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"The Final Judgment is not just an evaluation of a sum total of good and evil acts--what we have done. It is an acknowledgement of the final effect of our acts and thoughts-- what we have become." - Elder Dallin H. Oaks

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Injured

Hey guys! How's it going? How's life? Anything special going on? Ha ha. I'm in CompTech right now, and I'm done with my assignment. I managed to write another story about 5 minutes ago and read the stories that my friends wrote as well. . . interesting. Lol. Fun!
So here's the real reason for this post. Today in PE we were playing Flag Kickball. It's pretty tense! Whether you're outfield or infield, you're being chased, so you're constantly running and dodging and all that good stuff. Anyway, so outfielder wear the flags, and infielders kick the ball then try to get your flag. So I was outfield and Sierra told me that she was going to get me, but I kinda forgot. So I'm just standing there right, when all of a sudden there's this blonde haired personage running at me. (This is the part when I remembered that I was supposed to be running from Sierra.) So I pretty much screamed cuz she scared me to death, and I started running as fast as I could. I curved around the safe circle, and ran over by the rockwall. Well, thank goodnes for the padding that they have on that thing when we're not using it, cuz I spun on the wall, and then smacked my nose on it. Lol. I fell on the floor and I was laughing so hard cuz I was picturing in my head how stupid I must have looked. It was pretty wicked bad man.
So later, I was outfield again, and this time, Makayla told me she was going to get me. I remembered this time, but I still screamed. (It was pretty funny.) She started chasing me, and this time, I ran into the opposite wall where the whiteboard was, and totally took off skin. Ha ha. I was laughing again, but my elbow was swollen and I had this huge red mark on my arm, and my skin felt really hot and tender. Lol. This time I was grateful that there's not a ledge on this whiteboard. :D Ha ha. So ya, I was pretty torn up, but I tryed to be a good sport about it, and I was laughing.
After class, Makayla went with me to get a bag of ice for my nose and arm. Lol. My bag of ice is pretty much all melted now, so it feels cool on my arm. I'm a bit better now, but if any of you want to send flowers or any kind of get well gift, I won't complain. :D Jk.
Also, just to let you know, I'm moving into the den, most likely on Saturday. I'm soooo excited, I can hardly wait!! Lol. Anyway, I gotta go. Love you all!
Love-
Rachel

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Bored In CompTech

Hey guys, as you can probably tell by now, my friends and I get bored in CompTech. . . a lot!! So here's another one of the things we've conjured up in our minds. (And don't worry, I'm sure there will be many more before the school year's over.)

Counting Down the Days

You and I were swimming together
Until that horrible day when rain changed the weather
You said it was my fault
I said no it's yours
We got the row boat and paddled the oars
Back to the shore
Our swimming was nevermore

I'm counting down the days till I don't think of you no more
Can't stand to see your face in my mind
You broke my heart
And I broke yours
Why can't I just realize
That you're not coming back again

When you and I were fighting
Like no other before in the universe
You told me to leave
I said, no you
And you drove away in a herse
With that nurse
This love was just a curse

I'm counting down the days till I don't think of you no more
Can't stand to see your face in my mind
You broke my heart
And I broke yours
Why can't I just realize
That you're not coming back again

Sha la la la sha la la la
You and me are over
Sha la la la sha la la la
We will never be together
Sha la la la sha la la la (BU-DUM-PSH!)(*laugh-ha ha ha*)

I'm done counting down the days cuz I don't think of you no more
Won't stand to see your face in my mind
You broke my heart
AND I BROKE YOURS
YA I'VE JUST REALIZED
THAT YOU'RE NOT COMING BACK AGAIN. . .!

Shhhhh. . .
(whisper) *. . . You're gonna get it if you come back again. . .*
(BU NUH DU DU NUH NUH DU BU-DUM PSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!)

Rachel and Makayla productions

Ha ha. I hope you liked it!! Love y'all!!
Love-
Rachel

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Smoothies and stuff

Hey guys! How's it going? My life is good . . . really good. (ha ha, that one's for you dad!)
Uh. . . oh ya! I just made a YUMMY smoothie!! It has peaches, berries, milk, ice, and peach yogurt in it. I created it with out a recipe so to you it might sound gross, but it's actually quite. . . delectable. Ha ha, I have never used that word before. That was fun!! And believe it or not, this smoothie has no sugar in it. So the "sugar high" you think I'm on must be some other sort of high. Maybe it's a high off of fruits. :)
Speaking of :), Lauren and I found two scripture smilies today!! The one I found is in Acts 10: 36. It's pretty cool, you can look at it if you want. And it's kinda funny cuz it has it right after it says Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all:) Isn't that cool? Anyway. . .
Today it rained! I was sooo happy! I was walking down to Rachel and Susie Johnson's house after church to get my jacket that I left there, and I got to walk in the rain. It was so peaceful. I love the sound and smell of rain! (I put some "Sounds of Rain" in the playlist at the bottom. It's the very last song on there. Anyway, after retrieving my jacket, I was walking home and I began to think about what rain could symbolize. You might think, "Well duh, do you not ever listen to music? It's like the epitome of sadness, Rachel-the -Dumbo." And I would say, "Actually, I do listen to music and I probably know more songs about rain than you. So HA!!" Lol. Anyway, so I was thinking, "Why is rain always about sadness and misery, when it's so beautiful and peaceful?" So I started to ponder on something happy that it would mean. And I figured it out, so I wrote a song about it. Here it is:

People say that rain is like hard times,
It's gray and dark, there's no light.
Or a reminder of all that won't last,
Weighing down and refusing to pass.

(Chorus)
But as I sit and listen to the rain fall on my window,
I'm reminded of God's love for me.
As I sit and think about all the times that I've been low,
And all the things that I've done wrong you see.
I don't think the rain is a symbol of my pain,
But of all the tears God cries for me.

They tell me that there's no way to get through,
And even if I try, there's nothing I can do.
They say there's no hope or answers for me
But I know that this can't be

Chorus

(Bridge)
I'm hiding in the corner, my head rested on my knees,
I'm crying my heart out in agony.
But as the rain gently falls, I know I'm not alone.
He is there beside me and in His arms, it's me He holds.

As I sit and listen to the rain fall on my window
I'm reminded of God's love for me.
As I sit I can't remember all the times that I've been low,
Or the things that I've done wrong you see.
I know that the rain is not a symbol of my pain,
But of all the tears God cries for me.

All the tears God cries for me.

Lol. I know it's kinda cheesy sounding, but it's really how I feel. So don't laugh!! :D Anyway, I gotta go think up a tune for this song now. So ttyl!!
Love-
Rachel