My sister's wedding was this past weekend (lots of good story inspiration there) and I had a blast! However, I did pick up a few good pieces of advice for any Maid of Honor. 1 - be sure that you break in your shoes for the wedding REALLY well. I have to admit that I didn't break them in as well as I should have and now I'm overcoming a rather large blister on the back of one heel. (The downtime with it, however, gives me more time to write). 2 - This one is pretty important as well. Be sure to practice your squats in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Between the dancing and bending to straighten/fix/repin my sister's bustle on the dress, my legs hurt sooooo bad! they are finally getting better today, but until this morning it hurt to walk. Just keep those things in mind.
On the brighter side of life, I finished the sequel to my first novel ("Precious Jewel") and I'm moving on to other books :) . I am so glad that my job is something I love to do.
Quote of the Week:
A Door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of.
- Unknown
Fun Fact of the Week:
In a very early draft of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones carried brass knuckles instead of a bullwhip.
Story Starter of the Week:
Lori needed a new set of brakes for her car, so she went down the street to the service station. However, instead of brakes, she found something completely different. What was it?
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Writer's Block
Writer's Block. Yep, that's right, today I have writer's block. It's only the most horrible thing that can ever happen to a writer, and it has happened to me. One minute I was speeding along, well on my way toward the next chapter and the next thing you know, I could not come up with anything else to write. I'm stuck! Have you, if you are a writer, ever felt like you needed inspiration but it wasn't coming? If you have, then you know how I feel.
There is only so much you can do to stop writer's block, and I've tried all of it. (If you have any suggestions, I would be glad to hear them) So, now, I'm stuck on the internet, searching random pictures and books. Not that it isn't fun, it's just that I would rather be writing! Pray for my inspiration to come back!
Quote of the Week:
"The Olympics is a place where international spies come to meet."
There is only so much you can do to stop writer's block, and I've tried all of it. (If you have any suggestions, I would be glad to hear them) So, now, I'm stuck on the internet, searching random pictures and books. Not that it isn't fun, it's just that I would rather be writing! Pray for my inspiration to come back!
Quote of the Week:
"The Olympics is a place where international spies come to meet."
- My Brother
Fun Fact of the Week:
American car horns beep in the tone of F.
Story Starter of the Week:
Logan saw the farm from a long way down the road. Something wasn't right. It was too quiet. What was wrong?
Have fun with these!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The Answers
Wow! I'm sooooo sorry I haven't written in forever! I got caught up in wedding and graduation planning. Have you ever felt like your life is completely overwhelming you? Yeah, I know the feeling.
Thankfully, I also have the solution to the problem. It's a five-letter word: J-E-S-U-S. That's right, I said it. Jesus is the answer to the craziness of life! I've learned that whenever I feel like I need to lash out or explode, I need to turn to my Jesus and ask him to calm me down. Guess what? It works! For example, my sister and I love each other immensely, but sometimes she gets really "snappy" when it comes to her wedding planning. (In our house, "snappy" usually means that they snap at you verbally). So, what do I do? I take a deep breath and decide to forgive. Then I go pray that Jesus will calm her down, too :)
So, the next time you feel SO overwhelmed by life, just lift it up in prayer to the Lord. He knows what's bothering you and He knows how to fix it. He did, after all, create you. He understands everything. I know that's hard to grasp, but you should try. Jesus is the answer, and I will always stand by that.
Now, for our fun sections!
Quote of the Week:
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
Thankfully, I also have the solution to the problem. It's a five-letter word: J-E-S-U-S. That's right, I said it. Jesus is the answer to the craziness of life! I've learned that whenever I feel like I need to lash out or explode, I need to turn to my Jesus and ask him to calm me down. Guess what? It works! For example, my sister and I love each other immensely, but sometimes she gets really "snappy" when it comes to her wedding planning. (In our house, "snappy" usually means that they snap at you verbally). So, what do I do? I take a deep breath and decide to forgive. Then I go pray that Jesus will calm her down, too :)
So, the next time you feel SO overwhelmed by life, just lift it up in prayer to the Lord. He knows what's bothering you and He knows how to fix it. He did, after all, create you. He understands everything. I know that's hard to grasp, but you should try. Jesus is the answer, and I will always stand by that.
Now, for our fun sections!
Quote of the Week:
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
-- Dr. Seuss
Fun Fact of the Week:
Those with a high school diploma statistically earn more money, have less health problems, commit fewer crimes and are less likely to be unemployed.
Story Starter of the Week:
Elisa's boyfriend proposes to her on the day of her High School Graduation. How does he do it?
*Don't forget to post your ideas from the story starter in the comments! Hope to see them there!
Monday, February 6, 2012
THROUGH not ABOUT
Hey guys! I'm so sorry I haven't written in awhile. I had the chicken pox. (to those of you who are now sympathizing with me, thank you!) That's right, folks, after 17 years of avoiding them, I contracted chicken pox 3 weeks before my 18th birthday. How did I handle them? Not too well, I'm afraid.
Day 1 was fine. They didn't itch at all and I was sure I would be able to handle them with no problem whatsoever. Day 2 they itched a little, but it was ok. I spent the day watching TV with my brothers (who also had chicken pox). Day 3 is when it all began to fall apart. It was a Sunday and my mother, father, and older sister were all at church. The chicken pox itched soooooo bad. So what did I do? I did what any self-respecting 17-year-old would do. I had an emotional breakdown and cried on my mommy's shoulder. (please note that I am being sarcastic here. No one should have as big of an emotional breakdown as I did) However, what stuck out to me in this wasn't that I was having an emotional breakdown. After settling me down and assuring me that I would live through it, my mother looked at me and said: "Megan, live above your emotions."
That did it. I realized right there that I was letting my emotions rule me. Herego, I was having an emotional breakdown. From that point on, I decided to praise God through the chicken pox.
There are 2 things to note here. 1: living above your emotions doesn't mean have no emotion at all. It simply means that you control your life. Don't let your emotions run away with you. 2: I said THROUGH not ABOUT.
God doesn't want you to praise him about (or for) the circumstance. He doesn't want credit for something he didn't do. Instead, He wants you to praise Him through your circumstance. Find the good in the world around you and praise Him for that. (e.g. "Thank you Jesus that I won't have chicken pox on my birthday!" or "Thank you that it's such a beautiful day outside", etc) So next time you find yourself facing an "impossible" circumstance (and you do have to factor in that nothing is impossible with God) just praise THROUGH it.
Quote of the Week:
"the ending never changes. I watched it twice, just to be sure."
Day 1 was fine. They didn't itch at all and I was sure I would be able to handle them with no problem whatsoever. Day 2 they itched a little, but it was ok. I spent the day watching TV with my brothers (who also had chicken pox). Day 3 is when it all began to fall apart. It was a Sunday and my mother, father, and older sister were all at church. The chicken pox itched soooooo bad. So what did I do? I did what any self-respecting 17-year-old would do. I had an emotional breakdown and cried on my mommy's shoulder. (please note that I am being sarcastic here. No one should have as big of an emotional breakdown as I did) However, what stuck out to me in this wasn't that I was having an emotional breakdown. After settling me down and assuring me that I would live through it, my mother looked at me and said: "Megan, live above your emotions."
That did it. I realized right there that I was letting my emotions rule me. Herego, I was having an emotional breakdown. From that point on, I decided to praise God through the chicken pox.
There are 2 things to note here. 1: living above your emotions doesn't mean have no emotion at all. It simply means that you control your life. Don't let your emotions run away with you. 2: I said THROUGH not ABOUT.
God doesn't want you to praise him about (or for) the circumstance. He doesn't want credit for something he didn't do. Instead, He wants you to praise Him through your circumstance. Find the good in the world around you and praise Him for that. (e.g. "Thank you Jesus that I won't have chicken pox on my birthday!" or "Thank you that it's such a beautiful day outside", etc) So next time you find yourself facing an "impossible" circumstance (and you do have to factor in that nothing is impossible with God) just praise THROUGH it.
Quote of the Week:
"the ending never changes. I watched it twice, just to be sure."
Megan Fatheree
Fun Fact of the Week:
Pandas have opposable thumbs! (so do Koalas)
Story Starter of the Week:
Melisssa had never seen such a giant weed in her life. In her eyes, it had to be at least six feet tall. Whatever would she do?
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