Showing posts with label Charlie Brown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charlie Brown. Show all posts

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Summer Reading, Kenzie Style

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I used to read books a lot during the summer, but this year I've done more reading things online and doing random little research things, especially looking at colleges. One paper material that I have still kept reading all summer is the comics. Sometimes they relate to my life so well that I think I have a stalker writing comics about me. I don't usually like the long story ones with so many words, but the truthful and funny ones are my favorite. Here are some that I've saved!
I know that it is a true blessing from the Lord when I have those days that I can't put into words.  All I can do is say thank you to Him.
Dancing really does naturally make you feel in a better mood

Parents end up doing the majority of all their kids' fundraising.
My parents always tell me that they don't see how I even taste what I'm eating or how I still have taste buds left
This is how we all felt about AP History this year.

Between my dad and me, we probably produce enough methane to cover our electricity for the house.
Whenever we ask Dad where we/he are/is, his response is usually "I'm right here."

Grapes?  Ice cream?  Me too.
My uncle gets the same thing, except he looks just like Santa.

Appreciate your mother.
Even when things may not seem so great, think of how awful they could be!  That will hopefully improve your mood at least some.
Frank & Ernest are the kings of puns.
We also have this problem of running into permanent objects in my house.  Mostly mom, but Dad hits his head on everything, too.
Mom and Dad would say this is me.
And I would say that this is them. 
They say that they'll be glad when they don't have my messes to clean up after anymore, but they know they'll miss me.
Dad claims, "I'm just resting my eyes," as he falls asleep within minutes of sitting down on the couch at any hour of the day.
Mom.
And Howie Mendell.
Eating better is usually somehow thrown into everyone's goals, especially those who are athletes.  I'm always finding new foods and fuels, and new food ideas.  That's something we all can always improve on.
Another goal of mine lately is to let go of extra things in my life that have been holding me back, distracing me, or just taking up space!  I've got to organzie, declutter, and focus!  This is the prime of my life, and I want to "make the most of every opportunity because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:16)

Praying yourself to sleep is the best way to end the day (bottom right).
My feelings about weather

Maple...one of the best flavors/smells to exist...and taste






 


 

 

 
 

Thursday, May 14, 2015

"Rule #1: Treat Every Day Like Christmas."

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."  Hebrews 13:8
Christmas was only about 5 months ago.  Not too long, right?
Buddy the Elf's quote that I used to title this post is silly, and anyone who watches Christmas movies has surely heard it, but it can really be applied to our lives.  Around Christmas time jingling bells and  twinkling lights along with so many other things we associate with the season (songs, decorations, parties, gifts, treats, etc) lift our spirits as we get together to spend time with family and friends.  Kids get even more excited with the anticipation of the surprises Santa will leave underneath the tree on Christmas morning.  Giving gifts to family and friends and receiving some, too, there are so many things that encourage joyful attitudes.  As I've said in my other Christmas posts, we are able to have this joy at Christmas because Christ gives us the opportunity!  We are actually celebrating Jesus birth at this time, and even greater reason to enjoy the holiday.  However, we don't have to be filled with the Christmas spirit only in December.
Seasons change, but Christ does not.
Another reason that I am excused for posting about Christmas in May :)
We don't have to stop celebrating!

The day after Christmas, Mom and I went up to our neighbor's house to visit and exchange gifts.  I always enjoy getting to see their spoiled little dog, Mac, who I joke is named after me.  He is so sweet and playful, always ready to meet anyone who comes near!  Don and Gail have their hands full with this energetic little dog, but I am so glad he is there to keep them on their toes.

Mac is a pekingese, the breed that I think is basically a pug with long fur.  That's another reason I love him!  I can't have a pug of my own, but my neighbors have a pekingese, and that's close enough.


"Family" Photo
They're not really my grandparents, but I feel like they could be.

That morning I took a day-after-Christmas run, rather spur-of-the-moment, as I decided that I wanted to try a new pancake:  peppermint and York.  To add extra peppermint flavor, I wanted to add some extract, but we didn't have any.  So my run turned into a destination run, and I threw on my new running shirt Mom and Dad got me the day before, grabbed an Ingles card and a couple dollars, and ran to the store!  I made a quick stop, put the bottle in my tights' pocket, and came back home to whip up my new creation.

I downloaded a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree decorating app during the holidays, which brought back memories of my childhood when I played little online Christmas games all the time!

More holiday season creations:
Pumpkin Ice Cream:
pumpkin
spices
Yoplait pumpkin pie yogurt
milk and almond milk
pumpkin butter
Apple Almond Butter Quinoa
Maple Flavored Coffee



Mutts comics are sentimental, simple, and sweet.
There are few things better than a great night's sleep.

Time is constantly flying by faster than I can comprehend, but over the past month, I've been making sure I take the time to pause and look back on the days and the things I've learned.  As cliché as it may be, count your blessings.  You'll come to find that there was probably more to be thankful for than you even realized at the time.  I know I've seen it!  Looking at the big picture of things really helps me shape my attitude in a better way.
"Stop and consider God's wonders"  Job 37:14