it's moments like these that count

Awkward: 
finding a song you love, going to check out the rest of the band's music---and finding a curse word *sighs*
feeling like a pig 'cause you're the only one who took two cookies
wanting to wear makeup, but not wanting to actually put it on
wishing summer were here when it's only March
completely forgetting it's a new month and not changing your calendar
being caught up with Doctor Who and having to wait until next fall for new episodes
realizing what a sucker you are for sad movies
your Pandora ♥


Awesome:
Christmas lights strung up in your room
lotion that smells like an exotic place
soft and cozy blankets
getting your friends and brother interested in Doctor Who 
seeing special people at Chick-fil-a
talking with a dear friend for only ten minutes, but it making your entire day
getting a hug from the little boy you babysit
your Pandora ♥

a fresh, unedited start

listening to: "on the wing" by Owl City.

quote love: "the sea was calm, with a fresh wind blowing from the south-east;they sailed under a sky of azure where God was also lighting up His lanterns, each one of which is a world." 

~ The Count of Monte Cristo

{this post is going to have no editing....just me typing whatever comes to mind. Enjoy ;)}

I been feeling so tired lately. It's a good tired, but still....my body aches every time I move. It could be from all the piggy-back rides I've given while babysitting. Or from helping kids at gymnastics camp learn how to do walkovers. Of course, it's probably just from soccer practice last night. *laughs*

I've been feeling so happy lately. My past week or so has been filled with kids, soccer, and The Count of Monte Cristo. Babysitting is seriously the best job on the face of the earth. It pays well, little kids are hilarious, and I get free snacks......which is totally awesome. My soccer team is finally starting to feel more like home. The girls are becoming more outgoing, which is really comforting. I'm about halfway through TCMC, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how good it is! There are so many awesome quotes, like the one above. I love the beauty of Dumas' writing!

I've been feeling so stressed lately. Classes will start up soon, and this year is going to be crazy. Just thinking about it makes me sick with worry. *groans* I'll get through it somehow, I suppose. It seems like everywhere I turn, someone I know or love needs urgent prayer. And when all I can do is pray, I feel rather helpless. I'm kind of a control-freak, and I like being able to do something. But for things like cancer......all I can do is leave it in God's hands. 

I've been feeling so excited lately. Today, an earthquake hit where I live! Which is totally and utterly crazy, 'cause we don't really get earthquakes here on the East Coast. I need a t-shirt that says, "I survived the earthquake of 2011." My church got a new pastor, and so we've been getting used to him and his family. He has three daughters close to my age, and they are so awesome! For the past eight years they've been missionaries in Uganda, which means plenty of interesting stories to share. 

I've been feeling so restless lately. With the air outside slowly turning crisp, my heart is desiring to go somewhere new and exciting. Mostly Europe, but right now I would take any place that I haven't visited before. Why can't I have family somewhere in New York City or South Carolina? I could really use a break from everyday life.

I've been feeling like myself lately. And it is quite nice, just being myself. No more pretending that everything is okay, or that I live a perfect life; no more editing out all the 'bad' or 'boring' stuff. Just me, my thoughts, my dreams, my worries. I do hope you'll join me as I learn more about me and God's desire for my life.

linking up to the challenge over at Dramatic Elegance, hosted by Rachel.

No, I'm not going to tell you his age.....that would be rude

Any man can be a father.  It takes someone special to be a dad.  

~Unknown

Today is my dad's birthday. Which means that this post might get a little mushy. Beware. ;)

And no, this is not the post I prepared you all for....that's coming later. *giggles*

Dear Dad,

 Today is your birthday, and even though we can't all be together, I just want you to know how much I love you. You've always been the strong, loving dad who takes time out of busy days to talk with his kids, watch their soccer games, or just sit around and do nothing. Thank you for making me laugh when I was about to cry, and for holding me when the tears just wouldn't stop. Thank you for supporting me in everything I do, and for inspiring me to live my dreams.

 

Love you, Daddy. 

 

 Your daughter

If a guy said this to me...

Uh, yeah.....I pretty much want my future husband to say that. Even if he did ruin the marriage of a most beloved sister......and totally insult my family......and was rather proud......if he said this, I'd know he really loved me.


Okay, so I know today is Valentine's Day....and, for quite a few of us, we're not spending it with a 'significant other.' But hey, that's okay!!!!! 'Cause God's already got our wonderful, amazing husbands picked out.....and soon enough, we'll find that guy.

So, until then: eat tons of chocolate, buy yourself some roses, and say 'I love you' to a family member {or friend} today.

happy Valentine's Day, my dear friends. Love you all!!!!

Days 5 & 6---a wise bear and a moment

Whoops....I kinda missed yesterday! Ha, I was at my friend Emily's house, and once I did get home I was so tired {we talked until the wee hours of the morning} and decided just to do the post(s) today. Hope y'all don't mind!!!!

Day Five: A favorite quote

For this day, I have two things that I simply must post....even if it is technically against the rules.

I found both of these quotes pretty recently, but they both speak to me so much. And yes, I do belive Winnie-the-Pooh is the wisest bear ever to speak {lol}.


Day Six: A memory I wish I could relive
2010 was a crazy year, full of tears and laughter. At times, I would just look around and be like, "Wow, God has blessed me so much!"

Like Lauren, I've had so many moments I wish I could go back to!!! And since I can't choose just one, I'll give five:

1. World Views camp.
2. Christmas Day.
3. Disney World
4. World Cup
5. Every single family gathering

Yeah, that was kind of all over the place. But everything this year meant something to me......so much that I can't even find words to express it all. Thank you God, for giving me this past year and all the moments I lived.

Now, I'm off to watch the Super Bowl and chew my fingernails down to their nibs. Seriously, this is going to be one of the most stressful moments of my {and my grandma's!} life!!!!

Just pray that I stop chewing before I draw blood. ;)

Your-nervous-and-stressed-out-blogger,

In the words of Disney characters..

I absolutely adore Disney movies......and their quotes even more!!!!

~Lily

So true.....

"Sometimes the last person on earth you want to be with is the one person you can't be without."
-Jane Austen

Jane Austen truly had one her thinking cap when she said (or wrote?) this quote. It is probably from Pride and Prejudic.........it seems like this quote pertains to Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy!!!!!

Thanks to Kinsey @ Arizona Vintage for having this quote on her 'Wise Words' page!

Love,

Quotes I love

Don't use words too big for the subject. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite.
-C.S. Lewis

It is a truth universally acknowledged that s single man in posession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.
-Pride and Prejudice

The difference between the old Narnia and the new Narnia was like that. The new one was a deeper country: every rock and flower and blade of grass looked like it meant more. I can't describe it any better than that: if you ever get there you will know what I mean.

-The Last Battle

Sam: Do you remember the Shire, Mr. Frodo? It'll be spring soon. And the orchards will be in blossom. And the birds will be nesting in the hazel thicket. And they'll be sowing the summer barley in the lower fields... and eating the first of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries?

Frodo: No, Sam. I can't recall the taste of food... nor the sound of water... nor the touch of grass. I'm... naked in the dark, with nothing, no veil... between me... and the wheel of fire! I can see him... with my waking eyes!
Sam: Then let us be rid of it... once and for all! Come on, Mr. Frodo. I can't carry it for you... but I can carry you!
-Return of the King

"I want to see the ketch. Please, Nat, before we go! I can't wait any longer to see my namesake!"
"No," he said again, leading her firmly toward the road. "That ketch has a mind of her own. She's contrary as a very witch herself. All the way up the river she's been holding back somehow, waiting. now you'll both have to wait. I'm not going to disappoint her, Kit. When I take you on board the Witch, it's going to be for keeps."
-Witch of Blackbird Pond


I have many, many more quotes, but these are all I felt like showing you guys at this moment.
This whole highschool thing is taking up a lot of my time, so don't be too surprised if I'm not posting for a while!

Love,