Random.

I just want to say...Lady Gaga's song, "Edge of Glory", makes me move like I wanna, like I wanna. Lol. Basically.

This blog probably won't piece together very smoothly, but I guess we'll change this up a bit, yes?

Although I meant to pack yesterday for my upcoming 3-day trip...I have yet to do so! I mean...it is only three days- how hard is it to pack a few outfits and necessities? I'm bound to forget something..knock on wood. My thoughts about this trip concluded to uncertainty, but at the end of the day, I throw all my negative thoughts away, and just bound to have fun. I really hope I don't feel otherwise!

I actually got a random phone call today, and it made me smile. Although it only lasted for 12 minutes, the fact that Father R. made time to return my phone call, meant a lot. I called him the night before and asked him to include a prayer throughout the months..but I didn't think he'd call back. Anyway, he will be off to the PI at around the same time my Birthday falls on. It's an annual thing to hang out with him and my Aunties and Uncles...but that's okay that it may not happen this year. When he said "I'm happy to be going home", that did it for me. He works so hard and diligently, his annual trips are well-deserved. He's a Best Friend for life, and I'm excited for whatever's next to come after he's back. I'm sure we're going fishing with Uncle Leo..I'm excited!

I cannot believe it's been about two weeks since the BEAUTIFUL wedding! I'm so happy for Sharisse and Jing that they both have found happiness in each other. Love stories are the best, and the best part of that is that I got to see it bloom. Aww :)

Oh last but not least. The sweetest of the sweets. The feeling you get around whatever/whomever that keeps you happy. I've encountered that feeling and it feels good. For the most part, being around my cousins keep me sane. I can talk to them about anything and they give me the best advice. I'm so thankful. Now it's my turn to put everything into play..whether I decide to speak about how I feel or not. But I guess that's for another personal blog..or not. But anyway...I have to pack for camp now :P Cleaning didn't happen today, so I guess I have something to do on Friday when I get back.

Please pray for a safe trip and keep me in your thoughts. Thanks :)

Good night!

<3,
Mariann

Home Stretch.

Everything, right now, seems at peace. Momma made it home just in time for Mother's Day,and having her here is comforting. Everything else in the world that brings unhappiness, has flown away for a little. But now it is back.

School is ending in two weeks, and the countdown begins. I feel like there are so many things I have to worry about, trying to fit in extra classes during the summer and taking care of my Senior year. Shooting for an easy year, I know it'll be nothing but adventures and craziness. I'm on that mental game, though. I try to stay more focused than ever and shoot down Finals. Honestly, I'm mentally drained from my AP testing and all I'm thinking about is Summer. I'm a little discouraged at the moment, but my Hopes stay higher than the skies. Trying to overcome this won't be easy, but I'm gonna do it!


Somehow I just stay distracted. This is not a bad thing, but I often catch myself off-guard thinking about other things. Sometimes when you prioritize, one of your priorities is raging to the top when it shouldn't be. I feel that God is giving me a sign, telling me to take action. Like a turtle, I stay hiding inside my shell. I'm scared to discover what this is all supposed to be about, but maybe He brings this to me at a good point in my Life and for a specific reason. Until then, He will know all my thoughts as I smile about it throughout the day, and pray about it in the night. I hope I can build up this kind of courage to speak my mind and come out of the shell. But for now...I have to keep these studies first and who knows what Summer will bring. I guess we will just take it day by day :)

Warmly,

Mariann