Quote of the day: Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
- Leo Buscaglia
I was reading a Jodi Picoult book called Change Of Heart, and it got me thinking. 24 hours later i'm still thinking about it. Thats how I know certain things have touched me, if I'm still thinking about them days later, like when Denny died in Grey's Anatomy.
It's about a guy who kills a 7 year old girl and her stepfather, leaving the pregnant mother alone. He is then sentenced to be executed. 11 years later, he is still waiting to be executed, and the sister of the dead girl needs a heart transplant. The killer then decides that he wants to give the girl his heart. There are a million questions that come out of this book. Like, what do you think of the death penalty? And if you were the mother of the victim, would you take the heart of her killer to sae yur other daughter?
I don't believe in the death penalty, I believe in forgiveness instead. However, I would take his heart. Then again, if it means he wouldn't be executed, I'd die. I know this because I have a heart condition and I know how the girl needing a heart transplant feels.
I got this from Kitte. Thanks Kitte.
Starting time, 3:38pm
Name: Jodie Hoklas
sisters: Erin
brothers: Guy
Eye Color: blue
Shoe size: 7
Height: 5'3.5"
What are you wearing right now? tie dye skirt, organic tee with the word Mexico on it
Where do you live? Adelaide
Favorite Number: 7
Favorite Drink: vanilla coke
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Breakfast: I don't eat breakfast, as I don't like what my mum allows us to eat for breakfast.
***********Have You Ever***********
Broken a bone: yep
Been in a police car: no
Been on a plane: yep
Been in a hot tub: if you mean a spa, yep
Swam in the ocean: yep
Fallen asleep in school: almost
Broken someone’s heart: I’m not sure.
Cried when someone died?: Yep.
Fell off your chair: i can't remember, probably
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: No, but I have checked my phone disgustedly every few minutes
Saved e-mails: yes
Been cheated on: no
***********What is************
Your room like? a teen room, with a purple feature wall, wall to wall bookshelves for my books, and a metal bed that is enclosed on 3 sides. It is usually a bit undtidy, but i always spend some time on it before bed and it never takes more than 10 minutes to clean up, even if there's stuff everywhere. it is also REALLY small
What’s right beside you? the book I'm reading, Change Of Heart by Jodi Picoult
What is the last thing you ate? a fruche
———————-Ever Had- ————————-
Chicken pox: yep
Sore throat: yep
Stitches: yep
Broken nose: nope
————————-Do You————————–
Believe in love at first sight?: yes
Like picnics: sure
————————–Who—————————
was the last person you danced with? my friends when we went out after someone's 21st
last made you smile? Lisa Chappell
Did you last yell at? i don't yell
Do you wear contact lenses or glasses? yes
———-Final Questions————-
What are you listening to right now? the computer hum. other than that, nothing
What did you do today? watched McLeod's Daughters, the Sixth Sense and Kath & Kim and read. Busy day
Hate someone in your family? i make it a rule not to hate anyone. Love your enemies.
Good singer: Sure, everyone sounds great in the shower right? 
Diamond or pearl? Diamond
Are you the oldest?: Yes,
Indoors or outdoors? depends on the weather
——————Today did you———————-
1. Talk to someone you like? depends what you mean by like.
2. Kiss anyone? no
3. Get sick? no
4. Sing: yep
5. Talk to an ex? Nope (thank the godz for that one!)
6. Miss someone: not conciously
7. Eat: yep
—————-Last person who——————
8. You talked to on the phone? i can't remember. i answered the phone last night but can't remember who it was...
9. Made you cry? Nicole Kidman and the rest of the cast of the film Australia
10. Went to the movies with: Teela
11. You went to the mall with? Teela
——————Have you——————-
19. Been to Mexico? no
20. Been to Canada? nope
——————-Random——————–
21. Have a crush on someone: Yes, God
22. What books are you reading right now: i'm reading 2 books right now: Change Of Heart and Ask Bethany
23. Best feeling in the world: worshipping God
24. Future kids names: if I could have my own kids and wasn't going to foster....Emily, Rachel, Caitlin, Hannah, Isaiah, Luke, Eli & Barrett
25. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: sometimes - my care bear falls off my bed onto the windowsill where you can't see it a lot. otherwise, i have a real one - a cat
26. What’s under your bed: storage containers
27. Favorite sport(s) to watch: baseball, and gymnastics and sometimes Tennis, but only if Lleyton Hewitt's playing
28. Favorite location: on my couch witht the big screen or in my room
32. Who do you really hate?. no one
33. Do you have a job? no
35. Ever liked someone you didn’t have a chance with? erm, no
36. You lonely right now? a bit
37. What time is it now? 3.59 pm
With however long it took you to complete this, post as
“my___minute survey"
Quote of the day: Note how good you feel after you have encouraged someone else. No other argument is necessary to suggest that one should never miss the oppertunity to give encouragment.
- George Matthew Adams
Yesterday I saw the film Australia for the second time. It was fantastic, just as good the second time. and for the second time, i cried almost all the way through it. That's a first. I never cry in a movie more than once. But I think I know why. Becuase the kids on mission island were "rejected" in a way, and they didn't have safe homes to go to. I cried because I tears me apart seeing children like that - that's why I'm so passionate about becoming a social worker and forstering and adopting kids of my own.
Did you guys who are overseas (not in Australia) like the film Australia? It'd be interesting to hear a review from swomewhere else.
surveygilmore girlsQuote of the day: Quit worrying about your health. It'll go away. - Robert Orben
I think this quote is hilarious.
I got this from Kitte. Thanks Kitte.
Name five people you've talked to today?Mum, my sister Erin, the newsagent guy, the video store guy, and my friend Lily
Is anything wrong? ants are everywhere and the wireless internet doesn't work
Do you throw your candy wrappers away? uh, why save them?
Do you ever write notes on your hand? no, i always have paper with me. benefits of being a writer
Last time you cried? Why? when I watched Aquamarine last night, cause it was sad
Do you know anyone with the same middle name as you? Ann is one of the most popular middle names, so lots people. the people i can remember are: Kelly & Rebecca from high school, my mum, my nana, my great grandmother, my great great grandmother...i actually have no idea how far back it goes
Last movie you watched? Aquamarine
Where did you sleep last night? in my bed, duh
Where is your phone? in my bag still from my trip to the shops this morning
When is the last time you were in a swimming pool? i can't remember...i hate water and i can't swim
Are you happy right now? I'm not sad.
Do you miss anyone? my friend cher
What do you feel like watching? 7th heaven, gilmore girls, the OC, friends, or mcleod's daughters, as usual
Do you ever try to write with your non-dominant hand? occasionally
What is the last thing to make you laugh? the quote i stuck on the top of this entry
What's on your mind right now? The desire to be an organic hippie (without the drugs)
What makes you happy? God and Gilmore Girls
Last place you ate out at and when? macca's last night at home
What's an obsession you have? collecting books. I have quite a nice library. and Gilmore Girls
Has anyone ever sang to you? not to me specifically, i don't think
Do you feel comfortable getting up and giving speeches? Not exactly, but I can do it when needed.
Have you ever passed out on the bathroom floor? Nope.
What are you drinking right now? coke
When's your birthday? February 28th
Who were the last people you hung out with? my mum...kinda. we were both reading at the table. otherwise my friend Teela
What are you wearing right now? a brown old-fashioned dress that has polka-dots on it
Have you ever been awake for 48 hours? not for 48 hours....i have for 24 or 36
What are you listening to? At the moment, my sister watching Pirates Of the Caribbean
How's the weather? hot
Does anyone call you "baby"? no
Are you jealous of anyone right now? nope
Do you regret doing something today? no
Have you lost contact with someone you wish you didn't? Of course.
Are you afraid of the dark? Nope
What are you looking forward to in the next month? my birthday, and uni orientation
Have you told anybody you loved them today? no
Who do you trust with EVERYTHING? God
Have you ever told anyone you were okay when you really weren't? Again, who hasn't?
How was your weekend? GREAT
What is one thing you miss about your past? believe it or not, i miss high school
Are you sarcastic? yes
Have you kissed anyone on the lips within the past month? no
What is the thing that you would most like to change about you? My face
Does your password have to do with a boy? Nope
Have you ever slapped a boy in the face? no
I went to my friend Lauren's 21st brithday last night and it was great. I had heaps of fun, and it was just nice to be included. I have known Lauren since year 2 but do not see her very often. It was great to see everyone and I didn't realise until last night how much Lauren and I are alike. And we went clubbing afterwards. It was the first time I have done that. I have been clubbing a mere twice in my 22 years, but I have never gone out clubbing after a party. It was great but another friend and I wanted to go home earlier than the others so we were picked up by my dad, so I just pray that everyone got home safely.
Love,
Jodie
learn to swimlearn to driveSome friends came over last night and we all watched the Bucket List. The Bucket List is about these 2 old guys who are dying and have a list of things they want to do before they kick the bucket. It's definitely thought-provoking. So I thought I'd put my bucket list here.
My Bucket List:
1. Drive a car
2.Visit New York
3. Get married
4. Give birth to my own child
5. Graduate from uni
6. Meet an American Hollywood Star
7. Meet an author who has influenced me
8. Save someone's life
9. Live in the USA
10. Buy a house
11. Learn how to play piano
12. Become fluent in Spanish
13. Publish a book
14. Help homeless teens
15. Open my own teen shelter
16. Adopt a child
17. Be a foster parent
18. Be on TV or in a movie
19. Go on a cruise
20. Visit the set of the Sound Of Music
21. Visit Mexico
22. Learn to dance
23. Learn ballet
24. Develop a really tight group of friends
25. Read the classics
26. Witness a miracle
27. Own a horse
28. Influence a life for the better
29.Own a mustang
30. Improve my relationship with God
31. Be healthy
32. Learn to swim
33. Learn to surf
34. Learn to sew and make a quilt
35. Get my ears pierced
36. Become totally vegetarian
37. Learn American Sign Language
38. Develop a natural american accent
39. Own a beach house
40. Swim with dolphins
41. Live till I'm 100
42. Visit Hana in Hawaii
43. Sleep under the stars
44. Learn mechanics
45. Lead someone to Christ
46. Go on a mission trip
47. Milk a cow
48. Sew my own clothing
49. Be a stay-at-home Mom
50. Teach someone a life lesson
51. Ride and elephant
52. Make a snowman
53. Throw a surprise birthday party
54. Go to an awards show (for example, the Oscars)
55. Touch a life
56. Ride in a limo
57. Go on a horse & carriage ride
58. Read Rory's list (Gilmore Girls, for people who don't know)
59. Go to Africa
60. Hold a snake
61. Hold a koala
62. Sign autograph
63. See my novel on display in a store
64. Go to Los angeles Times Festival Of Books
65. Go to Carols In The Domain
66. Eat REAL mac & cheese
67. Eat a corn dog
68. See the ballet
69. Buy a lottery ticket
70. Dance in my underwear
71. Grant a wish with the make-a-wish foundation
72. Go to every Hard Rock Cafe
73. Go sledding
74. Squish barefoot in the mud
75. Color colouring in book
76. Kiss in the rain
77. Get kissed under the mistletoe
78. Get kissed at New Years
79. Have bonfire on the beach
80. Sit on the roof
81. Learn cartwheels
82. Sit in a tree house
83. Live in the country
84. Visit someone in jail
85. French braid someone's hair
86. Visit every state in the US
87. See the Rose parade (not on TV)
88. Go to a major league baseball game
89. Visit Littleton, Colorado
90. Learn to type 50 words a minute
91. Visit Bethlehem
92. Watch all the movies/tv shows mentioned in Gilmore Girls
93. Visit the reading captial of the world
94. Visit Warner Bros & Universal Studios
95. Become fluent in portugese
96. Be a camp couselor
This list may have thing added to it later. But I want to know what everyone else wants to do before they kick the bucket.
**Note that because of my health, some of these are almost impossible. But I believe God can restore my health completely if he wants to, so who knows. For example, there is no way I am allowed to get my ears pierced, because I could get really sick. But I am instead planning to have my ears pierced when I die and wear pretty earrings to my funeral.
I took this survey from Nimbo. Thanks Nimbo.
Underground 1986 Blog Quiz
1. What’s your real name? What does it mean? Jodie: Admired praised. But one website says from Judea
2. What’s your blog handle? What does it mean to you? Nicknames? Johart. It doesn't really mean anything, it's jsut like a pseudom for wherever i sign up so they don't know my real name. My friend came up with it in year 10. Long story
3. What’s your age? Almost 22
4. How long have you kept a blog or online journal? Since th first day of 2009 - 1 week and 2 days.
5. Why did you start your blog? Why do you continue to keep it? I am going to Hawaii in May and thought that it would be conveniant, so instead of sending out a million postcards, I can just post pics and news on my blog and people can read it. Also works for friends who haven't seen me for ages and if I'm in hospital, which I often am
6. Why do you keep one? So my friends can keep up to date with me
7. What do you talk about the most? What's happened in my life, or my thoughts on something
8. Do you write ‘private’ or ‘friends only’ entries? No.
9. Would you let your family read what you write? Yes, this blog is meant for everyone
10. Do you ever read your old entries? What do you think when you read them? I haven't yet, since I only started 9 days ago, but I may, I don't know whether I will or not.
Repost this as "Underground1986's Blog Quiz"
My mum got her new car today. It's a hatchback and it's fire-engine red. Don't ask me anything else because I don't know what kinda car it is, let alone anything else about cars. She's really excited but when she came home with it, she said "I got my new car," and I just said "So?" I came out to look and show some interest.
Love
Jodie
questionnaireproustThis is called the Proust Questionnaire and it is supposted to reveal your true personality.
1. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Heaven
2. What is your greatest fear? That my friends won't be in heaven with me when I die because they're not christians
3. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Abraham from the Bible & Rachel Scott
4. Which living person do you most admire? My Nana - Beverly Ann Hoffmann
5. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? My mouth - I always say the wrong thing & I can't shut up
6. What is the trait you most deplore in others? Pretending to like someone, but secretly hating them - insincerity. If you don't like someone, just say so.
7. What is your greatest extravagance? Books & DVDs
8. What is your favourite journey? Life with God
9. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Niceness
10. On what occasion do you lie? when I know the truth will result in a lecture and to stop my parent worrying about me in certain situations
11. What do you dislike most about your appearance? My face - a fat, butterball of a face
12. Whaich living person do you most despise? I hate to despise anyone. But if I had to say someone I'd say Chris Lilley
13. Which words or phrases do you most overuse? Swar words. God's name. Cool. Like.
14. What is your greatest regret? Not leaving my hair as it is
15. What or who is the greatest love of your life? God. As for someone on theis earth, I don't think I've met him yet
16. Which talent would you most like to have? Singing
17. What is your current state of mind? Bored. I'm sick of holidays & I'm not even halfway
18. If you could change one thing about your family, what would it be? We'd all be more loving and affectionate
19. What do you consider your greatest acheivment? So far, finishing my Diploma of Theology at the seminary
20. If you were to die & come back as a person or a thing, what do you think it would be? A person
21. If you could choose what to come back as, what would it be? A person
22. What is your most treasured possession? My box of letters
23. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? Hell
24. Where would you like to live? The USA. In the 100s, 1900s, 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s
25. What is your favourite occupation? Writer or actor
26. What is your most marked characteristic? My quietness
27.What is the quality you most like in a man? A deep love of God
28. what is the quality you most like in a woman? A deep love of God
29. What do you most value in your friends? Honesty & acceptance
30. Who are your favourite writers? Karen Kingsbury, Robin Jones Gunn, Melody Carlson, Susie Shellenberger
31. Who is your favourite hero of fiction? I'm not into superheroes. I guess Luke Danes, then
32. Who are your heroes in real life? God & Rachel Scott
33. What are your favourite names? Mischa, Lori, Alexis, Charlotte, Caitlin, Emily, Rachel, Hannah, Renee, Isaiah, Ryan, Luke, Eli, Isaac, Micah
34. What is it that you most dislike? The death penalty & abortion
35. How would you like to die? Peacefully, or for believing in God
36. What is your motto? Romans 12:2. Look it up
