My brother and his friends filmed a commercial for a contest. Follow the link and vote! I'm an actress an it ;)
http://thecreativechallenge.org/pdetail/the-breakup/
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
The Human Influence
We live in a world with hundreds of influences both good and bad. Some build us up while others break us down. There are worldly influences, spiritual influences, unseen influences, seen influences, strong influences, weak influences, tangible influences, intangible influences, and the list goes on and on. One of the most important influences is the "Human Influence". We are all human and we all have a chance to influence someone. We give people a chance to learn from us, to be comforted by us, to be strengthened by us and we influence someone whether we realize it or not. The definition of an influence is "the capacity or powers of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behaviors, opinions, etc., of others". We can influence someone by our words, our actions, or even just our presence.
There are many who have influenced my life and I'm sure most of them haven't even realized that they have. They either told me something that I needed to know, inspired me to make a difference, or made me see what life is really about. I have been broken by some, but that gave another the opportunity to build me up. Without one, there cannot be the other. We must have people there to break us, because then we may be fixed. They break our weakest parts, the parts that need to be strengthened the most. It's sometimes better to fix something from scratch, because then you lessen the chance of making a mistake. So those that break us are really doing us a favor. It may be painful, but the renewal process is worth the scars and bruises.
My bestest friend and "sister", Emily, influenced me a lot this year. She taught me that there is always something better. When we think we have something great and we lose it, it is to give us the chance to find something even greater. She taught me that it's important to not let things, both big and small, come between a friendship. It's better to resolve things sooner than later.
My very best friend, Cougar, taught me I can make a difference just by listening. He taught me that my past is meant to be a tool to influence those who come into my life. He influenced me and motivated me to be the friend I had always wanted to be last year. He showed me that I can change a life just by bringing a friend on a drive around town. He taught me that we all go through something, but that something happens for a reason. It happens so that we can be a better and stronger influence in someone else's life.
My friend, Holly, taught me that there will always be someone out there who knows exactly how you feel and you have to be open and willing to listen, otherwise you won't find that someone. She also taught me that there is no such thing as an unlikely friend. You will always find something to love in everyone.
My friend, Caden, taught me that we choose to be happy. Even though this is something I always secretly knew, he magnified this in my life. Happiness really is a choice. We choose to let something build us up or break us down and even when we slip and let something break us down, there will always be something or someone there to build us back up even stronger than before.
My friend, Austin, taught me that Christ is most important.
My friend, Riley, taught me that my past doesn't matter and that I can't let it affect my present and my future.
All of the friends that I have now taught me that there will always be people who accept me for who I am and who will always love me and be there for me and it doesn't matter who I was or what I did or what I'll even do. They taught me that the true friends go through the fire with you.
Be aware of those you influence, because you influence someone every day.
There are many who have influenced my life and I'm sure most of them haven't even realized that they have. They either told me something that I needed to know, inspired me to make a difference, or made me see what life is really about. I have been broken by some, but that gave another the opportunity to build me up. Without one, there cannot be the other. We must have people there to break us, because then we may be fixed. They break our weakest parts, the parts that need to be strengthened the most. It's sometimes better to fix something from scratch, because then you lessen the chance of making a mistake. So those that break us are really doing us a favor. It may be painful, but the renewal process is worth the scars and bruises.
My bestest friend and "sister", Emily, influenced me a lot this year. She taught me that there is always something better. When we think we have something great and we lose it, it is to give us the chance to find something even greater. She taught me that it's important to not let things, both big and small, come between a friendship. It's better to resolve things sooner than later.
My very best friend, Cougar, taught me I can make a difference just by listening. He taught me that my past is meant to be a tool to influence those who come into my life. He influenced me and motivated me to be the friend I had always wanted to be last year. He showed me that I can change a life just by bringing a friend on a drive around town. He taught me that we all go through something, but that something happens for a reason. It happens so that we can be a better and stronger influence in someone else's life.
My friend, Holly, taught me that there will always be someone out there who knows exactly how you feel and you have to be open and willing to listen, otherwise you won't find that someone. She also taught me that there is no such thing as an unlikely friend. You will always find something to love in everyone.
My friend, Caden, taught me that we choose to be happy. Even though this is something I always secretly knew, he magnified this in my life. Happiness really is a choice. We choose to let something build us up or break us down and even when we slip and let something break us down, there will always be something or someone there to build us back up even stronger than before.
My friend, Austin, taught me that Christ is most important.
My friend, Riley, taught me that my past doesn't matter and that I can't let it affect my present and my future.
All of the friends that I have now taught me that there will always be people who accept me for who I am and who will always love me and be there for me and it doesn't matter who I was or what I did or what I'll even do. They taught me that the true friends go through the fire with you.
Be aware of those you influence, because you influence someone every day.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Piano Lessons
Okay everyone, so I've been teaching piano lessons for two years now and I've taught up to seven students. I'm in desperate need of some more students and I would love to take up more students this summer. If any of you are interested or know of anyone who might be interested please spread the word and direct them to my piano blog. All the information is there on how to contact me, prices, lessons, etc. If you have any questions just email me at lauren.mcintosh16@gmail.com. Thanks readers!
http://pianopantomime.blogspot.com/
http://pianopantomime.blogspot.com/
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Sweet Child O Mine
Last video, one of my very favorites! I know it's long, but I hope you get the chance to see the whole thing and watch my other two videos. Leave your thoughts about them. I'd love to hear what you think.
Jesus Once of Humble Birth
Here's another song that I hope you all love, once again I know it's not Sunday anymore, but I could listen to this any day of the week.
EFY Medley
I know it's not Sunday anymore, but I wasn't able to get this posted. I know many of you out there love this song, so I wanted to share it with you and I thought this might be a new way of doing that. Leave me your thoughts and I just might continue doing some more of these videos.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Friendship is Like a Tree
One of my friends posted some beautiful incite into what a friendship is. I want to share those thoughts with you, because I personally think they're beautiful and very true.
Friendship is defined to me as two people who trust each other. They trust each other with the jokes that they tell, trusting that it will be laughed at. They trust each other with the activities they do, that they both will enjoy it. In a way you could say that Friendship is like a Tree. The longer amount of time that it has to grow, the stronger it will get. With the correct nourishment and opportunities, it will become extremely strong, to a point of unfeigned love. When trust becomes uttermost faith of the other person. And even when that tree isn't strong, its still there. It still provides some shade, no matter how small the tree is. It still bears fruit, even though it might be crippled.
When one part of a friendship is lost, its like cutting down half the tree. The tree can no longer grow. It can no longer be there, it will eventually die. When a person of a friendship moves, or leaves some other way, the other is left behind to bear sorrows. ..
When one part of a friendship is lost, its like cutting down half the tree. The tree can no longer grow. It can no longer be there, it will eventually die. When a person of a friendship moves, or leaves some other way, the other is left behind to bear sorrows. ..
A friendship requires two people. Both persons in the friendship are impacted by events that happen to that friendship. Both friends feel good when a joke is shared, but in return, both friends feel sorrow when a loss is shared.
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