IQ Conclussions

Congratulations, Alaina!
Your IQ score is 127

This number is based on a scientific formula that compares how many questions you answered correctly on the Classic IQ Test relative to others. Your Intellectual Type is Insightful Linguist. This means you are highly intelligent and have the natural fluency of a writer and the visual and spatial strengths of an artist. Those skills contribute to your creative and expressive mind. And that's just some of what we know about you from your test results.

I googled to find the significance of the number 127.

Back to the Music

Death Cab for Cutie folks. This song started it all. I havent listened to much of them, but from what I've heard I think the style is great. They're earned a place in the entertainment list.

In other music news: I spent two hours last night painting cardboard tubes for the game Anna and I are doing for the festival Sunday and then cleaning and organizing the main room of the basement. You cant walk in the closet [you couldnt do that before I cleaned the main room though] and the laundry room is pretty messy. But all the coats by the door look neat and the bookeshelves look prim. Oh I was talking about music--that whole two hours was spent jamming to 70's tunes. Groovy. ;-) James Taylor, Marvin Gaye, Cat Stevens. Your basic Remember the Titan's soundtrack. Love it.

Tonight: get ready; get set...spread the gospel! The kick-off's at 7pm. Excited. So very excited.

Ah...February 14th

The part about the chocolates and the poems is so on target! haha.
I found this worth a laugh or even maybe a few. I have positive and negative opinions about the holiday, but let's just go straight to the video...enjoy =)

Leaning on the Lord

Today was such a mixed day.
I felt like I wanted to pout and cry and after about 3pm crawl into my bed just like a beetle under a rock. I kept going throughout the day with the thought that I had the Vday party to go to. It was canceled because of weather. My school was brushed aside priority wise in my mind due to other consuming thoughts and household stuff. I still feel like a dark abstract painting inside--hard to figure out exactly what the point of it is. It's just a big mess of color & yet you know it has a purpose; you know it's a piece of art whether you understand it or even like it. In all of that, I couldnt completely stop and be a beetle. I couldnt justify it. Everytime I wanted too, something positive came into my path and spurred me into doing some work. I didnt become Miss Diligence and get tons of work done, but I didnt let the day be a complete failure either.

I said to Mum today, "Sometimes I wish I could just stop doing school. And stop worrying about doing it. and getting it done. Completely stop. Or maybe not stop the learning, but take away all the stress and organization from it." Mum's response was, "Seems easy enough to me. Just stop worrying. Why are you worrying over it in the first place?" My thought isnt realistic really...

It snowed today. tons! I have been wishing for snow and the Lord knows how much I enjoy seeing it. I didnt play in it though...remember the wanting to crawl into bed feeling?

I was doing algebra homework and decided to listen to a Hillsong cd that had a nice coating of dust on it before I snapped it into my cd player. At this moment I forget what song came on, but I just closed my eyes and lifted my hands to the Lord. The song just rushed over me and in the middle of math homework--I was worshipping. I was comforted in realizing that the Lord knows how I am feeling right now and understands my heart so much deeper and better than I do.

I've still got biology reading to day. And an entire chapter on the Protestant Reformation to read in history. I've got to read six pages in my speech book. I've got to read all I can possibly absorb in my literature anthology. I've got to finish my current event essay. I have a test in the next few days in both Bible and history. The cherry on top is my creation science research. That's not meant to be a complaint--just an assessment.

I didnt work hard today on my schoolwork. I just squeaked and slid through the day. That's the honest truth. I wasnt focused. I need blinders like a horse in order to do that. On a positive note, I did make some creative strides. I made a beautiful yet quirky paper rose and made progress on the little felt robot dudes I am making for Steve and Dave. I've got to remember to take pictures on my projects. I want to compile a portfolio eventually. I give people gifts all the time and forget to document it through photography for myself.

Isaiah 40:17-20

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water. I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together: That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.

that's a good thought...

I'm a Retrophiliac. Are you?

"Sometimes, it [the term retro] can also suggest an entire outlook on life, for example, social conservatism, homeschooling or the embrace of traditional gender roles."

I found that quote rather disturbing frankly. Disturbing because I have had pushed into my face over the past few weeks the reality of the vast and ever-widening gap between those who follow the Bible and those who do not along with the impact that each group can have/is having in our culture. Social conservatism and black-and-white morals are no longer prevalent in our society as they once were. When I say I'm a retrophiliac, I mean in every sense of the word.

The article does give several definitions and usages of the word. The above just really struck me.

For further reading: [1] ; [2] ; [3] ; [4]

Best Day of the Week

*excitement in voice* aw man!
Today just added on top of Friday! I dont even know where to start...just praise the Lord. I'm tired right now. from what? I'm thinking that outline form may be the easiest way to sum it up.
Edit: Sorry for the crappy outline. Blogger's being sour and wont do the indentations correctly.

1. 20-40 prayer meeting to start off the day
a. the feeling of having started the day off by seeking the Lord--awesome
b. extra time before church to mingle and generally relax and smile

2. Worship
a. Isaiah 41
b. N.R. prayed that we would be able to see the "glories of calvary." I thought we would sing that song after that. We didnt; but I saw the Lord in that prayer. That song's been on my mind all week.
c. alot of the same songs from Friday. Great reinforcement there.

3. Teaching
My notes are in the car =(
I wanted to look over them tonight. soon enough I suppose.

4. More mingling!
a. meeting four very cool new gals
b. chatting with an old acquaintance who was visiting and seeing what a small world we live in
c. chatting with good friends all around
-JB about youth camp and various topics
-S.Q., A.H, Iyesha, M.G., W.S., D.S., K. B., those four cool gals =)
d. smiles and 'how are you's' from randomish people. makes me happy when someone takes the time to do that for me!
e. Sarah C...poor doll. She fell off her chair in Children's ministry and her dress flew up. She got a big hug from me and a just an equally embarrassing story of Danielle's.

5. lunch plans
a. the Q familie's home for sandwiches. joined by two of the four gals, Leah and Keira from the Lancaster church, who were visiting. coolness.
b. really great convo stemming from the question "What do you do for a living Mr Q?" while S.Q./K.C. had a violin lesson
-colleges
-experience in a work field
-scholarships
-how my interests lead to a college major then a job
-how not knowing what I want to do with my life [what God wants to do with it] makes it hard to get through high school in a way. If I knew I was going to say, be a doctor, I could really have a focus. My only focus right now is God's plan.
-enviromental engineering; painting contractors
-tidbits about his children's college experiences
...quite profitable and enjoyable

6. Basketball!!
a. met a friend of K. B's. Cool dude from what I could tell.
b. so many laughs
c. great exercise
d. I'm so glad that God made our bodies, though sometimes altered by the curse of sin, able to do physical activity. It feels so good.
e. Fellowship is a marvelous thing as is the body of Christ
f. Note to self: throw a pair of softball shorts in the trunk for future unexpected sports activities. & make sure that your brother remembers your tennis shoes. Converses, though they make an outfit perfect, are NOT meant to run around in.

7. Home
a. quick and yummy dinner consisting of lettuce salad with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and a light dressing and breaded asparagus
b. new members meeting for the parents
c. bloggin/tune jammin for me; playstation for the boys; movie for all of us kids later

Currently Listening
Aaron Shust: My Savior Lives
Pure Boss: Regular Basis

Other jots and tiddles on the subject of YPCG...
After prayer over youth camp, we talked about the coming weekend. Mr P. talked about the difference between outreach and evangelism. We prayed for the Holy Spirit to be over the week coming week and the weekend. We prayed that God would work in ways unseen. We hope that many are saved, but if that's not the case, we know that seeds are being planted and He sees. Without His hand in the midst of it all this is just "stuff." The Lord knows whose doors we are going to be knocking on, who is in those houses. We prayed that the Lord would let us "see the harvest" and prepare both our hearts, the hearts of the Ohio folks, and the people we will come in contact with. He knows who is going to be standing at the doors listening and who is going to be in the background, hearing. We went over the schedule, threw around some ideas, had a couple laughs. Everyone the split up and talked about carnival games. We were all buzzing with ideas and plans. Generally much enthusiasm and excitement in the room. Everyone proceeded with the usual--pop, chips, snacks. Jammin to A.H.'s ipod [The Fray's the best] while J.C. told us to quite skipping around songs. DDR followed. In order for me to have any coordination and succeed even a little at that cool game I'd have to practice. alot.

did I take any pictures? nope. My camera is always trustily [is that grammatically legal?] in my purse or pocket. It didnt make an appearance this weekend though. I do have pictures from the superbowl and Kev's birthday I'm hoping to post soon =D Fun time. The dude now hails the title of "twelve year old."

I'm about typed out. Long post!
Bouno notte. Lo superato bella giorno.
I sure hope I didnt type something stupid or something profane there unknowingly...

Other VIP topic = the weather. Because of being sick I didnt get to take any shots of the beauty of winter. snow, icicles, the trees. I just saw it all from my bed out the window. If it came on Saturday that'd be great for the outreach! Praying for snow...

Christmas Day '06

YPCG- Exciting Times

whoo hoo! aw man was youth group good last night. Worship w/ N.R., awesome surprise. followed by several small annoucements and Mr P. trying to avoid and save the sad, sad annoucement about youth camp for very last. I dont think what Mr Pierson was saying sunk in until I was in my bed last night thinking my last thoughts before dreamland. As far as it looks right now, I wont be able to go to the youth camp that I've heard D.S. talk about so much. the youth camp that is amazing and a blast of fun. I found myself sad that I might not get to have a youth camp shirt. No big, bumper ball; no phenomenal worship with teens completely surrounding me.

It'll be different.
I've never been good with change. The changes that the Lord has brought to me lately have been kinda cool. They've so far had a really great side to them, a silver lining, which has helped that part of my nature contrary to a fundamental component of life--change--to not push so hard against and not put up an inner struggle. Different does not always mean bad. Change does not always mean unpleasantness. That was were my consoling thoughts began. They continued with the fact that the Lord has a plan. Oh how I am thankful for that! There is a reason why New Horizons cant hold all of us; and its not just because they're camp is too small. It's because the Lord has a plan. Whether I get to play bumper ball or get a camp shirt is a petty thought. The bigger picture is how and what the Lord wants to change or strengthen in my life this summer. The core reason for having youth camp is to set that time apart for God, to come together as youth and seek Him. Without His spirit and without His hand in what we do, it is just all a bunch of "activities."
That leads me nicely into the topic of the evanglistic outreach next weekend. but I'm going to back up abit first. After the annoucement, we prayed. We prayed for each of our hearts to be right on the situation and that the Lord would guide the organization of youth camp so that it would be what He wants it to be. Now we can go back to the outreach. I am sii-ked!

That's not all I want to say about it. :-P haha
Dad has breakfast on the table though and after that I've got a history lesson that I didnt get done yesterday calling my name...priorities--food. school. then blogging!
peace out till later...dudes >o

Have a great weekend all!