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hollyxelizabeth — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:22:42 +0000

I think it is funny how we go through trends on Facebook and Twitter. Our generation is great at hopping on any bandwagon. So the latest is the greater than and less than signs. I thought I would make a list using them, you know…just for the heck of it. Why not right?

Optimism>Pessimism
Friends who are fun>Friends who are boring
OU>OSU
Summer>Winter
Makeup>No Makeup
XM Radio>Regular FM Radio
Cheerleading>Being in the Student Section
God>My fears
Gentlemen>Jerks
Healthy food>Junk food
Being confident in your own skin>worrying about other people’s thoughts
Funny or romantic movies>Scary movies
Working out>being lazy
Taylor Swift music>Rap
iPhone>Any other phone
Sweet tea>Unsweet tea
Having fun>Acting too cool
Purity>Disrespecting your body
Being dressed up>Being dressed down
Leading>Following

There are a few that came to mind. Nothing too serious, but I thought it would be a fun little something to do. Hope you enjoyed.

Friends and Metaphors

hollyxelizabeth — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:28:36 +0000

I hate losing. Losing games, losing belongings, losing friends.
Of course friends are one of the easiest to lose…Friendship is like precious China, one slip and it is broken– lost forever…Never to to be the same as it once was.

Do whatever you can to keep relationships you enjoy. Don’t let anything destroy the fragile China you care about.

That has been my mindset the past few weeks. Some friends are poison and worth losing, but others you should fight for. Life without being surrounded by fun people is a dry life. I don’t want a dry life.

This blog is a little scattered and a little transparent, but why would my blog be anything but? So take it how you want, but I hope someone will understand what I’m saying.

Dream On

hollyxelizabeth — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:57:53 +0000

A few weeks ago at Bible study we were given a piece of paper that had a few questions on it. The first one said, “If you knew you couldn’t fail what would you do?” I knew the answer immediately. First one to pop into my brain. So I wrote, “Become an OU cheerleader.” I sat there looking at my paper a little sad because I knew that it was so far out of reach. I would never wear the crimson and cream cheer uniform. Never stunt or tumble on those sidelines. Never cheer for my favorite school and teams. It was definitely a little heart breaking to look at…
Fast forward to over a month later…
I went to the all college basketball tourney to watch the OU men’s team play. Of course I watched but during the tv timeouts is when I really payed attention. The coed cheer squad came out…well like 4 couples were there since it was a weekend tourney I guess…and I was like a wide eyed child on Christmas morning. I couldn’t get enough of the one man stunts and signs and well, cheerleading. A day before I told my dad I would never work on my tumbling cause I hate to tumble and now I’m dying to sitting there watching the cheerleaders. I wanted to be down there SO BAD. I was talking to Dad and he says that if I want he can get me plugged into stunt classes and I can start to work towards being a college cheerleader. I was in.
The next few days were spent at the gym tumbling. I need a standing back and guess what? I am standing back challenged. Always have been. So there’s obstacle número uno. Then I changed my diet. If I’m going to fly and tumble I need to be as light as possible. So obstacle number two is my body and keeping it in tip top shape.
Tonight I went to a stunt class at a gym of a former OU cheerleader that my dad knows. Yay for connections. I got to learn to fly on a one man stunt! Oh my gosh it was SO much fun! I was on two feet and one foot eventually. It was strange because I’m a base on the school squad and now I’m up over 8 feet in the air with one guy below me holding my feet. First time ever to do that. The first time he threw and I jumped and I came back down. I got higher then I expected and I think higher than he expected. It was HIGH. My mom didn’t think I was gonna go through with it but I went up around 8 times. A current OU cheerleader even stunted me and an OCU coach. Wide eyed Holly made another appearance. I mean I’m no pro but I could definitely do that while throwing up the OU on Saturdays at football games…
All of these things fell into place after this one Bible study. I felt God’s gentle nudge throughout all of these experiences. I realize now that with God I can’t fail. Sure it is His plan, but only success can come out of following Him. I’m not saying that I’m going to be selected to cheer at OU because I believe Him and that’s it, He will have to make that happen because I believe. No, it’s because if this doesn’t happen for me it is because of a reason that will lead to better things. HE knows no failure. That’s what I have learned from this.
If I can grow in my skill in stunting and tumbling I will be trying out for OU cheer. But I know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I believe that with all my heart. I can’t wait to go through this journey with Him. I can dream with no limits because my God conquered the grave. How many people or “gods” can say they have done that? I ask you (does anyone even read my little blog? Haha oh well. It doesn’t matter.) to pray for me in this journey. I need it desperately.
Boomer Sooner!

A quick insert from Jesus Calling on January 5. I found it doing my quiet time today…
“True dependence is not simply asking Me to bless what you have decided to do. It is coming to ME with an open mind and heart, inviting Me to plant my desires within you. I may infuse you with a dream that seems far beyond you reach. You know that in yourself you cannot achieve such a goal. Thus begins your journey of profound reliance on ME. It is a faithwalk, taken one step at a time, leaning on Me as much as you need. This is not a path of continual success but of multiple failures. However, each failure is followed by a growth spurt, by increased reliance on Me. Enjoy the blessednessof a victorious life, through deepening your dependence on ME.”

WOW. He is all-knowing and He has me in the palm of His hand waiting on me and helping me…
God is SO good.

Dear Lord, Please Give Me a Man Like Tebow, Amen

hollyxelizabeth — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:52:34 +0000

Tim Tebow… Any Christian girl’s dream man. At least this Christian girl’s dream man. Now realistically I know that it’s not happening ever which isn’t that heartbreaking because I know that God has picked out someone for me that is going to be even better for me than Tebow. Anyways, I watched a video of him miced up during a game and can I just say wow. He is always getting slammed for who he is and his beliefs but I know that if the world loves you that isn’t the best thing. The world and earthly things tell us to do the opposite of what Mr. Tebow is.
So yes I “swoon” at the sight of him (and I’m not the only one) but my heart melted when I watched him on this video be himself. His personality was more attractive than his face–and his face is attractive. Praying, talking with kids, comforting teammates… It’s a man who has emptied himself and let God possess his every pore. Oozing the love and light and life that God brings to those who devote themselves to him. I watch that and I want that. I want it for myself, my family, my future husband, my friends. That fearlessness to put Bible verses on your face and not care what others think. I mean I would rather be known as the Jesus freak than the girl who doesn’t care about anything. You know what they say.. If you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for anything.
I understand that he is not perfect because ya he actually is human. He will mess up and he will be destroyed for it because he is scrutinized 10 times more than anyone else in football just for his beliefs. In the book of John Jesus reminds us that if we are hated by the world to remember that the world hated Him first. No matter what the world says I will continue to pray, “Dear Lord, please give me a man like Tebow, Amen.”

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

hollyxelizabeth — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:49:55 +0000

I’m obviously a huge music person and I’m the kind of music person that likes to listen to the lyrics. A lot of the time people just like the beat but don’t get the message of the song. So here’s a list of some of my favorite song lyrics. Maybe you’ll recognize some and maybe you won’t.

She’s an actress. She’s better known for the things she does on the mattress.
Better Than Revenge by Taylor Swift (she’ll make the list a ton. Fair warning)
–Love the clever word choice and rhyme.

Your eyes might be green. Or the bluest that I’ve ever seen.
Blessed by Elton John
–I often wonder things about my future husband and kids and I think he really captures the curiosity. It’s a beautiful line in my opinion.

I can’t breathe without you. But I have to.
Breathe by Taylor Swift
–Its such a vulnerable, honest, sad line and I just love it. I think so many people hit this point of desperation and she nailed those feelings so well.

Crazy girl don’t you know that I love you?
Crazy Girl by Eli Young Band
–Need I explain? Every girl wants to be told that from her man. Swoon.

I’ll look back and regret how I ignored when they said run as fast as you can.
Dear John by Taylor Swift
–This line inspired the whole blog post. Considering John Mayer’s reputation and how everyone was telling Taylor to run it’s such a jab to him. I love it.

Tell me did you fall for a shooting star? One without a permanent scar, and did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there?
Drops of Jupiter by Train
–Honestly I really don’t get this song but I love the uniqueness of it and especially this line. I think it’s so loving.

I’m forever yours, faithfully.
Faithfully by Journey
–I grew up listening to Journey because my dad is a huuuuge fan. I just really love this song and the reassuring tone in it is all summed up in 4 words.

Man! I feel like a woman!
Man! I Feel Like a Woman! by Shania Twain
–This song is like girl power max. I think it’s clever and funny. My friends and I belt this song out all the time.

I’m not that innocent.
Oops!… I Did It Again by Brittany Spears
–Considering at the time this song came out Brit was still America’s sweetheart. I think she was trying to tell us something.. Such an ironic line but I love how it’s sang. Sassy.

I finally found you. My missing puzzle piece. I’m complete.
Teenage Dream by Katy Perry
–I feel like this quote sums up what a lot of teenagers feel when they date in high school. Every new girl or guy that comes along is the one. I think it’s ridiculous to think that but I mean it’s a song about teenagers. I still love the song and especially the line because out of context it’s what people want to feel with their significant other.

Untouchable like a distant diamond sky. I’m reaching out and I just can’t tell you why.
Untouchable by Taylor Swift
–One of my absolute favorite songs ever. I can’t explain it. It’s just a beautiful line. Beautiful.

The time that you danced with me with no music playing.
Goodbye by Miley Cyrus
–Ahhhh doesn’t that just sound like a dream? End of story.

I’m captivated by you, baby, like a firework show.
Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift
–Another on of my absolute favorite songs ever. Fireworks are so well, captivating, just like I assume love is. Another just beautiful line. She’s in no short supply of these.

So in total I have 13 lines that really come to mind. I love all of these songs so so much. I hope you enjoyed.

Little Gifts

hollyxelizabeth — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:26:29 +0000

So quick story… My dad flew out of town today and I hate it because well flights are scary. I hadn’t seen him since last night and I wanted to know how he was doing. He was going to a conference to speak and I wasn’t sure how he was feeling. But I wanted to wish him good luck and tell him I loved him and all that. It was about 5:15 in the evening and I was so busy. But I stopped my day and just shot him a text. I asked God, “I just need reassurance that he’s ok. I want to know he made it and is safe.” So I was driving along and I hear my phone ding. Like a good girl, I waited until my destination to read it. I figured it was probably Lacey asking me where I was. I was wrong. I opened the message and it said, “Thanks Sweetie.” From Daddy.
That little answered prayer was so marvelous. I felt like He had me wrapped tightly in His arms. I was so instantly comforted. That little answered prayer was a gift from Him and I am so grateful. I can’t get over how much I loved it. Out loud I even thanked my Lord with a big smile on my face. I knew that He had my dad under his wing.
Sometimes it’s the little things.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody

hollyxelizabeth — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:58:31 +0000

Winter Formal. It’s the topic of conversation in classes all round the OCS campus. Who are you asking? Is she taking him? It’s an endless conversation. I’ve thought a lot about who I would ask..and I’m sure most girls have. I mean it’s a pretty big decision for a high school girl. What dress? What shoes? What boy? Well I have answers to all those except one.. What boy?

Is there any way you can you help me out?

Stephen, will you go to Winter Formal with me?

Broken Yet Whole

hollyxelizabeth — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:03:06 +0000

Tonight for some reason I was thinking of some of the toughest times in my life so far. But not many of them can compare to the heartache God feels when He loses a child to the sins and temptations of the world. Have you thought of it that way?

I’ve had some low lows…
1. I found my dog dead, drounded in our pool in the winter
2. Learning of another dog’s cancer and sitting on the phone crying so hard I couldn’t talk or breathe to my friend Allison.
3. Sitting at a funeral for a soldier and good family friend watching a slide show of him just weeks before his death with his newborn baby girl
4. Leaving my comfort zone and everything I knew and moved to OCS
5. I had a seizure when I was like 12, maybe, and not knowing what was wrong with me

Now I know that I am blessed and that many people have it worse than I do but still these trials are a part of the story God has written about me. Every single one of those moments molds my life and myself like clay. I wouldn’t trade any of them… Well I would want the soldier, Jered, to still be here on this earth.
I am excited to see what low lows I will face next because I know that the Lord can use them for good. That makes it worth the pain, the comfort of the savior inside and all around me.

Sweet dreams

Hi God. It’s Me Again.

hollyxelizabeth — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:19:08 +0000

Sometimes I wish I knew the future. I wish I knew my husband, my career, my children, my life beyond the walls of OCS. But all the time I have to trust in the All Mighty God that has everything planned from my next breath to the last thought in my head. As much as I want to grow up and have these things, I want to stay where I am and just soak up all He is doing in me.
I know that He is up there chuckling at the overly hasty child of His.

Why You Gotta Be So Mean?

hollyxelizabeth — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:00:36 +0000

I’m a big believer in being nice will get you farther in life. I mean who wants to be around, hire, befriend, date, talk to someone that puts you down? Not me. So I don’t want to be that person that people associate with mean/rudeness. Do you?
I have come to the epic conclusion that people who are mean contain alot of the same qualities. They’re rude, disrespectful, braggers, insecure, and well annoying. But my question is why? Why do some people feel the need to put others down? To make themselves feel better? The only way you will find self worth is in the Lord. No, I personally didn’t have this amazing experience where I went from being super insecure and wanting to do something drastic to having an Ah-Ha moment and being totally confident in myself because of Him, but I have read it in His word. And I know 100000000000% that his word is truth.
There will always be mean girls in life. There have been since first grade and there still are today as an 11 grader. But my parents have always taught me to not feed into their “world” of themselves, stay classy and humble, and realize that they are probably insecure.
I encourage anyone who is reading this to be secure in who you are 100%. You are uniquely made by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Be confident in how He made you! I will be the first to admit that I’m not perfect and I went through a time where I didn’t really care for my body type that much. But I know I’m healthy and athletically active and I don’t know when or how, but I grew out of it. And I’m a million times more confident. Accept what God gave you and it will set you free.
So come on people, let’s just be happy and love the Lord!! Let’s be nice, respectful, humble, secure, not annoying people. Don’t take everything so serious, cast all your worries on God. Cause no one likes a meanie.

“Why you gotta be so mean?” -Mean by Taylor Swift

(My personal exception– Sports
Boomer Sooner baby!)