I'll Be Home for Christmas

Today I get to go home...

FOR CHRISTMAS!

I'm a little excited

I can't believe it has been 4 and a half months since I:

*Drove a golf cart

*Wore a name tag

*Ate in an ice box

*Had daily staff meetings

*told people when to go on stage

*had talks in the holding tank

*hung out with bands

*judged cooking

*said "welcome to the missions center, can I help you with anything?"

*played Simon Says

*taught a bible study

*wore a blue or green t-shirt

*sizzled

*star gazed

*cruised

*hung out on "make out hill" ha!

*had to scan my card to get into a building

*went to a differnet cabin for dinner everynight

*sang with 7,000 other people

*made a root beer float

*wore a headset

*heard about sheep

*tied a headress

*registered someone for something

*picked up trash

*pulled weeds

*had to be inside by 11

*had to fear being caught by an old man in all black

*played Rhamba

*wore a sweatshirt in the middle of the summer

*rode in the Mob

*sold skate gear

* set up chairs

*had the best summer of my life

Sometimes when I think about it, I can't help buy cry

Seriously?

I had no idea being an aunt could be so much fun..but it so is!
I mean, look at her

A Movie a Day..makes me happy

Movies Recently out or Coming out that I really want to see:
*Australia
*Yes Man
*Seven Pounds
*The Brothers Bloom
*The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
*The Spirit
*Last Chance Harvey
*Valkyrie
*Bride Wars
*Doubt
*The Changeling
*Frost Nixon

Movies Recently out on DVD that I want to see:
Wall-E
Chronicles of Narnia
Horton Hears A Who

Thunderful

right now i'm laying in bed
it's thundering outside
I couldn't be more excited
I love the thuder when its time for bed
it couldn't be better

Don't Forget the Lyrics

Rules are simple, take the first 30 songs in your itunes and write the first sentence. Then as people guess them, delete them from the post.. SO guess away!!

1. No I'm not the man I used to be lately, see you met me at an interesting time....
2. Falling asleep, to the sound of stars shooting round the moon, but I can't watch em fly tonight baby, I'm too busy watching you
3. Katy don't cry, I know you're trying your hardest and the hardest part is letting go of the nights we shared....
4. Well I've been thinking of you all my sisters and my brothers, I thought I'd give this a try..
5. You've got your ball you've got your chain, tied to me tight, tie me up again....
6. Find me here, and speak to me, I want to feel you, I need to hear you....
7. She's got a baby inside, and holds her belly tight, all through the night, just so she knows, she's sleeping so, safely to keep her growing...
8. Too many shadows in my room, too many hours in this midnight, too many corners in my mind, so much to do to set my heart right
9. Turn around, turn around and fix your eye in my direction so there is a connection....
10. Will you like to watch the sun rise, will you have blue or brown eyes? What are the dreams you like to share?
11. Shot through the heart and you're to blame....
12. Honest baby, can't you see it when its just me and you? My face gets flushed, my sentences rushed I don't know what to do...
13. I don't want to have to build this, I don't want to have to fit in, I don't want to have to need someone but I do....
14. Slow down, the world isn't watching us break down, its safe to say we are alone now, we're alone now...
15. You could've bowed out gracefully but you didn't, you knew enough to leave well enough alone but you wouldn't...
16. Someone is waiting, someone who understands exactly how you feel....
17. Goodnight, Goodnight sweet baby, the world has more for you, then it seems goodnight goodnight, let the moonlight take the lid off your dreams....
18. Lay down underneath the starry sky with me, lets let our inhibitions run free...
19. When you're dreaming with a broken heart, the waking up is the hardest part...
20. I've heard it said, that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn and we are lead to those who help us most to grow if we let them and help them in return....
21. Riding in the drop top with the top down saw you switching lanes girl pull up to the red light looking right come on let me get your name girl...
22. I'd be lying through my teeth if i told you that i'm ok, july came i thought i had it all together till you said "I need some space"
23. In the moonlight, your face it glows, like a thousand diamonds I suppose....
24. There's a ship out on the ocean, at the mercy of the sea....
25. The best thing bout tonight's that we're not fighting, could it be that we have been this way before...
26. So long sweet summer, I stumbled upon you and gratefully basked in your rays...
27. You can't stop an avalanche as it races down the hill, you can try to stop the seasons girl but you know you never will...
28. So you're leaving, in the morning, on the early train, I could say everythings all right, I could pretend and say goodbye....
29. When my past came in you dropped the ball, it didn't change the way i feel...
30. Oh, it is love, from the first time i set my eyes upon yours, thinking oh is it love?...

Love times 10

Kellory,

My best friend through those crazy high school years. She was there to cry with me, make me laugh harder than any ever has, to help me get over the stupid boys that broke my heart, to share my love of music and shoes, she was my soul mate, my sister, my best friend. God blessed me with the best friend I could ask for. We talked about who we would marry, those far off days, even what we would tell our kids about each other. And now, she's married, to a wonderful man who is all she ever wanted and last night she had a beautiful baby girl, Abbey Cate. It's the craziest thing in the world. I could not be happier for her, I'm even crying right now as I type this. Kellory, I love you, I'm so proud of you and I'm praying for you. Thank you, for being my best friend.

Dear California:

Please stop burning up.
Every year you try the same thing
It's getting old
I love you
Don't end in flames
Thanks

Love, Keisha

I want:

To watch The Nightmare Before Christmas
Thanksgiving Break
Another tattoo
To live the life I've imagined
To finish that song
To dance like nobody's watching
To never hold back
To memorize a verse a week
To learn to cook
To do more art
To visit London
To move to Dallas
To watch my niece grow up
My life to completely reflect my Savior so strongly that you can't see me, only the light

Rookie

Well, this is my first painting. First time i've ever painted..it was fun

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.

I bought watercolor stuff at Wal Mart the other day. I haven't got to use it all yet. I bought paper and brushes and some watercolor paint. I just got this urge to want to paint. I've never done it before but I think it would be relaxing. I'm kinda excited about it. Even if I suck at it, who cares! If I like it then that's all that matters! I also got out my little keyboard and played on it yesterday. I am just in an artsy mood these days. It relaxes me and makes frustrations and responsibilities fade for a little bit.

Countdown

9 Days until the Twilight movie


I'm just sayin....

Fall

Bonfire fun




Everyone reads the paper while the other team is being announced

YAY! The first point of the season scored!

At the Toilet Paper Game

Me and Dad made a pumpkin

Me and Emily at the BLUE Halloween Costume Concert

Here are some pictures of this fall

Again

I won't be the circus for you to star in
I won't leave you roses to watch them die
You won't be the heartache that keeps me sleepless
You won't be the songs that I, I could never write

I don't want to stay, I don't want to fall
I don't want to have to see you leave me
I don't want to take, I don't want to lose it all
Maybe I'm a fake, maybe you're a lie
Maybe our last chance died with last night
Cause, I don't want to stay, I don't want to fall in love with you again
Ohhh with you again

I won't be the fortress for you to hide in
I won't be the first one you think to call
You won't be the regrets that I can't live with
And we won't be the last ones to never have to lose it all

I don't want to stay, I don't want to fall
I don't want to have to see you leave me
I don't want to take, I don't want to lose it all
Maybe I'm a fake, maybe you're a lie
Maybe our last chance died with last night
Cause, I don't want to stay, I don't want to fall in love

When we're scared and lonely
We will tell ourselves we're only
Just a word from what we needed
But we know that this ain't right

I don't want to stay, I don't want to fall
I don't want to have to see you leave me
I don't want to take, I don't want to lose it all
Maybe I'm a fake, maybe you're a lie
Maybe our last chance died with last night
Cause, I don't want to stay, I don't want to fall in love

I can't stay
I can't stay
I can't stay
I can't stay
I can't fall for you again
Oh for you again
-Need To Breathe "Again"

Gavin

Over Fall Break I took my mom to see Gavin DeGraw for her birthday. It was really really fun. We were super close, second row. I even got to touch Gavin's hand (i felt ridiculous, but it was still kinda cool) and I got to meet Need To Breathe (the opening act) and they were really cool. Anyway here are some pictures from the night.

Continued

Day Two:
280 pages read
obsession level: 8
approval 100%
buying the next book



wow....

My Twilight Journey

Day 1
218 pages read
Obsession level: 5
Approval: 90% (i just thought I couldn't give it 100% just yet...don't know why...)



What did I get myself into?

When My Words Fail

Sometimes when I have nothing else or don't know what to say Scripture is all there is...

Psalm 51

Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.

For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is always before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil if your sight,
so that you are proved right when you
speak
and justified when you judge.
Surely I was sinful at birth,
sinful from the time my mother
conceived me.
Surely you desire the truth in the inner
parts;
you teach me wisdom in the
inmost place.

Cleanse me with hyssop and I will be
clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than
snow.
Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed
rejoice.
Hide your face from my sins
and blot out all my iniquity.

Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within
me
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore me to the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to
sustain me.

Then I will teach transgressors your
ways,
and sinners will turn back to you.
Save me from my bloodguilt, O God,
the God who saves me,
and my tounge will sing of your
righteousness.
O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your
praise.
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I
would bring it.
You do not take pleasure in burnt
offerings.
The sacrifices of God are a broken
spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.

In your good pleasure make Zion
prosper;
build up the walls of Jerusalem.
then there will be righteous sacrafices,
whole burnt offerings to delight you;
then bulls will be offered on your
altar.

Weak

So today I gave in..I tried to fight it...to find a way around it....but it beat me


I bought Twilight

My Funny Roommate

So yesterday my status on Facebook was "Keisha wants something else" apparently that was an interesting status because I got like 6 wall posts about it asking me what it is I want. So I wrote my roommate back and told her a list of things I wanted. This morning when I got back from my shower I found this posted on my closet door........I have a funny roommate.

I found this on PostSecret

I feel the same way

And I love it

If it's a broken part replace it
It it's a broken arm then brace it
It it's a broken heart than face it

Stolen

I stole these from another blog...but they fit perfectly..especially the last one...

Obstruction

My heart gets in the way.
I can't just be.
I can't not think all the time.
over. over. over. over.
again. again. again.
I wish I could be cool.
be calm. be nonchalant.
I can't.
My heart gets in the way.

December

I'm here. I'm in. I'm waiting on you to make your move.
To remember that I'm the one you really want.
To laugh with.
To live with.
Forever.
I'm not sure how much more of a sign you need.
One if by land and two if by sea seems a little out-of-date.
I'm here.
I'm in.
I'm waiting on you.

Untitled 1-

I could have stayed away.
I could have listened to what they said.
But I would have missed out on a best friend.
I also would have missed out on a broken heart.
Which would have been worse?

The good stuff

I Love.....

Ice
My new Iphone
Naps
Mail
My new roommate
Going to the movies
The first day of Fall
Scarves
Shoes
Laughing
Talking to old friends
Random text messages that make me smile
Getting a smile and a wink from across the room
Missions and talking about missions
My friends
My family
My amazing fuzzy blanket
Talking about memories with close friends
Reading peoples blogs
Campfires
Gloves
Hats
Worship songs
Late night drives with the windows down
Coffee
A pen and some blank paper
Just sitting with my best friend and knowing she understands
Good lyrics
Dallas Cowboys football
the sound of acoustic guitar
playing the piano
concerts
hearing that special ring tone on my phone
the smell of the rain
hoodies
card games
long talks
dressing up
dressing down
laughing till my sides hurt

I tend to focus on the past.. A lot.
It's time to stop looking back
Not time to forget
But time to move on
To focus on the now
It's hard
but its time

Because I knew you



I have been changed for good.

Achording to me, these guys are awesome

So I have become slightly obsessed with these guys. They are a group from UNC, and they are stinking amazing. Just watch, you'll see. P.s. these videos aren't very good quality so think of what you hear and multiply it by 20 and thats what it really sounds like :)

As it is written

Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.

Psalm 13:5-6
But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord
For he has been good to me

Philippians 4:11-13
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I can do all things through him who gives me strength

Philippians 4:5-7
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:28
And we know that in all these things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose.

Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

1 Corinthians 2:9
However, as it is written:
"No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him"--(Isaiah 64:4)

Joshua 1:9
Yes be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Ephesians 1:3
How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every blessing in heaven because we belong to Christ.


I just thought someone else might need these like I do.

An old video, but i love this song and they are incredible =)

Becoming Jane

I am going through this major Jane Austen phase right now. I just want to read all her books!! Unfortunately I have no time since school started. There is just something so simple and pure and wonderful about the way she writes and the things she writes about. Its so easy to take yourself to the place she is writing about.

Hope

"Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed..." Romans 4:18

Hope is my word of the week. When all hope seems to be lost and there doesn't seem to be a way, in hope believe and God will fulfill his promises and plans. It's hard, I don't understand and I want answers. But knowing the obstacles and yet still in hope believing God will come through is what one of the greatest men of the bible did. I think maybe I should give it a try

Day 1

First day back at JBU:

7 friends seen
15 boxes unpacked
1 trip to wal-mart
5 hours of unpacking
0 pictures hung
9 new house mates
Lots of catching up
0 things broken (so far)
2 wedding magazines looked through
1 engagement ring (kristin's)
1 day to finish everything before school starts

I miss them...ALOT

I am hurting, You are healing
I am lonely, You are here
I am broken, You are mending
I am questioning, You are answering
I am lost, You are my guide
I am cheating, You are pursuing
I am confused, You are good
I am crying, You are comforting
I am doubting, You are promising
I am empty, You are filling
I am down, You are lifting
I am quiet, You are melody
I am waiting, You are coming
I am poor, You are providing
I am weak, You are strong
I am messy, You are Grace
I am Yours, You are mine
I am listening, You are whispering
I am hungry, You are enough

You are, I AM

MAMA MIA?!

Me and my mom went to see this last night. It was maybe one of the most ridiculous movies I have ever seen. I loved it. I am so glad I experienced that movie. It was completely random and slightly funny (when it wasn't trying to be). But it was fun. Meryl Streep should never dance and Pierce Brosnen should never sing. It was wonderful. Mostly because I really want my life to be a musical lol. Please if you have a chance and love musicals and just want to have fun, go see this movie.

Captivated

Read it. Women read it, men read it. Just read it. It will set you free, make you realize things you've never thought about and open your eyes to a womans heart. It's amazing. I love it. I've read it once and gone over and over the things I have underlined. It was exactly what i needed at this point in my life. If you're willing, it really will change your life, your mindset, your heart.

I cannot hide my love

So its been a long time since i have posted but life at falls creek was busy and when i did have the time to post i was either too tired or wanted to spend every second I could with people. So Falls Creek is over, I have moved back home and its already really hard. I miss the friends I made more than i thought i would and its only been 2 days. I can't even put into words what this summer has been like for me. God has taught me MORE MORE MORE than I ever knew there was to learn. I have never been so in love with, dependent on, trusting, willing to listen to, passionate about, or seeking God before. This summer completely 100% changed me. I'm not at all the same girl I was 9 weeks ago, I don't want to be that girl. The friendships I have been blessed with are unbelievable. They changed me and challenged me so much. They are friendships that will forever be remembered and treasured. I really want to write about all the things God has taught me, and I will right now its all still overwhelming and I am still processing everything. Once I've had some time to process and think through everything a really long post is coming. So for now you can just know I'm changed, I'm happy, I'm excited, I'm missing, and I'm totally in love with My Jesus.

Tattwo

Lately I have been thinking a lot about getting my second tattoo...I really want 1 of three things...a sparrow somewhere on my back or hip, music notes on my foot, or one of a few verses on my other wrist..thoughts?? I know some would say don't get any, and I may not..but I might...

Love or Hate Mail...

Any mail at all would be fun...
I don't care if its hate mail..or love mail
send me an old fashioned letter..i would absolutely love getting a letter or two
OR if you really wanna be extra amazing you could send me this....

Not that i have time to read at all.but i still want it..really i would be just as happy or happier to just get a letter or card or any mail at all from any of you =)

New Things I Love....

* Life at Falls Creek
* Clint, Ryan, Kayla, Selena, Micheal, Kelly, Amy, Christy, Rebekkah
* Ceral
* London
* Hoodies
* not wearing t-shirts and jeans
* White Cheddar Cheez-its
* scripture memory
* peace
* a few mintues alone
* knowing I never have to be alone
* when the air conditioning is broken in the caf
* having a mentor
* cruizing
* star gazing

Learning

It's a lesson we all must learn.

"Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:13-14

What's done is done; what happens, happens. God is still in control. That's a scary thing for me: that God--this being I cannot see, touch, or audibly hear--has complete control over my life.

God walks with me.

I cannot see Him, but I see His trees and His birds. I cannot touch Him, but I can hug His children and feel His love. I cannot hear Him, but His Word is my comfort and my strength.

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? " Matthew 6:25-27

The lilies don't worry--niether will I.

Complete trust is the hardest lesson to learn.

The test is the hardest to pass.

But the sticker at the end will be worth it.

Just for now

So I have like 20 things I want to blog about, but I have had absolutely no time, set up week has been completely crazy, but so good! God is so good and has given me more than what I needed to make it through this last week. He has already done absolutely incredible things. As soon as I get some time thats not at 1 in the morning ill blog some details!!! Until then, just know that things are incredible and I am constantly blown away by the amazingness of God. His timing, plan, love, grace, patience and sense of humor.

Falling

I leave for Falls Creek in two days
This is what I still have to do

Laundry
Pack
Buy things at Wal Mart
Pack
Go to the Chiropractor
Pack
Watch Idol Finale
and Pack


Should be fun, I'm excited and nervous AHHH! I can't wait to see what happens

Cursed

The Witt Curse has gotten my I pod. It's dead..sad day

Sweet Summer

Dear Summer,
How I love you, you came just in time
I've already felt your sting
I'm sad the rain has chased you away, I hope to see your sun soon
I can't wait to see what you have in store

Loving you always,
Keisha

Fall for you

The best thing about tonight's that we're not fighting
Could it be that we have been this way before
I know you don't think that I am trying
I know you're wearing thin down to the core

But hold your breathe
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
Your impossible to find

This is not what I intended
I always swore to you i'd never fall apart
You always thought that I was stronger
I may of failed
But I have loved you from the start
Ohhhh

But hold your breathe
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
It's impossible

So breathe in so deep
Breathe me in
I'm yours to keep
And hold onto your words
Cuz talk is cheap
And remember me tonight
When your asleep

Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find

Letting go is the hardest thing
can you make it easier
can you just not be you

Why I love my Friends

Last night Jayne had her 20th birthday, so to celebrate, she had an 80's themed birthday party..here are some of the pictures from the night...




adam is wearing a diaper, because thats what he wore in the 80's


"Thriller"