Photography: part 2

Hey friends! This post is going to be about photography, but I guess you could've seen that from the title. *Haha

Okay, so, as I've said in other posts photography is something I'm really interested in. I've kinda run into a bit of a problem - I have absolutely no idea what field of photography I want to go into! Oh, Lord help me.

I kind of want to try a lot of different fields, like, try a bunch of different things; but that could get really expensive.

I mean, I don't know if I want to be a wedding photographer or take pictures of nature, or be a family photographer.

Like, right now I've just been limited to taking pictures outside my window on my phones camera. Which I love doing, but if I want to pursue this professionally or as just a hobby I want to do it in a way that's going to make me happy.

This post is more just trying to get my thoughts out there. Ya know, just trying to make sense of what's going through head. Because right now, I'm just so confused. I know I'll figure it out; but it's just like ahhh! What am I going to do?!

Anyway, that's all for now. Thanks for reading.

~With Lots of Love

More rambling

Hey friends. It's been awhile since I've been on here; and as you can see from the title, this will be some more rambling. Mainly just what's been going on in my life since my last post. So here goes.

Well, as some of you know, I went for an eye exam on February 7th. I was told that my glasses would be ready in 5 to 10 days. Haha, well 18 days later I get them. Which I guess isn't that bad; but when you're hoping to get your license soon - having to wait wasn't much fun. Now I'm going to have to wait even longer to get my license because we are going to be getting some unpleasant weather - which is supposed to last pretty much all week. So I probably won't be getting any practice in this week unless the weather is willing to cooperate.

Moving on. I'm still looking for a job. I called a place on the 19th just to see if they had a chance to look at the application I'd sent in. They told me they were looking at applications because they are hiring. Well, I haven't heard anything back yet; and it's been a week. So I'm going to start filling out more applications throughout the week. I'm really hoping I'm able to get a job. I've been praying about it, and I know if it's meant to be, I'll get one. I'd just like to be able to have some extra cash so I don't always have to be so frugal. I mean, being frugal is a good thing; and it'll more than likely help me later in life - but I'm almost 18. I'd like to be able to afford a car of my own; and perhaps a place if my own if need be. Not saying the later will happen, but ya never know. So if I could get my readers to pray that I get a job, it'd be much appreciated.

Onto another topic. Pinterest, ah my new obsession. I know what you're probably thinking "this girl gets obsessed with everything" and that may very well be true; but Pinterest is super cool. I've found quite a few things that I want to try - including my next hair cut and possibly color. Also, I've found some really cool nail designs; and as soon as I get new polish, I'm going to try some if them. It's just an all around cool sight. If you're not on it, I suggest you give it a whirl. There's craft ideas, home decor, fashion, beauty, pretty much anything you can think of.

Hmm, what else has gone on in my life...? Now that I think about it - not a whole lot has been going on. I mean I pretty much do the same thing every day. Yes, this Blogger leads a very boring life most of the time.

Okay, let's move on. Oh, I know something - I've been thinking about maybe getting into the art of flower arranging. It just seems like it'd be pretty fun; and it'd give me something to do. I did jewelry making for awhile; but I ran out of clasps and haven't been able to get more. It is something I enjoy though. Also, I could also do photography with flower arranging. Ya know, just taking pictures of my work, uploading them onto Facebook, Pinterest and maybe Instagram. It's kinda been on my mind of late; and that's another reason why I need a job. So I can pursue the things that I want. Because right now, I can't afford everything I'd need for all of it. So, anyway, yeah that's been on my mind.

Something else that I've been thinking about is my book. I'm kinda sorta thinking about writing one. I've got this idea; and I've written some if it down, but it just doesn't seem to be coming out the way it was in my head. I don't know, does this make sense? It just doesn't seem to have enough detail. I just need to have time to perfect it I guess. Haha, who am I kidding, I just need time. I know I said I don't do much, but I kinda want to keep it a secret; and 9 times outa 10 I don't have a lot of privacy. I could do before bed, but I'd be up all night; and yeah, probably not a great idea. I'll figure something out eventually.

Oh, one more thing. I recently saw a picture, I believe on Pinterest, that really got my attention. On the picture it said "Don't ask God to guide your steps if you're not willing to move your feet." I saw this and I thought to myself 'maybe this is why your life isn't going anywhere' because I pray that God will guide and direct my steps; but I don't change anything. I mean, if I want Him to guide my life, I'm going to have to change. I'm going to have to move my feet. It's just that those fears get in the way; and stop me from doing it. I'm not trying to make excuses or anything. I'm really trying to change that. It's why I'm doing a devotion on being fearless. So with prayer I'm hoping, no, I'm going to stop letting my fears win. I'm going to let God guide my steps. Because I know my life will be so much better and easier with Jesus at the wheel.

So friends, I will stop my rambling here; and leave you with this:
If you want God to direct your steps, want Him to guide your life, you need to let go of all the fears, all the anxiety, everything that is holding you back, and it will happen. He will guide you. I know it can be difficult, because I'm in the process of doing the same thing. But it's possible. We can take this journey together. All we have to do is take the first step...

~With Lots of Love 

Love

Valentine's Day, a day you either love or hate. It's a day of sweet romantic gestures, getting flowers and chocolate. It's great for couples, but what of us single people such as myself. What're we supposed to do?

Well, today I'm going to share some bible verses about God's love for us. All of what I'm going to be telling you is coming from the bible.

God's love is self starting. 1 John 4:10 " In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins."

God's love is indestructible. Romans 8:38-39 " For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angles nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

God's love is undeserved. Romans 3:23 " For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

God's love is compassionate. Isaiah 49:15 " Can a women forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, yet I will never forget you."

God's love is constant. Jeremiah 31:3 " The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying 'Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you'."

God's love is immeasurable. Ephesians 3:18-19 " may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height -- to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."

God's love is voluntary. Romans 5:8 " But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

God's love is a gift. John 3:16
" For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

"There is nothing we can do, think or say that will change His love because there are no surprises for God -- He knows us totally and loves us always."

Psalms 139: 1-5
" O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thoughts afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is no word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me."

"The goal of God's love is to have us with Him throughout eternity. He presented and made possible the accomplishment of this goal through Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross."

"To be loves by God means that He has set His sights on us and is actively wooing us towards Himself at all times."

So just because you didn't have a date for this Valentine's Day, doesn't mean you're not loved. You are loved so much by your creator, God. He sent His Son to die for you because He loved you so so much.

I know it may be rough seeing all your friends in their relationships, seeing how happy or cute their relationship is; and wishing you too, could find something like that. Just keep in mind though - God is writing your love story.

You're never alone even though it may seem that way at times; but He is always right there by your side.

So take comfort in the fact that, even though you're single - it won't last forever, you'll find someone someday who will love you forever. Who'll make all your dreams come true.

But until then - just remember, God is always with you; and He will always love you, no matter what.

God Bless each and every person who may read this post. He loves you all!

~With Lots of Love

Just some rambling.

Hey readers, how goes it? I hope its all going well.

Tonight I just want to ramble about a few things that have been in my mind of late.

First off, as you've read before - I went to get an eye exam. Well, everything went well; there wasn't any major change in my vision. Praise God, because I have, I don't want to say horrible vision, but pretty close. Also, I thought my glasses had gotten in today - because my dad had gotten a call from the place saying they were in. So we get there and only his were in. Now, I have to wait until Thursday or Friday to get mine - which isn't to bad I guess.

Another thing I've been thinking and praying about is getting a job. I've filled out three applications in the past. I didn't hear anything back from those places (I'm thinking it's because I was to scared to call them and see if they got a chance to take a look at the application, but I'm not for sure.) Anywho, so I applied at another place this morning; and I'm going to really try to not let my nerves get in the way of calling them. I don't know what it is, but I get super nervous whenever I call someone or they call me. I don't know, it's weird. I'm going to be praying about it as well, that God calms my nerves and things of that sort. Because I really want to get a job so I don't always have to rely on my parents for everything I want or need. I just want to be more independent.

Moving on. Man, these past couple weeks have been rough. I don't know what's come over me. I just felt like lost I guess. I felt like a totally different person. I mean it was really bad. I was just hurt. And I honestly don't know what caused it. It's like, since January I've felt like un-appreciated. Everything I do is criticized. I can't do anything right, and that really hurts. Because I try really hard to be "good enough" and do everything "right" and it doesn't seem like I can.

On a happier note, I should be graduating school in a few months! I'm super excited about that.

I will be 18 in July, the 11th to be exact. I've got mixed feeling about that. I'm excited because I will be an adult, yet scared to be an adult. I want to go off on my own, yet scared too. See what I mean. Like sometimes I can't wait to be out of this house, and just do what I want - then other times it's like I'm scared to leave. Ahhh! So confusing, I know.

Oh, also I tried my hand at writing. I've got a good idea and I've written some of it out. It's at a standstill at the moment because I want to get all the facts from the time period and things of that nature. But, I've been so busy with school I haven't had time to do anything like that. So, hopefully I can get back to that.

Remember when I posted about Instagram? Yeah, I'm kinda over that whole thing now. I still use it, but not as often.

Hmm, what else has been on my mind..? Oh yes, my photography. That's actually something I've stuck with. Normally I'll do something for like a week then get tired of it, but not this. Yay! Although, I would like to be able to capture other scenes besides the sunsets out my window. Not that they aren't pretty and all, but they can be a bit boring at times. I just want to be able to express myself through my photography, and be able to explore different things.

Well, I think that's everything that's been on my mind of late; and I think I've rambled enough. Hopefully I kept your attention and you read the whole thing. If not, my apologies. Well, if you didn't read the whole thing, you would see my apology. Silly me.

Thanks for reading! And I hope I didn't bore you.

~With Lots of Love

What to do?

February 3, 2013 - the Football season ended. Haha.

What am I supposed to do on Sundays now? Literally every Sunday would be nothing but Football. I would watch every game. Of course, my favorite games were Colts games.

Now that it's over, I don't know what to do. I know that sounds pathetic, but it's true. I guess I could try to get into a new sport. Basketball? Baseball? Hmm...

Well, I'll see. Maybe getting a job will keep my mind off the fact that it's over. It will be back in September, so until then, I'll just wait.

Until we meet again, Haha!

~With Lots of Love

Summertime~

I don't know about anyone else; but I totally can't wait for summer! I'm so over winter, it's not even funny. Between the wicked dry skin and the frigid cold weather - I'm done with it. I'm ready for summer!

Summer is just awesome. It's my favorite season. Between the longer days, and being out of school, it's just awesome. Plus the fact that I will be 18 this summer; that's an added bonus.

I think summer is just like freedom. It's a time to find yourself; and discover who you want to be, what you want to do. It's a time to re-connect with friends that have been busy with school. A time to just be free.

I think my favorite part of summer is the sunshine. Gone are the dreary depressing days of winter where all you do is sit around because you don't feel like doing anything. And hello to the days of unlimited sunshine and the ability to have some fun. Not to mention, my birthday is in July.

Some things I want to do this summer include:

1.) Photography! I want to be able to express myself more through my photography.

2.) I want to get a job. That kinda goes against being free; but I need the cash. And hey, I could make new friends that way. ;)

3.) Get a car, so I can be free!

4.) Find myself. Discover who I'm going to be.

5.) Tan!

6.) Listen to tons of music.

7.) Hang out with my totally awesome best friend!

8.) Spend time with the family.

9.) Watch movies with friends.

10.) Get fit. Be more active. That one's last because it may or may not happen. Haha.

~With Lots of Love

Excited

This is more than likely going to be a short post; but it's better that nothing.

Thursday I will be going to get an eye exam and new glasses. I was hoping to do it sooner than this, because I was hoping to have my license before winter - well that didn't happen.

Anywho, it'll probably take at least a week to ten days to get the new glasses in. Could be less could be more, I don't know for sure.

Now, *fingers crossed* we don't get anymore snow so when I do get my glasses - after I practice just a tad more on my driving - I can go and get my license!

That is, if I pass the written test as well as the driving part of the test. The main thing I need to work on is parallel parking. I've yet to practice that. Everything else my dad said I'm doing good at.

We will just have to wait and see what happens.

~With Lots of Love