Adventure.Adventure.

my desire is to be everyone and everything. what i mean is, i want to do so many things in my life but i'm not sure if there is enough life to do them all. i know people say this a lot but it is really important for my life to actually mean something. like at the end, when the day has come to meet the Lord, i want to say that i have lived this life He has given me up.

currently, i want to marry a rancher, live in montana and work on a ranch with my manly rancher husband. wouldn't that be fun? to any of you who are reading this and who know me personally, that may seem a little random. i have always wanted to visit montana and i am convinced there is an endless supply of hunky manly men with glorious beards to satisfy my desire. i will find one that is the right one and we will be married. while that may never happen and i'm banking on the fact that will not be a part of my future, God does tend to love surprising me. so we will see.

in january i will be living my dream that i have had for so long. living around the world for 11 months which is not a bad start to the post college bucket list that i have.

well, i don't actually have one written down but it is definitely in my mind swirling around with the rest of the things that i dream about doing.

the moral of the story is there needs to be a point to all this, to life. Jesus is my point and i'm living everyday to keep in mind that i have a race to run and a life filled with the love that He has given me. that is the whole point. i don't want to waste it waiting around but make a commitment to live life experiencing the things that God has for us to experience. He has that plan for my life which day by day, i am learning and growing to become the person that is needed for the next step. who know what these next months will prove to be but i know that my life has purpose and intentional love. His love.

never look back on your life with regret. the decisions that we make will grow us to be who we are presently and in the future. there are mistakes that will inevitably happen but that is the beauty of life. with mistakes there is grace.

love.

friends.

recently it has been so hot here. this is the second day where it will reach 100 degrees! that's right, i said it, 100 degrees! unbearable but this is the first time i will say that i am glad i will be indoors all day.

this past weekend was a lot of fun. first, we went to a sounds game in nashville which i don't really care anything about baseball. i really went because i LOVE hanging out with the friends. after that we just piddled around nashville until late and headed back towards the boro. you know that feeling when you have been on vacation or just out of town all day but the feeling of being in your own bed is one of the best. maybe it's just me, i'm not sure.

saturday, we woke up and headed back to nashville to partake in a hillsboro village legacy. pancake pantry. i had the caribbean pancakes which are a.mazing. then the bestie's birhtday was that day so we headed to arrington vinyards for some chill time and hopeful wine tasting. the wine tasting didn't happen but it is absolutely beautiful up there.



these are the two best friends i've for as long as i can remember. aren't they beautiful? i think so.



the sis and sweet amber

have a lovely day!

My Father Who Is Mighty With His Love

This is my from my friends The Chances who said it best about the amazing God we serve. Who no matter what, is a good and gracious God. My cup overflows with the love and desire He has for me. Without it, I would be truly lost...

Thanks for the encouragement!

"Our God is so good, even in the midst of tragedy. Our God is good when we are overjoyed. Our God is good when we have no idea ‘what we are going to do with our lives’. Our God is good when He gives us an overwhelming peace about a major decision we are facing. Our God is good when He seems to be utterly silent, even though we hound Him for answers or direction. Our God is good when we hate our jobs. Our God is good when we love our jobs. Our God is good when we can’t find a job. Our God is good."

big big big news!

well, it has been official but i will be without a home for 11 months starting in January. I must add that this is by my own decision that is quit exciting! I will traveling for 11 months to 11 different countries doing ministry all throughout each country. Yet again, God takes a dream and a desire that I have had and times it by a billion. My favorite thing to do is serve and I love to do that in any way I can! The joy that fills my heart when I think about this amazing opportunity that I don't deserve, is indescribable. A friend of mine will be going as well which is such a blessing to have someone to experience this craziness together. So the countries are already picked and I couldn't be me more giddy about the places I will be journeying though!!! These are the first things that come to my mind when I think about these countries.

India:Slumdog Millionaire
Nepal:Amisha
Indonesia:River Monsters!
Malaysia:Adventure
Australia:Aborigine
South Africa:Nelson Mandela
Mozambique:Love
Swaziland:Lovex2
Ukraine:Babushkas
Romania:Gypsies
Ireland:Indescribable Beauty

My prayer is that I will be used in ways that I can not even describe. I don't have any expectations nor do I want to form any. This is the journey that I have been preparing and dreaming about. My mom gave me a bracelet for my graduation that said, "Embrace the Journey". That pretty much explains everything and that is what I'm doing. I had been so confused and frustrated but now everything is clear and better than I ever could have imagined.

On another note:

Corinne Bailey Rae has to be the cutest girl. Don't you think? She is perfect for the summer time playlist. Her hair in this picture is way too cute. If you haven't listened to her, I would recommend that you would. You won't be disappointed!



Everyone have a beautiful weekend. Tomorrow I'm going to Arrington Vineyards for my bestie's birthday. I have never been so it should be a lot of fun!


love.

To the Market I Go

I think the mundane of life is catching up to me. I move out of my house at the end of July and I have mixed emotions. I'm really sad that I won't be living with my sweet roommates whom I really like but it will be nice to be at home and be with my parents. I really like them as well. I go to Seattle at the end of August for my cousin's wedding which I CAN NOT WAIT FOR! I love that city and the so many things that it has to offer. It will also be good to be with my family before I leave.

I think family is an important thing, don't you? Good, I thought you would agree.

This Saturday marks the first Farmers Market of the summer. I.am.so.excited! It will be great and I hope tomorrow is a good day to ride my bike downtown to the square. GREAT!