Warmed My Heart.

Such an encouraging video of giving of the love we have from Christ to others who have done so much for us.

Just watched this and I thought I would share. Former President Bush is such a kind warm hearted man and I am so proud to say that he was my President. This just shows the love that Christ has for him, he in return spills out to those around him. We should all be encouraged to do the same.

Love Like Their's.

There is something I've learned as I've grown up these past 21 years. One of them I would have never believed would have been true probably 3-4 years ago... and that is... my parents are actually really cool and are actually really incredibly smart.

Not knowing myself, they have taught me so much. And recently or more in the past year I've really loved hanging out and spending time with them. This makes me happy, but in some ways makes me sad that it took me 21 years to actually come to this realization.

I find myself at this age, calling them, asking them for advice, laughing at their jokes, doing fun things with them, and just wanting to learn from them.

They are some of the coolest inspirational people I know. I do look at them as my elders and those whom I look up to and obey as it says in the Bible, but I also look at them as my dearest and truest of friends that I know will always love me for me.

These past few days I've been quoting them which sounds weird... but some of what I'm about to show you is very enlightening.


I know we all know this, but it is good to be reaffirmed by it:

"Relationships aren't just a give give give relationship or a take take take relationship, it has both giving and taking involved, and it is so important."

"What you don't like in someone else is something you don't like in yourself"

and my absolute favorite... it's actually a quote from Winnie the Pooh, but my dad loves to say it to my mom... and I think it's the cutest thing ever...

"My favorite time of the day is when you and me become we." 

LOVE IT.

  Love them so so much.

Something I hope for one day is to have a love like my parents. They love each other through Christ and that is the only way a healthy marriage will ever live. Love Christ. Love others just like He absolutely loved us.

I hope you all are having the best Thursday!!!!

Domestication.

While becoming more domesticated has become one of my new hobbies... as you'll see by these next few pictures... I do miss the occasional just pick up at the store and nibble on food. But the sense of accomplishment has taken toll on me and I can't stop. haha. I guess all will end once I move into the house. Hopefully the boyfriend won't mind me using his kitchen a time or two. I bet he won't if he gets a bite of it. Haha. Well I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday. My Wednesday will consist of homework, laundry, and putting together my things for recruitment 2011! WOo! Go greek. I cannot wait till August 5th. 

 Oreo Cookie's. NOMMY.

 The finished project definitely didn't look like the picture, but close enough haha.

Thank you www.veryculinary.com

YUMMY BBQ onion rings. My sister loved them. 

Well  I hope you all have a great day. Go out there and try being domesticated. It's kinda fun. HAHA. 

P.s. Go visit the new website I'm obsessed with... 

http://pinterest.com/

DELICIOUS.

Could these look any more delicious?!?!?!

http://veryculinary.com/2011/03/22/oreo-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Yes, I will be attempting to make these later... and I will post my results. HAHA.

ps- if you want to attempt the recipe is

Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 24 gigantic cookies
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 13 minutes

Ingredients
• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 package Double Stuff Oreo cookies

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with a mixer until well combined.  Beat in eggs and vanilla.

In medium bowl mix the flour, salt, and baking soda.  Slowly add to wet ingredients along with chocolate chips until just combined.

With a cookie scoop, form balls with the dough.

Place one ball on top of an Oreo cookie, and another ball on the bottom. Seal edges together by pressing and cupping in hand until Oreo cookie is fully enclosed with dough.

Place onto parchment or silpat lined baking sheets and bake cookies for approximately 13 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.

From... www.veryculinary.com

LOVE IT :) great website! 

Acceptance.

Have you ever dreamed to find someone who completely accepts you, for you? Whether that's your best friends, a friend, a family member, or boyfriend, or maybe just someone random off the street. Someone who accepts that we are all flawed, we've all stumbled, and we are all continuously choosing the wrong decisions for ourselves?

I know I have. 

I do it everyday whether I would like to admit it or not. I continuously put up walls that protect places where I've messed up and hide what I'm really thinking.

Today in church... I know... this is the last thing you want to read. Ha. But today in church... We discussed John 4:1-42.
If you've never read it, I encourage you to read it. (Read it slowly because what I got out of it today I don't know if I would have ever thought this haha.)

It's about a woman that Jesus met at a well. She was searching for something and didn't even realize it. She was searching for something that our hearts search for everyday... and that's acceptance and satisfaction.

Something my pastor said to the congregation hit hard on me...
I constantly am looking to some kind of acceptance or satisfaction...
Something I never really thought about is... we are already accepted and can find our full satisfaction with someone who wants us dearly (Christ).

God knows everything that has happened in our lives and he knows what else is going to come in our lives. He knows when we will fail and he knows that we will mess up.
Our human flesh is designed to fail so that one day we will realize our real need of Christ.

So... this is one thing I am going to try to live by... not just that Christ died for me and so I should spread the word... but also...

that I am:
COMPLETELY known about and dearly LOVED by God -- so that I don't have to go looking for acceptance or satisfaction from anyone or anything.

He is the only person that I don't have to cover up my flaws, I don't have to hide myself and my fears, because He already knows them and has loved me anyways and begs that I come to Him... so I don't have to search for my acceptance any longer. All my satisfaction comes from Him. Now I just need to stop searching and start really living.

I hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday afternoon, whether in sunshine or rain. Everything is a blessing in disguise.

vegas vegas vegas.

Oh what can I say about Vegas... I can honestly it will be a one time experience for me. It was so much fun to hang out with some of my best girlfriends, but all I can say is Las Vegas, Nevada is another world. No offense to those who love Vegas... but I just don't see how people can live there. I sure am thankful to live in the south. It is definitely where I belong. Haha. As promised here are some pictures from VEGAS. But I do have to say... it wasn't so bad that we basically got everything free... hahaha. Love those promoters.

 TIFFANYS :)

WELL. That's the end. I hope y'all enjoyed my pictures from Vegas. :) I hope you all are having a wonderful THURSDAY. Tomorrow is FRIDAY woooooo.

Packing and Being my ADD self.

 

TODAY. I am packing for Las Vegas and studying my Meteorology materials. Since I'm ADD and all I decided to make a collage of some of my friends. Haha. Trying to stay productive, but it's so hard when so much is on my mind. 

LATER. I will be greeting my friends who will be on the Las Vegas trip as well. We are all celebrating our good friend Mary Alice's birthday again. Haha. This will be a trip that we will never forget.

  Mary Alice is the one in the middle.

HAPPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN MARY. LOVE YOU.

"Contentment comes in being comfortable with your own gifts and not longing for someone else's... give God the glory for what you have been given."

Thank the Lord every day that you are even alive. That you get the chance to preach His Words and The Gospel to those around you and share this freedom that we've found in Christ. It's such an amazing gift and the only gift that ever matters, so why wouldn't we want to share this great freedom we have found? Don't keep it to yourself. SHOUT it out. We are free in Christ. 

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!!!!

Viva Las Vegas.

What to pack. What to wear. 

Packing list thus far. Comment if I left something off:

• Cute dresses
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Cute Shirts
• Bathing Suit
• Skirts
• Cover up
• Panties
• Bras
• Sports bras
• Nike shorts/ Yoga pants
• Socks
• Work out shirts 
• T-Shirt
• Sweater

•  Wedges 
• Chacos/ Rainbows
• Heels
• Tennis Shoes  

• Deodarant 
• Make up 
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Razor
• Jewlery
• Body Wash
• Tooth Brush-Tooth paste
• Hair brush
• SPF

• Phone charger
• Phone
• Camera
• Camera Charger
• Books
• Meteorology book (yes, I'm trying to still be studios haha)
• Purse
• Pool bag

I believe that is all... but I would completely appreciate it if y'all could let me know if I left something off. 

I also loved these Vegas wardrobes.

   

What do y'all think?! Haha.

If only I could afford these kinds of outfits. I guess I'll look around for something close to it. Haha. Have a wonderful NIGHT :) 

Blog of Pictures.

I'm sorry for this blog of just pictures. I've been sitting here for 30 minutes trying to think up something witty to talk about... or just explain my life right now as it is, but all of that sounds just boring to me... so if it's boring to me... It'll be boring to you. Haha. 

All I know are just a few things:

1) 1 more month of summer... WHAT?!

2) I love my family and friends.

3) I love my boyfriend... Payne Thornton. (sorry for embarrassing you babe. haha)

4) I cannot wait till Las Vegas on Thursday

5) I can't wait till MSU football season 2011!

6) I LOVE GREEK LIFE and being  GAMMA CHI

7) Payne... we need to visit Dianna and Joe in VA. 

8) MY junior year is going to ROCK. And I cannot wait.

Here are those pictures of my life I promised. Haha.

Payne taking the beer challenge at Ptolomey's

Brandon Reese helping in the attempt and conquer.

Fun on the Coast with great friends.

Pro's at Celine Dion. Get it.

Fun at the bar.

Cob showing off his "perfect" tie skills at the wedding.

Cuties at the wedding.

"Sigma Phi Epsilon" wedding chant.

(Look at Maggie being part of the frat haha)

My handsome and wonderful Boyfriend. So grateful for you.

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

1 Peter 4:8

So sad... but I am trying to work on living out this verse. Loving others no matter what and loving myself no matter what. 

 

I hope you all have a wonderful TUESDAY. 

Ps.- Happy Belated 4th of July.