Thursday, December 30, 2010
So Sweet.
To Make You Feel My Love- Jon Peter Lewis.
Possibly the sweetest song I've ever heard.
New Year's Resolutions.
This year, my New Year's Resolutions are taking on a new form. 2011 is going to be the year I truly begin to be content with myself: my size, my personality, my flaws, my obsessions, my quirks, my habits and my infatuations. I've started to realize that it's okay to be me. I guess this is what everyone is talking about when they say "find yourself", or "figure out who you are going to be". Those concepts sound kinda psycho when you don't understand them.. but as soon as you get to this place- it all makes sense. All of a sudden I understand. All those opinions I let shape and mold me, whether for better or worse, they did shape me. I do regret not loving myself more, not respecting myself more, not being more selfish. Wow, what a thought to reveal. It's true though, and it'd be a lie not to say it. 2011 I will prove to myself that I am beautiful, I can be thoughtful, generous, kind, and more all while being sane and happy. Here's to 2011!
Almost New Years!
My new years plans aren't what I had thought they would be, but I'm excited for them! I'm still developing my new year's resolutions for this year and I'll post a select few of them soon :). I'm super stoked about 2011 and can't wait to see what it will bring! Even though my future is a huge question mark now- sometimes not having any plans is good. Sometimes risks and not having every minute planned can be good in life. This is a very foreign concept for me since I tend to be a control freak/perfectionist/ organization freak; change is cleansing. I don't regret my past, though. I believe that everything happens for a reason and the future is totally in God's hands. I guess we will see what becomes of it . . . .
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
What I'm Loving
What I'm loving this week:
I'm loving that I've gotten to catch up on Glee while recovering. This show totally cracks me up and puts me in a better mood :).
I'm loving that it won't be too long before I get to go back to yoga! It always makes me feel so revived; I've really missed it.
For some strange reason , I've been craving cheese quesadillas this week. During my recovery I've wanted them, but (obviously) couldn't have them. I had one yesterday and it was uh-maze-ing. It inspires me to start making my own... but I just can't make them like this one restaurant!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Christmas Cupcakes.
We mixed instant coffee into the cake mix ; they turned out so yummy!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas!
No facebook
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Handy Secret
Happy Tuesday
xoxo
Thank God for Haagen- Dazs
I finally forced down some frozen yogurt today: Haagen Dazs coffee flavored. The taste was so yummy, but it didn't make up for the stress of trying to swallow it. Tomorrow will be a week from my surgery, but it doesn't feel like it's been that long. I felt so completely amazing while in the hospital- I was ready to talk and laugh all night! Apparently the anesthesia doesn't wear off for about 24 hours so I was still really doped up. I told the nurse that if they gave me some of what I was on for recovery that I would be just fine! The nurses laughed at me. I see why, now. This recovery has been pretty hard, and this morning was horrible. My mom has slowly been trying to ease me off the the Lortab (apparently it's addictive or something?!?) but I'm in a crazy amount of pain and not ready to stop the meds yet. Even though the recovery has been pretty grueling ( and it's not even over yet) and hard, it has had it's upsides:
Prayer Request:
Please pray for a dear friend of mine. She is going to have some tests and work done at the hospital tomorrow and I am sure that she is dreading it. Her name is Jane, and I'm sure that she would appreciate any prayers. I'm praying that the Lord will give her strength and patience, and that she will be calm and trust in Him. I'm praying that the procedures will go very well and that the time would go quickly for her during them. I'm also praying that God will show his incredible peace and grace to her, and that she will be in the least amount of pain possible. I am sure that God will help her through this!
Monday, December 20, 2010
A must read!
I recently started reading: A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George.
BFF visit =).
Today my sweet friends dropped by to cheer me up. They stayed for a good while, and when they left I was pleasantly tired and very encouraged. Sometimes a girl just needs her friends.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
I love this song.
I love this song- especially right now. It's such a comfort to me! We really can feel safe in His arms, trust Him with our lives, and live for Him without any regrets. Any time we spend for Him is time spent in the best possible way. Our lives are so microscopic in God's big plan. The least we can do with them is live them for Him, and give Him the honor and praise that He deserves. I regret not crediting Him more often, and I will do my best from now on to give Him more praise; He deserves so much more than I could ever imagine giving Him.
Safe Lyrics
(Feat. Bart Millard)
Verse:
To the one who's dreams are falling all apart
And all you're left with is a tired and broken heart
I can tell by your eyes you think your on your own
but you're not all alone
Have you heard of the One who can calm the raging seas
Give sight to the blind, pull the lame up to their feet
With a love so strong he'll never let you go
oh you're not alone
Chorus:
You will be safe in His arms
You will be safe in His arms
'Cause the hands that hold the world are holding your heart
This is the promise He made
He will be with You always
When everything is falling apart
You will be safe in His arms
Verse 2:
Did you know that the voice that brings the dead to life
Is the very same voice that calls you to rise
So hear Him now He's calling you home
You will never be alone
Bridge:
These are the hands that built the mountains
the hands that calm the seas
These are the arms that hold the heavens
they are holding you and me
These are hands that healed the leper
Pulled the lame up to their feet
These are the arms that were nailed to a cross
to break our chains and set us free
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Weekend Inspiration
I thought this picture was great because it totally contrasts my post a couple of weeks ago ( when I wrote that presentation on the weight obsession) with the scales that said : FAT across the screen. All too often, we women rely on people, magazines, scales, and other sources to tell us if we are beautiful. Stop asking- we are.
This picture really makes me smile. Doesn't it remind you of those times when you're looking for just the right dress? You're going to a party or on a date, so you blast your radio up super loud, dance around in your slip and curl your hair. This reminds me of those quick, feelgood moments we have that make us so happy!
I'm a huge fan of lace -especially this season- and black is said to be the female "power" color. That explains why my wardrobe has so much black in it. This outfit is very sweet, but it also says I mean business, so don't tease me. Cute!
I'm so inspired by the warmth I receive from my friends. No matter what painful experience I'm going through, they are always there waiting to catch me. A true friend is someone who is always there, even in the times that they don't want to be there. I have some of the greatest people in the world as my friends, and I thank God for them often. I'm so glad that God gives us such sweet people in our lives here on earth. I am so very blessed.
Truth:
Sometimes we have these plans in life, and we think they are perfect. We think that we have life all figured out and that everything will just keep going as planned. The Lord is showing me more and more that I really don't know what life is about. When I think I've found my way and don't need any help, he shows me that I am so wrong. I have to trust Him, even when I don't feel like it.
Engagement: Emilyrose and Stephen
My lovely cousin, Emilyrose and her boyfriend, Stephen got engaged yesterday ( my birthday)!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Birthday Surprises!
I got lots and lots of sweet goodies for my birthday this year!
I'm really psyched to carry it around once I'm feeling better ;).
My other sister, Meredith, bought me the new Aerie fragrance. It smells so sweet and light. I've even starting wearing it while I'm recovering!
The best birthday gift is that my darling is going to come keep me company while I'm healing. We're planning on watching the Time Traveler's Wife and just chilling out for the day. To me, that is the best birthday gift I could ever ask for.
This birthday has definitely been unique compared to my other ones, but memorable nonetheless. I am grateful for another year of life, and I can't wait to celebrate what next year will hold.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Genius: City Flats
I was shopping in Gap the other day and I came across these City Flats. I was surprised at how comfortable the shoes looked! Afterall, they fold in half. The shoes have tons of cushion and support- and look super cute! Whether you are planning on shopping all day, dancing all night, or touring for a weekend, every girl needs relief from those instant blisters on her feet. These come in glittery shades, velvet shades, patent shades; look around!