Life Update

I can't believe it's been sixteen days since my last blog post! My apologies. Anyway, I think I'll just do a " life update " today. The recital was on May 12th, and went considerably well. I enjoyed it very much. Dad's okay, he has been having a few chest pains lately, but he just has to be careful how much he exerts himself. ( Thanks for any and all prayers. :) ) I've had strange dreams lately about dance and the head covering. One was a dream about everytime I went to a restroom stall ( I was in a dance costume ), a Muslim ( covered ) girl would sit in the stall behind me, watching me. Strange, eh? Big cyberhugs to all my readers and subscribers! I appreciate the number of hits I have on this blog. Please tell me if you have any requests for a particular post topic. Yahweh bless!

I Am Not Comfortable In Shorts

( I cut out some of the pic to respect the other girl's privacy. )

Do you see these shorts? They are pulled up a wee bit, but is it appropiate for me to show this.much leg?

[i] No [/i]

The outfit itself is immodest, and as I try and immerse myself in more Godlier things and talk to modest women and teens, my desire to dance slides away. This makes me happy. :) I am not taking again after the Jume competition is over, so that's two more months until I am finally free of the worldly, immodest things I have had to wear for performances.

I felt a little conflicted about uploading this pic, but if I am letting a lot of total strangers at the performances see this, why not let my readers see this?

I am by no means perfect, we all stumble. But it's time for me to accept the fact that Yahweh wishes for me to be a Godly, modest teen.

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Children Understand Things

Happy Sabbath. :)

Something came to my mind today.

A few months ago, we were watching my dance competition dvd. In one dance, we wore booty shorts ( ugh ), and I remember what my seven year old brother said, it was something like " Aren't you uncomfortable with showing that much of your leg? "

That always amazed me. I don't quite know how to put it into words what that made me realize, but hopefully y'all understand what I mean.

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A Wide Headband...for now

The reason I have chosen to wear ( most of the time ) headband until the next two months of dance are ovee is this.

I don't want people looking at me and saying. " She wears a head covering but dances in those outfits?! " This wide headband in the above pic ( it's black ) doesn't make such a big statement like the scarf does.

Though, I have to admit, I love wearing head coverings ( that cover a lot of my head/hair ) so much that I sometimes do put on a scarf. ( Wish I had a veil...oh well, maybe one day. :) )

Yahweh bless. :)

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Some Thoughts...

I was looking around for modest clothing and such today, and I thought back to the dancing I do. It may cover the " necessaries ", but I want to cover more. I know that sometimes I may look like ( to others ) that I came from Little House on The Prairie, but there's nothing wrong with a female being feminine.

I just thought of something: I was at the competition, and I was waiting for awards. I had bought a bag of Skittles and a can of Coke. When I had sat down on the stairs, I had been eating a little bit before I looked back behind me a bit, and saw a man looking at me. UGH! See, there were benches up against the walls, and there were some guys sitting there. I don't remember the age of the guy looking at me, it was a bit weird, I guess.

I think back to the fact that we do not need to cause our brothers in Christ....or any man for that matter, to stumble. We need to be careful and mindful of how we dress. I'm not saying you have to cover everything ( unless it is your personal conviction for you to do so ) but let's not go to church in a miniskirt, let's not parade ourselves down the streets in clothing that we know will draw a man's ( or mens' ) attention. You will attract the wrong kind of people most likely if you do that. And using your body to draw someone's attention, is that Godly behavior? How does God describe a woman's behavior in the Bible? Go look, then see if your choice of outfit for the day matches up with it. God bless.

Modest Clothes and Dance

I am very confused sometimes. I feel comfortable in my dance costumes on stage, but off stage and comparing my dance costumes to my every day modest clothes? I feel hypocritical. Truth is, I don't feel like I can continue to wear those costumes and wear modest clothes and head coverings. But I still want to dance. I love competiting and performing, the adrenaline rush is wonderful, LOL. I need to post pictures of my outfits so you all can get an idea of what I'm given to wear. On another note, I found some veils and kapp-type coverings that cover the hair well. :) Here at http://www.mennonitemaiden.com/headcoverings1.html ( Hopefully I can buy from them sometime. )

My 100th Post!

This is my 100th post!

Well, not quite sure what to put. These weeks have been stressful, no matter what we try. My siblings act lazy and immature, and it really stresses me out that they make a big deal out of having to do a few, simple jobs.

Very depressing 100th post, but I feel stressed. I know my parents were broke on my birthday, but my mom said she hasn't forgotten my bday, yet she hasn't done anything.

I just feel useless because no matter what I seem to do, everything around the house is always out of control ( the mess ) and I don't want Dad stressed out because everything around him is a mess.

Sorry, we really need prayer.

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Today has been a trying day....

Mom has to work outside the home, so guess who's babysitting three lovely siblings? Me.

Don't get me wrong, it's not that I mind, it's just their attitudes.

I sort of started the whole thing. I forgot Mom said we couldn't play on the Wii while she was gone ( because my siblings tend to play for longer periods of time, and they get cranky, which stresses my Dad out. He does not need to get stressed out. ), and I played for around an hour, maybe 2. ( Oops, time slipped away. )

When Dad and my three siblings got back, Jessica said something about me playing Wii. She either reminded me that we weren't supposed to play or it dawned on me.

Later my siblings started to play on it.

My seven year old brother has had a really, really bad attitude. I won't go into it all, but I'm sick of hearing it.

SOMEONE PLEASE TAKE OUR WII!!!!!

Just kidding.

Next time Mom goes off on a long day of work, I'm hiding the Wii remotes and the Nintendo. I don't care if I get yelled at or not, the gaming thing has gone out of control.

Oh crud, it's making me sick. Literally. :/

Mom should be home any minute.

Respect the niqab wearers

Honestly, I don't have any issues with niqabs. Some people call them " body bags " ( which, in my mind, is a very offensive term! ), but if a woman wants to wear them, what harm is she bringing to you?

I know, there are some of those people ( male or female ) who put on niqab and go rob some place, but those are only a few people! We should not judge all niqab-wearers to be terrorists or think that they are going to rob a store.

People aren't always going to agree on the same things ( regarding religion, life, etc. ) but please, if you find that a woman is wearing niqab of her own will, please do not bash her with your words and put her down. This is clearly a decision she has come to in whatever way.

Dance class starts in 17 minutes, I need to go get dressed. Bye!

Where Do You Buy Your Head Coverings?

Where do you buy your head coverings? ( Or niqabs,for those Muslim readers? )

I've never brought a head covering from an online store, but I really really want to, I could find some that cover more hair. ( I have several links to some in my favorites. ) And it seems like every time I have money, I end up spending it on something else.

So, if my dear readers wouldn't mind, where do you buy your head coverings/face veils? If you're not comfortable putting your answer in the Comment section, please feel free to email me. :)

Blessings! Have a great day.

Something that irritates me....

When people take the Lord's name in vain. I know no one's perfect, and I am guilty of it too sometimes, but seriously! There are words such as goodness.

So please, next time you are tempted to say the words " Oh my God " when you are surprised, think about what other word you could use. :)

Blessings

I'm covered but.....

Here's my conflict with taking dance again:

Sure, one of my costumes this year has a V-neck, but I don't think I'm exposing a lot.

But I want to wear very covering ( scarfs, kapps, veils, do you know what I mean ) head coverings and long dresses.

Yet I worry about people looking at me and saying " How can she go perform and wear THAT but wear head coverings, skirts/dresses? " It's the hypocritical part I worry about.

( Note: I cannot choose my own costume since I am involved in the group and production dances. )

Thoughts?

Dad's Diagnosis

Congestive heart failure :/ He told me last night. Apparently it seems to run on his side of the family.

Update on Dad

Got the staples removed yesterday, still seems to be getting dizzy.

Also, please pray that he can stop smoking. I think he's tried before, and I think he's finally trying again.

Thanks. :)

PS He's been smoking for a little over 40 years, so I imagine that being hooked on it for so long, it might be more difficult to come off of.

Blogger-Old Posts Resurrected

Hey, if you see an old blog post supposedly posted recently, it's because I most likely accidentally pressed Publish on it when I viewed the post on a draft/edit mode. ( When I should've just pressed View, if that makes any sense! )

Don't Dress Immodestly for the Heat

When I was walking around at the festival, I noticed something.

It wasn't deathly hot, as far as I was told it was about 75 or 80ishF.

When it's hot, what do you do? Usually if you wear jeans, some of you would wear shorts. Some of you would probably wear different lengths of shorts, but let me get back to the point.

Others wore skirts. I'm not talking about miniskirts ( though I did see a really really short miniskirt ), I am talking about skirts. Long skirts.

I am not instructing you to bundle up in the heat or wear what maybe uncomfortable to you, no. I want to know why when it gets hot outside, some people seem to strip down and wear little things??

Ugh, that doesn't sound right. I have worn a long skirt, shirt, and a head covering in the heat before, and I wasn't ( if at all ) uncomfortable.

I know some females aren't skirt and head coverers, but....do y'all see what I'm saying?

Here's the best day I can figure out to say it: Just because it's hot outside doesn't mean you have to dress immodestly. Wear shorts or skirts if you want, but please wear one that is an appropiate length.

*Disclaimer: I am a teenager and I don't have the tact of an adult. I am doing the best I can to have tact and I apologize if I haven't worded any of my posts right, and offended any of my readers. :)

Update on Dad

He seems to be okayish. He still gets dizzy spells sometimes, and since he doesn't seem to want to keep his arm brace on, his chest area where the thing was implanted, it's bruised. Thanks for the prayers. :)

The post I found....quite...well...don't know what to call it....

Before you click the link I have included, please know that I mean no disrespect to others who disagree with wearing the head covering. I believe everyone of different beliefs should be respected.

This post to me just....astounded me. I know not everyone believes in the head coverings, but the way the poster wrote it seemed a bit...harsh? Perhaps disrespectful in the way the poster wrote it. Definitely a bit rude at the end.

StevenAndersonFamily-Why Ladies Should Not Wear Head Coverings

Spring's here!!! But....what modest attire can you wear to swim in??

Spring's here! Time for sunscreen, swimming pools, beaches....

Which may bring up a question for some modest-dressing females: What could I wear that's modest while swimming, but still doesn't make me sweat profusely?

First, I would suggest searching online for modest swimming attire. Everyone has different tastes, and I'm sure you'll at least find one thing you like.

But what do I wear for swimming?

Ah, I sometimes wear black leggings and a skirt that comes way above my knee. As I ( seem to ) keep growing ( taller ), my skirts get shorter. ( And the leggings cling to my skin, and I don't think that's exactly appropiate. )

I found a " dress " at Wal-Mart once. Not necessarily made to be a swim dress, but I've decided that since I like to wear longer dresses and skirts in public, I'm going to use it for swimming.

Lovely day

Spring has sprung!

And the pool's been set up, being filled up.

Awesome!

Just means I need to locate my modest swimming " dress ". Thought I put it somewhere.

What are you doing on this lovely day, or in this lovely month?

I'm Bacckkk!!! Non-Muslim Hijabs??

Anyway, sorry I haven't been on to blog, I've had some really bad allergy stuff going on. ( Thank Yahweh I still had some allergy medicene! )

I was thinking about hijabs.

Hijabs are the headscarfs worn by Muslim women, but some non-Muslim women don them to.

I like hijabs, they are modest and I like the feeling of a scarf wrapped on my head and around my neck a lot. The only problem I have?

As much as I lovveee hijabs, I don't want people to think I'm Muslim. ( Which, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that. ) Yet I want to portray the image that I am, a Christian head coverer.

What are y'alls thoughts on non-Muslim hijabis?

My Life

Honestly, my mind is drawing a blank. I can't think of what would make a good blog post! :/

Ok, maybe a life update.

I got the rough draft of my essay done.....Dad is on meds for his heart ( please pray for him. ).......April is my birthday, and I will be performing with my dance class at the Bloomin' Festival.....recital is May....Nationals in June....

Did I mention that next school year I will hopefully be a high-school home-schooler? :) I may take a placement test...... ( Though I doubt I'll be capable of doing 9th grade Math, maybe 7th or 8th. )

:)I have been meaning to make another video for my Youtube channel, but I have to be the only one in the house when that happens!

Just letting y'all know I haven't completely forgotten Youtube. ;)

Lately I have been thinking about the dance studio I attend and the immodest costumes we are to wear.

( Did I mention that we placed 1st in our catogory in tap? :) )

I think that I have been de-sensitized to the ICs until I came to wear feminine, modest clothing in my life away from dance. Wearing FMCs now, I am more aware of the immodesty to which we are subjected to.

It's amazing how we view things according to our beliefs. Some may not blink an eye at someone wearing a mini-skirt, but others certainly would!

•sighs•But I had fun at Jacksonville.

(Any advice on how to explain to my dance friends if they want to get into a conversation about dance after I no longer attend? How will I explain? )

Jacksonville FL-My Last Regional Competition

Well, competition's over. But we did awesome! Tap got first place, and we've had a rough history with that dance.

I can't believe this has been my last " regional " competition ( I live in GA but we've done Regionals here in FL. ) I can't believe we have to leave this nice hotel tomorrow, but I've been happy with the ways things have been going these past couple of days. A mini-vacation, Dad calls it.

I saw a covered woman today. :) And I've been seeing a lot of feminine, modest-dressing women too. I know that the town I'm live in is a lot smaller than Jacksonville, but I'm encouraged by the modesty and some head coverings.

Regional Competition-Jacksonville FL!!!!

I am so excited! We have been on the interstate for around a half hour now.

It is still difficult for me to believe this will be my last regional competition.

Will try and post later, I'm still figuring how to get my new phone to work blogging-wis :)e.

Who are the Seventh-day Adventists?- (Doug Batchelor) AmazingFacts ©

Just some explaination of the SDA's beliefs.

A Jumbled-Up Post of My Thoughts........

I really stress the importance of having a feminine look. By feminine I do not mean exposed cleavage, dresses down to mid-thighs, etc.

I mean dresses or skirts that at least touch the knee, shirts that cover in an appropiate manner, etc.

The other thing is this, hairstyles. Some women today wear such masculine hairstyles ( and clothing ) that they'd look like a guy from behind.

And some " rock-star dudes " look like women from behind....eck....

I know some of what I'm about to say will probably offend some people, but please know I'm not attacking anyone for it, I'm stating my beliefs as to why I don't like the masculine hairstyles.

I think Yahweh wishes for women to appear like women and men to appear like men, it's that simple. I don't have anything against a guy who throws on a pink shirt. ( Unless that pink shirt is feminine. There's a difference between a masculine pink shirt and a feminine pink shirt. )

And I think some hairstyles ( on a woman )can define a way a woman is treated.

Goodness that was a jumbled-up post,but I hope everyone got the jist of what I tried to express.

What Have I Been Doing Lately?

I don't really know what I want to post, but starting off with sticky topics like " pixie haircuts " might offend some, yet isn't the head covering topic a sticky one? ;)

I suppose I should just blog about what's been going on these past two weeks.

Dad's had various doctor appointments, which means after we've dropped him off, we'd go shopping! ( Because his tests take a while. ) But with the last shopping trip we went on, it was stressful. ( That's due to having three younger siblings. :/ But I was in a cruddy mood too for being stuck at one store that Mom decided to go to first instead of another store because two of them had bad attitudes earlier. )

In these past two weeks, I've gotten one headscarf, two skirts, and a kind of maxi dress. ( By maxi I mean long. )

So, that's what I've been doing, and some schoolwork and chores. :)

Some More Head Coverings Pics

( I can't remember if I already uploaded some of these things or not. )

( I look like a Catholic nun, in a way, LOL )

A Picture I Love

Preparing for Sabbath

Sabbath is coming up! Goodness this week has flown by!

Well, needless to say, this week has been good. Schoolwork has been going good, and just life in general, except for Dad, who is experiencing some health issues at the moment. :/

Preparing for Sabbath means I need to scrub the tub ( not my favorite task ) and wash a LOT of laundry.

What will you be doing this weekend?

PS I got a haircut! As much as I like having long hair, I can't handle it properly ( I miss tangles, that grow in knots. ), but my haircut is still a feminine one.

A New Headscarf from Wal-Mart

This is a new headscarf I bought from Wal-Mart! ( There were more and I should've looked at them but.....here we go. )

I haven't wore the headscarf styles in months so this should be interesting. :)

Immodest Costumes, Part 1

I have decided to upload of pics of my immodest dance costumes I've worn.
Booty shorts ( Thank you God I don't have to wear them again! )

You see how daddgum short these things are?! Ack! Yahweh forgive me....


I will try and upload the pic of the costume for my jazz routine later.

Influences-TV, Immodest Clothes, Argh!

As I watch TV ( which I'm considering cutting down on certain channels due to inappropiate attire and non-Christian things ), I see women and teenagers dressing in inappropiate ways, and it " influences " me to want to dress like them! I feel this strange tug to dress like them, put on fancy jewelry, and wear sparkly heels!

Now, I'm not saying that there's anything exactly wrong with jewelry and sparkly heels, but I don't feel like for me it'd put off the wrong image. I want to dress like a traditional Christian teenager would, and not in a way that would disrespect my body. ( I say " traditional " because some Christians nowadays act very worldly and modern. )

So, I must realize, that what's on TV isn't necessarily right, and that the Devil will try to push things in my face in hopes that I will disobey Yahweh.

What Is Your Favorite Style of Head Covering?

What is your favorite style of covering? Amishy kapp style, Muslim-like head scarf, bun cover, veil, or another style? If you feel comfortable explaining, would you explain why you wear a particular style?

Thanks! :)