new blog update

Hey everyone,

just wanted to update you on my latest venture... I've started a new blog about my latest and greatest adventures: http://americanexpo.blogspot.com/

I will still write on this blog as much as possible....but mostly on my new blog.

Use the glue,
Sarah

Be patriotic

Go Team USA!!

Happy Parents Day!!

Just a quick shout out to all of you parents out there.

Happy Parent's Day!

Your job is the most important in the world and you deserve an applause. I hope you have a well earned relaxing day enjoying the many rewards of being a great parent.

I'm not sure what country you live in, or who or where you are as you read this, but the privilege of being a good parent is one that should not be taken lightly. I have a great set of parents who have always been very supportive, but if you asked them if they are perfect the answer would be a very firm "no." But here is something I will leave you with to think about...

"If you shoot for the moon and miss, you'll still land among the stars."

And that's the difference between a good parent and well, just a parent: the good ones really try.
Your kids may never thank you for all your efforts, but if your kids ever reach stardom, I'm sure they'll give the moon a tip that you helped land them there (or so we'll hope).

Anyway, to the most important people in the world! You've earned it.

Use the glue,
Sarah

Raining Grass

Hey Everyone,

as many of you may know, I've recently graduated from high school. Sorry I  haven't posted lately...
been really busy with stuff... I'm sure you know the feeling:)

Anyway, in the hustle and bustle of everything, things around the house needed some attention, the back yard in particular had turned into a jungle.... literally! So my brother and I decided to mow the lawn today( actually, I talked him into helping me, but he's always a good sport). Since school is almost out, there's nothing like a little hard work before a fun filled summer, right?

Well, I got myself in over my head when I traded the weed eater for the mower... it's a good thing i was wearing sun glasses, because there was grass flying everywhere! It was pretty nasty. But i didn't mind.  Not only do i like being outdoors, but more importantly I like serving those I love. So doing things that are otherwise unexpected is just one of the many ways we can show others that we love them... so what can you do to serve?

As you can see in the picture, it was a lot of hard work, but still smiling faces, for the most part:)

So get out there and serve... and if you can't think of anything right away, don't worry:

"Love, like a river, will cut a new path whenever it meets an obstacle. - Crystal Middlemas -"

Have a great weekend guys... 

Use the glue, 

Sarah 

We Need Each Other. Seriously.

Hey Guys,

Well, its finally here... high school graduation. I can’t believe how time flies so quickly.  I was sitting on the balcony outside of our room at the resort we are staying at for the graduation yesterday. This week my family and I will be helping work a convention for an organization we are involved with... the same organization will also be hosting the graduation. So this week we’ll be really busy even though it will bring a lot of good memories in the process. But really exciting overall.... even though you have to add in the occasional goose bump and butterfly in your stomach(:

This whole process has been a great learning experience though, and as usual, it got me thinking....

Yesterday morning when we were packing up, my little sister came up to me and gave me a pink and white head band that you wear in the cold or when your sweating, i guess. It was so cute! I had told the family that I planned on being at the gym during all my extra free time, cause I wanted to be looking good for graduation and all... I guess she remembered...

I said, “okay, cool, thanks.”

And she went about her business in her usual nonchalant kind of way... typical eight year old, right?

My other sister, who happens to be my twin (so she will be graduating with me), has been pretty helpful too. Most of the time. Last week we had to do some last minute shopping...... and I’m Not a big fan of shopping:) My sister, on the other hand, loves it!

So she always helps me pick out the best outfits. Its just great to have a family that can help you out and be there for you... not everyone has that. So that was my afternoon.

But then, like I said, I was sitting on the balcony outside our room, that overlooks an open atrium that has glass as the ceiling and lets in the natural sunlight. Its a really amazing view.... and speaking of amazing resorts/hotels... I just read a great book called When The Astors Owned New York. It was about the famous Astor family who built and owned some of the grandest hotels in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. There most famous being the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.

So when we checked in yesterday, it made me appreciate the architecture of the building a whole lot more.... and then there were a bunch of dressed up people below meeting in the atrium at some banquet. They were all shaking hands and talking, and eating the food...

I know, I know... by now you are probably wondering what on earth shopping, a grand hotel, and a pink and white headband have in common, right?

Bottom line? We all need each other.

I mean, seriously. Why do you think such luxurious resorts even exist? Because people like to come together for common interests and goals; to meet new people, form bonds with new acquaintances, catch up with old friends, embark on new business ventures... and the list goes on and on.

So that's just my quick take for the day... hope you enjoyed it.... now I'm gonna go work out in the gym... and i may or may not wear the head band.... but it was still the cutest thing ever:)

Use the glue,
Sarah

Happy Mother's Day

To a day that celebrates all a mother does for her children.... a day that celebrates one of the best examples of love in the world... A mother's love.

Happy Mother's Day to all of you mothers out there!!

We could all learn a little more about love by watching our mothers, don't you think?

Well, just wanted to give a quick shout out before I called it a day....
Use the glue,
Sarah

Parents Day Project

Hey everyone,

Please check out the Parents Day Project FAQs page for an update on my latest project...

You can help me by getting the word out to your friends and family.... I would really appreciate it(:

Thanks a lot and Use the glue,
Sarah