Short and Sweet

Speechless... Really really really overwhelmed by God's love! :)

Alvin and the Chipmunks 3: Chipwrecked

Wow, what an Experience!

This past week, I was beyond blessed with the opportunity to go on a cruise to be an extra for Alvin and the Chipmunks 3: Chipwrecked. Along with 49 other talent and an awesome production crew, we took off on the Carnival Dream for a 7 day cruise making stops in Mexico, Belize and Honduras.

What an awesome experience! We had some long days, and early call times, but none of that mattered because we were doing what we love while learning and forming some really great relationships. "Work" was fun. We were cruise goers with different assigned tasks, some which included tanning- haha.. Not a bad job at all! It was cool to spend 7 days immersed in some pretty cool movie making, learning about graphics, sounds, stunts, terminology, procedures, acting, etc. I'm a pretty good observer so I enjoyed taking it all in. Free cruise, you get paid, you get to make a movie, and you make some great friends. Total bargain.

The group bonded so well. We laughed about it a lot, but there was no major drama and we just enjoyed being around each other. Together for 7 days with no phones or internet really allows you to really get to know people and bond with each other. We made some great memories, and tons of inside jokes... which explains the fact that we have a facebook group called "50 background balls." Best part about that name is that we all understand it and get a kick on what it means. Miss everyone already! We were all secretely hoping that they would need us for the next part of shooting in Canada..haha..u know, continuity purposes :)

The other really cool part about this for me was just getting to spend a good time learning more about the industry that I love so much. Since I finished school I've always worked with marketing/pr media and my passion was to integrate that with the entertainment business. Being that I sing, dance, play the guitar, act, I've always loved the arts. The art behind how things happen and come together fascinate me. I really enjoyed spending a week learning and being part of the production. I've recently become more involved in the film industry and am loving every bit of it. I really feel that God puts ability and talents in you for a reason. He wants you to use it to glorify him. This quote from Eric Lidell says it so well.:

"I believe God made for a purpose, but he also made me fast, and when I run, I feel his pleasure."-Lidell.

We glorify God, when we use what he gave us to bring him fame! The past couple years have been filled with adventure and just learning to really really rely on God's timing and paths. It's been cool to see that God has you in each specific spot for a reason. You don't always know what it is at the time, but his plan is always so perfect and wayyyy better than we could ever plan for ourselves. It's funny because as I learn, I'm not really sure what the end result is. I have no idea where God is taking me. But the best part about it is that I know that whatever or wherever it is, it will be great because God promises that. I'm pretty excited to see what's to come. :) Love, love, love...Giii

AMAZING song!

I love this Hillsong video below. This song has such powerful lyrics describing the wonders of Heaven. God is so amazing. We need to live each day with eternity in mind! Brings me back to bible verse:

1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard,

and no mind has imagined

what God has prepared

for those who love him"

Check it out:

Snazzy Napper

Really???? HAHAHAHAHAH.....so funny

Last night...Thankful

     Last night I got to lead worship with an awesome group of ladies for Women's ministry at my church, Christ Fellowship. I played the guitar and sang, and with the rest of the girls, we came before God and gave up our talents and gifts to honor him!

     As I played and sang last night, my heart was full of joy. I thought about the gifts that God has given me. I remember a few years ago when I decided I wanted to play the guitar. I didn't own a guitar so a friend had an extra one he'd had for a long time and gave me to learn in. I took a few lessons from a good friend who helped me to learn some basic chords and rhythms to get me going. I remember I didn't have money to pay for real guitar classes but I knew in my heart that God would help me develop this gift.


     I would play it on my own, here and there, to try to follow myself while singing. I would spend time on the computer looking up chords, looking up charts, then youtubing the songs to learn the proper way to do it. I figured...Practice, practice, practice and ask God to help me develop this gift.

     As I stood there yesterday in total awe of God, I was so excited about where God has me right now, and the things he's teaching me daily. There's so much more I need to learn, I'm definitely not a guitar pro. :) I've always played behind the scenes, to family and close friends. Then a couple months ago, I started playing at church, and our worship pastor has been mentoring me through this new step! God has helped me to develop my gift and it was just so cool to stand up there, jam out and give my gifts back to him!  I would play and sing, and in total awe I was thankful to God for allowing me to stand before his presence and his people, and use the gifts hes given me for his glory! So many emotions, and thoughts, but It made me so happy to just think about it! :)

Frontrunner Creative Productions

Heyy Everyone!
     I recently joined the team for an up and coming Production company called FrontRunner Creative Productions! Check out our webpage for a little more info of what we are all about! Its awesome and about to embark on an amazing growth process! You can also be our friend on facebook for daily updates on what we have going on and how you can be a part of it! Here are some links for you to check out:

Facebook Link

Official Company Webpage

Thanks everyone for your support!

A Focused Heart

I read a cool chapter in Max Lucado's Book "Just like Jesus" that really hit home! His words were to true and real and it totally fell right into place with my thoughts on our purpose here on earth. To sum it up in less words here's some exerpts from the book to give you the main gist of it was all about:

" I ask- ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory- to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is He is calling you to do."- Ephesians 1:17-18 MSG

Lucado, broke it down to 4 main questions- which spell out the acronym- P-L-A-N. Here's what they are:

P-Am I fitting into God's plan?
          "God's plan is to save his children. You are intended to contribute to the good plan of God, to tell others about the God who loves them and longs to bring them home. But exactly how are you to do that? What is your specific assignment?" That brings you to the next letter....

L- What are my Longings?
          "Your heart is very important. When we submit to God's plans, we can trust our desires. Our assignment is found at the meeting place of God's plan and our pleasures. What do you love to do? What brings you joy? What gets you excited? You are a custom design. The longings of your heart, then, are not accidental. They are important messages. The desires of your heart are to be listened to."  However, you have to also consider ur skills.....

A- What are my abilities?
         "Know your strengths. When you teach, do people listen? When you lead, do people follow? Identify your strengths, then-this is important-major in them. Take a few irons out of the fire so the best ones can get hot" ..And here is the final letter....

N- Am I serving God NOW?
         Fulfilling your purpose starts with serving God Now, not tommorow, or when you discover what you are intended to do. Lucado tells the story of Jesus when he was 12 years old. His parents could not find him and when they did, they found him in the temple studying with the leaders. "He already sensed God's call for him, but what did he do. "He goes home to his folks and learns the family business." The question comes up.." But I'm ready to do great things for God?... Good, do them at school, work, show up on time with a good attitude. Don't complain or grumble, but "Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people"- Colossians 3:23"

There it is, it starts in the now...serving God daily :)

Love this message :)!!!