Fall Enjoyments

RELAXING

The foam on my latte was in the shape of a heart.

Reading by candlelight-so serene.


FALL CRAFTS

Spray painted Hobby Lobby pumpkins.

Votive candles wrapped in real leaves with twine.

Family pumpkin carving night-we boycott jack o lantern faces.

The First Snow

I actually enjoyed the first snow.
I got to be warm and cozy the entire time while I watched from inside.
It was warm and sunny the days before and after.
It went away fast enough to prohibit the unwanted slush.
It was beautiful.

LET US LOVE LIKE WE WERE CHILDREN

We were born to embrace, not accept it

We were given nothing more, and so we kept it

As the colors of our boots keep fading

We live a life that we hate without saying

*

Who would listen to the cries of a poor man

We've never done nothing

How could we be something

Every heart has an hour of existence

Every breath brings a chance for redemption

If somehow we could wake up

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Let us love

Like we were children

Make us feel

Like we're still living

In a world I know that's burning to the ground

Give us time

To beat the system

Make us find

What we've been missing

In a world I know that's burning to the ground

*

In a crowd of the dead and disappointed

We're ashamed, giving up on what we wanted

Take a chance on a long shot this time

Aren't we all just at least worth another try

*

I'm a king in the land of abuses

Undetermined by the promise of excuses

Who would fight when it seems that no one cares

If somehow we could wake up

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It's hard to stay here but where do we go

I know we can't feel it anymore

It's true that time is wearing us down

We fall further and further away

Waiting for always to change

*

Leave your hurting on the road behind you

Let the wind go with you 'til the morning comes

Yeah, your sorrow, it can't save you

It won't answer for what you've done

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I know lyrics to a song are cliche, but I am in a needtobreathe muse-well I have been ever since I found out about them a year or so ago.

Some may not like their sound, but I'm sure most can relate to the lyrics.

Once I really, actually listened to this song I had to share it.

I hope you can see what I see.

SIMPLE PLEASURES

Today I woke up a bit bummed. I was exhausted for no apparent reason, I still had homework to finish before class, and I did not want to go to school.

I was being so grumpy about it, I am sure I looked quite childish.

God was so good to me and my self-pity. He gave me a few reminders of how much how much he loves and cares about me.

Chai tea latte with soy milk.

Long, cozy, gap socks under my TOMS and skinny jeans.

Bright, warm sun shining on me as I moped to class.

Texts of sweet nothings from my husband.

What were your simple pleasures today?

The Outsider

This week it hit me hard how little I fit in with my classmates.

I can't for the life of me bs an answer in class or on a test like everyone else seems to be able to.

I am happily married.

I could not imagine going out every single night drinking more than my bodyweight.

I can't name more than three drinks.

I would rather stay home all day cooking instead of partying with a bunch of 'friends.'

I could not imagine having a one night stand.

I value honesty.

I have never played beer pong.

I just now figured out how to study.

I am filled with the joy of the Lord.

I value contentment.

I live for things NOT of this world.

I'll stop there-I'm sure there are plenty more, but my brain is tired.

Until next time.....

First Bridal Shower!

This is so weird, yet unbelievably exciting to say-I had my first bridal shower on June 26th. It was a tea party, evening, perfect event. Two of my cousins, Anna and Rachel, and my sister, Susanna, put it on for me. They could not have done a better job. The food table was abundant in petite desserts, the decorations made Anna's backyard look so elegant.

We had a time of sharing-I told our story, my mom shared, Seth's mom shared, then my dear Aunt Kandy shared. Then Anna gave me a few words of advice. I will always remember them-Love God first. Seth will sometimes fail and disappoint me, but God will never fail.

Of course those were not her exact words, but they were exactly what I needed to hear. Through this engagement, I get caught up with how in love with Seth I am, that I forget that sooner or later he will in some way disappoint me. He can never truly satisfy. God is the only one that will completely satisfy me. He will never hurt me. It was the perfect reminder as I move forward with my relationships with God and Seth.

One of My Favorite Things

I'm not going to even start on a big of a blog sinner I have been! I cannot believe my procrastination! But since there is only three weeks left until I am an old married woman, I thought I should share a few fun things I've been able to find the time to do.

For my birthday present way back in June, my sister, Susanna, gave me a coupon to a homemade spa. I cashed it in a few weeks ago and it was so lovely! She made chocolate/oatmeal facial scrub and olive oil/lemon exfoliate. We dimmed the lights, popped in a chic flick, lit some candles, and I ate a piece of chocolate as she gave me a wonderful facial, mani and pedi.

It was such a great relaxing and bonding experience. She is quite the servant. I can't wait to cash in my bubble bath and massage!