What I Wear-Trip To Arizona And Purple Shrug

   

I've been so busy lately, I fear I've neglected my poor little blog! Hopefully this won't be a permanent arrangement, but I can't promise anything. My sister Melissa and I just got back from a trip down to Arizona to visit my grandparents, which was super fun! Unfortunately, the weather was pretty cold while we were there, but we had to save something for next time, right Grandma? ;)

Since then I've been getting back into the swing of working again, cleaning my room, putting clothes from the trip in my closet,  etc. I truly can't believe how fast time flies! Is anyone else having issues coming to grips with the fact that it's just a short time till we enter Febuary?! I'm still trying to catch up to December...

The speed at which time seems to go is a great reminder to cherish the time God gives us here on earth, knowing each moment is fleeting and gone in a flash. It's super easy for me to waste hours on the internet, or mindless minutes just lying around. How do you manage your time well? 

I have to apologize for the odd angle of theses photos, I'm still getting used to using my tripod to take my own photos. My brother got me a blue tooth camera trigger for Christmas! Does anyone else have experience using a tripod for taking their own fashion photos? I'd love any tips you'd care to share. 

I'm wearing: Purple shrug-thrifted $3.99//Leopard print shirt-Rue 21 $2//Skirt-Rue 21 $5//

Here are a few snapshots from our trip to AZ

At the theater

At "The Big House"

Or shopping booty! :D

What I Wear-New Year "Resolution" And Comfy Clothes

I'm wearing: Sweater-Rue 21 $6//Earrings-hand me down//Skirt-thrifted $3.99//Boots-Skechers $30//Essential Oil diffuser necklace-gift

Another year comes to a close, another one begins. I truly feel like 2014 was only 6 months long! It's been a whirlwind year filled with joy, laughter, tears and heartache. It was filled with pain and love, sorrow and beauty. 

I'm so blessed, but I often forget that. It's easy to focus on the things I can't change, instead of thanking a God who loves me so much. How could we ever think that we could earn His grace? That our measly selves are worth anything? Truth? God can use broken vessels, but only if they're empty of themselves. Empty of the expectation that life should go how we wish, empty of selfish ambitions and pride. An empty vessel in the hands of God is a work of art, each day yet another piece of beauty added.                  

          

I'm not much for "resolutions" but this year I'd like to dig deeper into my relationship with Christ. I'm tired of mediocre, surrendering only parts of myself isn't enough! This coming year I want to recklessly abandon myself to Him. I want to love more, laugh more and give more. 

   With His help I can block out the voices of others who discourage, instead of encourage. With His help I can love the unlovable and soar with wings like eagles. 

This is a new year, 365 days from now, who will you be? 

I would be so grateful if each of you would comment with a devotional/inspirational book you love, I'm looking for some to read this new year, I'll go first! 

My favorite inspirational book -Mere Christianity by C.S Lewis 

Have a blessed New Year and remember that each moment is precious-YOU are precious! Be the change you want to see.