Topic 14: You are a food. What are you and why?
Well I'd like to start off by saying that I am NOT a food, nor do I believe in cannibalism. But in light of this 20 day topic thingy, I will pretend to be a food.
My favorite food is pickles, though I'm not sure I'd want to BE one. I don't really think of myself as bulky with bumps and of course, I'm not really green.
Perhaps I'd be a lemon. I add color and a bit of zest to people's lives... I, er, um, mean food. It's tangy and you can't quite seem to forget the flavor even after washing it from your mouth. Plus, it can be sweet, if you put a little sugar on it.
Yup. I'm definitely a lemon.
P.S. I highly suggest people don't go around saying that about themselves. People will take it the wrong way.
Signed,
gypsy girl
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Day 8
Topic 13: If you could have any job, realistically and/or unrealistically, what would it be and why?
Any job... Okay, ideally I'd love to be a well known author/motivational speaker. Traveling around talking about my books, encouraging people from all walks of life to run this race with endurance. I've always been a writing freak. Just ask my mom. Unlike most children who would sit around playing with toys, watching hours of mindless television, (not like I didn't do those things... but that's beside the point) I, as a child, would come up with fictional stories and write them. Then of course give them or at least tell my magical stories to my mom, who couldn't help but love them. Naturally my mom wasn't the best critic, seeing as everything I did was far too cute in her eyes to ever really be THAT stupid.
Looking back I'm appalled at some of my earlier stories. But, you have to have a starting point. I won't put down meager beginnings.
Anyway, that's what I would do. Of course, this would mean I would actually have to learn to care about run-on sentences and proper grammar, which I have NEVER cared about. But, to me, writing isn't about structure, it's about imagination, clarity and getting the point across. And I'm okay if people use too many or not enough comma's as long as those are their goals.
Signed
gypsy girl
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Day... umm, all the way til day 9
Okay, so I officially suck at this. In my defense, I was deathly ill until today. When I was finally able to re-enter society, which was quite fun!
Anyway, I'll be doing quite a few Q&A's in this one blog to try and catch up. Apologies for the delay.
Topic 9: Tell me a story about how you are stranded on a small island. What 5 things would you bring with you? What are some of the things you would do first upon your arrival? How would you get rescued? What would you say to the first person you see after being rescued?
Topic 10: Your a Llama. What would you do?
Topic 11: Favorite Book or Series. Why should we read it. Convince me.
Topic 12: What one thing would you die happy upon completion.
#9 A: So this one time I was stranded on a small island and I only had 5 things with me, my toothbrush, a pocket knife, a box full of hair ties, a self-filtering water bottle and naturally my laptop. One of the first things I did was take note of my surroundings, it was a tropical island, I could tell by all the palm trees and bunches of coconuts and banana's. No sign of ferocious animals... yet. Was there human life on the island? Couldn't tell yet. But then again, I had just arrived, so how would I know? After looking at my surroundings and taking mental note, I began to do what any sensible person would do. I got out my laptop and started writing about my little island and of course named it the island Thurco. Don't ask me how I came up with this, I was just struck with a stoke of genius. (I actually was looking around my room and saw my book "Sherlock Holmes" written by Arthur Conan Doyle, so naturally I took the "thur" out of Arthur and the "co" out of Conan" and came up with Thurco. But... anyway, back to my imaginary, amazing, island story) Then, I took my pocket knife, climbed up a tree and cut down banana's, cause I don't like coconuts and I ate them. The banana's, not the coconuts, because I don't like coconuts. And then I brushed my teeth, cause sometimes those funny stringy things will get between your teeth after eating banana's and I wanted to look cute when I was rescued. Then, I took my pocket knife and cut branches and big leaves and tied them together with my hair ties to make a shelter. I then went and filled up my self-filtering water bottle, went back to my hair tie made hut and got back on my computer, wrote down everything that had happened that day and then linked onto some random space wifi connection and IM'd my cousin Mindy (A: because she's the one who told me to write this ridiculous story and B: because my mom and dad don't know how to IM), I told her I was in trouble, stranded on a small island and she sent help to come get me! And like a good cousin should, she sent me a very single, very good looking, very tan, very tall man who had a great smile and nice, white teeth to come save me and the first thing I said upon seeing him was; "God is good."
The End.
#10: I would NEVER, I repeat, NEVER be a llama. But if I were, I would go jump off a cliff and end my useless, disgusting life.
#11: Robin Jones Gunn, The Christy Miller Series. Best series because it's very relateable to this generation of girls, it had many dynamics, including (but not limited to), humor, romance, christian principles and real life scenario's. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid, christian series for teen girls & young adult women.
#12: Living a life honoring to God through my conduct and speech, being the example of Christ, relying on His strength and not my own. (Of course, the end of my sanctification will be the completion of that, but ya know.)
Signed,
gypsy girl
Anyway, I'll be doing quite a few Q&A's in this one blog to try and catch up. Apologies for the delay.
Topic 9: Tell me a story about how you are stranded on a small island. What 5 things would you bring with you? What are some of the things you would do first upon your arrival? How would you get rescued? What would you say to the first person you see after being rescued?
Topic 10: Your a Llama. What would you do?
Topic 11: Favorite Book or Series. Why should we read it. Convince me.
Topic 12: What one thing would you die happy upon completion.
#9 A: So this one time I was stranded on a small island and I only had 5 things with me, my toothbrush, a pocket knife, a box full of hair ties, a self-filtering water bottle and naturally my laptop. One of the first things I did was take note of my surroundings, it was a tropical island, I could tell by all the palm trees and bunches of coconuts and banana's. No sign of ferocious animals... yet. Was there human life on the island? Couldn't tell yet. But then again, I had just arrived, so how would I know? After looking at my surroundings and taking mental note, I began to do what any sensible person would do. I got out my laptop and started writing about my little island and of course named it the island Thurco. Don't ask me how I came up with this, I was just struck with a stoke of genius. (I actually was looking around my room and saw my book "Sherlock Holmes" written by Arthur Conan Doyle, so naturally I took the "thur" out of Arthur and the "co" out of Conan" and came up with Thurco. But... anyway, back to my imaginary, amazing, island story) Then, I took my pocket knife, climbed up a tree and cut down banana's, cause I don't like coconuts and I ate them. The banana's, not the coconuts, because I don't like coconuts. And then I brushed my teeth, cause sometimes those funny stringy things will get between your teeth after eating banana's and I wanted to look cute when I was rescued. Then, I took my pocket knife and cut branches and big leaves and tied them together with my hair ties to make a shelter. I then went and filled up my self-filtering water bottle, went back to my hair tie made hut and got back on my computer, wrote down everything that had happened that day and then linked onto some random space wifi connection and IM'd my cousin Mindy (A: because she's the one who told me to write this ridiculous story and B: because my mom and dad don't know how to IM), I told her I was in trouble, stranded on a small island and she sent help to come get me! And like a good cousin should, she sent me a very single, very good looking, very tan, very tall man who had a great smile and nice, white teeth to come save me and the first thing I said upon seeing him was; "God is good."
The End.
#10: I would NEVER, I repeat, NEVER be a llama. But if I were, I would go jump off a cliff and end my useless, disgusting life.
#11: Robin Jones Gunn, The Christy Miller Series. Best series because it's very relateable to this generation of girls, it had many dynamics, including (but not limited to), humor, romance, christian principles and real life scenario's. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid, christian series for teen girls & young adult women.
#12: Living a life honoring to God through my conduct and speech, being the example of Christ, relying on His strength and not my own. (Of course, the end of my sanctification will be the completion of that, but ya know.)
Signed,
gypsy girl
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Day 13
Another day laying around the house from being sick/not feeling well. How lame.
I think I've watched at least 5 hours of tv, drank too many cups of tea to count and I'm beginning to become bored out of my mind.
But, I digress.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would we find you and why?
Good question. I've always had a fascination with Alaska, ever since I was a kid. Why does the sun stay up in the summers? How come it seems to never rise in the winter? Are moose actually as violent as people say? And, can people really ride around on sleds, pulled by dogs, in the winter?
When you go there, can you see the northern lights from anywhere? Or, do you have to be in some special spot?
Even though it's technically considered a state in the U.S. of A., it seems almost like a different world. Sure, I'd like to travel to different places, but living? I would pick Alaska.
Of course, I can't deny that I thoroughly enjoy the humble states of Washington and Oregon, both hold a special place in my heart. But, for some reason, Alaska has never left the back of my mind. Maybe, one day.
Signed,
gypsy girl
I think I've watched at least 5 hours of tv, drank too many cups of tea to count and I'm beginning to become bored out of my mind.
But, I digress.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would we find you and why?
Good question. I've always had a fascination with Alaska, ever since I was a kid. Why does the sun stay up in the summers? How come it seems to never rise in the winter? Are moose actually as violent as people say? And, can people really ride around on sleds, pulled by dogs, in the winter?
When you go there, can you see the northern lights from anywhere? Or, do you have to be in some special spot?
Even though it's technically considered a state in the U.S. of A., it seems almost like a different world. Sure, I'd like to travel to different places, but living? I would pick Alaska.
Of course, I can't deny that I thoroughly enjoy the humble states of Washington and Oregon, both hold a special place in my heart. But, for some reason, Alaska has never left the back of my mind. Maybe, one day.
Signed,
gypsy girl
Monday, January 9, 2012
Day 14
What's on your bucket list?
Well, to be honest, I don't really have one. There are things I would like to do one day, maybe, if I ever get the chance. Perhaps that IS the definition of a bucket list, but in my mind, a bucket list is something a person is nearly determined to make happy before they die.
But in the spirit of answering the question, I will tell you a couple things I've always wanted to do.
1) Fly on an airplane (my family does road-trips, I've never been on a plane)
2) See the northern lights
3) Write and have published a best selling book
4) Be en pointe (ballet stuff)
5) Have 12 dogs at once
6) Have a pet cow
Random? Yes. Logical? Probably not. Will they happen? I dunno. But that's all I got.
Signed,
gypsy girl
Well, to be honest, I don't really have one. There are things I would like to do one day, maybe, if I ever get the chance. Perhaps that IS the definition of a bucket list, but in my mind, a bucket list is something a person is nearly determined to make happy before they die.
But in the spirit of answering the question, I will tell you a couple things I've always wanted to do.
1) Fly on an airplane (my family does road-trips, I've never been on a plane)
2) See the northern lights
3) Write and have published a best selling book
4) Be en pointe (ballet stuff)
5) Have 12 dogs at once
6) Have a pet cow
Random? Yes. Logical? Probably not. Will they happen? I dunno. But that's all I got.
Signed,
gypsy girl
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Day 16 and 15
So, recently I've dropped the ball on quite a few tasks because I haven't been feeling so well. You'll have to excuse my lateness...
Anyway.
Who are the most influential people in your life and why?
I find this to be a hard question to answer. Easily, because I live with my parents, they are the most influential because I'm around them the most. But have I let their lives influence my life the most? I don't know.
Truth is, I don't let many things influence me. Not even people. I've pretty much always gone against the grain ever since I was little. Questioning things, figuring out answers, not jumping on the bandwagon like most people...
Not to say people never influence me, they do. But I don't think I could honestly answer this question without saying that Jesus is the answer. He's the only person who has influenced my life decisions, my heart attitude, etc. Cheesy as it may sound, it's true. He's the only person I've really allowed to influence me fully because I know His influence is perfect.
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
Well, that's not nearly as in depth as the first question, but it's interesting nonetheless. Most people would probably say flying or having super strength or something to that effect, but personally, I think I would choose invisibility. Which definitely goes against my nature of being very outgoing, but if you think about it, it'd be rather perfect. What better way to trick your enemies? Not like I have multiple enemies trying to seek revenge on me, but if that were the case, I think invisibility would come in handy.
Signed,
gypsy girl
Anyway.
Who are the most influential people in your life and why?
I find this to be a hard question to answer. Easily, because I live with my parents, they are the most influential because I'm around them the most. But have I let their lives influence my life the most? I don't know.
Truth is, I don't let many things influence me. Not even people. I've pretty much always gone against the grain ever since I was little. Questioning things, figuring out answers, not jumping on the bandwagon like most people...
Not to say people never influence me, they do. But I don't think I could honestly answer this question without saying that Jesus is the answer. He's the only person who has influenced my life decisions, my heart attitude, etc. Cheesy as it may sound, it's true. He's the only person I've really allowed to influence me fully because I know His influence is perfect.
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
Well, that's not nearly as in depth as the first question, but it's interesting nonetheless. Most people would probably say flying or having super strength or something to that effect, but personally, I think I would choose invisibility. Which definitely goes against my nature of being very outgoing, but if you think about it, it'd be rather perfect. What better way to trick your enemies? Not like I have multiple enemies trying to seek revenge on me, but if that were the case, I think invisibility would come in handy.
Signed,
gypsy girl
Friday, January 6, 2012
Day 17
Pick a classic Disney character, how do you relate and why?
I'm pretty sure, at one point in a person's life, everyone needs to consider how Disney affected their childhood. I am no different, as a child, I was that girl who would watch the same Disney movies over and over again until my parents had every line of each movie memorized.
To this day, I wouldn't be surprised if either of my parents could act out Pocahontas and Beauty and the Beast on command.
As to which character I would relate to the most, I believe most would agree, I would be Tinkerbell.
Tinkerbell (although being a fairy in Never-Never Land), is a feisty, theatrical character who has no problem being honest (even though she can't exactly talk). She functions through one emotion at a time, and tries to rationalize her insane behavior. She's funny, loyal, hot-headed and yet totally loveable. People can't help but love the little pixie for all she is.
Now, of course, not all of those characteristics are a good thing - but we're all a work in progress. I don't feel the need to explain WHY I relate to this character, because if you know me, it's pretty obvious.
So there you have it! If you think another classic Disney character would suit me better, I would LOVE to hear it. I would always love to hear which classic Disney character YOU think you'd relate to best and why.
Side story: When I was around 6 or 7, while watching Pocahontas (one of my all time favorite Disney classics) I would crawl around on the floor like Pocahontas would... talk about getting into character!
Signed,
gypsy girl
I'm pretty sure, at one point in a person's life, everyone needs to consider how Disney affected their childhood. I am no different, as a child, I was that girl who would watch the same Disney movies over and over again until my parents had every line of each movie memorized.
To this day, I wouldn't be surprised if either of my parents could act out Pocahontas and Beauty and the Beast on command.
As to which character I would relate to the most, I believe most would agree, I would be Tinkerbell.
Tinkerbell (although being a fairy in Never-Never Land), is a feisty, theatrical character who has no problem being honest (even though she can't exactly talk). She functions through one emotion at a time, and tries to rationalize her insane behavior. She's funny, loyal, hot-headed and yet totally loveable. People can't help but love the little pixie for all she is.
Now, of course, not all of those characteristics are a good thing - but we're all a work in progress. I don't feel the need to explain WHY I relate to this character, because if you know me, it's pretty obvious.
So there you have it! If you think another classic Disney character would suit me better, I would LOVE to hear it. I would always love to hear which classic Disney character YOU think you'd relate to best and why.
Side story: When I was around 6 or 7, while watching Pocahontas (one of my all time favorite Disney classics) I would crawl around on the floor like Pocahontas would... talk about getting into character!
Signed,
gypsy girl
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Mindy's list of 20 topics.
So I have found what I shall be blogging about for the next 18 days. 18, you ask? Well yes, because my dear cousin Mindy (my newest inspiration for the next 18 days) made her first two topics about me going to visit her. So I'm gunna group together topic 1, 2 and 3 for the first day. That way I don't offend any other cousins (because, lets face it, I have a lot of cousins).
Topic 1 & 2 combined.
Yes, my dearest cousin, I do love you very much and I want to come visit you ASAP. I'll talk to the parental units and get right on that.
Okay, NOW for the actual topic of the day... Which person in the Bible do I most relate to and why?
Yikes. What a question. I barely know how to answer that one.
My first initial thought is Ruth, the daughter-in-law of Naomi. To paraphrase, this is how the story goes. Naomi had a husband, two sons and two daughters-in-law. Her husband and two sons die, so she tells her two daughters-in-law to go home to their families. One of her daughters-in-law does, Orpah left with a heavy heart. But Ruth stays. She has a loyalty towards her mother-in-law and does not want to leave. So it happens that through Ruth staying she ends up meeting and marrying her new husband, Boaz.
Okay, but the question still remains, how can I relate to this woman from the Bible? I believe, like Ruth, I have the same sense of loyalty. I try to know where I am most needed and stay there for however long I am needed. Though Ruth did not know God's ultimate plan of good for her life, she was obedient to Him. That is how I want to be.
I guess she is a role model to me. I strive to be as obedient to the Lord as Ruth was. Not only was she obedient to the Lord, but she also respected the authority placed in her life, her mother-in-law. I like her story because it encourages me, that through obedience to God, his purpose and plan for your life is easier seen. Not that it's easy, I mean, she lost her husband, but through obedience, gained a new family who led to the line of David, and eventually, Jesus.
So there you have it. Day 1 of 18. Topics about life, serious or silly, that will hopefully challenge both you and me.
I hope you take time to really think about who YOU relate to most in the Bible and why. Simply because it helps put into perspective who you are and who you want to be. Ultimately, we all strive as Christians to become more like Jesus, so maybe think of a characteristic of Jesus that you know you need to work on and try very hard today or maybe the entire week to put that characteristic into practice. Not just in your heart, but also through your actions.
Signed,
gypsy girl
Topic 1 & 2 combined.
Yes, my dearest cousin, I do love you very much and I want to come visit you ASAP. I'll talk to the parental units and get right on that.
Okay, NOW for the actual topic of the day... Which person in the Bible do I most relate to and why?
Yikes. What a question. I barely know how to answer that one.
My first initial thought is Ruth, the daughter-in-law of Naomi. To paraphrase, this is how the story goes. Naomi had a husband, two sons and two daughters-in-law. Her husband and two sons die, so she tells her two daughters-in-law to go home to their families. One of her daughters-in-law does, Orpah left with a heavy heart. But Ruth stays. She has a loyalty towards her mother-in-law and does not want to leave. So it happens that through Ruth staying she ends up meeting and marrying her new husband, Boaz.
Okay, but the question still remains, how can I relate to this woman from the Bible? I believe, like Ruth, I have the same sense of loyalty. I try to know where I am most needed and stay there for however long I am needed. Though Ruth did not know God's ultimate plan of good for her life, she was obedient to Him. That is how I want to be.
I guess she is a role model to me. I strive to be as obedient to the Lord as Ruth was. Not only was she obedient to the Lord, but she also respected the authority placed in her life, her mother-in-law. I like her story because it encourages me, that through obedience to God, his purpose and plan for your life is easier seen. Not that it's easy, I mean, she lost her husband, but through obedience, gained a new family who led to the line of David, and eventually, Jesus.
So there you have it. Day 1 of 18. Topics about life, serious or silly, that will hopefully challenge both you and me.
I hope you take time to really think about who YOU relate to most in the Bible and why. Simply because it helps put into perspective who you are and who you want to be. Ultimately, we all strive as Christians to become more like Jesus, so maybe think of a characteristic of Jesus that you know you need to work on and try very hard today or maybe the entire week to put that characteristic into practice. Not just in your heart, but also through your actions.
Signed,
gypsy girl
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
It's a new year!
Hey all you bloggers,
As par usual, I have been absolutely terrible in thinking of what to blog about next! Although, I can't say I didn't warn you this would happen... Because I did.
In this new year of 2012, unlike a lot of people, I didn't really make a new years resolution. Though, off the top of my head, I could think of many that I could have made, but decided against it. I didn't make any, because I knew I wouldn't follow through. It's like when you tell someone you'll pray for them, but then forget. (Which I have also been working on)
Don't get me wrong, I think resolutions can be really great, so long as you don't follow in my footsteps and about 10 days in, give up, forget or procrastinate.
So as I sit here and write this nonsensical blog, I'm still trying my best to think of what in the world to actually blog about. Lets face it, unless I have a topic or goal, I never get anywhere with these things! Of course, I could always do what I'm doing right now, which is rant about virtually nothing, but I feel like that might get really old, really fast.
Okay, I have decided... Not what I'm going to blog about, but how to find my topic. I need help from my fellow bloggers and readers (if I even have any that is). So, if you have a good topic that I could use, feel free to tell me. I don't want this blog to just sit around and collect dust... so to speak.
I'll be thinking too, don't worry, we'll make this a virtual think-tank thing.
Signed,
the gypsy girl
As par usual, I have been absolutely terrible in thinking of what to blog about next! Although, I can't say I didn't warn you this would happen... Because I did.
In this new year of 2012, unlike a lot of people, I didn't really make a new years resolution. Though, off the top of my head, I could think of many that I could have made, but decided against it. I didn't make any, because I knew I wouldn't follow through. It's like when you tell someone you'll pray for them, but then forget. (Which I have also been working on)
Don't get me wrong, I think resolutions can be really great, so long as you don't follow in my footsteps and about 10 days in, give up, forget or procrastinate.
So as I sit here and write this nonsensical blog, I'm still trying my best to think of what in the world to actually blog about. Lets face it, unless I have a topic or goal, I never get anywhere with these things! Of course, I could always do what I'm doing right now, which is rant about virtually nothing, but I feel like that might get really old, really fast.
Okay, I have decided... Not what I'm going to blog about, but how to find my topic. I need help from my fellow bloggers and readers (if I even have any that is). So, if you have a good topic that I could use, feel free to tell me. I don't want this blog to just sit around and collect dust... so to speak.
I'll be thinking too, don't worry, we'll make this a virtual think-tank thing.
Signed,
the gypsy girl
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