pearls chasing waterfalls

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

day 74 1/2...it's not like i like litter or something

p.s. on my way home from work today,

there were pink package peanuts

all the way down my sidewalk.

I hope someone litters some

pink glitter tomorrow.

it made me

happy!

day 74...sacrilegious?

...I swear that I have not forgotten about this blog. I have however been trying to upload a video onto here unsuccessfully for the past week entitled Disco Sunday (that's right, get excited!) But I must find a tech-savvy person in my life to help.

...and I'm coming home in 3 days, 6 hours, 29 minutes, and 4 seconds. But it's not like I'm counting or anything. Or excited! Or rEaLlY, REaLLy, EXCITED!!! I better see you when I'm there.

(disclaimer- the following information is not to be used later as material to ensnare me, kidnap me, or make me feel guilty about not moving back to the South right now)

okay now that we have that straight.

I'm homesick.

and I'm not the "I'm 8 years old and away at summer camp for the first time" type. So it's been really hard, mostly on my pride.

Chelsea (sweet and hilarious Chelsea Brink, I miss you) wrote a few months ago that God's voice might very well sound like Ray LaMontagne's. Yes, I know that probably sounds somewhat sacrilegious, but I completely agree with her. I'm not even sure if Ray LaMontagne loves the Lord, but when he sings Shelter (his best song in my opinion even though most people prefer Jolene), my heart feels understood.

So today I want you to listen to Be Here Now (actually go ahead and just listen to every song of his you can find because it won't be waste of your time). I think it will be a blessing to you. Sacrilegious or not, when I hear this song, all I here is the Lord encouraging me, loving me, and sweetly and gently comfirming the one question I ask....to stay.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

day 51...city dweller seeking optimism

Dear Liz- I really love that you've started blogging and that you share refreshingly deep thoughts. If anyone wants to have moments of "ooh I really think that too" or "oh that makes sense that way" or just want to laugh then you should check out her blog here.

So Liz, because you asked (but probably didn't expect such a long answer), here is my response to your latest post.

"ya know, that family that i've been promised, along with that husband"

I realized somewhere along that crazy journey of stepping out of the box that I am so lucky to be single. (of course a boyfriend would always be nice, maybe a little hard but nice) But I wouldn't be able to be living the experiences I am without singleness. I can rest (keyword= rest, not work) wholeheartedly in the assurance that the Lord will provide exactly what I NEED and He will never forget what I WANT. And He probably does not need daily reminders (minute by minute actually) of my anxious desires. The simplicity of the Lord never forgetting me is so beautiful and calms me every time I think of it. So Lizzie today, my blogpost is for you. The Lord has not forgotten that you love cities and the way they shape and form those who dwell in them. He has not forgotten your love for your home in Charleston (I agree completely). He has not forgotten that you live on a farm in the middle of nowhere. He has not forgotten the way He made you. Though we easily forget that He did in fact make us.

...and for future reference, when I think of a city, I think of lives bustling about one another, and from within, it might appear chaotic, but from the outside it appears to be moving in a synchronized, well choreographed dance towards productivity. It's about interacting with people at every level of your life, neighbors on top of you, loud music beside you, strangers making you feel uncomfortable, and never knowing what will happen next. So basically you should move to San Francisco when your time in Auburn comes to an end. The average person lives in San Francisco for two years, which means every two years, the city is brand new, refreshed with new ideas, new passions, and new friends. Love you!

Monday, February 15, 2010

day 45...confession of my love for...

...pants that are not pants.

Carol Hannah- Did you tell on me?

The Lady Likes...

Because apparently they're now giving out surgeon general-like warnings.

Next thing you know there will be real fashion police.

and I'm in trouble.

Friday, February 5, 2010

day 36. my number one dream right now...

it might be slightly lame, but I just discovered that my favorite website Someecards allows you to create your own cards using their images. So of course, my number one dream right now is to create one that is good enough to be featured as an editor's pick. Do not be alarmed if you get a large amount of e-cards from me in the near future.

my first creation.

my absolute favorite one of all time.