Basically.

I want to blog.

But my computer hates me.

Maybe one day soon I'll post again.

Here's the Deal....

My hard-drive crashed.

All my photographs are gone.

All my homework is gone.

Everything, all the programs, every little detail that made my computer "mine" is gone.

My computer=blank slate.

No Microsoft Word, no Skype, no Itunes, no Photoshop. Gone. Gone Gone.

It's been the most draining week of my life.

But

I'm thankful for a supportive mom who always knows just what to say.

I'm thankful for a loving boyfriend who shows me love and grace when I dont deserve it.

and I'm thankful for sweet friends who understand my business and love me regardless.

Now...

If only I can keep my eyes dry for more than one day we'll be all set :)

Teaching is Funny.

I wore a cute striped skirt to teach reading to third graders today. Here is a question one of my students asked me:

"Ms. Amanda, why do you look like a prisoner in that skirt?"

Hahahahah!

These kids are hilarious! :) Gotta love 'em.

Hi.

I want a life.

Perhaps.

Watch this video. Truth.

Perhaps then its fair to say, that when we ignore the prosituted child,

that we actually lend our hand to their abuse.

That when we ignore the widow and the orphan in their distress,

that we actually add to their pain.

When we ignore the slave who remains captive

that it’s us who is entrapping them.

When we forget the refugee,

that it is us who is displacing them

When we choose not to help the poor and the needy

that we actually rob them.

Perhaps the only fair thing to say,
is that when we forsake the lives of others
we actually forsake our own.

Almost There.

Who knew the process of sewing a bag could reveal so much about life to me. 

Anyone who sews, especially hand sewing, knows its a tedious task that requires patience. 

Lesson #1-Patience. I may be tired of waiting to see the end result, but overall I know the end will be beautiful and I will see the big picture. (yes, I'm talking about life and my bag haha). 

Lesson #2- Contentment. I'm almost done with my bag. The body is completed and all I have left is to add the handles. How does this relate? I'm almost there. I want to rush to the end. I want to be done. I want to see the finished result. I'm ready to move forward. However, time is needed to get to the end and I need to be content with that. 

Sorry if this is confusing and makes no sense. I'm not quite sure my brain is making much sense at all today. But thats okay. :) 

So what am I learning in life? To be patient and content. 

Woy.

Ill post pictures when I'm finished. Keep looking :)

Blessed.

Dear Jesus, 

Thank you for wonderful roommates like these ones. 

I'm truly blessed :)

A Rekindled Desire.

It would be a lie for me to say that my relationship with the Lord is wonderful and growing. In all honesty, it has been the last thing on my mind the past few weeks as I've been busy with loads of school work and commitments. It's something I've longed for. It's the one thing that has been lacking. And I've known that. So why on earth did I continue leaving it on the end of my list?

Tuesday morning I couldn't do it any longer. I miss my passion for the Word. I miss my desire to be with Jesus every morning. So I woke up, grabbed my Bible and my journal and just dug in. And the only thing that I could think was why on earth have I been putting this aside.

I love the Word of God. It is the thing that holds me up, keeps me going, draws me closer to Him. I love it. The past year has been wonderful. I've loved waking up (almost) every morning to spend time with the Lord. It's made all the difference. And although my busy schedule will remain busy and my commitments wont change, my heart has rekindled its desire to be with the Lord. Continually. Not just when I wake up. But all day. Every day.



On a side note, I am going home today for the first time in 2 months. It's crazy to think that I was gone this summer, home for a week, then gone for 2 months at school. WHAT?! I'm bringing Matt and can't wait for a relaxing weekend of homework, hanging with my mom, and seeing my dog :) I know, I'm a dork. But I miss him.

AND I'm going home next weekend for a few days too after I go home with Matt! This will be wonderful :) 

Best friend.

My best friend has a blog.

Follow her. :)

She's the most wonderful best friend ever.

Celebrating Love, Being Ten, and a Birthday.

Well well well.. what can I say... 

This weekend was pure love. It was the first time in oh, about three weeks that I've gotten to do something other than schoolwork. Yes, I actually had fun. :) 

To celebrate 6 months together, which is today, Matt and I disappeared for the day to the beach. It was the perfect day and no, neither of us got sunburned. I love him. 

Also, to celebrate 10/10/10 at 10:10:10, my lovely friends hosted a party. The only requirement was that we dress like 10 year olds :) So that is precisely what me and my roommates did. 

We're cute 10 year olds :) 

Today is not only Matt and I's 6 month monthiversary, but it is also my daddy's birthday. No words can express how much I wish I could celebrate with him. He is the man who taught me how to love. He is the man I first loved. He was my hero, my inspiration. I wish I was 10 years old so I could celebrate with him again. I do believe the year I was ten I made him a chocolate cake on his birthday. I may have to make one tonight just because. :) 

So much celebrating in one weekend. Celebrating falling in love with an amazing man. Celebrating a date and time that will never occur again. And celebrating the birthday of the man I will always love and miss, my daddy. 

Me at 20 and 10. There is a scary similarity in these pictures :) Haha.