Besties

That moment when you haven't seen your friend in almost two weeks but it seems like it's been two years! Even though you Skype, text, call, even Snapchat it still seems like you haven't seen them in ages. But you know they feel the same way when they send you random texts saying how much they miss you and can't wait to see you or send you pictures of your name in the sand they wrote for you... And it makes you feel a little bit better. The reunion will be sweet. Love you Catie!

(Yep that's right Snapchat and my name in the beach... Love that girl! :))

Unique Cellist: Part 2

My family and I were helping host a baby shower and lucky for us Sharon (Cellist) came to play lullabys. I had the honor of listening to her play "Someone Like You", "Safe and Sound", some Coldplay, along with many other artists. Sharon is one of the most dedicated people I know. She puts her heart and soul into all of her music. It's always an honor to hear her play her cello. Another thing about Sharon that is very unique is that she does play for her own joy in music but she also plays for what it brings to other people. Last night she was telling me that she thinks this could be really good, and I think she's right. Something very memorable that she said that I will never forget was, "We need to bless the world." Meaning, her music can do a lot for people... we just need to get it to them. Sharon is one of the most talented people I know and you can see some of that talent for yourself on her website, http://sharongerbermusic.com/ and on her YouTube channel.

The Hunger Games: Part 2

I just finished Mockingjay (3rd book) and LOVED it! The ending was so perfect and sweet and it showed just how much Peeta and Katniss care for each other and that they wouldn't be able to live without each other. :)  I was a little upset about some of the characters being killed off, but the more I thought about it the more it just showed the strength of Peeta and Katniss' relationship. I would highly recommend these books. :):):)

You liked The Hunger Games. Real or Not Real? ;)
Answer at the side poll. :)

The Hunger Games

I am incredibly addicted to The Hunger Games. :) I haven't see the movie yet but am almost done with the third book, and I LOVE them! For those of you who don't know what it's about, it's set it a futuristic time where after the war North America split into 13 districts and The Capital destroyed district 13 to show they have power over them. Every year The Capital host the Hunger Games where they randomly pick a boy and a girl from each of the 12 districts and put them in an arena and they kill each other until there's only one person left standing. They do this to show they have control over them and that The Capital can wipe them out whenever the want. It is a kinda violent but it also shows courage and trust. Here's a sneak peek to the book and the movie. :):):)

Unque Cellist

One of my mom's friends is a professional cellist and has played for many different events. She constantly practices new songs and tries to perfect them. As most of you know "The Hunger Games" recently came out and features (in the credits) the new Taylor Swift and Civil Wars song "Safe and Sound". She just perfected the song and put it on YouTube. In the song she uses her cello as her one and only instrument. In the song you"ll also find that she Incorporated Rue's calling. She chose the perfect setting for it, beside a camp fire. :) Take a look at it. :)

Michigan Beat Ohio State!

I love love love Michigan and for them to beat Ohio State for the first time in 7 years is something I was so excited to see. Here are some of my favorite pictures of my favorite players. :)

My Sister and I

I found this really cool new app and you can do different things to pictures you are taking and this was one I took with Jana. ;) I love it!

School Has Officially Started

So 7th grade isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Actually it's TONS of fun. I really like all of my teachers their all so nice and helpful. the only thing I HATE about 7th grade is that I have PE everyday! Oh, Wait! It gets better! I have PE right after lunch! I'm talikin' like 5 MINUTES after lunch! Could my schedule get any better?? I don't think it could. But anyways. I'm very grateful that God has supplied a Christian school for me to go to. By the way I'm sorry I haven't been posting lately... I'll have to work on that. ;) Bye!

-Joelle-

My New Favorite Series!!

Yes, I have a new favorite series that one of my Mom's friends thought I would like. It's called the Baby-Sitters Club. There are TONS of books in the series! There are even mini-series within series! The Books are about four girls who start a baby-sitting club where they meet three times a week in one of the girls bedrooms to take calls from their clients so the clients can reach multiple baby-sitters at one time so people don't have to call everywhere just to get a baby-sitter. Then whoever's free gets the job. Through out the series new people join the club. I have really enjoyed the series even though I have only read through book #9. Hope you enjoy! A link to all of the books is attached! :)

Here's a list to all of the books in the series! :)