new soul

So I guess it's been almost a month since my last post. As much as I thought about it everyday and wanted to get on and post, I just had nothing to say. This past month has been one of the most extraordinary growing periods that I've encountered over the past eighteen years. Feelings were hurt, emotions were felt, minds were changed, relationships were broken, relationships were mended, hearts were touched and lives were restored. Although the difficult times are not the happiest, they allow for an opening in our souls for God to enter and take over. As much as we try and try to do things ourselves, there's really no ultimate joy and peace that can be found until we let His love control our every existence. So try new things, experience for yourself what is true and understand that life is a journey. the little things will shape you into the person you are destined to be. we are new souls, we're searching, and luckily, our journey ends with happiness in the arms of God.

This is my song for my life right now... 

of course it changes like every month but I'll enjoy it until a new one comes along. 

BREAK

Sometimes I find it really hard to keep up with my blog posts.....

As much as I would love to post every single day, it's really just impossible. Ever feel like you're just behind on life? Because I do. Being a college student can be so difficult. It's hard to keep up with school work while trying to maintain somewhat of a social life.. Unfortunately I never leave time for myself these days. I've learned this is a hazardous thing to do. It's important to give myself a little "me time". Talk to God, read a book, just think, or do something productive(like clean my room). So over spring break I'm going to be concentrating on me. I won't be posting anything until after because frankly, this blog adds to my already overflowing bottle of stress. Taking some time to clear my head will be good. Everyone needs a break sometimes. But everyone have a happy spring break and whether you're at the beach or just at home, take some time to get to know yourself. You may find you're a lot more interesting than you thought!

Sooo, sometimes we find really cool stuff in Birmingham.
Ever find yourself sitting in your room thinking to yourself, OH EM GEE there is literally nothing to do in this city.
Yeah...me too. But seriously, there is so much! Wherever you are there are always those little hole in the wall restaurants, knick-knack stores, and basically just cool stuff. All you have to do is get your ass up out of the bed and go find them. Last weekend, Allyn and I spent the day wondering around 5 Points, an area of downtown Birmingham. Over the past few months we've visited many popular places located in the general area but never really did our own exploring. SO last Saturday came as a nice surprise when we found local artists doing their THANG on the streets, a LEGIT record store, and not to mention some local protesters. This really made me appreciate the little delights of the 205 and definitely motivated future exploring.

Free Palestine.... Alright, I'm sure.

carousel

This weekend Aaron&I along with our good friends Miranda&Shawn spent our lovely Friday wondering about the Birmingham Galleria. We had a pretty fun little day filled with carousel riding, cookie eating, and picture taking! 

SO EXCITEEEDDD

YUM :)

get silly.

So it was just so good it needed its own post.
 While in Montgomery last week Miranda and I took a little trip to Nancy's to get some yummy Italian ice :)

Mango, eh.

Blue Rasberrrryyy :)

best friends make the best valentines

For that day yesterday best friend and I decided to go road trippin' to Montgomery, AL. A short little day trip but filled with unexpected adventure that made for a great February 14, 2011.

WE...

Did some goose chasing at Shakespeare Park

Visited Grace Episcopal Church. If you have a fascination/obsession with church architecture then this place is for you. Not to mention the backyard playground with a tree house and rope swing :)

Ate some Tomatinos, YUM :)

But of course, ended the day with a lovely gift from a wonderful boy.
Meet, Artie.

botany

 This weekend best friends, Miranda and Allyn, along with our lovely friend-boy's went on somewhat of a triple date to the Botanical Gardens. Even though it's the dead of winter and all the plants are dead, it was still sunny and we found ways to enjoy one of God's beautiful LITTLE GIFTS called nature.