“There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say,’ returned the nephew. ‘Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round—apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything…
Category: Weekly Updates
14/23- A Week of Note
Ever have one of those weeks that were so jam packed of exciting, new, and wonderful things? That at its end, as the adrenaline high begins to fade, all that can be done is to tiredly collapse on the nearest, comfiest piece of furniture and smile upon its reflection? Then, my friends, you understand how…
12/23- Keeping the Faith
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” -2 Timothy 1:7 This is my favorite verse in the Bible. It has brought encouragement and conviction in so many areas of my life and has been used as a mirror to show me my mindset and heart-posture time and…
11/23- Sunday Funday
While occurrences were spattered throughout this week, I find them comparably insignificant to the sweet joy of today. It all began at church. Side note, church has been such a grounding part of my week for a very long time. In all my seasons, God has provided, through church, a place to meet and connect…
10/23- Burpees are the Worst
“Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.” -Mr. Percy (my middle school cross-country coach) I don’t like exercise. It’s true. If I could eat whatever I wanted, yet my body be American-Ninja-Warrior-grade, I would binge-watch Netflix and stuff my face until the cows come home. However, that isn’t how the world works, is it? Yet, I’ve…
9/23- A Bride and a Blustery Drive
Be a bridesmaid- Check! (wasn’t my bouquet a dream?) So much lies in that simple flourish: miles traveled, jokes shared, tears shed, dresses worn, vows declared, goodbyes said. I know they say that the day passes in a blur for the bride and groom, but I feel as if I have suffered the same experience;…
8/23- Shuckin’ the Day Away
“You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that’s about it.” ~ Pvt. Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue, Forrest Gump Anyone who knows me is aware of the fact that seafood is one of my all-time…
7/23: Vroom, Vroom…
“Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole.” ~Dean Winchester, Supernatural This week’s theme has been cars. Old cars, new cars, riding in stranger’s cars, the whole kit and caboodle. You see, I took in my Jeep last Sunday night to get some rust on the doorframe fixed. Since then, I had been using Uber…
6/23- New Place, New Look
Some adventures are only a pair of scissors away. This week, I got my hair chopped! Listen, if you have never cut off a large chunk of your hair before, you have not experienced the incredible catharsis that occurs. Is it due to the symbolism of hacking away years of memories and starting new? Or…
5/23- Camp I Do
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” -L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables This past weekend was one bursting with firsts. First bachelorette party. First night spent in a pop-up camper. First pumpkin spice latte of the season. I traveled down again to Ohio, this time for my college roommate’s…
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