Top 11 Christmas Movies

I basically love Christmas and everything that deals with it. But Christmas are my favorite thing. I love the story lines to them and just how they make me feel. I have been watching Christmas movies since before Halloween. I am going to be sad when they aren't played on tv anymore.

My family has always been big Christmas people. We celebrate Christmas very big. We normally sit down together as a family to watch Christmas movies. It is something that we do to relax after a busy day.

I have also included some of my favorite quotes from the movies.

Below I am posting my top 11 Christmas movies. These movies aren't in any particular order. They are just in the order that I think of them in. I have also included some honorable mentions at the end of the list. Here we go:

1) Dr. Suess How The Grinch Stole Christmas- "And what happened, then? Well, in Whoville they say - that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day. And then - the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of *ten* Grinches, plus two!"

2) Polar Express-

1. "Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see." 
2. "At one time most of my friends could hear the bell. But as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found, one Christmas, that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me...as it does for all who truly believe."
3. "This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas, as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart."

3) It's A Wonderful Life- "Everytime a bell rings, an angel gets his wings"

4) National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation- I seriously can't pick a quote from this movie because the entire movie is amazing.

5) A Charlie Brown Christmas-
"Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn't have picked this little tree. Everything I do turns into a disaster. I guess I really don't know what Christmas is all about.

[shouting in desperation]

Charlie Brown: Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?

Linus Van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about.

[moves toward the center of the stage]

Linus Van Pelt: Lights, please.

[a spotlight shines on Linus]

Linus Van Pelt: "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not:"

[Linus drops his security blanket on purpose]

Linus Van Pelt: "for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.'"

[Luke 2:8-14 KJV]

Linus Van Pelt: [Linus picks up his blanket and walks back towards Charlie Brown] That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."

6) Miracle on 34th Street- "Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to. Don't you see? It's not just Kris that's on trial, it's everything he stands for. It's kindness and joy and love and all the other intangibles."

7) Prancer- There isn't very many quotable quotes in this movie but it is still really good.

8) The Santa Clause Series-

"Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing"
"Lucy: [opening the door to see Curtis] Are you an elf?Curtis, the Experimental Elf: Why, no, of course not.Lucy: Then why do you have pointy ears?Curtis, the Experimental Elf: Because I didn't eat my green vegetables. Do you eat your green vegetables?
Lucy: [covers her ears] Uncle Scott!"

9) Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer- "Why am I such a misfit? I am not just a nitwit. Just because my nose glows... why don't I fit in? "

10) Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas- "As long as there's Christmas, I truly believe, that hope is the greatest of the gifts we receive."

11) Santa Baby and Santa Baby 2- There are too many quotes to list here.

Honorable Mentions:

Jack Frost

A Christmas Carol

Elf

Frosty

A Christmas Story

What is your favorite Christmas movie? Did I mention it? Have you seen any of the movies that I mentioned? Comment below and tell me.

God is Amazing!

God is amazing! I finished finals this week at college so I was stressed and just ready to be done with the term. I decided to get on Twitter to just relax and chill. It was Tuesday night when I saw a tweet from Bailey and John about a group message for Christians. I DM'd Bailey and asked him about it. As I was waiting for the DM from Bailey, I saw that John posted a link to the group. So I created an account on GroupMe and joined the group. That was the best thing I ever did.

This group message was first called Jesus Is Lit Fam and then it was called Fellowship On Fire. This group of people is amazing. In 72 hours the group grew to 200+ people. And today it has 253 members. Small groups, girl groups, guy groups, Snapchat groups, morning worship sessions, and more have been created through the one group. I have made family and friends that are amazing. Friends and family that are all over the world. And different time zones that are horrible

The conversations aren't just about God and the bible. Yes, that is what the group mainly is about but it's more. We ask questions, refer to passages, suggest books and music. We have inside jokes and random conversations. We laugh together and cry together. We threaten to leave the messages and come back ten minutes later. We are Lit. Stories are being told and conversations are being made. Screenshots are not allowed inside the group message. There are 7,000 messages coming through a day. We also have video chats where we can see and hear each other since so many people live in other places.

I am so glad that I get to be apart of this wonderful group of College students. We are the next generation. We are the generation that is going to start a revival. God is amazing for bringing us together.

Sometimes God puts people in your life as a blessing. And these people are. I never expected to be in this group of wonderful youth. Youth that are going to change the world one day. God just puts people in your life at the perfect time. All of us were struggling with finals and this group just gave us a place to relax and step away from finals. A place where we can share our heart and not get judged. A place where we can be ourself and worship God. A place where people understand us and will pray for us.

Small groups are being formed so we can dig deeper into God's word. These groups will allow us to talk about different passages in the bible. Deep discussions will take place in these groups. We will also be able to video chat and talk. Small groups allow small friendships to be formed. These groups are amazing.

Girl group/Guy group were formed so we can break away from the main group and talk about personal stuff. Deep discussions are shared in this group. We can share our hearts and talk about relationships and guys without having the guys know what we are talking about. I love this group! These ladies are amazing! We lift each other up and support each other. Pranks are formed in these groups and sometimes goes into the main group.

Snapchat groups were formed so we could see what each other does during the day. We can chat or post pictures. We have 3 of them so far.

Morning worship sessions were formed so we could get on Skype and worship God together. We have a playlist that we are playing and sharing. These are songs everyone loves.

I want to thank God for allowing me to be a part of this amazing group! These people are amazing and I hope to meet them someday.

Gilmore Girls- A Year in the Making

So this post was spontaneous. I don't know what it will end up as but I hope that it makes sense. It is almost midnight and I am up writing. I am also watching Netflix and this is what prompted this blog post.

I have been watching the new renewal of Gilmore Girls. It is amazing and I am really loving it. It has taken me two days to watch all four episodes. I was never really a fan until recently when I heard that this new series was coming out. I then started binge watching the show on Netflix to catch up for the newer episodes.

My review of the show was that is was amazing. I loved how the producer tried to identify each character. I loved how Luke, Rory, and Lorelei was portrayed. I have been a fan of their's for a while.

But the purpose of this blog post is to talk about Rory and Logan. I actually had a friendship/relationship like their's for 4 years. No, I didn't fly across the world all the time to see him. We saw each other maybe twice in 4 years. I really don't publically put this out there but it is something that has been on my mind recently since I have seen A Year in the Making.

Let me give you a little background story about this guy and me. Let's call him B. B and I went to high school together. We talked and were friends during high school. It wasn't until the summer until my senior year of high school until we both figured out that we had feelings for each other. And at that time, he was halfway across the ocean in Hawaii. It was that way for 4 years. I was in Alabama and he was in Hawaii. It sucked.

We were friends but we weren't in a relationship because of the long-distance. We told each other that we loved each other and wanted to be with each other. We were each other's support system even though we had a time zone between us.

I wasn't the only girl in his life though. I was basically girl like Rory was. He was engaged to a girl and flirt with her one moment and me the next. She didn't live in Hawaii though. I really don't think that I was the only girl that was his other girl.

But I really did love him. I loved him like Rory loved Logan. He was my rock. I depended on him for everything. The one time that I did spend with B was wonderful. We were at Homecoming together. We sat together and talked and flirted like we always did.

This summer we finally said goodbye. It wasn't as dramatic as Rory and Logan's but it was bittersweet. We decided to end it because we didn't feel the same way anymore. I was tired of being the other girl. I will always love him even if it is as a friend. He will always be in my life no matter what. But he won't be in my life as a boyfriend or guy that I like. There is someone else in that position now. This guy is my Luke or Jess. He is great. And I hope to tell y'all about him sometime.

Until then, have a great day. And always remember to follow your dreams because sometimes you meet an amazing guy out of nowhere.

Influenster Box

This week  I received a package in the mail from Influenster. Influenster is a website/app where you can take surveys and have stuff sent to you for free. In return, you have to write reviews and do different activities.

I wasn't expecting the package I received this week. This is my birthday month so it was a nice surprise. I forgot I filled out a survey for these products. I received the Elf package today and I am so excited. I love Elf makeup. I use it with Covergirl daily. I am excited for the products I received.
Time to get a holiday glow!

I will post an updated blog post after I try the products out a couple of times. This is just an initial post introducing the products.

I received 5 products from Influenster:

Hydrating Bubble Mask- This product goes on as a gel, and then transforms into a refreshing fizzy bubble foam that removes excess dirt and cleanses pores without drying them out.

Mineral Infused Primer- This product helps prep your skin so makeup goes on silky smooth for a long-lasting finish.

Lip Exfoliator- This product treats and helps smooth lips for a soft and supple pout.

Matte Lip Color- This product glides on effortlessly and gives long lasting, richly pigmented matte color.

Baked Highlighter and Bronzer- This product creates a gorgeous sculpted glow.

I am so excited to try out these products! And I am going to post a detailed review when I have used them for a couple of days. 

Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and it has me thinking. My birthday has also passed. It was November 10th and I turned 21. In honor of my birthday and Thanksgiving, I am going to post 21 things I am thankful for.

We shouldn't just be thankful during the month of November. We should be thankful every day. Included below are 21 reasons I am thankful:

1) I am thankful for my parents.

2) I am thankful for my 3 brothers.

3) I am thankful for God.

4) I am thankful for my friends.

5) I am thankful for my youth group.

6) I am thankful for my church.

7) I am thankful that I knew my grandfather.

8) I am thankful for baseball.

9) I am thankful for football.

10) I am thankful for ESCC.

11) I am thankful for Courtney T.

12) I am thankful for John Cody Burdeshaw.

13) I am thankful for my Ambassador family.

14) I am thankful for Samantha S.

15) I am thankful for my Education friends.

16) I am thankful for Christmas.

17)I am thankful for my hometown.

18)I am thankful for fall and winter.

19)I am thankful for Netflix.

20)I am thankful for my high school friends.

21)I am thankful for Byron and his friendship.

Beeswax Lipbalm

Hi, guys. I just wanted to let y'all know a product I was sent by an amazing girl to try out. It is a lip balm that is made out of beeswax. The name of the company is Bee by G Beauty. Her father owns the bees and the beeswax is harvested from them. All of the products are natural. She said that she makes the lip balm with moisture in mind so that it is great for your lips and works to heal the skin. Right now her shop is just lip balm but she hopes to expand to lotions and scrubs soon with the same skin healthy thoughts in mind. 

I received the products in the mail this past weekend and I have been using them all week. The products are so wonderful. They have made my lips really soft and helped with them being chapped. She sent me two scents and they are peppermint and vanilla. I love them both! They both have wonderful smells and go on really smooth. She did say that the products are thicker than the ones you buy in the store but you can just fix that by the heat in your fingers. 

The lip balm comes in these cute containers with a label on it. They are so small and easy to transport.

This is going to be my go-to lip balm this winter season. If you want to check her out, I have linked her Instagram and Etsy Shop pages down below. 

Her Instagram page is Bee by G Beauty. 

Her Etsy shop is Bee by G Beauty. 

How do I find the right one?

Every girl is focused on finding the right one but is they finding the one that God has set aside for them. God has the perfect person set aside for us and he will show him to us at the right time. He is preparing us for the day when he shows us that person. I know that sometimes I want God to hurry up and show me who he is but I know that he is preparing both of our hearts. He is preparing me to become a Proverbs 31 woman. He is preparing the man that I am going to marry someday to be a Godly husband.

Here are some verses that go along with this:

Genesis 1:26-27
--Then God said, "Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground. So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.  

God created us in his image. We are creatures that he created to be just like him.


Genesis 2:15
-- The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.

Genesis 2:19-25
-- Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds in the sky and all the wild animals. But for Adam no suitable helper was found. So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and then closed up the place with flesh. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, "This is now bone of my flesh; she shall be called 'woman,' for she was taken out of man." That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.

We are so focused on finding the one that we miss the most important goal of finding God's one. We don't want to be single anymore. We want to have a boyfriend that will show us attention but sometimes we aren't with God's one. I know there was a bunch of times where I thought that I had found God's one but he wasn't. He treated me horribly but I appreciated the attention he gave me. I thought that maybe I could have stuck it out for 4 years. I ended that over the summer. Now, I'm just trying to find God's one. I'm going to stay single until God points him out to me. And I think that he has. He is amazing and nothing like the other guys.

Am I becoming the one?

I'm trying to. I'm trying to let God handle it.

Here are some tips for girls and guys on becoming the one and getting ready for God to reveal to you that he is ready for you to find his one for you:

Girls:
1) Love Jesus
2) Live from your beauty
being or acting dumb is dumb
3) Close the pawn shop
4) Stock the fridge

Guys:
1) Love Jesus
2) Protect your heart
3) Get your life in order
4) Say Yes to the Dress (Protect a girl's heart)

God is with us. He is with us all the time. We just need to realize that when something isn't working out then maybe he is letting you know that he is still here.

He has the perfect person picked out for us. And when we find them, it will be amazing. I have seen people that find God's one for them and it is so beautiful. Their relationship is so focused on God and you can see their love for each other and him.

He just doesn't show them to us immediately. They may come at the best or worst moments. And when he does. There is no going back.