Nicknames

Alright... (not to burst my own bubble) I am the Queen of Nicknames. I give all of my friends (and pets) nicknames. They just come to me. I don't think about them, they just pop into my head while I'm talking to the person (or pet). Usually, the people, are friends that I see a lot. Long story short, I don't receive many nicknames, because I give them. I do have a few though...

Hannah- Banana: the most common, the least thoughtful, and the oldest. All of my older cousins and siblings used to call me this.

Nanners: only one person calls me this. I have no idea where it came from. It is sort of new though.

H-Bomb: my work nickname.

Hanky: just another random one. The newest.

Heyna: the 2nd oldest. I think only three people still call me this. No idea where it came from...

There are several more embarrassing ones, but you don't need to hear about those. =]

Telepathy

I would love to be telepathic. I would like to know if I think like a normal person. People's brains fascinate me, so I'd really like to get behind their thought process. Oh I don't know. Maybe I wouldn't want to know how people thought of me. And psychotic brains would just be disturbing. But still... my curiosity makes me overlook the cons.

Evan Lysacek

Dear Evan Lysacek,

I would like to meet (and have coffee with) you. Your figure skating routines are enchanting and entertaining. You are tall, tan and very handsome (you also have cute freckles). I can ice skate a little bit, but it is difficult for me; your ice skating ability amazes me. I have only ice skated on a pond on my property... I've never even been to ice arena. Congratulations on winning the gold! I'm proud to say that you represented America, because you did it superbly. Continue being awesome! =]

Your fan,

Hannah

Go here to watch Evan's Olympic short skate

Walking...

I went for a long walk yesterday and took some awesome photos of trees and and the sun and the snow. It was the first time I'd been outside for a more than an hour in like three weeks. It was nice. The sunshine is a wonderful thing. I walked four miles, and now I'm kind of sore. I shouldn't be sore from walking... but, I can't do anything physical in the cold; it hurts my lungs. I think I'm out of shape. =[

One of the photos I took yesterday...

Levitation

I just saw someone almost-levitate. What happens is this: four people try to lift one person with four fingers each. It doesn't work. Then they all stack their hands on top of each others and push on the person's head. They count to nine, while pushing, and then quickly put their four fingers back into place (four fingers under each knee and under each arm). They then try to lift the person up, and it works! they lift them really high! It's crazy. I don't like it. It sort of freaked me out. I didn't participate, it seemed... unnatural.

What movie would I live in...

Normally, I would say the Lord of the Rings. But, I think I'd like to be one of the Na'vi. They are so in tuned with the magnificent world that they live in. And plus... it would be awesome to ride a dragon-thing. (I don't remember the real name for the dragon-things).

All Things are Possible...

I have been going to a Bible study (in the middle of nowhere) for the past couple of Thursdays. It is the most rewarding thing I've done with my time, in a long time. There aren't very many people in my small town who share my beliefs, and honestly, it's discouraging. It makes me think that the whole world has given up on a God who is so good, and so understanding, and so loving. But, this Bible Study gives me some faith in the small-town folk I surround myself with, and in the rest of the world which hasn't yet opened it's eyes.

It makes me sad when I see my classmates roll their eyes at the mention of God. It hurts me because I know how real and how perfect Christ is. But, I've also been where they are, and it is not a happy place. I hope that maybe someday they might know Jesus' love (because it's awesome!). And there isn't a happiness on Earth that can match the divine happiness that accompanies God's grace. (Seriously, I'm verging on happiness-tears as I'm writing this ha ha). But, this post isn't to preach; I'm just speaking about what I know...

But, back to the Bible study... I have never met a group of Christians so real. Each person who attends is on a different foothold of "the Faith ladder," and that's okay. Those who are just beginning to climb the ladder learn from those on the upper rungs (and maybe those of us on the lower footholds can teach the wizened climbers something too), but we all have something to learn and we all have places that we can grow in faith. It's just great to know that I have friends accompanying me along this journey (cliche?).

I'm convinced that the world's gone crazy... but, now I know, it's not the whole world.

My 100th Post

Here it is: number 100. So much has changed since I started this blog. It's only been 5 months! I've realized a lot about myself, and about people this year. I think I've grown up, and I have learned how to be more confident in myself (with a little help from up above, of course). I can stand up for what I believe in, without feeling ashamed. I've learned that being happy doesn't have to do with anyone but me and God (I hope it's okay to say that on a school blog). Whatever happens on this world is completely out of my hands and that is okay with me. I've also learned that everyone is different, and there is no reason for me to hate or judge anyone, because we're all imperfect. I've learned that the people who love me are not the people who can look past my flaws to see the good, but are the people who love those flaws, because those flaws are a part of who I am.



So, here's to my Senior year. I'm not sure that I remember ever learning so many life lessons in such a short period of time.


Post Number 100.

Living inside a board game...

I would obviously choose Lord of the Rings Monopoly. =] I could own Middle Earth! (And Marry Legolas). I don't really have any other reason to want to live in that board game. I wish Middle Earth was a real place, though... hum =\

Coffee...ick

I hate coffee. First, it is nasty. To me, it is bitter and causes bad breath. Second, the caffeine doesn't work for me. I'd have to drink like 6 cups to feel any effect at all. Third, is is too common. So many people are addicted to coffee in America, I refuse to be one of them. Fourth, tea is SO much better! It comes in tons of flavors. It is jam packed with anti-oxidants, and it is something that all countries can relate to. Tea is something that the WHOLE WORLD has in common! =]

Opposites Attract

Magnets have opposite ends that attract. Males and females are kind of opposite... and they attract. I don't really know how to explain it, but I think people who's brains work differently are attracted to each other. It is strange how that works.

I'm currently listening to The Enchantment by David Lands. It's beautiful. I'm... enchanted by it (ha-ha).

Thrift Stores

In class the other day I mentioned buying some of my clothes at thrift stores and consignment shops. I talked about the awesome designer sweaters I can buy there. The reaction that I got was: blank stares all around. Why would I ever talk about buying my clothes in thrift stores, to a room full of high school-ers? See... that was just stupid. All of the girls who are concerned about what other people think were thinking: ew... she buys clothes that other people have worn!? Why yes, I do. Wash them, and they are as good as new. Plus, they are cheap, and I am a very thrifty individual. Some things are vintage and completely original (I love being original). To all of you high school girls (and boys) who refuse to step foot into one of those places, I hope you have a boring unoriginal life. I refuse to step into American Eagle and Abercrombie, because I do not want to be like one of you. Yes, you read that right... I do not want to wear American Eagle and Abercrombie, fake-bake, straighten my hair, or carry Coach. I don't need to look like one of you, because I look like me... and unlike you, I'm okay with that.

meh...

I don't feel that great today. I think I'm severely over-tired. I was only supposed to work until 1 yesterday but someone called out and I ended up having to work a double: 9:30- 6:30. I had stayed up the previous night until 2 am doing homework. My homework time-total for Saturday was 7 hours (I'm NOT exaggerating). Last night I got about 3 hours of sleep. I was exhausted when I went to bed but, my dreams kept waking me up. They were scary. I don't remember them, though, because I was so tired. I think I'm going to go home and take a nap, which I never do, but I am just exhausted.

Sound Sleep?

At soundsleeping.com there are a whole bunch of relaxing sounds that you can choose from to make yourself relax.

In my little sleepy-sound-bubble I created an Elvish home on the ocean (flute song and ocean). I added a thunderstorm to atmosphere, because it couldn't be too peaceful (rain and thunder). And, of course, I put some windchimes on the porch of the home (windchimes...duh. ha-ha).

This wouldn't help me sleep. Unfortunately, I've tried this and everything but medication. Nothing seems to work.