Tagged

I was tagged many weeks ago by Elizabeth. Thanks, Liz! I really enjoyed writing out my answers. :)

1. Why did you start blogging?

I started blogging because I needed somewhere to post my thoughts. I love writing and I had wanted to start a blog for a long time. I didn’t have a lot of time to write last school semester, but when I met Anna and asked her if we could do it together, I knew it would work. We both love writing, and because there are two of us, it is not as hard to keep up with posting. Thanks for posting with me, Anna. :) 

 2. Are you excited for summer? Why or why not?

Yes, I am. It will mean that I have finished my piano exam and high school. I will get to see many of my friends who live farther away and I will graduate at my church. I will also start studying for CollegePlus! again. Plus the weather is often nicer for outdoor activities. ;)

3. What would you like to see more of on my blog? What kind of posts are your favourite?

I’m not sure what else I’d like to read. You seem to have a good mix of everything. I love your posts where you tell how you have applied God’s Word to a situation in your life. Those are probably my favorite, but I like them all, really. ;)

4. Do you know a second language? If so, which one?

I know a little bit of Spanish as I took one high school year of it. I can read and understand it better than speaking it though.

5. What has God been teaching you lately?

Hmm…that’s a good question and it might be a long answer. ;) He has taught be so many things this year (as in school year). It has been perhaps my most difficult, yet, the most rewarding as I look back and see what He’s taught me. I will list things chronologically (for the most part). He taught me—or rather, showed me—that friends are invaluable, that relationships are worth fighting for, and that there actually are others out there who share similar convictions. Another thing He taught me was diligence and perseverance. There have been days when I have had absolutely no concentration for studying. I couldn’t sit and study; I couldn’t focus; I couldn’t remember things for tests. My lack of focus got really annoying after a while because I had done well academically in grade 11. But after realizing that I need to turn things off and just study, I basically forced myself to do better.  In some ways it worked, but a lot of it was only through God giving me that drive to do well again. There were many months when I could not have cared less what my grade results were. And, yes, grade averages aren’t the only important thing in this world (that’s also another lesson He taught me ;)), but I have a responsibility to do my best. That is what matters. Not the percentage I get. But, also, my school cannot get in the way of family relationships. I must cultivate those as well, even if that means that school will suffer. Perhaps it was rather ironic that family relationships came up after I started getting back into serious studying, I don’t know, but I learned there is a balance that is hard to find, sometimes. I have not found it completely, but I understand it better now. Another concept God taught and is teaching me this year was knowing the what and why of my beliefs, and believe me, I’m not finished, yet. ;) This is one thing I loved learning as it caused me to search the Scriptures, memorize more, and discuss things with other friends. More recently perhaps, I have learned that my relationship with God becomes closer when I am “in the valley”. Sure, I have a relationship with Him when life is great, but that’s not always when you learn the amazing characteristics of God: His love; His faithfulness; His joy. It was in the midst of confusing and conflicting circumstances that I learned the most. He is also still teaching me perseverance as I finish up high school. I can see the end now and impatience is setting in as I want to be finished. :P I also learned a lot about waiting this year. Waiting for answers; waiting for others; waiting for direction from God. Yes, I have learned much. Not outwardly so much, but definitely inwardly in my thinking.

6. How would you describe the perfect day?

On earth, there would be many perfect days for me if my dreams were fulfilled: meeting all the friends I have never met; getting married; raising children (yes, I realize that’s not just one single day); starting a business of breeding dogs; watching my sisters get married. Yes, those are just some of the “perfect” days that I would love to experience.

But.

Those are all nothing compared to the perfect day in heaven. When I pass from this sinful world to that of Christ’s glory, that will be perfect. When I enter the place He has prepared for me and see the angels about His throne constantly singing praises to Him, that will be perfect. When I see my risen Savior--the One who suffered, died, and rose again for me, the One who lives to intercede on my behalf, the One who carries me through life’s journeys--that will be perfect. When I hear my name read from the Lamb’s book of life and hear His “well done, thou good and faithful servant”, THAT will be perfect. Nothing else compares to all that.

7. Would you like to travel (now or in the future)? If yes, where would you go?

Perhaps I would, if I was with family or friends or going to visit family or friends. ;) I would love to visit more of Canada and the US. I have always wanted to. I would also maybe like to visit New Zealand.

8. What is your favourite book of the bible and why?

Well, I’m not sure I have a complete favorite, but I really love Philippians. Many of the verses I have clung to this year were in that book. Also parts of Isaiah, Deuteronomy, and 1 Thessalonians mean a lot to me. I have memorized several verses in each of those books, too, so that makes them a bit more “special”.  

9. Are you short, tall or average? What do you like and dislike about your height?

Oh boy. I better be careful what I say here. :P At 5’2’’, I am short. That is definitely true. I can fit into all different size clothing depending on the sizing because the length will always vary on me. However, I often will need to shorten skirts/dresses because they are too long (as in, dangerously long) or I just can’t buy them. :P I like being able to duck under things without hitting my head and my height is nice for some games so I can avoid being caught or hit. Oh, and I can climb counters and shelves if I need to reach  things. I like climbing so that’s a good part of being short. Things I dislike…I get teased about it (Although, that isn’t really a dislike, as such. It’s just something that comes along with being vertically challenged. :P). I can’t reach things right away if they’re up high. It’s a longer way to the ground if you’re jumping off something. And it’s harder to find clothing that’s the right length, sometimes. But other than that, I’m happy where I am. It would feel really weird to suddenly get taller after living at this height for most of my teen years.

10. Do you think coffee or tea is better? Or do you like either? Why?

I think tea is better, but I only drink herbal tea (or anything without the caffeine). I have never tried coffee, but I don’t want to, either. ;)

11. What are your plans for the future?

Haha, MY plans? Well, I would like to graduate, earn my BA through CP!, become a coach for CP!, help my sister with schooling, take over some of dad’s bookkeeping, raise dogs, get married, have a family, etc. But those are my plans. I don’t know what God has for my future currently, but He knows. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” That is my future. :)