Our "Friday Night Live" groups made this video. We're trying to reach 10,000 views on it, so pass it on to everyone :) It's super good, and the song is amazing. Don't forget to look for me in it :)
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
You're the Next Contestant on the Price is Right!!
Oh how I wish I would have heard that phrase in reference to MY name last week!
Last week was our projects "So Cal Fun Day!" On this day, the community life team plans a WHOLE day of fun California activities. For our project, we decided to go to LA and be on the Price is Right! We left San Diego Wednesday morning at 1am and arrived around 3:30am. They start handing out tickets at 6am, so we wanted to make sure that we would all get one! The bus ride there was SO MUCH fun! We were all too excited about the day to want to sleep. However, once we got to the CBS studio to wait outside for a couple hours, we started getting wayyy tired.
After we got our tickets, we were then told to come back at 12:30 to make sure we would get in. At that time it was about 6:15 in the morning...and there was nothing to do in LA. A group of friends at I decided to head to the local Starbucks, get some breakfast and caffeine for the day, and plan out what we're going to do.
After our coffee fix, we then decided to walk the 4 miles up to Hollywood Blvd. to see the walk of fame. It was SO COOL! We went up and down the whole thing (it's super long!) and took pictures with lots of stars. By the time we finished that, it was time to head back to the CBS studios.
Words cannot describe how excited I was to be going on the Price is Right. I'm going to try to put everything that happened a few coherent paragraphs:
We were all put in a line according to our ticket numbers. I was number 13, so I was close to the front! We then had to show our SS cards and licenses to prove that we're citizens. While they were checking those, they made our OFFICIAL Price is Right nametags!! So exciting!! Then we had to wait while they did this with all 315 people. We were then brought in by groups of 12 to do mini interviews with the casting director people. They asked us what we do, what we're studying, and things of that nature. But since there were so many of us, we were able to tell them who we're with and why we're here for the summer. Once that was over, we were brought to another seating area and waited till they finished the interviews with everyone else.
THEN...we were brought in the Price is Right audience!! Ah it was so cool!!! Music was blasting and everyone was so pumped and excited while coming in. Because I was contestant #13, I was SECOND row RIGHT BEHIND where the 4 playing contestants sit! I am definitely on tv! Every time they contestants would place their bid, I was sitting right in the background :) and there were soooo many times that they would stick a camera in our face and tell us to cheer :)
Sadly, I did not get called down. BUT there were 3 people from our project that were! None of them won, but it was so cool to see them get called down and play!
It was definitely an amazing experience, and I cannot wait till it airs and I can watch it! Speaking of which…everyone tune in on OCTOBER 14th to the Price is Right!! Look for me in the second row behind the contestants :) You can also watch October 13th to see the other two project people who were called down.
**I keep trying to upload pictures on the trip, but it keeps disconnecting. So check back in a few days and there should be some sweet pictures :)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
a week with my parents! :)
Eating yummy burritos at La Playa! YUM! :)
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
women's retreat pictures!
at the bonfire making smores! :)
we did some low ropes courses and then did an obstacle course and got super dirty!
after our hike up the mountain we had some photo shoots :) the last picture is my amazing growth group!
Friday, June 26, 2009
"The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him."
I wanted to update you all on my support raising...but warning - I am SO excited about this all, that it may not all make sense as I type haha, and I have to leave in 15 minutes for the women's weekend retreat :)
A few days ago, I was on the phone with my mom and the topic of coming home came up. Since I have yet to find a job and still have support to raise, it would be better if I came home. Even if I couldn't find a job in St. Louis, I would still not be spending money like I would here (for food, bus passes, etc.). These past few days have been really rough. I spent so many times crying about the thought of coming home. I knew that the Lord wanted me here, but I just couldn't see His provisions.
Then last night while talking to my growth group leader, Emily, she helped reassure my faith in the situation. We went through different scripture that reminded me of how the Lord is made strong through my weaknesses, and how even when I'm suffering, He's compassionate. We read through Lamentations 3:22-26 and 2 Corinthians 12:8-10. I would type it out all here, but since I'm in a time crunch I cannot. But I HIGHLY suggest that you all read it :) So after two rough days, I finally had a sense of peace again. I didn't want my love for Him to decrease just because I didn't necessarily get what I wanted HOW I wanted it. I want to have a consistent relationship with Him; where no matter what happens, I will always praise Him.
After we talked, she then told me that she wanted to help support me...with $500. WOW! Her support came in so much that she has some left over, and rather than spend it on food for herself, she's giving it to me. I couldn't believe it!
Then today, about an hour ago, I was telling my accountability partner this amazing story. Afterwards she told me that she had good news for me. She told me that back when talk of me having to go home (as well as others) came up, she sent out a Facebook message to friends asking for help. Her friends replied, and sent in $250 for me...WOW! People that I don't even know, and probably won't even meet, are supporting me. Not only that, but there are still some that are sending money in. God is just TOO GOOD.
I have to run! BUT I'll write more later! I just wanted to tell you all so you could be as happy as I am right now :) LOVE YOU ALL!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Every War Has an End
Today was the day I spent at the Invisible Children Headquarters! It was so great! We arrived at the offices downtown, got a tour, then started stuffing envelopes. While we were doing so, they played a LIVE showing of the conference that happened in Washington DC. We also got to see another movie of THE RESCUE. It was amazing!
Tonight is women's NOR (Night of Reflection). This is a two hour time for all of us to have dates with Jesus! Most girls go to a coffee shop and read their Bibles, journal, or listen to a surmon. Last week I went to a Starbucks that was fairly far away, just so there wouldn't be too many girls there. But since I'm still unemployed, and trying to save money, I think I will avoid temptation and have my NOR by the beach.
I ask you all to keep being a prayer about my job situation. It's getting difficult to keep on going without a paycheck coming in. I am also $800 away before I am done with my support raising.
Tomorrow will be my second day on campus at SDSU! I'm excited! I'll be leading a presentation on "Why We Can Trust the Bible," and then leading our Bible study on Hebrews. Pray that we can continue to have good conversations with the students, and that a few will be able to join our Bible study. :)
Love you all :)
Sunday, June 21, 2009
I Love My Daddy!!
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! You are all greatly appreciated!
I love you Dad! :)
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