Reader's Block

I love to read and recently nothing is catching my attention!! It is killing me because this is the first time I have actually had time during the school year to read for pleasure and I can't seem to find anything. I have been reading a few books here and there but nothing is speaking to me. So, any suggestions?!?! I like pretty much everything except science fiction, and horror. Please help me out!!

Music on the mind

Music on the mind.

I have been listening to these three guys constantly because they are so amazing.
Check them out!!!!

www.myspace.com/levismith
Local Lubbock artist with a great talent!

www.myspace.com/davebarnes
His music will mostly likely make it in my wedding one day :)

www.myspace.com/mattwertz
Comforts me in the car on road trips


Life is great these days. I am comforted everyday with great friends, and a loving family. By the way, pray for those affected by Hurricane Ike. My brother and dad just retreated here for a couple days because they are running on a week without power. It makes you appreciate the little things :)
That's all for now, hope everyone is doing well!

Much Love!

I'm in my 20s.....

I'm 22. I never ever thought I would say that I was in my 20's. I know I'm young, but this is the age that you always talk about when you are 13 with braces. I don't really know what I thought I would be doing at this age, but I imagined it pure bliss with no worries...hmmm...interesting.

I have learned so much in my 22 years, and I cannot imagine what the rest of my life holds. I had a bit of a breakdown on Monday, which was officially my 22nd birthday. I came home from classes feeling a little special in my own mind, although every single person that saw me that day had no idea I had just officially reached my "20's." I felt a bit lonely I think, due to that fact that most of my dearest friends don't live in Lubbock anymore, and my family is about 500 miles away. I started crying cause I'm sensitive, and realized that there was more to life than just being able to do everything legally. In my 22 years I have learned most of all that family is extremely important and those relationships are worth working at. My mother is probably one of my best friends, and I know people say that's not possible, and she is my mother, but we have a nice line between friend and mother. I guess you could say I was lucky. My dad is a man worthy of praise, and has taken care of me all of my life, and not just monetarily. My brothers are the sweetest things to walk the earth, and they treat me like a princess. Really.

All this to say, I have also learned that not everyone loves me the way they do, and there are people that will disappoint. People are crazy. They really are. I have met some looneys, and I guess I was a bit disappointed with humanity because I grew up rather naive. I thought everyone was good, and everyone loved each other and wanted the best for others. This is just not the case. In the Bible, especially in a lot of the Psalms "evildoers" and the "wicked" are spoken about often. I don't know if I thought they were kidding, but those people do exist, or else they wouldn't be mentioned. I have had a hard time dealing with the fact that man is flawed, and we will experience broken hearts, lonliness, shame, and hurt. We will also experience new trust, redemption, love, deliverance.

I read Psalm 37 today and it really spoke to me.

David writes to not fret because of evildoers, but Trust in the Lord, Commit your way to the Lord, Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him for He will deliver you and give you the desires of your heart.

Let me Update you.

It's been so long!!

I have started school back in Lubbock and it has been absolutely wonderful. Things have been going so well, which always makes me think that something horrible is about to happen. I am often on my knees when I am going through hard times...which was pretty much the entirety of my whole senior year of college. Now, for the final round of my undergrad I stepped on campus with a smile on my face and a renewed spirit, and I can't forget to stay on my knees even though I'm finally happy.


I have exciting news and events for you to hear about! I am Peter Pan in Peter Pan in November which I am absolutely stoked about! I have all speaking lines and no singing, which is actually going to be a challenge but great for me as an artist. And the fact that I have to be a 14 year old boy presents itself as a huge endeavor as well. I like little boys, so I think this might work. Also, one of my dear childhood friends Brittany, is having her baby boy in November too, which she is anxiously awaiting, and so am I, cause I'm going to be an aunt. :)


My cousin is getting married in Virginia and my whole family is going, including Mark who lives in Colorado, and whom I haven't seen since June. So, I'm anxious for that!
Also, I think I have decided that I want to go to Graduate school. I have been really praying about this, and I know this is what I want to do, but I just don't know where. That is my next hurdle in planning my future. I know God will provide the wisdom I need to make these decisions but it's all happening so fast!

Well, everything in my world is at peace for the moment and God has been holding me in his arms like he promised. I'm grateful for today and all the blessing that I have been given.

Goodbye for now. Next time I post I will be 22!! yay!

Give it up. Literally.

I didn't really feel like blogging today.
But so much is running through my mind I thought it would help. So I am going to use this entry to just let off some steam and possibly prevent upcoming stress.
These are just a few neurotic thoughts running through my mind....

"Ok, so I need to make a list of all the things I need to do. That list looks lame, I really don't have that much to do. I want to practice everyday for an hour, run every morning, eat healthy, watch the olympics, have a serious quiet time everyday, pack my car, pick out a bike. How am I gonna fit a bike in my car along with all the other crap I need to take to Lubbock? I really need to get a job when I get to Lubbock. Where though? I want to work somewhere like Starbucks. I don't even know if I have time for a job. I hate interviews. I really need to practice, Ms. McNeil is gonna kill me when she hears my first voice lesson. I feel fat. Maybe because it's that time of the month, or because I'm fatter. You're not fat. It could be worse. I don't care, I just feel fat. Well, I'll just start eating better. I was doing so good, and then I ate like crap in Germany. Nicole, you were Germany, get over it. Ok. I feel like I want to cut my hair. No, I just know as soon as I do, I'll freak out and want long hair. No I won't. I didn't last time. Well, maybe this time is different. You just got a trim, don't cut it yet. I want to get married. Well, I do but I don't. I just want to find that man that God has prepared me for. Where is he? I'm freaking waiting. I feel like if I just sat down for even five minutes and prayed about all of this I'd feel better. God doesn't answer all this in just five minutes. Shoot He could take five years if He wanted. I wish He were more timely. What does that even mean? I wish he followed my timeline? Get a grip. Give it up. Literally."

So close, Yet so far

I miss you.
I miss America.
I didn't want to say because I am seeing so many new things and meeting amazing people.
But I finally convinced myself that it is okay to be homesick. Especially, since I am close (yet so far) from going home.
We visited Wust about a week ago, which is a tiny tiny village, where we sang in a sweet little church for the village and they were so receptive, again. Everytime we are about to perform I think to myself, if I have to sing this song again, I'm gonna shoot myself, and then I sing and see what a gift I gave them, and thank God that I even had enough energy and breath to sing.
After Wust, we finished up our class in Quedlinburg and said goodbye to my host family. They were so amazing. I will definitely see them again. I have to.
We visited Leipzig, which is a younger, more energetic city. It is smaller than Berlin, really easy to navigate, and a lot of young college students. It was my favorite city by far. I felt really comfortable, and enjoyed the history and the parks. Yesterday I took that afternoon to myself and went to this big park and laid in the grass for about an hour and a half. Before I left, I bought a bottle of water and some blueberries. I sat in between two beautiful huge trees in front of a pond, and laid my head on my bag and read my book until I fell asleep. It was perfect.
We just got to Dresden today, and honestly the only thing I wanted to do was eat, relax, and get on the internet to see some form of life back home.
Two days here, and then my parents and little brother are coming on TUESDAY!! I am counting down the minutes...(this is slightly to make my mom feel guilty and make her come too)
I love you America, I will be home soon.
Ciao.

Halberstadt

Yesterday I visited a small town just northwest of Quedlinburg and it was somewhat of a life changing experience for me. Most of this trip I have just been following the crowd. Literally. We travel in groups and follow the next thing that is on the agenda, and we really don't know where we are ever headed, we just know we are going. Yesterday was one of my greatest followings yet.
Halberstadt is a small town that was part of East Germany so the historical side of this place was unreal. The man that was showing us the town showed us specifically where the jews lived, and where there were walls of segretation built up, and even a street named Judenstrasse(Jewish street). It was so fascinating to see, and most of this town was bombed during the war, but there are still remains, and it really tugs at your heart.
We had a concert planned in the Dom in Halberstadt at 5pm. This Dom(Cathedral) is humongous and incredibly beautiful. Most of our concerts have been small, but with incredibly receptive audiences. We rehearsed for a while, and finally walked out onto the area where we were to sing, and there were about a 100 Germans waiting for our concert to begin. I was shocked! They were standing in the back! Now, it is not the quantity of an audience, it really is the quality, but they were all so anxious to hear the music. The music. They probably had no idea where Texas Tech was, or what American teens looked like, or what all of our English pieces meant. They were there because they had an opportunity to hear beautiful music in a sacred place. It was so captivating. I was completely overwhelmed and saw again why I love what I do. I could have no idea who you are, not speak your language, or ever see you again, but I still can share my music with you despite all of those things.
Many people see Classical music as boring, and often as a dying artform. Yesterday I saw it as a living being that took me by my hand and walked me through new possibilites and a new look on life.
This is a conversation I have often....
What is your major?
Vocal Performance
Oh, what do you want to do with that?
Sing
Oh...(and proceed to get the, well that's nice, it's never gonna happen, you're a fool, do something that can pay the bills look)
I don't care. I do care. But I love music. I love how it makes me feel, I love how it brings people of all ages, races, places, etc. together. I love how certain songs remind me of certain times in my life, certain people, or certain emotions that I have.

The man touring us around Halberstadt said to us in his broken English...
I am not a musician, I am only a lover of music. I cried.

A Masterpiece

I've been part of a masterpiece all of my life.
Yesterday I went on a long bike ride with my host family outside of town to the "Devil's Wall" and the Devil's Wall was great, but the journey on the way opened my eyes. I saw the most beautiful countryside, and it seriously instantly filled me with joy. God fashioned every single thing in this world exactly the way He wanted it to be, and it just amazes me everytime I actually appreciate it. He fashioned me too. He fashioned me into a masterpiece. Exactly the way He wanted me. He wanted me here. He wanted me to learn the things I am learning here, and benefit from the people I am with.

I have so many more thoughts but we are headed out of town for the weekend, so I'll have to fill you in later.

Until then,
Nicole

I still can't stop Smiling

Quedlinburg has been so good to me I don't know where to begin to tell you how wonderful it has been.

Wolfgang and Sylvia have breakfast for us every morning and it is such a pleasant time. Truthfully, it is my favorite part of everyday. Of course, it is difficult at moments because we are thinking of things to say to eachother and nevertheless in different languages, but it the satisfaction of figuring out what the other is saying in a whole new language, and yet still feel like you are growing and getting to know eachother. It is beautiful. Really. I have had a joyous time getting to know their characters through different sounds and movements.

Today we had Milchkaffee with them in die Garten this afternoon. It was so delightful. Wolfgang makes fun of me for putting too much sugar in my coffee...but their coffee here is MUCH stronger than in America, and they drink it much more often. He said (in German) "I was the sweetest girl"...of course because of my sugar intake :). I must tell you though, my coffee intake has sky rocketed and my water intake has plummeted so I am feeling a little odd. It is good though, my body is slowly gaining strength from the different foods and the atmosphere it has been thrown into. Wolfgang just bought a new motorbike not to long ago, and today they went and bought him a motorbike jacket. He looks so snazzy! He modeled for us after coffee in the garden, it was the cutest thing.

We had our first concert in the Basilli Kirche in town, and we had an amazing turnout! We had about 40 people show up to our concert, and I think they loved it. I sang a trio, and aria in German so I was nervous about that, because the Germans tend to be a little more judgemental when it comes to performing. If they don't like your performance, they will let you know! Wolfgang said my German was good, so that totally made my night. :) We performed many different arias and opera scenes, and it was well taken. We then went out to the Brauhaus with Sylvia and Wolfgang and has some wine, and man do I feel great. A night with new friends, good wine, and a performance well done. Today was wonderful, and tomorrow will a day filled with new adventures. Again, I can't tell you how blessed I feel right now. I'm truly overwhelmed with God's grace.

I still can't stop smiling.

Home Sweet Home

I arrived in the little quaint town of Quedlinburg yesterday and I was completely overwhelmed with the beauty and peace I immediately found in this town. Here will be where I will stay for the rest of my time here in Germany, aside from little weekend excursions here and there. I met my host family, Sylvia and Wolfgang Wasserthal, and to say they are wonderful is not enough. They greeted Anna and I with open arms and I had silent tears of joy to feel so at home so fast.

They showed us around their home town, which is no bigger than probably the entire campus of Texas Tech in Lubbock. I am with Anna in their guest house, which is a whole houst in itself. We have our room, kitchen, bathroom, living area, computer room, etc. It is a half timbered house that was built in the 1600s. Wow!! It is absolutely amazing. Sylvia speaks english well, although we still keep a dictionary around just in case. Wolgang speaks no english, but with my understanding of German, and our dynamic hands we are communicating very well.

They fed us dinner last night, which consisted of bread, cheeses, meats(what we think of lunch meats), and juice. They usually have their big meals at lunch, and then cold smaller dinners. I have not stopped smiling since I stepped foot into their home. Thank you God for this amazing opportunity!! We had breakfast this morning, and it was bread, of course, cheeses, jellies, coffee(they love coffee), and a hardboiled egg. They eat their hardboiled eggs differently by hitting in half with a knife, and then scooping it out bite by bite with a small spoon. I just love it all. We are now rehearsing all day for our first concert on Tuesday. I am so blessed to be here. I can't wait to tell you more tomorrow.

Berlin Buffet

I have a staring problem.
I have had it for a long time and I'm finally embracing it, and actually
starting to love it.
My staring problem has helped me discover very unique facts about people. Airports are my very favorite place, a huge feast for my eyes. A buffet, if you will.

Anyhow, so naturally I have been staring at people since I've gotten here and I wanted to share some of my random discoveries, and let you in on some facts you might have not known before.

(These might say German people as a whole, and of course there are always exceptions, etc. etc.)

Germans never match, which I LOVE.
Germans love animals.
Germans have a different idea of what personal space is than Americans.
Germans NEVER SLEEP. I know I said that already in my last blog, but I swear they don't.
Germans aren't really terribly loud in public places. Such as, trains, etc. They have this subtle tone to their voices that don't carry and annoy others.
Germans love to be outside, and don't know life without a bicycle.
Germans love beer...duh. Partly because it is significantly cheaper than any other beverage.
Germans work. I don't know about you, but I imagined Germans just sitting around half naked, making out in a beautiful park all day long, but they actually do work.
Germans seem more comfortable in their own skin. You won't see these stick skinny girls, or sheek looking men showing themselves off in the middle of the street. It's a nice change. But if you like that sort of thing, go to London.
Germans have a beautiful language, opposed to what we thought to be very harsh.
Germans like to be German. They have a certain respect and love for their country. It's really touching.

I know there is more, but it's only been four days so I'll have much to discover, and many more buffets to enjoy. :) Until then...Ciao.


p.s. I swear I'll get pictures up when I can...

Berlin!

Hallo!!

I am in Germany and loving it! I actually had jetlag really bad and
I did not get any sleep for about 3 days but I finally got a good night's
rest last night. Today I finally felt up to letting you in on my adventures in Berlin.

I've been on the go since I got here but I'm getting used to the fast pace.
I really don't know how to describe everything so far, it really is just so peaceful
to be in another place, not worrying about everyday duties or burdens. I have seen
so many amazing historical places since being here...my favorite part of history is world
war II so of course, this is the place to be for that. I'm staying in a hostel with lots
of other traveling young people, it's really fun until you want to sleep. These people never
sleep!!! Never! New York is not the city that never sleeps...if your bars close at all you sleep.

Berlin is such a diverse city, it makes it so much more comfortable for warming up to the country
before I head over to the small town of Quedlinburg. I use my German as often as possible, this will take some time. God has already been showing me things about myself, and about others and I've only been here three days! I am here in Berlin until Saturday morning and then I head to
meet my host family in Quedlinburg and I cannot wait for that!!!

Today I got some downtime by myself exploring the city and I tried to look as German as possible. I even ordered my lunch and coffee in German and they answered me back in German. That's a big deal! The minute they figure out you're American they just answer you in English...and it's semi embarrassing.... So, today was great, because I need downtime to myself often. I went to the Deutschehistoriche Museum, (the history museum.) It was sooo interesting, it told about German from the 100's until present day....an amazing country that has been through so much. Then I went
a book sale at University in the city, it was so relaxing and fun!! I bought a dictionary :)

Anyhow, I only have five minutes left on my internet timer deal...so, I have so much more to say but this keyboard is weird, and it's taking me a little longer to type than normal so Ciao for now!

Pictures coming as soon as I can get them downloaded!!
Miss you friends : )

Happy 4th

So I decided to stay in the states for the 4th. In Germany, July 3 is the same as
July 4th. I couldn't miss out on hot dogs, watching Sandlot, parades, fireworks, or a holiday without my family. We went to our town's annual parade, which was hot but very fun.



I think I loved seeing the kids more than the actual parade. Kids love everything
and anything if it gives them something to put into their mouths or has lots of
colors. Holidays are such a joy to see so many people getting together for one celebration. Hope everyone had a good fourth! Ok, now I really am leaving for
Germany tomorrow morning at 6:30! I fly to Newark, have a layover, and then I'm off.
Now I'm just excited. I'm all packed, chacos on my feet, burt's bees in the purse, and an open heart and mind for the great adventure ahead!

Talk to you in Deutschland!!

Hi Ho It's off to Deustchland I Go

So, I am leaving for Germany in t minus 48 hours.

Nervous, scared, excited, giddy, hesitant, hopeful, relieved, emotional, carefree are just a few things I'm feeling... tehe.

I know this adventure and great opportunity is going be amazing for me and I can't wait to see what God does with my spirit. I am naturally very adventurous and spontaneous but I definitely have had my nervous moments in the past couple of weeks. I don't speak German, I speak a little but a little hey what's up? is about the extent of it. I love the laid back nature of the German people and their constant awareness of the beautiful nature surrounding them, this I will LOVE. I will be staying with a German couple in Quedlinburg. They sent me an email and made me feel excited and so welcome. Here's a site about the little town I'll be staying in...www.quedlinburg.de. Check it out, it's such a quaint, sweet little town.

So, I will probably not blog until I arrive in Germany, but please keep up with me and my adventures. Any contact or feedback from my fellow Americans :) would be greatly comforting and appreciated.

Tschuss
Nicole

*picture is of me in Germany 2 summers ago*

A Life Free of Expectation

A life free of expectation....what does this mean??



I've been pondering this for quite sometime. I don't
really know what it means to live without expectation
but I think it's very wise. Not in the sense that
we should settle for less than what God's grace
has allowed us to deserve, but being aware and open to
anything that crosses our path of life. To not have
certain expectations of how our life turns out, completely
letting God control the journeys of our lives.

I starting practicing Yoga this past semester at school
and one of the biggest mantras, or thoughts that was
encouraged to think about was having no expectation
of your practice. At the beginning of our practice, we
thought to ourselves what we wanted out of it, then we
continued with our class, then at the end we remembered
what our intention was for our practice. Whether it was
met or not, we let it go.

Let it go. I am free of expectation. This was my mantra.
I had nothing to live up to, other than what I needed and
had in the moment. How can I apply this to my spiritual life?
Is it more positive or negative to live free of expectations?
How much more beneficial would life be if we were able to just
let things go? Not that we don't care, but to take it, recognize
that it happened, and let it go.

Just words and thoughts. The monkey is for your thoughtful pleasure.

Blueberry Heaven

For those of you who are not aware...I love blueberries. Love them.
Need them. Want them. Love them. It's bad.

It all started when I had mono two summers ago and I came to Houston for
the summer. My mom is all about getting better the natural way, blah blah, :) so
she told me if I just ate blueberries all summer I would get better because they
contain antioxidants. So, I did, and I got better, and I'm not sure the blueberries
had anything to do with it, but I went with it. Mom's always know best.

I would have them with me all year around but unfortunately, if
they aren't in season they are like 25 dollars per berry. Ok, not
really, but they are expensive. So, today my mom and I treated
ourselves to a beautiful morning in a huge blueberry farm picking
some delicious berries.

I look forward to this every summer.
You can't buy berries like these, they are just oh so sweet and juicy.
A true summer delight, and for those of you in the Houston
area you can treat yourself to a blueberry picking morning too.
It's just 1.50 per pound, and no extra costs to pick.
Visit http://www.moorheadsblueberryfarm.com for more info!

It made my Saturday. Have a blessed day.

Silent Strength

I've been reading Colossians lately, and it's amazing. I've realized
that silent strength is an amazing gift to have, and one that I need.
To give anonymously, and not just money or material goods, but prayer, compassion, love...
It's so hard to give and get nothing in return that is immediate or
materialistic...unfortunately. We are people of impatience and we need
affirmation when we do good things. Affirmation that we are good, that
we deserve to be praised, and that we have somehow made someone or something
else better. That is great, but I feel like God is calling us to a very
humble silent strength. In Colossians 3 God speaks about putting on 'tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another'...and a lot of times you do these things unnoticed, which is good for us. It's good for us to do things where we don't receive immediate praise, but that we seek those things that are above, and not on things on this earth. When we forgive, we do this often just within ourselves,
and not make a big to do about how you forgave one that did you wrong. How many
times have we done our God wrong?? He forgives, loves, and waits patiently for us to
return to Him.

"But above all things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful." Colossians 3:14-15

Happy Mother's Day

Yes, I know this is almost a week late but I wanted
to be able to show some pictures of our Mother's Day.

The whole family was up in Colorado for my
brother's graduation at the Prep School in Colorado.
We had an amazing weekend, it's really always an adventure
when all of the Mendez's are together.

We took my mom to this authentic Korean place for lunch
and it was delicious, we all wanted to die when we left
because we are ridiculously full. Then, we went for a
hike, and if you know my mother, she loves the outdoors.
It was a really special for us all together, and I know
my mom loved it.

We did have a slight mishap during the hike...you will see
the full affect in the pictures, but my mother fell during
the hike right after telling my brother's to be
careful (of course) and her butt hit right on top of the point
of a rock. It was nasty folks. She just laid on the trail
and was laughing/moaning. Of course, my sweet youngest brother
offers her water, my other brother, Mark, offers to help
her up, and I am there laughing and taking pictures. I just
love her. Good news is, she was okay, huge bruise right on the
butt, but ok, and I knew it would be funny later so I just
HAD to take the pictures during all the action.

I wanted to say thank you to my mother. She has been my rock
at times, and I don't know where I would be today without her.

Goodbye Hogwarts....

Well, today marks an end of a big chapter of my life.

I have just finished the whole Harry Potter series. I'm so
sad to be departing with it. I feel like it was a journey
that I shared with the characters in the book, as well as
all of the 'real' people I shared it with.

It truly is a remarkable read, I was never a believer whenever
it was the "cool" thing to do, but some of friends told me
to just read the first couple and if you're not hooked then
don't bother. Oh, but oh, I was hooked and I have been reading
ever since.

It was such a remarkable adventure, and if you get the chance to
just read for fun, let yourself, because it truly can open up the
mind into some incredible imagination. : )

We're MOVING!

Well, by the grace of God we are moving.

Seriously. We have been looking to rent a house,
or just a bigger place and nothing was working out.
Then we got a phone call, and this perfect little
house was pretty much just offered to us. Not too
expensive, big, new kitchen, a few blocks from school,
hard wood floors, an extra room!
It's truly a blessing, and we are so excited.

I keep saying we... Pam and I.

So, I started packing up my stuff this past week and
I've realized how much goes into something that you
make your home. I live in a shoebox,so I often
think what's to miss?? But we have been
here for two years now and it holds so many memories
that it will be so sad to go.

My mom and dad moved to Canada after they got married 22
years ago, and I can't imagine moving everything you've
known for like 25 years and just heading up to what feels
like nothing.

Luckily, I am just moving across town so if I get sad about
it, which hopefully won't happen often, because I love our
new house! then I can swing by and remember.

Pictures to come when we move at the end of MAY!

i.

i was browsing some blogs and found this.

it's really neat.

i am: blogging to clear the mind.
i think: I know everything.
i know: I don't know everything.
i want: to live an abundant life.
i have: been known to have a staring problem.
i wish: for more faith in God for my future.
i hate: cereal with no milk.
i miss: my family a lot right now.
i fear: not being appreciated.
i feel: hopeful and content.
i hear: the wind blowing outside my window.
i smell: the garlic noodles I just ate.
i crave: vacation.
i search: with an open heart, most of the time.
i wonder: who will get married first, my brother or I? He's two years younger...and it's the ongoing joke in my family but I secretly am scared that it will be him.
i regret: not loving to read sooner in my life.
i love: taking a bath and going straight to bed.
i ache: for lonely people, and suffering children.
i care: about my skin.
i always: eat breakfast.
i am not: a cat lover.
i believe: that my God can do anything.
i dance: in my room alone sometimes...and pretend I'm a rockstar.
i sing: all the time.
i don’t always: take a shower...shocker.
i fight: with microsoft word a lot.
i write: in my journal, checks, make lists, blog.
i win: everyday.
i lose: everyday.
i never: make my bed.
i confuse: spanish words and german words.
i listen: to music all the time.
i can usually be found: in my room toodleing, or at the school of music.
i am scared: of very few things.
i need: quiet time.
i am happy about: leaving for Germany in a month and a half.

I'm back

I love writing and I love blogging, and
I have no idea why I have not blogged.

I missed you blogger.

Well, I am back, and heading to
Germany this summer so hopefully I
will be blogging about that. : )

I have many adventures to come
and I want to share them with you, so
here I am starting back from square one.

Welcome. : )