Introduction # 2

I suppose I am barely making my goal date of minimum of two weeks between updates. Oh well, at least it's better than none at all! So, to simply extend to a second intro, I will share a little bit about myself...

Summarizing a few things, I'll try not to sound too cliche: I have actually tried blogging back in 2009 with my dad (http://gorp4life.blogspot.com/). But we didn't post many entries. Then, we kinda forgot our user-name and password after a year and a half. Part of my uncertainty of doing this blog is the fear that I won't make it past two entries. We'll have to see, if I can make it a bit further!

I am a junior in high school. I do pretty well with grades, about a A&B average – most of the time. Sports haven't really been my thing. I have 0 hand-eye coordination. However, I do like to be active. I've so far chosen to take in running (thank goodness that only requires to put one foot in-front of the other, haha). I am certainly no scholar athlete, or school girl, yet, I'd say I am a good mix of a bit of everything. I LOVE any type of music, as long as the lyrics are mostly tasteful. Traveling is my joy, for sure. I like home and family, yet also like to go places. Being a very open person, tend I hold my values firmly, but I love hearing different views and opinions.

My heart's passions are pretty much three general provisions: aid, words, and justice.

I have my eyes set on becoming a nurse after high school (hopefully use it in some oversea traveling). Words are the source of my whole being pretty much. Studying the Bible is a major part of my day-to-day routine. This may sound crazy to some, but reading, writing and discovering definitions of words is quite exciting to me. Our human language fascinates me intensively. So don't be surprised if you find that my post can get a tad bit wordy! And justice is probably the core of everything. I have an overwhelming soul of compassion for people, and it's absolutely infuriating to me to know some of the pain that occurs in this world.

I do believe, I have a good topic to post for the next time!

I'm actually not dreading the pressure of having a limit of two weeks between updates.

Now that the basic intros are dealt with, there's open doors for lots to be discussed. 

Hope all have a blessed week!!

Introduction # 1

Firstly, I must say, this is a new and interesting adventure...

The title I have chosen: moving my heart to my feet, - originates from a message one of my youth leaders spoke on. The church I attend, holds a youth group, which is very prominent in my life and relationship with God. Each evening is unique, and challenges me some way or another. However, this one in particular captured me distinctively. I remember before falling asleep that night, I wrote a poem with bits of the message coming out in it. I was surprised how deeply it related to my life. I left the poem on some pages in a journal last summer.

Recently I've started to diagram ideas for a blog title, the poem came to my mind. I went back through some pages and found that the statement is exactly what I wish this whole blog to be about. An almost seventeen year old girl, who fills her heart with truth, then applies it to her day-to-day life. Granted, I know I'm not perfect, but that's kinda the whole point! I'm not here to be perfect, I am here to seek out The Perfecter of my flaws. By pursing God, I am stepping into an amazing journey. His greatest command is love. To love Him, and to love others as yourself. That's what I merely intend to do here. Love. No human being on earth has it ALL together. But God's grace is sufficient for us no matter what.

More specifically, I am here for a purpose, we all are. I felt inspired to consistently post in a blog. I write quite a bit. I feel I must take a step and use it outside of my many, many, journals. There's a bit of hesitation though, I will admit. I don't want to do this because social media is the “thing”, or because a few other friends might be blogging too. At first, I figured maybe I could start blogging/pursuing a public-type of writing after I graduate High School. You know? Like when I'm actually some form of an adult? But then, I felt conflicted. I want to put my actions to where my heart is right now. The lungs inside me are inhaling and exhaling, I am living here. This time can't be wasted just because I want to wait for it. I can no longer use the excuse: "I can't do anything right now because I'm immature or not 'there' yet." In reality, now is when I walk into wherever “there” is. Right where I am, I must do the next thing.

Okay, so to conclude this first post, I will state my goals:

- every post has to have some relevancy to the title

- post will be made at the very least once every two weeks

- I will not spread the word that I am blogging, until a minimum of four post are made, just to be sure I am totally consistently committed to this.

That's all for now....

Be blessed,

Lilly