Day 5 of 30 Days of Me!

A Picture of a Place You Have Been Too:

ummm wow. That is another hard one. I have been to A LOT of places that I love, so again, be ready for a lot of pictures!!!

At a stop on our cruise for our senior year Spring Break

Me and Lisa at the Grand Canyon at sunrise. We went to California for our spring break Jr. year

Me and Jenna on a trolley in San Francisco

San Fran

These next few are from my trip to Greece the summer after I graduated from high school. I fell in love with that place.

What you're favorite place you have ever been?

Empty Promises

My church is doing this series called "Empty Promises", it is all about shining light on the idols in your life, some you knew you had, and some you never thought were a problem, but I can tell you one thing, it has been WRECKING me and my friends here in Nashville. Pastor Pete has just been ruthlessly bringing messages about things in our life we have become consumed with, things that we have let tell us who we are, things who we have hoped would give us what ultimately only God can give us.
This last week Pete talked about being an "Approval Addict" and oh man, did I leave that service A MESS, as did most of the people in the room. My friend and community group leader Christina has been blogging about this journey we are all going on through this series. This last week our community group got real raw and real honest about how much approval controls our life. The next day Christina asked us if we were willing to let her share our stories on her blog. Today she shared mine. You can read it here.
But I'm warning you, it's not fun, it's not happy and it's real honest. But I really feel like it's important for us to talk about what we are going through, what we are struggling with, instead of hiding it away, letting it fester and acting like nothing is wrong. It helps to know you're all alone in it, that the people who are right beside you are most likely dealing with something really similar, and a lot times the people you "idolize" or are jealous of are dealing with it too. It's refreshing. So I hope my story can be encouraging, that it can maybe let one of you know you're not alone in this fight, but that is what it is a fight. We can't just say we have the problem and then keep living in it. We have to go into battle against it. So, here we go troops, get on the front lines and fight this, head on, and with hope!

Day 4 of 30 Days Of Me

A Habit You Wish You Didn't Have

I pick at the side of my thumbs until they are raw. It's painful and ugly. I don't know why I do it but most of the time I don't even know I am doing it. I HATE it and TOTALLY wish I didn't have it.

I also crack my knuckles. I wish I didn't do this either, because before too long my hands are going to look like claws.

I shut down around most people. I am quiet and shy and don't let myself be me because I am afraid of not being good enough or what they might think. I would consider this a habit and I HATE it. Much much much more to come about this later too. This last week at church our pastor preached a message that completely rocked most of us. It shed light on issues we had been shoving back into the darkest corner. So now its time to bring them into the light and deal with them.

Anyway, those are the most annoying habits I have that I can think of. If you know me and can think of some more, feel free to share haha.

What are your habits you wish you didn't have?

Day 3 of 30 Days of Me

Sorry I haven't been very good about doing a "30 Days Of Me" post everyday. But hey, life is crazy, and sometimes I just forget :)

Day 3: A picture of you and your friends
GET READY FOR PICTURE OVERLOAD!!
These are the most important people in my life. I love them dearly and don't know what I would do without them.

Day 2 Of 30 Days of Me

Day 2- The Meaning Behind Your Blog Name:

My blog name is a combination of 2 of my favorite songs by 2 of my favorite artists.

The first part: "Something Beautiful" is a song title by the band Needtobreathe. I fell in love with this song from the first second I heard it. To me, it talks about taking a risk, trusting, being consumed and getting something beautiful. We don't know where God will take us, what it will cost or entail, but we KNOW that when we are consumed by him we will become something beautiful, and so will our entire lives.

The second part: "Sometimes The Only Way is Jumping, Hope You're Not Afraid of Heights" is a lyric in a song sung by Gavin Degraw. The song is called "Meaning". The entire song is about how love is the reason there's a meaning to the world. How true is that? in so many ways. The love of God is the only reason there is meaning in this world. The love of one another is the reason there is meaning, without love, what is there to really live for? This particular line is beautiful to me. Sometimes, you just have to jump, and it's scary as hell. Not just in a romantic sense, but in every sense. Usually love is not safe, it's not easy. But the only way is just to jump. It's exhilarating, exciting, scary, fun, tough, and so worth it. Love is always worth it.

Nov. 19th, Come Quickly

To say I am excited might be a slight understatement.

To say I am a complete nerd would probably be pretty appropriate.

Sometimes you just need a night to remember.
To cry.
Then, you can wake up and move on.

Happy First Day Of Fall

Today is the OFFICIAL first day of Fall and I am THRILLED! (Even though its still 90 degrees here in Nashville..bleh)

This also means I can start thinking about Halloween (I Love Halloween!)

I am SOOO ready to be able to start dressing like it's fall, this is my favorite part!
I know I have already posted Fall photos, but since its really Fall now, I thought I would post more of my favorite Fall things!

Day 1 Of 30 Days of Me

1. Recent Picture of You and 15 Interesting Facts About Yourself:

Ok, not a SUPER recent picture, but I've been REALLY bad at taking pics of myself here in Nash

1. When I was growing up my best friends were always boys. I still tend to gravitate towards more guy friends than girl friends. Always been that way. I was even the only girl on a t-ball team cause my best friend was a boy and I wouldn't play without him.
2. I LOVE musicals. I secretly (ok, not so secretly) wish my everyday life was a musical. Seriously, how much more fun would things be, if everyone broke out into song and dance?
   
3. If I could pick one thing to be able to do, if would be to sing. I desperately wish I had a beautiful, powerful voice. Instead, I will keep to singing alone in my car or in the shower.
   
4. I am determined to live overseas for at least a year of my life. Somewhere like London, or Ireland, or Australia.
   
5. I love fairy tale movies, or movies that take you to a magical make-believe world because I miss being able to use your imagination, to make believe. I love escaping into a magical place.
6. I would almost always rather be barefoot (I'm a hippie at heart)
   
7. I don't like being told how to be or act. It always makes me want to push the limits (not a very good quality). And ironically I hate getting in trouble, don't know how these two fit together but they do
8. I want 5 or 6 tattoos, but am also a little nervous about getting them all. So, we will take it one step at a time.
9. I absolutely adore Michael Jackson. I completely understand he had his issues, yes. But did that make him less of a musical GENIUS? no. I cried when I watched his funeral.
   
10. I don't really like chocolate that much. I never crave it.
    
11. I firmly believe that some green chili can make almost anything taste better
12. My family has turned into my best friends.
    
13. People watching is one of my favorite things to do (that sounded a little creeperish).
    
14. I'm a dreamer. BIG time. I day dream all the time. Big, sometimes unrealistic dreams, and I genuinely think I can do all of them.
    
15. I don't care about being "successful" I just want people in my life who know me, the deepest parts, and love me, and who I love. If I have this, I need nothing else.
    

30 Days Of Me

I thought it would be fun to do this challenge.

I think you should join me. Either comment with your answer or if you have blog, post it there and leave me the link in the comment section.

Here we go!!
day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
day 2- the meaning behind you blog name
day 3- a picture of you and your friends
day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have
day 5- a picture of somewhere youve been to
day 6- favorite super hero and why
day 7- a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
day 8- short term goals for this month and why
day 9- something youre proud of in the past few days
day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad
day 11- another picture of you and your friends
day 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have one
day 13- a letter to someone who has hurt you recently
day 14- a picture of you and your family
day 15- put you ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play
day 16- another picture of yourself
day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have
day 19- nicknames you have and why you have them
day 20- someone you see yourself marrying or being with in the future
day 21- a picture of something that makes you happy
day 22- what makes you different from everyone else
day 23- something you crave for a lot
day 24- a letter to your parents
day 25- what I would find in your bag
day 26- what do you think about your friends
day 27- why are you doing this 30 day challenge
day 28- a picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?
day 29- in this past month, what have you learned
day 30- you favorite song

My week in Pictures

Well, I am new at this whole, taking pictures of my everyday life, but I think there is something so beautiful in the "ordinary". So, here are a few pics I took of this week, most of them food related :)

This didn't actually happen this week, but I missed them a lot this week :) (my brother and his amazing family)























Speaking of people I missed this week. I was having some MAJOR Taylor Sossoman withdrawls this week as well. Taylor is one of my best friends from back home. He's been like a brother to me since we met when he was in the 7th grade, just a baby Taylor.













This was my work station at my internship. These were the things that kept me entertained when they didn't quite have anything for me to do. (This was my last week there, I am now done and moving on :) )















My Bubble Tea!! I was so excited when I found a place near by that sells it!
















And I also stopped for some Dippin Dots on the way home from work the other day. This was Strawberry cheesecake! SOOO good!!











Well, there ya go. I know, not real exciting, but I'll get better at it. Hope you all had a wonderful week!!

10 Things I'm Crushing On

1. I LOVE this version of this Gnarls Barkley song



2. That How I Met Your Mother is now playing re-runs every night at 10

3. This bedroom idea. I am planning on trying to the same thing behind my bed...we'll see how that goes.

4. This Tattoo!!! Swooon.
5. Ireland. Can I just go?
6. Hugh. Dancy. I mean, how could you not?!?!
7. Football!! I am so happy football is here! My OU Sooners have already started off the season well! Though my Dallas Cowboys have had a rough start I know there will be many other games for them to break my heart...

8. This dress from Mod Cloth9. Pumpkin Spice Lattes!
10. This RIDICULOUSLY adorable dog. He is my friend Kyle's and his name is Rosco. Seriously, could be get any cuter??

Family Feature

My family is the most important thing to me. I absolutely adore them. I have missed them so much since I have moved to Nashville. So I thought it would help if I talked about each of them on here Not too much information but just enough let you see a little about my favorite people in the world.

I thought it was only fitting to start with my Dad. I love my Dad.

I was very blessed and grew up with a very loving Dad. I never doubted that he loved me. And I never doubted that he was going to support and provide for me.




When I was little my mom would always sing me to sleep, and I remember every now and then my Dad would do the job. But there usually wasn't sleeping going on. Just laughter. He would take songs and change the words and I would laugh and laugh and laugh. I loved it, it was my favorite thing. One song that he would always end with was "I Love You Lord". We would sing it together and I still think of those nights every time I hear it.



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My dad was also my coach in a lot of things growing up. But my favorite was when he coached my high school basketball team. Sure, there where times when it was hard to be the coaches daughter, but I wouldn't trade those years for anything. Being able to play for my dad are some of my favorite memories. My Senior year he even led our team to be State Champs for the first time ever.






My Dad has always supported me in everything I have done. He's always been there cheering me on. That means so much. Even when I did things he might not have understood or necessarily liked he saw me for who I was and loved me through it, still does. He has provided me with the means to chase my dreams, to have so many adventures that most people never get the chance to have. I am beyond thankful for that and could never repay him or tell him enough. Knowing that I will always have that support system in him makes me take chances and follow my heart in what I want to do with my life, the fears are gone.

Top 5 Things I Miss/Love about my Dad:
1. His ridiculous puns/jokes/fun
2. Sitting in the living room watching a good (or not so good) OU or Dallas football game
3. Hanging out in the pool after work
4. Playing basketball in the driveway
5. Playing cards at the kitchen table or living room floor


So thank you Dad. Thank you for being loving and supporting and providing for me. I love you more than I can say and am BEYOND thankful that I get to call you my Dad.