Currently…

Loving…the frosty ground outside this morning

Listening…to “Of Monsters And Men” radio on Pandora

Reading…the Advent devotional plan by #SheReadsTruth

Eating…gingerbread men & double spice chai tea

Studying…organic chemistry. Wahoo pre-finals week.

Wearing…

Memorizing…

iPhone Happenings

Can I just start by saying how amazing God is? He has been showing himself to me in so many ways this week. Between wonderful friends (and encouraging blog friends), answered prayers, and wonderful truths in His Word…I’ve been so blessed this week. I hope you all have been able to see His glory too this week, because it’s pretty sweet!

Top: Starting Galatians for #SheReadsTruth….this is one of my favorite books // Lunch with friends
Bottom: “One Thousand Gifts” // Devotions packed full of amazing truths // Some of the goofballs I call my friends

Top: Justified by faith // Decided to take advantage of all the time I look at my phone and add some verses // My phone’s lock button broke Wednesday…long story short—hello iPhone 4S!
Bottom: My friend fell asleep while a bunch of us hung out :p // Poop…I’m 5 years old // Chambray & colored denim…feeling trendy

Top: Sneaking pictures during church- Psalm 113 // Another new background // Rainbow
Bottom: Sweet encouraging text from a friend // New $8 watch from Kohl’s // A letter from Kaitlin that made my day!

Top: Even Google understands the true meaning of justified // Wonderful post from Gennean’s blog // Lunch off campus at Whole in the Wall
Bottom: My lovely friend Kristen on our lunch date // Cute vintage pictures // “May the long time Sun shine upon you, All love surround you. And the pure light within you, Guide your way home.”

iPhone Happenings

I would like to start off by saying thank you SUNY system for giving us break for Rosh Hashanah. What’s better than a 4.5 day weekend? Yay New York schools! That being said…my 8:30 class today felt like a Monday class. It was gross. Anywho, this weekend I spent Friday night through Monday afternoon visiting some friends down at Penn State. It was a great birthday weekend…minus the cold that kept me hugging a box of tissues on a couch for most of Sunday. But seriously, it was still a fun weekend. Then yesterday, some friends and I decided to take an impromptu daytrip to Syracuse. We explored the Carousel Mall and chowed down and ahh-mazing bbq at Dinosaur BBQ. I may still have a food coma. All in all, it was a great weekend spent with many wonderful friends!!


Top: See how there’s a cough drop in my tea? Yeah, I lost my cough drop….only to find it disintegrated at the bottom of my cup when I finished. Apparently colds make me lose my common sense // My friend Mary and her ice cream “lollipop” // My very first jar cake!! I’ve been gushing over these since I heard about Tookies over on Aunie’s blog. Granted this was not Tookies…but true to name, it was Wicked Good (I realized I just advertised two opposing companies…shhhh!)
Middle: Julie, one of the girl’s I stayed with at PSU, one night this weekend // Rocking my PSU attire while I was there // One of the MANY stores in State College packed with spirited attire…I’m a little jealous Binghamton doesn’t offer this many options!
Bottom: This picture does no justice, but State College is the cutest town!! // Re-dying our hair while I visited (I’m really loving my pink streak…even though it fades too quickly for my liking)


Top: Starting the new plan for #SheReadsTruth: Galatians!! If you haven’t yet, I totally recommend joining in // A crafty night with one of my best friends // Making road trip Bingo for my Syracuse trip (it was a big hit!)
Bottom: Keeping it classy with sparkling water and Tootsie pops // Boys being inappropriate at the Syracuse mall :p // My new ring set….I’m slightly obsessed with it


Top: A few of the lovely people I went to Syracuse with // Dinosaur BBQ. Ah. Maze. Ing. // My friend Dallas casually sitting in a tractor scoop
Bottom: My carmates for the road trip, minus my friend Jon. We had a blast! // Encouraging words on Kaitlin's blog today. They meant so much to me today! // New necklace from Syracuse (and the biggest Forever 21 I’ve seen)

Well, I’m off to do the homework I procrastinated on this weekend. Have a lovely Wednesday!

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
                                                                    ~Psalm 37:4

iPhone Happenings

This week has been very interesting. A little hectic, but I’m starting to get back into the swing of things here at school. Here’s my week in pictures:

Remember when I said I would never be a fashion blogger? Well the full-length mirror in my dorm room is causing my narcissism to kick in. Whoops :p
Don’t judge me…


Top: New Student Outreach for InterVarsity in my housing community // #SheReadsTruth on lies // A beautiful sky between storms
Bottom: Boston crème cupcakes from this recipe. They were so good! // My gorgeous friend Kristen after I helped her get all dolled up for a date night with her boyfriend // Learning about intentional friendships


Top: Banner at the InterVarsity general interest meeting…we had 160 people come! Praise God :) // Late-night Denny’s after InterVaristy // Wegman’s run (two of the girl’s first time)
Bottom: My suite’s newly painted door brick // Walk in integrity // Birthday package of goodies from my parents!


Top: I got a new clear case to put scrapbook paper in // Necklace from my momma
bottom: Fighting pride // Birthday nails


Well, that’s all my iPhone has to say. Have a wonderful week!

iPhone happenings

I managed to survive my first day of classes yesterday, honestly it was a pretty easy day! My first class wasn’t until 1:15, and I found out I got a TA position for my old biology class! The downside is that creates a lot more work in my schedule…but I can’t really complain. Here are my iPhone snapshots from the past week:

Top: #SheReadsTruth on being slow to anger // My new chevron ring, I’m in love // Cupcake run with my mom before I headed back to school // Jealous? These babies were so good!
Bottom: “Do not return evil for evil” // My beautiful home here on campus // Proverbs 22:21…the exact words I needed to hear from God in that moment. He’s pretty cool like that! // My vneck sunburn from being outside for hours (this photo doesn’t do it justice)


Top: All dressed up // Our beautiful birthday cake for a friend // Love these girls, they’re the cutest matching roomies // First Sunday back at church here
Bottom: First pumpkin spice latte of the season // More wonderful truths // My friend Angela hiding in a column :p // Wonderful mug cake


Top: Encouraging devotions before class // Starting “One Thousand Gifts” // First day of school
Bottom: Our suite’s wall schedule // Proverbs’ beautiful writing // Pink bubble wrap stripes in our common room

iPhone Happenings

I’ve decided to post my iPhone Happenings on Tuesday this week instead of Wednesday. Mostly because I have something else planned for tomorrow (ooooh the suspense) Anyway, this is my past week according to my iPhone. Not many pictures to show because I’ve been running around doing last-minute errands before I leave…TOMORROW! I can’t believe it, I’m quite excited to be back in Binghamton!

Without further adieu….

Top: “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” & “One Thousand Gifts” I’ve heard wonderful things about both books and so I knew I needed to get them (especially with this starting soon) // Enjoying my #SheReadsTruth while babysitting in the park // Kids Castle: this place used to be my favorite playground when I was younger…it's seriously HUGE // My last cake ball from my baking extravaganza with friends
Bottom: Burgundy pants and metallic shoes I wore to church Sunday // My I-hate-packing face // Yes, I do have a full bag of shoes coming back with me. Judge me. // Cookie butter & chocolate chip sundae after a long day of packing….yummmmm


Top: Resting in His strength and power // My friend Travis and I spent a good 30 minutes sending each other various “whale texts”…it was wonderful // I sent this lovely photo to a few of my friends from school to remind them what to look forward to I’m so cute // I can, indeed, take normal pictures. Fishtail braid.
Bottom: The best part of packing is Zeva trying to get inside every form of box or bag // Cuddling with Tiger for one of the last times (I may miss her the most jk Mom & Dad) // Just two glimpses of all the junk I’m bringing to school. I will have no problem packing my mom’s van and my car solid with stuff!


Well, that’s just about everything for now. Today will be spent finishing up some odds and ends before we wake up bright and early to drive to school. Ahhh I’m so excited!

iPhone Happenings

So as I looked through my iPhone pictures from the last week, I came to the conclusion that I may, in fact, be a crazy cat lady….I take way too many pictures of my kitties. No worries people, this time next week I will be settling into my dorm and you will be free of cat pictures until at least Thanksgiving! Speaking of which…ONE WEEK UNTIL I’M BACK AT SCHOOL!!!!! Can you tell I’m excited? I am so ready to see how God is going to use me this year!

Well, here is my week according to my iPhone…
Top: More amazing cookie butter…I’m addicted people! // A rare moment when both cats are together in harmony // She’s addicted to sinks apparently
Middle: My mom left this bottom shelf bare just for the cat…when I walk by, the bookshelf meows at me // Suspicious… // The Intervarsity pamphlets I got on my visit to Binghamton back in April 2011. I am so thankful I met people from the fellowship then because I immediately got connected with them last fall when I moved on campus. I am so blessed by the friendships I’ve built in that ministry!
Bottom: Some wonderful Proverbs truths #SheReadsTruth // Feeling fancy because I curled my hair // Pulled out my watercolors this week


Top: Making bracelets // Cat distractions from responding to blog emails // Late night tea
Middle: Felt like Scar the other morning when I woke up (I wonder what I do in my sleep) // “Do you believe in yourself?” // Froyo addiction
Bottom: My friend Julie at I found the cutest weirdest outfits possible at Kohl’s…seriously who buys this stuff?!!


Top: New nail polishes // Bleaching my hair for the pink dye // Apparently my friend lived with geese :p
Middle: Julie & Me with our pink hair // Yummy chicken salad lettuce wraps // Came across these verses twice this week…God is calling me to be humble.
Bottom: Bath & Body Works makes the cutest things // Proverbs 15- watching my words // Eeeeee she’s so cute, I'm going to miss her cuddling with me at school :(


Well that’s all my iPhone had to say. This next week is going to be filled with last-minute errands, packing, and savoring my last moments with family & friends before I trek back up to New York.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Friday’s Letters

Dear Samantha, I loved getting your letter in the mail yesterday. You’re so sweet!


Dear Calc, We’re through…I guess it was a good ride.

Dear Stella, I’m so glad the mechanics fixed you up; I had missed driving you!

Dear Speculoo’s Cookie Butter, Why am I just now trying you? You are literally the best food ever.

Dear Textbooks, You cost a whole lot. Stop it.

Dear Olympics, I miss you; please come back.

Dear Future Husband (whoever you are), I watched some pretty sweet YouTube proposal videos yesterday…you better plan well :P

Dear Laundry, ughhhhhhh.

Dear Erin, I love your Instagram #Thankfulsweetness challenge. It is a humble reminder of what God is blessing me with.

I hope you lovelies have a stupendous Friday!!!

iPhone Happenings

This week it started: the goodbyes for college. Two of my friends have headed back to school, and my dear friend Kristen is currently moving into her freshman dorm. Sunday night, we spent hours at a diner gushing about the exciting aspects of college life, thoroughly getting us both pumped and easing our small concerns. Kristen, thank you for your always-encouraging friendship. I pray that your freshman year is amazing and I can’t wait to see how God grows you at Regent!

Anywho, onto my my week as seen by my iPhone:

Top: #SheReadTruth His steadfast love & faithfulness // True life…this was someone’s plate at the mall. Now that’s NRA dedication! // The sad and rainy spot my hamock and I should have been (wow can someone say #firstworldproblems?!)
Bottom: I almost poured my milk this way…rough morning // A constant reminder // My newly-made planner, complete with sections for homework, small group, IV meetings, and some blogging…I’m super pumped!

Top: Dinner at Bonefish Grill with my mom (those fish tacos are the bomb) // Bad picture, but there was a man dressed as Elvis getting into his car. My mom and I were bummed we didn’t get a picture with him // God’s teaching is a light // My first friar tuck…actually a success (I’m even rocking some curls again today)
Bottom: Shoutout To Samantha, this blogging world offers great encouraging friends. I’m blessed // “But Christianity is a cross, and a cross is ‘I’ crossed out” –Power of Positive Prayer // Shopping at Target with momma bear // Love me some smoothies

Top: Treasure His commandments // My Sunday best // Tiger’s new favorite nighttime sleeping spot…next to me. I’m not complaining :) // Birthday false alarm…
Bottom: Nothing about God is simple♥ // I found a new bakery yesterday!! // I ate both cupcakes and was not ashamed…so so good! // Just watching the rain

P.S. I'm working on some bloggy changes...stay tuned!

iPhone Happenings

Well, its Wednesday again..time to show off my past week on photos. I think I’m getting the hang of this blogging thing, so much so that if my mom sees me take a picture now she goes “Is that going on your blog?” Yes Mom, it is. I get to document the semi-unimportant aspects of my life and no one can stop me :)



Top: My last day of the Prayer study for #SheReadsTruth // The craziness at Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day // My wrap was still well-worth the wait
Bottom: Eating some of the chickpea cookie I made on my craft day while studying for calc // Ok does anyone else do this?! Leave one of each color at the end (I do it with candy too)…is that weird? // Reminded of how to sacrifice myself




A lovely day at Peace Valley Park with my friend Michele…turned into a 6-mile walk. In flip flops. (You think I would have learned the last time) Her pup was such a trooper though. Sadie was thrown in the water encouraged to swim by Michele & had to walk those 6 miles on her poor little paws. So naturally she tried to take my seat on the ride home ;p




Top: Classical summer…gotta have a good s’more // I'm a pyro. obvs. // An attempt at a cinnamon mug cake (I’m still tweaking it)
Bottom: Keep His commandments, abide in His love // no arms Feeling stylish // Glorifying God through purity




My friends Jess & Kristen (and their little sister Michelle) were in Annie Jr. this past week. Jess played an adorable Annie…rocking the red hair, and Kristen was Mrs. Hannigan. She was fierce.




Top: Zeva’s new favorite spot // Another mug cake, whose blueberries took over // This stuff is da bomb (yes, I just said that)
Bottom: First day of the Proverbs study on #SheReadsTruth. I was so excited when I saw this was the book we were reading; we’re even reading it at church! // My house had no windows this week…no worries, they’re back now // Starting my morning off right :)

iPhone Happenings

My life the past week…

Top: More mini-cupcake baking // Chocolate-covered pretzels my friend Chelsea and I made (after we delivered some to my neighbor) // Ephesians 6:19-20…I wrote it on the inside cover of my new notebook
Middle: Reading while I waited for my tire change at Good Year // The little green mermaid that makes me oh so happy // My dad trying to play with our cat during the Opening Ceremony “Why don’t you love me?!” ….this man kills me. I love that he saves his weirdness just for us family
Bottom: Some #shereadstruth on the LAST page of my notebook. boom. // my boredom Saturday afternoon… // Some cinnamon streusel ice cream I made on Saturday (I may or may not have a cinnamon addiction people)




Top: a humble reminder // Rocking my “church shoes” (aka I feel silly wearing them casually :p) // After church // A typical conversation….don’t judge me
Bottom: Trying an ombre accent nail // My hand is obviously a pillow // One of the best parts about living in a Philly suburb: the cheesesteaks. Yummm. // Gahhh my baby is so cute♥




Top: My failed attempt of photographing deer in the soy field by my house…I promise they are the little specs under that tree limb // She was waiting outside my door, demanding to be petted // Monday’s outfit // They do make me smile :)
Bottom: Where I spent the majority of Monday: on my hammock in the shade // Who knew adding scrapbook paper to a case would be so cute?! // Walmart adventures with my friend Julie // A peach my friend picked….mmmmmm



My Final Instagram Photo-A-Day pictures:

Day 26: Sunshine (the nickname I have for my friend Julie…even though I forgot to take her actual picture) // Day 27: On the Road // Day 29: Last Thing You Bought // Day 30: Calm (with my devotions of course) // Day 31: Toothbrush



Oh, and I figured I would leave you with this gem:
This is how I looked while watching the Olympics the other night. You’re welcome.