MO' Money, MO' Money, MO' Money #2

Today, I got another piece of mail from Hartford explaining my financial aid information. They showed that they were giving me $12,300 a year on a merit scholarship. I'm also receiving $6,700 a year on a University grant, and they're offering  $5,500 on Stafford loans ($3,500 subsidized, $2,000 unsubsidized). I'm kinda ancy on taking the loans because I've been told basically all my life to avoid loans because it's not yours, it's credit. I don't want to start out in debt as soon as I get out of college. But I'm just gonna have ask God about my decisions concerning college.

Acceptance #4!

On Friday when I got home, my day handed me some mail from Middle Tennessee State University. I had gotten accepted. I am also eligible for honors classes. I didn't get any money this time but getting into the school was enough for me. I'm just waiting for American University now. It's making me anxious. If they don't offer me money, I'm gonna have to weigh the options.

The Healing Part

I've always loved this song. It's about forgiveness because the longer you hold grudges and don't apologize, things will just ge worse. This song is called "The Healing Part" by Cece Winans by one of the best albums ever "Everlasting Love"

It's hard to know what to say
We've said so much that we regret
What a price that we pay
When we can't forgive much less forget

The more I hear the more I fear
That we might lose each other

Can we skip to the part
Where we come to out senses?
Before we go too far
Love shouldn't be so hard

Can we open our hearts, drop our defenses?
Find where forgiveness starts
Let's stop where we are
And skip to the healing part

I can't recall what it was
That got this whole thing started
When anger grows like it does
And respect can get discarded

Everyday that we wait
Something good is dying

Can we skip to the part
Where we come to out senses?
Before we go too far
Love shouldn't be so hard

Can we open our hearts, drop our defenses
Find where forgiveness starts
Let's stop where we are
And skip to the healing part

Acceptance Number 3!

Well today I got accepted into the University of Hartford. They are giving me $12,300 a year which equals out to $49,200 altogether. My dadwas really excited for me. Then I told him about the fact that Middle Tennessee State University claims to not have receive my SAT scores. So we called the admissions office and they say that they did and I should be getting some mail by the end of the week. I'm a little excited about all the good news. Then my best friend called me and told me she got accepted into Barton College down in North Carolina. She was rather excited about that.

President's Day

On Monday, my best friend's momtook me and my best friend up to Albright College becaause she had a tour and interview with the school. It's rather small but I guess like colleges that are inimate. But anyway, we had a good time and I learned a lot about the school and took mental notes from the senior financial seminar.

MO' Money, MO' Money, MO' Money

Well I finally got my paperwork from New Haven. They're giving me $8,500 a year if I accept. But the thing is I can't seem to access what I got on my FAFSA. It's not letting me see any thing but whatever. New Haven is my second choice if I don't get into American. Hello Connecticut! I'm currently working on another scholarship for the Richie Spirit Foundation.

2-12-12

Well today is my boyfriend Tyrell's birthday. He just turned 18 too. We have a lot of February birthdays kind of back-to-back-to-back. Now that both he and Amber are 18, they're going to make fun of the fact that I'm still 17 and still a minor. It happens every year. I have to wait 5 months after them for my birthday to come around. But I'm proud of him. He's gone through a lot and  has accomplished a lot. I want him to be successful in his profession and that he can get into the school of his choice.
Also, we had church today. We had a really interesting discussion in youth church about relationships within the church and why all Christians should go to church. People don't know that it's not just a social event, it's a hospital for the broken. But there are imperfect people in there too that help each other grow. And plus when you pay your tithes and offering you just want them to go anywhere. It needs to go to a place that you know is using it for the right reasons.

After church, we went to a church member's house for her birthday party. She turned 13 today too. The food was great but then I was knocked out on the couch because the night before I didn't go to bed until like 4:45am. We were geeking watching "Trapped in the Closet", all 22 chapter of it.

2-11-12

Ashley, Amber, and Mandi

Amber's birthday party was on Saturday at my house. We spent most of the day cleaning up because the party didn't start unitl 6. I had to do the bathroom in the main hallway and there was a lot of sweeping and stuff to do. We even had to move the entire sofa from the family room to the living room. We had to take it in parts. So one part was against the window and the other was against the wall near the kitchen. I hadn't even taken a shower because yet we were working for several hours. But once I finally washed up, people started to arrive. After awhile, we realized we didn't have cups so me and my dad went to Food Lion and got cups. Then we picked up Kennedy. I think she enjoyed herself. The party was funny. I even got an email that I had been accepted into University of New Haven and I showed my parents and different family members. Then dancing and food were the main events. My cousin was even whipping up some strawberry and pina colado daquaris, virgin of course. I had a strawberry one. There were little kids all over the place but my little cousin Sydney was hilarious. My sister made me play all line dances including the Wobble. My mother was the main one going off, lol. But all in all, I had a great time. The people I know are hilarious. I even made new friends.

My Bestfriend's Birthday @ THE CAVE!!

Amber, Tyrell, and Amber

Tyrell, Amber, Twin, and Amber

Friday was my bestfriend Amber's birthday. She turned 18. I'm proud of my bestfriend and she was very appriciative of all she got. We also went to The Cave and they did something really nice for both Ambers. The made them a little slide show. It was a surprise. It was also my friend Twin Carter's birthday too. The Cave was just too live on Friday and DJ Craig did his thing as always.

Amber's Birthday

Me and Amber

Well Thursday was my sister's birthday. She turned 25. She and her boyfriend went shopping the day before and she got shoes and stuff from Wet Seal. He's very nice to her and I see him almost everyday because he's always over here but hey, he's my future brither-in-law. I'm proud of my sister and that she's an example I can follow whole-heartedly.

New Application

On Saturday, my dad and I sat down and looked at alternate schools I can apply to and paid for some other ones. I applied to Middle Tennessee State University and paid for University of New Haven. We even looked at me applying to Hampton and Belmont University. We looked at the colleges that offered me a B.S. instead of a B.A. or B.M. That way I wouldn't have to audition and I would be getting into the correct programs.

1st of Many

Today I got my first acceptance letter from Washington College with a $60,000 merit-based scholarship. I was excited but I dont think I'm going there because I only applied because it was free. It as nice for them to offer though.

UGH!

So my dad still has yet to pay for my other two colleges. New Haven cost $25 and Lebanon Valley cost $30. I'm a little frustrated because he said we were going to do it for the past 3 weeks. So I'm not sure when it's going to be done. Whatevs kid...

CyberLink You Cam

I love playing around on my new web cam. I do a lot. I take pictures of myself and I do some freestyles listening to instrumentals. It's hilarious because I'm not a good rapper.

Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus

Please watch this. It explains the fact that I'm not a religious person. I actually hate being called that, it's an insult. I'm not religious, I'm a CHRISTIAN. A follower of Christ. This is a lifestyle. I know why I exist. I don't need some "religion" to explain it to me.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY&sns=fb

Racism in the Media

Well today in AVID we had a very intense discussion on racism in the media. For some reason it spurred off of Tim Tebow somehow. When Carney made us watch that video comparing Tebow to former Black quarterbacks, it started something.We were first talking about how Tebow is getting more air for being a mediocre quarterback over the older black good quarterbacks. They felt a since of unfairness among that. I feel like if blacks showed themselves up, other races would repect our culture. I've realized blacks are like no other race. We build ourselves up, have all these movements for peace and freedom, and yet, this generation is selfish and we're allowing the media to dictate how our children want to act. Why do young black men want to be thugs, smoke weed, and gang bang. And girls feed into that. So I think that's why most guys act like that to get girls. And I don't know why girls are so easy now-a-days. There's probably a small percentage of virgins in high school. I know not everyone is doing it, I'm not But I feel like what guys and girls listen to is what they're going to become.

Song of the Week

Well it's not really the actual song I like, but just the instrumental. It's called "40 Deep" by Lecrae. He's a Chrsitian rapper. Omg, I'm in love with this beat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of_Ogmur6-E

But the actual song of the week has been "You Love Me Anyway" by Sidewalk Prophets. It just shows how unconditional God's love is for me and for mankind. Here are the lyrics:

The question was raised
As my conscience fell
A silly, little lie
It didn’t mean much
But it lingers still
In the corners of my mind
Still you call me to walk
On the edge of this world
To spread my dreams and fly
But the future’s so far
My heart is so frail
I think I’d rather stay inside

But You love me anyway
It’s like nothing in life that I’ve ever known
Yes You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
How You love me

It took more than my strength
To simply be still
To seek but never find
All the reasons we change
The reasons I doubt
And why do loved ones have to die?

But You love me anyway
It’s like nothing in life that I’ve ever known
Yes You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me

I am the thorn in Your crown
But You love me anyway
I am the sweat from Your brow
But You love me anyway
I am the nail in Your wrist
But You love me anyway
I am Judas’ kiss
But You love me anyway

See now, I am the man who yelled out from the crowd
For Your blood to be spilled on this earth shaking
ground
Yes then, I turned away with a smile on my face
With this sin in my heart tried to bury Your grace
And then alone in the night, I still called out for You
So ashamed of my life, my life, my life

But You love me anyway
It’s like nothing in life that I’ve ever known
Yes,You love me anyway
Oh Lord, how You love me
You love me, yes You love me
How You love me
How You love me
How You love me

BTW

By the way, I got my class ring. It has the school shield on one side, the Bible and cross on the other side. It has my name and 2012, on the top of the sides. It has New Town High School on the parimeter of the jewel. The jewel in the middle is a Ruby, my birth stone. It also has Alyssa Foy engraved on the inside. I got this for Chrsitmas too. My dad surpised me. I wear it all the time and preserve it in its ring box.

You Know What Grinds My Gears?

You know what really grinds my gears? Being politically correct. I absolutely hate that term. Why do people have to say Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas? I know some people don't celebrate it but the day still exist so why can't I say it? It's offensive to non-Christians? Bullcrap! Saying X-Mas is personally disrespectful and offending to me as a Christian. Taking CHRIST out of CHRISTmas is wrong. That's why it's named that. He's the reason for the season. I know some people celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanza but if most of the holiday marketing is set toward Christmas anyway, why can't commercials say Merry Chrsitmas. Or like saying God or Jesus, unless used in vain, is wrong in the media or the education system is wrong. I can't pray in school but people can wear yamakas and Islamic headwrap to school? That doesn't sound fair. I'm not bashing religions but the fact God and Jesus is being removed from education and we HAVE to learn about evolution is utterly itiotic. MAN, Z POLITICAL CORRECTNESS!

FINALLY

I finally completed and submitted my application to American University. I now just have to pay for my Lebanon Valley, New Haven, and William Paterson applications. But hopefully those won't matter because I really want to be an American Ealge by the time the fall of 2012 hits.

Lion King...ON STAGE!

Yesterday, my boyfriend took me to see Lion King at the Hippodrome. It was very nice of him. The show was amazing. The back drops, costumes, puppets, and of course the music was outstanding. Unfortunately, we didn;t get to sit next to each other and we had "limited view" seats. I was on row U and he was on row O. The show was sold out so that's probably why. I personally advise everybody to see that show, whether in New York or on their tour.

2012

Geez it's been a minute. I haven't blogged since before the Christmas break. Here are some of the things I got for Christmas. A HP Laptop, some clothes, $45 in cash, $10 Qdoba gift card, and a $25 gift card for Bath and Body Works. Here are some pictures from my new webcam!

I rang in the New Year at chruch, always. We were singing forever because we originally prepared 1 song and eventually singing 3. We had to elongate one because it was like 11: 50 and the song was not that long. I love my new laptop.