Thursday, September 27, 2012

Discoveries: Details

Have you ever pondered the extent to which God is evident in your life? Have you ever tried to explain how incredible and intricate his fingerprints are on your personal timeline?
Its difficult to do. Its one of those epiphanies that have to be discovered on your own.
Right?
Like, when you are amazed at the changing color of leaves or the ability of an ear to decipher sound waves, and you tell someone about it. The other person is almost never on that same wavelength. Your words come out sounding close to crazy. "Bro, look at those leaves. They're so crazy and colorful!"
The frustration of that kind of moment, when the other person laughs or gives you a look, is how I feel right now. Words cannot explain how incredibly intricate God's work was in my life this summer. And the inability of expression is beautiful in itself.

 Cannot wait for new fall details to add to my timeline...






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Monday, September 10, 2012

Weekly Exploration

Volume I: Belle Isle Conservatory

Yesterday afternoon, Josh showed me the The Conservatory on Belle Isle. It was incredible. Relaxing. Beautiful. Inspirational.

It was all together a great day.

Music. Scenery. Sushi. Jesus. Just great.

Josh's photos:





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BeSalt

Three months in Michigan and I have posted once. Here's to catching up!

I now work at Life Challenge of Southeastern Michigan. I absolutely love it! As staff, I live in a house with women of all ages who are overcoming addictions: humbly changing their lives and seeking God. I oversee their daily activities, mentor them, pray with them, and show them the love of Christ through afternoons of pulling weeds in the yard, and evenings of laughter and pink nail polish.

When I was initially called to move to Michigan, my only knowledge of God's plan was that I would be volunteering as an ESL teacher in Dearborn. With the new season, registration is finally here! Starting next week, I will be teaching women and children practical knowledge to live in our country while also opening their spiritual taste buds to the love of Christ.


At church last night, the speaker, Luke Halford, reminded me that I am called to be salt. Salt opens the tongue's taste buds to taste the already existing flavors of the food. We are not called to be the food… the message of Christ is the food. But, we are used as the salt!

Luke 14:34, Matthew 5:13 and Mark 9:50 all tell us that if we do not remain salty, we are useless. Meaning, if we are not opening others to the message of Christ, we are useless. We are called to be salt. Daily!

Are you salt... Or are you useless today?

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Lasts

March and April consisted mostly of final moments:
Last day at work. Last Biopsych assignment. Last chapel. Last dinner in the caf. Last Mugs and Mittens. Last Pancake Monday.

Some moments were somber and some were full of relief. But, overall, I oddly felt a sense of… nothing. I didn’t feel as if incredible, monumental, important events were about to occur. I was about to graduate. Never live in a dorm again. Be surrounded by new faces. Fly across the world. But, each day just felt absolutely normal. Like I would be in college forever. Maybe I’m the only graduating senior who felt this way. Maybe you did/will relate. I don't know.

A few:
Last moments with Allie

Last All-Nighters with the Roomie

Last opportunities to borrow the Suite's shoes

Last time to hang out with these three

Last moments alone at my favorite spots

Last times studying at my favorite coffee houses.

Last assignments

Last Smoothie from Smoothie King (still in mourning)

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Friday, July 13, 2012

Remember Me?


Oh, hey. Haven't blogged since February.


For the past five months, I’ve neglected documentation of monumental life events that have led me to entirely new experiences. I have been to two countries, 14 cities, and driven through 8 states. I've finished my final semester of my undergraduate degree. Decided on a redirected career plan. Led a missions team to Northern Asia. Said goodbye to friends, family, and my home, packing my car full of as many belongings as physically possible. And traveled across the country to my new home: Michigan.
I've been here for one month now and I have already lived in two homes and worked for three separate employers. Life has been fast-paced for the past few months; but now, finally settled, I am ready to not only catch you up on the adventure that was my transition, but also to explore this fresh city: full of new ministries, coffee shops, venues, thrifting and, most importantly… new people. 



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Friday, March 2, 2012

a new month, a new background

February has come to an end and the month of March has arrived.

With each new month, the lovely bloggers of FP share adorable calenders for their readers. I use them as my desktop backgrounds. But, with the new year, they started to create a second version of the calender! So, you can either download the horizontal version like I do (for your desktop or for a frame); or, you can download the vertical version to create a traditional wall calender! How fun!

FP blog
FP flikr

Here are the two versions for March:




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FEBRUARY TWENTY-NINETH: photo a day

29. something you're listening to

indieshuffle: an addiction of mine

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FEBRUARY TWENTY-EIGHT: photo a day

28. money

The funds for Northern Asia via Actually Accessories
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FEBRUARY TWENTY-SEVENTH: photo a day

27. something you ate

An afternoon snack: Cereal on the way to work :)

Dinner at my parents': Joutsa and Lettuce Wraps with rice noodles and fried rice



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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Neil Young (Sound Remedy)

I am pretty excited for Sound Remedy's Haunted Remedy to come out March 27th. This remix of Neil Young's Old Man is enough for now but it definitely leaves me wanting more!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Lianne La Havas

It has been a very musical weekend. I've been stuck in my room for the majority of the weekend because I've been sick. So, I have reacquainted myself with an old addiction: La Blogotheque videos.
In doing so, I've fallen in love with this lovely lady.


Is she not adorable? She even blogs! She is on tour now and you can follow her and keep up to date with her endeavors by following her blog!



You can download her free EP, Live in L.A. here, on her website!
Enjoy.
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FEBRUARY TWENTY-SIXTH: photo a day

26. night

tonight I am merely studying for a very large exam in Biopsychology

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FEBRUARY TWENTY-FIFTH: photo a day

25. green

my wreath

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FEBRUARY TWENTY-FOURTH: photo a day

24. inside your bathroom cabinet

the bare essentials: Lancome perfume, Mary Kay moisturizer and Essie nail polish

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Gotye and Kimbra

I just fell in love.
Gotye- Somebody That I Used to Know. Featuring Kimbra



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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Monday, February 20, 2012

Sunday, February 19, 2012

FEBRUARY NINETEENTH: photo a day

19. something you hate

Homework

Its my last semester and I am having a really hard time with schoolwork. What do you hate to do?

My suggestion:
Pair what you hate with what you love!

Since I had to study, I listened to some Mew Radio.
But be careful! Don't pair your hate with a distracting love.
Today I also paired studying with going to Starbucks with Caleb and Alex right after break. Too many stories and too little studying.

LoveHate
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Saturday, February 18, 2012

FEBRUARY EIGHTEENTH: photo a day

18. drink

Citrus Lavender Sage Herbal Tea
Mmmm


FEBRUARY SEVENTEENTH: photo a day

17. time

An alley: Downtown Galveston

My phone died this night but I think that made the night what it was. I was removed from my responsibilities and tasks of home and just enjoyed life. I don't know if it was the vacation-esque feel of the island or the personalities of the people I was surrounded by; but in respect to the idea of time, I was seemingly detached. And I loved it.


FEBRUARY SIXTEENTH: photo a day

16. something new


My trip to Galveston this weekend entailed lots of new things. New friends, new experiences, new places. 

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FEBRUARY FOURTEENTH: photo a day

14. Heart

In honor of Valentine's Day, I decided to be festive and pink.

Actually Accessories also had a sale at SAGU!







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Catch Up Time

The past few days have been incredibly fun and adventurous. However, I have not had WiFi. So, the following few posts will be catching up for lost time.

While I update, check out The Soil & The Sun! A friend of mine just sent me a link to this video because he saw them play last night in Tennessee. I am loving it. Perfect music for this moment of recapping and snacking. 
The video is of the band is on the set of Audiotree Live.



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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Lookbook Today


Tenting with Friends

Alex and I finally had the "tent party" we have been talking about since last semester. We had a few friends over to play games and drink tea :)


The creation

Tea Selection Station

Triangle Garland











We had such a great time hosting and having fun in our tent with friends!
What is the best party you have ever hosted?

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