Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Love you like a love song

Lately I have felt the need to tell you about my Mr. Byrd.
This going to be a very gushy blog post so...you have been warned. (Mom, no whining!)

So we met almost eight months ago in a local pizzeria I was waitressing at. He had come to town with his baseball team for a tournament which made me get called to work. The minute I walked into that pizzeria I was hit with pick-up lines from every direction. And let me tell you,
he was the worst.
He gave me the ole, "Do your legs hurt? Because you've been running through my mind all day."
And the ole so classic, "Do you have map? Because I think I'm lost in your eyes."
It was cheesy.
Best part?
I dated his friend first :)
His friend (which turned out to be a REAL character;glad that didn't work out)
left me his number on a napkin and seemed really sweet. When we didn't work out, being scandalous me, I sought after Byrd. I just felt that I needed to know him.
We talked for awhile and on July 5, 2012, he asked me to be his gal!

Little over a month later, he helped me through the roughest time of my life. I was battling depression because I was forced to re-locate to a new home where I was more than welcome and loved but it was still difficult for me to say goodbye to my childhood home.

We battled through our first college semester together which was a very difficult obstacle for us. Trial after trial was thrown at us. Some we conquered; others we failed.

Now Byrd and I are in an amazing place. I see him on the weekends because I have no car so I have to find a way to meet him halfway through the help of friends. We spend the weekend together and then part ways for the week. I am without a phone right now as well though we still communicate quite well. 

Needless to say, I love the guy. His blue eyes, his quirky smile, his bad pick up lines. The way he can play with a child all day without complaining once. He usually makes me want to laugh and punch him all at the same time. 
He's my best friend.
He's my pain in the butt.
He's my boyfriend.

So gushy post is over now. You guys can stop throwing up and rolling your eyes :) 
Young love...so disgusting!


Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoice with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love Never Fails.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Believe*

Monday, February 27, 2012

Always have a Plan B..

Guess who is an Aunt!!
Just call me Aunt Weezy! 
(nickname from my asthma days. It's awful I know)
Isn't he just precious? He came off the assembly line on Sunday morning at 1:56 a.m.
He weighs 6lbs exactly. 6lbs of cuteness and just adorableness!!
And this is Byrd and I at the hospital begging cute Mr. Baby to come out because it is sooo
late at night!



So today was the first day of the Woman Challenge and Madre and I were pretty lazy about it.
Today was just a tiring day for the both of us :(
She had a long day with Sir Cuteness and Grandma at the doctors and I'm not feeling too awesome.
Buutttttt
we did get some awesome pictures.
Mine:
Today's challenge was to go for a walk and find something picture worthy. 
So this is the trail by my house and every time I walk there now it makes me said because these 
woods use to be full of trees
and nature and simple beauty and now there is barely anything left.
Picture worthy= remembering what use to be.

This was madre's picture of the day. I'm not quite sure why she thought this was picture worthy but oh who am I kidding? Just look at those muscles and don't even get me started on the face.
That's my "I work out because I'm sexy look."
:)

So all in all...an amazing weekend. 
One of my favorites in a while actually.

This is a song dedicated to the Lord..and how thankful I am that He lets me be "Free to Be Me."
:)
Love you all.

Believe*

Friday, February 24, 2012

Why not?

So I am pretty excited about this weekend.
Tomorrow one of my college suitemates is performing at a local coffee shop 
and of course I am going to go and support her. I'm thinking about making a defense sign...

These are my beautifully, awesome suite mates. We were at a masquerade so that is why we are all fancy and awesome in this picture. It is the only I have of all of us together :) The one with the silver mask is the one performing tomorrow.

Before the performance, I plan on grabbing some sushi with one of my most dearest friends.
He's pretty much the bee's knees. We walked together in graduation and he never fails to make me laugh. We shall call him BranMan.

Biggest news of the day though is...you might want to sit down. This is a lot to take in all in one moment.

Starting Monday, some girlfriends of mine and I are doing what I titled a "Woman's Challenge."
Everyday we will have a "challenge" to perform for thirty days.
I am pretty excited. I will keep you updated on the challenges and let you breathe in the awesomeness!

This song is dedicated to a blessed weekend for everyone and lots of SUNSHINE!

Believe*


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Materialistic and dumb..

Today was suppose to be amazing.
It was beautiful outside!
Like so beautiful you regret not shaving your legs all winter because you want to wear shorts beautiful.
Sooo...of course my expectations were very high today. 
I woke up at 9 this morning (to the surprise of my Madre)
to shake my sillies out with my favorite three year old in the whole world.
^This guy (Sir Cuteness) is awesome.
And mine so back off ladies.

So we went to the library where little kids danced and listened to books and played and when it was over we went back to the car and that is when the devastation happened.
Being a poor, slightly abandoned, independent gal, 
I have to sacrifice.
And one thing that a girl can NOT live without is makeup.
Thank goodness I still have that, right?
Second thing...a cell phone :(
That's right ladies...and gents.
This gal is currently without a phone.
When it hit me, for some reason I was depressed. Crying even.
And its not even the reason my phone was turned off.
It was the fact that I am so tired of feeling like a loser and old.
Old mentally...not physically ( no wrinkles for this chick yet. )
I have no car, no phone, and I still feel like I invaded a home.
Which is dumb, I know (don't yell at me, Madre. I know you love me. )
Most of those problems can be fixed by getting job; but what if I fail at that too.

Today has been so emotional for me. 
I keep thinking about past decisions and missing what could have been.
Which is not healthy I know and I would not be the person I am today; not nearly as strong and I would not have found God without going through all my challenges.

I just want to feel like I am worth something. 
I just want a hug...
which is something I usually run from.

The only thing stopping me from eating my feelings right now is
1. the kitchen is sooooo far away
2. everyone is asleep and I am very bad at being quiet
3. for some reason it is against Madre's morals to buy me JUNK food...I mean would it be awful for a chica to have a whole bag of pizza rolls and maybe a heart attack on the side?

I'm rambling...Good night or Good morning. Have pleasant dreams or may your day be sunny and full of laughter.


Believe*



Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Classical music and Tears

Man, did I have an experience today. As you all know, this chica was saved this last Sunday so I am still fresh on the Word. I was just tired of being a mess and ignoring God's knock at my heart. That's it. I did not know any verse's and don't have a favorite chapter of the Bible because honestly I haven't read a single chapter of the Bible. I got saved on faith. I knew two things.
1. I love Jesus.
2. Jesus loves me.
So I started really cracking down on my knowledge today because it finally hit me that if anyone asked me why I believe what I do all I can really say is:
1. I love Jesus
2. Jesus loves me.
Because today I was told about the Holy Trinity and all I could reply with was, "huh?"
I had no idea. Now I know that the Holy Trinity is 
God the Father
God the Son
and God the Spirit.
BOOM! This girl studied and asked some questions :)
I am no longer going to be the girl that says, "huh?"
I am starting in John as I have heard it is the best place to get started. That is where my journey in the Bible begins.

Now you might be thinking where does classical music come in and these tears you speak of?
Well you perceptive one you, being a music lover I always have to have music. 
When I am studying the Word,
classical music feels the air. It calms me and I somehow feel more closer to what I am doing.
I always have a soar of emotions when classical music is around.
This is where the tears come in.
After my study, I prayed.
I can honestly tell you it was the most beautiful prayer that has ever left my lips.
A rush of emotion came over me and 
I suddenly knew everything was going to be alright.

In short, no more Netflix for this girl.
I have a new hobby :)

Its good to feel so...clean?
Clean from the dirt of negativity.
Clean from the confusion of what was right.
Clean...forever.

It is good to finally know the feeling of unconditional love.


Believer*

Monday, February 20, 2012

Walking the hill with swag

So I was in the shower and it occurred to me that I need to get serious with my exercise.
I mean, I am still going to eat a cheeseburger every now and then because I am an American.
But I have a Relay for Life to start preparing for and many float trips with my friends and some Fair Grove boys.
I am making a team for Relay for Life to help fight cancer in the name of my biological madre and my boyfriends sister. The madre has cervical cancer and the boyfriends sister has a rare form of Hodgkins Lymphoma. I'm making t-shirts, smacking on some face paint, and taking the battle to the cancer! Nothing hurts my family without going through me first. So put them in your prayers please, and anyone that wants to rock a cool tshirt and war paint with me just let me know!

So this morning I walk/ran three miles with Madre and Wingman.
It was intense and windy and at one point I'm pretty sure I laid in the road hoping to be ran over.
I'm not sure; everything's a blur ;)
Yeah, I may have whined just a wee bit during the whole duration of the torture...I mean, exercise.
I really need to get some motivation. I use to be so motivated to work out...I guess this means I have finally gotten old. Siggghhh...bring on the retirement!
I hear Veggie Tales: Lord of the Beans so that is my cue to go cuddle up with an adorable three year old and maybe munch on some broccoli. 
So I leave you with a song. 
You're welcome :)




*Believe

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Jesus, Music, and Taxes.

Let me set the scene for you: PJs, Greys Anatomy, and sleepy eyes. That is me right now. The sad part is that I have a nine o'clock wake up call to work out my booty...and I am thinking of every excuse in the book not to go: my throat hurts, I hurt my back, that I lied and I really do love my thighs...yeah that's going through my mind righhhhttt....NOW. But I know I'll wake up to Madre's sad, brown eyes and all my chica's wanting me to go. They should know by know how much of a procrastinator I am.  
Who needs a bikini body when you can eat oreos or a whole bag of pizza rolls?
That ladies and gents is true happiness right there.
The real point of this first blog is that I GOT BAPTIZED TODAY!
That's right.
This chick is saved.
ANNNDDD
I got a free t-shirt. It says, "I've decided."
Now my question for you guys is:
Have you?
No peer pressure.
But when I'm bragging about my best friend, JC, all the time 
and how he has unconditional love for me
and you get jealous and delete me off of Facebook just know
that I will pray for you.
Because Madre says I can no longer "cut" people. 
Because I'm saved.
I'm ending this post with a song..
Because helllooo...I'M AWESOME.
This is the song that I feel best describes me right now.
Take a listen in and remember always the three things that will never leave you:
Jesus Christ

Music

Taxes.

*Believe