Oh the places I will go

So I have been given the opportunity to do what I love most, TRAVEL! I will be traveling around the world in a single semester. I will be going to Mongolia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Israel, Ethiopia, Hungary, and Peru. I will sharing my joys my worries my adventures here. I am so very excited to grab a backpack and travel. I have a long list of things to do to prepare, but I am confident that it will all get done in time. :)

I haven't decided yet, but I want to delete my facebook, frankly because it annoys me to see people use foul language, and bag on people things and life. I am not a fan of negativity. So if I do delete it, Plain and Simple will be my voice to the world, the few or many who choose to read my blog, of coarse.

All that and a Cup of Soup

College presents obstacles that are only experienced when living with someone who is not blood family, and boy oh boy am I experiencing that. Sometimes compromise is needed to make relationships work. But how do you do that when stubbornness prevails, and neither party is willing to back down. I am done fighting to make things stay calm and peaceful. While I held the peace, I lost my self. I need to be able to be me. Cheery, peppy, optimistic me. So that's what I am doing. But not the way I think is best, I am letting God court me, treat me, pamper me. I am His princess, after all.

I am done pointing the finger saying its because of her that I am frustrated or annoyed. Because it is not her fault. I should not give her the power to control my attitude. I am in control of me, my feelings. I am sitting here sippin my cup of Campbell's Creamy Tomato soup, thinking that I have lost my self. I have not stayed true to me. I have been the only one compromising to fit the situation. So here is me taking it back. I have the right. And gosh dang it! I am going to take it. I am listening to Take Me I Am by Lecrae. And unlike me, God takes us as we are. Thank You God. Because I am not perfect and I got thoughts full of selfish ambition and hate. Which is far from what I am. So God, help me love like you love. <3

The little things

I have noticed that we have all had very challenging weeks, well for my that's been an understatement. This morning though, I felt so peaceful when I woke up. Not sure if its because I am exhausted, but I don't feel stressed. So for everyone having a stress filled week, I want to pray peace and joy and all the little things over you. This week, I have focused a lot on " the little things" the details, trying not to be too negative, then I realized God is a detailed person and does all the little things, just like a good boyfriend should do, which has been a struggle. So as encouragement, focus on the little things, like that ray of sunshine that warms your cheek, or that smile a stranger giving you in the hall way. And try to do the little things for others, like really listen to people, I have noticed that that is one of the best things I can do away at college, is just truly, and genuinely listen. 

The little things mean more than people want to admit too. Our society teaches us to focus on the BIG things, like turning 18 or 21, getting married, Graduating, all of which are very important, but what about all the little things that lead up to that, like turning 20, or making smart decisions so you live to see the day after you turn 21. Or the first time you talked to your future spouse, were there sparks? or did you just pass them by? Graduating is a HUGE deal, but what about day 53 of freshmen year? Did it count? or what about day 162 of senior year? what was so great about that? The little things all lead up to the great.

Venting TIme

So, the past isn't something you can just walk away from. no matter what it is one day you'll face it again. thats what i am doing know it is getting to be time to reincorporate past with the new. And so my journey begins.... it starts off with giving it to God trusting he will take care of me. and now begins i am taking one day at a time surrounding my self with those who love me and support me. thank you. if you are one of those people i may not say it enough, but thank you. i appreciate it more than I can express.
First semester is over and i couldn't be more thankful. I am almost done with this year. I hear back from my dream college in a few days... gosh i am anxious. im so excited. tuesday or wednesday needs to be here now! so thats the school news. lets talk about the <3 life. me and my awesome boyfriend have been dating for 4 months... it seems so much shorter. lol time flies. :P which i guess is a good thing. a lot better than the days dreading on day after day. haha he is a sweetheart. Girls take my advice.... don't jump fast and hard into a relationship lol get to know the guy first. it works better :) sorry for taking so long to post again.

Love,
        me. <3

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Promise.

[prom-is] noun, verb, -ised, -is·ing. - something that has the effect of an express assurance;indication of what may be expected.Pinky promise.... what are your thoughts? 

God can heal a broken heart, but He has to have all the pieces.