Snow Patrol is coming to Vancouver, Sept. 21(8 days before my b-day). I'd go by myself...cause they're that good, and I'm that cool....but I'd rather go with someone else. So let me know soon, as tickets are selling fast!

I leave tonight :) I get to spend tomorrow spending my hard earned money, and then head up to Summerland on Saturday. I'm pretty excited, but it'll the longest I've ever driven, and I'll be in the car with my siblings. I've already told them that if they goof off the penalty is walking...so hopefully, that works out.

I think we'll have a good time, but you can definitely pray for safety and all that good stuff :)

MISS ME!

Turns out that Tuesday was just a little bump in the road to bring me back to reality.
Which is good, cause I like being happy.

My crappy day ended with a nap in the warm afternoon sun, the loss of some of my tanlines :), and a 'words can't describe how good' bowl of orange and key lime sherbert...mmmm.

Yesterday, after work, my daddy picked me up and we all went for dinner. Unfortunately, I was the subject of ridicule...hey, whatever makes others happy...it's also nice to know that Courtney is embarrassed by her dancin' maniac older sister. I caught the bug, and I couldn't stop :) One day she will get me back by getting my sweet moves on camera...I just won't tell her how to upload it to blogger :P

And today, my boss told Erin and I that if we got a head start on one of our upcoming projects, that we could have Friday AND Monday off! How sweet is that?!?! I still won't be able to go up to Summerland...wait, I don't think I've mentioned that yet...
*backtrack*
Ok, Lance and Chad are going to Angella's house to help Matthew finish up some of the remodeling. As my parents were trying to figure out how to get them up there, my dad asked me if I'd be willing to take his car and drive them up on Saturday...uhhh YA!

So, I won't be able to go up to Summerland on Friday, but that does give me an extra day in Vancouver with Danielle(?), doing some shopping and tanning! And it also means that I get Monday to hang out all day with Angella and the kids :)

So as you can tell, I'm pretty stoked about the next few days!

Can someone please tell me how it's possible to forget a dentist appointment? I'd like to think that a person who has set a date to come face to face with severe pain and torture would remember. Apparently not.
My GREAT day started with a couple 'I just woke up, why are you talking to me?' moments, paired with the inevitable 'Gym? Are ya kidding?' thought process, which was greeted happily by 'Wow, I sure did get a sexy tan yesterday!'

Oh, but it doesn't stop there! My eggs didn't cook properly, my yogurt was past the expiry date, and I couldn't find ANYTHING to wear.

The first real bright spot in my day was sitting outside with Erin, eating our incredibly good lunch, and soaking in the hot sun. *And the tan gets sexier*

After I started feeling like this could turn into an alright day, my brother calls, and he has this tone in his voice that warns me of impending doom. Ha! Right again...see, I am intuitive! I've forgotten and am now late for my dentist appointment...to get fillings. Fun.
And now here I am, back from the dentist, having had one the the most horrifying experiences I've ever had at in a dentist's chair(that's saying a lot), and I can't feel my lip.

Today was probably meant to be bad, considering the last couple days have been the most fun I've had in a while. Yesterday, I was lying on the sand at Katherine Lake, hanging out with some of my favourite people, starting my sexy tan, listening to good music, enjoying the nature that God provided, eating good food, overheating and sweating like never before, relaxing, and having a blast!
Ok, I think I've found my happy place...maybe the rest of the day will go well! *knocks on wood*

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 1:11
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,

1 Peter 1:14
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

Ezekiel 11:12
And you will know that I am the LORD, for you have not followed my decrees or kept my laws but have conformed to the standards of the nations around you."

John 8:15
You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one.

Galations 6:11 (message)
They want an easy way to look good before others, lacking the courage to live by a faith that shares Christ's suffering and death.

James 1:4
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

To me, I would like to be 'normal', to conform to the ways of the world. It seems easier...lazier. But in the long run is it really worth it? I don't think it is.
I could live my life, floating along, being in mediocre jobs, relationships, doing the odd good thing for myself or mankind. Sure I may feel good about myself at the time, and I could have a very fulfilling life. But it would be a pin prick compared to the life that God has in store...that he predestined from the very beginning.
With God, I would be living a life of constant growth and learning and risks. I would LOVE whatever I was doing at the moment because I would know that's where God wants me. I would have the most excellent husband and family that God had in mind, just for me...and my marriage would LAST a lifetime! And everything I did would be for the glory of God alone, and it would speak volumes!
So this is where I am, kinda caught in the middle, knowing where I am, and where I should be. I am lacking the courage to live by faith. But I think that I am on the right track to gaining that courage.
I'm applying to YWAM in Perth, Australia. WHOA, eh? Ya, it's daunting, but like I said before, I feel that God wants me there, so I'm going for it. If everything works out, I'll be leaving here shortly after Baby D is born(can't miss that!) and Danielle and I will travel around NZ and Australia for a little while, then my course starts in January!
It'll be a change, but I'm looking forward to it!

I was thinking of deep things, therefore could not sleep. I figured I should get them out before I attempt another well-deserved trip to Daynaland.

My mom hasn't done this in a while, but sometimes, as I was plugging away at a new project, (or distracting myself from the fact I had chores) she would come up to me with this look on her face that seemed to say, "What am I going to do with this girl?"
This look was, more often than not, followed by a question,
"Dayna...do you know what the definition of insanity is?"
And I, being the great nerd I am, would be so enthralled with what I was doing, I would just mumble under my breath,
"Doing the same thing, over and over again, expected different results....geez mom."

I had a conversation with a friend of mine this evening. She's is having a hard time dealing with some stuff right now, and as we were discussing it, she posed the question:

Is there such there such a thing as taking the Bible too literally? After reading this, I'm not too sure:

A nutty sandwich bread that contains absolutely no flour, Ezekiel 4:9 takes
its recipe from a Bible verse that reads: " Take also unto thee wheat and barley
and beans and lentils and millet and spelt and put them into one vessel and make
bread of it. " In 1945, Leon, a baker at Rainier Natural Bakery in the Pacific
Northwest, read that verse and said " Uh, okay, " and Ezekiel 4:9 bread was
born. Leon’s recipe calls for the six grains and legumes to be soaked in water
and sprouted. He adds yeast and salt, and voilà: a bread that’s high in protein
(similar to that in milk and eggs), low in carbohydrates (that means you, Atkins dieters), easy to digest, and full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. No sugar, no preservatives, no shortening, no cholesterol. And it tastes good, too.

http://www.bostonphoenix.com/boston/food_drink/noshing/documents/02953976.htm

Turns out that there are a lot of internet 'stalkers' out there. Now that we have admitted we have a problem, we should start a 12 step program!

My sister is gone camping for the next two days! I probably wouldn't be as happy if we didn't share a room. If there was nothing else, sharing a room would be the reason why I'd move out.

Erin just said "Now I'm mixed up" and I thought she said "Now I'm SMOOSED!"
It was really funny, and is now my new word.

Apparently I wiggle when I walk. Karen was the second person in like a week to comment on it. I hate it when women shake their bums while they walk, so I've always made sure that I didn't. I guess that's no longer the case. I feel really silly now, I'll have to fix the walk.

I dyed my hair, it's dark brown. A little darker than I would like it, but it's MUCH better then the blonde streaks.

I have a cuddle buddy. And it's a girl. There's nothing to be concerned about, I would NEVER bat for the other team. I like boys, and everything about them. I also LOVE cuddling, and most of my friends are uncomfortable with it, but not Kim! It's nice having someone to cuddle with during movies and other things. Thanks Kim, you're great!

In my last post I wrote about what I was learning and that I know God will give me the desires of my heart. But I didn't write about how much I dislike God's timing! With my reading of Proverbs 31, I now, more than ever, REALLY WANT TO BE A WIFE! I just figured shortly after school, I'd get married and start popping out the kids. Call me old fashioned, but for as long as I can remember, that's been my dream. I think I've just decided to stop worrying about it. Letting it go. And you all can hold me to that.

I get to go to the 2006 NHL draft on Saturday, I'm pretty excited! Dad's going to take Lance and I. I think it'll be cool for Lance to see these guys living their dream, maybe it'll inspire him that much more.

Danielle just called and she wants to hang out. We usually say that we're going to go for a long walk, but more often than not, it turns into a short walk to the mall for dinner. I'm hoping to go swimming though.

After work yesterday, I lay outside for about 2 hours. And I got burnt! Last time I checked 5-7 was NOT a good sun tanning time. Global Warming, people, it's here.

Sometimes I forget that I've heard God speak to me.
You'd think that would stick with someone ALL the time right? Wrong. Obedience is not my strong point. I'm fiercely independent when it comes to things, because I can do it better and more efficiently than anyone else.
"Hey Dayna, God called, he wants the control of your life back."

Honestly, where do I get off thinking that I know better than God?

So I (and others) wonder about what happened to the multiple ideas I've had for my life. Want to know the secret? Because that wasn't what God wanted for me. The only role for my life that has been a consistent part of who I am, is a wife and mother. But I've been so busy looking for someone to share that dream with, that I've neglected the fact that God needs to be the centre of any relationship I'm in.
I've been learning what my role as woman is, reading Proverbs 31. I used to really not understand this passage, but now it actually makes sense! If you haven't read it, you really should...It's great! At the same time, God has been teaching me to be patient, and not to be the pursuer, that's not my job. The only being I should pursue is God, and he will give me the desires of my heart.

I've been playing with an idea for a little while now. I looked into it more for fun than anything, and when the initial excitement died down, I pushed it to the back of my mind. About a month past. I was in Summerland for the May long weekend, and was just about to fall asleep when I felt God confirm the thoughts I'd forgotten about.
Things have already come up that have slightly discouraged me from going. But if those things are what God wants for me, then they'll still be here when I get back.
I'll fill you guys in with more details, but for now, just pray that everything works out.

Self-professed and ashamed.

I constantly check my links and then their links, and sometimes even their links. And unless you have a site tracker, you're none the wiser. I roam the blog world, amused by some posts and indifferent to others, but no matter what my reaction is, one thing stays the same.

Proverbs 31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

That would be the actual title of a book that Marissa and I saw...on our Hot Date. Yes, we graced the town with our presence tonight. Made our usual stop at Bayview (buffets are evil), and ate so much food we had to walk around before Marissa could drive her car. After that we went to the beach. Even though the idea of jumping in was pretty spontanious....I still had to make sure it fit some sort of plan. After we figured out that, yes we had towels and extra clothes, we decided to take the plunge! It was my first time swimming in the ocean this summer and it was perfect.

why isn't she watching the road?

I don't think she knows that water is wet.

I slipped shortly after this picture.

This one I took at Danielle's on Saturday. I'm posting it because I'm very proud of it. I just love all the bold colours and the action, and pretty much everything about it :)

I'm sure I've forgotten details of tonight, because I do that. I know that a lot of funny things were said, but don't remember them, I'm sure that Marissa will have them on hers...so check it out!

Previously, I posted a game for you all to play. Apparently I wasn't counting on people being smart and just googling the names! This ended up being pretty cool, cause the people that guessed correctly, were not the people I thought would even play.
You guys are probably going to think that I'm crazy/geeky. What's new.
Meridian is an episode name from Stargate, the one in which Daniel dies :( Probably one of the best done episodes of the entire show, even though my favourite character dies. Corin Nemec is the name of the actor who plays 'Jonas', and this character eventually replaces Daniel after his death. Rest assured that I would like these names even if they weren't associated with Stargate...I'm not THAT nerdy!

So the winner IS....Jon!
Mr. I'mjustgoingtogooglethesetwonamesandseewhatIcomeupwith Campbell. I'm guessing cheesecake is in my near future.

On an entirely different note...I've decided that watching Football(soccer) is a new favourite pastime of mine. I still don't really get what's going on...I figure all I really need to know is that the ball has to get into the net. I'm fascinated by people with such a high athletic ability, and being that I have none, I just appreciate the people who do. These guys can do crazy stuff with a ball, and their legs are considered weapons....how cool is that! Not to mention...some of these guys are pretty easy on the eyes.

Humour me....I'm single.

I hope you're life was full of happiness

This last Friday and Saturday, Danielle and I went into Vancouver. Friday night we went shopping for summer clothes and stayed at Dad's. Then on Saturday we went to the aquarium! It was so much fun! Danielle really wanted to do something different and fun so she came up with the idea. We took countless pictures, of which I'll put some on my flickr account, and just had a blast looking at all the animals! That place is good for people of all ages!

Best quote from friday:
Danielle: "Isn't Shiloh some sort of greeting? I had this Hebrew teacher at the old Christian School and each time she came into the class she would say 'Shiloh...Shiloooooohhhhh'"
Me: "ummm...you mean 'Shalom'?"
"what does that mean?"
"Peace be with you"
"I guess that would make more sense"

Sunday was just spent chilling with people I don't really get to hang with that often. It was really nice, cause I miss them a lot. We went out for lunch after church, then went to Kim's and watched The Producers. The first half was frickin hilarious! I'd rent it again just for the first hour! After that, we went for a walk to gospel rock and took pictures. Again, I'll post mine on flickr (I love that site)! And then just hung out in Kim's room until it was time to go home.

This was inspired by a little questionnaire I was answering. It asked what my favourite name was and I realized I could turn it into a little game....Secretly, this is a way for me to up my social life by bribing people to got out for coffee with me :) So, no Ange, I'm not planning on naming a baby any time soon!

Meridian for a girl, and Corin for a boy
*hmmm...what do these two names have in common?* If you figure it out, I'll buy you coffee/dessert

When I get a chance, I post about my ultra exciting weekend. I've changed my template AGAIN, because the last one was causing people computers to do funky stuff. Can't have that now. Anyway, here are some pics from the weekend, taken by Kimberly and Liz.

I'm tagging everyone who COMMENTS/reads this blog.
Here goes:
1. What curse word do you use the most? "frick"...mom hates it
2. Do you own an iPod? ewww...I hate Mac technology. I have a Creative mp3 and I ♥ it
3. Who on your MySpace "Top 8" do you talk to the most? umm...I don't really talk to people through myspace, but probably Ryan.
4. What time is your alarm clock set for? it changes, 7:00-7:30am
5. What colour is your room? its a taupe-y colour
6. Flip-flops or sneakers? flip flops, but it depends on the season...I like shoes when I have to wear them
7. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? Both, but I'm trying to take more pictures....
8. What's the last movie you watched? The Producers with Nathan Lance and Matthew Broderick. The first half was seriously funny! but it got progressively worse and by the end we were all like "Stop singing already!!!"
9. Do any of your friends have children? not any close ones...yet
10. Has anyone ever called you lazy? I call myself lazy, even though I'm not really...I have my days though.
11. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster? No, medications don't work on me..
12. What CD is currently in your CD player? most of my music is on my computer...but I think the last one was All American Rejects
13. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? LOVE THEM BOTH! but prefer 2%...anything more is trying too hard, and anything less is wussy.
14. Has anyone told you a secret this week? I don't think so...things have been said in confidence, but no secrets.
15. Have you ever given someone a hickey? my mom reads this blog so...no. lol, kidding mom!
16. Who was the last person to call you? man, these questions require me to think.....Jon
17. Do you think people talk about you behind your back? I think that's the #1 problem in Gibsons...but I don't really worry about it. If it's really serious then I'd hope they'd tell me and if it's nice, then talk away!
18. Did you watch cartoons as a child? Of course! I don't remember my absolute fav...I liked lots.
19. How many siblings do you have? I loved Ange's response to this one! 8...that I know of
20. Are you shy around the opposite sex? shy? meaning please? lol, I'm not shy around anyone
21. What movie do you know every line to? The Emperor's New Groove! Best movie EVER!
22. Do you own any band t-shirts? Third Day is the only one, I think
23. What is your favourite salad dressing? any vinaigrette
24. Do you read for fun? I hate reading when I have to. So, yes.
25. Do you cry a lot? No, I really don't. It can take a lot to make me cry, and it's mostly when I'm angry. But then again, I can cry like a little baby when it comes to TV shows.
26. Who was the last person to text message you? Jon
27. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop? Desktop
28. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? I have my share, lol. I have another tattoo that I want, but I'm not aching to get it. It would be pretty cool though.
29. What is the weather like? Brilliantly sunny!
30. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos? Not covered, but I don't mind a couple
31. Is sex before marriage wrong? That would be a resounding YES!
32. When was the last time you slept on the floor? Last weekend at Danielle's
33. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? I can get by with very very little, but I'm trying to get more.
34. Are you in love or lust? Neither, but I do like to check on the hotties...lol *no shame*
35. Are your days full and fast-paced? They are full, but not necessarily fast-paced....it's Gibsons!
36. Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages? yes, I'm not obsessed, but I'm getting more conscious of what I put in my body
37. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 19! FINALLY!
38. Are you picky about spelling and grammar? Yes, people have told me to stop correcting them
39. Have you ever been to Six Flags? I drove past it on my way to Mexico!
40. Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex? Opposite
41. Do you like cottage cheese? make me barf why don't you.
42. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back? I start on my right side, then my back, and finally fall asleep on my left side. Doesn't mean I stay there though!
43. Have you ever bid for something on eBay? no
44. Do you enjoy giving hugs? I REALLY like hugs...Hugs make my week when I get them.
45. What is your favourite TV show? oh man....LOST, ANTM, Grey's(when I watch the complete season)....does hockey count?
47. Which celebrity, dead or alive, would you want to have lunch with? Do I need to answer this? Angelina Jolie or Bono.
48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach? Just before I went to my driving test
49. What one thing do you wish you had? Object: a laptop. As for anything else, probably a better reliance on God
50. Favourite lyrics? Oh man, hard question....right now: Down toward the healing by LoveDrug, but it changes constantly...I love finding cool lyrics