Monday, January 11, 2010

My Hollaback Jesus Girls

Have you heard that song by Gwen Stefani..."Hollaback Girl?" I really have no idea what this song is about. In my mind I picture guys hollering at a girl, and she is saying that she won't even justify that with a response. She won't "holla' back." Ok, here is the "official" definition:

Originally, a holla back girl was a member of a cheerleading squad who repeats – hollers back - words that the squad leader shouts out to them. Now, it means a girl doesn't stand up for herself, allowing guys to do whatever they want with her and she follows them, 'hollas back' at them. In this song, the girl is saying that she won't be his hollaback girl anymore.

I just had to look that up. Where on earth am I going with all this??

After being home for 2 weeks, I always start thinking about what it would be like to actually live there again. There are so many positives, and some negatives, just as in any place to live. The biggest negative that always stands out in my mind is this group of wonderful ladies here that have been my "hollaback girls." I only mean it in the purest sense of the phrase...if there even is one...in saying this. When I have needed them, they are there. They always hollaback at me. See? My mind is crazy sometimes, but this phrase always pops into my head thinking about them, and how they are right there waiting when I need them. You can even find Jesus in Gwen Stefani...you can find Him anywhere...if you look.

So, I have decided to post about these girls over the next few days...or weeks...as I have time. Check back because your sweet face might appear soon. Aren't you proud to say you are one of my hollaback girls?? :)

5 comments:

Brie said...

I can't wait to read all about this!

Jason and Stephanie Trook said...

Oh, you crack me up!

Kariss said...

Haha loved the insight, Melissa!

angie said...

That's bananas...BANANAS:-). I know exactly what you mean. Sweet post!

Heather Vassar said...

i LOVE that you found Jesus in Gwen Stefani! :) you really can find Him anywhere!