dear 2016

dear 2016,
let this year be set on a course bound for eternity, rather than self satisfaction. may the sails of my heart and the compass of my life only point heavenward - as i make decisions, work, learn, etc. fill this year with laughter, family, travel, and purpose. most of all, i hope to discover a deeper and greater appreciation of the unending and unimaginable love & grace that is poured out on me daily. 2016, please be kind and focused.
xoxo,
2015

dressember: round two

"Dressember is a collaborative movement leveraging fashion and creativity to restore dignity to all women. 

Dressember uses fashion to advocate for women who've been exploited for their femininity. As women take on the creative challenge of wearing a dress for the 31 days of December, they are advocating for the inherent dignity of all women. 

Dressember exists to inspire and empower a global community of like-minded women who are locking arms to face one of the greatest injustices of our time.

The heart of Dressember is freedom-- that every woman has the right to live a vibrant and autonomous life."

I'm participating in Dressember because I believe in everyday advocacy. I know my voice matters, and that I can help change the world that millions of abused women and girls wake up to every morning. Join me in the fight for the restoration of dignity for all women!

Help me meet my goal and create real change. Every dollar counts, and the process is fast, easy, and secure. 

You can also partner with me by sharing this page on Facebook and Twitter. Or, send an email to friends you think might be interested in contributing and include a link to my page!

Thank you for locking arms with me in the fight for dignity.

prone to wander.

laughing.

Forever and always laughing my head off at the way my life seems to go.
I am NOT going to Moody.
I am not going to Chicago.
I am going to Bucks.
I am going to be a nurse.
I WILL graduate with honors.
I will prove everyone that I can do this.
But mostly, I will prove it to myself.

life lately

well, it's official. i am the WORST blogger out there.

BUT, today, i got a new laptop so maybe that'll give me some incentive to blog on a more regular basis. i go on these blogging kicks and i get post happy for like a day. whooooops.

anyways, some updates:

I will be officially starting at Moody Bible Institute in the fall! I am PUMPED. I am majoring in pre-counseling which is like social work and I'll also be getting a small concentration in Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation. I hope to someday to move to the Middle East and be a missionary to Muslim people.

I've been working at Calvary this summer, cleaning and what-not. It's actually been really great. I am working with one of my best friends, Gabbi. BUT she's on a road trip for the next few weeks. ugh. 

This week I had my wisdom teeth out so I've been out of commission for the past 2 days. I'm in a lot of pain, but it could be worse. It has been kind of nice to have some time off of work to sit and watch Netflix, hah.

In about a week and a half I am leaving for 2 weeks to go to counsel at Mt. Gilead for 2 weeks so that will be so fun. I am really excited about it. The camp got a new director is so nice and I can really tell that she loves the Lord and is definitely in it to serve. 

So that's pretty much what's going on in my life lately. Nothing too exciting but still pretty busy. 

back, back again

WELP. I had written a post at the beginning of May *gulp*
that I never posted! It was my fault though because it wasn't totally finished. BUT, it contained a bit of wild information, if I do say so myself.

I am not going to Bible College in California anymore.
And I bet by this point in time a bunch of you already know or have heard that.
At this point, the why and the details are just sort of water under the bridge.

I am certainly looking forward to what the Lord has in store for this next season of life.
Yesterday was my very last day of high school EVER.
Tomorrow is my last shift at Ann's Choice.
Graduation is next Saturday.
Senior Trip is next week.
I am starting a new job soon.
and currently. as we speak.
my application to Moody Bible Institute is under review!!!
I am PUMPED. I want to go there so bad.
If I get in, I will double major in Pre-Counseling and Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation and take both degrees to the Middle East.

God's got a plan. I am not quite sure what it is, but I can't wait to see what he has in store for me.

#givehope4iraq

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When you get a few minutes, take a look at this video.
Forward it to your friends, family, and colleagues.
One of the biggest issues with what's going on in the Middle East is the lack of attention and ignorance to the severity of the situation. Hope for Iraq is a faith-based organization determined to help the displaced people in northern Iraq who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict. There are currently thousands of refugees and women who have been victims of sexual slavery who are in dire need of humanitarian aid. Hope for Iraq seeks to provide that aid for these women and children using food, shelter, and education. If you have any questions feel free to ask! Check out givehope4iraq.org. You can also find their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages with the same name.

Be an advocate for the voiceless. Be heard.

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