Reminiscing.

Well, I graduate college in a mere two months. Can you believe it?

So, in lieu of my reminiscent attitude.... here are my top 10 favorite memories during my time in college [that I can share to the world wide web]: (in no particular order)


1. OBU Hut Staff 2008 - this was literally the best summer of my life.... and it would take something pretty amazing to steal the title. I met some of my best friends; and I worked with people I call family even today. (Love you, Eager Kev, Hypochondriac & Grande) Somehow during the summer, we created a 'gang', won a 'most likely to revolt award', got our golf-cart privileges revoked, and invested in students lives. Gosh. What a good time of my life!

2. Pledging Theta Sigma Chi - I did not want to be in a social club. People told me not to join, and it wasn't the coolest thing to do at the time. But... today, my sisters in Theta are by far my closest friends on the planet! It's true. I was once hazed......... and it was fun, then we got in trouble. Now I have a story to tell.

Oh, I also got tackled for stealing a pledge book from another sorority. BOOM SHACKA LACKA.

3. Information Gathering & Research - This was my most time consuming and hardest class. I spent the entire semester researching and writing about how a victim of Human Trafficking can initially begin a journey of recovery to a safe house - you can read my paper here.

4. Vandalizing Kevin & Kyle's apartment.... we broke in and moved everything around.... they got us back by dumping mountain dew on us.... fun times.

5. Being so involved - In high school, I wasn't involved at all. In college, I've been involved & co-chair of practically everything. It was my only goal for college, and I achieved it!

6. Living in WMU - we had a party everyday. We played nertz until 3 AM... we laughed together, cried together... it's where I pulled my very first all nighter.

7. My first TWIRP date - boy, was i swooning over that boy or what!? ha! We went out to eat at Hideaway (I paid, of course!... because The Woman Is Required to Pay) and then we went to my house and tye-died shirts. It was a fun night. I then dated the boy my freshman year.

8. Spring Break 2010.... I traveled across the US with two friends. We went looking at Grad Schools, went to the beach, and lived life.

9. Realizing through a series of unfortunate situations that Jesus is all I need. It literally took stripping me of my desires, and my best friend... which was hard. Through the process, I was molded into a completely different person. I'm thankful for that.

10. Friday Night Traditions with my Roomies of aPARTYment 10.

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??