weekend of firsts!

I would like to note all the FIRSTS I have experienced this weekend:

• visit/stay in the big ole city Big Spring, Tx!
• ate at Al's barbecue in BS--DELICIOUS!
• road/drove a jet ski
• went to Colorado City lake
  
• met and chilled with Kendal and Haley's AWESOME family! oogh oogh!
• ate at Wagon Wheel in BS--put a hole in my stomach lining BUT soooo good!
  
• had a banana milkshake
  
• slept on a memory foam bed--I did not try to knock over a glass of wine by jumping on the bed...I'll save that for next time.
  
• ate at TACO VILLA (which it's was not as bad as I imagined considering they sell french fries...yes french fries at a fast food mexican restaurant.)
• played in the rain (not a first BUT it's been awhile!)
• saw a DOUBLE rainbow...can I get a what what for God being amazing and sharing that beauty!?
  
• went to IDALOU (yes this was very thrilling as you can imagine :)
• saw Avatar--good, however I was weirded out by the whole "bonding" tail thing (you will understand if you've seen it)

This weekend has been fabulous! I still have the rest of this memorial day to relax and enjoy!

Note to self:
-See Prince of Persia
-Download "I almost am" by Granger Smith
-Text my sister and ask how the beach is. (yes they are at the Gulf Shores for the week...quite envious.)
-make sure my goofball of a friend is feeling better because I need her to be better--so we can rock the rest of this holiday!

Romanced

I've always read/heard Jesus called the bridegroom and I did not totally understand it's meaning until recently. Jesus is our bridegroom, fiance, and LOVER. He longs for that type of relationship with me! I have a place in my heart that only He can fill and He has a place in His heart that only I can fill! (if this doesn't rock your socks off we should talk in person.)

Honestly, this makes me feel super special and amazed that He, who created everything, would want this intimate relationship with ME! on the other hand, it's hard for me to wrap my mind around the thought that I am the Beauty and He is my lover--that He is romancing me and desires intimacy with me. (holy moley!) Literally just typing it makes my heart feel so full! I am beginning to see Him romancing me through songs that are super meaningful, beautiful days, stunning sunsets, cool summer nights, green grass, colorful blooming flowers, meaningful conversations with wonderful friends, and so much more! Man, Jesus is the best lover ever! (seriously it's stellar)

Note to self:
-Open my heart to Him and allow him to romance me!
-Constantly pursue this beyond AMAZING relationship
-Enjoy this beautiful day outside!

oh the days...

My life...not very eventful recently.

However, I went to a wedding on Saturday and for 10 minutes I wanted to get married...then I left the wedding and reality set in! I mean ew who gets married these days?! haha.
Immediately after the wedding I headed to a bachelorette party...which was the BOMB!

So question: Am I allowed to have a bachelorette party and wedding and then skip the whole marriage and children part? :):) Now this is all in fun...I'm just waiting for that special guy to walk into my life at the most perfect timing (thanks to the guy upstair of course!) BUT until that day comes I will soak of the single life full of pool days, running at the park, cranberry/peach unsweet teas, watching silly tv shows, dance partays, and hanging out with my girlies 24/7! (and of course I know I can do this with someone...but still just lovin life right now!)


Note to self:
-Attempt to stop purchasing sonic tea everyday...my addiction may begin to get out of hand.
-Use my single-ness wisely in EVERY and ALL aspects of my life.
-Read more to help me stop staring at the computer all day :)

Dental records.

Let me tell you I got TWO (yes two) cavities filled today. Now before you go and judge my dental hygiene I hadn't been to the dentist in like 3 years...so just slow your roll. (yes that is a while but I mean have you tried to get in with a dentist recently?! It's ridiculous!)

OKAY back to my story: FIRST he numbs the whole side of my left jaw...which I have to wait 15 mins for this stuff to slowly creep around my mouth and numb everything. SECOND he drills...and drills...and drills and PAAAAIN! he's like "oh well sometimes there are freak nerves that pinch. this is definitely not as numb as i would like it." ....whaaaa? well thanks. whatevs. THIRD he fills my cavity with what i think is composite resin (thank you google). Its actually super cool! It's the same color as my tooth! (they used to use dental amalgam (i.e., A self-hardening mixture of silver-tin-copper alloy powder and liquid mercury.--WHICH you can see). FINALLY he drills more and buffs the teeth and blah blah blah...

Here is what I am concerned about...so now they use this composite resin made of powered plastic and glass. Therefore, if I were to be burnt or somehow unrecognizable could they identify my body with my dental records?! The x-rays most likely won't pick of the new fillings! This is somewhat random, but probably stems from my excessive watching of the show NCIS. So with that being said...if I could choose to fill my cavities with silver/tin/mercury mix I would! Whatever would make it easier for the medical examiner to identify me!

Note to self:
-STOP WATCHING NCIS.

oh the 90's. What a decade.

I was talking to my friend today and he totally resurrected the term "scrub" and it was like FLASHBACK! I mean do you remember TLC? haha. oh the 90's...filled with fabulous sitcoms and boy bands! I was just thinking...wow things were so much simpler back then. I watched full house, saved by the bell, boy meets world, home improvement, and fresh prince of bel aire. I remember they tackled hard hitting issues like crushes and who to sit by in the lunch room. oh those were definitely the days....

However, I am super excited to see where I've come since the years of disney boy bands and tv shows. I am half way through grad school...let me rephrase...I am ONE YEAR away from achieving my master's degree. LIKE WHOA. As much as I thought the 90's were great (I mean remember when Britney Spears was cranking out the pepsi commercials? oh yeah good times!) I am STOKED for the following years!

I am ready for my future and my destiny with God! I am excited to see where He leads me and what I will be doing for Him! EEK! (Yes, squeal of excitement!) So as you reminisce about 90's music and tv, don't forget where you are going! Then you will become just as excited as me!

Note to self:
-Hulu my favorite 90's sitcoms.
-Youtube videos when Britney Sprears was semi-normal.
-Prepare myself for the dentist tomorrow...oh my 2 baby cavities.
-Look to the future BUT not dwell on the unknown.

hello there destiny.

So I was visiting my sister in McKinney this weekend and we went to her church (Sojourn Church) on Sunday. The associate pastor spoke and ROCKED MY SOCKS!

He talked about our destiny. God puts desires (e.g. traveling) in our hearts for our destinys. When we enjoy something, God has totally put that in our hearts for a reason. WE did not discover this certain love on our own...HE put it there! Today I can walk in my destiny. Why wait until Jesus comes? OR why wait until tomorrow? It's time! dare to dream!! I was meant for more! It's time to wake up with a smile on my face and a purpose in my heart!! The promises of God are Yes and AMEN!

He also recited this little rhyme:
Rise Sally Rise
Wipe your weeping eyes
Put your hand on your hip
Let you backbone slip
and tell satan to ZIP HIS LIP.

Note to self:
-Don't wait to live the spectacular destiny God has planned for me.
-Give satan some well deserved attitude.
-Brush my teeth 800xs a day to battle decay...yes i have 2 cavities as of today.

imma G musical style.

Tonight while studying for finals i started rapping everything...i mean naturally i of all people would bust it out! i can flow when i want because IMMA G! wicky wicky whaaaat?! (i believe this stems from the fact i REALLY would like my life to be a musical...i mean how FABULOUS would it be if everyone was dancing and singing around you 24/7?!) FYI--wicked is amazing! the music...oh man spectacular! go listen...NOW. :)

My study buddy and i sang about everything from cranial nerves, domination of the dysphagia final, and old church camp songs! Best study session ever? i think YES! p.s. we were VERY productive...just wanted to throw that out there! This maddness is most likely due to lack of sleep AND excitement that is almost summertime! (enter background singers "summa summa summatiiime").

This time tomorrow night i will celebrating completing my first year of grad school! woot woot! (raise the roof! "the roof, the roof is on fire!"). I think you could also insert the hallelujah chorus with strobe and spot lights. My life should definitely be a musical...just sayin.

Note to self:
-record all raps and musical ditties.
-recruit back up singers and dancers for my life musical.
-OWN the dysphagia final.
-catch some much needed zzz's.
**capitalize all i's in my next blog...sorry exhaustion.**

I could use a wish right now...

QUESTION: Did you spend the last 9 months of your life wisely?

Wow...heavy stuff in lifegroup today. My tired brain tried to wrap around that question. Did I spend my first semester wisely...no. However, my lifegroup truely helped my life balance out. This semester has been SUPER STELLAR! I mean GOD IS GOOD. He has taught me so much this year! And I get sooo pumped about what is in store! (and it's not because I'm sleep deprived and hyped up on caffeine...yes it's finals time my friends). I want to strive to live an outstanding life!

QUESTION: If the last 9 months is all you were going to be remembered for, what would be said about you at your funeral?

hmm...let that marinate....deep junk right? Ok well if i were going to wish to be remembered for something...my FIRST thought: a hero. I would want to touch lives of people around me through actions and words. I want to SHINE for Him in every circumstance. (SECOND thought: i wish my sonic cup would refill with unsweet peach tea...excuse my delirium).

BIGGEST lesson learned this year: (randy said it best)
"When you fail, fail forward. Don't quit on a miss." ---As much as I have fallen this year...my sweet Savior has been there hold my hand. I dusted my knees/face/hands off and learned from my failure. DO NOT let a failure define you...let it inspire/grow you! hence the fail forward...see what i did there? :)

Note to self:
-CONTINUALLY praise Him for the awesomeness He places in my life.
-When I fail...rock it out and grow from it.
-Dominate my finals
-Buy pickles because I think they would go great with my unsweet peach tea

running away....

Today, my running buddy and I decided to run to take a break from studying. This was not an unusual routine for us, except the fact we decided to run around MY neighborhood. Mind you, my neighborhood is ShadesVille, USA.

We begin running...had my jams going....rocking out....

ALL OF A SUDDEN, my running partner says something and sprints in front of me! First thought-- someone trying to steal us or beat us up or mug us. I look back and to my surprise something is chasing us. I was like AWW HECK! A mean man?...OH NO IT'S WORSE. This something is pretty much the worst thing EVER (I'm not trying to be dramatic)...a Chihauhua. I mean this little terror was chasing and snarling at us. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

(I mean WHO would want this chasing you?!?) This ferocious nugget was ruining my relaxing run...so naturally I scream and sprint like the dickens to get away! Needless to say, Chihauhuas hate me...but it's fine I DISLIKE them as well! We resisted the urge to punt the dog into the next neighborhood and preceded to finish our run. However, we almost lost our legs today to a stinking Chihauhua. I'm sure owner's of the dog thought it was humorous. Well laugh it up! you're dog is mean and ugly!

Note to self:
-Turn music down a tad bit to become more aware of surroundings AKA: crazy small pets.
-Give my running buddy a high five for being awesome and noticing the little terror.
-Avoid flesh eating chihauhuas.
-BUY Tyler Ward's CD and study for finals that begin on Monday.

youtube-ing

ok yeah another blog for today...I'm getting a CRAZY!

In an attempt to distract myself from studying, I searched for Airplanes by B.O.B on youtube. (mentioned to me by my "skinny" homie TIFFANY...that's right...SHOUT OUT) I stumbled across this youtube page. I really like these covers by Tyler Ward.

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=tylerwardmusic&annotation_id=annotation_435996&feature=iv

I'm digging his jams. So you should check it. PLUS he includes his mom in his videos...extra point for him. So Tyler, (yes we are on a first name basis now) thanks for the welcomed distraction.

Note to self:
*learn to sing and play guitar in my spare time.
*purchase a cool beanie hat like tyler.
*have my mom play piano for me...because she is really amazing at it.

Beauty to Unveil

Here we go...I'm jumping on the blogging train! ow ow!

I've been reading Captivating (which if you haven't read it you totally should or Wild at Heart) and it has been rocking my world! Right now they are talking about beauty.

"Nature is not primarily functional. It is primarily beautiful. Which is to say, beauty is in and of itself a great and glorious good, something we need in large and daily doses. Nature at the height of its glory shouts, Beauty is Essential! revealing that Beauty is the essence of God. The whole world is full of His glory."

I mean whoa...that is legit. I have never thought about it that way.I think I become desensitized to nature and it's beauty. Just looking around at the park yesterday I was amazed by the beauty. The grass/trees were a luscious green and the sky was a light blue sprinkled with little fluffy clouds. MENTAL SNAP SHOT! (which I do NOT want to forget).

I should be studying for my finals, however I want to pause and love that God is so beautiful AND He took the time to make us and our world beautiful. We were created in HIS image! AMEN and AMEN!

Note to self:
*enjoy the beauty God has provided.
*send some love to the people who are SUPER beautiful in my life :)
*study for finals
*stay POSITIVE and speak life into everything