At Last

I have left this site quite neglected for the past month or so. Honestly, I have had no motivation to corral the whirlwind that has been the collection of my thoughts. Between the busyness of life, the lessons I’ve been learning, and the variation of my emotions I really think this has been a healthy choice. Writing my thoughts down is usually very helpful for me, and the medium I prefer is blogging. I’ve found, however, that there are seasons where it becomes tedious and counter-productive for me to blog. I’ve found myself in such a season as of late.

I think I am at last finding the end of that season.

Over the course of this month I’ve also thought a great deal as to the purpose of this blog. It’s so easy for me to get caught on the idea of who reads this blog and what they would or wouldn’t like to read about. While I do hope to one day have blogs that are reader driven (likely design oriented but possibly other topics as well), for now that really isn’t my purpose. The reason I started this blog was somewhat selfish. I wanted a place where I could just be me. It’s hard to be honest with who you are sometimes. People don’t always like it and may even treat you differently. This makes anonymity appealing. and while I believe there is a time and place for anonymity I don’t desire that here. I desire reality.

What does that mean? It means, I’m going to quit worrying about whether someone will be offended by what I post or if they’ll find it boring. This blog is my vent. It helps me organize my thoughts while expressing other passions at the same time. So there will be posts about my faith, my work, and whatever else crosses my mind. This is what it used to be, and my feeling unable to be honest here is why the posts have become so infrequent. I began to feel that I could not be open. It’s sad that I felt this way on my own blog, but it’s true. I did.

So this post is the first: new beginnings in new seasons. I really feel like I am in a new season of my life right now. Externally it doesn’t look a whole lot different. All I can say is that I am different. I feel lighter, more free. I’m seeking my Savior anew and loving the new relationships I’m building. Letting go of old relationships has never been my strong suite, but I’m learning to leave that in the hands of my Savior. He is the creator of love and in His hands anything is possible. Only He can truly heal wounds and move mountains. Only He can mend that which seems irreparable.

If I can describe the one thing that has most transformed me it would be this: the Relentless Love of my Savior. But that’s another topic for another post. I look forward to writing it.

For now I must go. Until next time.

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layout

So I couldn’t stand to look at the last layout any longer. I’m planning to actually start styling the new one tomorrow. Hopefully it works out. In the mean time, this one will have to do. It’s simple at least, which I love. :)

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The Fog

It’s interesting how popping Nyquil every 4 hours in conjunction with sleeping all day can create such a strange sense of utopia even throughout the following day. My whole body tingles. I wonder how long it will be until the fog lifts? #sigh

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Progess

So I’ve stopped talking about re-designing this site and have actually begun mocking it up. I’m hoping to have my final design by week’s end. After that I’m hoping to have the styling done by next week. We shall see. It’ll be my first go at totally writing my own styles for Wordpress, the CMS (Content Management System) behind the scenes of this site. I need to read up a bit more on the available tags and titles for the different elements. After I do that it shouldn’t be too bad. I’m kind of excited about it. I really want to get it all done by the time my next class session starts on April 6th. I really am sick of looking at this site. I never was crazy about the layout. It was more of a practicality things than anything. Stay tuned, if it all works out how I’m hoping it’s going to be the best layout I’ve done yet.

In other news, I believe I’ve officially developed two addictions: Twitter and Coffee. It’s sad that in such a short period of time I suddenly can’t think straight without having coffee. Seriously, my brain is worthless (no comments from the peanut gallery!). And then there’s Twitter. It’s a perfect blending of my love of texting, design, and social-networking. It’s pretty much my crack. :)

Outside of my new-found addictions, I’ve started trying to plug in at my church, and I’ve also been trying to ACTUALLY exercise, not just talk about how I really should. I’m improving. Playing competitive volleyball every now and again has helped a lot. So has swimsuit season. Lovely motivators. lol Other than that I’ve just been enjoying the short reprieve from school.

Alright, back to work. Till next time.

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Blissful Dreams

OK. This makes me laugh harder every single time I watch it. I couldn’t resist posting it!! I know I’m easily amused. :)

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