An Easter Song. ~Promise

   Hey everyone! I hope you had a blessed Easter! A few weeks ago I wrote a song about Mary Magdalene experiencing Jesus' death first hand.

v. 1

I'm looking up at you,
I know your life is gone.
Satan's used your people
as his wicked pawn.
You're bruised and you're broken,
You're hanging on a tree,
You could have called on angels,
but you're hanging now...for me?

chorus

Master, why?
How could you die?
Why trade your life for mine?
Holy Jesus,
lamb of God,
All glory, Lord, be thine.

v. 2

I'm weeping at your tomb,
why have they taken you?
What do the people think
a dead messiah could do?
Then, you call my name,
my soul, now revive,
death could not keep you in grave
my Jesus is alive! 

chorus

bridge

Ascending into heaven,
I watch you leave this earth,
you've changed world's existence,
you've given us new birth.
You've promised to return,
I pray it won't be long,
I will live my life for you,
I will praise you with my song!

chorus




~Promise.

The Song of my Crazy, Messed up Life. ~Promise

Hey everyone! So........There's this insane thing called life......Maybe you've heard of it? Yeah, sometimes it stinks. I have a bunch of friends going through a lot right now and my life's pretty stressful too. On the evening of March 17th I sat down on my bedroom floor and started writing. I knew I wanted a song, but I wasn't sure what I'd end up with. I ended up with a song about my life right now. I finished the music the next day and sent the song to Grace. Turns out that this song applies to a lot of people in their teenage years. Check it out. It's called March 17.

v. 1
   My converse lying on the floor,
my stuffs piled near the door,
just trying to figure this out.

   My messy room reflects my brain,
so many things make me go insane,
too many things to think about.

chorus

   Gotta breath and let things go,
gotta stop and take it slow,
help me see the good,
like I know I should,
Lord, help me through this stress,
and get me out of this mess.

v. 2
    Can't focus, can hardly think,
this is gonna push me to the brink,
I think I'm going crazy.

school, family, gotta keep eating right,
another day means another fight,
my world seems so hazy.

chorus

bridge

You never promised life would not be hard,
it's not a picnic in my backyard,
can't keep this all inside,
I'm on a loopy rollercoaster ride!
 
chorus.


Maybe you can relate? Have a great day! God bless. ~Promise

Hits Deep Tour.

I am literally sitting in the Tobymac hits deep tour, and all I can say is...WOW. Guys, wow. 

STAR WARS! Does Grace know it?

STAR WARS QUIZ FOR GRACE.

1. What is the name of Padmé's handmaiden that was killed in attack of the clones?

Her name was Emily.

2. What kind of gas did the droids in the phantom menace use to try to kill Obi wan and Qui gon? 

Olive oil.

3. What is the name of Obiwan's clone commander? 

Reynold.

4. What is the name of the blue, female Jedi that is killed in revenge of the sith? 

Penelope.

5. Name three types of droids. 

Android, Apple, and Windows.

6. What does Obiwan change his name to in a new hope. 

Billy.

7. What is the name of the ewok that pokes Princess Leia with a stick? 

Ewok No. 18447292

8. What is the shiney gold droid's name/serial number? 

C3PO??!?!

9. Who kills Jango Fett? 

Not Jango Fett, that's for sure.

10. Where? 

Mars.

11. What is the name of Jango Fett's son? 

Jango Fett, Jr.

12. Name two of the bounty hunters that Darth Vader hires in the empire strikes back? 

Ryan and Tim.

13. Who gets frozen in carbonite?

....Han Solo?????

14. Where? 

Not Alderaan...

15. What is the name of Han solo's ship? 

....

16. Where did he get it? 

Mars.

17. Who said ' Use the force, Luke' in a new hope? 

.......

18. What is count dooku's sith name? 

Not Count Dooku.

19. Who killed him? 

Also not Count Dooku.

20. How did Anikan fulfill the prophecy and bring ballance to the force? 

Why don't you speak French and I might understand better.

...THIS IS SO UNFAIR.

Have fun, dear. 

Princess Bride Quiz

Calling all fans of Westley and Buttercup!!  It's time to test Promise's knowledge of The Princess Bride!

1. What was the last line of the movie?
I think it was 'okay.'
2. According to the grandson, what kind of book did he think it was?
Kissing book? 
3.  In the Battle of Wits, what was in the vial?
Ohhhh....rats....
4.  What occupation did Vizzini claim the "kidnappers" to have when meeting Buttercup for the first time?
Traveling salesmen. 
5.  What are the three dangers of the Fire Pit?
The fire that shot from the ground, the arioesses (if that's how you spell that) and the quicksand. 
6.  What word does Vizzini keep using?
INCONCEIVABLE! 
7.  What was the retort to, "Stop those rhymes now, I mean it!!"?
.....ummm....
8.  What finally convinces the man in black to allow Inigo to throw him the rope?
Inigo says that he'd wait until he got up there to kill him. 
9.  What is the name of the location from No. 8?
Huh? 
10.  How did Inigo want to dispose of the man in black?
Sword fight. 
11.  Which cup had the poison?
Both. ;) 
12.  How often should one get in a land war with Asia?
Never. 
13.  When Vizzini found Inigo, he was so slobberingly drunk that he couldn't buy what?
....rum or some alcohol.  
14.  How many fingers did Count Reugen have on one hand?
6! 
15.  WHICH HAND??!!??!
Left. 
16.  Westley wanted to fight Prince Humperdinck to the "(what)"?
Pain...
17.  What was the noble cause that prompted Miracle Max to perform the miracle on the man in black?
A debt. 
18.  Mostly dead is what?
Still partially alive. 
19.  How many men guarded the castle gate?
10? 
There you go, Prommy!  Have fun storming the castle!

After Promise answers and posts this, I'll write the answers in a comment.

#shippingwestleyandbuttercupsincebeforeitwascool

Challenge Accepted. -- Grace

Hi! I'M Promise!

Kittens are adorable! I wrote a song. Puns are silly.  Grace is the best friend ever! Her can't stand ungood grammer. 

I like ice cream and cheesecake. 

- Promise (Grace)

The Importance of Music Education -- Grace

So I found out something interesting a few months ago...my mom told me she wants me to go to college.

And I'm thinking, "WHAT THE HECK AM I SUPPOSED TO STUDY THERE?!?!??!  IT'S FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"  And stress was added when she told me that I COULD BE GRADUATING THIS SPRING.  Or next spring.  At the latest, the spring after that.

So...yeah, that was kinda scary.  But anyways, I was thinking about what I want to study.  I prayed and prayed and prayed....and then for good measure, I prayed some more.  But God doesn't change.

GUYS.  He wants me to go into music education.

Okay, so aside from me freaking out about what a terrible pianist I am and how I need to be practicing RIGHT NOW INSTEAD OF WRITING THIS BLOG POST, I'm going to stress the importance of music education in our schooling systems.

10.  If you're a music teacher....
I know, I know.  Not everyone can be a music teacher.  But in the rare and amazing case you ARE a music teacher, and you do end up teaching your children about music, do you know how much money you can save your family?!  Lessons generally cost anywhere from twenty to sixty dollars a session.  If you have one lesson a week, that's $1,040 dollars a year.  Most people, if they're extremely dedicated (like some people I know), might take lessons for, say, fifteen years.  That's a grand total of $15,600 going into music education in a family...for one child and one instrument.

9. It makes you think.
Loud, soft, hard, gentle?

8. It creates feeling.
Yesterday a friend and I were talking.  She said that Sunday, when she played for a service, she played the hymn, "What Wondrous Love Is This."  She said she was reading the words, and she actually started crying.  I know that showed through her playing. 

7. You learn new languages.
Every musician learns the language of their instrument(s).  Every musician learns a bit of Italian too.  Maestoso, dolce, forte, piano, adagio, allegretto. I've also learned some German through music and I know many learn French as well.

6. It helps you express yourself.
When I am sad, I play sad songs.  When I am happy, I play happy songs that praise God.  Either way, I come out of it feeling a lot better.

5. It helps you connect with people.
I have friendships that started because we both love music.  Heck, my friendship with my piano teacher is based almost solely upon our joint love of music and, as she would say, "Yummy chords"!

4. It helps children with difficulties.
It has been proven that music definitely aids children with autism.  I have seen this myself with friends that I have. 

3. It helps create humor.
What band, choir, or music geek doesn't love a good music pun?

2. It speaks to your soul.
Music speaks to me in a way nothing else can.  It cheers me up, helps me grow, and, most importantly, brings me as close as I have ever been to God.  When I feel His Spirit, it is almost, almost always when there is music.  I have felt and heard the angels sing when singing with my choir.

1. You can share it.
Music was never meant to be stifled.  In music, you can grow, experiment, learn, create, and thrive.
And then you can share it with others around you.  And that gift is priceless.

A Challenge Issued by Promise.

   Hey guys! It's Promise again. Today I'm issuing a challenge. I'm doing a 'Grace' style post, and I'm challenging Grace to do a 'Promise' like post. Let's try this out.



   Hey Y'all, it's GRACE! (wink wink) Today I thought I'd post something meaningful and profound, like I do all the time. (With perfect grammar and punctuation of course) (Me being a hipster) (And having awesome square tortie glasses that I love to wear) I shall post a poem!

Ahem...Let's call this....Heatrbreak Hotel.

verse 1
Welcome to heartbreak hotel
I'd show you around
but you know it well
I know you've walked these halls before
Just trying to peek in heaven's door,
It seems your dreams have flown away,
and the world feels so cold and gray...
Just hang on.
(refrain)

 refrain

Around the corner comes life anew,
your savior's calling now for you,
this place is only a dry well, come on, check out,
of heartbreak hotel.

verse 2
Your stay here's come to an end
Jesus will be your constant friend
so leave your luggage all behind
follow now the one who's kind
I know it seems too good to be true
but it's the only thing to do...
it's time to leave.
(refrain)
(bridge)

bridge

bid this place a fond farewell
you no longer live within it's shell,
you break free and you soar
like you've never done before...
(refrain x2)



Soooooooo....we're committing to that....I guess. What do you guys think? Comment! Love ya guys! ~Promise

YOU DECIDE WHAT I DO NEXT WITH MAKEUP. ~Promise

'Kay guys! It's time for a poll. What kind of makeup look do you want me to try? I'll post a pic. Comment with your answers.
 ~Promise

...Pros and Cons of being Single...~Promise edition

   Hey everyone. I read Miss Grace's post about the pros and cons of being single...and well, I have some opinions of my own (SHOCKER, I know). Here's my take. I'm actually kinda bummed for a variety of reasons right now, so this is kinda therapy.

Pros.
1. Less drama. If your looking for drama, you're gonna find it, but most unwanted drama comes from romantic relationships.
2. You can make plans without having to work around your boyfriend/girlfriend's sheduel. FREEDOM. I feel like going to this movie today......wait.......boyfriend.....what if he wants to do something else? No boyfriend, less problems with schedules.
3. More time to focus on God. In the new testament, Paul says that people that are married (or in this case boyfriend/girlfriend applies too) have to balance time with God with serving your spouse. He's not saying that being married or having a boyfriend/girlfriend is bad, he's just addressing the fact that people who are in a relationship have to think about another person.

Cons. The BIG FAT HORRIBLE CON.
1. Sometimes you feel lonely, and wish you had somebody that thought you were attractive and possibly wanted to spend his/her life with you. I know I get this way. I just have to remind myself that my joy flows from God, and that if I'm not happy with just him, I'll never be content or satisfied.

   So, that's my take on this "pro/con of being single. Maybe you can relate? I'm sure we all have been lonely at one time or another, but take heart. If you haven't met 'the one' yet, don't despair. God's got it, and he's got an amazing plan for you that nobody else could do. Love you guys. Comment below if you're still waiting for your true love to show up! I know I am. ~Promise.

Pros and Cons of Being Single -- Grace

Okay, so in case you weren't aware, I'm a girl.  And girls tend to get a little...shall we say....emotional.  I'm feeling emotional tonight after a night out with friends....so I'm doing a post about the pros and cons of being single.  Sensible thing to do, right?  (Perhaps I'm trying to prove to myself that there is a blessing in waiting...)

Promise and I are in high school.  It seems like most of the people I know are pairing off (or about to).  I can't quite put my finger on this feeling, but it has something to do with feeling lonely...

Cons: (I'll admit, these are weak arguments....)
-- You have no one to stand next to when not currently engaged in a conversation.  So you're awkwardly standing there...like the wallflower you've always been.
-- Who are you going to tell every single little thing to?  (Note to self -- God might feel like a blank wall at times, but He's always there 😊). 
-- There's a part of you missing.

There.  I put my feelings into words.  I feel like a part of me is missing.  I feel like I'm half a person. 

PROS!!!!:
-- Who cares if I want to go see that new movie or not?  I CAN DO WHATEVAH I WANT  TO.  ;-)
-- Seriously.  There are no "I can't, I'm not feeling well today"'s when youre single.
-- There is literally no jealousy. 
-- I don't have to remember any anniversaries.  This was the first time I went to the library by myself?  Great!  Let me breaK out the ice cream and Aristocats DVD and eat/watch them in bed.  BECAUSE I MAKE THE RULES IN THIS RELATIONSHIP!  ;-)

That being said, I'll be excited for that day that I'm no longer only "half a person"...and if I stay single forever, well...MORE ICE CREAM FOR ME!!!!! 😊

My Personal Review of Frozen. ~Promise

   Hello my blog buddies! It's Promise again. Today I'm doing a movie review of Frozen. These are just my personal opinions on the movie. A friend gave me the idea for this post, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. Let's get to it, shall we? 

    Overall, I really do like this movie. It's well thought out and relatable. I like that the point of this movie isn't about the 'true love' that Disney seems to define as the love between a man and a woman, but the love that egsists between siblings and family. It's refreshing to see a new take on true love. ( not that the love between a man and a woman isn't important or meaningful, it's just gets a little cliché from time to time.) 

   The music is good, but can get INCREDIBLY annoying if you're hearing the 75th verse of 'Let it Go.' Most Disney songs have this effect...It makes you wonder if they're brainwashing us...

   If I'm honest, I'm not really a fan of Kritoff, I feel like we don't get to know him as much as Anna or Elsa. Yeah, we get that he's the typical introvert that like raindeer better that people, but you don't see as much emotion from him. That's just me. 

   As for the climax, it was decent. This is a Disney movie, so you know Anna and Elsa won't die. I was a little bored. 

   Anna, through the movie, loses my respect. I'm sorry, but I don't care for the kinda stupid way she falls for Hans, then goes off to rescue her sister (who she hardly knows) without a half thought out plan. 

   I know lots of people like Olaf, and this might get me into trouble, but I don't really care for him. He has some good quotes, and a cute song, but he lacks depth. 

   *A note to those who love kristoff...don't read the next few sentences.* 

   One of my least favorite parts in the movie is when Kritoff leaves Anna with Hans. My brain was screaming " oh brother, here we go again. Boy leaves girl so she can marry her 'true love.' Are. You. Kidding. Me. FIGHT FOR HER YOU WIMP!!! Don't just go without at least meeting your rival!" Now, I understand the sacrifice. I just think it's stupid that he doesn't at least make sure this other dude is worthy of her. There. Rant over. 

   Don't get me wrong, I do like this movie, I'm just venting...

So, there you go! What would you chang  about the movie? Comment below! I think frozen is a great movie, but I think it's a little overrated. I think it's time we just 'let it go...'  ~Promise. 

Vintage Makeup with Promise

Hey everyone! It's Promise with the double H blog. Yesterday Grace and I went makeup shopping, and had a blast, might I add. Today I'm wearing a vintage look I created with the liquid eyeliner and red lipstick I got. I REALLY like the shade of lipstick I purchased. It's called 'fire and ice' and it's a shade people would wear in the 50s. It's such a happy, bright, bold red. To create this look I filled in my eyebrows, used my liquid eyeliner to do wings, and contoured my eyes lightly with a grey eyeshadow. I then used my lipstick and applied a soft coral blush to my cheeks. I really like this look, and I hope you do too! Love you guys! God bless. ~Promise

My New Favorite Bible Story -- Grace

     Yesterday, Promise and I were talking on the phone.  We were both doing artsy activities while we talked, and I decided to write change the scripture on the chalkboard in my room (I keep a kind of "monthly theme" for myself up there.  December was a Christmassy scripture and last month was one about repentance.).
     I wanted a neat scripture for my board, one that resonated with me, and so I began to think back.  One surfaced in my mind.  It was one that my Sunday school teachers had taught me a few months ago, and then my teacher used it in a sermon the next week.  I had always loved the story and thought it was cool, and for some unexplained reason (except that I have a weird brain) I somehow memorized the reference for the passage.  This is taken from 2nd Chronicles 20 if you want to look it up, but I'm going to try and explain it here in modern-people terms.  :)
    So if you like a good story, settle in and buckle your belt.  This one is amazing.

     Back in the days of the Old Testament, there was a kingdom called Judah.  They had several kings -- which tended to swing back and forth from good to evil to good again.  The king at this time was named Jehoshaphat.  He was a righteous king (at least, in this story.  I haven't taken the time to read about his life :D ).  Anyways, one day, the people of Moab and the children of Ammon decided to attack Judah.
     When the people of Judah found out about the impending attack, they became afraid.  They went to King Jehoshaphat for help.  Now, when the King heard that what the Moabites and Ammonites were planning, he became afraid too.  He knew his little kingdom didn't stand a chance against these people.
     So the people of Judah did a beautiful thing...they gathered together and prayed.  Jehoshaphat prayed a beautiful, long prayer, asking for help.  Then, the Lord answered him, right then and there.
     The Spirit of God rested upon a man named Jahaziel, and marvelous things were told to them.  My favorite quote from that passage is this:

      "Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's...set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem..."

     That was the verse I happened to remember yesterday while talking to Promise.  It's 2nd Chronicles 20:25.  :)

     So, after Jahaziel spoke to the people under the influence of the Spirit, they all fell to the earth to worship God.  And then some of them got up and praised God at the top of their lungs.  :D

     The next morning, everyone got up super early to get to the battle scene.  King Jehoshaphat came to them and told them to believe in God.  Then King Jehoshaphat gathered together a....choir.  Yeah, he gathered together a choir.  They went out before the army and sang praises to God even before the battle began.  

    And God won that battle for them.  The enemies...actually attacked each other instead of Judah.  

    And the people of Judah?  They rejoiced and praised God for a really long time.  :)