Hiking With Friends

Today, I made new friends! And this is them...

Aren't we all pretty?

We belong to a campus ministry called RUF and all of 

the freshman girls went hiking nearby! There were a

 lot of more of us but I like this picture. 

Representing Williamson County like real stunnas do. 

Get it. 

I am so thankful for them and I cannot wait for the many adventures to come with them!!!

Also, I should add, this wasn't just hiking, this was mountain climbing. 

It was a very steep 2 mile climb up and then some serious rock 

climbing at the end but we made it! And it was super foggy at 

the top because it was about to rain, and it did. But it was more 

than wonderful  and I love being outdoors. 

The List

We're moving on to a picture list! All of these are from my tumblr Giggles and Picnics

58.

pretty flowers

59.

Adorable puppies

60.

The Great Gatsby

70.

Mary-Kate and Ashley

71.

Being outdoors with blankets and fire

72.

Pride and Prejudice

73.

Having to socialize

74.

The Perks of Being A Wallflower

75.

Acronyms for cuddling

Giggles and Picnics

19 And Counting, But Not Kids

Friends, family, coworkers, employers, brothers, sisters, acquaintances, friends' siblings, I finally made it all the way to 19. What a time it has been. So many wonderful things have happened in the past few months I wouldn't even know where to begin. Celebrating my birthday away from my parents for the first time was indeed very different, but in a good way. I  was worried that nothing was going to happen, no one would know I turned another year older, or worst of all, no one would care. I'm ashamed for even thinking that because this has hands down been one of the best birthdays ever. I got to make my own traditions and it was a great time to see how many friends I have made and how much they care about me. 

My wonderful, crazy roommates surprised me with a trip to the nail salon and a bite to eat! It was a great escape from this crazy campus and I just love them so much!

My dear brother, Garrett, was going to take me out to dinner tonight but unfortunately he had to cancel due to 'excessive amounts of homework'. I was a little bummed but I knew that just meant more time for me to study Anthropology! Yippie!! Not too long after this news came a new friend I made this year via Garrett, her name is Robbie, asked to take me out to ice cream and I was delighted to go! As Robbie, her friend, and I were walking to get ice cream I turned my head and what-do-ya-know! There is Garrett with all my friends throwing me a surprise party at a local cereal bar!! They pulled one over on me, but if we're being honest, I'm a little bit in love with surprises. They always make it a better day. 

To say the least, it was eventful and it was nice to see people care about me as selfish as that probable sounds. We had a grand ole time and I cannot wait for the next time we hang out!

This is me and Garrett at the cereal bar

The List

49. The perfect lazy day
50. The first hot chocolate of fall
51. Dance parties while driving
52. Being nice to strangers
53. SOCKS
54. Finding the perfect blanket to snuggle up in
55. The moment when the plane engines start up
56. Chopping your hair off
57. Midnight snacks

What a lovely reminder

The Magic Rain From Heaven

On Sunday, I talked to my mom on the phone for two hours. Boy, do I miss her. It was quite a lovely conversation and it cheered me up very much. I was having 'one of those' days. Ya know what I mean? 

On a different note, a side note, my all time favorite days are when it just rains all day long. It's gloomy outside and I get to where my rain boots and rain jacket and just bask in all it's glory. I haven't had one of those in a while.

Back to Sunday- well really Monday now. The Lord just knew that I had 'one of those' days on Sunday and He had to have known gloomy rainy days are my favorite, and do you know what He did? He gave me the gloomiest, rainiest day ever on Monday. It was wonderful. Heaven-sent for sure. 

I was walking to my especially gloomy 8am class Monday and the first thing I did was look up and smile and say 'thank you daddy'. I knew that He had done this just for me, to show me He hears me and He cares for me. It was a nice reminder because it's so easy to get carried away from His presence and all the beauty He has created for us.

On a completely different note yet again, tomorrow is my birthday!! Not only my birthday, but my golden birthday. I turn 19 on the 19th! "Whoa" is probably what you're thinking and you are very right to do so. It is going to be a magical time. All day. Magic. Birthday magic. Tomorrow. All. Day. Long. I'm ready. 

Today Is One Of Those Days

TODAY IS ONE OF THOSE DAYS

those days where you just can't get anything done

period.

I'm cooped up inside stuck doing homework

but mainly watching the Awkward marathon...

If you have never seen Awkward, you need to go watch all of it right now. There are only 2 seasons!!

I walked to church this morning, I WALKED TO CHURCH THIS MORNING. 

Just in case you missed it the first time, it was so wonderful and gave me a new view of being independent and choosing to follow the Lord. It may just be me, but I think they go well together. 

Very Well Indeed.