our grand plans

we have all these ideas about life. we have precise plans and expectations. but, what happens when  plans we think are immutable, suddenly aren't so certain. Of course, this shouldn't be news to me, since many of my best laid plans end up in the gutter because God has something far better. (or at least, just different) But, specifically...I'm talking about relationships and marriage.  Often, as Christians, we have this handy dandy 'life plan' when it comes to relationships.  We'll Kiss Dating Goodbye and hold out until...

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wedding shower and found dresses

Today I made probably THE lamest joke I've ever made (and trust me, I've made some pretty awful ones).So, I was at a wedding shower, and a 9 year old girl asked if the wedding had happened already, and we were explaining that the shower always comes before the wedding. and I said,just like water, the shower comes before the wetting. needless to say, I amused myself. but, that's about it. ;)  gingerbread muffins! which, looked...

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from the west to the east

From the west to the east, I have flown to be near youI have come all this way to be close, to be here with you And now, all my heart I will lay down precisely at your feet  Love Letter to Japan - by The Bird And The Bee  I've had that song stuck in my head all day, but also I wanted to share this incredible video! It's "The Twelve Girls Band" performing a cover of Coldplay's "Clocks" using only traditional Chinese instruments.   It's...

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birds, birds, birds

no, this isn't a tribute to the old Alfred Hitchcock movie, or even a reference to Destiny Child's song Bills, Bills, Bills. -grin- it's just about birds. this is the closet thing to a "Valentine's Day" project I'll do this year. :) Bird Love  aaand, just to balance it out.....angry birds.  =P lastly, a bird who visited The Wonka Factory and had a bit too much fun tasting the experimental chewing gum. ;-)&nbs...

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makeshift studio

so, my photography wish list does not fit my poor college student budget very well.  it forces me to get creative with resources, before I can get creative with photography. the planning my makeshift "studio" in my basement: black sheettwo hanging florescent lights, placed precariously on chairsone high powered flashlight Not the best setup, but....not too bad for a DIY project. the results  (as a disclaimer : I'm sorry all these...

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Icepocalypse Now

                                                    the bundled up photograp...

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