I'm Just People Watchin'


I choose this picture for a few reasons. One, this girl is really pretty (my sister would laugh at me right about now). Two, who would not want to sit at a coffee shop and just look out the window? I know I would! I love to people watch. At the moment I am sitting outside on the patio of my school. In about 20 minutes class will get out again and a swarm of students will start to flood past. Each one of them headed to a destination. Class, dorms, the Caf. Who knows where they are going, or what they have already had to deal with this morning. 

People are not my strong suit. I am not always friendly, and I do not always talk to people. Yet, I have a serious love to watch them and figure them out. It is so fascinating to me how each person has a different story. Each person is at that place for a different reason. Each person drinks their coffee or tea just a bit different and for different reasons. There's a story behind why the creamer goes in first, or why they walk with their hands in their pockets. Behind every simple habit is a person who helped them form it. 

It is all so interesting to me! I could sit on a bench or at a cafe for hours just watching people. Trying to come up with a story in my head of where they came from, what their life is like, and why they are there. Maybe that's a little weird, but I love to sit and observe. 

Do you people watch? Do you enjoy just sitting around and watching crowds?

Day By Day


The future is something that seems to be talked about a lot in college, and even more in every day life. This morning at my staff meeting we were asked the question "What is God showing you, or what have you been thankful for recently?" My answer was His presence (but thats a completely different topic then what I want to discuss right now.) Most of my co workers answered that God has been showing them contentment in their future.

I know that as a college kid I constantly get asked "What are you going to do with your degree?" This question is maybe just phrased differently for different stages of peoples lives. Whether it be "What colleges have you applied to?" "When are you going to get married?" "What does your significant other going to do?" "When will you have kids?" Each question may relate to someone. Yet, each question just makes us worry about the future.

I am completely guilty of this! I am a huge planner (most of you should know this if you are a regular around these parts). I constantly think about what I am doing next weekend, for my birthday, spring break, summer, fall classes. All future activities. Lately, God has been teaching me that we aren't promised tomorrow, and we do not know what the future holds. We literally must take it day by day. The question for someone like me is how do I find that balance then?

Each and everyone of us must learn to find the balance of planning for the future, and yet just enjoying the now. Some of us learn this faster than others. For me this isn't an easy task, but God's been helping me through it. I am utterly enjoying each conversation, person, friendship, assignment, and activity that He throws my way. I'm realizing that by doing this and enjoying the process joy comes with it! I actually enjoy school and friendships, and that is a joy that only he can give. Which is a huge blessing! 

Are you learning to trust God with your future? What has God been showing you lately?

A Weekend Of School Activities

 Happy Monday Friends!! How are you today? Today I am not going to complain that it is Monday! I just must get through the week!

This weekend was really fun for me! Full of school activities! Friday night I went to an event here at CBU called Woofest. It is pretty much an all male talent show. The male Resident  Advisers put it on. Guys sing, dance, and do card tricks. Then at the very end all the RA's get up and preform together. It was so fun! Seriously so entertaining to see guys get up on a stage and preform! I really enjoyed myself!


Saturday I got to just relax around the house with my family, and then that night I went to a basketball game. CBU played our rivals APU. It was such an intense game! We won 74 to 55.


Sunday was a nice relaxing day! I went out to lunch with a friend, ran errands, and hung out at home. 

How was your weekend? Go anywhere adventurous? 

Just A Few More Hours


Dear Week, I am thoroughly over joyed that you are over with. This week has been so stressful and busy! However, I can honestly say it wasn't has bad as I thought it was when I was going through it. I was really busy, but I had fun. 

Dear Weekend, This basketball game at school tomorrow is going to be awesome! I really hope my school wins!

Dear Design Program, You are kicking my butt! I have had to work on 3 different projects this week, which really doesn't seem like a lot. However, I was so stressed out! Hopefully it gets easier as time goes on.


Writers Block and Randomness

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Well I don't have a post planned....but I liked that quote about writers block. When writers block hits it feels like the people and ideas in my mind are just empty. There's nothing there...just empty...

So there is somethings to remember on this Thursday. Those points are something that have been a constant reminder to me in this past month. 


Also a picture of a kitty. Since I really want a kitty and this one is just plain adorable!

A Boy vs. A Man

A friend of mine sent me this article written by Jarrid Willson. It's a short list of the differences between dating a boy vs. dating a man. Dating is something that I have been struggling dealing with as of late. I find it awkward and weird. Getting to know people is hard work, and I would much rather just be like BAM okay we know each other. Not to mention how do you know if a guy is worth your time anyway? See such problems...yuck!

Anyway here's the list that Jarrid gives. Check out his article too!

10 Differences Between Dating A Boy Vs. Dating A Man
#1 A man will own up to his mistakes. A boy will make excuses for them.
#2 A man will respect your purity. A boy will let his desires control him.
#3 A man will respect you no matter the circumstance. A boy will respect you when he wants something in return.
#4 A man will do whatever it takes to provide. A boy will make excuses as to why he can’t provide.
#5 A man will prepare for the future. A boy lives in the moment.
#6 A man looks to gain the respect of your family. A boy look to gain popularity from people around him.
#7 A man is firm in his beliefs. A boy changes his beliefs depending on the girl.
#8 A man has integrity. A boy makes promises he knows he cannot keep.
#9 A man will always take an opportunity to learn. A boy thinks he knows everything.
#10 A man seeks more than just beauty. A boy seeks beauty so he can show off.
What would you add to the list? What differences have you seen in your own life?

Weekend Recap A Day Late

This post was suppose to be yesterday. Around noon-ish....and then I was working on a design project....then my mind went crazy....and nothing was working like I wanted it to. Hence why this weekend recap is a day late. My mind is still scattered.

However, my weekend was busy and so fun!! Saturday morning my sister and I were taken to Crystal Cove State Beach. I mean the name alone would draw a dreamer like me in! I had been worried last week that it would be to cold, but thankfully it was nice and clear! 





We all had so much fun exploring and taking fun pictures! It was beautiful! Welcome to winter in California! We had lunch down there, and then went over to shopping center where I got macaroons! That seriously made the day even better if that was possible!



That night my sister had some friends over and we played spoons, catch phrase, and watched We Bought A Zoo. Which if you haven't seen it is seriously an adorable movie!


Sunday was a day I had been looking forward to since the Sunday before. Kristen, my best friend, her fiancé, and family were going to check out her wedding venue! I got to spend the whole day with my best friend! It was a blast. We went to church together, I got to see her soon to be condo, the venue, and have a nice night with her. It was perfect! 

How was your weekend?