I Survived a Year!

I began music school in school year 2014-2015 in St. Scholastica's College, Manila, taking up Music Education major in Cello. I learned it wasn't at all that easy. I thought music school was all about playing and nothing more. But there was music theory to begin with. And then solfege (sight singing) and dictation (ear training-where you'll have to write the notes played on the piano, melodically and rhythmically). It wasn't easy boggling with the demands of my minor and major subjects as well. To top it all off, I have a practice time to think about because everyday practice with my instrument is important. What a challenge!

I guess I underestimated music school. O.o It wasn't all about jamming... although, that part's a given but music is more than that. I learned the deeper aspects of music: its physical structures, its history, and all others. But praise God, I was able to get by. My grades weren't bad either! I appreciated music and came to see it in another light.

In music school, I was exposed to classical and musical concerts as it was part of the requirements. I learned that time was a very, very important thing. Now, I thank my mom for bombarding me with a lot of activities when I was young because then I learned the basics of time management and was able to apply it in music school. I could say that I myself am a time-conscious person so that's an added bonus. Also, I learned that music school is also expensive. HAHAHAH! Very! From the tuition fees to the instrument maintenance.

I saw how my schoolmates worked hard for sideline jobs to get by and to continue music school. Some of them are not supported by their parents anymore so they try to make a living while meeting the demands of music school. And I see the fruits of their labor at the end of every year... well, at the end of THIS year, at least. Haha! This was just my first year.

I have been through pressure and struggles through the year. And I think it's worth it. My experiences were amazing. Not only did I grow in love with music but also in my sprititual life with the awesome friends I am surrounded with. Praise God!


Finals are over. The school year is over. 10 more semesters to go. Godwilling, I will be able to finish music school. I survived a year and I thought I wouldn't be able to. By the grace of God, I'll make it. ♡

HELLO SUMMER VACATION!~

2015

          I can't think of a better post title. 2015 says it all. We say, "New year, new life, new goals." And we look forward to the day that we accomplish our goals.
         Three years ago, when I was in my Sophomore year in high school, my History teacher asked the class, "What are your new year's resolutions this year?" A wave of answers like 'better grades', 'no lates', 'going home early', and 'diet!' filled the classroom.
          My teacher smiled and said, "I have never really accomplished any new year's resolution that I promised to myself before. Do you know what I would want to do this year?" The class went silent.
         "Matthew 22:37 says, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' What if this year we'll take that to heart?"
         The class was silent once more... waiting. She continued on saying, "Wouldn't it be different and refreshing to have that kind of goal this year? It's easier said than done."
         I took the guts to ask, "Why, Miss?"
         She smiled and said, " I believe loving the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind this year would be the most fulfilling accomplishment ever. However, it's not only that. When we do so (love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength) I believe, everything [our goals and plans] will follow. Because when we love the Lord, we would want to obey Him, we would want to please Him and trust in His plans for us."
          She was the first teacher to ever tell us (the class) something like that. I learned from the things that she said. And it made sense. It made me think about it. It was such an encouragement to me that every year since then, it would be my new year's resolution. I hope one day, I will able to do just that by the grace of God.
          Drama time: as I thought about my teacher's words, I looked out at the window. She began discussing the lessons. I can't help contemplate about my new year's resolution idea that I learned from her. I'll do that. And I'll start this year.
          The verse echoed in my mind, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind."

How's that for a New Year's Resolution? :)

Looking Back...

A day ago, an old friend of mine decided to share his blog to me (jamesbv34.wordpress.com, if you want to check it out!). When I finished reading it, I was brought back to the time when I had my own blog. The time I wrote posts almost twice a week or twice a day, even!

Looking back and reading my old posts made me laugh at myself. I was just thirteen then and I wrote stuff like that. My choice of words, my titles, the photos I posted... all I could say or do is HAHAHAHAH! I showed the blog to my older sister and made her check it out. She and I laughed at my old posts. I realized I haven't even shared it to her, to my family, and to my friends before. Maybe I just wanted a place where I could vent out my weird ideas and thoughts aside from my personal diary. Such shameless posts. But on the bright side, my mom remarked, "So nice, Myles.  I can actually hear you say the written words. It was well written. Keep blogging then." 

I never thought she would say that. Well, maybe I'm being too negative about this. But I kind of expected her to laugh like my sister [and I, myself] did. Her comment actually encouraged me. It got me thinking, "Oh yeah. Why don't I write again and bring the blog back to life? I started this already. Why not continue?" Also, I was inspired by this teen blog "TheRebelution.com" (I recommend you to check it out, also) at some point. They have reached to millions of young people around the globe. And I'm hoping I may be able to bless people through my blog as they come upon it. I've learned so much from different people and teens from around the world through that blog. So I may be posting some of my reflections about the things I've read there soon. Godwilling! 

It's not such a bad idea, is it?

Don't worry, I'm going to try hard to make sense in my posts this time. [I was thirteen, then! Give me a break.] Now I'm 17. I'm a music major at a very good school. Praise God! I am currently learning (and trying hard to improve on my techniques on) the cello. Why the cello? Maybe I'll write about that soon also. :)

My perspectives have changed over the years. With the new experiences I went through, whose views wouldn't be turned upside down? I'm going to write when I can. And I tell you, it won't be frequent. Maybe squeezing a post here and there wouldn't hurt as I continue to meet deadlines, school requirements, and as I continue to be faithful with my practice time. 

So, this is me, writing again. This is me posting once and for all in this old, cobwebbed and abandoned (once-abandoned!) blog. I'm giving it (the blog) and myself a chance. I hope that in my future posts, this blog may impact  anyone who stumbles upon it. May God use this blog to encourage you... or to just make you smile, at least. 

Til' next post. :)

XOXO, Myles

WHAT A SUMMER!

It's once again been so long since I posted an article. My summer has been so packed that's why! But packed summer days means NOT MUCH TV, NOT MUCH SITTING AROUND, NOT MUCH ME-TIME, NOT MUCH BLOGGING TIME, NOT MUCH PROCRASTINATING TIME. I find this awesome. I mean, I don't have to waste my time with TV, SITTING AROUND  & ME-TIME... Blogging is not a waste of time though. I actually learn a lot from writing posts. I get more conscious with my grammar. But enough of that!
This is how my summer went...

I teach piano to 6 to 14 year olds. And they made my summer packed! I teach 7 to 8 kids a day. One hour each. And it is exhausting at some point but I actually learned a lot! I learned to be patient and that kids don't get things easily. I learned how to manage my time and learn to talk to parents professionally. XP One parent actually thought I was 21 years old (but I'm only 15, shh!). That was cool though. Hahah!
But my piano teaching wasn't the only thing that completed my summer:

BOOT CAMP 2012 was like the best ever. Last May 15-19, 2012 was the BHCCCI BOOT CAMP held at Kaamulan, Bukidnon. We had 210 delegates from Cagayan de Oro. I woke up at around 5am excitement overwhelming me. I did last minute packing and my sisters and I were ready to go. We dropped by at Puerto for awhile to fetch our friends from Jasaan. And then we drove to the Rotonda (Paseo del Rio, CDO), where we and the delegates were to meet. We rode a jeepney the church rented for the camp. I saw familiar and unfamiliar faces in the public vehicle that we rode on (but not really public at that time because it was used for SUMMER CAMP transpo only.) As we drove through Manolo Fortich, we passed through the Mangima Canyon as well. I don't really know how to describe Mangima but I have heard that that place was a very accident prone area. Several buses have had accidents there already. Okay, anyway, my point is, we were one of the cars who have had an accident at the canyon. I really thought that never in my life would I get into an accident. But I did. With my sisters and my friends.

My older sister scraped her cheek because she wasn't able to hold on to anything when the vehicle tumbled. What was really fortunate for all of us was that the vehicle didn't fly through the canyon and past the railing. All of us were survivors and all of us remained calm. I was able to hold on to a post at the side of the vehicle. And when it started to fall, everything went slow motion. I saw my leg slowly slide down the floor. And according to the driver, the car tilted 2 times and in the 3rd time, we fell. God was there with us. Battling the evil schemes of the devil. The devil didn't want a BOOT CAMP to happen at all because he knew God would move in the lives of the young people participating in the camp.

After the wounded and injured were sent to the hospital, the others continued on to Kaamulan with hope and prayers with them. The staff who heard about the accident prayed for all the passengers as well. That was the time of faith and trial. God tested us all. And you know what? That accident made my faith grow stronger. And I learned to love God more and more and more because He let me continue on with the camp. I soon realized as I sat in the ambulance still stunned, that God didn't want me to die yet. He still has a plan for me. I cried and watched everyone in the ambulance. God moves in ways we cannot even see. I praise Him for that.

God was the center or the star of my summer! I actually think my summer was super sulit! I don't even think I needed more vacay days to complete it. :)

School year 2012-2013... HERE I COME!

________ New Year!

          Happy, awesome, cool, fun-filled, prosperous, bonggacious, enthusiastic New Year! That's how I'm going to put my New Year. It may not be what you think how I celebrated it. You may be thinking we bought fireworks, had a big party, had a lot of shoe shopping (for that party) and had friends invited. No. We had a really simple family New Year celebration. My cousin, my uncle and my grandma's sisters were with us this New Year. We had singing and dancing for awhile as we waited for 12 o' clock. :)
          So, it's the first time I spent a New Year on a Sunday. It's awesome-er on a Sunday. ><
          January 2012! Isn't this cool. I wonder what God has in store for me this year. I'm excited for that.
Christmas break is almost over. I don't want it to end! But hehehe... I guess it has to. So my New Year was great. We had the BIBA and everyone enjoyed the money and the candies. It was fun. And my New Year became more complete because the pastor in our church declared blessings to all the families bringing them back to God. That was a really good way to start the New Year!
          So I'm going to end it like this: Thank God for EVERYTHING. As in, EVERYTHING. His favors, His  love, kindness, mercy, blessings and provisions he has given last year or YESTERDAY. ><

AWESOME NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

My NY Teaser

         NY is New Year. >< Not New York.
          It's like 30 minutes before January 1, 2012! It's another month but a different year. :)
          I have to get used to writing 2012 in my school notes. Just like how I got used to writing 2011 when we got back from Christmas break. And right now, I'm thinking all about ending my year right. >< First, I want to have my hair cut like neck-length. But (hehehe), I'm not confident. And second, I want to smooth out a conflict with a friend but I'm not sure if he is willing. :( So much for ending my year right. I'm going to try though!
          Right now, we're "chilling" in the living room waiting for 12 o' clock.
          Every year we have this tradition where we toss coins below where people are as well waiting to grab them. :)) Okay, I don't know how to explain it in english. But we call it BIBA here in Bugo or in Cagayan de Oro or in the Philippines. Nyahahaha...
           Hoping that this will still be an awesome New Year for the Sendong Victims. It's a week since Sendong hit Cagayan de Oro. And the affected areas are still full of mud. Thick mud. But by the grace of God, they will survive and God will sustain their strengths.

   Go, CDeO!

I'm gonna tell you how tell you how my new year'll go later! January 1, 2012, HERE I COME! Yehey!

My mom and my sisters "chilling".  Nyahahah ..

In the Eye of the Storm

Yes, it has been years since I've blogged. No, not really... It's actually just months. Life offers a lot of activities to do. In other words, I was kept busy, busy, busy. But it's Christmas Break, so now I'm free, free, free! A lot has been going around lately and I have tons of things to share:

First of all, Bagyong Sendong visited the Philippines 3 days ago. And it was really devastating. So far, the worst storm that hit the Philippines affecting thousands of people. The most affected areas in Cagayan de Oro were Balulang, Macanhan, Kala-Kala, Macasandig, Consolacion and other areas. The flood washed out most of the houses in the affected areas. Hundreds of people were found missing and hundreds of people were found dead as well. The water level reached its highest point: it reached the rooftops of the residences of the affected areas. I saw cars in a pile and in canals in Balulang. Mud was everywhere. Everyone was busy cleaning their houses. And every time they go out of their house, they are covered with mud. What was unfortunate in the affected areas was that they didn't have enough supply of water and food. Other people slept in the streets and others fled to evacuation centers.

Churches, families, organizations and institutions donated what they could donate. The whole Country was in the atmosphere of love helping one another.

Faith was tested during this calamity. And there is no trial that God allows to happen in our lives that we can't handle. This goes to show that there is nothing and I mean nothing greater than our GOD. In our life there are (once again) trials and obstacles we may face. But we should remember that God will never leave us alone nor forsake us. Yes, disappointments in our life is inevitable but discouragement is a choice. If we fall, it is our choice to get up, dust ourselves off and start anew, or stay in the ground and feel discouraged, and trampled all your life. Everyday, we make choices. We make wise ones and foolish ones. And right ones come from God, to lead us to the right path where we are kept safe in his arms.
Despite all these trials we face, let us thank God for Everything he has done in our lives. EVERYTHING means no exception. Yes, even the calamities, we have to thank HIM. Because this is a leap of faith. And through this, we will stay strong in Him.

Conferences, Boring??

          The first time I heard the words, “Myles, you’re going to Cebu for a student conference,” from my mom I was super excited. I was like, Wow, I’m finally travelling and going out of town. And I totally forgot that I was going to a conference - not malls, hotels, and restaurants. But still I kept thinking of malls and all.

          Two weeks before the conference, we were reminded and followed up with our requirements then I got more excited. When I hear the word conference, I think BORING. But I gave it a chance anyway.

          So, there I was, waking up early in the morning preparing for the flight and waiting for my schoolmates. I was excited! I looked forward to the plane ride. And I brought all I had to bring – especially my camera.

          We arrived early in Cebu at around 7:30 am. The conference was to start by 3:30 pm.

          The conference was so far good. Then when the sessions, devotionals, and the debriefings began, it all came to me. God sent me there for His purpose, for a good reason. I have learned a lot more about Him and His words for us – as leaders in the school. The conference was a Christian conference. And I really loved it. I enjoyed listening to the word of God and feeling His presence there with me. I enjoyed the Christian environment and I enjoyed the bonding moments with my schoolmates. I got to know them better too!

          I have learned the importance of sharing the word of God and using your position as a President or even as a high school student to influence people around you. As leaders, we should be open to our members’ ideas and opinions. And that all our plans will be of success if we offer them all to God. And I believe I have changed since that conference. I look at leadership differently now. I believe I won as a secretary because God wants to use me mightily for His Glory.

          So, I thank God for sending me to Cebu for the best conference ever. And I thank my parents and my grandparents for supporting me. I thank Ms. Romina for her patience and for being there with us and for being a good influence to us! That was the best 3 days of my life, I’ll never forget.

Children's Vacation Bible School Summer 2011

          Last May  23, 2011, the Blessed Hope Christian Community Church International lighthouses held Vacation Bible Schools for children. It was held at Suntingon, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City. This was held everyday for one week. My sisters and I with Ate Grace were assigned in Barangay Bugo. So we were A.K.A. teachers!
          I enjoyed the teaching experience with my co-teachers. We told stories about Jesus and His disciples.  We also taught them Bible verses and other lessons. We made them color and do other arts and craft activities. The kids were cooperative and were good listeners, too. And after all the discussions, and the arts and crafts, we give the children snacks like juices and bread.
          Another thing I enjoyed with the children was when I drove them to their homes. It was like the first time I did serious driving. Heheh... The children enjoyed the mule ride with me too! I was blessed when they prayed the sinner's with Ate Grace. And I thank God for giving us the patience and blessing us with more children. Because we started at thirteen kids and then we ended with 23. To God be all the glory!

Conray, Patrick, Domenic, Kherren, and Renami smile for the camera!

The children's 2nd day arts and crafts.

The children with the lighthouse minister (AKA, My dad!)

To the Beach!

          Last Saturday, April 23, 2011, my uncle and his fiance with our family went to Duka Bay Beach Resort. We left our house by 7 o' clock and prepared for a long trip ahead. We passed Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Sugbongcogon and a lot of other barangays.
          My sisters and I were so happy to be out of the house for a day since it has been a long time since we visited a beach. So anyways, it was like a 3 hour drive to Duka Bay Beach Resort. But it was worth it because when we arrived at our destination safely (THANK GOD!), we finally get to ride the BANANA BOAT.

 Tita Queennie positioned at the back of the boat.

          The boat was tied at the back of a jetski. It was really fun because we went really fast. We went as far as we could go. Then somewhere, in the middle of the sea, my Tita Queennie, always the adventurous one, asked the jetski driver to tip the boat over. And we didn't even know! So when the jetski went as fast as it could go, the boat tipped over and all of us fell into the water! I thought I was going down very deep already because I tried to swim back up. Good thing there was a life vest! But yes, it was really awesome!!!!! All of us enjoyed it a lot. We were like smiling the whole time!

          When we finally went back to shore, everyone started talking about the awesome Banana Boat ride. It was soooo cool. Then I tried the kayak. It was my first time and I guess I did well. I paddled and paddled through the water. The dark shapes underneath scared me a little but I eventually overcame it. 

          The day was long and we get to eat a lot after a lot of swimming! Then we went home with a lot to talk about.

Me on the kayak.

Another Blessing...

        This net book was given to us by our cousin. They were so cool to give it to us. I also thank God. We always wanted a laptop!

A Bird's Masterpiece

           A bird nest is the spot in which a bird lays and incubates its eggs and raises its young. Their nests are made out of twigs and weeds I guess. Birds make their nests carefully. 
          I have witnessed a bird making its nest in our own house. And it was so cool! I didn't watch it make it the whole day though. We had classes. But maybe after 3 or 4 days, I saw its result! It was really cool! It had a small door for it and maybe its young. 

God's Blessing!

          It was the 25th of December, 2010 and my father and my grandparents discovered a flowing freshwater source in our property nearby a tree. As my grandma said, it was flowing and was clean. My uncle tasted it and so did my grandparents. So I decided to try it and it wasn't bad at all. The water current was fast and if we make a pool in that area, it would be possible that the water could fill a 50 meter pool overnight (according to my uncle).
          We were so blessed to have that flowing water. We enjoyed the cool feeling of it in our feet. Then we decided to pray for it and thank our Almighty Father because of what he gave us.

My sister and I decided to make a video just for fun in the water!

Sorry for the quality. I just took it through my cellphone.

OTHER PHOTOS

THANK GOD!

High Waist, a fad?

          High waist bottoms were a fad during the 1860's. Seriously, it would be hard to sell long high waist bottoms in 21st century. But how can we show teenagers or even middle-aged women (today) the high waist bottoms in a different light? I'm only 13 . . .but to me, high waist stuff seems like a good idea!
          Last year, my cousins and I raided our grandpa's shoe store where we found shoes (of course), second-hand CD's, bags and PANTS.
           "These racks are filled with high waist pants", my cousin observed. We scoured the racks for our sizes and found some. Since it was long pants, my cousin decided to cut it and fold the remaining cloth until it looked neat and until it was a few inches above the knees. 
It was a good idea. . . so I cut mine, too! 
             Every Wednesday at school is a washday. So today, I decided to wear my inspired high waist pants with a black belt. I tucked my printed blue shirt in and wore Converse shoes with pink stripes and colorful stars in it.

I'm after uniqueness!

I folded the ankle part because it was too long. 
It is a new style, too!

           One classmate told me, "Myles, you have a weird style but that's cool!" I was touched with her compliment! Maybe by the next Wednesday you'll find me wearing high waist pants again.
    

A Cherokee high waist bottom.
(The result of cutting the lower part and folding it twice or thrice)

    

Grandpa Celebrates His Bonus Year

           August 7, 2010 was a special day for my grandpa because he was to celebrate his 80th Birthday at the Pryce Plaza Hotel, 5:30 in the afternoon.
          It was a big preparation for all of us in the family. Relatives from abroad decided to celebrate grandpa's bonus year with us (so basically, they were coming home!). When the invitations for the big celebration was distributed, grandpa's friends and relatives were excited! They all thought celebrating at Pryce Plaza was really huge and special. And it was!
           It was an exciting, awesome and a very nice experience for my sisters and I (as well) because we rarely stay at big places like this.
           Early in the morning, on the day of grandpa's celebration, we took off for Pryce Plaza. As my sisters and I entered our room, we quickly made a dash for the soft and bouncy bed. We scoured the view from the room window and found Cagayan de Oro City below. We loved the neatly covered beds, the smell of the clean room and we scanned the big bathroom. We explored the whole place and discovered the pool! The whole hotel was super awesome!
            With our newly made dresses hung and our new sandals arranged neatly at the foot of the closet, we prepared for the hour of the celebration to come. . .
             After we have served the food and all, we had started our performances. My sisters and I played the piano and the guitar. My cousins Eva and Joyce sang. Eva played the violin as well. All of us were in the atmosphere of music and everyone enjoyed our performances! After those, everyone ruled the dance floor!


That was a really special night to remember.

My grandparents, my cousin and my sister.

Shane, Eva, Myles, Page and Joyce

Julius Raboca's Family

The whole family takes the stage!

Smiles everywhere!

A FRIDAY

     My week has been a busy one and thank God, tomorrow's Friday! We've been given quizzes, a lot of seat works, and our teacher was able to discuss new lessons. I've learned a lot, though! During the week, I've been blogging as well. That's one thing I was also busy with. I still hadn't gotten over with the colorful backgrounds.
      This month in school, we are going to celebrate ENGLISH MONTH. I'm actually pretty excited about it. I love the English subject and I love my teacher. She's good! My best friend and I, are to compete in the elocution. I'm doing "Brutus Defense" while she's doing "Dirty Hands". (Laughs) Not to brag or anything but. . . the both of us are good in elocution. Or should I say. . .HMMMM. . public speaking? Yeah, that's also one thing that me and my best friend share.
       I'm looking forward to a fruitful weekend! Chao! 


     

A K-POP CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER

        Whenever I hear the word CHRISTMAS and DECEMBER, I think of Christmas decorations, Christmas lights, gift-giving, joyful singing, rejoicing and family bonding. When I hear the word CHRISTMAS, I remember, most especially, Jesus Christ. As what we believe, Jesus was born on that day and on that month. Children look up to December days. I look up to December days, as well because I love giving. I really do! 


        Last December 10, 2010, we celebrated our Christmas Party. And the theme was KOREAN-POP. Everybody loved the idea! A week before the party, girls in all the grade levels kept nagging their parents to buy this and buy that. My sister and I kept reminding our parents, too! We both had wonderful ideas of clothes to wear to the party. And we both wanted to follow one of the famous, talented and beautiful 2ne1 member, Park Bom!

A cool leather jacket over a black graphic tee with black tight jeans and black stylish boots.

So cool with a colorful tress and white leggings!

        And the most awaited day arrived. Everyone went to the party in different styles. One had her hair colored purplish red with a short sleeveless dress and black (net) stockings and cool gloves. The night was long. Everybody had fun! There, too, were dance performances from every grade level. And I couldn't forget this: everyone left the party with smiles on their faces!

Me!

I wore a purple stretchy top, short shorts and net stockings.
I wore a pink vest with  sequins in the side.
I also wore a long necklace. I also wore cool white gloves.
Myles (left), Demi (right)

These are one of the famous female K-pop groups:

4minute

Miss A

Girls Generation

Wondergirls

2ne1

Fighting Gravity ---- Isn't it impossible?

Fighting Gravity is a ska-pop music group based out of Richmond, Virginia. This group were the season 5 America's Got Talent finalists. I enjoyed all their videos . . . You should too!

                       Fighting Gravity All Performances 2010

Fighting Gravity Top 48

Fighting Gravity - Semi Finals

Fighting Gravity Hollywood Audition

MY GRADE SCHOOL GIRLFRIENDS

There were 8 girls in our class when we were in the 6th Grade:

The outgoing, nature and animal lover, Jamie Marien.

She loves the color blue and she loves anime, too!

The city girl with an awesome personality, Mariell Tiffany. She loves the color blue and pink and she loves watching Phineas and Ferb and Bleach.

The fun-loving and outgoing, Jallamae. She loves the color brown and blue.She watches the TV series Queer Eye. Her usual expressions are " Whatever!" " Churva!" "Ang galing galing" and " Palakpakan!"

The smart, kind and thoughtful girl, Faith Isabela.

Her fave color is yellow. She plays a lot of instruments since she is an active member in her church.

The smart, friendly, and adventurous, Ria Richedith. She loves the color blue, violet and orange. She hides in her room when she feels it.

The good friend to everyone and the class genius, Izzeah Phi.

She loves the color blue, red violet, green, white and black. She loves anime movies like Avatar and Bleach. She is a bookworm. . .

The kind, thoughtful and with an excellent personality, Natashia Alexandra. Loves blue and violet and she loves to read books too.

The cheerful, helpful and the tallest girl in class, Myles. She loves the color red and violet and pink. She loves to model although she's not officially one and she could play instruments like Faith.



HERE WE ARE . . .

Graduation Pictorial
(There were a lot of cameras. . . so for awhile, we felt like stars and celebrities)



AIN'T ABOUT HOW FAST WE GET THERE, AIN'T ABOUT WHAT'S WAITING ON THE OTHER SIDE . . . IT'S THE CLIMB