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*AwAkEnInG*

Love (the feeling) is the fruit of love (the verb).

About Me

I'm Ashley, and since I've come to know Christ and love Him, my life has taken some unexpected turns, sometimes tough, sometimes joyous, sometimes hilarious. I'm currently coming to grips with the fact that I'm still learning about Him, myself, and making discoveries along the way.
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My Interests

Reading, snowboarding, DANCING (I miss hip hop, lyrical, jazz, and tap, and salsa), bikeriding, Grey's Anatomy, animals, yup, that about covers it.

I'd like to meet:

Sounds weird, but . . . Lil John. Also Mia Symone, both my great-grandmothers, C.S. Lewis, Frances Crick and the other person who studied DNA and its helical structure, and Jesus Christ.

Music:

I listen to everything: alternative, hip hop, r&b, blues, SOME techno, VERY LITTLE country, gospel, Christian Hip Hop and alternative, some reggae.Side Note: Ever thought Christian Hip Hop was wack? I sure did until I checked out 3hmp3.com! Check it out!

Movies:

Comedy: The New Guy, Love and DeathSuspense: FirewallAction: Xmen 3 (great, but doesn't follow the comic book)Love: The Notebook

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Television:

Really loving CSI right now (I'm discovering I have a strong sense of justice).

Books:

All Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time Series, Terry GoodKind books, Christian Romance books and books on life. Let's not forget Harry Potter!Highly recommended: Every Woman's Battle by Shannon Ethridge and Yellow Fever by James L. Dickerson
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Heroes:

My friend Marie, for her wisdom and perseverance. My friend Rodnesha, for her dignity and maturity. My friend April, for her independence and ability to take on any task set before her. My boyfriend David, for his ability to leave behind the man he was and fully become the man he's meant to be. My mom, for her strength to endure whatever life throws at her. My father, for his ability to forgive me.

My Blog

Please Take the Gift

I love the approaching Christmas holidays! I went to the mall today and never saw so many people filled with the spirit of Christmas! There were people gathered together in families, bustling fro...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:18:00 PST

The Bridge is Out

There is seldom any freer feeling to me than when I'm driving out on the open road. I love the idea of open road ahead, sunny skies, and a full tank of gas. Of course if you are a road trip kind of pe...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:48:00 PST

Making Good Choices

I'm a teacher. It is ingrained in my blood and psyche to teach. I like making use of teachable moments, I like to help others solve problems, I like facilitating the intake of knowledge. Once again, I...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:41:00 PST

Belshazzar's Classroom

God gave me some AWESOME insight today, during class!Lately, I've been drawn to the book of Daniel in the Bible. I'm enjoying reading up on his faith in the face of danger, his courteousness and loyal...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:14:00 PST

The Wishes That Burgeon

I wish I was half as wise as I tend to think I am. I wish that just once, something I said would impact a life. I wish that I were capable of creating something new. I wish that I when I get mad, I co...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 08:51:00 PST

Call CPS Part II

In my last blog about relationships, I laid the blame for our general Americanized relationship faux-pas on the media and seemingly on men. I'm well aware that relationships are a two-way street (and ...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:49:00 PST

What Do YOU Believe?

I believe in this.You believe in that.It's okay; that's just fine.Tuck tolerance in your hat.I believe my wayYou believe yoursOf course we're both right;What is true anymore?Don't tell me my belief is...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:51:00 PST

If Romantic Relationships were Children, Someone Should Call CPS

I have a bone to pick with society; or rather, I'd LIKE to pick UP a bone and throw it at society's head.After being led into a wonderful REAL romance after all the pseudo-relationships I've had, my e...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:45:00 PST

Remains of the Enemy Underfoot . . .

Okay, so I was reading Hebrews and this particular verse struck me in a time where I really needed it. It occurs to me that in this race that we are called to run, we should run it without fear, whil...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:51:00 PST

The Black Boy Dilemma

I'm babysitting 3 of my cousins ages 9, 11, and 13.I'm actually awake right now trying to bundle the 13-year-old off to summer school after having only 3 hours of sleep (I stayed up watching Narnia). ...
Posted by *AwAkEnInG* on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 05:16:00 PST