HUGE Life Changing Chapter!

It's been forever since I've written, but I was shocked at myself when I noticed that I hadn't shared the big news!! 

It all started over a year ago when a girl and a guy bonded over a certain doctor (more info on that here and here) and that guy made a very big decision that was going to change both of their lives.

On July 19, 2013 that guy made this girl the happiest one in the world. Just watch:

This man is a gift from God and I'm so lucky that he was made just for me. He is my missing piece. We've been engaged a little over 4 months and I'm still in the clouds. I'm the luckiest woman in the world that I get to call him my husband next March :)

Also, he went to Jared ;) 

And, yes, he picked it out himself! Got me a keeper ;)

Wedding plans have been in the works for a while now and things are coming together perfectly! Of course I'm rushing things because we really only get the weekends to get anything done, but hey, what can I say? I'm excited :)

We are so blessed and give all praise to God for this amazing chapter in our lives. He is the only one that has made all of this possible. :) He is the center of all we do and we can't wait to see what He has in store for us. :)

Come on March 29th!!

Allergic To Summer

So, it's only been a week since I've been done with finals....but I haven't gotten to enjoy the freedom as much as I would've liked. 

Why? You ask...well let's see:

1. Wisdom teeth were removed day after finals -passed out for 3 days straight*

2. Been doing house work for the parents [only because I'm an awesome daughter]

3. My sleeping schedule is completely messed up...been living off 3 hours of sleep a day

and now...

I'm sick!

With what? I have no idea. At all. The only thing I can think of is...well I can't think of a reason, really. Maybe I can blame it on the amazing weather we've been having, but that would just be a cruel thing to do, but there's no other thing I can think of. 

Maybe it's because I haven't had to worry/stress about anything since finals have finished, so my body is just taking this time to say "hey, it's recoup time!" 

not cool, man, not cool

So far, my summer has been filled with tissues, sneezes, and coughs. I'm trying to make the best of it, but it's hard to when my nights and days are messed up and the lack of sleep isn't helping with the healing process. Ok, now I'm just rambling.

Sadly, I really only have one week left of sheer 'nothing to do' bliss before summer school starts back up...so I'm going to try my best to look at the bright side of things, take meds, and try and get well before I have to start studying again. 

I hope all of you are enjoying your summer more than I am :) 

I'm hoping to start reading a book that was referred to me by a dear friend and I shall make a post about that book as soon as I get into it! 

Until then, have some sweet summer fun!

  

   

  

Praying Through Every Moment

Summer is coming to an end for some, and some of us still have a few weeks of freedom left before the rush to Wal-Mart to get all the supplies the teachers/professors want us to have for their class. All I see at that point is money flying out the door, but for a good cause.

[side note] Have you guys been keeping up with the recent news about Memphis City Schools? It's sad and I ask that you keep the children, their families, and the teachers in your prayers. School for those teachers and children has been postponed indefinitely until they figure out the budget. Being an aspiring teacher myself, this is sad, it is....Please, as you lay your head down tonight, pray that a door opens for MCS (Memphis City Schools).

Keep you chin up, that's all you can do, and bear those bad days with a smile on your face, no matter how bad the day is...you can make it through. :) God has you in his hand and is there for you when you're struggling and when you're rejoicing. It's taken me a lot of time to figure that out for myself...I've been struggling with a lot lately, and it's not like I'm stressed out with loads of homework or tons of things going on at the office...nope...I'm struggling a lot with personal issues of my own.

Like many people out there, I struggle with my weight, and I have all my life, and I'm really trying to take charge over it now that I've hit the age of 20 and getting close to going into the working field. I've joined a TaeKwonDo class, I've started working out daily, drinking nothing but water, milk, & Gatorade. I'm also keeping track of my calories on this nifty app on my iPhone...BUT I've forgotten one of the most important things a person can do when they're trying to achieve a goal.....

I haven't been praying about it. Plain and simple as the nose on my face.

I make excuses to myself as to why I don't pray...

~My favorite show is on

~I'm too tired

~I'd rather read this book

None of them...NONE are valid excuses for why I shouldn't pray. I know that God does miraculous things, I know He will provide...but I've become so caught up in everyday life that I forget to do the one thing He's asked us to, and that is, to worship Him. I feel ashamed, but I had to admit it to myself, and to you, dear readers.

So, along with my goal of losing weight, I have a goal to pray everyday. There is no time limit to how much I'll pray, I just know that I want to be happy again, and I know that the only way I can get to that point is if I pray and keep His word fresh in my heart. 

I want to thank my friend and fellow classmate, Nicole, for her inspiring blog and she doesn't know this, but every blog she has writeen cheers me up on a bad day. I think you should check her out. She's pretty awesome :)