Beautiful, Beautiful

Happy Spring my friends! I have been loving this weather, I spent almost the entire day outside! Let's see here is a summary of my life as of March 2009.

School
As you know, this is my last year of high school. I actually only have about 7 weeks left of school, which is a terrifying yet exhilarating thought. I have to take the last test in Chemistry and Economics and I will be done with them. Then I just have Advanced Biology, Geometry, and American History left. I am also doing a Speech class, we are working on a type of persuasive speech at the moment. Kara P., Mom, and I are also doing a Jane Austen literature study, we are currently reading "Emma" our 3rd book.

Graduation
I will be graduating in a homeschool graduation on April 24th. It will be interesting, I'm just praying now that I won't start crying...raccoon eyes are not very fashionable. :D I will be sending out more info soon.

College
I have yet to send in a college application which is really starting to get me worried, but I am trying to remain calm and hopefully we can get it in this week.

Music
My last piano recital is in 2 weeks, and I have about 8 measures remaining that I cannot seem to get memorized, it is driving me insane! The other bad thing is my song wears me out after playing it about 2-3 times, so its hard to practice repetitiously. More practice needed...

Spring Break...or rather lack thereof
This week is somewhat of a Spring Break for me as I don't have several of my babysitting obligations. On Tuesday we are going up to my grandparents house to watch Mom's old home videos we had but on DVD for Christmas. Due to crazy work schedules this is the soonest we could get together. Then on Thursday, we are heading back up there to go see "The Phantom of the Opera"!!!! I am so excited! Friday is back to Orchestra.

Learning
What God has been teaching me now is sometimes your dreams and plans just aren't what God has for you, at least right now. To surrender my dreams and aspirations is very hard, but I am reminded by the verse, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight." I am so thankful for a patient loving God who gently teaches me and doesn't give up on me. One of my recent discoveries has a gift for writing beautiful lyrics and music. Please take time to listen to this song called "Beautiful, Beautiful" by Francesca Battistelli. "Forever Love" is another favorite.

A picture Becca and I took today