Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year! 

Have you done it?

thanks Michelle.. I took your idea.

so the ones that are in BOLD i have done.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disney
8. Climbed a mountain 
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Seen the Lincoln Memorial in person
71. Eaten Caviar 
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92.Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Totally copied a post from someone else's blog to your own

~ Blessed Season ~

it been awhile...

i'm done my exams for the semester. 

i'm enjoying christmas holidays.

i'm really busy at work.

i'm loving the snow, though it's really hard to drive in.

i'm planning to help my sisters build a gingerbread house.

i'm excited for oliebollen.

i'm missing my friends.

i'm loving my mom, for all she does for me.

i'm hoping to go sledding soon.

i'm thankful to God for all He has given me.

Jason Bourne

I just finished watching Bourne Ulimatum.

I love the movie. 

Finally A Graduate

 On Saturday was my Graduation. It was really nice to see everyone. I realized how fast we all moved into the next stages of our lives.

My amazing sister, Sara, who helps me look at the good side of everything!

 

So much money

Just a couple more days till school starts. I'm excited, scared, nervous, going crazy! i should settle down, but there is so much to worry and think about.

Leaving :)

Just to let all my friends know, I'm leaving for vacations tomorrow.

So if you have to get in contact with me, I'll be back on the 26th.

Have a great week!

God's Blessings

Random Thoughts

I got another job at Dutch Toko. It pretty much fun. It's really sweet working with customers who are 99% DUTCH! So now I'm working days at Dutch Toko and nights at Payless. Keeping myself busy.

Trying to make my McMaster schedule for next year.... it's so hard and confusing. Thing just seem not to work out like they are suppose to.

Going on vacations in 12 days!!!! I can't wait to have time not working and tanning on the beach.

Watermelons...

Today was my last day at Swiss Chalet!! All done! I'm really happy to leave that place, but i will totally miss the people. Just want to say thanks to my best friend, Steph, for making work enjoyable and crazy fun.

Great job Netherlands! Though they lost to Russia 1-3, they still did a great job. I really like that goal by Van Nistelrooy (86). It was amazing. Maybe better next time.

Exciting Times

Went to Canada's Wonderland today with my graduating Grade 12 class. It was the first time and the best time ever. I went on so many rides... not the Behemoth, cuz the line was too long. Have to say it was the coolest experience ever.

All done high school now.... just 3 exams next week. it feels so weird to be done.

I also got a new job. I'm giving my "two weeks" to Swiss Chalet tomorrow. I have be giving the job to work full-time at Payless Shoesource for the summer. I'm really excited. It's a new and interesting experience.
So come down whenever you want for a new pair of superbly cool shoes!

Go Netherlands! I'm so proud of you. 4-1 against France! Way to go! just keep it going.....

Euro 2008 update!

We Won! Yes.... i'm so proud of the Netherland's soccer team. We won 3-0 to Italy. They did amazing! The goalie, van der Sar, did a really good job in net. I'm just so happy to see the Italians defeated. SOCCER is just the best sport ever.

Relief Treatment....for end of semester stress

GIVE ME 5 MINUTES. 5 MINUTES IS ALL I NEED AND I WILL BE GOOD AS NEW!

Profession of Faith

I just want to say thanks for all my family and friends who came to enjoy that happy day with me. Thanks for enduring the squished house cuz of the rain. Thank-you also to all those who gave me a special present of love. I will treasure those special gifts.

Thank-you God for choosing me as one of Your children. I will forever praise and worship You.

"Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come."
~2 Cor 1: 21-22~

SCRUBS!

I can't wait till I get to wear them!

Decision Made!

I have finally decided where I'm going for school next year. I accepted the offer at MoMac for Nursing - BScN. I plan to spend another four years in school. The first couple months are going to be a lot different. It will take awhile getting use to.

One day, I hope to work at Sick Kid Children's Hospital. To try and change to lives of others.

I pray God will help me make the right choices and decisions.

Accomplishment

I'm finally done my English, Heart of Darkness, essay. Yes! feels so good to be done...

Arts Alive's Auditions

Great job, girls!
You guys did really good yesterday!

Anticipation

I can't wait till spring.....

.... to see His Creation awaken.

A Great Comfort - Romans 1:16 - 17

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith."

Wonderful Family

My mom, who is the most wonderful person ever. Thanks for everything, Mom!

Two of my wonderful sisters, Nadia and Sara, in a crazy hug.

My dad, making oliebollen in the cold garage on New Year's Eve.

A perfect sunset, from our backyard.

Random Thoughts

It's already my last semester of Guido. This semester i have English and a spare in the morning. I promise myself that i will work during this spare, but its so easy to sleep it away. Then in the afternoon I have Chemistry and Biology. I'm going to try so hard in Biology, Mr. Dykstra makes it's so much fun.

It just feels really weird planning for university next year. Next year, I'll be in a totally different school with totally different people. Sometimes it makes me scared to think university is so close by.

I hate making decisions. Deciding where to get a new job, what courses to talk this semester, if i really need that spare, where to go to school next year, and if i have time to play city soccer this summer.

Halfway Done

Two exams done, Two to go. I will be very happy when this week is over. Then it's next semester.... spare.... YES!

The Story of Your Life

Ali Slaight Lyrics - The Story Of Your Life

Do you ever stop and wonder where this road will take you
Whats around the corner
Will it make or break you
Is this your destination
Or is it the start of something new

What will you accomplish
Which way will the wind blow
For every door that closes find an open window
and everyone is watching as you write the story of your life
of your life

CHORUS
And you wont look back
cause it feels so right
and no matter what till be alright
in the brightest day or the darkest night
you will find yourself in the story of,
in the story of your life

Will you do the choosing or be the lucky one thats chosen
will you recognize the greatness in your smallest moments
and every step your taking, you’ll write another chapter
in the story of your life

CHORUS

Everything you are
and everything you do
anything you want its right in front of you
its right in front of you

BRIDGE
And if i turn left or if i go right
no matter what, i'll be alright
standing in the shadows or the spotligh
there i find myself
in the story of my life

CHORUS

Exams

I should be studying..... but its just so hard to stay focused.

How Deep The Father's Love For Us

At pre-con tonight, we had a discussion on justification.

Justification - is to be declared right with God, through faith in Christ Jesus.

Faith is the instrument (B.C. Art 22) - Faith are the hands that receive the gift of salvation from Christ. Without these hands we could never have been justified. Now when we pray, we do not have to approach God with fear, terror and dread, because we have had all our sins paid for.
If I had to do the smallest of things to earn my salvation, it would never happen. Cuz all my actions are stained with sin and imperfection.

"How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure.
That he should give His only Son, to make a wretch his treasure."

True Friends

Friends are there to hold your hand and help you through hard times. When you think there is no one to listen, or on one who will understand. Friends are there to encourage you out of dark times. They are the special persons in your life.
I just want them to know that I'm trying to be the best that I can be. To be that friend beside you and to be there in those times of need.

Winter Banquet 2008

The Winter banquet was wonderful. A great night! This was my first time going, but i am really happy i went. The food and decor was really great. I just love enjoying the best of times with great friends.
But, I did find that there was a big focus on musical talent and bands. There was more emphases on what we can do, then on what God is doing. It is God guidance and protection that brought us there... sometimes that is forgotten.

First Post

This is really cool. I hope it helps me express those thoughts and emotions stuck inside of me.