The Movement

From the time I was a child I had big hopes and dreams about being a world changer. First I wanted to be an inventor, then I wanted to be a singer, by the time I was in high school I decided Dentist, and by the time I graduated I had this amazing plan to do beauty school, music school, then go to school for massage therapy. All of this because I had this desire to help people. By the time I finally went to college I had decided to become a journalist, and then my freshman year that all changed when I realized Youth Ministry was in my path.

I have since graduated, not worked in youth ministry, and I don't do anything with music anymore. I have worked with 3 local coalitions for diabetes, cancer, and drug recovery, I promote a lot of bands and also some of my author friends books, I make jewelry that makes people smile... I'm still helping people.

Throughout college I also had an organization called ACCAA for ACCers like myself, and then two months ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroid so I've joined that awareness wagon also.

On top of all of that, I want to help young women see their beauty and their worth. So I created LLLTD (Live love laugh, tackle your problems, and be determined.) Nothing much has happened with that but that hasn't stopped me from wanting to try.

I also show my support to things like St. Judes, Project Beauty, Livestrong, and Love is Louder. I desperately want to be part of something big like that because I want to help. There is a growing movement of love and kindness, I want to be part of this. I don't have to make a lot of money but I do want to spend my life doing something I love. I need a job and I need an area of this movement to call home, now to find it!

Lynnea's Thoughts From The Teapot!

As I sat here this morning I was just thinking to myself "what should I blog about this morning" and to be honest only one thing came to mind, and it's something I've not been able to get off of my mind for a few days now.

Have you ever met someone, a friend, family member or even significant other that without a doubt you KNEW "This person is important in my life. I know they'll be in it for a very long time."

My life is full of those people. When I was much younger, before the internet was as popular as it is now...when dial-up was the main source of internet-dom. I met this girl online who became one of my best friends. Through the years we've lost touch, we don't have to talk much, she's still quite important to me though. We're facebook friends so we do keep up with each other. But I remember thinking that about Jennifer and I know my life would be different had I not "met" her

Many years later I met other online friends that I've feel that way about: Labanya, Leah, Cody, Lisa, Jackie, Kay, Charissa, Sarah, Fiona, Christian, The Laura's, Katelyn, JoJo, Rajdeep Paulus, Stephanie Morrill, and Jennifer Murgia. The entire groups of Team Crowley and Playlist Fiction, actually. Then Lizzie, Tym, Dominique, Steph, and Brian who I've been fortunate enough to meet in person since I met them online.

Then there are others in my life that I've known that about too. My cousins Tonya, Keaton, and Lauren. My Aunt Kay, My previous boss: Anita. Mama Sue and her daughters, My entire group of college friends especially during the Reconciled days, and from that Stephanie C and her entire family! My friends Naomi, Kyla, Carla, Elaine, Matt, Elaina, and SO MANY OTHERS.

Finally I get to the people that have made me realize all of this recently. My best friends Katie and Daniel are a big part of this revelation as I know my life is so much better because they are in it. Then my "adopted" grandma who just went to be with the Lord... You will be missed.

This is my teapot of thoughts...I'm just so thankful for ALL of the people in my life. You've all (especially the ones mentioned here, and so many others) helped me in life more than you will ever know. Some of you were put in my life to save me, others of you just help me be a better person. You have helped me realize my dreams too. Thank you for being in my life and I only hope I can mean as much to you as you do me, some day.

A silly post about my name

I've always loved my name. It's unique and fun just like me! lol. For those of you who don't know it's pronounced like Renae but with an L. it goes well with this poem "Hey Lynnea, What do ya say? I hope you're okay! Have a good day!" Yeah... I heard that most of my childhood and even some of my adulthood from my crazy goofy friends!

But my name goes great with a lot of things. I used to say the pool we had when I was younger was the "Lynneaic Ocean." Sometimes I've even been known to joke about a book in the Bible: "Lynneaquesis!"  If someone seems to read my mind or something like that I say they have a good "Lynneadar." When I would say crazy things I would say I was speaking "Lynneainese."

A few of my family and friends joined in and used to call the Linoleum in my home "Lynnealeum" And Lemonade became "Lemonae" in my family.

My name just awesomely sounds fun with all these things. However, nothing is perfect... no, the one thing I could never do is do the Name Game song with my name. Seriously... try it, it's horrible. "Lynnea Lynnea bo bynnea, banana fanana fo fynnea, Me Mi Mo Mynnea, Lynnea." I just have never liked it, it's so hard to sing. It just doesn't flow. That makes me sad but the good thing is, when you have an ocean, a Bible book, a language, a floor surface, a drink and a radar named after you, who needs the Name Game.

Lynn Lynn bo Bynn, Banana Fanana fo Fynn, Me Mi Mo Mynn, Lynn

Nea Nea bo Bea, Banana Fanana for Fae, Me Mi Mo Mae, Nea.

^ Okay I can live with that last one!

Lynnea signing off

Come back next time to see what else I've renamed,

Lynneatopia? Naaaaah. 

The Ramblings of Lynnea

A dear family friend just passed away and the news of their passing has left me in a very pensive state. As I cry about them, knowing that one I WILL see them again... I still am saddened by their passing...

I've been watching some movies of beautiful love stories. Stories that are both sad and happy. And I've been reflecting on one of my favorite books by Nicholas Sparks: The Rescue.

Like most girls I've grown up wanting true love. My parents had that strong love like that, and so did the marriage of the person that just passed away... I've seen that true, strong love my whole life, with my grandparents, and my brother and sister-in-law have it. My cousins have married men and woman that they have that kind of love with... And I've always wanted that.

But I'm 27 years old and the older I get the less I think that will happen for me. This breaks my heart. But then I watch movies like a walk to remember and I think about my parents and I still have a glimmer of hope.

True love isn't perfect, strong love isn't perfect. It all comes with a large amount of humanity. But it's still nice and it IS worth fighting for. It takes a lot of hard work.

When I was watching A Walk To Remember I thought of the fact that Jamie brought out the best in Landon, but HE brought out the best in her too. When she finally told him she was dying,  after he got over the shock he knew they still were meant to be together for as long as she was on this earth. He fought to prove to her that he wasn't going anywhere. She believed him and they STILL helped each other grow. That is true love! That is what I want.

As with everyone I have things in my life that aren't perfect. I want that kind of love and it is SO hard to find. What I usually find is a guy that thinks he knows more about life and faith than I do. I find the guys that want to control me or that want to cling to me. I want a guy that I respect and one that loves me for me. Maybe one day... but for now I'll think of the loves I know of both fictional and in real life.

I also want to say to the family of the family friend we've lost that I am praying for you. I know this woman was wonderful and touched so many lives. She touched mind and I will miss her dearly. 

Nashville, Jane Austen, and Harry Potter OH MY!

This year has been both one of the hardest years of my life and one of the best adventure wise.

In May I went to Nashville with my friend Carla and we got to experience a lot of history, and met some WONDERFUL people. I loved it! Then a couple of weeks later I had a ligament reconstruction surgery (MPFL)

Then in July I went to the Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, KY with my Mom and my best friend Katie! We were in our element with the regency dresses, the bonnets, the tea, and the Jane Austen. Honestly I didn't want to leave! I loved the parasols, the fans, and everything about meeting people of a like mind! It was just wonderful.

After a few months of down time just days ago I went to Loveland Castle in Ohio for a Harry Potter Event! Oh it was FANTASTIC! Carla and I went to this one, and We were sorted into our Hogwarts houses (I got gryffindor and she's hufflepuff) We met some of our favorite Characters, Remus and Tonks, Snape, Hagrid, and Nearly Headless Nick! It was such a wonderful time and we have so many memories from it!

If you have something you want to experience in life, just do it! Don't hold back! I love Jane Austen and Harry Potter... and going to these events and meeting fellow fans was just something I will never regret and never forget! Then starting in October a year ago I went to New York, then Nashville this year... two of my favorite cities! Again, making memories I'll always keep with me.

What are the things you enjoy? Go, experience them! :)

Until Next time,

Lynnea, Gryffindor, Austen Lover :) 

"The Dinosaur That Pooped..."

I know, I know! "Ew! What is she about to talk about" is going through your mind right now! "The Dinosaur that pooped... WHAT exactly?" It sounds gross and many of you will probably think it is.

About a year ago I was deeply intrigued when I found out that two members my favorite British band were releasing a book. Of all things it was about a Dinosaur. If you know me well at all you know my crazy obsession with Dinos and Dragons and werewolves (oh my!) While I do try to be a lady most of the time, I grew up around boys, LOTS of boys. And that being said, for some reason I've always found the subject of poop amusing, an attribute that is rare in most females. One that I don't often admit but sometimes it just happens that I do admit it.

And this Dinosaur in their book POOPED CHRISTMAS! Yes A book about 3 things that I either love or find amusing! I "had" to get it, and due to it being affordable I was able to. I read it so much during Christmas time! So many people became a fan of this book! It's just that amusing!

Then this year they came out with "The Dinosaur That Pooped A Planet!" These books are well written and so funny! If you have a child that likes books that rhyme, and they like dinos and poo... well this is the book for you (or rather, THEM. But that didn't rhyme)

Both books are great for children or adults alike! I'm 27 years old and get a kick out of these books. You can buy them both on Amazon! Go check them out! The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas, and The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet, hopefully coming to a home near you! :) 

Catch up time

Oops it's been a while again.

August was a good theme month. It was all about Admiration. Then September was all about the Spiritual side of things. This month is Optimistic October.

I've had a crazy few months. By August I was finally on the good end of my knee surgery recovery. Then in September went to a Doctor about my Thyroid and was diagnosed with Hypothyroid. I'm now on medicine and trying to get my life back on track. I was once again turned down from a job I really wanted.

I also have called off having my Bible Study because no one showed up.

Life is hard sometimes but keep your head up you will get through. Thats what this month is all about, being optimistic despite the blah moments.

Bright sides of my life, I've got some of the best friends ever and an awesome mom, I've lost some weight and stopped biting my nails! I'm on a search for my path, what does God want me to do with my life? I'm writing more too. So we'll see if I'll be doing anything with that! I was trying to blog more, but with so many posts this year as opposed to previous years, I'm not doing all that bad, Hopefully I'll blog again before this month is out! ;) lol