I've spent a lot of time at Stone Mountain with Marcus' family now that they have a season pass. I don't see why my family has never gotten one. Seeing as parking is now up to $10 bucks, I'd say $35 to go as many times as you want for a year is pretty convenient, no?

I know this is really not that important, but I have the weirdest fetish for stuff that changes in the sun. I bought this hemp bracelet at stone mountain with beads that are white indoors but when you go out in the sun it changes color to purple pink and blue. So cool. I also love the fingernail polish at Del Sol that changes in the sun. I'll probably be buying my kids stuff that changes in the sun everytime I see something. Hah.

Anyway, just a quick, pointless update ;)

It's been a really long time since I've posted, and I have the time while I wait for Marcus to pick me up for a nice dinner date at Chili's.


It's been a really nice weekend because Marcus was in Virginia the entire week 2 weeks ago, then he was back for about 18 hours (No, I didn't count, but I'm sure it's close enough) before turning around and leaving for another week at a children's camp being a nice counselor. I can tell he really impacted those kids. I'm a proud girlfriend. Friday he came home and we immediately headed off to the Brave's game Friday night. It was probably the best game I've been to.

High points:
--We had a group of 22. It was me, marcus, my mom and sister, and about 19 or 20 on my mom's side of the family. I love each and every one of them, so it was super fun!
--We got to see Greg Maddux get inducted into the Brave's Hall of Fame
--Brave's won 11-0!
--For the first time ever, the camera man put the camera on US and we made it on the giant TV. Now I can understand the delayed reaction the other fans have when the camera is put on them. I saw my face for maybe a millisecond before the camera went away because I couldn't find myself. I just saw my cousin and uncle who were sitting in front of me.
--It was Friday so after the game was the Friday Night Fireworks show and it was awesome

We had a great time,

On Saturday after a late night, we headed over to my aunt and uncle's house in Peachtree City where most of my family at the game was staying for a surprise baby shower for my cousin. When it comes to my mom's side of the family, I adore family time. We crack eachother up.

It's been nice to spend the weekend with Marcus home and visiting my family. I can't explain how important both are to me.


I'm busting my butt trying to get situated into a comfortable place when it comes to school, a job, and my apartment. My job at Bath and Body Works has been crappy out the wazzoo and whether it's me or their stupid computer generated schedule, I don't really care. I'm just ready to start working a different job in Athens. I'm also still waiting on Gainesville to accept me and I'm hoping they'll except me and that they won't reject me for some weird reason. I'm starting to get a little paranoid. Bleh. Hopefully by move in day on August 11th things will feel right and be right. I definitely need the change.

Until then, tonight I get to spend having dinner at Chili's with my man, and that is something I'm thankful for. We have so much fun.

Raise your hand if you love love and family! :)

While I still make my fair share of mistakes, I do love working at Bath and Body Works. I need to start making a wish list or else I will not know what to do with myself or how to budget inside that store! Especially during this sale. My work just smells too good and has too many wonderful things. What I like is it's something you can buy a ton of and it won't hurt you. I'm definitely better off buying a bunch of products from Bath and Body Works than from Starbucks or Moe's or something. :P I'm really working on focusing more there. I'm looking and can't wait for the shift where everything goes smoothly and I feel like I've done things right.

Honestly, I don't know how many people read this (or if anyone does...) and half the time I don't know what to write about. And I feel like I'm always writing about myself! I always get to this point where I like blogging and having a place to share my thoughts/heart/whatever, but I don't know if it's serving a purpose. I'm sure though, if I delete this, I'll just regret it and make another one :P

Yall know basically what's on my mind lately and taking part in my life...
Church and VBS teaching, Marcus, Lily, work. Everything's good :) I'm just enjoying the summer. Loving my God, loving my life and the people in it and the privileges I have. :)

Am I the only one who sometimes wishes my life could have background music? I sometimes even imagine that the song I'm listening to wherever I am is actually playing behind me in association with whatever I'm doing or however I'm feeling as if I were in a movie. Is that weird? I mean, I wish that when I succeed at something, a nice chariots-of-fire-esque ballad would begin playing to enhance the excitement. During hard times I wish songs that were uplifting to me would begin playing to illustrate my desire to look to God and or just to see good and be faithful...

...and is it crazy that I actually wonder if celebrities who watch their characters live against a soundtrack wish or even EXPECT that a song should start playing in association with whatever emotion their feeling or event they're experiencing?

It probably is. I mean, I think about it and pretend we (or at least I) live to music probably more often than is sane. :P Just shows you I can have some interesting thoughts. But anyway...


I'm starting to feel very uplifted by the fact that God is calling me to teach Kindergarten during VBS . This isn't what I volunteered for originally but somehow things happened in a way that guided my heart toward being the lead teacher for a good handful of Kindergartners that I hope I will succeed at teaching God's love to while simultaneously providing them with a good week of fun and excitement. I've been searching and searching for ways to serve, and I think this is the perfect, PERFECT answer for now. Next week will be a very enjoyable and uplifting week for me. :)


Oh, and another thing I can't help but share....
Our new little pup, Lily, is here and she is a little fluffy bundle of joy and she's growing like a weed! She is the perfect addition to our family even though Angel still has a special place in our hearts. She's been home for 10 days now and we love her to pieces. Check out this little cute patootie...

So today Marcus called me up asking if I wanted to go to lunch, so we decided to go to the wonderful Lavender Bistro which is kind of an Asian fusion restaurant. I got some delicious Panang curry (gotta love the Thai food!) and it had this HUGE broccoli floret in it and I couldn't cut through it with my fork cause it was kinda tough and I didn't want to put the entire thing in my mouth so I tried to delicately pick it up and bite into it so I only ate half and then ate the other half after. Well delicately turned into completely and terribly embarrassing because not only did I end up pulling the broccoli off my fork, but it also flew into my face and I got panang curry in one of my eyes and it burned so bad I almost cried emotionally in addition to involuntarily. It was terrible. Of course, when I told my parents this story my dad so nicely made it apparent that I succeeded at getting slapped in the face with broccoli which made it sound even sillier. Oy...

Other than that, lunch was delicious. :P

He's coming over and we're watching the American Idol finale. I don't watch the show as much as I used to but I've paid some attention to this season more towards the end than the beginning so this time I can actually root for someone. That being said, I'll be praying that KRIS ALLEN's dream comes true tonight!!!

Oh, how I love when things work out for the better. Just as we found out that the litter of puppies we were hoping to choose from didn't even exist (don't ask me how it was all misunderstood, I really can't explain) and the ones we were hoping to choose from didn't work out either, the breeder we were in contact with referred us to this other woman who has a litter of 5 week old puppies of which we are officially going to visit and choose from! In a nutshell, we will most likely be bringing home a cute little 8 week old golden retriever puppy in 2 WEEKS rather than anytime in between the beginning of July and end of August. I love the way the Lord takes care of us. I was so bummed about leaving Berry this past semester, but after I was home, things happened that I was so glad I was home for. Once I decided I was moving to Athens mid-August, I realized I probably wouldn't be able to help much or spend time with the puppy if we were to bring her home in August, and lo and behold, she's going to be here the entire summer! It brings me closer and closer with the belief that at least most everything happens for a reason! These next two weeks will go by so slow! I'm so excited. Pictures and video will most likely be found all over the place. ;)

Work is still a little nerve wrecking. I'm still making boo boo's but I'd like to think I'm improving. Almost everyone there is really nice, and I've already made a few friends through working there. Which reminds me... yesterday after lunch at Moe's, I was expecting to ride around with Marcus while he picked up work applications, which he did, but beforehand we suddenly were parked right in front of Bath and Body Works. I had no idea why he brought me there, and the only thought I had was maybe he just wanted to take me there so I could stop in and say hi to people. Apparently, the entire time after he asked me to go with him, he was planning on buying me a few items there in the scent of my choice. I know it's a materialistic one, but this is a perfect example of how sweet he is, and it reminds me of how lucky I am that we have such a strong relationship. :) He is my best friend always along with my boyfriend. I'm sorry for being a big cheese ball, but it was so sweet I just had to share. It's not like he gets that many shout outs on this thing. ;) but seriously, the Lord is wonderful for bringing us together so long ago. I promise, I'm done now. :P

Just a few more minutes until we leave to go select what will be our precious little addition! :) Until next time...

Working Girl

Finally! After 2 or 3 summers of things getting in the way or not getting called, I'm finally employed by somewhere other than Berry College or a neighbor who needs a sitter. Today was technically my second day at bath and body works, but it was my first day really working and not watching a video about what bath and body works and working there is all about. I don't know if it's just a first day facade or not, but I think I'm going to really enjoy it. I'm fully prepared to endure frustration every now and then, as all jobs come with their fair share of frustrations, but I honestly thing God picked the perfect job for me. I thought I was going to be all over the place like a chicken with its head cut off, but honestly, it was not hard to approach customers, it wasn't hard making transactions, and...well...I can't say it was easy answering all the customers' questions, but I'm sure that takes a little bit of time. I really do think I'm going to enjoy this job this summer, and hopefully once I moved to Athens, I'll be able to transfer to the one there. Speaking of living in Athens, it's also an exciting time because I officially signed the lease last weekend, so come August, I will be living in Athens with my bff and living 15 minutes away from Marcus. I'm really looking forward to getting to know my other roommates,getting moved in,decorating and such as ;) As is everyone, I'm sure, when they move into their first apartment. I mean, I was even like that moving into my first dorm room, so...

Still waiting super impatiently for puppy. It won't be to the middle to end of the summer till she (we know we want a girl) comes home which is frustrating out the wazoo, but that only means it'll be longer before she grows into a big'un. ;)

I'm going to continue listenin' to Hairspray. :D Have a good weekend yall! <3