Dust.

For the past few days this song has been stuck in my head:
You make beautiful things.

You make beautiful things out of dust.

You make beautiful things.

You make beautiful things out of us.

My week has been truly beautiful.

Here's to finding more of His simple beauty in this crazy world.

Beauty.

I had a few realizations last week:
God loves me.

God made me.

God gave me beauty.. 

in nature, in friendship, in myself.

This next year I am searching for that beauty.

This next year I will find that beauty.

This next year I will find the complete perfection 

in the world God created.

In the midst of my quest

I will find myself and the beautiful spirit I was given, 

and see the glory of my God!

Here is the beginning of my journey:
I love wondering what all will hold beauty for me.
I love beholding what I think is true beauty.
I love seeing God's artist hand in small, everyday ways.

Six days of searching and one day of taking it all in..
That's my weekly schedule for the next year.

Sweet Summertime.

Well, let's just say that I've been on a REALLY long vacation..

I quit yet another one of my projects.
I gave up. I let myself down.

But here we go again.

I think I can, I think I can.

Quick update:

I've landed a spot (or two) of leadership in Phi Mu,

Evan and I have added yet another tally to our relationship counter,

My old friendships have gotten stronger
and I've created many a new one,

And I am so, so happy.

This summer has started out like any summer should..

I moved into an apartment and I'm living the big girl life!

My roommate and I hardly knew each other,
but now we're the best of friends.

I'm on season three of Gilmore Girls and I'm obsessed already.
I learned to play a new board game with the boys.

I've been working like crazy and even created a website.

Take a peak at the fun I've been having:

In my mind, this is all clearly a success.

The only question I have now is,

what can one-up all the fun I've had so far?

Get to know me.

People have quirks. 

Here are a few of mine:

Tennessee has my heart.

I love elephants.

Grilled Cheese is my weakness.

Grease has been my favorite since I can remember.

My apologies.

Every girl needs a little vaca, right?

This year I spent mine at the beach.

I'm not usually much of a beach-lover..

but I think this trip has converted me.

I had a blast!

Highlights from the trip:

 My southern adventure began in Georgia.

Sweet Al and I were reunited over a delicious Italian dinner.

Then off to the beach. 

No white sand or clear water.. but beautiful sunsets, nonetheless.

After a week of slight burns and lots of beach hair,

we trekked back home.

Making progress.

My room make-over has begun. 

The walls are no longer bright pink!

Check out the color I chose:

Valspar's Peach Taffy was the perfect color for me.

I love the way it turned out!

Now, on to the new quilt for my bed.

I've changed my mind from the brown..

I'm leaning more towards a gray one.

Something like these:

Tuxedo Quilt from Urban Outfitters

Waterfall Ruffle Duvet from Urban Outfitters

OR

Ruched Duvet from PBdorm

I can't wait to see my final product!

AH.

I want this headboard!