I Believe In A Thing Called Love...

Here are some simple truths I believe.

I believe in God. I believe those who look to Him are radiant- Psalm 34:5. I believe in magic.  I believe love is not a fight, but its something worth fighting for. I believe miracles do happen. I believe in happily ever afters. I believe everything tastes better dipped in honey mustard. I believe in crossing the lines. I believe in faith, trust and pixie dust. I believe the bigger the hug, the better. I believe the only reason to buy Lucky Charms is to dig out all the marshmallows. I believe everyone is a living, breathing, priceless work of art. I believe in second chances. I believe shoes are more comfortable if they can be worn without socks. I believe in having a childlike faith. I believe the middle child of every family is the most fun. I believe it is too easy to take things for granted. I believe family is what matters most. I believe vanilla chai tea tastes like Christmas. I believe in being intentional. I believe we're never gonna survive, unless we get a little crazy. I believe love conquers all. I believe love wins. I believe it takes no time to fall in love, but it takes you years to know what love is. I believe sad books should come with a warning: do not read while at work. I believe being struck by lightening would be an exciting way to die. I believe in making mistakes, lots of mistakes. I believe seafood should stay in the sea, where it belongs. I believe you cannot change people, but people do have the ability to change. I believe love should be unconditional. I believe there are still genuine people out there somewhere. I believe having wrinkles in the corners of your eyes just means you've had a life full of laughter and smiles. I believe we will meet again one day. 

I believe this world was made for traveling.  

I believe this world was made for changing. 

Why Can't We Just Rewind?

If you could rewind your life back ten years what is one moment you would like to re-live?

My brother and I were having this conversation earlier today, what would you want to go back and experience again if you got the chance. My answer came to me without a second of hesitation. I would go back to Walt Disney World in Epcot and re-live seeing the Tapestry of Nations millennium parade. In 2000 my family went to Disney World for the first time, and the first night seeing this parade I fell so in love with it, so much that I convinced my dad to take me back to see it again the next night. The music, the colors, the dancing, the joy... ahhh no greater feeling. Being back in Disney this past year, doing the College Program made me miss the trip I had taken with my family so much, I hated being there without them, it just didn't feel right. I wanted to share every moment of everything I was doing with them. The very first night I was allowed to go into the parks with my ID I went to Epcot to see the firework show, Illuminations. At the end of Illuminations, music began to play that I thought I recognized from the parade back to 2000 so I immediately called my dad to tell him about it and I ended up bursting out in tears because I just wanted to be sharing it with him so badly. If I got the chance to re-live any moment it would definitely be that parade, I want to re-live those feelings of being filled and overflowing with child-like joy.

Don't Let Anyone Wake Me, I'm Dreaming Out Loud.

Passion In Possibility.

Oh my goodness, I am feeling so encouraged. My heart and soul are exploding with excitement at the thought of my dreams actually being tangible. 

For the past few years I have had the dream to run my own Inn/ Bed and Breakfast. Today I feel like I am one tiny step closer... I don't care how tiny of a step it is, I'll take it!! My Hospitality Management professor gave us the assignment to interview someone in the position we hope to be in one day. I was able to interview the most encouraging, lovely woman, Rosemary. She owns one of the most beautiful Bed and Breakfasts in Rochester, The Ellwanger Estate. I don't know if it is possible to be "in love" with a building but I absolutely am. I instantly fell in love with this place.

seriously in love.

 

 

How can you not just love this place? It makes my heart feel welcome. Rosemary said "The house has good bones and a good soul." It truly does. Hearing her story was so encouraging, it makes me so excited to see what the future holds for me. I see so many possibilities right now. I'm hoping for a possible internship next summer?? Eeeee keeping my fingers crossed. I am giddy at the sight of a house... normal? probably not, but I just can't control it. I'm in love.

Captivated.

cap·ti·vate

-vat·ed, -vat·ing, -vates.

1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. 
2. Archaic. To capture.        

Today is the most perfect Fall day in Rochester. Getting out of class at 11:00 on a Friday is a beautiful thing, it means I get to be sitting outside on the back patio enjoying this sunshine. I was sitting here just trying to find the words to describe how beautiful today is and then the song "Captivated" by Shawn McDonald came on my ipod. Perfect.

"The wind and the clouds and the blue in the sky
The sun and the moon and the stars so high
That's what draws me to You

I am, I'm captivated by You
In all that You do
I am, I'm captivated"

It is so incredible to have a God who is so in love with us that He creates breath taking moments just for us, He gave us mountains, night skies, air in our lungs, and a heart hungry for Him. Everything He created echoes His might. I deserve nothing, yet He has given me everything. How can I not be thankful? God is specifically seeking me, He is showing me His charm, His beauty, and His excellence. I am completely captivated. Thank you God for letting me know that I am captivated by You.

A Fresh Start.

A Fresh Start.

In the past few years I have come to really enjoy journaling, so I figured I'd give blogging a try and see if I enjoy it as well. So here goes...

I spent this past semester in Orlando, Florida completing the Disney College Program. It was really my first time ever being away from home for a long period of time. While I was away I ended up learning a lot about myself and was able to make some big decisions, which I had been questioning for a while. I guess it was just easier to look at my situations at home once I had stepped outside of them. Coming home after being away was like a fresh start. I've been needing a fresh start for a while now... it just feels so cleansing and encouraging. 

Since I've been home:

> I found a new job. Getting out of my old job was definitely the right decision. I found myself constantly surrounded by drama and negativity there, so I was glad to leave that behind. 

> I finally changed my major. I've talked about changing it for a while now, finally no more just talking about it... I actually did it. I have a plan, trust me. 

> I have been able to let go of destructive relationships and learn to build encouraging ones. 

> I have also learned to "let go and let God," I've always thought, well no one knows me better than myself right?... Nope, wrong. I have learned that I do not know what is best for me and not knowing what happens next is okay. 

have a delightful night.