I'm Thankful for....

This Thanksgiving, I have a lot to be thankful for.

1)We just moved into a new house, and I have my own room and a roof over my head, most importantly.
2)I have the best friends in the world. They always pick me up when I'm down and always make me laugh, even if I want to cry.
3)All of my grandparents that I've ever known have lived to see yet another Thanksgiving.
4)I'm healthy, off steroids and medication, and can live like an average teenager.
5)I have a Lord who loves me more than I could ever imagine.
6)Even with divorced parents, I still see both of them and they are both actively involved in my life.
7)I have a little kitty who loves to cuddle in my bed at night.
8a)I have my confidant best friend who let's me vent to her whenever I need it.
8b)Said confidant is only a phone call or text away, no matter what.
9)I am able to keep up my grades and still live a life that doesn't involved being cooped up in my room 24/7.
10)I have an amazing StuCo family.
11)I have an amazing little sister.
[Sidenote - She's completely crazy, and yes, sometimes I want to slap her across the face, but I still love her.]
12)The Fab Five. 'Nuff said.
13)There are people who are more than willing to give me a hug, virtual or real, whenever I may or may not need it.
14)I can stay in touch with long distance friends that I love soo much.

What are you thankful for? :)

Baby, You're a Firework

Most inspirational song I've heard in a while. I'd suggest looking it up if you haven't heard it yet.

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Rolling in the wind
Wanting to start again?
Do you ever feel so paper thin
Like a house of cards
One blow from caving in?
Do you ever feel already buried deep
Six feet under screams
But no one seems to hear a thing?
Do you know that there's still a chance for you
'Cause there's a spark in you?
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the 4th of July, 'cause
Baby, you're a firework,
Come on, show 'em what you're worth.
Make 'em go oh, oh, oh
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Go on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go oh, oh, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down
You don't have to feel like a waste of space
You're original
Cannot be replaced
If you only knew what that future holds
After a hurricane
Comes a rainbow
Maybe the reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open one
That leads you to the perfect road
Like a lightning bolt,
Your heart will blow
And when it's time, you'll know
You just gotta ignite the light
And let it shine
Just own the night
Like the 4th of July
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come on, show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go oh, oh, oh
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework
Come on, let your colors burst
Make 'em go oh, oh, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
It's always been inside of you
And now it's time to let it through
'Cause baby, you're a firework
Come onm show 'em what you're worth
Make 'em go oh, oh, oh
As you shoot across the sky
Baby, you're a firework,
Come on, let you're colors burst
Make 'em go oh, oh, oh
You're gonna leave 'em falling down.
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Boom, boom, boom
Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon.
<3

This has been a message for my big sister, Alex Shalayko, as this is our song.

TWLOHA

I saw this and felt the need to share it, because I think the message is just that incredible. No, I don't have any wise words or pearls of wisdom right now, but I think this is something everyone should see. To Write Love on Her Arms is a foundation to prevent and reverse depression and related problems in teenagers. I have friends who have been helped by this foundation, but many people haven't heard of it. So I just thought I'd throw that out there. :)

Hm, I like pearls...

So.. I have absolutely nothing clever to say, but it's been a while since I've posted and I feel like I'm long overdue. I've been confused lately.. Not necessarily in a bad way though. Many people ask, "How can you be confused in a good way?" You may be one of these people. I, dear friends, have an answer. Confusion leads to questions, and questions lead to answers. A pearl of wisdom I gained through reading vast amounts of poetry and listening to more songs than there are stars in the sky (okay, maybe not THAT many, but you understand my point), it's helped me out a lot. I have a lot of questions in my life and I pray one day God will answer them.

PS. The above picture has no relevance. I just love this picture.

Huh, that turned out to be decently clever after all.