9.30.2011

A Weekend Update

Future of Forestry

I wish I was going to see these guys in concert soon.

In other news, I have the best roommates. (Thanks for holding me when I cry. More on that later.) Grocery shopping this morning was wonderful. Zumba this afternoon will be even more wonderful. And dinner with sweet, sweet girls tonight will be the most wonderful.

And happy birthday to Mr. Jay Leibold tomorrow, the man who gives me a high five every time I get back from jogging.

Happy weekend, friends!

9.29.2011

Happy National Coffee Day!

That's right! Happy National Coffee Day! Go get you a cup!


Savor and be thankful. : )

9.26.2011

What I'm

What I'm studying:
 What I'm drinking:
 What I'm seeing:
 What I'm feeling:
 What I'm craving:

Happy Monday!

9.23.2011

September 23, 2011

Happy First Day of Autumn!

I celebrated with:
- an apple spice latte
- a dentist appointment
- a hair appointment
- and chupa chups.

Major win.

9.22.2011

Created

It's with great joy and gladness that I write that the Lord created me. He knit me together in my mother's womb and caused me to come into being. He molded my very person intimately and intricately, with precision. I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

And not only did He form the physical nature of who I am, but He also created the inner parts, the inmost places. When He created me, He knew I would love the onset of autumn and the conclusion of summer; He knew I would delight in a good book and enjoy all coffee products; He knew I would relent to the stressors of school all too easily and enjoy Friday nights at home; He knew that I would make my bed each morning and notice the weaknesses of others more readily than my own; He knew, in His wisdom, that He would send Jesus to death on a cross to ransom His creation.
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A little girl came to profess faith in Jesus Christ at six years old. She asked Him to save her. He had, and He did. That little girl is now me, a twenty year old woman who loves writing, singing, and baking and is soon to be twenty-one. My little girl mind still can't understand why the Lord would create me to save me or why a King would send His Son to die, but I rejoice because He did create me, and He did save me. Pure bliss...

And there's a small glimpse into my mind.
Enjoy your Thursday. : )

P.S. I'll be singing In Christ Alone with this kid at my good friend Molly's wedding in just two weeks! Excitement is an understatement.

9.21.2011

Wednesday Morning

I'm about to run to class, but there are just some things making me smile this morning.

1. Joining a homegroup at The Village Church (and becoming a covenant member too)!
2. Homemade granola.
3. Text messages from my hilarious and sweet and honest family.
4. 95 days until Christmas!
5. Discipleship with Liand.
6. Can I love Danny O in this video???
7. THE WEEKEND IS NEARLY HERE!
8. New fingernail polish. (Uh-oh Roll Down the Window AND Are We There Yet?)
9. Psalm 8.
10. Frozen Kit Kats.

Happy Wednesday!

9.16.2011

Summer Corn and White Bean Soup

Delicious in a bowl is what this recipe is. I made it this week (with my own modifications) and ate it for many, many meals. The only problem: I wish I had more!

P.C.: My Recipes

Here's my version: 
  • 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1(15-ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, undrained
Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and bacon, and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in corn and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

I halved the recipe and changed some ingredients (ex: ham) to better suit my college lifestyle. I also put a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese on top. I hope you try it and enjoy!


Have a happy weekend!

9.14.2011

This Song

"Re: Stacks" by, Bon Iver from Sean Ryan on Vimeo.


Re: Stacks- Bon Iver

I love it more than any other song. Except maybe some other Bon Iver songs.

9.13.2011

Happy Tuesday!

Picture Cred: Liand Newby and Amanda Ratheal
And happy birthday to Robert Petry! We (Elise and I) love you!

9.12.2011

OVERLOAD

So much is going on in my little ol' head right now...

- Zumba >>>> yoga. 'Nuff said.
- I'm sad I'm not in the same room as Justin Vernon at this moment. Sad is an understatement, really.
- My backpack is abounding in unfinished homework.
- The sights, sounds, and smells (and tastes!) of autumn are caving in on me.


I have a feeling that when 'life' settles down, many many more posts will be up. Until then, have a great week!

9.09.2011

Home (Kinda)

This week has been a whirlwind of activity and emotion, and I am beyond grateful to be sitting cross-legged in my living room, in the quiet, with coffee and a joyful heart. I am just so in love.

I love this little apartment that I call home (kinda), and my sweet, sweet roommates whose mouths drip wisdom with every word they speak. I love our backyard pond and the quaint sites and sounds it provides in the midst of long hours of homework. I love living where I live and inviting others to enjoy this little space we've made between four walls.

I pray that it would be a place of rest for some and encouragement for others as it has already proven to be. Come visit!


And don't you love this illustration? Thanks, Getty.
And happy birthday, Sassy Mo!

9.06.2011

9.05.2011

Autumn is Coming, Autumn is Coming!

When autumn comes, it doesn't ask. It just walks in where it left you last. And you never when it starts until there's fog inside the glass around your summer heart...

I fall in love with my God all over again as one season melts into another, and I'm convinced that started happening this morning. Sitting on my balcony, coffee in one hand, pencil in the other, I enjoyed this change of weather, finding it an act of mercy and grace that He, in His wisdom, created seasons. Can you fathom melting in the sweltering heat every day of every year of your life? Or perhaps shivering in the frigid temperatures with no promise of warmth? Me neither.

And so I thank Him that while He is constant, the weather is not.

(P.C.: Weheartit)

9.04.2011

Elise, Hannah, Jay, and Robert

Four dear friends, four funny friends, and four friends I spent four hours with last night...

Elise, Hannah, Jay, and Robert kindly agreed to come over for dinner yesterday, and as soon as they walked in, my apartment was filled with entertaining conversation, captivating sing-a-longs, and sweet laughter. I just think they're the best, and the pictures prove it.

From left to right: Jay, Elise, Robert, Hannah
You should've seen them all singing Kanye.
A good looking group.
Because when you love someone, you hold their hand.

Do they not look like a great way to spend a Saturday night???
It was a pleasure cooking for you guys. 

9.03.2011

Dinner Party

And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live. Deuteronomy 30:6

What I'm looking forward to this evening: dinner with hilarious and heart-warming friends at my apartment...

Have a happy, long weekend. : )