I'm so grateful for the forgiveness of others, and especially God...I'm forever grateful that I have received it, even when I didn't deserve it.

To all who have forgiven me, thank you.

Forgive me now 'cause I have been unfaithful
Don't ask me why 'cause I don't know
So many times I've tried but was unable
This heart belongs to You alone

Now I'm in our secret place
Alone in Your embrace
Where all my wrongs have been erased
You have forgiven

All the promises and lies
All the times I compromise
All the times You were denied
You have forgiven

Forgive me I'm ashamed, I've loved another
I can't explain 'cause I don't know
No one can take Your place and there is no other
Forever Yours and Yours alone

Now I'm in our secret place
Alone in Your embrace
Where all my wrongs have been erased
You have forgiven

All the promises and lies
All the times I compromise
All the times You were denied
You have forgiven

I get down on my knees
Feel Your love wash over me
There will never be another
You're the only one forever
And You know, I'm Yours alone

I'm in our secret place
Alone in Your embrace
Where all my wrongs have been erased
You have forgiven

All the promises and lies
All the times I compromise
All the times You were denied
You have forgiven

You have forgiven
Forgiven, forgiven
Forgiven, forgiven
Forgiven, forgiven
Forgiven


-Forgiven; Skillet 

For those of  you who have ready Harry Potter (and are Potter nerds like myself) try and imagine this: A Wizard Duel that takes place via text message. I know it sounds crazy, but apparently it has happened. Oh yes.  The following conversation is an actual documentation of a wizard battle that took place via text message.

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Today is one of those days where my brain is whirring, ticking and clinking away like one of **Willy Wonka's Candy Making Machines. Sometimes I think that's because I am a theatre major and my brain is focusing on about 5 bajillion things at once.

I love theatre, hence why I am studying the art of it...theatre that is.  I don't have a preference in theatre, I love to work in every aspect of it.  Sound, sets, props, directing, stage managing...and speaking of which, one of the great things about being a theatre major is that we get to do all those things, and (conveniently or not) all at the same time.  Want to hear the jobs I have right now?  Here is goes...

1. Sound Designer for a student Senior Project
2. Lighting Designer for a One Act Play
3. Director for a (different) One Act Play
4. Deck Stage Manager for a Main Stage play at my college
5. Director for an Acting 1 scene

That's just a basic list.  I'm also working on a scenic painting project for Tech Resources, more Sound Design projects for my Sound Design class, and oh yeah, when it comes time to build sets and that sort of thing, I will probably lend a hand there as well. :)

Wow, after having typed all that out, I have a strange sudden want for a cup of coffee...I may just have to put this into action.

:)

**If you want to know what one of those sounds like, go look up "Main Titles" from Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  The composer is Danny Elfman.

So I'll say this, most of my life I've never really had an eye for fashion.  I was tomboy growing up and, as a kid, my wardrobe consisted of basketball shorts, sneakers, t-shirts...you get the idea.  You had to practically yank my teeth out to get me to wear my hair down or, heaven forbid, a dress. (Just ask my mother.  Combing my hair out was WWIII.) Ok, I do exaggerate, the point is, if it was comfortable and didn't have pink on it, it was in my closet.

The tomboy stage left (finally!! I think losing weight definitely helped) and a whole new world opened up! FASHION.  Yes it actually existed.  Stores now held a myriad of options for me! Blouses, sweaters, skirts, slacks, dress jeans, SHOES, purses and jewelry suddenly began catching my eye.  With the help of my mother I rebuilt my entire wardrobe.  So, while I still have an odd fondness for dingy sweats and baggy hoodies, I can now officially look at my wardrobe and say "Tres Chic".  That's French for "Very fashionable."

This new view of fashion has gotten me interested in the fashion industry.  Every aspect from clothes, design and modeling has become a random area of study for me.  Hence why Project Runway is my new favorite TV show.  I've come to realize that when you watch shows like PR, you learn a lot.  I've learned that certain patterns and colors clash, or what it takes to make a good fitting pant.  It's really fun to watch, and I feel like I learn something new about fashion design (and the people working in the fashion industry) every time I watch PR.  I must say though, I've become a bit of a stickler with my opinions.  Let me say this, I'm picky about what I like/see on the Runway.  If I don't care for it, I make darn sure you KNOW.   I blame Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn for this mindset.

My picky opinions aside, I really enjoy looking at fashion.  I watched "The Devil Wears Prada" today and was reminded of how intricate and crazy that world is.  That movie is great, if you haven't seen it, shame on you.  Go grab some snacks (grilled cheese goes well with this one), Netflix it, and watch it.  Tis a great flick.  :)


One thing I do not care for about the fashion industry is it's lack of modesty.  I mean, have you seen the models that walk the runway recently?  While they are fantastic at what they do and I have respect for them, I do not necessarily endorse the amount of skin they show.  Did the big kahuna's in the fashion world consider the image they are putting forth to younger girls?  Of course they did, hence why 8 year olds are now looking 13.  Something tells me that isn't normal.  Then again, what is normal?  ....I'll answer that when I actually know what normal is.

While the fashion industry may not be big on role models right now, rest assured there are indeed such individuals who endorse modesty.  Some have even gone far enough to call modest the new "sexy".  Sound familiar? Cue Emma Watson (formerly Hermione Granger)! She is someone I would like to call a "Big Sister Example".  Girls look up to her in so many ways, and I think she's quite brilliant.  Check out this quote and picture of Emma Watson.