Love is Patient

Love is patient.

 love is kind.

 It does not envy.

 It does not boast.

 It is not proud.

 It is not rude.

 it is not self-seeking.

 it is not easily angered.

 it keeps no record of wrongs.

 Love does not delight in evil,

 but rejoices with the truth.

 It always protects,

 always trusts,

always hopes,

always perseveres.

 Love never fails.

 [1 Corinthians 13:4]

Not a day goes by that I don't think about the love you so freely gave me. I know from experience that it isn't easy to do that. And Everyday I thank God that you came into my life when you did. To teach me confidence. To teach me to believe that there is magic in this crazy world. To teach me how to trust. But most importantly to teach me how to love again. I hope you know that, distance means so little when it comes to someone who means so much. I hope you don't forget me. I hope that your feelings for me remain the same. And I pray you carry our memories with you every step of the way. I'm still learning that there are no rules or guidlines when it comes to love. I put my heart on my sleave when it came to you and I'm so glad I had the strength to let you into my life. A month has come and gone since the last time I saw you, since I held you and since we kissed for the last time. But I haven't forgotten how you make me feel. I get butterflies any time I think of you. I hope you know how proud I am, and I hope I cross your mind from time to time. You still have my heart. And I'm still willing to fight to keep yours.

Love is patient...

Operation Nice.

I believe there is too much

hate

jealousy

discrimination

anger

revenge

hatred
gossip

animosity

rage

&

judgment

The world needs more

Love & Kindness

so...

[OPERATION NICE]

defined as: the movement of proactively reaching out to others and lifting them up, opposed to bringing them down. Reminding people that a little nice goes a long way.

Want to join the movement..?

Here's what you gotta do.

etc.
It's that simple.
[every act of kindness no matter how small, is never wasted.] 

Need more motivation?

Did you know..

  Paying someone a compliment can actually

decrease your own levels anxiety.

[By the way, you look fantastic today!]

Did you know..

Being generous makes us healthier 

physically and psychologically.

[Start increasing your life span NOW!]

Did you know..

Experiencing gratitude can make 

your life feel more fulfilling.

[You can thank me later.]

Did you know..

Smiling makes you appear younger 

and more attractive.

[And who wouldn't want that?!]

Join the movement. 

[Pass on the nice]

It Doesn't Come Easy

sometimes people play hard to get to make sure that the other person's feelings are real.

and i wish that boys would realize that.

i'm not going to let you into my life just because you said all of the right things.

you won't be the center of my attention just because you're attractive.

and...

i'm not going to give you my heart just because we spent a couple nights together.

call me indesicive.

call me a flirt.

and assume all you want.

but it takes a lot for me to let my guard down,

and you aren't going to get all of me right away.

[but that doesn't mean give up on me.]

In the Miles Between

so see this beautiful boy..

well i kinda sorta like him

and he leaves for virgina today

2,167 miles apart

[not that i googled that or anything ha]

blah. hate that.
two years is too long.

but i'm super proud of him.

and i miss his sweet face like crazy.

But...

[Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles. And whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss.]

see you so soon babe.

The Power of a Country Song

I can't picture a more perfect day.

I woke up saturday and spent the whole day with the family on the lake.

It was an absolutely gorgeous morning.

I came home. Showered. And got ready for Tim.

Yep, That's right Tim McGraw.

The concert could not have been more perfect.

The Band Perry, and Luke Bryan were the perfect opening.

That's the best part about country music is that it sounds just as good live as it does on the radio.

So right before Tim McGraw came on just two country girls [who were up to no good] snuck into the seated area. Instead of coming out on the stage, Tim sang his first song in the seated area about 20 ft from us.

I was star-struck. But even better then that when he headed on to stage we walk right by the isle in front of us. So naturally we ran up to see him as he walked by and I got to touch him.

UNREAL.

That's the only way to describe it.

Oh but wait... it gets better.

After that we snuck into the pit right in front of the stage.

Front row at Tim McGraw.

Does life get any better?

I think not.

It was unbelievable. I had chills.

Tim in way sexy and after 20 years still has the most amazing voice.

Picture perfect night.

Then to complete my perfect night I got to come home to a letter from Jordan filled with pictures.

August, 6 2011, I love you.

Thank you for a day I will never forget.

Picture roll... here we go..

[My life is just a country song in the making..]

Thought of You

This is the most beautiful depiction of how relationships really are.

And it's exactly how I feel at times.

All I really want, is for someone to want me back..

But I guess its always been that way-- wanting to be loved... 

to find someone that makes your heart ache in a good way.

I want that.

The Art of Chaos

Chaos.

I've got it down to a science. 

My life has a reputation of getting a little crazy and out of hand.

My life is busy and confusing.

And at times I can't keep up with myself. 

But even though chaos in the world brings uneasiness, 

it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth.

And it seems that in the mist of my most chaotic days,

I find the most clarity

Things make more sense.

My priorities are put back into the correct order.

And I have a little more gratitude in my heart. 

It's these days when I find my strength 

I took a little walk in the rain today to clear my head.

and I found something truly amazing. 

Two horses running in the field across from my house.

Exquisite right. 

It made me realize that..

 Life is beautiful even it's darkest moments,

You just have to find it's beauty.

It did my heart good to see one of God's amazing creations.

And it made me think of this quote by George Cannon,

“No matter how serious the trial, how deep the distress, how great the affliction, 

God will never desert us. He never has, and He never will.”

The horses were His way of telling me that he hasn't left me, 

and that He is here for me always.

A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about 
themselves--strong, powerful, beautiful--and it has the capability of 
giving us escape from our mundane existence.