My Mother, a wise woman.

This is going to be, in some ways, a political post, if you can call it that.

To start, I have a blog post made by my mother on her blog. This post has all the links you'll need to understand what she's talking about. It's very good and she has a great point!

The link: Wall Street, Journaled-- Freedom Of Speech, For thee but not for me?

Have a good time reading that!

Now, onto other news-like talk.
I'm sure you all know about the tragic, and scary, shootings that happened in Arizona this past week. It enrages me to know that someone could, consciously, open fire on a crowd of people! I know, some people, are saying he was insane, but, I think, it's still a mind-bending action.

But you want to know what makes this worse for me? What makes my stomach twist in anger?

The fact that they're already pointing the finger, blaming, accusing, Conservatives and Republicans. I don't care if you're a Democrat, Republican, or the tooth fairy, you, at a time like this, and after a tragedy like that, should act like a grown up and, instead of throwing rocks at the other party, join together to try and help victims and mourn for those who are lost!

I, since I have FoxNews as my homepage, have been watching this build up, like a crappy T.V drama! Here is the latest article I've read: FoxNews: Palin Criticizes Manufacturers of 'Blood Libel' as Proponents of Speech Limits Cite Sharron Angle

Okay, my rant is over, I guess. I hope you got what I meant!

Up From Slavery

I started 'Up From Slavery' [By Booker T. Washington] today! The beginning is good but my mother pointed out that as it goes on it gets pretty boring, sadly.

I'm liking it so far, which is good. I like what he says in the second chapter, Boyhood Days.

"In later years, I confess that I do not envy the white boy as I once did. I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed. Looked at from this standpoint, I almost reached the conclusion that often the Negro boy's birth and connection with an unpopular race is an advantage, so far as real life is concerned. With few exceptions, the Negro youth must work harder and must perform his tasks even better than a white youth in order to secure recognition. But out of the hard and unusual struggle through which he is compelled to pass, he gets a strength, a confidence, that one misses whose pathway is comparatively smooth by reason of birth and race." -'Up From Slavery', Chapter 2 [Boyhood Days], by Booker T. Washington.

 It, in some ways, is inspiring. It reminds me that, even though I may not have all the resources in the world, I can reach higher goals as long as I work, in some way.

So, I encourage you, no matter what road you walk, to try and fight for success! Maybe that will be my real New Years Resolution! Try to overcome every bump in the road. Good idea, right?

I think so.

Lia.

Bye Holly, with much love!

A friend, Holly, had to move today. I don't know her too well but it's still kind of sad. I was hoping to get to know her better, but, hopefully, God will bless her with her new life in a new town!

I plan to still contact her through the phone, Internet and...well, I guess I can go old fashion, and write letters. But, after this, I'm glad I've never had a really close friend move. It had to be devastating, especially when you're really young. When we moved, far, I was to little to really care and I met awesome people, like the Stanleys and then the Logan's [LOL] right of the bat, so, it wasn't bad for me.

But, thinking back, it had to be hard for my older brothers and mom. After all, they had all made friends and had to leave them behind. Also, on my first move, they had to leave one of the BEST HOUSES EVER behind. That had to be rough because it was a beautiful house, great yard, and pecan tree in the back yard. I have nothing but good memories of that house.

Ever since we haven't made huge moves like that one. We've moved all around one county, which his nice, because I haven't had to 'loose' any friends like Kendra and her sister, whom I have know since I was about, I don't know, seven, right? [Guys! Can you BELIEVE it's been that long? Pretty crazy, right? Wow.]


Speaking of houses, look what happened to this dude! [Thank you, Emmy, for the video. xD] Imagine THIS happening to you? I don't know what I'd do. 0_0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb8rSmsBRZ4

So, that's all my peeps!

Lia

Best Anime Characters [List!]

Since I've been CRAZY over Anime lately I'm going to do a list of my favorite Anime characters of late, male and female.


Male Anime Characters  That Rock:

1. Ichigo

It''s hard to find to find the right picture of Ichigo. Ether it doesn't look like him or it doesn't show his personality or what role he plays in the Bleach series story...*le sigh*

2. Edward Elric

One of my favorite FMA characters. Hot tempered and short, sounds familiar, right [mother xD].

3. Roy Mustang

Mustang= Next best FMA character, or, maybe, even better than Ed....nah, never mind.

4. Chad [Sado]

Chad...so big but so sweet! He's really a gentle giant but he packs a punch. ;] PUN. I love Chad though! He's so innocent it's so...so cute!  Although the picture makes him looks so mean, he really isn't though.

5. Renji

Renji= AWESOMENESS. He's a lot like Ichigo...except with red hair, not orange. ;]





Female Anime Characters that Rock:

1. Rukia

She rocks and so does her hair. xD I like how she treat Ichigo and her obsession with bunnies. LOL

2. Nina

She's a totally klutz but she wouldn't try to hurt anyone! Bad witch skills but awesoming loving skills. xD

3. Yoruichi

BEST. FEMALE. CHARACTER. IN. BLEACH. Just sayin'. :D



Well, that's all I can think of right now, sadly.
And, let me tell you, if every guy looked like an Anime guy I'd be drooling 24/7. I mean, really, you HAVE to agree. Although I'm SURE guys say the same about girl Anime characters. >.>

I realize they kind of make the guys look like the perfect guy and the same with girls, which, in the end, I'm fine with. xD

Sorry, I know this was a lame post but....deal.

Yesterday, Thursday, my class and a few other kids went on a field trip. It was loads of fun! And, afterwards, we went out to eat and I got to spend time talking with awesome people [Sarah, Alden and Stephanie.]. We ate at Wendy's, were I haven't eaten in a while, which was also awesome.

So, my friend, good-night!
Lia

A Little Late With The New Year

Wow. I'm a little late on talking about the New Year, but, finally, here I am! I don't have much to say other than this: IT'S A NEW YEAR!!!

So, what is MY resolution? Well, I'll tell you when I come up with one. I guess it'll be several different things:

#1- Try and work harder for my Mom and Dad. I realize that they do so much, just for me. When they have challenges in their life they plow right through them and, at the same time, take care of my challenges that I'm breaking under.  They're truly amazing people and I believe they should be paid back, as much as I can, fairly for that.

#2- Work out more. Yeah, age old one right there  but it's true; I need to work out more. I want to be FIT not FAT. ^^ Haha!

#3- Get serious about my dance. I mean, practice everyday [or almost everyday] and try my best during dance class!

#4- BEAST AT SCHOOL. 'Nough said.

So, I think that's about it for now but I'm sure about twenty thousand other people made the same New Year Res and I'm okay with that. Sort of. -Twitch- And by the way, I had an awesome time with Sarah, Stephanie, Ellie. Brianna, Daniel and David at Ellie and Stephanie's New Years Eve party!!! BEST TIME EVER. Pictures coming soon. :]

Today was the first day back to 'School'. I, as I've said before, do a thing called Classical Conversations. [Click on the link to see more and understand...sort of.] It's kind of refreshing and depressing at the same time. I'm glad to be back because I like have the challenge of school work, even if I don't do well, and because I get to see some totally AWESOME people, like Alden Dunn! Buuuut, I also hate the fact that I have a butt load of school work to do and that I can't sit on my big, fat butt all day watching Anime, sadly. [I can also tell I'm going to LOVE physiology, even if I my answers aren't great...I'll love it!]

Speaking of Anime I've been watching a lot of Bleach and Full Metal Alchemist lately. I'm loving both! I'm an Anime/Manga junkie, that's for sure! I, once I finish ether FMA or Bleach, am planning on starting something like Chibi Vampire or Ultra Maniac, if I can find it. I've been trying to learn how to draw Anime-like characters too. I've watched a tutorial and gone on websites so I hope to get somewhere with that soon. When I do I'll show you guys! ^^

Also, I was thinking, and thought I'd share. Have you ever looked at a world map? Most likely, right? Well, think about the house your in and then think how TINY your house would be on that map. It would be beyond microscopic [lol]. It puts some things into prospective doesn't it? That, if we are this tiny on EARTH, then how small are we in the terms of space? Pretty crazy, huh? And now, realize, that you, this tiny speck on the earth among millions of other specks, can change the world--in one day, with the words you say. That's pretty crazy too, right? God has a sense of humor--and I like it.

That's all for today, folks! I hope all is well and Gos is blessing!

-Lia-

P.S
I changes the blog around, if you couldn't tell, and I want to know what you think. I'm aware that the title is a little hard to read and I'm going to work on that! Thanks, Lia!

There Are So Many Things!

Okay, so, there are SO many things I want to talk about! There really is.
I figured I'd give you a list of things I plan on talking about in the future, which probably means in the next, I dunno, five years.

For starters I'll be talking about what I think modesty truly is.
Then, on No College vs. College.
Then, a bunch of photography ON MY NEW CAMERA. [More about this if you scroll down. *points down*]
Then, Homeschooling Vs. Public School War.

So, about my Holidays so far!
Two words: THEY ROCKED. Yes, I have gotten sick with Strep, but I'm pretty much over that now and as you might already know...I GOT MY DREAM CAMERA FOR CHRISTMAS! It's a Canon EOS Rebel XS. Wanna a picture? Of course you do!

Isn't it beautiful? It's sitting beside me. I've been holding it in my lap, even when I can't take pictures with it and such. I think I'm in LOVE. Yes, in love with a Camera. Okay, sounds like I'm making this thing my idol...but it's SO PRETTY! [God, you are too. God's so WONDERFUL AND AMAZING!] I have a feeling that didn't make up for anything. Anyway, I am totally in love with my new camera. I even got a book called Understanding Exposure to go along with it. Exciting, right?

I also got wicked sweet necklaces from my dad [pics. soon]! He got them while driving to CA. from an Indian lady. :D

I got iTunes gift card for $15 from my friends older sister who ROCKS, wicked awesome socks [I know, I'm the only kid who gets excited over SOCKS for Christmas], any desert of my choice from my mom, a B&N/Starbucks safari from my mom [saving that for when we have the money. xD], very pretty earrings [which I meant to wear today], Queen Ann's [that I have been craving] and I think that's all but I feel like I'm forgetting something... I'll tell you if I remember it!

So, all-in-all, it was wonderful and still is. :]
I hope yours was too!

And I'm celebrating New Years with friends for once! YESSS!

So, Happy New Years for me, Lia! :D

Mary's Song

So, my friend Hannah pointed out something about Mary. Mary, even though she was in a pretty crazy situation, praised and THANKED God for all he's done! After the shock and surprise of being given the task/gift of having baby Jesus in her womb she thanks God for all the good he has done in her life.

Here is her song [Mary's Song, found in Luke.]:

⁴⁶ And Mary said:    “My soul glorifies the Lord
 ⁴⁷ and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
⁴⁸ for he has been mindful
   of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
 ⁴⁹ for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
   holy is his name.
⁵⁰ His mercy extends to those who fear him,
   from generation to generation.
⁵¹ He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
   he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
⁵² He has brought down rulers from their thrones
   but has lifted up the humble.
⁵³ He has filled the hungry with good things
   but has sent the rich away empty.
⁵⁴ He has helped his servant Israel,
   remembering to be merciful
⁵⁵ to Abraham and his descendants forever,
   just as he promised our ancestors.”

If I was Mary here is what I KNOW I would say: "God...wait...what? How could you? How could you do this to me? You know I'm about to be married! What will people think? My word, how could you? And you know I don't even LIKE kids, why are you giving ME the Savior to the world? THIS IS TOO MUCH TO TAKE!" *faints*

Yeah, I guess that's why it was Mary and not me...xD

Anyway, this just reminds me that we tend to, in bad times, blame God for every bad thing in our life and we get angry and mad at him, then we ignore all the GOOD he's put into our life! We only focus on the bad and ugly, not the blessing we've received...like him, our Savior. The very gift of life is amazing enough. The fact that the world stays glued together is...just...amazing. I don't know how else to describe it other than...amazing, because it is! God gave us love and that should be enough. I know, I know, of course, as humans, we won't find it to be enough but at least, at times, we can bask in
his love and know and appreciate that it is enough.

I love your Lord for everything you've done. :]

God Bless!
Lia