A few random thoughts

The moon last night was in rare form - a perfect crescent. Light has taken a rather prominent role in my thoughts of late. The entire moon was still visible, but the brightest part was so bright that it did not fit with the rest of the moon.
The light shines brighter than the darkness.

A friend of mine said the sky was "fire blue" yesterday...what a concept. Does that not just blow your mind? Fire blue. Google it. The sky was seriously the same color as all of those Google images.
Is there a Fire Blue Crayola Crayon yet?

I just made one of the most incredible purchases ever. You'll have to wait a while to find out. It's a surprise (and we all know how I am when it comes to those...GREAT). I hate when I get myself into this kind of trouble.

On another front, I just found an internship with Crayola that I may possibly be interested in applying for at some upcoming date, however, said internship is a six-month program that would require me not being at school for a little while because Crayola calls Pennsylvania home.

Malloreigh Elizabeth Land

My neighbors, Michael and Katie, (Michael works with my dad and Katie used to go to school with me) had their baby girl today. Malloreigh Elizabeth, I am honored to share part of my name with you. =) A 6 pound 12 ounce bundle of joy.
wow.
I'm seriously turning into my mother. I just cried over this little baby girl. In the midst of a time when so much seems to be broken, God restores. He brings life. Hello Ezekiel 16:4-6

"On the day you were born your cord was not cut, nor were you washed with water to make you clean, nor were you rubbed with salt or wrapped in cloths. ⁵ No one looked on you with pity or had compassion enough to do any of these things for you. Rather, you were thrown out into the open field, for on the day you were born you were despised.  ⁶Then I passed by and saw you kicking about in your blood, and as you lay there in your blood I said to you, “Live!”"

what a promise. 

oh, hello insecurity

So we have this art project (shocker..I'm in a painting class).
It's a self-portrait.

Guess who completely freaked out?
You're right, this one.

tangible presence

"When the priests came out of the holy place, the cloud filled the LORD's temple, and because of the cloud, the priests were not able to continue ministering for the glory of the LORD filled the temple." - 1 Kings 8:10-11

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Sometimes I wish I could just scream at people. I'm not angry or upset or frustrated or bugged or agitated or perturbed.


But..could you...just..open...your..eyes...
and see.
be blinded  by a light far greater
than the light bulb ideas in your head.
those swimming dots you see are just a figment.

Sometimes I wish I could just yell

THERE IS A GOD OUT THERE WHO IS RIGHT HERE.
He is here. He is the still, small voice
not the thousand running rampant in your head.

BE.QUIET.
BE.still.
and listen.
see.
hear.
breathe.
Yahweh

Who can dwell in the Lord's tent and live on His holy mountain?

1. one who lives honestly
2. one who practices righteousness
3. one who acknowledges the truth in her heart - my mind knows it, but I have to teach my heart
4. one who does not slander - words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
5. one who does not harm her friend
6. one who does not discredit her neighbor - cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
7. one who despises those rejected by the LORD
8. one who honors those who fear God
9. one who keeps her word whatever the cost
10. one who does not lend her money at interest
11. one who does not take a bribe against the innocent

Where are you living?

Psalm 15

Sugar cookies for breakfast? ... check

Juli and I made the most wonderful sugar cookies in the world last night...and put icing on them. If we were any older we would probably shoot ourselves, but they are sugary goodness from heaven!
I also spent a little time in Moon yesterday. My walk back to Morgan was absolutely incredible. My art professor said a few days ago that there is no black in nature and I saw that first hand last night. I sat outside for the longest time just pondering creation and the colors around me. I was floored.
Today is the first day in my dress-up week. My advisor laughed at me after hearing my answer to his question about my nice attire. Dress for success. Carson Conway. (Whose birthday is May 20. I will never forget.)
He approved my classes for next semester and calmed my fears about post-graduation life and even about taking Spanish with Jen Correy, which is a leap in and of its own. He also understands why I am so demanding when it comes to my Keds. I want them to be clean. When I accidentally walk through mud, I get upset. It's completely my fault, but it still bothers the mess out of me.

Speaking of Keds, wearing them without shoe laces is like riding a bike with no handlebars...no handlebars..

Oh, so here are my classes for next semester:
1. 2-D Art w/ Dreyer 9-950a MWF
2. Western Lit w/ Tenger 10-10:50a MWF  (I'm taking Modern Brit w/ her right now)
3. Romantic Lit w/ Trolander 12:30-1:45p TH (my advisor, Jane Austen & Lit Studies prof)
4. Early 20C Art w/ Troy 2-3:15p TH (I've taken 3 art history courses w/ her)
5. Renaissance Lit w/ Taylor 3:30-4:45p TH

Summer:
Spanish 101 & 102
40 hours of work / week

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Okay so that's how things are shaping up right now. I'm kind of excited about it...a little nervous because of all the intense Relay for Life stuff that's going to be happening at the same time, but I think it'll be alright as long as my committee does what they need to do! I have confidence in them.

Okay, class time.
love you guys