Friday Faves...

Reasons why today rocks!

I slept in today. 

I found this...http://www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2011/12/snuggie-texts.html

I went to the Optometrist and he said I needed new glasses. I picked some out. When the associate told me how much they cost I laughed in his face and said I didn't have that much money. We both sat there awkwardly for about 30 seconds and then I asked him if he could just put new lenses in my glasses. He awkwardly agreed. 

I took my 5th and final final for school. Yay for one week off before summer term starts!

I text this to Thomas today: "The Host and G.I. Joe are in the cheap theaters."

He replied, "Date night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

This is just one reason why I love him.

Now if only he would get home!

This didn't happen today but it did yesterday and it was great so it counts. I was working with a girl at work who was kicking and hitting me. Nothing seemed to calm her. We tried reading a story and she still didn't calm down until I started singing the book. As soon as I started singing the book she instantly stopped everything. She paid attention and even answered all the questions I asked her about the book.

Promote What You Love-PRAISE HIS NAME...

Recently I've noticed that when I talk to others I've been sharing what I hate instead of promoting what I love. I'm going to change that right now! The world is full of fantastic things, so it's time to start sharing them.

During my life I have always been involved in music-piano, organ, choir, voice lessons...I even graduated with a degree in music therapy! I have always especially loved religious music. The last month has been better than normal. I've been involved in a religious choir for the last two years. I've always enjoyed the choir and singing the songs. During the last few months I actually started to really listen and understand what the words of the songs were saying. I also started studying hymns-the words, scriptures that go with them, and their history. I have listed some of the lyrics and videos of some of my favorite songs below. Nothing lifts my spirit as much as when I am singing hymns and praises to the Lord. 

Sing til the power of the Lord come down. Shout Hallelujah! Praise His Holy name!

--Praise His Holy Name by Keith Hampton

This is one of the most fun songs I have ever sang!

Will you join in our crusade?

Who will be strong and stand with me?

Beyond the barricade

Is there a world you long to see?

Then join in the fight

That will give you the right to be free!

--Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Miserables

I know this isn't a religious song, but if you think of it as calling people to join you in your quest for giving and kindness then it definitely can be!

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.

Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.

Leave to thy God to order and provide;

In every change, He faithful will remain.

Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend

Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

--Hymn, Be Still My Soul

I've sang this song with the institute choir for over a year. It just gets better and more powerful every time I sing it!

Also...if you haven't listened to "He is Jesus Christ" Composed by Rob Gardner you should! It changed my life!