giving thanks...and catching up on sleep!

Just wanted to let ya'll know I won't be posting for the rest of this week. I will return December 1st, and I promise to have a G2G post ready! Everything's been so hectic lately I haven't even had the time to do a decent post. Uhh...sleep sounds so good right about now. I've been rushing back and forth 24/7. Between church and youth group, my home-life, my social-life, art club, academic team, basketball games, homework, and blogging, I never get to take a breather. So that's what I'm doing this week. TRY to do anyway. It won't be easy, I can tell ya that. 'Cuz I'm getting up on Black Friday to get me some good deals! :) :) But anyway, have a great Thanksgiving. Stuff your face with turkey, watch the Macy's Day Parade, and most importantly, count your blessings. And thank the One who blessed you with them.


Turkey & dressing,
anna :)

taggeddd :)

I was tagged by Buttercup, at Soaring on Wings like Eagles, about a week ago. But I never got around to doing it! So here it is...finally...

A Christian? All the way!
A good listener? Try to be.
A good friend? Yup, striving to be better and better.
Artistic? Yuh-huh :)
Funny? When I wanna be
Good conversation starter? Far from it. :P
Crazy? Most definitely.
Random? Me? Naw-duh :)
Communicative? Horrible at it.
Loving? I think so ♥
Clumsy? X10 zillion. I trip over thin air--and I'm not kidding!
Happy? Very :D
Athletic? Yup & yup
Excellent in school? Don't wanna brag--but yeah :)
An animal lover? I wanna be vet...I'd say so!
Sister? Yes ma'am!
Brother? Well, if I'm a sister, I can't be a brother, now can I?
Daughter? Yup, yup, yup
Son? See "brother" question :D
Caring? I hope people think I am. I try to be.
Technology challenged? Not really, but I'm not a techno freak...
Techno-freak? See question above (haha :D)
Respectful? Working on it...
A movie lover? YES!
Book Worm? Always.
Attentive? Sometimes--depends on who/what we're talking about...
Responsible? Most of the time--'cept when it comes to my messy room :P
Honest? Mainly. Try to be.
Fantastic? Idk...never been told that, but never been told I'm not either :)

And I tag...
Anyone who loves Jesus!

Till next time,
anna :)

randomness friday: the words i would say.

This song really touched me. I don't know why, but I was just like--WOW. And I was looking for a really good song to post and it was like God said loud and clear, "Hey, here it is!" Hope you like it as much as I do :)

Be strong in the Lord & never give up hope,
anna :)

giving thanks...and giving it.

Here's a poem I wrote when I was, uh, in 6th grade I think. It's sorta cheesy, but I thought it was cute enough to post.


There's so many things I'm thankful for
It's hard to count them all
My mom, my dad, my sister, too
We're all for one and one for all

My friends come next on my long list
Of the things of thankful for
Inside jokes and lots of laughs
And hopefully many more

But there's Someone more important
Who saved me from my sin
Alpha, Omega He's always been
Jesus Christ, my very Best Friend.

And the reason I posted it, well it's the truth. I am thankful for them--and it seems like I've never had time to tell them that. There's so many more things I'm grateful for--food, clothes, a home. Millions of people around the world don't have any of these. So remember, Thanksgiving isn't about getting thanks. It's about giving it to our Savior who laid down His life for us, and always has His arms wide open.

Giving thanks for Him,
anna :)

the word is out! :D

We've all been anticipating it. The next Sherwood Picture. From the creators of Flywheel, Facing the Giants, and Fireproof comes a new movie called Courageous. What's it about? Well...i got it straight from the website. :)

Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they face danger every day. Yet when tragedy strikes close to home, these fathers are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, and their faith. From this struggle will come a decision that changes all of their lives.With action, drama, and humor, the fourth film from Sherwood Pictures embraces God’s promise to "turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers." Souls will be stirred, and hearts will be challenged to be ... courageous!

So what do YOU think? Does it sound great? Or totally blah? Leave a comment to let me know!

Honestly, I love all of their movies. I think they keep getting better and better. And if that's the case, this one is going to be amazing.

Can't wait,
anna :)

randomness friday: interview with maggie!

1. Where'd you get the idea for Behind the Teen Scene?

I got the idea for Behind the Teen Scene this summer. I really wanted to start a blog because I had been reading blogs for a year and a half and I thought it would be fun to have my own blog. I asked my parents and though told me I could. I had a message board at the time, but I had a pull on my heart that I should start a blog, and thats what I am doing. :)

2. What's your favorite thing to post--photos, recipes, Bible verses, etc.

Thats a hard question! I love posting them all, but my favorite would have to be posting pictures. I am just getting back into taking alot of pictures. I took pictures before I started a blog, but no where near as many as I do now having a blog. Now I take my camera with me everywhere.

3. What's your favorite book? Why? And who's it by?

My favorite book is Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. It is an amazing book and I love a classic every once and a while.

4. When it comes to movies...what's your favorite?

I love the Disney classics! Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and more! lol, I am still a kid movie lover at heart. :)

5. Would you ever consider starting another blog? If so, what would you call it?

Actually, I have been considering making another blog lately. I can't decide between a devotional blog, photography blog, or a cooking blog. :) We will have to see what the name of it will be, I haven't gotton to that point yet.

6. Who do you look up to? What are some traits they display?

I look up to many people, from my mom, to teachers, and even older girls at my school that I know. They have patience, humility, amazing personalities, and many traits that I want to work on in my own life.

7. Favorite Bible verse?

My favorite Bible verse changes depending on the day or week. This week it is 1 Corinthians 13, which really pulled at my heart yesterday while I was reading it.

You can visit her blog by clicking HERE! Thanks again, Maggie! :D

God bless our troops.

If you don't know, today is Veterans' Day. So I'm giving a HUGE thanks to all those who've fought in the war, or helped out in any way. And I'm asking my readers to simply remember our soldiers that are still fighting out there somewhere. Pray for them--its the least we can do. They risk their lives on a daily basis so that America can be a free country. Many of them have left behind their families (like in this music video) and girlfriends and boyfriends and moms and dads...you get the picture. So don't take your freedom for granted. It's priceless.

PLC,
anna :)

short, but sweet :)

Okay, I only have about five minutes to do this post, so it's gonna be pretty short. (I got outta Reading and I'm in the Library...shh! :D)

My dad's best friend's dad passed away Saturday. :'( I thought I'd letcha know so you could be praying. I'd really appreciate it.

And my BFF, Kenzie--well, her back is outta whack. She's really sore. :P

But anyway, I'm having a fairly good day so far! My librarian got my book signed by Laurie Halse Anderson over the weekend! Preettyy awesome :) Oh, the book is "Speak", btw. It's defintely for high school and up. Sorry if I have middle schoolers who read, but you'll be glad you waited. It's not a Christian book, and it has some un-Christian like words in it, but my mom wanted me to read it. It teaches a life-long lesson--one I'll never forget.

Oh, there went the bell! Peace out peeps!

Till next time,
anna :)

just hush up and look up.

Have you ever prayed a prayer that sounds something like this?

Dear God,
Thanks for sending Jesus to save me. You're great. But there are a few more things that You could do for me...

I really want to make an A on my math test, and then there's this really cute guy that I like. Could You make him like me, too? Thanks. And I was wondering if maybe You could convince mom to buy me that turquoise jacket with the polka-dotted hood at Aeropostale. And You could throw in a pair of Ugg boots while You're at it.


Then my grandma isn't doing to great because of her cancer, so be with her. Be with grandpa too because I think he'll die if he loses her. Thanks again. Goodnight. Oh, and amen.

Now...what's wrong with this picture?

Well, first of all, that was a little bit selfish. Okay, that's definitely an understatement. That prayer was WAAAYYY selfish.

Yeah, they mentioned grandma and grandpa, but that was pretty much it.

But the main thing is that they never gave God a chance to answer. He was probably up there saying, "But--Wait--Hey--!" You know, like when you're talking to one of your friends on the phone and you can't even get two words in. Well, that's probably how God feels sometimes.

He listens to you--no doubt. But the question is: Do you listen to Him? So this week, I challenge you to be quiet for merely five minutes and listen for God's voice.

Or in other words, just hush up and look up :)

PLC,
anna :)

randomess friday :)

I haven't posted...in a whole week? Whoops...well, I am now so...here's my RF post :)

I'd like to thank: Libby--at Girls of Hope--for designing my Christmas buttons. They'll be published soon. No worries there.  And Buttercup--at Soaring on Wings like Eagles--she awarded me!

I'm watching: Bonanza. 


I <3 Little Joe Cartwright! 

Books I'm reading: Dark Blue, another TRUECOLORS book. Love, love, love them! Oh, and I'm still reading the Carter House Girls, too. They are awesome. I'm on the 5th one and I only found them about a month ago :)


Music I'm jamming to: Umm...lately lots of Taylor Swift. And lots more of Kari Jobe. She's a new Christian artist, but she already sounds like a pro--no joke! 


In the World of Blogging: So sorry I haven't been around much this week. I think the teachers ganged up on us and gave us boatloads of homework on purpose-jk :D But it did sorta feel that way... 


I'm praying for: Beau. He's still in the hospital. But get this--he got to meet Miley Cyrus! While she was on tour, somehow she figured out he was in the hospital and paid him a visit. And my next door neighbor. She just lost her husband to cancer :'( 


I'm hoping: Idk. I'm not really hoping anything right now. Well...I AM hoping that my classes will be short and sweet and I can get to lunch...I'm starving! 


Can't wait till: Lunch. Duh. 


PLC, anna :)