Inspiration of design!

As I sit through my sixth hour of work with 3 more to go, I have been unashamedly glancing... er.... digging through my favorite blogs. So, here are pictures that are inspiration of what kind of crafts I make, and what kind of person I want to be. Enjoy.

Isn't this kitchen WONDERFUL?! So clean, colorful, and welcoming.

If I had to pick my wedding colors today, this picture would define it.

Okay, so I don't want this to resemble the kind of person I am... but I do think it's a pretty clever idea for a pin cushion!

Okay, these long-stemmed fabric roses are TO DIE for. I think about them everyday... that's probably not healthy. But I LOVE them, and I want them in my wedding, house, office, and car for the rest of my life. I usually HATE roses... but these are toooooo cute!


Oh, Martha. You know how to bring color and love into a girls life. One day, I'd like this cabinet.

Valentines Gifts!

Remember that post where I wanted to honor my single friends? Well, I found a fun, crafty idea that I am really glad I went through with!

I got out my trusty Singler Stylist and then...

cut paper bags to fit a CD/note in them.

I sewed up the sides.... and added some stamped letters

And here is the final result! a cute little CD case complete with a little note from me. We're going to have a dinner! Full of single ladies!

Happy Valentines Day, folks! I hope it's a good one!

They will know us by our love.

A lot of times, I think we think sharing our faith with one another can only mean literally opening a bible. And sometimes, we say, "Love those so they can see the gospel in us". These are essential truths in our faith - and I strongly believe as believers, we must share our faith with those that do not believe.

However, this picture captures at least my faith, and my belief that we are to love one another. These Christians are protecting these egyptian-muslims while they pray.

What a beautiful picture. Not a rush to convert these muslims. Christians aren't running at them with tracts to show their love for them... but they are simply showing them love by allowing them to worship in a safe environment.

We forget in every day life how to love one another. I heard a moving story this week of a Church who sent flowers to imams at muslim temples after the 9/11 attacks on America. That is love. How would Jesus himself show love to these people, is what we should consistently ask ourselves when we face our enemies, a coworker, or a friend.

Be encouraged today to love louder.

Snowpacolypse. Snowmageddon.

By the views of the streets, the grocery stores, the news station, and the school closings list..... you might think that the Mayans predicted tomorrow, February 1, 2011 as the end of the world. Its like Y2K.... except it's the mother of all snow storms.

The national guard has been called - they're on standby for tomorrow.

We've been asked to stay inside & not risk our lives beginning at 7pm tonight.

However; there isn't one drop of precipitation on the ground.

Oh well. No School. I'm sleepin' in!

Life Update.

Well, here I am. Still alive, breathing, and catching a laugh.... occasionally. (Okay, a little more than occasionally).

I have lost 7 pounds. This makes me ecstatic. At least three more until February 13. 10 pounds a month = 50 pounds by graduation.... then, i will look good.

I have started my internship... and I enjoy it so far. However, waking up at 5:00 to get to Oklahoma City on Wednesdays is tough. Oh.... to be a big girl & grow up.

Father and I have been spending some good, quality time together. I'm so thankful to be called his child. I'm blessed to be able to have a father who I can spend time with. His blessings overflow for me.

First week of classes went well. I've been spending a lot of time with my friend, Yue Yue. She came from the best country on earth... She is very good at english, and gives me all sorts of foods that I don't exactly like. She and I have become very good friends, and I am loving the time and goofy conversations we have. Please PR that I continue to have good conversations.

Also, I stopped at my favorite restaurant in the Asian District on my way back to Shawnee this week called Cafe Oasis. A lady that works there named Jessica, from Taiwan, told me she would help me speak Chinese! SCORE.

Well, thats all. I'll be updating again soon.

Valentines Day

Alright, people! I need some help!

This valentines day, instead of moping around and wearing black (the last time I did that was highschool... PROMISE), I want to honor my fellow single friends!

What do you think I could do/ give [possibly anonymously] that would be meaningful to my single friends??

Worship.

Last night, OBU hosted a worship night, featuring Shane and Shane. Not only is one of the Shane's married to my favorite artists, Bethany Dillon, but they are also a favorite of mine. However, I noticed something in particular last night. Let me start by saying I don't think the church is called to be 'charis-maniacs' by any means, but... I don't think all worship was meant to be sung in a mono-tone... 'I don't care' voice. For the record, we ARE singing to the King of the Universe, and the God who created our innermost parts.

I am not only talking of worshiping through song in this mini-section of my blog.... We are called, as believers in the God who created every complex cell on this earth, to worship that same God with our lives. We get so caught up in the world we live in, that we forget to worship God outside of a song or the four walls of a Church. We live live with this, "I don't care that you just gave me another breath.. I'm BUSY, God" kind of attitude, which... isn't fair to someone who loves us. He deserves our worship and praise through every moment of every day.

You wake up? Praise God.

You walk to class? Thank God.

You live in community with others? Give God's joy.

He loves us. He loves you. He loves me. He's bothered when I sin. He's bothered when I don't glorify him.... but he LOVES me. The King of the Heavens, and the Earth... Loves me.

Be reminded today of God's love for you. Live your life today to glorify your maker. Live in JOY with him, that you are ALIVE and REDEEMED from sin.