Introducing Rebecca and Jeff Newman

What a beautiful weekend to be a part of. Someone asked me if it was strange that my friend was getting married, and in this case my honest answer was no. It didn't seem strange at all because it just felt so right. That is what struck me the whole weekend. "This is just so right" was what I kept thinking, and everything about the wedding was so perfectly them. It was a gift to be able to be a part of it and to witness what I can only call a match made in Heaven.

And of course Rebecca was stunning, as always. I was joking about it not being fair that we had to stand next to her, but I was mostly serious. She looked so herself, which is how you should look at your wedding, in my opinion. And I loved my front row seat to watch Jeff the whole time. It was just so perfect!

This is at the Bridesmaids luncheon, where of course Rebecca and Farris were laughing the whole time :)

First Run-In with Teen Hysteria

Being a Capernaum YL leader, I consider myself well-versed in teen idols. As embarrassing as it may be, I do in fact know every word to High School Musical's "We're All In This Together" (I also know the dance, but we'll keep that on the DL). I also consider Brittany Meyer's version of "The Climb" to be the best I've ever heard.

That being said, I think I underestimated the force of teen girl hysteria.

I was driving home last week when I saw a movie premiere being set up on Hollywood Blvd. at Grauman's Chinese Theater. So, as I took a picture from my car (see above), I decided to come back later and check it out. I hadn't ever been to one before and I wanted to see what it was all about.

For all of you who don't watch Twilight or listen to pop radio, you might not understand what I was getting myself into. [See Below]

I thought that any movie premiere would be exciting, but this was on a whole other level. The two biggest teen idols together in one place? The lines and lines of teenage girls screaming their lungs out was impressive, to say the least. I knew that Taylor Lautner would be there, considering he was in the movie. But then the Biebs shows up with Selena and gave the Beatles a run for their money.

One thing I have to say. I would not want that life. I do not want thousands of people screaming at me wherever I go. It was crazy to witness the effect that these two teenage boys had on hundreds of girls. I was watching from the edge of the pack, taking it all in, and what I witnessed blew my mind.

They have such a voice, and that is a really cool thing. If their presence alone caused this level of attention, then what they say and what they do will too. The fact that they can command an international audience at all times is an opportunity that could be used for great good and great influence. But as incredible it is that they have it, their voice comes with a price that I don't think I would be willing to pay.

Getting Settled in Tinseltown

So this has been quite the week in Hollywood. I arrived last Sunday afternoon and immediately went to Target to buy an air mattress and then tried my best to unpack my suitcases...

Over the course of the next few days, we went to Ikea, bought furniture, and became master carpenters in order to construct it all in our apartment. Several trips out to Burbank later, voila!

Its not completely there, but getting closer every day! Now I just have to figure out how to hang the curtains and my paintings.

Other than my many decorating adventures this week, trying to get our apartment all settled, I have had some LA adventures as well! I went on a hike at Runyon Canyon, and it was absolutely beautiful. What an amazing view of the city!


I also went to the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, and it put the Nashville flea market to shame. It was enormous! Despite the size discrepancy, I think I would still rather go to the one in Nashville- way less overwhelming. It was fun to go check it out though.

I had three interviews, which is also exciting. Two last week and one this Thursday. I had an interview at Warner Bros. Records in the Publicity Department, and was offered the position, which was very exciting! It seemed like an absolutely amazing place to work and I am so excited that I might be working there!

I went to church on Sunday with my friend Carrie at Reality LA, and it was like a breath of fresh air. All week I had felt like something was missing or not right, and after being at church I realized exactly what that was. I had always had community before and wasn't used to being without it. It was such a blessing to be there, and just in case I needed more confirmation, the first person I met outside of church was a Young Life leader. Thank you Jesus for making my heart at peace. You sent me a very clear sign and I am so grateful!

All in all, it has been a great week, and I am excited to invest in this amazing new place!