Confessions.

-I just judged a girl solely on her pictures on Facebook. (OUT OF CONTROL) I struggle a lot with judging people literally by their pictures... I don't mean to be judgmental and I honestly hate being like that but I can't help it. It's one of those things that you see and it instantly makes you mad. I'm not even friends with this person, nor have I ever spoken two words to them but let me tell you, they rub me the wrong way. Maybe I'm completely off base with this one and being extremely selfish and unkind but I can't help it. Sorry

-I parked on the grass a couple of hours ago because I'm too lazy to keep driving around looking for a spot.  I don't even care if I get a ticket...bring it on Campus Security!!!

-I thoroughly enjoy finding new blogs and finding all about people's lives. Creeper? I know. I judge myself on that one sometimes, but hey, if you don't want people to read it don't post it online. Its simple. And everybody I follow already has about a million followers so I'm not the only one out there ;)

That's about all for today folks. Just had a few things to get off my chest...pshh I'll still be talking about that first one tomorrow I'm sure. It irks me! Sorry to anyone who may be offended (I'm really not mean, I promise!)

G'day Mates.

Today as I was watching Oprah's four episode trip to Australia, I fell even more in love with that beautiful country. Ever since I can remember I have been infatuated with Australia and everything about it. I've always wanted to go there and will one day. Mark my words. I vividly remember watching Survivor: Australia in second grade and loving it..AND I even had a friend (I considered her my best friend) back in Kindergarten and First grade from Australia...maybe that is why I love it so!
Let me show you some of the things I love about The Outback...

Alex O'Loughlin. Mmm hmm..this Aussie Hottie is climbing to the top of my favorites list. I first saw him in The Back Up Plan with Jennifer Lopez and fell in love. When I found out he was starring in the new Hawaii Five-O as a COP (my favorite) I was hooked. Youtube him and listen to that accent ;)

Mr. Mentalist himself, Simon Baker.
He is one gorgeous man and the fact that he's
Australian makes it even better!

Hugh Jackman. Voted People's Sexiest man

 alive last year, and plays a pretty hot Wolverine. Love

Oh Liam Hemsworth!! Besides the fact, you
dated Miley you're a winner in my book!

And finally, Australians Power Couple Keith and Nicole. 

two words: LOVE THEM. I have seen them a few times around town and
think they are so great. I've been obsessed with Keith since the first time
I heard his voice and have grown to love her over the years too. Fun fact:
Their second daughter Faith, who they kept a secret from the world until
recently was born on MY birthday. What a lucky girl!!


And check out this beauty: The Great Barrier Reef, if that doesn't make
you want to go to australia, I don't know WHAT will!

Happy Traveling!

Walk by faith. Not by sight.

Jesus Calling--February 1:

FOLLOW ME ONE STEP AT A TIME. That is all I require of you. In fact, that is the only way to move through this space/time world. You see huge mountains looming, and you start wondering how you're going to scale those heights. Meanwhile, because you're not looking where you're going, you stumble on the easy path where I am leading you now. As I help you get back on your feet, you tell Me how worried you are about the cliffs up ahead. But you don't know what will happen today, much less tomorrow. Our path may take an abrupt turn, leading you away from those mountains. There may be an easier way up the mountains than is visible from this distance. if I do lead you up the cliffs, I will equip you thoroughly for that strenuous climb. I will even give My angels charge over you, to preserve you in all your ways. 
         Keep your mind on the present journey, enjoying My Presence. Walk by faith, not by sight, trusting ME to open up the way before you. 


I sometimes fall behind in my Jesus Calling reading, okay actually a lot...but tonight I thought about it and opened up and saw today's post and it was exactly what I needed. I often find myself not "keeping my mind on the present journey" and I hate that. I get so caught up in school and my daily life that I forget what it's all about. I'm constantly worrying about what I'm doing with my life and where I'm going to end up and how I'm going to get there that I forget God has a plan for everyone including me. He really does. And although, I may have no idea what it is now, he we will equip me for the strenuous climb up the cliff. (that was a little cheesy but whatever).

Walk by faith.
Not by sight.

New Months Resolution

After months of being MIA I am back! It saddens me to say that I had to get the flu to actually start this back up again. I made a new years resolution at the beginning of January to start blogging again (not that anyone reads this) but now that a whole month has passed, I thought I would start now on the first day of February. And I'm 100% serious this time...promise!

November

I literally get on my computer every day and see my blog tab at the top and think to myself, "maybe I should blog today". But do I ever? NO. I don't know what it is but most days I just don't have anything to share or just don't feel like it. But these past few days I have really felt the need to REALLY do this. No more waiting a month for the next post. Now, I don't have a lot of time right now so I will keep it short and simple. I have so much running through my mind that I want to write about that has happened recently but I will save that for tonight!

for now..IT'S NOVEMBER!!! 

I know it's only been 4 days but I love November...just like I love almost every other month. It's the month where there is still football games and basketball is starting. It's the month (or this year at least) where the sweaters and coats and boots are finally starting to be a daily occurrence. It's the month of THANKSGIVING and family. It's the month when Christmas decorations start appearing everywhere! 

I feel like this is a lame post and can't wait to do something else tonight, something special. so get ready. 

P.S. The new Jason Aldean cd, "My Kinda Party" came out on Tuesday and of course I am obsessed. I just love him! If you haven't already, get the cd! RIGHT NOW.

back in the swing of thing

Okay, so apparently I had this idea in my head that I was going to be this great blogger and blog ALL THE TIME..and I did at first..for about three days and now here I am 16 days since my last post. I've really REALLY been meaning to blog since the last time I did but so much has been going on I just haven't had the time..sorry if you've felt neglected.


 A lot have things have been going on in my life in the past two weeks. School started back and let me just tell you it is great! Being a sophomore is great. I hated that awkward "freshman" stage and label. But school is school and even though in the beginning it's great, today it hit me that reality was setting back in and the busyness is beginning! I still don't know what I want to major in...I mean, I pretty much know that I want to be a Dental Hygienist BUT Lipscomb doesn't have that. So for now I'm kind of just taking classes to benefit Dental Hygiene school and trying to figure out the future. If you're unaware, you don't have to have a degree in anything (just specific pre-recs) to get into Dental Hygiene but I feel that it's better to have something to fall back on...now to decide what that will be. Decisions, Decisions...I hate them. I'm taking Chemistry (sick), Nutrition, Bible, Medical Terminology, and Sociology..basically I'm being a science nerd. And I hate science. I'll be honest..it's not my thing. But I'll survive. 


Nothing else really exciting has happened (besides one thing that I'll get to in a minute) except SANCTUARY IS BACK!! If you aren't familiar with what exactly Sanctuary is you are seriously missing out! Every Thursday night hundreds and sometimes thousands of people get together and worship God and let me tell you, it is INCREDIBLE! If you're in the Nashville area, get your butt to Woodmont Hills at 9:00 Thursdays and you won't regret it! If not, check out any Hillsong music and you will get a little idea of what this wonderful event is really like. I cannot stress how much I love this enough!!


Last weekend, a group of girls and I took a little trip to Chattanooga to attend a Girl's conference called His Proposal. It was honestly the most incredible, uplifting, inspiring weekend I've ever experienced. I can't even begin to describe to you everything I learned...I'll save that for my next blog. Promise, I can't wait to share with you! Even though it was a girl's conference, boys can learn things too :)


That is about all the is happening in my life, unless I am forgetting something major which I don't think I am. I wish I had some funny story to share or something like that, however, my brain is slowly deteriorating. The last few hours has consisted of: A Walk to Remember, studying some Sociology, the ever popular Facebook, and now The Rachel Zoe Project is playing and have lost the ability to think. Next time I'll have something good and I promise it won't be 16 days later. 


Thanks for Reading! 

I have had the best summer!

I think a lot of people these days don't realize how blessed they actually are. Often times I forget how important it is to have good people in your life. In my life, I have been so blessed to have the best family, friends, and second families. Without these people in my life to help guide me I don't know where I would be. Yes, I may not have put everyone that has influenced my life but several important ones are on here. This post is kind of a combination of "What I did this Summer"/"Some of my favorite people" because I can kill two birds with one stone. In a quick list before the pictures..my summer consisted of:

• Hylake--Which I have no pictures of on here. Maybe later..
• Two wonderful beach trips! One with friends, and one with the whole fam.
• I was baptized on June 9th this summer. It was the best day ever.
• Impact--Such an awesome experience being a counselor an sharing God with those younger than me. 
• Center Hill Lake..family getaways and my best friends birthday partayy!
• CMA fest.
• Trip to the ATL with my 4 best friends (sister included :)--Six Flags and Braves!
• Rock Island--cliff jumping, too much hiking, and climbing a waterfall :)
• Random fun summer nights doing the Murfreesboro thing: Sonic, Bowling, and the usual Driving around.
• The big election in which my Poppi was re-elected County Mayor! Wahooo!
• Titan's Training Camp with my best friend and meeting my favorite Titan, Cortland Finnegan!

 

I have the best family ever

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I have the best friends. End of story.

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I have the best "second families". :)

--And when all else fades, my soul will dance with you. WHERE THE LOVE LASTS FOREVER