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| Karlee liked what it said "music for life" |
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| Karlee's very fruity berry and very yummy drink |
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| Karlee enjoying her berry fruity drink |
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
The Hard Rock Cafe
When the conference was over Karlee wanted to go have a soda or something at the Hard Rock Cafe before going back to Suzanne's. I didn't realize that the Hard Rock Cafe would be where we would have our most insightful conversation together. At first I had to dig a little with Karlee, ask questions and push her to really think and share but soon she shared and expressed herself nicely. I'm so glad that we decided to stop and relax some at the Hard Rock Cafe.
Britt Nicole
Britt Nicole on Living Your Dreams "It's about stepping out and being who God has called you to be and not being afraid of that."
Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson has a rock sound. Their "Dream On" Advice "Pursue your dreams-do not settle for second best in life. Be bold. Let your voice be heard." Karlee and I enjoyed their music too. She also was able to get autographs from them also. The only that she was unable to and was a little disappointed was from Britt Nicole.
Group 1 Crew
Group 1 Crew. Their sound was very upbeat and energetic, sort of hip hop, rap, rock and soul. One of their quotes "Nobody's born a rock star. Nobody's born famous. It's just normal people who've done amazing things....Everyone has that possibility." I really enjoyed a song called "Walking on the Stars"
I mentioned that we were on the floor at the end of the row, we were also by the sound booth (that controls the lights and sound etc.) Being that far back wasn't as loud as I thought it would be, I'm glad we were not in the middle or front on the floor because that would be extremely loud. Anyways Group 1 Crew was the first band to listen to on Saturday. Karlee and I at the same time noticed that we were right next to them, I mean close enough we could of touched them or accidentally tripped them if my foot was too far out. They were getting ready to run on the stage. We got very excited and thought how cool it was to notice and be that close. I turned the camera on real quick and tried to get pictures of them as they ran up to the stage. Later in the day Karlee was able to get their autograph.
I mentioned that we were on the floor at the end of the row, we were also by the sound booth (that controls the lights and sound etc.) Being that far back wasn't as loud as I thought it would be, I'm glad we were not in the middle or front on the floor because that would be extremely loud. Anyways Group 1 Crew was the first band to listen to on Saturday. Karlee and I at the same time noticed that we were right next to them, I mean close enough we could of touched them or accidentally tripped them if my foot was too far out. They were getting ready to run on the stage. We got very excited and thought how cool it was to notice and be that close. I turned the camera on real quick and tried to get pictures of them as they ran up to the stage. Later in the day Karlee was able to get their autograph.
SATURDAY
Saturday was filled with more excitement. There was Chad Eastham who was the translator on guys-what they say and what they mean. He talked about dating and not dating and just being friends. At first I wasn't sure where he was going with some of what he was saying but soon I relaxed and was okay with his message to the girls. NOT TO HAVE BOYFRIENDS JUST BE YOUR AGE AND NOT WORRY ABOUT THE LOVE THING AND ALL THAT.
Then there was Jenna Lucado Bishop (Max Lucado's daughter) She was a passionate speaker and really expressed hope to the girls. Kathryn McCormick was new to the Revolve team. She is a dancer, was on the show So You Think You Can Dance? Her quote "Pray the impossible andone day you will look back and surprise yourself because you will realize there is no such thing." She shared her inspirational story. To always have a dream and go for it because anything possible.
Jamie Grace was one of Karlee's favorites. Jamie is a speaker, musician and actress. At 11 she was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. She had a very inspriational story to share. I love her quote "I don't really like roller coasters-so not my thing. However, sometimes life has a way of feeling like a roller coaster with its ups and downs. But I've decided that whether I'm going up or down...I'm so staying on this ride."
Karlee said she thought she was very real and down to earth, very cute and bubbly personality. Jamie had posted a song that she sung on You Tube and was discovered by Toby Mac and is currently working on music with him.
The Drama team did a skit on suicide, it was intense but expressed in such a good way on the level that the girls could understand. All of their skits were worth paying attention too.
All of the messages were amazing so full of hope. Throughout the whole event they really sent the message out about being who you are and knowing that is enough. I loved how Kathryn talked about how important it is to communicate to your parents. That was a topic that Karlee and I have been working on. Kathryn expressed that no matter what you might have to say or the reaction you may get that it will be alright in the end because your parents love and God loves you. The other message I hope Karlee heard loud and clear was about not having a boyfriend, not being ready or need to be ready right now with all the ups and downs and learning that goes on in a relationship until you are much older. The importance of being the age you are now and not trying to be anything else but that.
Then there was Jenna Lucado Bishop (Max Lucado's daughter) She was a passionate speaker and really expressed hope to the girls. Kathryn McCormick was new to the Revolve team. She is a dancer, was on the show So You Think You Can Dance? Her quote "Pray the impossible andone day you will look back and surprise yourself because you will realize there is no such thing." She shared her inspirational story. To always have a dream and go for it because anything possible.
Jamie Grace was one of Karlee's favorites. Jamie is a speaker, musician and actress. At 11 she was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. She had a very inspriational story to share. I love her quote "I don't really like roller coasters-so not my thing. However, sometimes life has a way of feeling like a roller coaster with its ups and downs. But I've decided that whether I'm going up or down...I'm so staying on this ride."
Karlee said she thought she was very real and down to earth, very cute and bubbly personality. Jamie had posted a song that she sung on You Tube and was discovered by Toby Mac and is currently working on music with him.
The Drama team did a skit on suicide, it was intense but expressed in such a good way on the level that the girls could understand. All of their skits were worth paying attention too.
All of the messages were amazing so full of hope. Throughout the whole event they really sent the message out about being who you are and knowing that is enough. I loved how Kathryn talked about how important it is to communicate to your parents. That was a topic that Karlee and I have been working on. Kathryn expressed that no matter what you might have to say or the reaction you may get that it will be alright in the end because your parents love and God loves you. The other message I hope Karlee heard loud and clear was about not having a boyfriend, not being ready or need to be ready right now with all the ups and downs and learning that goes on in a relationship until you are much older. The importance of being the age you are now and not trying to be anything else but that.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
FRIDAY NIGHT
Now we are ready to head to the US Airways Center to attend the first session of the Revolve Tour. Our Prince William got us this far and now he's working again to get us to the event. We turn towards the center and start looking for parking. I wanted to get close and not in a parking garage. We spot a little parking lot that is right there close to the center. We got excited when we noticed that all we had to do was pay the 10 bucks, park and then walk to the door.
The event started off with the drama team doing a skit. It was about being yourself and not worrying about wearing the "jeans" or having this or that. Just being yourself and knowing that is enough. God created each and every person for a purpose and he has a plan for all of us. God loves us just the way we are. The drama team was awesome. They really put on some great heart felt intense skits that we at the level of the teens and should really help them relate to them.
Then there were some words spoken from other speakers and then the long awaited musical guest that made everyone scream as loud as they could. Britt Nicole came out on stage and Karlee screamed with delight! She loves Britt Nicole's music.
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| the view from our seats on the floor |
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| found our seats on the floor |
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| Karlee is waiting patiently for the event to start |
Then there were some words spoken from other speakers and then the long awaited musical guest that made everyone scream as loud as they could. Britt Nicole came out on stage and Karlee screamed with delight! She loves Britt Nicole's music.
Photo Journey
I finally uploaded photos from the weekend. Let me bring you up to speed with photos from Friday, and Fountain Hills.
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| Karlee, Suzanne, and me |
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| yummy! |
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| silly girl on a turtle |
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