photo from SingAHappySong

This is my cousin Emma. Isn't she so adorable?!
So my life is boring. Hey, what happened?! I was watching opera on the arts channel and all of a sudden some stupid local announcement came on! We're talking something typed up on the computer and put on the TV with jazz music in the background. But yes, opera! Very enriching!
I'm reading this book called Captivating and it's awesome! Everyone who is a girl or knows a girl should read it... and yes... that does mean everyone!

Well, today was full of firsts and lasts... which I have noticed is a large part of growing up and becomming an adult. Last time in my senior Sunday school class. Last Sunday to see Nathan. First time to see cousin Jana in ten years. First time to ever see cousins Emma and Cole. The week after Big Stuf will be my first time in AO. Saturday will be the beginning of my last Big Stuf. Life is full of these first and lasts. Unfortunately, however, sometimes we are not always aware of the significance of that event. Any day I walk away from my Mamaw and Papaw could be the last time I see them alive... but I have no way of knowing that on a normal day. The true can be with any of my friends. Any day can be the first of something else new and wonderful in my life as well. That may seem scary and intimidating, but it's also makes life more exciting. Lately I've been thinking A LOT about what's in store for my future, and I am reminded of what Job said to God: "I know that you can do all things. No plan of yours can be thwarted." I know because of Jeremiah 29:11 that God has great plans for Him, and that I should embrace every first and last that comes my way. Sometimes it may be tough, but it's for my betterment as a person and as a young woman of God. I am far from where I need to be though... I struggle with worry and anxiety when it comes to my future. But more and more God is showing me that He has nothing but good things in store for me... even if they don't seem so good at the time. And knowing all this should make me very excited.

Every part, and every detail of our lives is a part of our story. Our story describes the path, the roads, we have taken in this life. As Christians, our stories are about our encounters with God and how He has changed our lives. These stories are for us to share for the sole purpose of bringing glory to God, for only He can take us as lowly beings and turn our lives into something beautiful.

I'M BACK!!!!
Nathan, I guess I would appreciate you transferring all my pictures from UntilLater to here if you do not mind... and... for those of you who missed out on the drama, read about it at http://phusebox.net/user/UntilLater

Nathan wants to be your friend...
Confirm or deny?
Hmmm...