Photo shoot in the pumpkin patch with the Drinkas. New things in my life:
1. Blentec Total Blender
Matthew and I have been wanting this amazing piece of machinery. And thanks to our Costco membership we found it for a good price. Let the blending madness begin!
2. Bangs
I have been growing my hair out for awhile now and want to keep it long but did not want it to be boring so I decided to go for bangs. I haven't had straight across bangs since I was 7 and was always a little hesitant to get them but with some encouragement from a good friend I decided to go for it. My forehead tickles and they will take some getting used to but so far the response has been good. What do you think?
3. The Last Lecture
My dad and I are going to read this book together. I have heard good things about it and am excited to bond with my dad as we discuss it with each other. 1st step: Get myself to Barnes and Noble to buy a copy!
4. Work Hours Cut
I just found out this week that my hours at work are being cut. Matthew and I are now having to do some serious talking and praying to figure things out. I feel stuck between 2 thoughts. The first thought is that I absolutely love my job. I love the people I work for and the people I get to serve and minister to through my job. I have learned and grown so much through this position and have become a part of the family I work for.
On the other hand, I have never felt a calling to pursue a career. Matthew and I have felt that I need to work as much and as hard as possible in this season to prepare for the future. The future being to start a family and for me to be home with our kiddos. Losing these hours is going to greatly effect our ability to prepare for the future as we feel like we need to at this time.
5. Katie Myers
Since I got married having close relationships with other women has been a struggle. I have been desiring a best friend for quite awhile now. Katie is my new and old best friend. We were super close in high school but lost touch after graduation. After we moved to Austin I reconnected with her. Katie got married just after we did and lives in Austin. Over the last year and a half we have been able to pick things back up and I have truly enjoyed her friendship. I realized in the last month that God is providing an incredible relationship for me through Katie and I was challenged to pursue her more. We have been hearing all about biblical community at church and I felt a challenge to live that out specifically in my relationship with her.
I think I have always been afraid to pursue relationships because I feared that I would be rejected, or they would not desire the same depth of friendship. I am learning there is risk because people aren't perfect and we will let each other down. But in choosing to pursue this friendship I have gained incredible encouragement and accountability and someone who will share in my joys and my struggles.
6. Babies (I AM NOT PREGNANT AND WE AREN'T TRYING!)
My desire to be a mom is bubbling up within me.
1. Blentec Total Blender
Matthew and I have been wanting this amazing piece of machinery. And thanks to our Costco membership we found it for a good price. Let the blending madness begin!
2. Bangs
I have been growing my hair out for awhile now and want to keep it long but did not want it to be boring so I decided to go for bangs. I haven't had straight across bangs since I was 7 and was always a little hesitant to get them but with some encouragement from a good friend I decided to go for it. My forehead tickles and they will take some getting used to but so far the response has been good. What do you think?
3. The Last Lecture
My dad and I are going to read this book together. I have heard good things about it and am excited to bond with my dad as we discuss it with each other. 1st step: Get myself to Barnes and Noble to buy a copy!
4. Work Hours Cut
I just found out this week that my hours at work are being cut. Matthew and I are now having to do some serious talking and praying to figure things out. I feel stuck between 2 thoughts. The first thought is that I absolutely love my job. I love the people I work for and the people I get to serve and minister to through my job. I have learned and grown so much through this position and have become a part of the family I work for.
On the other hand, I have never felt a calling to pursue a career. Matthew and I have felt that I need to work as much and as hard as possible in this season to prepare for the future. The future being to start a family and for me to be home with our kiddos. Losing these hours is going to greatly effect our ability to prepare for the future as we feel like we need to at this time.
5. Katie Myers
Since I got married having close relationships with other women has been a struggle. I have been desiring a best friend for quite awhile now. Katie is my new and old best friend. We were super close in high school but lost touch after graduation. After we moved to Austin I reconnected with her. Katie got married just after we did and lives in Austin. Over the last year and a half we have been able to pick things back up and I have truly enjoyed her friendship. I realized in the last month that God is providing an incredible relationship for me through Katie and I was challenged to pursue her more. We have been hearing all about biblical community at church and I felt a challenge to live that out specifically in my relationship with her.
I think I have always been afraid to pursue relationships because I feared that I would be rejected, or they would not desire the same depth of friendship. I am learning there is risk because people aren't perfect and we will let each other down. But in choosing to pursue this friendship I have gained incredible encouragement and accountability and someone who will share in my joys and my struggles.
6. Babies (I AM NOT PREGNANT AND WE AREN'T TRYING!)
My desire to be a mom is bubbling up within me.
