Travel Talk

Lately there seems to be lots of talk about travel. Okay well maybe I have had travel on the mind.
I sat with two lovely ladies after church this morning and we talked about travel and places that would be fun to visit. :)
Then on the car ride home my sister and I got to talking about traveling and she mentioned a program she had heard about that she wanted to try. I don't know a lot of information about the program but it is through "People to People" which is an ambassadors program. They host trips to all over the world during the summer and provide students with the chance to grow in leadership and learn about different cultures.
She really had me interested and I could help but think of how fun it would be to do something like this together. Her dream trip would be to Australia and the New Zealand area. I think part of me of me is really excited about traveling for the photography opportunities but many of the trips are also featured around community service projects.
Oh goodness, I think I have gone off an a whim. We have never really ever gone on a family vacation and I think that is why I so desperately want to travel. I guess we will see. I believe that one day my impossible will come true. :) There are so many factors that often say 'no' to something but if it is right and meant to be then it will happen.
The funniest part of it all is I am one of those people who needs organization and routine in my life to function so the lord must be growing something in me to even consider travel...and it has been on the heart a lot lately.
Still dreaming of the beach and wishing I could take a mini vacation there with some friends.

All the things I am

I am saved because Jesus loved me enough to die for my sins. I am a dreamer because I keep on dreaming even when reality says it wont happen. I am a believer because I know one day my impossible will come true. I am a child of God. I am a daughter to parents who will one day come to know Christ because of my willingness to stand. I am a sister to a sibling who is waiting to be guided. I am a dancer in those moments when no one is watching and I set my heart free. I am small and perfect just the way I am. I am quiet because I hold onto my words in those moments when I want to talk. I am shy because I am waiting for someone else to act first. I am smart because I put forth the effort to learn. I am a gymnast because I love that feeling of flying through the air. I am perceptive and I often take in even the smallest moments around me. I am an artist because I like creativity. I am a photographer and i love the possibility of showing the world the view from my eyes. I am introverted and not ashamed to admit it. I am observant and it is often the smallest of things that touch my heart. I am a planner. I am self-disciplined and I work hard for the things I want to achieve. I am a thinker. I am a friend. I am fragile but gently held together by the hands of God. I am lovable just the way I am.

Just dreaming

Today I had a lovely little meeting with the fabulous Heather about senior pictures. I am very excited from all the great ideas she mentioned. :)
I must still be on one of those day dreaming kicks because I came home thinking about photography....then I found myself thinking about the beach. I have never been but I would absolutely love to go. I can't help but to dream of what it would be like to take a trip to the beach with some friends for my senior trip. (If I have one....I dream about going to France and the beach quite often) Hmm...I wonder what it would take to get a small group of friends down to a beach for a few days of fun.
Yes- I am a dreamer. A quite little dreamer and I believe that one day my impossible will come true by the hands of God.
Looking forward to when I can hold my camera again. A little photography is always good for the soul. :)

God is Able

A new song that I heard at church. I just kept repeating the words of this song over and over to myself today as I had and MRI and blood work for my hand. Went back to the doctor yesterday as the swelling continued to spread to my fingers. There is concern I may have injured one of the bones in my hand and an infection got in. Thankful for these simple words of encouragement through the process and for a tech with a steady and gentle hand. In the midst of pain the Lord is teaching me to appreciate even the smallest of things.

Would You Rather...

Just for fun!

♥Have an amazing shoe collection or an amazing makeup collection? Shoes,definately

♥Be able to sing or be able to dance? Dance!! I dont particularly like to talk so I am not sure how well singing would go over, besides I love to dance and I would love to learn more. :)

♥Be stranded on a Desert Island or in the Desert? Desert Island but preferably not alone.

♥ Have a Computer or a TV? Computer

♥Wear spots or stripes for the rest of your life? stripes...I have grown to love them.

♥Drink out of a Teacup or a Mug? Teacups.

♥Receive a bunch of Flowers or a box of chocolates? I do like chocolate but flowers are so lovely. I think I would be touched if I received either.

♥Wear Converse or Stilettos? high heels I suppose.

♥Meet Johnny Depp or Robert Pattinson? Robert Pattinson

♥Be a Fairy or a Mermaid? A fairy! I have always loved them.

♥A Coffee or a Cup of Tea? hmmmm. A cup of green tea :) but coffee is good too.

♥Pink nails or Blue nails? Pink.....but if I mix the two would I get purple?

♥Live somewhere sunny or somewhere cold? Sunny. Being little makes it harder to stay warm in the cold. (I sleep with a heating blanket even in the summer because I don't do well with the cold)

♥Have an amazing house or an amazing car?
Amazing house.....perhaps one where I can share the love of Christ with children from different backgrounds (I hope to adopt one day)

♥Be kind or funny?
kind. Kindness is something that touches hearts of many.

♥Eat Sweets or Cake?
Sweets. :)

♥Hold a Tarantula or a Snake?
Neither....I would probably run screaming in the opposite direction.

♥Wear a neclace or a ring?
I have become very fond of rings lately.

♥Laugh or Smile?
smile

♥Wear Pearls or Beads?
I dont know if I would ever find myself wearing them but pearls because they have sort of a vintage touch to them.

♥Have lots of money or lots of friends?
Friends. They are what keep you going through the hard times and there for you in the good.

♥Love or be loved? Both. Love is what makes the world go round and we become loved when we love others.

Feel free to play along! :)

Dragonfly

While at camp I really felt that God was speaking to me about what He wanted me to do with my life. While sometimes I question whether or not I am good enough....it is moments like this that I know He is leading me on the right track.
Photography makes my heart smile! :) So in love with this photo!

Lead Me.

Some days there are times that we are so moved by the moments around us the we just stop in awe. Upon hearing the words of this song for the first time I simply sat there trying not to cry. The words of this song just seemed to touch something completely unexplainable within me. Sometimes we truly do need others to stand for us when we can't and in the end it builds us up so that one day we can stand for someone else.