The tickle feather **

Spring is here! Ah, a time of warm winds, daffodils, blossoms, and... snowflakes? It sure has been an interesting season. Winter was so warm, I could practically wear short sleeves, and now that spring is here, I have to bundle up before going outside. Strange weather, for sure.... but maybe no mosquitoes in summer? Maybe they'll all be killed by the cold. *evil laugh* That would be worth braving the cold for.

Here are some of my highlights of March so far.

~Highlights of March~ a list

1. I'm entering an altered book contest at our local library, which means I get to cut up books and turn them into art. Mine's turning out well so far. I like how it looks. Maybe I'll post some pictures when I'm done.

2. Speaking of the library, I got my own library card! Hooray! I know there are lots of people that have library cards, but I'm really excited to check books out with it.
(again speaking of the library, I saw my old tennis teacher there when I was getting my card. I thought that was interesting.)

3. I'm working on a research paper for writing class. We picked a career to research and now we're writing about it. I chose a book editor, because I love finding other people's mistakes. :) just kidding.

4.  Our puppy Honey has a serious biting problem. Ugh. You can't even pet her without feeling little sharp teeth on your hand. Can anyone relate? Have any tips?


Well, that's just about it. Of course Easter is coming up (in March this year!) so I might post then. See ya later!

Grace be with you,

Abby :D 


ps. oh, i nearly forgot! my birthday is in a week! i'll be turning seventeen. :)

** the title of this post is from my little brothers who are playing with a feather. :) 
 

Poetry

I felt like sharin' something personal with y'all today. I ain't one of them fancy bloggers who can type up their thoughts real pretty-like, so I decided to share some of my poems! Yep, these are genuwine certified Abby material right here. Enjoy!


This is one I wrote when-- of course-- I wanted some snow. Writing about it's the next best thing, right?

Snow

Tiny ice sculptures blow down from the sky

So dainty and fragile, they melt with a sigh

Delicate, lacy, exquisite and light

Each one is different, but all are pure white.

 Please don't judge this one! It was a science assignment for school. :)

The Pituitary Gland

God’s creation is amazing

For so many things we should be praising

There are wonders in this world galore

The butterfly’s wing and the lion’s roar

But even the sunset can’t begin

To wow me if I look within

Every bacterium and cell

Has its special job and place to dwell

There’s a tiny thing called the pituitary gland

Under the brain is where it stands

It sends our hormones to and fro

Tells them what to do and where to go

It keeps our bodies free of strife

And helps us have a better life

Next time you bow and fold your hand

Thank God above for this awesome gland

Did I already share this one? I'm not sure, but anyway...

Panther

Black and sleek

Bold not meek

Dusky fur

Growl not purr

Leopard black

Hidden spots

Color dim

Courage lots

This one is about one of my favorite types of cats! I know lots of people think hairless cats are creepy, but I like 'em. :)

Sphinx

Naked but regal, they sit straight and tall.

For the fur lover, their skin will appall.

Wrinkled and darling, their gaze says to you,

“Laugh, but please love me, I will love you, too.”

Grace be with you,

Abby :D

I asked God for patience, He gave me a puppy...

We got our Labrador puppy on Saturday! Her name is Honey,  and she is sooooo cute. :) She's about seven weeks old, about 12 pounds, and she loves to chew on people and objects. I've been overseeing the potty training and whatnot, and so far she seems pretty smart. Here are a few pictures of her.

Does anyone have any training tips for me? I've been pretty patient with her during the day, but at night she's just so.... LOUD. Puppies have a pretty piercing bark. I've taken to sleeping beside her crate just to keep her quiet. But I've been wanting a puppy for so long, and God couldn't have blessed me more with a puppy like her. I actually think we're training each other. I'm training her to be obedient and go potty outside, and she's training me to be patient. :)

Grace be with you,

Abby :D

Happy Valentine's Day...

Happy Valentine's Day, everybody! It's not a very big holiday for me, but I know it is for some. I like valentines, and candy, and flowers, but I don't feel left out if I don't get any. I'm not longing for a special someone to share this holiday with. I feel content where God has placed me, and I know that He loves me.
What do you do for Valentine's Day? Do you get your family gifts? A few times our dad has gotten my mom and sisters and I flowers or balloons, which is fun. I'm having a good day, and I hope you are too!

Grace and God's love be with you,

Abby ♥♥

the sometimes days

 (uh oh, blogging has taken the back burner again. I'm trying, really I am!)

In my life, usually, everything goes pretty well. School is challenging, but not frustrating. Music practice goes well. I have some extra free time to do with what I wish. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping. I know that Jesus died on the cross to save me, and I know that God loves me. Everything goes right.

But sometimes...

There are those days. School is absolutely awful, I've been dawdling too long and I know it. I have no free time yet I've somehow managed to spend way too much time on the internet. I'm grumpy to everybody, I feel like sitting down and screaming. I know that God is looking down at me frowning, but I just can't seem to get out of this slump.

Can you relate? I really hope you can. Because I know I post these kinds of posts a lot, but I like looking back on them when I'm feeling bad. If you have the same 'sometimes' days that I have, you know the feeling.

One Bible verse that's good for days like these is:

...the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6

So He won't forsake you... even on your bad days? Yes, even then.

Here's another one I like.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1

Even when we're feeling grumpy and not so great, we can still remember that God truly loves us, and He sent His son to die for us. He is our help in trouble, and He won't leave you or forsake you. 

 Remember that on your next 'sometimes' day.

Grace be with you,

Abby :D 

p.s. sorry for no pictures. i just can't seem to find the time to upload one!

Exciting Things (a list)

The Exciting Things That Are Happening To Me ~a list~

1. Puppy. My family and I are getting a puppy!!!!! I'm really excited! It's going to be a yellow lab, and I'm reading training books to figure out how to train it. Any suggestions? We already have two dogs, but my parents decided that my younger siblings should grow up with a puppy. Plus, we recently had a break-in almost right next door, and since both of our dogs are medium-sized, we wanted a nice big dog to scare away criminals. :)
2. Mandolin. My current teacher is not quite what we want, so tomorrow I'm taking a trial lesson from a new teacher. I hope, hope, hope she'll be a good teacher!
3. No more. I've already told you about no dessert. Yep, it hasn't been too hard to have no dessert, because of clementines and grapes. Yummy. But I haven't told you about no Pinterest! I've decided it's too much of a time waster. I've been doing it since Thursday and it actually hasn't been too hard. Are you spending too much time on Pinterest? Maybe you should join me. :)
4. School. I finished my math book The Accounting Game. And now I'm not sure what to do for math. I've been learning Latin, which is pretty fun, I guess. And writing class is still going strong. I like it a lot. Our first speech was last week, and it wasn't so bad. I only had a few nightmares about it. And I wasn't shaking that much. Almost no one laughed at me. ;)

What are some exciting things happening to you this week?

Grace be with you,

Abby :D

p.s. thinking back, Valentine's Day is coming up soon. i didn't mention it because we're not doing anything to celebrate. are you?