1. Nope!
2. Over my dead body!
3. Thumbs down!
4. Heck nahh!
5. Not in a million years!
6. Nix that!
7. Not a chance!
8. When God strikes me down with lighting!
9. You wish!
10. Yeah right!!!!

These are the many ways that one might say...

NO!!!!!!!!!

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c.faulls

Silliness

Silliness is a little girl telling her mommy to close her eyes as she sneaks towards the cookie jar- "Don't see me!" she says.
Silliness is my 4-year old brother playing with his three closest imaginary friends and asking Mom to kiss them all goodnight at bed time.
Silliness is my fish's names being Caiu, Thomas, and Terrence Jones.
Silliness is my granddaddy realizing at a resterant that he has on one golf shoe and one tennis shoe.
Silliness is the little details in life that make it a little bit happier and more worth it. :)

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c.faulls

Dog advice

If my dog, Pepper, could give me advice about life, she would tell me to always set aside some time to have fun. She would tell me to soak in the sun whenever it was out. Pepper would advise me to cuddle and love on those who are going through a hard time. She'd tell me to trust those I love the most, like she does with her owners. Pepper would tell me to shake off all the negative thoughts about life, like she shakes off water after a bath. She would tell me to always be thankful for every treat in life. She would tell me to always protect my closest friends and my family, like she does for us. Pepper has so many things to say, when really, she doesn't need to say anything at all. Through her actions, I learn about life.

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c.faulls

Bad Ideas

Standing on top of a snow-covered roof is a bad idea.
Petting a rabid dog is a bad idea.
Putting a baby whose diaper is full on your shoulders is a bad idea.
Trying to change clothes while driving is a bad idea.
Walking through mud with white shoes is a bad idea.
Walking outside in 70 mph winds with a flowy skirt on is a bad idea.
Putting contacts in on a bumpy bus ride is a bad idea.
Texting while swimming is a bad idea.
Eating all your Halloween candy on Halloween night is a bad idea.
Wearing heels while hiking mountain trails is a bad idea.

Some ideas are just bad ideas.

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c.faulls

Volunteering

Volunteering is something I do quite often. Ever since middle school I have been plugged into my youth group where we are very involved in community services. I have been involved in a range of activities through volunteering. I have helped at programs serving Burmese, Worldchangers, the elderly, the disabled, and less fortunate children. I have served food, babysitted, raked yards, powerwashed houses and porches, roofed houses, and sang in nursing homes. All of these oppurtunites end up blessing me as much or more than those we are serving. The feeling of helping someone or a group of people provides a good feeling that can't compare to anything else. I have heard stories of people's pasts that break my heart and are so humbling. By volunteering I build up some of the best memories I ever have had. Volunteering is so humbling, because you know that it is not you who is impacting these people-but God. He is the greater power that enables me to serve others. He is the one I give all the glory to. Serving is so rewarding, as long as I am...

HoldingHisRightHand
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Moonlight

The moonlight serves as our only light source when night falls. Without the glow of the moon, sight would be of no use. the night hours would be colorless, bitter, and cold. But God gave us the moon and its beauty. We crave that little glow of light in those dark hours. The moonlight gives us the hope of a new, better day. It shows as a sign that everything is in slumber. The situations, conflicts, and hardships of that day are put to rest. The moonlight does not focus its beam on the things of old, but symbolizes that the next day will be different than any other. It provides rest, but also excitement and anticipation. After an extra stressful day, the moonlight provides us peace when we go outside for some fresh air. Something about that special shine brings comfort, stillness, and serenity. Moonlight is so precious and so priceless because it never allows the earth to be completely overcome by darkness.

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c.faulls