Random thoughts about kids

Kids are interesting. 

One second they're the cutest thing. The next you're fearing for your life. 

But I don't see how anyone couldn't value kids. 

As I'm writing this I'm watching some kids play on the playground. I ran down the steps of the playground and the little boy told me. "Be careful Miss Arielle!" (I love when they call me Miss Arielle. It's adorable.) but I was so touched that he genuinely cared for my well being, an stopped playing to make sure I was careful. 

That same boy wouldn't even talk to me thirty minutes before. He was scared, scared that his mom wouldn't come back for him after being dropped off to be babysat. Half an hour later he was climbing all over the playground. He was fearless. 

Samuel does that too. He's scared whenever my mom or dad leave. But then he's climbing all over anything and everything. 

Kids always do that. They need someone to take care of them. To comfort them, hold them, play with them. Have you ever held a sleeping baby? Let me just say, it's amazing and beautiful. 

Random Ramblings of a Book Addict

I love books. I like reading them. I love writing them. I like discussing them. Etc. etc. There is one thing I hate about them though. 

Ready?

I hate how only the main and supporting cast matters. 

Yes, I know, books cannot show every single person's story and adventure. 

In adventure stories people can be dying every two sentences. But unless the main, or supporting character dies, then it doesn't matter. 

Also in adventure stories other people could be doing the exact same thing as the hero. But it doesn't matter. They will never be the hero. 

Samwise. He's a perfect example. Frodo get's all the praise for destroying the ring. But, I mean, how many times did samwise save frodos life? Then, he carried Frodo. Up a mountain. But he is not "the hero". He is barely even "a hero". 

Sorry, I go on these little rants. It happens. Comment on whether you agree or not. 

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Compliments and such

I've come to really appreciate compliments. Not flattery. Compliments. A few people I know don't accept compliments. Maybe they just don't think they're genuine. Maybe they're confusing compliments for flattery. Maybe they're full of self confidence, maybe the complete opposite. I should look into that. Well anyways, I think that genuine compliments are the way to win someone's friendship. People are always being criticized. Humans love to tell you what you're doing wrong. I've found that sometimes bringing people down builds confidence. I don't know why, but it does, or so I've heard. So, with all that criticism if you tell someone a genuine compliment, they realize you're different. That you won't put them down. That the only criticism you'll be giving is the constructive type. That you are great best friend material. It takes a lot more maturity and honor to give a compliment. But remember, flattery is much different than a compliment. People love being built up by others. Go give someone a compliment. Just do it. Make it genuine. Make it kind. Build someone up. Maybe you'll make a new friend.

Just a little something to think about and occupy your thoughts for a bit. ;)
Have a good day!

Stuff and things

I have been in a very crafty mood lately. Since I've been in that mood I finally got some projects done. I got this old guitar from some friends, and turned it into a shelf (which I'll show you how to do sometime soon). But in order to do that I had to rip apart the guitar. It made me really sad. To know that I was destroying something that once made beautiful music. It looked like a pretty old guitar to me. Who knows what emotions went into that instrument? Maybe someone played it after something sad happened in their life. Maybe that was their happiness. To play that old guitar. It was sad for me to destroy it. But I did it. (With the help of JJ). 

I realized that sometimes emotions can just be poured out into items. I mean just think about it. You probably had some toy that always used to cheer you up.  I used to talk to a huge stuffed moose that I had ,when I was younger, if I was sad. Or maybe holding onto a favorite pillow. Reading a favorite book. Sometimes I'll look at my old birthday cards, just for fun, it makes me smile. Sometimes I wonder if God gives us special "things" just to give us a smile. I love how God works like that. He knows just the right thing to get us jumping for joy, or smiling after a sad day. He has a rainbow planned after the storm. Because God is just amazing like that. 

My short story

Hey everyone! So, I wrote a short story and really wanted to share it with you. I would really appreciate your feedback!
Here it goes:

    I heard the sharp breaths racing out of my mouth. The echoes of my footsteps haunted my ears. It was there, closing in on me. I tried to be silent. To calm the nervous air that was entering and exiting my lungs. I tried to find courage, but it was lost.
   I looked behind me. There it was, rounding the corner. The thing I feared most. I could never escape it. It was always there, right behind me. I kept running. My knees kept buckling. My calves throbbed. I could barely hear anything over the sound of my own anxious heartbeat.
    "I can't do this." I whispered to myself. As the words left my mouth the enemy got closer. I tried to go faster, yet all my surroundings seemed to pass by in slow motion. "You're too weak." The words I spoke to myself echoed off the endless metallic walls. The enemy got even closer. It's presence made my skin crawl. My vision started to blur. My lungs ached. My stomach hurt. My legs were stinging. "Stop trying. It will catch you anyways." My voice rang in my ears. I could now feel the ice cold breath of what was behind me. I couldn't continue. I collapsed in a heap on the floor. It had caught me.
    I looked up. My head hurt. My eyes finally adjusted to the light. I saw myself standing before me. Another form, but me nonetheless. There was an ice cold look in it's eyes. Then, the other me spoke. "You're worthless." It spat out. The words hit me like a blow to the stomach. "Stop!" I cried out, but it just kept going. "You'll never amount to anything. No one loves you. You're a burden." Now my head was spinning. Each word had hit me hard. I could barely breathe. Everything started to go black. The other me started to speak again, but I ignored the words. I wouldn't accept defeat. It took all my strength, but I managed to speak. "Those words." My throat stung. "Aren't true." I finished with a gasp for air. I looked up and could see the other me disappear into a black mist. A scream erupted from it. I curled into a heap on the floor, and everything went black.

Thanks for listening!

Best Movie of 2014!!!!

Soooo many awesome movies came out in 2014 and I just had I share these treasures with you all, so I now present The Best movies of 2014: 

The Hobbit battle of the five armies-

This one was extremely amazing. I did a full blog post on it. But since I still cannot figure out how to link it I will just let you find that post for yourself. 

Amazing Spider-Man 2-  My whole family loves this movie. Even my three cousins who are all girls under the age of ten couldn't stop talking about it. My mom absolutely loved it! You just have to watch it. Right now!

Captain America 2 The Winter Soldier- This movie was awesome too. It gives you a lot of information that will probably be useful in marvels upcoming movies. I'm constantly using it's famous quote. "I'm with you 'till the end of the line". Again, you really need to go watch it!

The Lego Movie- I thought it looked like such a cheesy movie. But it ended up being one of my favorites. My family now is constantly singing it's theme song and quoting the characters. I've watched it over and over again without getting bored because I just love it!

Despicable me 2- I can't remember if this was from 2013 or 2014 but this is probably my favorite animated movie. 

Frozen- I'm assuming you've already seen it. But I actually liked it. A lot. You can, again read my past blog post on it. ( yes, it came out 2013, that's okay. )

Divergent- this one is great! I watched this one in the theaters twice in the same weekend. I love it. Seriously go watch it. It's one of those sci fi/ futuristic/ kinda movies. But it actually has a plot. Which I really enjoy. 

How to train your dragon 2- this one really wrapped up the first one well. I really enjoyed it. This is one of my favorite cartoons. 

These are just movies that I've seen. There are many I haven't yet watched so obviously this is just opinion. 

Now go watch some movies!

Do hard things

Sometimes we need to do hard things. Go the extra mile. Try our hardest. You have to work for things, they aren't just handed to you. You have to try everyday to be the best you can be. To make the most impact you can. I've realized this my whole life but this year I've come to find that I need to put these words into motion. I need to go above and beyond. I need to do hard things. Work as hard as I can. Try my best. Make every second count. Do it all for the glory of the one true king, Jesus!
Some inspiration for ya!
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