In case you didn’t already know, i’m a research nut. If there is anything i like about something, i go and get at least 10 books on it from the library. I’m pretty sure the librarians know me by now..and am fully aware of my many interests phases. Every time i go to the library i go the little computer and ask myself “What am i inspired to learn about today?”
This past month or two we’ve been studying South america for geography(Home schooled-in case you didn’t know.) My mom asked me to choose a country. If you know me, you’d know i have a hard time making decisions and choosing only one. And i’m very interested in geography and traveling the world,so that didn’t help. I chose Guatemala..and Argentina.
I’ve already done a post on Guatemala(Did you like??),So i thought it was about time i did one on Argentina!
Some Interesting things about Argentina:
Enjoy this Prayercast video about Argentina,from (prayercast.com) :


What was a nice and carefree morning, later turned into a traumatic one..
I deleted my to do list..on accident.
There was no way to get it back. And no where i had written it down.
I quickly broke down crying. After all I’m a bit of a control freak, and cling to my to do list like a floating device- as if I’m drowning–in boredom.
Its pretty ridiculous actually..but thats what happened.
Then i had a nice conversation with God. He kindly reminded me about furthering his kingdom.
And this had crossed my mind, as my mom told me “weren’t you just telling me to be a human being not a human doing?” Well yes. But i thought i had more important things to do. But not really.. We aren’t promised tomorrow. And if i spend all of my days working on to do lists that have no eternal value..well I’m kind of a failure.
Right when we were almost done with our conversation, my close friend Maddy texted me.
She was saying how shes been reading my poetry on my blog, and asking if i wanted to see some of hers(about God).
It was just kind of like a jaw dropping moment. Like THAT could be it. I don’t think its a coincidence at all. Maddy seriously one of the strongest Christians i know, texts me about that while I’m talking to God, about what i can do.. Wow.
What if God keeps leading me to ‘further the kingdom’ with poetry? And what if this involves Maddy too? That’d be even better!
So yeah. Im in a inspired kind of mood right now! Im not even sad anymore,about my to do list. Sure I’m sure i still have things to do. But i don’t know what they are. So i feel pretty free. Like i don’t have to do anything!! Except the one thing.. Furthering the kingdom. Because that should always be #1.
So her is a poem i wrote on it
haha see what i did there;)
Lost my to do list
Cried
my
eyes
out
So i told
My fellow list maker
Mom..
Just got an “i told you so”
Cried some more
Suddenly
A message came
From the God of all things
“Maggie, you need to focus
On other things right now.
What are you doing to further
MY kingdom?
You know that this life is only temporary.”
Alright God
Point taken..
Im willing,
Just lead the way,Lord.
Just lead the way.
Help me to discern the will of you,
From the will of mine.
I always call my mom a super model.
1. Because she is.
2.And.. Because we watched Madagascar 3 together. And King Julian i think, was saying that the bear was a super model. And we both thought that was really funny so thats why i always call her that..”Baby, you’re a supermodel!! ” i sometimes even imitate his voice. Lol
I guess thats were i get my super model-ness!! Haha! Shes also where i get some of my very ‘interesting’ facial expressions from.
Enjoy the pictures!!!
The past two nights ive been writing a lot in journals and stuff. Specifically poetry. Some of them are a bit too personal to put on here, but here are a few.. Sorry they are a bit depressing lol. Dont judge- eh its my blog no?
“Has it ever occurred to you”
Has it ever occurred to you
I like
New beginnings?
Has it ever occurred to you
I actually
Want a hug?
Has it ever occurred to you
I actually have feelings too?
And i dont like
Being told
What to do
With them?
Has it ever occurred to you
I hate hiding
Things
And keeping
Secrets?
Has it ever occurred to you
I have a voice
I just dont know
Who i can trust enough
To hear
My insane thoughts?
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“Love”
True,
Love..
Waits.
Is not obbsessive,
But content.
Does not change with time,
Or without contact.
Does not need to talk to eachother, everyday to feel loved.
Doesnt leave,
When someone better,
comes along.
But holds on,
To the love it once felt,
And never lets go.
Being there, even when you dont want them to be.
Being committed.
Not giving up because the other person wants to be friends.
But respecting that.
Love is that thing you feel,
When:
You love someone for their
Weirdness
Thoughts
Attitude
Strengths and weaknesses
And simply because,
you love everything,
about them.
Seeing them as a
whole human being..
Not as an object,
Or even someone who can,
Make you ‘happy’.
You should love someone,
Not by what they can do for you,
But because they are a beautiful,
Person.
And i dont mean in a physical attraction way,
But beautiful as in,
Made in the image of God.
Child of God.
Child of a king.
Independent.
Original.
One of a kind.
Pure and whole.
THAT is the
True love,
We should strive to be.
And look for.
(Note: this isnt only the romantic type of love, but for friends and family also..)
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“Fasting come faster”
Im actually
Really
Excited
To fast from screens
All Next week.
Its a nice excuse
To not be a texting addict.
To only:
Read
Pray
Talk with God, about some pretty big stuff.
To clear my head
And heart..
Of bad stuff,
Distractions.
And even people,
Bad influences etc.
It will be so
Peaceful and quiet!!!
Im going to try going
Without
Makeup too!
If i wear any..
It will be to the bare minimum.
Im excited!!
Peace out.
Im sure y’all will miss me;)
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Victim
Im tired
Tired of being
The victim.
The
‘Quiet’ one.
And the
‘Awkward’ girl
Why cant i be
Pretty
Like everyone else?
Or at least original?
Or not: awkward
And the unsocial outcast.
Its a rough life.
People treating you like its a bad thing to be those things.
Which..
Im not tired of those traits itself.
But the attitude of people
Treating them like its bad.
And like your a victim
If you are those things.
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The rest of this will be inspirational quotes and pictures..the usual:) by the way the picture of the blue an white square tiles, is because i had a funny conversation with the kids i was babysitting. It was totally random. I asked them when they had a chess board out.. “Which colors are touching each other, the blue or the white ones?” They looked so cute trying to figure it out!
They decided on the blue.
When I’m older i want to have a church that is:
Small
People with same faith and values
Challenge your thoughts
Have the people of the church be the worship everyone using their individual God given gifts
Amazing and spirit led worship..Campfire type music preferably:)
Prefferably meeting outside
Just having conversations amongest themselves and challenging and reaffirming their thoughts
Theres no designated pastor
The kids aren’t separated. But with their families.
No dull messages.
The bible says that its not the building that is the body of christ but the people.
Devilled ‘eggs’
1/2 cup hummus (i used roasted red pepper)
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise(i used earth balance’s mindful mayo)
Put a generous amount of turmeric until it turns into a yellow orangish mixture.. Wait a few minites though, as it may need to settle in.. Too much turmeric may not taste the best
Cayenne pepper
Dill
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Mix these all together in a bowl (except Paprika)
Spray a cookie sheet with olive oil.
And put small potatoes (cut in half) in oven on 350 for 45 minutes or until soft. Face the potatoes flat side down.
Then scoop out a bit of the pottoes and add to spice/mayo/hummus mixture and mix then fill potatoes.
And top with Paprika. Cool in refrigerator or at room temperature. And enjoy!!
I was talking to a friend last Wednesday just asking how **she was etc.. And she shared with me about her challenge with people viewing her as ‘lil miss perfect’. How everyone looks up to her. How she tends to be the one for people to come to for advice and to lean on. But when she needs advice and a shoulder to cry on, no one is there or she feels like she can’t go to anyone.. because she’s supposed to be perfect. And how hard it is to be that perfect person, that she knows she isn’t.
And we were talking about how relevant that is to both of us. For me, not so much being viewed as perfect. But having the impression that I’m supposed to keep my ‘impure’ feelings inside.
And how were so tired, of needing to hold our feelings in. Because they’re not ‘Christian’ or ‘of God’ Not that it’s Gods fault or anything, because it isn’t at all. It’s ours. We let our friends and whomever we hang out around’s thoughts into our heads and let them stay there. We even enjoy our perfectness. Sometimes even letting it get to our heads.
Everyone thinks “Oh. She is so perfect. She prays before every single meal. She takes her bible everywhere. She doesn’t date. She doesn’t even have crushes! When she’s about 20 she can court men, but no holding hands. Nope. Not gonna happen. That could lead to who knows what!! Shes so pure!
She doesn’t wear bikinis, she only is allowed to wear ‘oh so modest clothing’ She is so nice to all of her siblings! She’s homeschooled! Of course she doesn’t know what twerk-ing is. Or anything ‘dirty’ like that! Shes so smart! She skipped a grade! *gasp*
She only reads classics, and no novels. She hasn’t even seen the chickflick ‘The Notebook’!!!Because that’s a romance movie, and her parents wouldn’t want her to watch something that might stir up, ‘impure’ feelings.”
Most of those are to the extreme. And don’t even apply to us, personally. Yes it’d be great if we were that ‘pure’. But I don’t think God wants us to make an idol out of purity. Or perfect-ness.
So instead of doing that. We just need to feel the feeling and let them go. Not holding them in, but letting them out. And keeping them out. Or if you speak in Chick flick, I can put it to you this way;
Steven: I still love you
Liz: So love me
Steven: I miss you
Liz: So miss me, send me love and light every time you think of me. Then drop it. It won’t last forever, nothing does.
-From eat pray love-
When putting it that way it may seem a bit dramatic, but life is dramatic right? Anyways.. So in our own ways, we just need to feel it and be positive about it. Acknowledge that it’s human to feel that. But know that, it’s not a good feeling to leave sitting around. So just say good bye and toss it out the window. It’s that simple.
And also part of being a Christian is about being imperfect. If you can’t embrace your imperfectness, you may need to read up on why Jesus died for us. And how it’s okay, to not be good at everything. To strive for the best..Without making it an idol.
And also do you friends a favor and don’t call them perfect (all the time)it could seriously pressure them and stress them out. Not exactly a cool thing to do. But of course you can always encourage them! Most importantly: Be there for your friends. Not just when you need them.
**Also.. This can of course be applied to guys lives as well. I’m sure its not just girls who deal with this.