Star light Star bright

So this past weekend was really crazy for me. I knew that once I moved to Nashville opportunities would abound, "celebrities (whether local or global) would become a part of my regular life. That being star struck was no longer an option. But it's not something you get used to immediately. NO, I do not freak out when I see someone famous, but inside I might be say "oh. my. gosh. there is (fill in the blank). Right there, 10 feet away from me!!". This weekend I had more encounters then I did my entire summer here last year.

On Saturday night me and my friend Amy had answered a Tweet about being in an Andy Davis music video. IF you know me you know how much I love Andy. I think he is EXTREMELY talented, and kind of easy on the eyes. Check him out here So the opportunity to be in his music video was really fun for me. So we showed up around 10:45 along with about 20 other girls and 2 guys haha. And of course in very musician style, they showed up about an 45 mins late. But, we all knew it would be worth it. So we piled into a local restaurant called Burger Up. None of us knowing what we would be doing.
Me and Amy ended up across from a guy named Josh and his cousin Audrey. I am so glad we did. They made the night so much fun. It didn't feel like we were at a video shoot. We just sat there at our table and talked and talked while Andy played and the cameras circled round. The only time we felt the pressure was when they asked us to freeze. The entire group had to pick a pose and freeze that way, while Andy was the only one who continued to move. Our table did the classic toast move. Which turned out to be harder to hold perfectly still then we thought. But each time we toasted to something new, like new friends, to hanging out again etc. It was a blast. The shoot ended around 3 am with everyone exhausted but happy. Andy was not the only "celebrity" there. Laura Bell Bundy was the main girl in the video. IF you don't know who that is she has been in LOTS of Broadway shows, she was the lead in Legally Blonde and was in my favorite show, Wicked. We were all trying to compose ourselves :) And now that I have made my big film debut I know it will be hard for all of you to compose yourselves around me. But have no fear. The fame has not gone to my head, and I will gladly sign autographs. :)


OK, so as if that wasn't enough. On Sunday night I went to my church (Cross Point) and I was waiting in the lobby for Amy, when in walks in none other than Taylor Swift. Yes Taylor Swift just walked right into church. Now I am not a Taylor Swift fanatic but I do recognize that she is EXTREMELY famous and EXTREMELY successful. So seeing her literally 5 feet from me was kind of a shock.

THEN on Monday I went to work and got handed a new project. What was this new project? OH, just to call almost every majoy country star on their personal numbers. Either their house number or on their cell phone! WHAT?! It was nerve racking at first but once I talked to a few of them, and they were so nice and friendly to me, the fear left and the fun began. After calling names like Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt, Daryl Worley, LoneStar, Lynard Skynard, Mark Wills, and Rascal Flatts my day was totally made.

So, WELCOME TO NASHVILLE Keisha! What a crazy town this is.

Imagine: Forts

I love these forts. These magical places to escape to. We loved them as kids. Why can't we love them now?

Barney Love

House Love

Oh. My. Gosh. I am IN LOVE with what this girl did with her house!

Can I just have it?

Check it oUt!!

Love that will not betray you, dismay or enslave you,
It will set you free
Be more like the man you were made to be.
There is a design,
An alignment to cry,
Of my heart to see,
The beauty of love as it was made to be

My heart is happy.

I feel the beginning of something great brewing.

That community will be found

And so will strength

both beyond what I thought possible.

Expectant

That's what I am

And The Birds Sing

The other day I was eating lunch at Panera. It was perfect outside so I took my lunch to the patio. As I was eating some birds started gathering around, wanting me to throw em a little somethin somethin. Eventually I gave in. I gave them each a little tear of break off my sandwich. It was plenty for each of them to get their fill. They all flew off and I didn't see them again till they have done what ever it was they were going to do with the bread I gave them. As soon as they got back, they all surrounded me, wanting more. They got closer and closer and when they realized I wasn't going to give them any more, they left. And that was the end.

We are like birds. We gather around God and beg and beg, expecting Him to give us what we want. IF he does, we grab it and then disappear. We go and have our fun with the gift he has given us. Most of the time we don't thank him, and if we do, its quick and as we are running off to enjoy what he had so gracefully gave us. When it runs out, or we want more, or something else, then we come back to his feet. We come closer than before, just asking for more blessings. When we don't feel like he gives it to us, we pull away. We leave. All we want is Him to give us what we ask for and either way, we run away. If we would just believe that he knows more than we do, that he knows that too much of what we want will ruin us. Just like those birds. They had exactly as much as they needed right then.

I find myself doing that lately. God gave me an internship, a place to live, people who care about, a wonderful church, parents who support me all in the town I love. But nope, that's not enough. I want EXACTLY what I want, and I don't want to wait for it.

All of those things are wonderful and I am beyond thankful for them. But I still want more. I find myself pulling away, not spending as much time with Him because I feel lonely (which I see is ridiculous). I want Him to hurry and make my life here perfect and easy. It's foolish, but it's true.

We are like birds..

Wow. I have so much to catch up on!

Things have been so crazy around here.

We have finally moved into our townhouse (pictures to come later, when its all set up)
I am so glad to have a place. I feel like maybe now I can start to get settled and calm down and really start to make this home.

Lately I feel like all day I think of things I want to write about and then when I go to write them, I just can't its like all the thoughts and convictions and lessons leave me. My mind is just in so many places. But I have a plan..and there may be a rush of posts to follow this one.

Miracles

If you watch How I Met Your Mother, you know this is funny.
If you haven't it's still funny
If you don't think its funny, you can just stop reading my blog. We don't get along :) (jk, kinda)

I know the quality is bad, but still. It made me smile. Maybe it'll do the same for you.

Enjoy

This is it

Tomorrow I start my internship.
I'm not gunna lie. I am a little nervous and a little intimidated.
I am going to be working for some pretty big names.
I don't know if you've heard of them:
Dolly Parton
Kenny Rogers
Kid Rock
Lynard Skynrd
The Judds
Cracker Barrel

Just to name a few.

I am also so excited. I know I am going to learn so much and be stretched.
It's going to be good. It's what I keep telling myself.
I tend to shut down when I am around new people, especially ones that are my boss or are intimidating in anyway. I am determined not to do that tomorrow.

I was talking to my mom earlier today and she said exactly what I needed to hear. She said, "You are a competent, passionate, talented, grown-up daughter of the King! Shutting down isn't even an option! You're going to walk in there and tackle whatever comes your way. Remember, He PROMISES to be strong where we are weak!"

I must remember what I know, and what was reinforced while reading "So Long Insecurity". I am a daughter of the King. I am cherished and loved beyond imagination, and I am significant and I have dignity and nothing anyone does can take that from me.

So no matter what comes my way tomorrow and through out this entire internship I am going to remember that. I am loved by the Creator of the Universe. Nothing can defeat me if I don't let it. This should give me more confidence than I need.


I'll let you know how it goes!

Is it too early for this song?
haha. Well I'm just kidding, kind of.
These first weeks/months will probably be hard.
But, I do LOVE it here, and know things will settle down.

And I know that this is my "home" now. Of course home will always be home, but this is my new home. ( confusing enough :))

I also know I am not alone, I have wonderful friends, a church, and of course my Savior. And those moments when I feel alone I know he is there, holding me, singing over me. I should use those moments to run to him.

It's just so stressful, not really having a place to live and be settled, and not having a paying job, and not knowing what my internship will be like etc.

Anyway, I miss home. But mostly the comfort of it. It was easy. And of course my parents.

God never calls us to "easy" though.

Lord give me strength, peace and joy.

Today I wish:


- Distance and time were not directly related

- I wasn't living out of my car/suitcase

- I was a little stronger

- I could just go get my next tattoo

- I had endless amounts of music spending money. There are about 50 albums I want right now

- I was better at cooking

- I used my camera more

- The World Cup was still on. I miss soccer

-i could fall in love the old fashioned way..writing letters across the seas..slow dancing..believing in the simple things..

Been a little absent lately, I know
Be back soon, in full force
Promise.
Moving is exhausting and time consuming.
And emotional.

I love this.

Sleep

The past few weeks it hasn't happened much
No real reason
My body just doesn't want to I guess
Correction, my body REALLY wants to
my mind won't let it.

Real lame
Real

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