through the make-up search. Trying to find one that doesn't make your skin too oily or too dry. I've been through a lot of them. The liquid kind, the mousse kind, just going straight to compact powder...not too mention trying each in all the different brands in hope that maybe, just maybe, one would be better than the last.

Last year, my sister bought me the starter kit for Bare Minerals. I was excited to try it but not convinced at all that it would be any different. After the first week my face was so much clearer than before. It felt so smooth and clean as if I didn't have any make-up on at all. Plus, its so nice to go in to the store and by it because there aren't a hundred shades that you could possibly be. Instead there are only 3 I believe and they help you right there in the store to match it perfectly to your skin. Its definitely worth the money. A year later, I am still using exactly what was in my starter kit with the exception of the foundation. It lasts FOREVER! Oh, and you don't have to worry about a major break out in the morning in case you didn't have time to wash off the make-up before bed. Its all natural and actually good for your pores and face. Even though its a powder it doesn't even come close to making dry skin a problem. I don't know all the stores that it is available at but ULTA carries it for sure. :)

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Seeing from a Different View

Four years ago I began to raise money with five other people to go on a missions trip to the Philippines. As my parents were missionaries there for twelve years before I was born, we had a lot of extra opportunities. I met people that I had heard about since my childhood. I saw places that I had imagined over and over as my Dad told me stories. What I found there was people that I didn't want to ever leave. When I witnessed personally the selflessness they demonstrated I saw just how much the people back at home were missing. As a Christian, the other Christians opened their arms to me as if we had known each other our whole lives. I saw a way of life that I had read and heard about but could never have understood until seeing it with my own eyes. It was an experience that I can only describe the physical details as I remember them, but the actual experience can never be expressed until you've done it yourself.

I'll be writing about my trip often. There is no way I can sum it up in one post :)