"Look at the Stars"

This is my new favorite saying and it really has nothing to do with "Yellow" by Coldplay.

However, I can't help but want to listen to the song every time I say it.

But why do I like it you may ask? Well, because it reminds me that amongst all the chaos that is going on in my life here on Earth, there is such a bigger world out there and there is a God who had the power to create the moon, the sun, the stars...the whole Universe...and He is holding it all together, keeping each object in its designated spot.

He knows how many stars are in the sky. He can surely control and handle the chaos in my life as long as I let Him.

I need you, God. I am trying to let you take control because I am slowly starting to lose it.

So I will continue to look at the stars.

Running Away

When I was walking down the aisle, I was walking toward somebody who didn't have any idea who I really was. And it was only half the other person's fault, because I had done everything to convince him that I was exactly what he wanted. So it was good that I didn't go through with it because it would have been a lie.
Maggie Carpenter {Runaway Bride}


I will be wearing my tennis shoes for quite some time.

It's a Girl!

So for those of you who are not aware, I am going to be an aunt in about six months! My sister Lindsey is almost 15 weeks pregnant with her and her husband's first child. We all just found out tonight what she was having and although I was rooting for a little nephew, God planned differently (as always) and gave them a little girl.

We didn't know until we cut the cake and the color of the icing revealed the sex. How cute and creative is that?

Can't wait for BabyWood to get here!! (Woodward is their last name so I officially named the baby BabyWood until we have the for real name)

Whirlwind

I had a bunch of words and thoughts typed out to share but right now...they seem pointless.

New Job

I start my new job today! I will tell you what it is exactly when I know.

Still Not Ready-

Okay, so, being back at school is not so bad. I have loved seeing everybody and have managed to already have quite a bit of fun.

But...that doesn't mean I am ready...

I still had trouble remembering what classes and at what time I was taking them today.
I have not bought any of my books. I have reading due Monday/ in pretty much all of my classes.
I had to walk into my roommate Ashleigh's room on Wednesday morning and ask for a folder and some paper because you know what...I did not have anything to put my syllabi in.

Sidenote: Thankfully, Ashleigh is never low on office supplies. In fact, I think Ashleigh's room could be called a mini Office Depot. I mean, the girl has folders with folders in them and boxes of sticky notes. Maybe she just knows she has more than just herself to look out for. ;)I keep telling her we are like Peanut Butter and Jelly. And it is so true.

Anyways, I already feel overwhelmed but to the point where I am like "Who cares?", not where I am stressing trying to get everything done ahead of time like I used to. I mean, even my best friend Amanda has books and if you knew Amanda, you would know this is very backwards. Maybe it is just because I don't want to spend money on something that I will only use a very few times but just enough times to where I still should buy it in order to pass the class. You know what I mean? I hate textbooks.

Well, the weather is gorgeous. My afternoon class was canceled. I am going to go play outside and enjoy these last few nights of freedom before the homework sets in.

Maybe tonight I will get some books ordered. Wish me luck!

Secrets.

"The secret of two is God's secret, the secret of three is everybody's secret."

I disagree with this. That just means you have friends you can't trust. I for one have two best friends that can and will always know my deepest secrets that I have and I will always keep there's.

I feel like this summer is a secret between us three. I am not sure I am ready to tell it to people.