25 things

I'm here with not much to do, so I figured I would write 25 things about myself that you probably wouldn't know about me! Some of them you probably will know if you know me well... I'm a pretty open book... Here goes!

1. My favorite thing to photograph is Children. They're so precious and photogenic.
2. Speaking of precious, I collect Precious Moments. I think I have about 20.
3. I've always wanted to be a nurse, but I didn't think I was smart enough. True story. Lame I know, but true.
4. My favorite food is garlic cheese bread. Specifically the "Three Cheese Toast" from Boston Pizza. Mmmmmmm...
5. If I could have the talent of any famous person it would be the voice of Demi Lovato. I absolutely love her voice. Yes, she's the girl from camp rock. Listen to this video: (Its a bit much, and I don't like when people mess with a national anthem, but just listen to her VOICE... incredible). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmz_FFrPZ5c
Another thing, she's a christian, and has a tattoo of a Bethany Dillon song, which makes her even more awesome.
6. I used to love LOST, but since around the end of season 4 I got completely turned off from it. But, yesterday I bought season because I MUST see how it ends.
7. I cry a LOT. Confrontations, happiness, sadness, frustration. Pretty much my reaction to any extreme emotion.
8. I have never been more determined about something since Nursing school. I am determined that I will do well, and succeed. It takes a lot or work, but when you're determined, it makes it so much easier.
8. My number one played song on iTunes/my iPod is "If Only" from the Broadway version of the Little Mermaid.
9. I can't see myself as a mother of a whole bunch of girls. I see myself having all boys. I'm not sure why, but time will tell I guess.
10. Right now I am listening to the Camp Rock 2 soundtrack. I love it. Come on September 3rd so I can watch it.
11. I've been learning recently to not hold your treasures in earthly things. Everytime I think about having something new I say "Why, I don't need it". I like that I keep thinking about it. Thats what God is doing in my life. I've also been trying to put others before myself.
12. My biggest pet peeve is when people don't move out of the way for emergency vehicles (ambulance/police/fire trucks). Drives me.
13. Thirteen is my favorite number. Mainly due to Taylor Swift, which is sort of lame, but you know. I've always had a thing for it because its my Birthday, and people think its bad luck. So I like to give the number 13 the benefit of the doubt.
14. My room is usually a mess, but messes actually drive me insane. Maybe thats why I'm always so crazy...
15. I haven't been planning my own wedding, despite what every other girl my age has done at some point. So many people getting married now that if you plan, then people will just "steal" your ideas. I do it for my own sake. The day I get engaged on the other hand, I will finally get to plan. And it will be well worth the wait.
16. I have dropped my MacBook 3 times. You think I'd learn? Apparently not. (Two of which were in a one week period... huff)
17. I had "cosmetic surgery" ha. Sounds bad, but its true.
18. My celebrity crush is Patrick Dempsey. Not so much of a secret, but like I said. I'm an open book.
19. I always said I didn't like tuna fish, but I'd never tired it until last week. And guess what? Its grosser than I thought.
20. Laura, Allison and I talk everyday on FB. Without my dose of these ladies, my life would be pretty lame. We've had a new thread everytime one of us is away from the others. Now we have a thread called "This is the thread that never ends..." Because Allison is a wife living in the States...
21. I don't have a lot of "friends" I have mostly "Best Friends".
22. I can quote (mostly in their entirety) Toy Story (I), The Princess Diaries (I), 27 Dresses and the entire "Friends" series, and proud of it.
23. I love studying in 2 ways: a. by myself in the library with my iPod in (I have a studying playlist) and b. With Eric. For real. He asks me questions and won't give up until I get them right. He is so helpful. I think I will keep him around :)
24. I love travelling. I want to go to all 7 continents... I know this is impossible pretty much since I can't see myself going to Antarctica, but you never know!
25. I have a bucket list... ever since I saw "A Walk to Remember". I feel so good when I can cross things off it.

That was hard, but not as hard as I thought. (oh, and I have 2 number 8's. Oh well! haha

Another friend getting married this weekend, so Bachelorette party tonight! I hope you are all having a great day!
-Melis

Back at it...

So, here goes nothing again. I figured I'd get this started up again because it seems blogging is coming back with my friends! Mainly for one reason... people are growing up and moving away, and this is an easy way to keep in touch! I figured I would try again for them.

Jillian - Even though we didn't hang out too much, you're a person I can pretty much tell anything to. And I'm going ot miss you SOOOO much when you move away to BC
Allison - Don't know if you'll read this, but this is for you to know what I'm up to. Not that you won't be busy studying and being a WIFE in OH, but you never know.
Jillian P - I guess this is for you too! I know you'll read it, so maybe I'll talk about what I've read in the bible and all that good stuff and we an be kind of prayer buds? Who knows.

So, I'm really going to try to keep this up and on the go. Maybe a post a week or something, or whenever something happens worth talking about.

Another reason: This summer while I was in Ontario with the family, I watched Julie and Julia. In case you haven't seen it its about this woman who makes a plan to cook EVERY recipe out of the Julie Childe cook book, and she blogs about it. She pretty much becomes famous (not really what I'm going for, but you get the idea). You never know who is going to read this and get something out of it.

Here is a summary of my summer for all of those who are wondering (its been quite eventful):
- Ontario heat Wave
- Eye Surgery (which went SUPER well. I'm pumped)
- Saw Dave Matthews Band in Concert - amazing. The best live show I've ever seen, and probably ever will see. Shake it like a Monkey baby
- Pop passed away. Hard, but good. He's been suffering for a while now. I miss him though. One of the most Godly eople I've ever met. I hope I can live a life half as good as him.
- Watched my Best Friend get married. So surreal. But the most beautiful wedding I've ever been to.
- Met new best friends who, even though they live "far" away, will be my friends for a long while.
- Went to JMC and tried to touch some kids lives
- Saw the Backstreet Boys for the second time. Childhood dream x2.

So its been a good year.
Talk to you next week!
-Melis

I just wanna play my music

I haven't updated in a WHILE.

With Twitter and Facebook, I think everyone knows whats on the go anyway! I figured I would check up on the blog and see what was up since I have some time on my hands right now.

I feel like I can say this here, because very few people if ANY people read this, so my chances of humiliation are less than if I posted it on facebook (which would cause about 75 of my music school friends to have a lesser opinion of me)!

I really don't like it when people judge others musical tastes. Its like tastebuds... you're just born with them. And why the HECK to you think there are all different types of music anyway? Sorry - that is one thing I will NOT miss about music school.

Here goes - I like the Jonas Brothers. Okay... like is an understatement. I'm loving them right now. I know their demographic is like... 13 year old girls, but I just love their music. Its so fun, and light hearted. I can listen to it and just have a good time. Most of their songs don't have a deep meaning, they're not talking about sex and drinking and Nick is only 16 (he writes most of their stuff) so he hasn't "lived" enough to write really deep things. Its the only music that I can listen to without thinking about something or someone. You have no idea how hard that is for me to do.

So there you have it. I love the Jonas Brothers. Judge all you want, but I think they're awesome.

Also, I've been into Demi Lovato. Yes, she's the girl from Camp Rock. But its the same with her. Exactly the same. I love the attitude they bring to the business these days. "I'm no supermodel, I still eat McDonalds". They're real people. Its FUN okay. I'm having FUN with it.

I appreciate good music. And insane talent. For instance - I own the new Dave Matthew Band CD - Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King. Its genius. So good!

I've always said that I have the biggest musical palate ever. Some recents:
Jonas Brothers
Demi Lovato
Dave Matthews Band
Taylor Swift
Mat Kearney
Snow Patrol
Chris Tomlin

And then you have my regulars:
Starfield
Amanda Falk
John Mayer
Josh Groban
Kelly Clarkson
Michael Buble
Nichole Nordeman
Rush of Fools
Backstreet Boys...

Just to name a few.

Like the music you want to... I won't judge.


- Melis

As...

As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
And the rose buds know to bloom in early May
Just as hate knows love's the cure
You can rest your mind assure
That I'll be loving you always

As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
But in passing we'll grow older every day
Just as all that's born is new
You know what I say is true
That I'll be loving you always

Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky, always
Until the ocean covers every mountain high, always
Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea, always
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream

Did you know true love asks for nothing
And acceptance is the way we pay?
Did you know life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever and another day?

Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
And the seasons know exactly when to change
Just as kindness knows no shame
Know through all your joy and pain
That I'll be loving you always

Until the day is night and night becomes the day, always
Until the trees and seas just up and fly away, always
Until the day that 8x8x8 is 4, always
Until the day that is the day that are no more

As today I know I'm living, but tomorrow
Could make me the past, but that I mustn't fear
For I know deep in my mind
The love of me I've left behind
'Cause I'll be loving you always

Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky, always
Until the ocean covers every mountain high, always
Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea, always
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream

We all know sometimes life's hates and troubles
Can make you wish you were born in another time and space
But you can bet your life times that and twice its double
That God knew right where He wanted you to be placed

Until the day is night and night becomes the day, always
Until the trees and seas just up and fly away, always
Until the day that 8x8x8 is 4, always
Until the day that is the day that are no more

why hello there 2009

JANUARY 2008
1. Who did you kiss on new years? No one.
2. Did you have a new year's resolution this year? For the first time in a long time... no!
3. Does it snow where you live? Yeah!
4. Do you like hot chocolate? with peppermint in it!
5. Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop? On TV... haha
6. Do you ski or snowboard? I have skied... not recently though.

FEBRUARY 2008
1. Who was your Valentine? My Mom... haha
2. When you were little did you buy Valentine's for the whole class? I still do it for some people!
3. Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not? Nope...
4. What did you get for Valentines? and plush flower from Mom and lots of chocolate!

MARCH 2008
1. Are you Irish? Probably a little... I am a Newfoundlander after all!
2. Do you wear green every year on St. Patrick's Day? Never.
3. What did you do for St. Patty's Day in 2008? Nothing... thats a weird holiday. I don't celebrate it.
4. Are you happy when winter is pretty much over? Yes, but I like it while its going on, but when its done I'm done with it too.

APRIL 2008
1. Do you like the rain? Its usually pretty dumb usually, but its nice when you're inside especially in a camper... the sound of the rain on the roof is pretty sweet!
2. Did you play an April fool's joke on anyone this year? I probably slept in until 12
3. Do you get tons of candy on Easter? No...
4. Do you celebrate 4/20? ?

MAY 2008
1. What is your favorite flower? Sunflowers
2. Finish the phrase "April showers": bring may flowers....
3. Do you celebrate May 24th: I went to Ontario and saw STARFIELD.
4. Is May anything special to you? STARFIELD

JUNE 2008
1. What did you do for Fathers Day? I was at Camp!
2. Did you do anything fun during this month? Worked I spose. Birthday? But we didn't really celebrate due to the circumstances.
3. Have a favorite baseball team? My Wii team... hahaha.

JULY 2008
1. What did you do on the 1st of July? I was at camp celebrating with the other few canadians
2. Did you go to the fireworks? On the 4th we had a crap load!
3. Do you tan in the day? yes...

AUGUST 2008
1. Did you do anything special at the end of your summer? Went to Nationals! Best week of my life!
2. What was your favorite memory of summer? Camp, Camp, Camp (different ones) and National (so Camp again)
3. Did you have a sunburn? Not really this time!
4. Did you go to the pool a lot? Pretty much everyday! I love NC

SEPTEMBER 2008
1. Were you attending school? Yes
2. Do you like fall better than summer? Heck no.
3. Anything special about September to you? Not really!

OCTOBER 2008
1. What was your last Halloween costume? Nothing... haha
2. What is your favorite candy? anything really.
3. What is your favorite thing about this month? No school, and remembering the day that Jesus was born to save us.

NOVEMBER 2008
1. Whose house do you go to for Thanksgiving? No Where, I was in Gander for YC
2. What is your favorite thing about November? Thinking about how soon Christmas is.

DECEMBER 2008
1. Do you celebrate Christmas? Yes!
2. What are you thankful for? Sooo much. Friends, Family, Friends Family, Church Family... my life is so blessed.
3. Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe? No... I don't know of anyone who has miseltoe
4. Get anything special last year? A Macbook!!!
5. What do you want this year? Nothing to change...


Resolutions:
Do some workouts... everyday...

Reign in us

Life is so intense sometimes. It never stays at one level. One day you could be happy with how things are going, and just content to stay the way you are forever, and then the next you're happy with something you weren't even looking for. And it never ceases to amaze me how everything comes as a surprise. Everything. Good and bad. Its really amazing, sometimes not in a good way.

Christmas is a funny time of year. It seems like emotions are in excess no matter what kind they are. Everything is made sadder, and everything is made happier at Christmas. We just need to spend time with the ones we love this time of year. They can celebrate with us, or they can be a shoulder to cry on.

There is never a good time for these kinds of things to happen. But we can get through it, with God's Peace and Grace.

This is the time of year that we remember Emmanuel was born. Emmanuel... God WITH us. He's there. We just need to remember that.

Merry Christmas everyone.


Lost for the words to say
I'm left here in disarray
Waiting for You, waiting on truth
I've thrown reason overboard
Knowing that there's still more
I don't yet believe, I can't even perceive
I can't seem to understand
Can't seem to find my way
It's over my head, it’s over my head
Learning this mystery
Trust what I cannot see
It's over my head, it's over my head
The wonder of all You've made
Foundations Your hands have laid
Bringing me back to my knees, to my knees
I'm lost for the words to say
Lost for another way
Bringing me back to my knees, to my knees
I'm lost for the words to say
Lost for another way
Ruined for anything other than Your love
I'm desperate to know You, Lord
Desperate for what's in store
Finding my hope in only You, in only You
Take me beyond this door
Lead me to something more
Open my heart up for more of You, more of You

beautiful lord...

...awesome and mighty!

I am discovering who I am lately. And more importantly, how to follow God's will. It is possible to figure out... eventually.

When the storm is raging all around me
You are the peace that calms my troubled sea.
And when the cares of this world darken my day
You are the light that shines and shows me the way.

Oh the beauty of Your majesty
On the cross You showed Your love for me

Beautiful Lord
Awesome and mighty
I'm captured by this love I see
Beautiful Lord
Tender and holy
Your mercy brings me to my knees
It's Your mercy that has made me free
Beautiful Lord.

When my sin is all that I can see
Your grace remains the shelter that I seek
And when my weakness is all I can give
Your gentle Spirit gives me strength again

Oh the beauty of Your majesty
On the cross You showed Your love for me

Beautiful Lord
Awesome and mighty
I'm captured by this love I see
Beautiful Lord
Tender and holy
Your mercy brings me to my knees
It's Your mercy that has made me free
Beautiful Lord.

And I am lifted by this love to sing!
It's Your mercy that has made me free!

Beautiful Lord
Awesome and mighty
I'm captured by this love I see
Beautiful Lord
Tender and holy
Your mercy brings me to my knees
It's Your mercy that has made me free
Beautiful Lord.