tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33637179486359419162024-02-19T03:13:22.773-06:00BEAUTY IN HUMBLE PLACESa m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-26918646868560277982013-10-02T14:53:00.001-05:002018-07-19T15:27:36.807-05:00I HAVE MOVED TO A NEW BLOG!<br />
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[<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">formerly under the oklahoma sky</span></i>]<br />
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a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-45022425660198947082013-08-07T08:24:00.000-05:002018-07-19T15:31:27.777-05:00a new direction. <br />
<i>beauty in humble places</i> was my first real blog. i
started sharing my photography, daily happenings, random thoughts, and
life lessons with the world, not really sure what to expect. as i reflect on all the time & money invested, new friendships, and a few tears, <i>i'm so grateful</i>.
along that journey, i found my voice. i discovered that it's okay to
have strong opinions. i learned that blogging isn't just a hobby, it's a community of women who are going though life just like me. we share our lives (the
good & the bad), while walking in the grace of our mighty God.<br />
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i will always cherish beauty in humble places, but it's time to move forward. after two years of blogging, i know
exactly what i want to share, write, and post. a new direction. a new blog name. in some ways, a new me. while everything will be new, there's one thing that will stay the same: my straight-forward, no sugar-coating attitude. i'm still gonna tell ya how it is and what i think. and that's that.<br />
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so without further ado, my new blog is <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.undertheoklahomasky.com/" target="_blank"><i>under the oklahoma sky</i></a></span><br />
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oh mylanta, i'm excited! the name randomly came to me one day at work, and it's been stuck in my mind ever since. so head on over and check out the new blog! there is a new <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/9883165/under-the-oklahoma-sky" target="_blank">blog lovin</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnderTheOklahomaSky" target="_blank">facebook page</a>, so make sure to follow one or the other.<br />
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a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-72646149326080471172013-07-23T09:48:00.000-05:002013-08-21T08:19:26.738-05:00currently.<br />
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<b>▲<b>creating:</b></b><br />
- the vision for my new blog! i am writing, photographing, and creating new content, so that's why i've been mia lately. it should be ready within the next two weeks. <i>hopefully</i>. until then, you can look at the pretty picture up there to remember what i look like. <i>kidding</i>.<br />
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<b>▲ listening: </b><br />
- "overcomer" - mandisa. <br />
- "don't ya" - brett eldredge.<br />
- "joyful noise" soundtrack. <i>no shame on this one</i>.<br />
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<b>▲ reading:</b><br />
- book four of HP.<br />
- relevant magazine. <br />
- she reads truth: <a href="http://shereadstruth.com/2013/07/08/day1/" target="_blank">women in the bible</a> part 2 plan. <br />
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<b>▲ watching: </b><br />
- the office, season five.<br />
- big brother.<br />
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<b>▲ looking forward to:</b><b> </b><br />
<b>-</b> wednesday night youth group!<br />
- getting the iphone five next month.<br />
- cooler temps this weekend.<br />
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<b>▲ praying for:</b><br />
<b>-</b> <i>IGNITE</i>. we started a youth group at church last wednesday night. you're probably wondering why we just started it. well, up until now, there hasn't really been any youth at my church to have a group. i've been asking God to make something happen for close to a year. and then when it did, i was all like, <i>whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a minute, Lord. i can't do this. i don't know how</i>. truth is, i don't know how to be a leader. i can think of more than five reasons why i shouldn't be part of this. but i will be obedient in the midst of all my questions. <br />
- <i>protection for my heart</i> . the enemy has so many tactics to try to get me to stumble or turn from the Lord. i'm human, but i also serve a risen Savior who has overcome this world. <i>greater is He that is in me than He that is in the world</i>. i've believed the lies for so long. i'm learning to silence the lies with the truth of God's Word.<br />
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- iced coffee.<br />
- my pretty <a href="http://joyfulamber.vsco.co/" target="_blank">vscogrid</a>. <br />
- fifty-cent notebooks. <br />
- random hugs from bubba.<br />
- the new blog. <br />
- <a href="http://instagram.com/p/bzx0_IqjSM/#" target="_blank">blooming sunflowers</a>.<br />
- fried okra.<br />
- kind words from strangers.<br />
- OU's home opener and my birthday on the same day!<br />
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i started blogging <a href="http://www.undertheoklahomasky.com/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> now! make sure to follow along! </div>
a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-18037020187625160522013-07-11T10:39:00.000-05:002013-07-11T12:58:41.242-05:00should i stay or should i go?<br />
i've been thinking about this little blog. where i started; how far it's come; what i've learned.<br />
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i'm debating on how to move forward.<br />
do i continue on with BIHP and leave well enough alone?<br />
do i delete some of the content that i don't really care for?<br />
or do i completely start over, new name, new design, and all?<br />
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i've put in two solid years of blogging. i've "met" some really wonderful ladies. blogging has blessed me more than i could have anticipated. in all honesty, i want to start fresh. i have a new name picked out. and i lurrrve it. but all that time i put in to this blog, is that wasted? i know now exactly what i want to post, write, and share. so this is the crossroad i'm at. <br />
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i'm not worried about losing readership. and i'll save this blog and keep it up to remind me how far i've come. but i'm just not sure.<br />
any opinions? a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-76657040291762505912013-07-08T09:13:00.000-05:002013-07-08T09:31:11.135-05:00baby, you're a firework.<br />
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the fourth of july is my new favorite holiday. <i>behind Christmas, of course</i>. </div>
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freedom, family, friends, food, and fireworks -- that's what i call a good time.</div>
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happy birthday, mama! and you too, 'merica.<br />
to those who have served/are serving this great nation, <b>thank you</b>.<br />
<i>we are the land of the free because of the brave. </i></div>
a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-18826534379255439402013-07-03T13:37:00.001-05:002013-07-03T13:37:52.873-05:00iphoneography.<br />
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[<i>insert long sigh</i>] june was a busy month to say the least!
between falls creek and vbs, i think i was away from home more than i
was there. but looking back, i wouldn't have it any other way. it's so
funny - a year ago today, i started teaching sunday school. i didn't
know a thing about kids. i didn't know that i would grow to love each
one and appreciate their differences and personalities. i didn't know
that i would learn so much from them. i didn't know just how much i want
kids of my own. i serve an awesome God, lemme tell ya. <br />
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learnings:<br />
- <span class="text Jas-1-2-Jas-1-4">"under pressure, your <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201:2-4&version=MSG" target="_blank">faith-life</a> is forced into the open and shows its true colors." </span><br />
- i am competitive when it comes to sports. i may not be any good, but i'll always try!<br />
- it's not what people call you; it's what you answer to.<br />
- when you think something is silly for junior high/high schoolers, think again. it'll end up being their favorite thing. #VBSlessons <br />
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happenings:<br />
- falls creek!<br />
- my <a href="http://joyfulamber.vsco.co/" target="_blank">vscogrid</a> went live. <br />
- VBS!<br />
- welcomed the arrival of summer with <a href="https://twitter.com/amberkanady/status/348232978796781569" target="_blank">italian ice</a>. <br />
- many pictures of beautiful, blooming summer flowers were taken. <i>be still, my heart</i>. <br />
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popular posts: <a href="http://www.beautyinhumbleplaces.com/2013/06/falls-creek-2013.html" target="_blank">falls creek 2013</a> // <a href="http://www.beautyinhumbleplaces.com/2013/06/in-hurricane.html" target="_blank">in the hurricane</a> // <a href="http://www.beautyinhumbleplaces.com/2013/06/summer-lovin.html" target="_blank">summer lovin'</a> <br />
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<br />a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-11049845497454758922013-06-26T11:15:00.001-05:002013-06-26T11:15:46.558-05:00summer lovin'.<br />
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summer is: strawberry lemonade, sandals, lightning bugs, tan lines, lots of sunshine, iced coffee, italian ice, VBS, cut-off shorts, sno-cones, drive-with-two-fingers-cause-the-steering-wheel-is-too-hot kind of days, freedom, fun in the sun, warm southern breezes, makin' memories, s'mores, windows down; music up, picnics, fireworks, fresh veggies, that fresh-cut grass smell, wildflowers adorning the highways, sweet tea in a mason jar, bright-colored nails, blowing bubbles, bare feet, pool days, watching a sunset from the porch swing, root beer floats, bbq's, garden-fresh salads, ice cream, bonfires, outdoor concerts, beachy hair, flip flops, and road trips.</div>
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summer isn't just a season; it's a feeling, it's a memory. it's a time when you just smile and feel the sunshine on your skin, </div>
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the breeze in your hair, the sights of God's beautiful nature, and the company of loved ones.</div>
a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-7752829993624135582013-06-24T15:36:00.002-05:002013-06-24T15:39:32.783-05:00three things.<br />
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one // the last post i wrote was quite vague, but for those wondering, i am okay. just some tough family stuff going on. </div>
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a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-33929431510323206032013-06-20T13:30:00.000-05:002018-07-30T15:32:27.413-05:00in the hurricane.<br />
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the past week of my life was hard. though the pain won't ease up anytime soon, i find immense comfort in the shadow of His protecting wings. when everything around me came crashing down last thursday, i didn't cry. i didn't worry. truthfully, i felt nothing. at first, i thought i was just numb from the hurt i knew my family was about to experience, but i realized it was His peace showering over me. i prayed for His protection for my family and for my heart. i know how brutal small town gossips can be.<br />
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"<i><span class="text Jas-1-2">dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.</span> <span class="text Jas-1-3" id="en-NLT-30230"> </span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Jas-1-3" id="en-NLT-30230">for you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. </span><span class="text Jas-1-4" id="en-NLT-30231"> </span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Jas-1-4" id="en-NLT-30231">so let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.</span></i>"<br />
james 1:2-4.<br />
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when troubles come, have joy. that's not the initial reaction i want to have, but i am choosing joy in Christ. it's easy to have faith when life is peachy keen. <i>amen, hallelujah, God is good</i>. but when life's storms come rolling in, that's when your <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201:2-4&version=MSG" target="_blank">faith-life</a> is forced into the open and shows its true colors.<i> i will praise You in this <strike>storm</strike> hurricane</i>. i trust in my God because He is faithful, He is able, & He is for me.<br />
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"<i>and when you feel the rain, call His name. He'll find you in the hurricane.</i>"a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-83302808381454924492013-06-18T14:27:00.000-05:002013-06-18T14:27:40.549-05:00currently.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">fun designs using the a beautiful mess app</span></i></div>
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<b>▲<b>creating:</b></b><br />
- fun crafts for vbs.<br />
- a cleaner, fresh workspace. <br />
- more designs using <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/05/a-beautiful-mess-app-is-in-the-itunes-store-now.html" target="_blank">a beautiful mess app</a>. that app is like cheap therapy for me. <br />
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<b>▲ listening: </b><br />
- "furious" - jeremy riddle.<br />
- "let it shine" - all sons & daughters.<br />
- "rise and sing" - fee.<br />
- "You remain" - ryan fitzgerald.<br />
- "radioactive" - imagine dragons. <br />
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<b>▲ reading:</b><br />
- harry potter, book four. <i><i>i totally get all</i> the hype about this series now</i>. <br />
- soaking in verses of comfort / <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%2034:18&version=NLT&utm_expid=13466113-5&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biblegateway.com%2Fpassage%2F%3Fsearch%3DNahum%25201%3A7%26version%3DNLT" target="_blank">psalm 34:18</a>, <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nahum%201:7&version=NLT&utm_expid=13466113-5&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biblegateway.com%2Fpassage%2F%3Fsearch%3DNahum%2B1%253A7%26version%3DNIV" target="_blank">nahum 1:7</a>, <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%209:9&version=NLT&utm_expid=13466113-5&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biblegateway.com%2Fpassage%2F%3Fsearch%3DPsalm%2B9%253A9%26version%3DNIV" target="_blank">psalm 9:9</a>. <br />
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<b>▲ watching: </b><br />
- the office. i just started season three. when jim was all like, <i>i'm in love with you</i> - cue the gasp and teary eyes. i'm such a girl.<br />
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<b>▲ looking forward to:</b><b> </b><br />
<b>- </b>VBS!<br />
- the fourth of july. celebrating 'merica and mama's birthday, fireworks, grilling, family, cake, and root beet floats! <br />
- june 27, 2014. transformers 4 comes out! yes, i realize that's a year from now. and yes, i have already asked off work.<br />
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<b>▲ praying for:</b><br />
<b>- </b>His eyes to see people as He sees them. during my time at falls creek, God worked on my hard heart toward certain people. people who are rude or lash out at others. they are that way for a reason. it's not my place to solve their problems, i just need to love them. <br />
- comfort and protection for my family.<br />
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<b>▲ making me happy: </b>
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- a blooming <a href="http://instagram.com/p/aYp3LRqjbc/#" target="_blank">magnolia</a> tree. <br />
- <a href="http://www.beautyinhumbleplaces.com/2013/06/falls-creek-2013.html" target="_blank">falls creek memories</a>.<br />
- strawberry lemonade.<br />
- <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spelltower/id476500832?mt=8" target="_blank">spelltower</a>.<br />
- deuteronomy 31:6.<br />
- knowing that God is in control, even when life is turned upside down. <br />
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boulder springs (aka the devil's bathtub) // the gum tree</div>
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tabernacle // my daily chill // cross</div>
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cool teepee // fishtail braid</div>
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i'm baaaaack!<br />
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falls creek was a blast. the worship band and speaker were amazing. i drank way too many icees and slushes, climbed the massive hill that led to our cabin about seven times a day, made new friends, learned valuable lessons, barely slept, laughed until my stomach hurt, and so much more. the memories i made will always be a reminder of the wonderful ways God works in my life. you know what's crazy? i took nine pictures the entire time i was there. <i>what?!</i> yes, i know. i'm kicking myself now. but hey, i was makin' memories.<br />
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- after morning worship on tuesday morning, one of my sunday school boys told me he didn't know i could sing. <i>umm, i can't</i>. he explained that when the worship band started playing, they thought i was up on stage because the girl looked just like me. (she had bangs, so she kinda did). it was an ongoing joke all week. kids would ask me if i was going to band practice or they'd tell me i sang great that night. i got a good laugh from that one.<br />
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- on the last night, we got to sit on the front row. it was awe-inspiring. the band was so great. but the best part was at the end when people came down front to accept Jesus as their Savior. tons of kids, crying, realizing their need for Jesus. amazing.<br />
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- i'm pretty sure i drank my weight in icees, slushies, and lemon chills.<br />
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- i swam in the lake. and it. was. freeeeezing.<br />
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all in all, i had so much fun. there were a few problems, but i know it was just the enemy trying to mess with our good time. i learned a lot about others. i know what to expect next time and can't wait until next year! <br />
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i started blogging <a href="http://www.undertheoklahomasky.com/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> now! make sure to follow along! a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-8872941296125860622013-06-01T11:37:00.000-05:002013-06-01T11:37:20.704-05:00to falls creek i go!<br />
i'm soooo exciiiiited, and i just can't hiiiide it!<br />
(<i>if you just pictured jessie spano singing that in her room, give yourself 100 cool points. dang, i love saved by the bell.</i>)<br />
so why am i so excited, you ask? i am leaving for falls creek on monday!<br />
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most of my readership is from out of state, so some of you might wonder why someone would want to fall in a creek? <a href="http://skopos.org/fallscreek/" target="_blank">falls creek</a> is a youth camp located in the arbuckle mountains of southern oklahoma. each week, thousands of students and sponsors travel to spend five days of worship, fellowship, and activities with friends. i have been to FC numerous times, but this is my first year as a sponsor. i am excited to hang with my sunday school kids and spend time with Jesus this week!<br />
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so far, i have packed... nothing. <i>oops</i>. i have a legitimate reason: with all the severe weather in oklahoma the past few days, i have been preoccupied. but alas, i must start packing today. this afternoon. or this evening. (i have a feeling the actual answer is tomorrow.) <br />
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cell service is shady in the mountains, so i will be back online next week. if you think about it during the week, please say a prayer for us. i want these kids to soak in all God has in store for them while having fun at the same time. hope everyone has a great week! <br />
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<i>ps: how is it already june?!</i></div>
a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-88435067678472324642013-05-31T16:24:00.000-05:002013-05-31T16:24:00.296-05:00a month in review // may.<br />
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learnings:<br />
- running is not my forte.<br />
- i become super stealthy when i see one of those people selling straighteners in the mall. they see my long hair, and i feel their talons ready to sink into me and ask, "<i>you want me to straighten your hair?</i>" i quickly dodge into the nearest store before they swoop in. when i see they've caught someone else in their evil trap, i book it out of the store, fake calling my mama. i feel bad, but they don't take no for an answer, and some of them have been very rude to me. i know it's their job, but my $20 walmart straightener works just fine.<br />
- one of my sunday school boys volunteered to pray last week. he asked
God to be with us in the tragedies of life & then he prayed that we
would not only look to Him in the bad times, but in the good times, too.
// i've been teaching sunday school for almost a year, but i feel as
though those kids have been teaching me as well.<br />
- i often pray for God to deliver me from my current situation. i'm learning to ask that He be my strength IN that circumstance. a change in the weather may not benefit me as much as trusting Him in the midst of that storm. <br />
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happenings:<br />
- <span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">God answered my prayers before i even had a chance to ask. He is so good to me.</span><span class="userContentSecondary fcg"></span><br />
- hurting and healing for my home state.<br />
- began reading the harry potter series.<br />
- started a new series on <a href="http://smalltown-fashionista.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">small town fashionista</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/smalltownfashionista#" target="_blank">instagram</a>. <br />
- my family and i had to load up our kitty and drive away (for the second time in the last nine months) from the place i've called home for over twenty-five years. the <a href="http://www.beautyinhumbleplaces.com/2012/08/over-weekend.html" target="_blank">first time</a> was due to a raging wildfire that got way too close. this time was because of a tornado. at the last minute, the storm turned north. all glory to God.<br />
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- the new a beautiful mess app.<br />
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- the cutest owl necklace.<br />
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- "let's talk" nail color.<br />
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- <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZTssPaKjd_/#" target="_blank">new instax 210</a>.<br />
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>> home sweet oklahoma. after the tornadoes hit, the images of loss, sadness, pain, and hurt were unreal. the aftermath of destruction left a deep wound in the hearts of oklahomans and many others around the nation. but then the stories of survival, volunteers, and heroes took over. it showed me that there is still good in this broken world. i cried every time a survivor praised God on live tv. <a href="http://www.beautyinhumbleplaces.com/2013/05/home.html" target="_blank">He is there</a>. it will take a long time for clean-up and healing, but we will do it together because that's the oklahoma way. we are oklahoma strong. <br />
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>> i started studying the book of ruth. what a woman of faith. i'm only into chapter three, but God is showing me areas of my life that need a change. He's working in my heart and molding me. it's not always easy to see the not-so-good things about yourself, but that's the beauty of His life-changing grace. it can take the hardest of hearts and make it new.<br />
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>> coffee time is my favorite time. <span style="font-size: x-small;">[made with the new <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/05/a-beautiful-mess-app-is-in-the-itunes-store-now.html" target="_blank">a beautiful mess</a> app]</span> <br />
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>> i started a series on my small town fashionista <a href="http://instagram.com/smalltownfashionista#" target="_blank">instagram</a> and <a href="http://smalltown-fashionista.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">tumblr</a>. each week, i will post what i am diggin' at the moment. join in on the fun and tag what you are currently diggin' with #STFweeklydig and follow along to see the current weekly dig! <br />
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>> boomer wasn't sure what to think of the swimming fishies on the ipad. she hit it one time, and then decided she was over it.<br />
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>> smashchicken and smashfries. it was a party in my mouth. ahhhhh, i can't even explain those fries. <i>out of this world</i>.<br />
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>> rosebush at my grandma's house. <br />
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>> harry potter & a hairy kitty. can we just discuss HP for a second? i always heard about the books when i was in school. my parents never told me i couldn't read it, but i heard from other people that it was not christian-like to read it. <i>fast forward to present day</i>. i decided to give the first book a try. after finishing the book, i felt the same way after i read the hunger games: i need to read the other books NOW! yes, there is magic in the book. no, it doesn't make me want to go become a witch. it's a work of <i>fiction</i>. it kept me turning the pages because it was creative and well written. i liked it so much that i bought the other six books yesterday. so what's the big deal? if you are against harry potter, please tell me your reasons. i'm eager to hear both sides. <br />
a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-80164921385238926472013-05-21T09:24:00.000-05:002013-08-21T08:20:11.928-05:00home.<br />
words don't come as freely as the tears do this morning.<br />
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after hours of watching live coverage of the aftermath of the moore tornado, i had to get away from the tv.<br />
i cried out to the Lord, letting the tears be my prayer. <br />
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my heart hurts for the families who lost everything.<br />
for the families who lost a loved one.<br />
and it is broken into pieces for those who lost a child.<br />
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but He is close to the brokenhearted.<br />
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people want to know "where is your Jesus?" in times like these.<br />
He is sitting next to the family who is grieving.<br />
He is walking along the streets with those who are lending a helping hand.<br />
He is holding the mamas and daddies who can't hold their babies anymore.<br />
He is the peace and comfort in the midst of struggle and turmoil.<br />
He is right there in the middle of it all. <br />
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some of us ask questions.<br />
others cling tight to their families.<br />
but together, we can give our time, donations, and prayers. <br />
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on a lighter note, there are two types of traffic jams in oklahoma:<br />
one - tractors driving down the highway.<br />
two - when our communities come together and load their cars with anything and everything to help out those in need. <br />
<i>it's the oklahoma way, y'all</i>.<br />
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i started blogging <a href="http://www.undertheoklahomasky.com/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> now! make sure to follow along! a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-63754029769279515562013-05-17T10:07:00.000-05:002013-05-17T10:07:10.110-05:00currently.<br />
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<b>▲<b>creating:</b></b><br />
- the ladies from <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/" target="_blank">a beautiful mess</a> released their iphone app, and i've been so inspired. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">as you can see above</span></i>.<br />
- redecorating my workspace (work & home) in the coming weeks. <br />
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<b>▲ watching: </b><br />
- season one of revenge. i'm hooked, y'all.<br />
- i watched the princess bride for the first time this week with <a href="http://faithlivedout.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">lauren</a>. i thought it was so funny! i've caught myself a few times saying, "<i>my name is inigo montoya. you killed my father. prepare to die.</i>" during the movie, i kept thinking how the guy playing wesley looked exactly like the guy who played bill's arrogant nemesis in twister. turns out, it was him. and now i want to watch twister. <br />
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- <a href="http://www.daramaclean.com/discography" target="_blank">dara maclean</a>'s first album. <i>girlfriend can saaaaaang</i>. <br />
- "every good thing" - the afters.<br />
- "a million suns" - hillsong united. <br />
- "meet virginia" - train. <br />
- "wagon wheel" - darius rucker. <i>totally makes me want to two-step</i>.<br />
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<b>▲ reading:</b><br />
- still on the first harry potter book.<br />
- re-reading chapter eight of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Christian-Zombie-Killers-Handbook/dp/B007SRWMVI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top" target="_blank">christian zombie killers handbook</a>. <br />
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<b>▲ looking forward to:</b><b> </b><br />
<b>- </b>falls creek. i leave in three weeks! (<i>more on this later</i>)<br />
<b>- </b>VBS! the excitement i get for bible school is a force to be reckoned with.<br />
- the weekend. ice cream and spring cleaning are on the to-do list.<br />
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<b>▲ praying:</b><br />
<b>-</b> for God to prepare my heart for falls creek and remind me Who and what that week is about. <br />
<b>- </b>for His will to be made evident in some circumstances in my life.<br />
- "bind my wandering heart to Thee."<br />
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- my new instax 210. <br />
- a beautiful mess app. (<i>in case you didn't get it the other times i mentioned it</i>).<br />
- this little facebook break i decided to take. <br />
- studying through the book of ruth. <br />
- summer-like temps.<br />
- <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZPLugwKjac/#" target="_blank">stateframe app</a>. <br />
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<br />a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-34643165645172965212013-05-14T09:41:00.001-05:002013-05-14T13:24:39.620-05:00my first thrifting adventure.<div style="text-align: center;">
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one where the weather was warm enough to lay out on the deck with the kitty and soak up some vitamin d // one where computers and social media were ignored and time was enjoyed with those i love // one where i spent quality time with my brother at the races and devoured a scrumptious hamburger // one where i ate the best dinner and dessert with mama at rodolfo's // and one where i went on my first thrifting adventure! as i was browsing antiques with mama and listening to her reminisce when she saw an item that reminded her of a memory, i realized that i was doing something that i hadn't done in a long time: <b>be present</b>. this is my revelation as of late. i've been so occupied with living my life through social media: instagram, facebook, twitter, and even blogging. life is too short and precious to be glued to my iphone 24/7. the Lord is working overtime on me, or so it seems. and i am nothing but grateful for His discipline.</div>
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i can't tell you how many times i have drove by this little gem while running errands. so excited to thrift here more often!</div>
a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-46681104003383158342013-05-12T18:19:00.002-05:002013-05-12T18:19:54.114-05:00a note to my mama.<br />
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you have many titles: wife, mama, daughter, sister, friend, child of God, bookkeeper, treasurer, sunday school teacher, vbs director, mender of your daughter's broken heart after a boy was mean. you have the heart of a servant, always willing to go the extra mile. you are one of the strongest women i have ever met. God gave me the biggest blessing when He chose you to be my mama, best friend, confidant, and shopping partner in crime.<br />
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over the past ten months, i have witnessed a new journey in your life. last august, you made the decision to get healthy. our evening walks and new recipes brought new experiences to our relationship. our shopping trips gained a whole new level of fun and completely different clothing departments for you. when you stepped on the scale last week, and it showed your were 60 pounds lighter than when you began, i was proud of you. <em>i am so proud of you, mama.</em> no one told you to lose weight - you made the decision and with lots of prayer, a new diet, and exercise, you did it! you are an inspiration for all of us.<br />
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you are my best friend. you make the best turkey meatloaf. you are superwoman, and the dentist is your kryptonite. though you be little, you are a firecracker, which is true in more than one way because your birthday is the fourth of july. you keep me laughing with your little dances and intentional misuse of grammar. thank you for putting up with daddy and i during sooner football season. thank you for constantly pulling over or into a parking lot so i can get a picture. thank you for always trying new things with me, like fro-yo (which you loved) and chinese (which you did not love). and thank you for the (long) time you loved me during what i like to call 'the great rebellion', the times you told me no, the times you did what was best for me, and the times you sacrificed your own needs for my wants.<br />
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happy mother's day, mama. i love you so much! a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-54288785059905817552013-05-08T15:34:00.002-05:002013-05-08T15:34:41.679-05:00happy happenings.<br />
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- a sweet fb message from a friend to brighten my day.<br />
- vanilla iced coffee.<br />
- a fresh manicure.<br />
- listening to a song 284 times after hearing it during worship.<br />
- fro-yo with mama.<br />
- finding God's fingerprints in the everyday things of life.<br />
- spring wildflowers.<br />
- getting <a href="http://instagram.com/p/YxlBDmKjXo/#" target="_blank">new prints</a> in the mail.<br />
- boomer sleeping in my bed.<br />
- a letter from kwagala.<br />
- stopping for a few minutes to take in a starry night.<br />
- strawberry lemonade.<br />
- climbing into freshly cleaned sheets.<br />
- <i>hello, my name is</i> by matthew west. <br />
- <a href="http://fallscreek.org/" target="_blank">falls creek</a> preparations.<br />
- making lists.<br />
- starting a weekly post on <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZB-F1zBtdM/#" target="_blank">small town fashionista</a>.<br />
- seeing God's no as a blessing.<br />
- <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hosea%2014:4&version=NLT" target="_blank">hosea 14:4</a>. <i>My love will know no bounds</i>. <br />
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a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-83565068603034010212013-05-02T11:00:00.000-05:002013-08-21T08:31:00.402-05:00for such a time as this.<br />
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<span class="text Esth-4-14" id="en-NIV-12777">"<i>for if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance
for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s
family will perish. and who knows but that you have come to your royal
position for such a time as this?</i>” [<a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Esther%204&version=NIV" target="_blank">esther</a> 4:14]</span><br />
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<span class="text Esth-4-14" id="en-NIV-12777">i like mordecai. he didn't sugarcoat a thing. he basically told esther, "<i>homegirl, either you go to the king or we gon' die.</i>" esther had a choice to make: go to the king, which could mean death for her because she wasn't summoned by king xerxes. or she sits back and watches death come upon all the jews, including herself. </span><br />
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<span class="text Esth-4-14" id="en-NIV-12777">this book of the bible is one of my absolute favorites. i did beth moore's study of esther a couple years ago, and it changed the way i approach God's Word. there is so much to learn from <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+3%3A16&version=NIV" target="_blank">God-breathed scripture</a>. did you know that God's name is never recorded in the book of esther? you might wonder why a book would be included in the bible that didn't mention the name of God. that's the beauty of this book. though His name is not noted, His fingerprints are all over the pages of esther. His timing, His guidance, His divine intervention are all present. i'm reminded of the times in life where i've wondered where God was. could He not see the pain and heartache i was facing? i would cry out for Him to show His face, to come to my aid. but, just like in esther, He was there the whole time, working behind the scenes.</span><br />
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<span class="text Esth-4-14" id="en-NIV-12777">so how does the story of esther end? after three days of fasting by her and all the jews, she approached the king's throne. following a series of events, esther and her people people were saved! mordecai received high honors because he foiled an assassination attempt on the king. there were joyous celebrations. </span><br />
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<span class="text Esth-4-14" id="en-NIV-12777">esther made the choice to face her fear - to approach the king - even if that meant she paid with her life. victory prevailed; the people were saved. God was present in the details, working His master plan through His people. that's why i made this print: to remind you that even in the midst of your fears, God is there. He is bigger than fear. step out in faith that, though you might not see Him now, the God of the universe is always with You, going ahead of you to work out His plan for your life and for His glory. we can't always see the next step, but surely God has placed us in our current season for such a time as this. </span><br />
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<span class="text Esth-4-14" id="en-NIV-12777"></span><i><span class="text Esth-4-14" id="en-NIV-12777">i have this print in an 8x10 on cardstock or a 5x5 on photo paper.</span></i></div>
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<span class="text Esth-4-14" id="en-NIV-12777"><i>i'm thinking of hosting a giveaway. anyone interested in winning one?</i> </span></div>
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<br />i started blogging <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.undertheoklahomasky.com/" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a></span> now! make sure to follow along! </div>
a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363717948635941916.post-35770944784172658622013-04-30T09:09:00.000-05:002013-04-30T09:15:32.086-05:00a month in review // april.<br />
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lessons learned:<br />
- God cares about the little things that concern us, like parking.<br />
- midol on an empty stomach = NO. just... no.<br />
- be careful with blog advertising. some bloggers don't believe in fairness.<br />
- <span class="text Prov-27-19" id="en-NIV-17189">"as water reflects the face,</span> <span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"></span><span class="text Prov-27-19">so one’s life reflects the heart." <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+27:19&version=NIV" target="_blank">proverbs 27:19</a>.</span></span><br />
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happenings:<br />
- i was dreaming of back-to-back earthquakes. turns out they were <i>real</i> earthquakes.<br />
- tax season ended and i <strike><span style="font-size: x-small;">survived</span></strike> rejoiced.<br />
- mama and i took our annual okc shopping trip.<br />
- one of my sunday school boys accepted Jesus as his Savior on the last day of revival!<br />
- i started making <a href="http://www.beautyinhumbleplaces.com/search/label/design" target="_blank">prints</a>. <br />
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- the first issue of <a href="http://quitemagazine.com/" target="_blank">quite</a> magazine.<br />
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- jumbo eye pencils. ($1 at the dollar store!)<br />
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- <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/makeup/eyes/eyeliner/liquid_eyeliner_" target="_blank">elf liquid eye liner in copper</a>.<br />
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- baby lips in melon mania.<br />
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- "<a href="http://www.sinfulcolors.com/try-it-on#Let%27s%20Talk" target="_blank">let's talk</a>" by sinful colors.<br />
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- cross necklace from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dustees.Fashion" target="_blank">dustee's</a> (okc).<br />
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- "sometimes God" by <a href="http://www.gielmusiconline.net/" target="_blank">giel</a>. (on repeat since saturday)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">ps: i'm thinking of giving away one of my prints. if you'd like to host a giveaway, <a href="http://www.beautyinhumbleplaces.com/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">email me</a>! </span></div>
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end of tax season + four days off work + revival at church = a little blogging break. but i'm back now!<br />
the past week has been full of activities, none of which involve taxes or payroll sheets or bookkeeping. <i>hallelujah!</i><br />
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here is a little summary of my life, currently: <br />
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<b>>>WATCHING </b><br />
- i finally finished the last season of friends! when rachel was standing at the door saying, "i got off the plane", cue the waterworks.<br />
- netflix is sending me the office, season one. i'm a huge steve carell fan in large part to one of my favorite movies, evan almighty.<br />
- castle. this has turned into a mild obsession. i heart rick castle.<br />
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<b>>>LISTENING </b><br />
<i>- achy breaky heart</i>. in my defense, while eating at pizza hut the other day, i had a bit of nostalgia as i sat near the jukebox that i used to feed quarters to when that song was highly popular. i was reliving my adolescence. that's my excuse. <br />
<i>- highway don't care</i>. ohhhh, this song. it makes me want to roll down the windows, open the sunroof, and drive for hours on an open road with the wind in my hair. <br />
<i>- ride by <a href="http://kaylaconn.com/" target="_blank">kayla conn</a></i>. this will be my twenty-thirteen summer anthem. <i>rollin' to the soundtrack of our lives</i>.<br />
- <i>this is what you do</i> by bethel live.<b> </b><br />
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<b>>>THINKING ABOUT </b><br />
lots of things. how thankful i am for the sunday school class i get to teach. this is not where i expected this opportunity to go, but God has turned it into a huge blessing. / and i'm thinking about how old people say whatever they want and sometimes it's funny, but when you're on the receiving end of hateful comments, one right after the other, it's not so funny anymore. / and i'm thinking about opening an etsy shop for my design prints. / also on my mind is the <a href="http://theinfluencenetwork.com/" target="_blank">influence network</a>. have any of you joined? i'd love feedback. <br />
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<b> >>LOOKING FORWARD TO </b><br />
- the weekend. (that's a given though)<br />
- girl time with alisia.<br />
- VBS! i realize this is over two months away, but it's my favorite.<br />
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<b> >>READING</b><br />
- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Does-Discover-Secretly-Incredible/dp/1400203759" target="_blank">love does</a> // bob goff. <br />
- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Hanging-Without-Other-Concerns/dp/0307886271/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1366742628&sr=1-1&keywords=is+everyone+hanging+out+without+me" target="_blank">is everyone hanging out without me?</a> // mindy kaling.<br />
- <a href="http://www.mardel.com/99-Thoughts-about-Junior-High-Ministry-Tips-Tricks-Tidbits-for-Working-with-Young-Teenagers-2602258.aspx" target="_blank">99 thoughts about junior high ministry</a>. <br />
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<b> >>MAKING ME HAPPY </b><br />
- i have 100 followers on GFC! <br />
- making lists. dorky, but so fun.<br />
- <a href="http://www.pacsun.com/Super-Destroy-Denim-Jacket/0760103680029,default,pd.html?dwvar_0760103680029_color=045&start=4&cgid=womens&prefn1=brand&prefv1=Bullhead" target="_blank">this</a> awesome, oh-so-comfy jean jacket. <br />
- starting my mornings with prayer and a little Jesus time.<br />
- our pond is full! praise the Lord for the rain!<br />
- <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/makeup/eyes/eyeliner/liquid_eyeliner_" target="_blank">this</a> elf liquid eyeliner in copper. it's a gold glitter and i really like it.<br />
- and, as always, coffee. a m b e rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13917973951634892022noreply@blogger.com0