It is finals week :( :(
Which means I will not have any time to blog.. But I will be back over Christmas break! I have also gotten rid of my facebook so I will not be distracted.. Goodbye to the cyber world for a bit.
When I am back I will be done with statistics and effective communication!!!! Now that is something to be excited about!
Happy December and Merry CHRISTmas!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Raven
So me and my roomies are going to Harry Potter 7 tonite, and I am sooo excited!!!! But, it just doesn't seem right without Raven.. Last year she was involved in our every Monday Harry Potter move night.. Sadly Raven is back in Texas, and although I am happy she is happy, I miss her dearly!!!! I have no evening running partner and no one to chop my celery sticks... Raven is such an awesome girl with an awesome personaliy and she will make a great doctor! I love you mucho and our play at MSU will always be in my heart.. You da bomb girl!
I finally got it up there for you!
Picture 1: Softball team going to AfterDARK!
Picture 2: Us on a car ride to go to a haunted corn maze that we never found!
Picture 3: Us on a hay bail at homecoming bonfire!
I finally got it up there for you!
Picture 1: Softball team going to AfterDARK!
Picture 2: Us on a car ride to go to a haunted corn maze that we never found!
Picture 3: Us on a hay bail at homecoming bonfire!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Driven
I feel so driven to help God's people and to fight social justice issues.. But, I do not feel driven at all to do my homework or study for my tests! Oh how I love college but can't wait to start my career as a social worker! I look forward to being single and on my own! No more due dates or softball practices. Just time to give my job all I can, see the world, and really involve myself in the community! I can't wait to see where the Lord takes me!
Short and sweet!
Short and sweet!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Independence in God's Plan
Sitting here having my quiet time, I realize all I need is the Lord.. Why do I worry so much about earthly things? We do we all worry so much? We spend our whole lives waiting to get things or for something to happen so we can be happier. Happy is now.. Be happy in where the Lord has you. Life on earth is short, don't spend it waiting.. I desire to grower closer to God daily. I need Him more than anything. I pray that I have trust in the plan God has for me. This has kinda been a time of change for me.. I am learning to depend on myself and not those around me. I am praying that God will teach me through this time and bring opportunities my way. I do not want to be in a standstill. I want to get out, meet people, and experience life. I do not want to be comfortable and routine. I do not think God wants me to do the same thing everyday, how are we supposed to minister to people if we don't get out there?
From my favorite TV show "Happiness is a mood, not a destination"
Matthew 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieve break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be there also"
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Respect
Hey Guys!!
Life Lately:
So life lately has been great, don't have any complaints. I would appreciate less papers and tests, but I guess that is just the life of a college student. Better enjoy it while I can! My teammates (family away from home) and I have actually been able to have a life because we only have 3 hour softball practices twice a week now. :) And it is AWESOME! Two weekends ago I went on a trip to Mississippi to see my KBFF Lynn. It was a blast! I love the southern tradition there, and would love to possibly get my masters at D-1 school in one of the southern states. Last summer I was so nervous about working away from home for two months, but I went because I felt that it was what God wanted. And man did He bless me. I made AMAZING friends! Friends that I keep in touch with often, and who will be my friends forever. It is such a blessing to have Godly friends I can turn to when I need encouragement.
Really?
So... I am not going to lie; I am a tad annoyed right now... Earlier today my roomie’s boyfriend received a message on facebook from a girl he does not know... You are probably thinking what's the big deal? Well her flipping profile picture was of her completely naked... Now this ticks me off because here this guy is trying to live a Godly life and not fall into temptation and he receives a picture of a naked woman. Why are we making it harder for guys who actually have good morals? The world makes it hard enough, so why make it harder? You can tell I am annoyed now, but I got really annoyed when I logged into facebook and received the same message. Really right now? I know this is probably just some sick joke from a kid at our school, but what is the purpose of it? It is just rude. I know that for many this won’t seem like a big deal because there are pictures of naked ladies everywhere, which I will not share my opinion today because I want to get to sleep at a decent hour. But I just want to challenge you guys to respect the opposite sex. Even if you do not have the same beliefs about purity, be respectful enough to honor that, and not make it more difficult for those who believe in it. We need all the good guys we can get in this world.
Something on my mind:
Sometimes I really struggle with seeing people the way God see’s them. Lately, it has been in my prayers that I will see people the way God wants me to. I can think of a few people in particular that I really struggle with when it comes to this. I tend to struggle with this when it comes to people who have different views than me, and act in different ways. I am learning more and more that it is not ok for me to do this. God created everyone with the exact same love. He does not treat people differently. So if I am striving to be more like Him, why do I treat people differently based on my opinions about them? If I am going to be not only the best social worker I can be, but the best Christian I can be, I need to treat EVERYONE with love, no matter how different they are from me, and no matter how different our views are. So if I ever find out who the culprit is of the nice facebook messages, I will treat them with the love and respect Christ wants me to. I might share my opinion with them… but I will do it in a respectful way J ha!
Ending thought:
Lately in the news we have heard about several teen suicides. This breaks my heart, and really instills the passion of working with teens in my heart even more. Teens are killing themselves because the bullying they receive is too much. That’s ridiculous. People do not deserve to be tormented because they are different. So I am saying to you and to me, let’s keep our eyes out for bulling. Say hi to the person you pass in the hall, ask how the clerk at Wal-Mart they are doing. It could mean the world to them. Let’s keep an eye out for one another, oh what a better world this would be if we all did that.
Shoutout:
When I think about my college experience there are three important names that come to mind: Maria Mckinny, Kari Tall-Domingos, and Kaitlyn Hasty. These three girls are my BEAUTIFUL roomies that I love. Life would not be the same without them, and my heart already breaks at the thought of us all not living together after college.
The shout out this week goes to KAITLYN HASTY! Without her, moments in the room would be duller. Not only is Kaitlyn my official paper editor and pitcher, she is one of my best friends. With Kaitlyn I can say anything and know she has my back. If I get ticked about something, she is the first person I rant to because she will get ticked with me! Kaitlyn is a beautiful woman of God, who is daily trying to grow in her relationship with Him. She is one of the funniest people I know, and is who I blame for going to bed an hour after I lay down because she keeps making me laugh. If you do not know Kaitlyn Hasty I urge you to get to know her! She is the bomb! FO REAL! So run and tell that Kaitlyn!
PICTURES:
1-In Mississippi with Lynn! At football game!
2-My roomies on team picture day!
3-Dressed up as a processed food for a $2 chipotle burrito! (hershey kiss, zebra cake, 2% milk, and oreo)
4-KAITLYN HASTY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVjbo8dW9c8
check out this music video. "Dont Laught At Me" by Mark Wills.
Life Lately:
So life lately has been great, don't have any complaints. I would appreciate less papers and tests, but I guess that is just the life of a college student. Better enjoy it while I can! My teammates (family away from home) and I have actually been able to have a life because we only have 3 hour softball practices twice a week now. :) And it is AWESOME! Two weekends ago I went on a trip to Mississippi to see my KBFF Lynn. It was a blast! I love the southern tradition there, and would love to possibly get my masters at D-1 school in one of the southern states. Last summer I was so nervous about working away from home for two months, but I went because I felt that it was what God wanted. And man did He bless me. I made AMAZING friends! Friends that I keep in touch with often, and who will be my friends forever. It is such a blessing to have Godly friends I can turn to when I need encouragement.
Really?
So... I am not going to lie; I am a tad annoyed right now... Earlier today my roomie’s boyfriend received a message on facebook from a girl he does not know... You are probably thinking what's the big deal? Well her flipping profile picture was of her completely naked... Now this ticks me off because here this guy is trying to live a Godly life and not fall into temptation and he receives a picture of a naked woman. Why are we making it harder for guys who actually have good morals? The world makes it hard enough, so why make it harder? You can tell I am annoyed now, but I got really annoyed when I logged into facebook and received the same message. Really right now? I know this is probably just some sick joke from a kid at our school, but what is the purpose of it? It is just rude. I know that for many this won’t seem like a big deal because there are pictures of naked ladies everywhere, which I will not share my opinion today because I want to get to sleep at a decent hour. But I just want to challenge you guys to respect the opposite sex. Even if you do not have the same beliefs about purity, be respectful enough to honor that, and not make it more difficult for those who believe in it. We need all the good guys we can get in this world.
Something on my mind:
Sometimes I really struggle with seeing people the way God see’s them. Lately, it has been in my prayers that I will see people the way God wants me to. I can think of a few people in particular that I really struggle with when it comes to this. I tend to struggle with this when it comes to people who have different views than me, and act in different ways. I am learning more and more that it is not ok for me to do this. God created everyone with the exact same love. He does not treat people differently. So if I am striving to be more like Him, why do I treat people differently based on my opinions about them? If I am going to be not only the best social worker I can be, but the best Christian I can be, I need to treat EVERYONE with love, no matter how different they are from me, and no matter how different our views are. So if I ever find out who the culprit is of the nice facebook messages, I will treat them with the love and respect Christ wants me to. I might share my opinion with them… but I will do it in a respectful way J ha!
Ending thought:
Lately in the news we have heard about several teen suicides. This breaks my heart, and really instills the passion of working with teens in my heart even more. Teens are killing themselves because the bullying they receive is too much. That’s ridiculous. People do not deserve to be tormented because they are different. So I am saying to you and to me, let’s keep our eyes out for bulling. Say hi to the person you pass in the hall, ask how the clerk at Wal-Mart they are doing. It could mean the world to them. Let’s keep an eye out for one another, oh what a better world this would be if we all did that.
Shoutout:
When I think about my college experience there are three important names that come to mind: Maria Mckinny, Kari Tall-Domingos, and Kaitlyn Hasty. These three girls are my BEAUTIFUL roomies that I love. Life would not be the same without them, and my heart already breaks at the thought of us all not living together after college.
The shout out this week goes to KAITLYN HASTY! Without her, moments in the room would be duller. Not only is Kaitlyn my official paper editor and pitcher, she is one of my best friends. With Kaitlyn I can say anything and know she has my back. If I get ticked about something, she is the first person I rant to because she will get ticked with me! Kaitlyn is a beautiful woman of God, who is daily trying to grow in her relationship with Him. She is one of the funniest people I know, and is who I blame for going to bed an hour after I lay down because she keeps making me laugh. If you do not know Kaitlyn Hasty I urge you to get to know her! She is the bomb! FO REAL! So run and tell that Kaitlyn!
PICTURES:
1-In Mississippi with Lynn! At football game!
2-My roomies on team picture day!
3-Dressed up as a processed food for a $2 chipotle burrito! (hershey kiss, zebra cake, 2% milk, and oreo)
4-KAITLYN HASTY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVjbo8dW9c8
check out this music video. "Dont Laught At Me" by Mark Wills.
Monday, October 18, 2010
All The Single Ladies!!!
Hello!! I'm so sorry that I am just now getting to my next blog! I promise I will blog more often; school can just get crazy with papers and tests but it has finally started to die down! Thank goodness! Life lately has basically been normal. Changes have occurred, so I have been adjusting to those. They are great, but difficult at the same time.
Lately I have really been slacking on getting into The Word, and spending time with God. I haven't completely ignored Him, but I haven't really given Him the attention He deserves either. I always have the intention of spending time with Him during class breaks, but then those breaks come, and I find something better to do… So finding that time is my focus now. My goal is to wake up 30 minutes earlier everyday and spend time with Him, along with various other times throughout the day. (So please hold me accountable to that!) I did that this morning and it was so wonderful! I love how the Lord can speak to you simply through a verse. He is so faithful! Sunday, Patsor Tommy gave a great message on how God multiplies things when you simplify them and he emphasized reading The Bible and praying. Then later in the afternoon my accountability partner and best friend Camrie, asked me how I was doing on getting The Word. If Tommy's message was not enough, Camrie's question was. I need to start simplifying the time in my day to Spend with God. And like I said earlier, I am going to do this by waking up earlier.
I think that everything happens for a reason. God has a reason for why your life is the way it is. Lady in Waiting has been one of the best books I have ever read. Through it God has really taught me how to give Him my time, and to not consume myself with finding that special significant other. I think today's society makes women feel bad about being single. It stresses finding joy and contentment in a man. I find this so sad, because it is not true. You have to find your contentment in The Lord before you find joy in anything else. And believe me I struggle with this often! Lately, I have been getting to watch two of my closest friends go through the "new crush" stage and that is soo fun! I could not be happier for them. But, it can be not so fun when Satan tweaks that into envy because I do not have that. Being a young Christian woman is hard. Satan and the world give you every reason to fail. But I am determined to not let that happen! There is a reason God wants me to live my life single right now. And I am not about to miss that opportunity because I feel lonely or left out. Sorry Satan! :) My prayer through this season of my life is to grow more spiritually than ever before, learn more about The Word, to enjoy life and not get caught up in having to have a boyfriend! So for all you single ladies out there, do not be afraid to live your life, and do not spend your precious time constantly searching! God has great plans in store for you during this time in your life, do not sell them short!
Lately I have really been slacking on getting into The Word, and spending time with God. I haven't completely ignored Him, but I haven't really given Him the attention He deserves either. I always have the intention of spending time with Him during class breaks, but then those breaks come, and I find something better to do… So finding that time is my focus now. My goal is to wake up 30 minutes earlier everyday and spend time with Him, along with various other times throughout the day. (So please hold me accountable to that!) I did that this morning and it was so wonderful! I love how the Lord can speak to you simply through a verse. He is so faithful! Sunday, Patsor Tommy gave a great message on how God multiplies things when you simplify them and he emphasized reading The Bible and praying. Then later in the afternoon my accountability partner and best friend Camrie, asked me how I was doing on getting The Word. If Tommy's message was not enough, Camrie's question was. I need to start simplifying the time in my day to Spend with God. And like I said earlier, I am going to do this by waking up earlier.
I think that everything happens for a reason. God has a reason for why your life is the way it is. Lady in Waiting has been one of the best books I have ever read. Through it God has really taught me how to give Him my time, and to not consume myself with finding that special significant other. I think today's society makes women feel bad about being single. It stresses finding joy and contentment in a man. I find this so sad, because it is not true. You have to find your contentment in The Lord before you find joy in anything else. And believe me I struggle with this often! Lately, I have been getting to watch two of my closest friends go through the "new crush" stage and that is soo fun! I could not be happier for them. But, it can be not so fun when Satan tweaks that into envy because I do not have that. Being a young Christian woman is hard. Satan and the world give you every reason to fail. But I am determined to not let that happen! There is a reason God wants me to live my life single right now. And I am not about to miss that opportunity because I feel lonely or left out. Sorry Satan! :) My prayer through this season of my life is to grow more spiritually than ever before, learn more about The Word, to enjoy life and not get caught up in having to have a boyfriend! So for all you single ladies out there, do not be afraid to live your life, and do not spend your precious time constantly searching! God has great plans in store for you during this time in your life, do not sell them short!
Some Favorite Lady in Waiting Quotes:
“A woman is not born a woman. Nor does she become one when she marries a man, bears a child, of joins a women’s liberation movement. A woman becomes a woman when she becomes what God wants her to become.”
“No one, not even the man you will marry one day can make you happy—only Jesus can.”
“I desired that my relationship with the Lord be an adventure. One where I would find out what pleased Him and then do it, devoting as much energy to Jesus as I would in a relationship with a boyfriend. I am falling more in love with Jesus every day.” (this is how I want to be)
“A single woman today needs the boldness to challenge and break the cycle of the “American Way” that exalts a relationship with a man as the answer to life."
Here are some of the most amazing Godly women I know! I am blessed to call them my friends!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Alabaster Jar
It has been a pretty good week. Even though we didn't win both games, I had fun playing softball Saturday... Yea that's right; I just said I had fun playing softball… WOW!! I really think it makes a big difference when you are playing for God, and putting Him before anything else. This past summer I had lots of time to reflect and listen to God. He really showed me the purpose of softball in my life, and it has changed my whole aspect. I am so thankful He did that because if He would not have revealed that to me, it would still be controlling my life.
I have been really thinking about how blessed I am. God has given me an amazing family... Words can't even describe how awesome they are, and how perfectly God fit us all together. I am also so thankful for my amazing friends that constantly set examples of how to live Godly lives. Lately, I have really been struggling with trusting God's plan. My mom and best friend Camrie have been so helpful. They are constantly sending positive thoughts my way, and uplifting me with their prayers. What a difference it makes when you have people constantly encouraging you, and keeping a smile on your face. I'm thankful that they both know me well enough to see that I am struggling, and that they care enough to encourage me through it.
Today we had an all worship chapel and those are my favorite!!! I love jut being able to sing songs to God surrounded by my peers that are doing the same thing. Being surrounded by such amazing Christians all the time is rare, and I am going to take advantage of it while I can! :)
In my spiritual life I have really been trying to give everything to The Lord, and just letting Him be the one who satisfies me, and who I find my joy in. I want to fall more in love with Him every day. At kamp (yes I know I spelt that with a k) during our rest time I remember reading about the Alabaster Box (Mark 14). Basically what happened was a woman broke her alabaster jar with expensive perfume on Jesus' head. What this represented was her giving all she had to Him. That expensive perfume was worth one year of her salary, and she gave it all up. I think this is one of the coolest things because she sacrificed one of the most precious/important things in her life. In return Jesus praised her selfless act of worship. I want to be like this. I want to give Jesus everything that is most precious in my life. Because when you really really think about, compared to Jesus, nothing is as precious!
That’s where I am this week... Sorry rant and rave about my opinions on the world this time! Haha! Maybe next week something will fire me up. J I am going home this weekend and I CANT WAIT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au3EGgISYMc This is one of my favorte worship songs.. He is just waiting for you to run to His arms!
The shoutout this week goes to the bomb.com/amazing MARIA JOY MCKINNY! Maria is my 4th roomie and she filled in the missing piece of our party suite and hearts! :) haha. She is one of the funniest people I know, and I really enjoy her company. She has a great heart, and is so kind. Moments in our dorm room would not be as funny without her! Plus she is an awesome roomie because she deals with all of our craziness and even joins in. She is my favorite freshman fo sho and I'm so glad she joined the 416! I look forward to getting to know her better this year! Favorite Maria quote, "What am I chopped liver?"
p.s
Maria can I tag along with you please? hahahaha
I have been really thinking about how blessed I am. God has given me an amazing family... Words can't even describe how awesome they are, and how perfectly God fit us all together. I am also so thankful for my amazing friends that constantly set examples of how to live Godly lives. Lately, I have really been struggling with trusting God's plan. My mom and best friend Camrie have been so helpful. They are constantly sending positive thoughts my way, and uplifting me with their prayers. What a difference it makes when you have people constantly encouraging you, and keeping a smile on your face. I'm thankful that they both know me well enough to see that I am struggling, and that they care enough to encourage me through it.
Today we had an all worship chapel and those are my favorite!!! I love jut being able to sing songs to God surrounded by my peers that are doing the same thing. Being surrounded by such amazing Christians all the time is rare, and I am going to take advantage of it while I can! :)
In my spiritual life I have really been trying to give everything to The Lord, and just letting Him be the one who satisfies me, and who I find my joy in. I want to fall more in love with Him every day. At kamp (yes I know I spelt that with a k) during our rest time I remember reading about the Alabaster Box (Mark 14). Basically what happened was a woman broke her alabaster jar with expensive perfume on Jesus' head. What this represented was her giving all she had to Him. That expensive perfume was worth one year of her salary, and she gave it all up. I think this is one of the coolest things because she sacrificed one of the most precious/important things in her life. In return Jesus praised her selfless act of worship. I want to be like this. I want to give Jesus everything that is most precious in my life. Because when you really really think about, compared to Jesus, nothing is as precious!
That’s where I am this week... Sorry rant and rave about my opinions on the world this time! Haha! Maybe next week something will fire me up. J I am going home this weekend and I CANT WAIT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au3EGgISYMc This is one of my favorte worship songs.. He is just waiting for you to run to His arms!
The shoutout this week goes to the bomb.com/amazing MARIA JOY MCKINNY! Maria is my 4th roomie and she filled in the missing piece of our party suite and hearts! :) haha. She is one of the funniest people I know, and I really enjoy her company. She has a great heart, and is so kind. Moments in our dorm room would not be as funny without her! Plus she is an awesome roomie because she deals with all of our craziness and even joins in. She is my favorite freshman fo sho and I'm so glad she joined the 416! I look forward to getting to know her better this year! Favorite Maria quote, "What am I chopped liver?"
p.s
Maria can I tag along with you please? hahahaha
Thursday, September 23, 2010
It's getting better
Tonight I had the opportunity to go to a fundraiser dinner for Teen Challenge. There are several Teen Challenges located across the United States, but this one is designed to help women get over their addictions. Along with helping counseling them through that process, they share the love of Christ. During the dinner the women got up and sang some worship songs. It brought tears to my eyes because you could see how Christ had come into their lives and healed them and their baggage. Sometimes the world can get you down when you want so badly for changes to happen and the world to become a better place, and it just seems like it is getting worse and than nothing you can do will help. But tonight was one of those nights when you are proven wrong. All though it may be baby steps... the world is getting better. 20+ women would not have given their life to The Lord and gotten rid or their additions if it wasn't. One of my dreams is to inspire women and to teach them that they are loved, and deserve to have self worth. After seeing the women tonight it made me more inspired. I feel like it was one of those times God gives you the little push you need to actually hear what He is trying to tell you. And for me, those happen a lot because sometimes I lack listening skills... Just ask my parentals... hahah
Tomorrow I am going to a (don’t freak out) sex addiction conference... I am going with some people in my social work major and our professors… This topic is very foreign to me, and it will be rather interesting to learn about… And it will probably make me uncomfortable... But hey these people need help and love to. Jesus didn't just call us to be comfortable...
So my very AWESOME friend and roomie Kari Tall-Domingos wants me to blog about her, which is an easy thing to do since she is so AWESOME! (Like I said before) I think of it as an amazing blessing that I have a friend that sees the world the same way as I do. We have very similar goals and dreams, and I love being able to share those with her. We are both social work majors and want to help people. She has a great heart and the ability to love anyone. She is a great friend, has an amazing walk with God, and is just a fun/spunky person to be around. I am constantly getting an ab workout because of how hard she makes me laugh. And I love her lots! :)
Tomorrow I am going to a (don’t freak out) sex addiction conference... I am going with some people in my social work major and our professors… This topic is very foreign to me, and it will be rather interesting to learn about… And it will probably make me uncomfortable... But hey these people need help and love to. Jesus didn't just call us to be comfortable...
So my very AWESOME friend and roomie Kari Tall-Domingos wants me to blog about her, which is an easy thing to do since she is so AWESOME! (Like I said before) I think of it as an amazing blessing that I have a friend that sees the world the same way as I do. We have very similar goals and dreams, and I love being able to share those with her. We are both social work majors and want to help people. She has a great heart and the ability to love anyone. She is a great friend, has an amazing walk with God, and is just a fun/spunky person to be around. I am constantly getting an ab workout because of how hard she makes me laugh. And I love her lots! :)
"Come Follow Me" Matthew 5:19
Monday, September 20, 2010
What Would You Do?
So this morning in my Social Policy Class (which I love) we watched the latest episode of What Would You Do? I'm not sure how to rate it because it was good/bad in different ways. The first part of the episode is what really stood out to me... It was about domestic violence and it spoke volumes about how we interpret and value different situations. I am going to post the link so be sure to watch it... It’s about 50 min long, but the part I will be talking about is in the first 15 minutes... Honestly you HAVE to watch it... I think what you see will shock you and I think it is important to see how wrong one of the situations was so we can do better.
There were 4 different scenes acted out in which the woman is clearly being abused. The first was a white couple that was dressed normal and seemed like an everyday couple except that the woman had bruises all over her face and body and she was being screamed at. The other scene was exactly the same except the couple was African American. The third couple was the white couple again, except this time the woman was dressed in "scandalous clothes" that could suggest she was a prostitute. The last scene the same as the third, only it was the African American couple again.
http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_feminism/94984.html ( watch the first box, and then the second)
Scene 1- It was amazing to see the married could jump in and help, and then later more men joined in. This situation was played out perfectly because people actually jumped in and helped out…Which is what we should all be doing for each other all the time, no matter the situation..
Scene 2- This scene was also good... Two women noticed the beating and took the first chance they could to go talk to the woman who was being abused and when the boyfriend came back they stood up to him... How awesome is it that women stood up to a man larger than them, that has a history of being abusive... They put themselves in harm’s way to help... and that is awesome... I have to wonder though... Why were there no men in this scene? I would hope that at anytime men actually saw a woman being abused they would step in to stop it...
Scene 3 and Scene 4- These scenes break my heart... It really shows where we have our values and who we determine as worthy to be helped or not... Because these women were dressed more scandalous, maybe like they were prostitutes they did not receive the help like scene 1 and 2 did. Two things really stand out and make me upset... 1- Because they looked like prostitutes they didn't deserve help... Well the last time I checked NO ONE deserves to be abused.. Just because someone may not have a job that is determined acceptable by society does not mean they deserve to be beaten... I understand that not everyone believes in Christianity and what the Bible says... But Jesus hung out with prostitutes, and people that were not socially “acceptable”... If they were acceptable to Him then why aren't they to us? We should help everyone. We have not right to determine is worthy and who is not. 2- Some people had the actual nerves to say “THIS is not the PLACE for THAT”... Why didn't they say, "THERE is never a PLACE for THIS" I mean really... That breaks my heart because it just goes to show that we have made very little progress in women's rights... Women have rights, and being abused is not one of them. Unfortunately most domestic abuse occurs behind closed doors, so if you see a little of it in public, I suggest you do something because if they do that openly in public think about how much worse it is behind closed doors…
I am so thankful for this show because I feel like it's showing us that we do not handle things the way we should. I hope it challenges us to make a change and become the society we need to be in every aspect. We do do not help out our neighbor when we should. I know a lot of times the controversy is, "I don’t think it is my business to get involved" Well let me tell you, when innocent people are being hurt... It is our job to make it our business. Often times we are the only help for people that are being abused... Abusers often isolate the person they are hurting so it is easier for them to get away with it and it makes them feel powerful. Abused have no way of getting help because they have no one and they have been isolated from society.. They DEPEND on us! Pick up the phone and call 911, or confront them yourself... Just make sure you do something..
To learn more about domestic abuse visit http://helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm
Don't forget to watch What Would You Do on Fridays at 10.. And dont worry you can watch them online!
There were 4 different scenes acted out in which the woman is clearly being abused. The first was a white couple that was dressed normal and seemed like an everyday couple except that the woman had bruises all over her face and body and she was being screamed at. The other scene was exactly the same except the couple was African American. The third couple was the white couple again, except this time the woman was dressed in "scandalous clothes" that could suggest she was a prostitute. The last scene the same as the third, only it was the African American couple again.
http://community.livejournal.com/ontd_feminism/94984.html ( watch the first box, and then the second)
Scene 1- It was amazing to see the married could jump in and help, and then later more men joined in. This situation was played out perfectly because people actually jumped in and helped out…Which is what we should all be doing for each other all the time, no matter the situation..
Scene 2- This scene was also good... Two women noticed the beating and took the first chance they could to go talk to the woman who was being abused and when the boyfriend came back they stood up to him... How awesome is it that women stood up to a man larger than them, that has a history of being abusive... They put themselves in harm’s way to help... and that is awesome... I have to wonder though... Why were there no men in this scene? I would hope that at anytime men actually saw a woman being abused they would step in to stop it...
Scene 3 and Scene 4- These scenes break my heart... It really shows where we have our values and who we determine as worthy to be helped or not... Because these women were dressed more scandalous, maybe like they were prostitutes they did not receive the help like scene 1 and 2 did. Two things really stand out and make me upset... 1- Because they looked like prostitutes they didn't deserve help... Well the last time I checked NO ONE deserves to be abused.. Just because someone may not have a job that is determined acceptable by society does not mean they deserve to be beaten... I understand that not everyone believes in Christianity and what the Bible says... But Jesus hung out with prostitutes, and people that were not socially “acceptable”... If they were acceptable to Him then why aren't they to us? We should help everyone. We have not right to determine is worthy and who is not. 2- Some people had the actual nerves to say “THIS is not the PLACE for THAT”... Why didn't they say, "THERE is never a PLACE for THIS" I mean really... That breaks my heart because it just goes to show that we have made very little progress in women's rights... Women have rights, and being abused is not one of them. Unfortunately most domestic abuse occurs behind closed doors, so if you see a little of it in public, I suggest you do something because if they do that openly in public think about how much worse it is behind closed doors…
I am so thankful for this show because I feel like it's showing us that we do not handle things the way we should. I hope it challenges us to make a change and become the society we need to be in every aspect. We do do not help out our neighbor when we should. I know a lot of times the controversy is, "I don’t think it is my business to get involved" Well let me tell you, when innocent people are being hurt... It is our job to make it our business. Often times we are the only help for people that are being abused... Abusers often isolate the person they are hurting so it is easier for them to get away with it and it makes them feel powerful. Abused have no way of getting help because they have no one and they have been isolated from society.. They DEPEND on us! Pick up the phone and call 911, or confront them yourself... Just make sure you do something..
To learn more about domestic abuse visit http://helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm
Don't forget to watch What Would You Do on Fridays at 10.. And dont worry you can watch them online!
Friday, September 17, 2010
So this is my first ever blog!
So I feel kinda funny/weird writing my first ever blog.. I'm not really sure what exactly made me want to blog, I just know that one day I was like, "I think I'm going to start a blog"... So here I am writing in my own personal blog. :) My least favorite classes in school are English classes, so I'm sure this will not be anywhere close to bring grammatically correct. I’m actually writing some of this while I am in an english class.. Whoops! Basically I just want to organize my thoughts, and give myself something to share my opinion with other than in my mind, and my roomies who probably get tired when they hear the "Kasey sigh" because they know that's when I'm going to share what is on my mind.. So without further ado, here comes my first blogged thought... hahah
Being a junior in college is a funny thing. I’m an upperclassman, I know what I want to do with my life, and I have aspirations and dreams… In high school I never really had a clue. I’m not afraid to admit it. J School was my least favorite thing and the real reason for going to college was because of softball… It’s amazing to see how everything has done a complete 360. I love being a student now and I find joy and excitement when I get to go to my social work classes. God has taught me so much this past year and I feel like I have gotten to a turning point. I have seen how true and great his faithfulness is, and I have seen that no matter what, His plan is the perfect one... No matter how much I would like my plan to be the best, it’s just not… And sometimes that is hard for me because I like claiming my independence and doing my own thing J Over and over again God reminds me of Jeremiah 29:11. Over and over again when something I want doesn’t happen, God keeps reminding me, “Kasey just be patient and trust me, I have plans for you”. So that’s where I am right now… Trusting fully in God’s plan even if at the times it’s not what I want. I’m so thankful for my amazing family and friends who live this out every day and who set great spiritual examples.
Sooo that is it for now! My sister is here and I wanna hang with her! I’ll be back with more blogging soon!
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