proving myself + shining lights

A few weeks ago I found out that I didn't get a summer job I had applied for. It would've been an amazing experience, and at the time, I was pretty disappointed about not getting it.  Yes, it would've been wonderful, but I'm adopting the true (although cliche) viewpoint that it's just not what God wants for me and that something better will come around.  Recently so many doors have closed for me. It's discouraging and it makes me feel like I'm not good enough. Of course, this is just my insecurities speaking. Interestingly enough...

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good day

today was just dad and I, and it was marvelous! mom is out of town for the day, and so we just did "dad and daughter" things all day.  we re-painted (well, he painted) the kitchen, we got a bunch of cleaning done, went to Wal-Mart and then Pat Catans (I adoore craft stores!), watched Batman Begins and now we're making dinner together. :) hurrah We have a gazillion cords behind our couch, and so we got a large vase [vaaaah-Z] and arranged dried...

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super moon + ginger rogers dress

The famed "super moon" was out last night. granted, it wasn't as gigantic as some people had predicted, but it was still quite nice. I dragged myself outside on our deck, backed up nearly into the pool (eek!) in order to get a clear shot.  :)   ps. this photo is dedicated to Jenn...since she seems to adore pictures of the moon....since she...can't see it herself? ;P  yesterday was also a wedding! I have mixed feelings about weddings....

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modern art = I could do that.

One of my biggests fears is looking back on my life and thinking "I could've done that" then realizing "yeah, but I didn't".  I see the life I want to have and the person I want to be, but I don't know how to get there.   I have so many selfish and vain ambitions for my life. Lord, help me be content in where I am in life right now. that is all.  ...

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