so, last weekend was Valentine's day weekend! busy weekend.
Friday
Friday (the 11th) was my cousin Ashley's wedding day! so they had planned to have a very small ceremony and just hold a big reception with all their friends and family on a seperate day. anyways, friday was the recetion and i went early that morning to help decorate. they had those flat mirrors that you lay on tables and they came with big stickers on them. my job was to peel the stickers off. i used a razor blade, and me being me, i slipped and cut my finger. it started bleeding, but im used to cutting myself at work all the time, so i just ignored it. but then it was gushing blood and it wouldnt stop, so my cousin (the bride's brother) took me to the ER. i ended up getting 3 stitches and found out that instead of cutting my finger i actually sliced the tip off. yikes.
anyways...that night at the reception, which was beautiful by the way, the DJ announced that the groom had a surprise announcement. he walked out with a minister, and next thing you know, here comes the bride in her beautiful wedding gown! they got married with all of their friends and family right there! it was beautiful.
okay, so that was friday.
Saturday
Saturday morning, me and my sister hollie drove to Arkansas to see our other sister valerie, her husband nick, and their perfect little boy caleb. we had so much fun! we played cards, baked and decorated sugar cookies, watched a movie, and the best part...we played with caleb! :) he is so much fun! he loves to kick and smile and talk.
Sunday
Sunday morning we went to church and watched nick preach. he is such a great guy! amazing sermon, and wonderful people in the church family. after that, we had lunch at a scary place. but it was yummy. then me and hollie left for home :( back in wichita, we stopped by our grandparents house to spend some time with some special people. we enjoyed them, and gave them some of the cookies we made.
Monday
Monday night (valentine's day), me and hollie had a date with our darling grandpa. he took us to cracker barrel for the first time, it was amazing! he told us about his childhood and how different things were back then. i love listening to him, he is so wise and great :)
ummm, that was my weekend! i have some great people in my life :) ive been real blessed. God is great!
take care, stay healthy, sweet dreams.
juls
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
hello, happy wednesday, everyone! i hope your brand new year of life is going greatly :)
i have already learned a bunch this year, due to my stronger passion of spending time in my new bible :) God has a way of opening my eyes to stuff. the biggest things he's taught me is that the more you see life through his eyes, the smaller the world seems. i've started to see what's important and most things people spend their time worrying about or getting upset about, really dont matter. sometimes it can be frustrating to be on a different page. to see things super differently than other people. thats where patience comes in :)
anyways, ive had a bucket list for a while. i put things on it that i not only want to do before i die, but things that are realistic to achieve. i made a scrapbook of the list, so that all i have to do is add pictures to it when i do something.
ummm Valentine's Day is coming up...this year it will be my first one spent single in a while. so to make it actually enjoyable, me and my sister hollie are going to Arkansas to see our big sister and brother, and our nephew Caleb. :)
okay, thats it for now i think. enjoy your february!
i have already learned a bunch this year, due to my stronger passion of spending time in my new bible :) God has a way of opening my eyes to stuff. the biggest things he's taught me is that the more you see life through his eyes, the smaller the world seems. i've started to see what's important and most things people spend their time worrying about or getting upset about, really dont matter. sometimes it can be frustrating to be on a different page. to see things super differently than other people. thats where patience comes in :)
anyways, ive had a bucket list for a while. i put things on it that i not only want to do before i die, but things that are realistic to achieve. i made a scrapbook of the list, so that all i have to do is add pictures to it when i do something.
ummm Valentine's Day is coming up...this year it will be my first one spent single in a while. so to make it actually enjoyable, me and my sister hollie are going to Arkansas to see our big sister and brother, and our nephew Caleb. :)
okay, thats it for now i think. enjoy your february!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
fit to be me!
Today I am starting my 30 day workout thing. i've actually started it already a few times, but never finished it through the 30 days :) i also just went grocery shopping and bought a bunch of healthy stuff. if you know me well at all, you probably wont believe it! i love junk food. but, i decided that tuesdays will be my cheat days. which means i can eat junk food :) and maybe slack off a bit during workouts. umm, thats all. here i go!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
new year, new me
um, i apologize you guys. i kind of forgot i had a blog.
i'm not ignoring you :)
we have a lot of catching up to do! hokay, i'll try and keep things in chronological order.
first of all, i got my hair cut! i dont have any good pictures of myself yet, but you'll get them when i do :) im having trouble getting used to bangs. i can't seem to train them to part on the side instead of the middle. but its getting better!
on Monday, December 13th, my perfect grandma passed away from her cancer. we are missing her very much, and will continue to. but we all are very happy for her homecoming, and cant wait to see her again someday soon! she was a very quiet, wise, godly example. my mom is a lot like her, i see grandma everytime i look at her. and i hope to also be like them someday!
birthdays aren't the only holidays that get us to reflect on our years past. the new year is coming, and that means a fresh start. i'm not a fan of 2010, and am hoping to hold onto everything i've learned from this year to make 2011 a fresher, more exciting year. i am focusing very specifically on improving myself, my outlook, and my happiness. so here is a list of my new year's resolutions. they all will be very difficult, but are very important to me to achieve. so i will work on one at a time, and update you on my improvements. i'm not expecting to really "achieve" most of them, as they are going to be a continual work in progess:
1. i have vowed to myself to cut a certain someone out of my life completely.
this is the one i have begun already, as it will be the very hardest. my former best friend and receiver of my deepest love. i have known for some time that my feelings for him will stay with me if i keep him in my life. there is no other way for me to move on from him, other than cutting him out completely. my dependance upon him and hope to have with him what we used to have has been the main cause of my unhappiness. so, goodbye him. as i said, this resolution will be the very hardest.
2. i will spend intimate time each day with the Lord - to learn from him, trust my burdens to him, and just be still with him.
the more i read his Word, the more i see the world through his eyes. my whole self changes, and i become closer to being one with him. it is a feeling i wish to spread to everyone i know :)
3. i will remove all negative words from my mouth, and decrease all negative thoughts (specifically about other people).
as a human, this goal is impossible, but i wish to come as close to it as i can. with #2 on my side, it will be a lot easier! as i begin to see the world through the Lord's eyes, i will begin to think like him, and live like him.
4. i will receive my associate's degree in human resource management.
with only one semester left to go, i hope to have my degree before 2011 is over. i've worked hard so far, and it will pay off!
4.5. i will find a career (not a job), hopefully within my major.
i'm ready for a big girl paycheck, and am excited for adult responsibilities! nothing scares me more than change and uncertainty, but i am ready for a challenge. :)
5. i will achieve happiness with myself alone.
for years, i have put my whole self into being with a man. well, no more. i wish to change that way of feeling, until i am happy with myself alone :) only then can i truly be happy with another person.
um, that's it. if you put yourself through reading all of that, thanks! hehe. it was a bit much. joy and health to all of you!
juls
i'm not ignoring you :)
we have a lot of catching up to do! hokay, i'll try and keep things in chronological order.
first of all, i got my hair cut! i dont have any good pictures of myself yet, but you'll get them when i do :) im having trouble getting used to bangs. i can't seem to train them to part on the side instead of the middle. but its getting better!
on Monday, December 13th, my perfect grandma passed away from her cancer. we are missing her very much, and will continue to. but we all are very happy for her homecoming, and cant wait to see her again someday soon! she was a very quiet, wise, godly example. my mom is a lot like her, i see grandma everytime i look at her. and i hope to also be like them someday!
birthdays aren't the only holidays that get us to reflect on our years past. the new year is coming, and that means a fresh start. i'm not a fan of 2010, and am hoping to hold onto everything i've learned from this year to make 2011 a fresher, more exciting year. i am focusing very specifically on improving myself, my outlook, and my happiness. so here is a list of my new year's resolutions. they all will be very difficult, but are very important to me to achieve. so i will work on one at a time, and update you on my improvements. i'm not expecting to really "achieve" most of them, as they are going to be a continual work in progess:
1. i have vowed to myself to cut a certain someone out of my life completely.
this is the one i have begun already, as it will be the very hardest. my former best friend and receiver of my deepest love. i have known for some time that my feelings for him will stay with me if i keep him in my life. there is no other way for me to move on from him, other than cutting him out completely. my dependance upon him and hope to have with him what we used to have has been the main cause of my unhappiness. so, goodbye him. as i said, this resolution will be the very hardest.
2. i will spend intimate time each day with the Lord - to learn from him, trust my burdens to him, and just be still with him.
the more i read his Word, the more i see the world through his eyes. my whole self changes, and i become closer to being one with him. it is a feeling i wish to spread to everyone i know :)
3. i will remove all negative words from my mouth, and decrease all negative thoughts (specifically about other people).
as a human, this goal is impossible, but i wish to come as close to it as i can. with #2 on my side, it will be a lot easier! as i begin to see the world through the Lord's eyes, i will begin to think like him, and live like him.
4. i will receive my associate's degree in human resource management.
with only one semester left to go, i hope to have my degree before 2011 is over. i've worked hard so far, and it will pay off!
4.5. i will find a career (not a job), hopefully within my major.
i'm ready for a big girl paycheck, and am excited for adult responsibilities! nothing scares me more than change and uncertainty, but i am ready for a challenge. :)
5. i will achieve happiness with myself alone.
for years, i have put my whole self into being with a man. well, no more. i wish to change that way of feeling, until i am happy with myself alone :) only then can i truly be happy with another person.
um, that's it. if you put yourself through reading all of that, thanks! hehe. it was a bit much. joy and health to all of you!
juls
Sunday, November 28, 2010
do your thing
if you do something that makes you happy and isnt hurting anyone, then you keep on doing it. :) if people don't like it, they don't have to.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
behind your eyes
"Trouble chases sinners,while blessings reward the righteous." ~ Proverbs 13:21
i've been paying attention.
those who are blessed with the Lord, are also very blessed with life. and those who arent, arent. i've been lacking motivation to maintain a close relationship with God. and i think living an enriched life is both a horrible and wonderful motivation.
ever since Eve bit into God's apple (or whatever fruit it was), humans have been materialistic by nature. the absolute strongest motivation for us to labor at anything is worldy treasures. money, gadgets, people, whatever. and God rewards our faithfulness to him with blessings on this life here. its the perfect plan.
....on the other hand....
we shall not be motivated by worldy treasures. when we give ourselves to God, we must do it for his glory alone. not our own. our love for him and others must be driven by pure amazement, appreciation, and awe.
the reason why you do things matters just as much as the fact that you do them.
so why does God reward us on earth, and after earth, if he doesnt want those things to distract our journey's meaning? i think its a huge part of planting the seed. you may start a relationship with him for the wrong reasons, but as you grow, those reasons fall away until you are left with a solid ground of faith and an exclusive desire to serve the Lord.
is it selfish to serve God to get stuff out of it? is it selfish to ask God to give you the right motivation?
well, probably.
i've found that if i ask him to let me see the world behind his eyes....everything is right.
and why does he promise us eternal life in heaven in exchange for giving him our life? i strongly believe that heaven is not a reward to us. because we clearly dont deserve it. i think he just loves us so much that he wants to keep us around with him forever in bliss :)
God's selflessness is hard for humans to fathom. but its the greatest!
i've been paying attention.
those who are blessed with the Lord, are also very blessed with life. and those who arent, arent. i've been lacking motivation to maintain a close relationship with God. and i think living an enriched life is both a horrible and wonderful motivation.
ever since Eve bit into God's apple (or whatever fruit it was), humans have been materialistic by nature. the absolute strongest motivation for us to labor at anything is worldy treasures. money, gadgets, people, whatever. and God rewards our faithfulness to him with blessings on this life here. its the perfect plan.
....on the other hand....
we shall not be motivated by worldy treasures. when we give ourselves to God, we must do it for his glory alone. not our own. our love for him and others must be driven by pure amazement, appreciation, and awe.
the reason why you do things matters just as much as the fact that you do them.
so why does God reward us on earth, and after earth, if he doesnt want those things to distract our journey's meaning? i think its a huge part of planting the seed. you may start a relationship with him for the wrong reasons, but as you grow, those reasons fall away until you are left with a solid ground of faith and an exclusive desire to serve the Lord.
is it selfish to serve God to get stuff out of it? is it selfish to ask God to give you the right motivation?
well, probably.
i've found that if i ask him to let me see the world behind his eyes....everything is right.
and why does he promise us eternal life in heaven in exchange for giving him our life? i strongly believe that heaven is not a reward to us. because we clearly dont deserve it. i think he just loves us so much that he wants to keep us around with him forever in bliss :)
God's selflessness is hard for humans to fathom. but its the greatest!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Babyyyy
i just got back a little bit ago from Arkansas to see my big sister, her husband, and their new baby, Caleb! he is so precious, i cant even stand it.
very smart, very good, and very strong! he is always hungry and ready to eat. he's only upset when he's hungry or poopy. or cold. he's great at communicating and he can almost hold his head up by himself already! he makes faces in his sleep and loves to keep his hands in his face. i love his farts and mad faces. adorable <3
we had a lot of fun. we got to play games with val and nick (sister and brother in law) and i got to finally see their home. its wonderful!
val is an amazing mommy. she always knows what to do and how to do it. and nick is an amazing daddy. he always makes caleb happy and calm. and lets me use his computer :)
it was pretty tough to say goodbye. i hate that they live so far away :( but it could be much farther away. i cannot wait until thanksgiving to see them again!
in other random news, im trying to quit chewing my nails. its the hardest thing ever! and thinking about cutting my hair and getting highlights. any ideas or suggestions would be great!
much love, enjoy your fall!
very smart, very good, and very strong! he is always hungry and ready to eat. he's only upset when he's hungry or poopy. or cold. he's great at communicating and he can almost hold his head up by himself already! he makes faces in his sleep and loves to keep his hands in his face. i love his farts and mad faces. adorable <3
we had a lot of fun. we got to play games with val and nick (sister and brother in law) and i got to finally see their home. its wonderful!
val is an amazing mommy. she always knows what to do and how to do it. and nick is an amazing daddy. he always makes caleb happy and calm. and lets me use his computer :)
it was pretty tough to say goodbye. i hate that they live so far away :( but it could be much farther away. i cannot wait until thanksgiving to see them again!
in other random news, im trying to quit chewing my nails. its the hardest thing ever! and thinking about cutting my hair and getting highlights. any ideas or suggestions would be great!
much love, enjoy your fall!
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