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New year.

Well the new year is here and the holiday season flew by. I actually cannot believe how quickly November and December went by. They were great months, and much did happen! For example: I quit my job and started a new one. Arthur and I had our one year. My cousin had a baby girl. Arthur got sick. Then I got sick. Three Christmases took place. A trip to Odell lake with my family. My roommate got engaged. Love strengthened, family relationships were challenged and grew, my patience and determination were tested, God revealed places I needed to grow in, and lastly, I got an amazing, beautiful, fancyyy camera that I love to use from my wonderful boyfriend. 

One night later I lie in the same bed with a million thoughts racing through my mind, per the usual. Tonight my roommate got home and I made her an engagement basket with cute wedding stuff in it. That's when I decided I want to become a wedding planner. Or a designer. It would be so fun! And weddings are such a happy and loving thing. It would be incredible to help create beautiful memories for couples. 

I also came to the realization that Arthur is perfect for me. God created this amazing man for me! I am so blessed. Sometimes in the middle of an argument- we will just start cracking up. And then we will just kiss, hug and make up. It's such a beautiful thing. I love it. I love him. Regardless, I'd still like to overcome fights in general but we are both sinners and selfish people at times and fights are bound to happen. But when we can laugh in the middle of these arguments, our love really shines through and it's extremely encouraging. 

I'm almost better from being sick thankfully, church is tomorrow, and school the next day. Things are flying by and it's all a whirlwind and it's fun, but enjoying the moment is something I really need to focus on this year. Enjoying each moment, and each person as is, with deep, extreme thankfulness in my heart for the life I possess and the gifts God has given me that I do not deserve is what needs to be my goal. God is powerful, gracious, loving, forgiving, but yet he can love such a sinful, selfish woman and see me as pure and perfect. What a love. God is so incredible. 

Goodnight :)

Arthur and I at Christmas Eve service :) 


The engagement basket I made my roommate :). It had magazines, nail polish, a deck of "52 tips for the bride to be", ring pops (of course!), a journal, a handmade wedding planner with a 7 par checklist, ring post it notes, and a picture frame with a picture of them :) 


Arthur and I at Odell lake :) I love him. 
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