Don't Waste Your Life Away

Hey yall! So this week I really wanna talk about something serious. Recently, a guy I was in LEAD with at MSU passed away in a car wreck & it really made me think about how precious and unexpected life really is. He was only 23 and was one of the most kind, caring, and funny people I have ever known. There wasn't anything physically wrong with him. He was a young, healthy guy who enjoyed life. Then the next day he was gone. It's so strange to think that we could just die at any moment, whenever God decides it's time for us to leave this Earth. So it's important not to waste the time we have on this Earth. If you don't already have a relationship with God, then I strongly recommend doing that NOW cuz you never know what will happen. Luckily, Joey knew the Lord and was saved. I feel that is the most important decision you will ever make in your life! Hell is a terrifying place and the only way to save yourself is to follow God and have a relationship with him. Since Joey died, I realized how many young people that I knew have passed away just since I graduated high school, and it scares me to think that they were just like me, living a life with family and friends who loved them. They had a future ahead of them. Most of them didn't ask to die, and the ones that did felt as if they had no way out cuz no one cared to show them that even if they felt as if no one loved them that God was/is ALWAYS there for them. It breaks my heart to see people who think they are gonna live for a long time and don't have to make a decision about their destiny, but the truth is that they could die at any second. Morbid, I know! I truly believe that we should all take something away from this: 1. don't waste your life and live it to the fullest, and 2. make sure you have a relationship with God before it's too late. I had to get that off my chest. Sorry for being so morbid! I promise next week will be much happier. Hope yall have a great week!

Live for God & Love for Music!
-Patience <3 =)

The Kindness of a Stranger

Hey yall! I have begun to see that people aren't as mean as I thought. With the cold weather my car has been acting up, and when your car gets stuck in the snow, people are a lot more willing to help out cuz they understand your pain. Like after the first time we had a huge storm my car battery was messing up and I had to get people to jump it, but then my car got stuck in a parking spot. Some random guy ran up to my car, that he just happened to be passing by at the time, and tried to push the car. Even though he couldn't get it to move he tried so hard and even tried to use an ice scraper to get ice from under my tires. My friends later pushed the car out later, but it was so sweet that he didn't know me and was willing to help no questions asked. Another example was today my car got stuck in snow, AGAIN, when I was trying to put a poster in my friend Lauren's truck cuz she has a broken foot and can't really get her knee scooter through the snow. This random, and attractive, guy just happened to be jogging by and ran to my car and told me to drive forward while he pushed. Just like last time this guy had no idea who I was and was still willing to help me out. God definitely had a hand in those situations and placed someone there at just the right time. So grateful! It seems that people that we don't know are the ones that are more willing to help out a lot of time. It's the kindness of a stranger.
But I also had some amazingly nice things come from people I know too. I'm going to New York this summer for summer project, and my grandma is totally against me going. So I called her up the day before her birthday just to chat and she says that she got my support letter and sent me $50 of the $3,250 that I need. So awesome! Then she proceeded to say that my dad was sending me money too and was asking people for addresses so I could send out more letters to people to raise the money. Woah! Such a God thing! My dad even gave me a check from the woman that does his taxes and she just gave him a $50 check to give to me towards NYC. Another act of kindness from a stranger! I don't deserve any of this, and I that it's God who is providing all of this. I will forever be amazed at how amazing the people in my life are!

The songs this week are just random songs that have been stuck in my head. So here they are:

1. "Mug Shot" by Max Schneider
2. "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry
3. "Burn" by Ellie Goulding
4. "Hollywood Ending" by Hollywood Ending
5. "Adorable" by Artist Vs Poet
6. "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore
7. "Counting Stars" by One Republic
8. "Demons" by Imagine Dragons
9. "Just the Girl" by The Click Five
10. "On the Way Down" by Ryan Cabrera

That's about it for this week yall! I'll see ya next post! Have a great day & week! 

God Bless!

-Patience <3 =)

Working the Night Shift

Hey yall! I may have mentioned this in an earlier post, but I have a new job as a desk worker on campus. I work the late shift (either 1-5 am or 5-9 am usually). I am surprisingly not as tired as I thought I would be & I am actually getting by well with little sleep. Tonight I am working 1-5 for the first time and it's going well so far. Some of the perks about my shift are that I get to go to different buildings that I would never go to if I didn't have this job, and I get to do some studying, homework, and sometimes catch up on shows. One time I watched 3 episodes of Teen Wolf in the time span of my shift. I also get to work when hardly anyone is walking through, so I get to pretty much get paid for doing almost nothing. It's pretty great! I don't like getting up early or staying up extra late, but it's a paycheck so I can't really complain. There's no one to bother you. You hardly see anybody, unless it's Thursday and they're coming back from partying all night. So far I haven't experienced that, but I've heard the horror stories. Unfortunately, I don't get to have my laptop so I'm forced to use the computer that is used for swiping people in. That means when people come in or have to check out I have to switch screens fast. For the most part I can't really complain about my job!

This week I am just going to have a random list of songs that I usually listen to when I'm just chilling out and not doing much.

1. "Dirty Little Secrets" by The All-American Rejects
2. "Somewhere in Neverland" by All Time Low
3. "Chocolate" by The 1975
4. "Three Cheers for Five Years" by Mayday Parade
5. "Lightning in a Bottle" by The Summer Set
6. "Adorable" by Artist Vs Poet
7. "Counting Stars" by One Republic
8. "Demons" by Imagine Dragons
9. "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore
10. "Jasey Rae" by All Time Low

There you have it folks! I hope yall have a great day! What are some songs you like to listen to chill out and relax?

Live for God & Love for Music!

-Patience <3 =)

Expectations

Hey yall! Have you ever had one of those weeks where you feel like everyone is just expecting too much from you? You have to dress a certain way, act a certain way, have certain opinions, and talk a certain way. If you have an off day or if you do just one little thing that is different, it's like you having to be sick or something. & it's not just from classes, it's from work, family, friends, peers, people walking down the street, & just everyone in society. The only person, at this point, that I really care about what they think of me is God, & I know that He loves me no matter what. I just get fed up with having to put on a front like I'm in the wrong if I forget about one little thing or just do something that's out of character for me. It's like I can't have a bad day or a bad day without making someone mad cuz they expected something from me that I didn't provide. The worst part is that I feel if I say anything then I'm a jerk for telling someone what I think. Even if it's someone I'm close to, I feel like I can't say anything without getting accused of acting really strange. Sometimes I just forget to do things cuz of the hundred thousand other things I have on my plate to worry about that desire my attention. I don't mean to forget things, it just happens & in the moment I can't do anything except say "sorry" & try to move on from the situation. Or there's those situations when I don't wanna hear someone complain about how sucky their day has been, but I don't feel like I can tell them that I don't wanna hear about it cuz, once again, I come out looking like the jerk & like I don't care about them. I do care, but in that moment I just don't wanna hear about something negative. Society expects too much out of us & the only way to deal with it most of the time is too sit back & listen & not say a word. It's the only way that you will for sure not look like the bad person in the situation. So, I have this blog to write all my feelings out & if you've made it to this point then sweet! but I understand if people don't wanna finish it cuz let's face it, I don't have expectations of anyone reading my blog. I'm glad I have a place to go to get out all of my feelings in a healthy way & if people read it then that's cool, but I don't write these in hopes that someone will read it. It's a way of getting things off my chest before I explode.

So now that that's over, here's the part you were probably actually waiting for.....MUSIC RECOMMENDATION TIME!!!!! This week are 10 songs that will probably help you let go of all your pent up emotions & rock out.

1. "Welcome to My Life" by Simple Plan
2. "All the Small Things" by Blink-182
3. "In Too Deep" by Sum 41
4. "American Idiot" by Green Day
5. "Honesty" by Cartel
6. "Ocean Avenue" by Yellowcard
7. "Lost in Stereo" by All Time Low
8. "Chin Up Kid" by Forever the Sickest Kids
9. "Oh Well, Oh Well" by Mayday Parade
10. "The Best Thing (That Never Happened)" by We Are The In Crowd

That's my list! Do you have anymore to add to the list? Hope yall have a great week & don't let the expectations of the world get you down. 

God Bless!

-Patience <3 =)

Brr! It's Cold Out Here!

Hey yall! I don't know about where you're from, but here in Kentucky it's been like a constant freezer for the past few weeks and it won't defrost! It's so cold! For some of you, you may think that 2 inches of snow and -9 degrees weather is nothing. Here in Kentucky we're not used to living in an ice cold tundra. We've had class everyday except for we had one 2 hour delay and we had one day where classes were canceled after 4 pm (which only affected one of my classes). Last night I was walking from my car to my dorm, and I thought my nose was going to fall off or something. Not cool! I'm just sick of having to bundle up like an Eskimo everyday. A few days my fingers had that stinging, burning numbness and I thought for sure hypothermia was setting in. I like to live by the rule of if the temperature is less than my age then I don't wanna go outside. The president of our college sent out an email and pretty much said our education was too important to cancel classes and that the salt they were putting down wasn't melting the ice. What the heck?! I would rather cancel classes than become frost bitten cuz of the weather! Sadly, I went to all my classes though and toughed the snow and ice. I guess the only good thing about this weather is that I have an excuse to wear scarves and hats and sweaters. There's my bit of positivity and the end of my rant.

This week my list will consist of songs that remind me of winter:

1. "Sweater Weather" by The Neighborhood
2. "Sweater Song" by Hedley
3. "Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?" from Frozen
4. "Baby It's Cold Outside" by Kurt and Blaine from Glee (my favorite version)
5. "Let It Go" by Demi Lovato
6. "Let It Go" by Idina Menzel from Frozen
7. "Winter Wonderland" by Bing Crosby
8. "Wake Me Up" by Avicii (just cuz I love this song)
9. "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson (makes me feel like staying inside)
10. "Counting Stars" by One Republic (not winter or coldness but a great song still)

That's it for this blog! Hop yall have a great week and I'll talk to you the next time I remember to do one of these things.

Live for God & Love for Music!

-Patience <3 =)

Happy 2014!!!!! (Plus Update)

Hey yall! Sorry I haven't been on here in what seems like forever! I have been super busy with everything. Christmas and New Year were great. Encounter was AMAZING! I'm back at school after working all break. I cut and died my hair back to brown (goodbye ginger!). Oh! I also found out yesterday I passed my Praxis I exam to get into the education program! Yeah that's pretty much where I have been. I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year! I can't believe it's already 2014! Things have been so chaotic and tiring that I have barely had time to do anything about it. Hopefully things will calm down for the most part this semester before I head to New York for a month this summer for summer project (did I fail to mention that earlier?). God has revealed things in my life and have showed me who and what I need in my life in order to keep my eyes focused on Him, and it has made me feel SO much better! This year is gonna be a new start. This is a new me and I couldn't be any more excited to see what God has in store for me! So that is where I'm at this point in my life: I'm just following God and living life the best I can, which means getting rid of the negative and focusing on bettering myself.

This week I don't have a playlist, but I have a artist recommendation. At Encounter there was a guy named Matt Papa who lead our praise and worship every morning, and he really inspired me both musically and spiritually. I encourage you to look him up on YouTube and watch his videos. My favorites are "The Story of God" (which is where he does basically spoken word and tells the story of God summed up in  10 minutes) and "The Ocean" (which is a beautiful song!). Go check him out at www.youtube.com/MattPapaTV. I promise you won't regret it.

I hope yall have a fantastic week, and I'll try to post more.

Live for God & Love for Music!
-Patience <3 =)

It's That Time of Year

Hey y'all! I am support pumped that it's almost Christmas! It's my favorite holiday & something about this time of year just makes me happy. One of the main  reasons for my happiness is that I get to celebrate Jesus' birth, but also I love everything about Christmas. This year I even started listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, which never happens & I am usually strict when it comes to that, but this year was completely different. If you don't celebrate Christmas, then you can probably relate to whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year. I don't like the snow & coldness much, but Christmas makes up for it. I live Christmas!

Here is my top 10 Christmas songs/covers to put you in the holiday spirit:

1. "Ho Ho Hopefully" by The Maine
2. "All I Can Give You" by Jason Lancaster
3. "Oh Holy Night" by Hey Monday
4. "Wishlist" by The Ready Set
5. "Baby It's Cold Outside" by Kurt & Blaine from Glee
6. "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey
7. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Letters & Lights
8. "Christmas Mittens" by And Parker
9. "Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber
10. "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" by NSYNC

& there you have it folks! Hope y'all have a great week & if you're like me & have goals then I hope you do well. 

Live for God & Love for Music!

- Patience <3 =)