New Job!

Last week I got hired at "Flower Garden", and it has been the most incredible blessing of a job I have ever had.
I get to do every thing, it is such a blast decorating the shop, processing the flowers and cleaning up after everyone!
The best part is the people I work with. I have been telling people that I work with the Steel Magnolias cast. They are the most wonderful women, we have such a good time at work every day.
I am so thankful for this job, I have always wanted to work at a flower shop!
Here are some pictures of the shop and some arrangements the ladies made!

Tuesday

Waiting for the weekend to be over, and anticipating the longest goodbye I have ever withstood, the moment to say good-bye finally came...
We spent the weekend with family and I soaked up every moment I could with my parents and brothers before Tuesday night when I had to leave our home in Mansfield to go to class in the morning. I dreaded Tuesday night. Tuesday night meant that it was finally here, finally real, and the pain would be ever more increasing as I drove away that night. I cried all the way home and late into the night with Burke at my side trying to comfort the me as a steady flow of tears rushed down my stinging cheeks. I've known for months that Tuesday would come, but to feel the embrace of my father's more fit than ever arms around me, to hear the sad crack of his voice as he said " I love you", and to later hear him tell Burke, " take care of my little girl", broke my heart more than I ever imagined. To hear my mothers soft whimpers and feel her warm tears on my neck, to feel her gentle and loving arms hold me tight, and to see her cover her mouth as I drove away, drove the deepening break in my heart deeper. As I rode home in my car full of stuff from my mom's house, I thought the wound would never heal, I thought I would always have a little crack in my heart, not because I am mad they are moving, but because I know I will miss their closeness and friendship that was only one hour away. Now they embark on a knew adventure, an adventure fully thought out and planned with great love by God.
Over the short time that they have been gone, God has filled my little crack in my heart with a deeper understanding of faith, a refreshed sense of peace and a knowledge that my parents are now being ambassadors for Christ in a different part of the world. My parents are missionaries. Nothing could bring me greater peace and joy than to know that my dad will bring peace to the hurt and dying soldiers fighting for our freedom. My mom will be a minister to the women who have the hardest job in the world, and have an immaculate impact in the lives of our soldiers wives.
I can't wait to see the great plans of the Lord unfold, I can't wait to go to their new home in Washington and have to ask where the forks are, and I can't wait to be in the more than ever fit arms of my father, the sweet grasp of my mother and to hold the little hands of my brothers again.

Daddy, Daughter Moments

Teaching her what she'll probably never need to know, but what it means to be a soldier...Letting her observe as you prepare for something you know will come in your career, but still pray never does... Watching her experience some of the weight you carry on your shoulders...

All the while laughing and thanking God for her innocence...
And cherishing moments like these!


I just copied this from my mom's blog, but I'm not being lazy!

The time I got to spend with my courageous dad this week was one of the most memorable and cherished weeks with him I have ever had. My dad has taught me so many things about life, encouraged me to love nature, loved me every step of the way, and always been right . Somehow when he smiled the most joyful smile at me as I wore the gear he lugs every day and embraced a passion of his, I felt his love at a new depth.
It is so refreshing to see the love of Christ gleaming in his eyes for he knows that his life is walking the paths that the Lord has paved for him. I am so proud of my dad.
Getting to experience a little of what it is like to be an Army brat was so much fun.I loved giving my I.D to the security guards and going to the PX. It made me so proud every morning I was woken up from deep sleep at 4 :30 a.m. on my pull out bed to the sounds of my dad getting ready for physical training. He wore a gray shirt with the words ARMY proudly displayed on the front, shorts that said the same and tube socks pulled to the middle of his shins. The sweet smell of his after shave filling the air and stayed there all day to remind us of his sacrifice. I could not pick a better hero.
I cherish the times we have had Dad, you are such an inspiration and bold example in my life. Thank you for your love that you have always poured into my life.

"Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty...he makes the clouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind...You make springs gush forth in valleys; they flow between the hills; they give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches. From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work. You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate...The trees of the Lord are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. In them the birds build their nests; the stork has her home in the fir trees. The high mountains are for the wild goats; the rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers. He made the moon to mark seasons; the sun knows it's time for setting.
You made darkness, and it is night, when all the beasts of the forest creep about. The young lions roar for their prey, seeking their food from God.
O Lord how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made all of them; the earth is full of your creatures. Here is the sea, great and wide, which teems with creatures innumerable,living things both small and great. There go the ships, and Leviathan, which you formed to play in it...May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works, who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke! I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord...Bless the Lord, O my soul! Praise the Lord!" - Psalm 104: 1-35-

All photography by Whitney Burton, all creation by God.

Long time no talk...

I know that I have not posted in a while. It's hard, really. It's hard to find words for the feelings your heart feels at times and hard to express your minds thoughts. It's funny though...when I do write, I feel better, not in a sense that my body and mind feel better, more in a sense that I am more aware of my thoughts and emotions. I put out all that is coming in and and I feel in ways I do not usually. Therefore, I am writing.
Over the past month or maybe two, I have experienced so many incredible things. I have swam the deep ocean and learned what I can and can't touch on the magnificent coral. I have explored the underwater with schools of fish and learned the ways of a graceful diver. I have breathed deeply and soaked in the sun's warming rays on white sandy beaches for hours on end.
I have surfed the glassy lakes on my wakeboard, and beat myself up on water toys. I have made new friends and seen new places. I have played with orphans, swimming out to the deep coral while their little lungs try to support their excitement. I have given a bible to a girl who has never seen one nor heard of Jesus Christ as tears stream down her face because she has nothing but the clothes on her back for the time being.
I have known what it is to be alone, to feel as if a part of you is missing, and it is because your best friend is off on his own adventures. I have known what it is so be sad and cry until the spring is dry, because I am, sad. Sadness comes when your parents are moving 2,500 miles away, when your friends turn out to not be who you thought they were, friends die and living alone becomes lonely.
I have learned to be content, to trust in the Lord with all my heart, and to sure as heck not lean on my own understanding because it does not hold. I have learned to love more deeply than I ever though possible, but not the man you would think. God has become number one again in my life, a place where I have struggled to let him be. My hand has been closed to areas of life that the He needed to work in, but I am now hands open and on my knees. I have learned that treasures on earth will one day end up in a land fill, then you die. My treasures I will store in heaven, not where moths will destroy them and theaves can steal them. Positively not in return, but as a result, life has more meaning, people have more space in my life, I have become less and He has become more.
I have fallen deeply more in love with my family. I have a courageous father and loving mother who ever day amaze me at their strength and valor. I have fallen more deeply in love with creation, in all aspects of it, for I have spend much time delving in it.
I look forward to what lies ahead, the adventures to come and the lessons to learn. I am excited at the opportunities I will be given to be patient, to be courages and bold, and to love God more deeply. I look forward to the hard times I know are nearing closer, to the struggles I will soon face and the strength I will have because of my wonderful Savior who is much stronger than I.
There is nothing I would take back, no regrets, I only press forward in hopes of attaining God's will for me, the dreams I conspire and adventures I seek, in hope of bringing Him glory through it all. It has undoubtedly been one of the most incredible summers of my life.

Hola From Roatan!

I arrived yesterday to the beautiful island of Roatan, Honduras. I went snorkeling today and saw the most beautiful choral, played my monkeys and parrots and swung from the trees on a zip line!! Here is a super funny video from today....

I'm in Roatan!!

Funny Video. I'll write more later when I have more time and internet! Miss you and love you all!!

I'd just like to say...

To my Dad,

To my Dad, who has always been there for me. To the one who has raised me and taught me in the way I should go, and with a Godly hand, loved me all the way. To the father who always encouraged me to be who God called me to be, to follow my dreams and to love others more than myself. To a leader who's example has inspired and changed many peoples lives, including mine. To a soldier who fights for our freedom. To a servant who waits at the door. To a smile that always reminds me of love.To a teacher who instills words of the Lord into his children. To a dad that always wanted the best for his wife and children. To a hunter that cherishes God's creation. To a fisherman who searches for the biggest fish and treasured time with his father-in-law and a fisher of men who searches for troubled hearts. To a heart that is sensitive to the Holy Spirit, to the thoughts of others and gives without strings attached. To a pastor who reaches out to those in need of healing. To the one whose example has helped to mold me into who I am today. To a lover who loves and enjoys his wife more than anything in this world. To a gift that has been given to all of us, and treasured among our greatest possessions. To an ear that has always been willing to listen and never left me alone. To a brother, husband, uncle, cousin, friend to many and most importantly...my father, I'd just like to say thank you. Thank you for those long nights, loving moments, words of wisdom, for always wanting the best for me, teaching me, never giving up, always believing in me, a blessing me just by being who you are. Thank you, Dad, for always flashing those blue eyes full of love and pride in my direction. I love you Dad!

Keep The Change

This has nothing to do with the stuff I'm about to write but, I got pulled over for the first time today! Speeding? Nope! Apparently I have blue lights in my side mirrors and it's illegal to have them! The police man was very nice and I wasn't freaked out like I expected to be my first time! haha I called my dad to brag as I drove away! Now back to the real point of this...


As I have written in previous blogs, a lot of changes have been going on in my life. I now live on my own, work, am in college and love every bit of it. My dad is now a chaplain in the Army, my brother is soon to be in the Air Force and my parents are about to move 2,500 miles away to Washington State.


As I have watched my dad and brother train and condition for their dreams, I watch in amazement at their courage, strength and love for the family and country. I couldn't be more proud of them. When I see an American flag these days, it's not just a flag anymore, it represents my dads encouraging and wise words, my brothers love and laughter and the courage, strength and love for their family and country. Seeing my military I.D in my wallet makes me burst with pride and puts a smile on my face but these are not the only changes that have changed my life...
The changes I have seen in my brother are like nothing I have ever seen. His joy is contagious because of his love for the Lord. His heart and mind are at peace because he finally knows that he is doing exactly what the Lord would have for him to do. His love is deeper and his smile is bigger. My dad has also undergone the same changes. The symptoms of the Lord's calling are incredible! It's wonderful to see how my family as a whole has changed and grown through this experience as well. We hug more, we cherish each other more, we laugh together more,we enjoy each other more and we understand each other more!






Some people say that they hate change. A lot has changed in the world I live in lately, but I think I'll keep the change.

Summer Time!

Probably my most favorite thing about college is all the time you DON'T spend actually there. My summer break is already well on it's way and it's only the beginning of May! It's fabulous to look back over these past 5 months and see where God has taken all of us! It has gone by so furiously fast!
Over the past 5 months I have gained knowledge and understanding of " the college life," and know that the party scene is most definitely not for me(don't worry, I didn't have to try anything to figure that out.) I have grown closer to my boyfriend and found out who my true friends are.I have lived, laughed and loved more than ever in my life. I have sadly spent more time than ever before doing nothing. I have learned how to manage my money wisely and use it more on others that my own wants. I have learned how to keep plants alive ( the secret is...buy them from Calloways, if they die, you can take them back and give you live ones for free!) I have all my friends fooled. I have made a new best friend and play mate, my hamster named Banter. I have spent evenings with friends bar-b-qing on the lake, watched Knights galavant on their horses, seen 2,000 people do the chicken dance and drank sweet tea on my front porch. I have had many ineffable adventures that I will remember forever.
Most importantly I have learned how to truly delve into God's word, how to pursue a friendship with others, love the unlovable and forget myself. These past few months have grown me and stretched me farther than I ever could have imagined, but it wasn't time that did it's toll on me, it was God's love and guidance that is "a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." I have realized that my wants and desires are not what matters most in this life. I have understood that God does not tell me what He is going to do, He reveals to me Who He is. "He went out, not knowing where he would go."-Hebrews 11:8 I have also learned that God does not ask me to do things based on my ability, but rather my willingness to irrevocably surrender on that point.
I have found out that what you think about, is what you care about, is what you chase. I have also come to find that truly getting into the Word requires me to find time, a place and have a plan to follow through with it. I have learned to daily be putting off the old self and putting on the attitude of Christ. Once is not enough for the carnal minded.
I have learned so much and I only hope that I will continue to do so, although the school semester has seemingly dumbed my mind, God's word is sharper than a double edged sword!
Let the attitude of my life be a continual "going out" in dependence upOn God and have an ineffable charm that is a satisfaction to Jesus!

Americas Beauty Distorted?

Check out my video at the bottom of the page...AMAZING!!( It actually brings it right back up here...)
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Road Trip!

" For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace;the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and the trees of the fields shall clap their hands...and it shall make a name for the Lord, an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off." - Isaiah 55:12&13

There is nothing like being in complete and utter serenity. Knowing that you have no responsibility other than to relax and take on as many adventures as you can. To feel the rain sprinkle your dirty skin softly as you walk to play in the icy river, to hear the mighty wind blow through the trees and rattle your tent as you fall asleep, or to feel the cool morning dew on your sandals and toes as you walk through the forest...It's such a joy to be alive and experience God's creation in such a sensory way. To feel the silky wind blow your hair gently across the air as you master an 800 ft. cliff, to feel the brisk water rush over your ankles as you bask in the rivers, to feel the hot fire warm your skin as the scent of toasted marshmallows fills the air, to feel your stomach as you drive through the lush green mountains, or to hear the sound of your bike click lightly in the dusk as you ride through the trails and forests...It's an adventure. It's all an unforgettable adventure.
Hanging out for hours in complete submission to the Father, as creation fulfills its duty...
It's all an adventure; sleeping in tents, exploring unknown trails,cliffs and caves, blisters and scrapes, rivers and lakes. Even washing our clothes in a random laundry mat and going to get them in the morning, cooking by flashlight, having little to no money, seeing new people and places, taking a bike rack to the head and getting scared out of my pants by the boys. Saying " stop Karl!" more than ever in my life, having hairier arm pits than any girl should ever have, laughing until we throw up, getting in trouble with the park rangers forplaying with air soft guns in a state park, and visiting all the " taste testing rooms" we can. It is all an unforgettable adventure...
Hanging out for hours in complete submission to the Father, as all of creation makes a name for the Lord, an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

Better than Anti-Depressants

What is the deal? Why don't doctors prescribe bundles of flowers and reading books on your porch ( sorry I am from the south, patio) listening to the sound of rain falling on the patio roof to stressed patients?
My Nana took me shopping this weekend, no, not for clothes and accessories, but for FLOWERS! I know, it was great. I couldn't wait to get home to plant them all and decorate my patio with them. As we walked through Calloways I couldn't help but praise God for all of the diverse and beautiful flowers that He created for His glory and my enjoyment! From Gerber Daisy's to Aloe Vera plants, they were all fragrantly gorgeous!
After shopping we did some laundry and I headed home to plant! It was so much fun acting like I have a green thumb. I think I did alright though.(Pictures below)It's amazing how flowers make you exuberantly happy just looking at them!! I love flowers.
Last night Ashley and I sat out on the patio and read Esther while listening to the slow, steady fall of rain on the roof. It was wonderful and very relaxing. Next time you're feeling a little down or stressed,grab a book, turn on the rain, and sit on the patio near some flowers!

What's it to do with studying?

I have recently found myself in the books. Not just in any book, my Psychology book.
I was studying one night, a week or so before the test I was studying for actually was,which was strange looking back on it because I never did that in High School (maybe because it was never actually required of me...). As I was studying, or at least I thought I was studying, my thoughts ran wild with terms, and numbers, statistics, distractions and annoyances that kept me from truly grasping what I was learning. I was severely annoyed because no matter how hard I tried I couldn't stop dosing,wondering and worrying.Burke officially freaked me out for this test too because he said he studied hard if not harder than I did for this same test and he made C's all semester on the tests for this class! Then as I decided to take a break and get a snack, God gave me this parallel. I thought about how we as Christians strive to spend time with the Lord everyday, but so many terms, numbers, statistics,distractions and annoyances seem to distract us and hinder what God is demonstrating to us. I also thought about how in the same way I let Burke's experience with the test cause me anxiety, many of us let other peoples mistakes, wrong doings and experiences affect us so much that we can not accomplish the task before us. I was holding on to so many fears and distractions that it created static in my head so that I could not think, so I just had to take a break and give it to God. In the same way, we all have static that we need to give to God so that we can fully function in God's kingdom and accomplish the tasks He has set before us and to understand the lessons He has for us to learn. God has so many plans and opportunities for us, some times it takes doing something out of the ordinary,taking a break and clearing the static from our all too noisy lives!

Things I love about my Parents.

1. They encourage me to be the best and never settle for anything in life.
2. They support the decisions I make and share their wisdom in every circumstance.
3. They have so much wisdom and they are so young, I hope to have the wisdom they do one day.
4. They have God at the top of our house-hold and their own lives.
5. They pursue my brothers and me. They always help us so much with college, money,friends,mates, anything they're there to guide us. They are is always there for us, all of us go to our mom for cuddles and when we need to talk.
6. The teach us and guide us. My parents don't let us run free and make mistakes. They have taught us to listen to the Holy Spirit and to make wise choices.
7. They are still happily married. That is sadly so rare these days and I'm so glad that they are always there for the better or worse as a couple and with my brothers and me.
8. They only made one of me. I'm not a twin or a boy ahaha. I'm the only girl and I love it!
9. They have taken me to church and taught me about the bible, and God since the day I was born.Praise God!

10. They love people, they see the good in everyone and truly love everyone.
11. They value family time. My dad likes it to just be the family a lot and I never understood why until I got my own home haha.
12. They love the outdoors, we have the most interesting/awesome family vacations. My parents don't take us to Six Flags and a hotel, they take us kayaking down a river, fishing,hiking in Colorado, snowboarding, wakeboarding and we stay in a cabin along the river.
13.They enjoy leading healthy lives. We ate pretty healthily growing up and we've always been very active.
14. They don't get consumed with the things of this world. Our family goes to the lake a lot, we all enjoy sitting and telling jokes(my whole family is very funny), relaxing, taking baths (everyone in our family still does) family time, watching movies, taking naps,being lovable, and we definitely don't spend a lot of time shopping, maybe because of the guys haha.
15. They value education. My parents have encouraged us to go to college since we started school. Not going wasn't even an idea. My dad recently got his master's in Divinity. He spent forever in Seminary it seemed.
16. They are hard workers. My dad has always instilled in us to work hard, to do everything as if we are doing it for the Lord. He doesn't like for us to be lazy, he for sure never is. My mom works very hard at work and has gotten tons of awards, even we she just started at Handango she was getting awards!
17. They are like teenagers. Not in the sense that they are immature but they are both very funny, very cool, up-to-date,they talk to each other on the phone every second they get,and they enjoy the same things we did growing up.

More to come...I gotta go to bed! Yikes!

My Valentine!

Burke and had our Valentines Day date yesterday and it was so incredible! He didn't tell me where we were going and as we drove into Dallas I saw a sign for a theater and said, "Oh, you're taking me there?" and Burke said, "Yea!". He also told me what the play was about and everything. Then as we were driving around the Dallas Aquarium, he pulled in the parking lot and told me the theater was down the street a little ways. When we started walking we walked on the sidewalk next to the Aquarium and I said,"Burke, I'm confused" and he said, " haha We're really going to the Aquarium!". I was SO excited because I have been wanting to go to the Dallas Aquarium for such a long time! The aquarium was incredible. God definitely was showing off when he created fish, they're amazing, and weird. My favorite part was of course taking pictures of everything but I got to see a little baby fish from Sri Lanka, India. It was as big as my pinkie fingernail! I also got to see the little shrimp off of Finding Nemo that says " Hello, can I clean your tank?". I loved seeing all the animals;monkeys, sharks,eels, sting rays (a.k.a Steve Erwin killers),penguins, dolphins,salt water bass and all different kinds of interesting fish.

After the Aquarium we drove around Dallas and took pictures of everything!
Then Burke asked if I wanted to go to Addison( it's a city north west of Dallas). Addison is so beautiful, very rich. I agreed and so we drove to Addison to take more pictures. When we got to Addison we drove around for a bit then Burke pulled in to Texas de Brazil and said " Okay we're here, let's go". I freaked out because we were supposed to be eating at a restaurant in Denton and I absolutely LOVE Texas de Brazil! The food an company was amazing as always and I had such a good time trying all the interesting foods again. After dinner we rented Employee of the month, bought some sparkling grape juice and went home to top off the evening together! It was absolutely wonderful to spend a whole day with the love of my life and celebrate us! Ill share some of the 800 pictures we took!
Happy Valentines Day!

21-30

21. He likes change. He styles his hair a different way every day. He takes different routes to stores etc. every time we go. He never likes to do the same things over and over unless it's his favorite food.
22. He likes to eat. He will eat and try anything, even if it hurts if you know what I mean. He loves these pecans that taste like potpourri at a restaurant in Ft.Worth called Fizi.
23. He loves art and finds art in everything. One day on our way to the gym we saw handle bars chained to a bike rack, someone had obviously stolen the other end of the bike but Burke took it as someone being artsy with a bike rack. He even decorates and arranges his food on his plate or food that I make.
24. He loves answering tough questions people have about the bible and God. He will sit and talk for hours with you if you've got the questions.
25. He used to cover his mouth all the time when he smiled because he was used to covering his mouth when he smiled or laughed when he had braces. SO his mom and I used to always pull his hand down when he did it.
26. He finds pleasure and contentment in everything, even if he is just sitting around at home. He loves all the simplicities of life, like naps on Sunday afternoons, walking in the rain,walking, and exercising.
27. He's a big complementer. He finds the good and talent in everyone and lets them know he appreciates it.
28. He is very sensitive to the Holy Spirit. One day we were pulling out of a gas station and he felt he shouldnt go then a second later a huge truck pulled out of no where and misses us! He also will just go and talk to anyone he feels led to, he knows just when to pray and just when to listen.
29. He is loving and friendly with everyone. He will talk to anyone that cares to listen, like people in the check out line or people sitting next to us!
30. He hates television. If it's on, he turns it off. If it has to be on he turns it down. He does like Heroes though haha.

100 Random things about My Burke.

1. He truly cares about people. No matter the personality or differences he truly cares and sees past every flaw.
2. He loves surprises. He gets upset if you even hint at what it is or how awesome his gift is going to be.
3. He loves the Lord and strives to be a man after Gods own heart, but thats not random, you can tell just by looking at him.
4. He loves vintage and sophisticated things. We love going to antique stores and old stuff. He also loves when I wear dresses and use my salad fork for salad and entree fork for my entree.
5. He loves spontaneity. We once went camping with some friends an hour away,roasted marshmallows,went fishing, hung out and left!
6. He loves sunsets, sunrises and being outdoors. We love fishing together, picnics, going to the lake, camping,walking in the woods, going to parks and just sitting outside in the sun.
7. He says "sweetie" when hes frustrated with me or is trying to make a point but trys not to sound like my dad haha.
8. He loves to kiss me on the fore head and play 100 kisses, which is just 1oo kisses really fast all over my face, its really funny and makes me laugh really hard.
9. He loves learning. Learning to wakeboard, snowboard,xml,ajax ( geek talk)Spanish and other languages, me, wolleyball, plunging toilets(someday) and anything else you throw at him.
10. He loves to sit down and talk about things we've done in the past. He loves childhood memories and memories of us. I'm so happy to say we have so many great memories.
11. He pursues purity. Thats a rare find in most guys. He pursues it not only with me but in all areas of his life.
12. He loves helping and blessing people. If he owes $26 he will give you $27, if you need to talk he will talk with you for hours. If you want something he will search it out and find it. Especially with me, he has spoiled me.
13. He loves adventure. He takes a different path to class every day and we love to just drive and spend time with each other. He loves to go to different parks and lakes.
14. He is daring. Fear is not a factor for him. Nothing can stop him from trying new things like jumping off jumps that he cant see the other side of when we snowboard.
15. He loves being comfortable. His favorite outfit is swim trunks and a t-shirt.
16. He is a true nature lover. In the summer we jump at any chance to be outside, but he hates cats.
17. He hates socks and shoes, he is happiest in his sandals,even in the cold.
18. He loves for his mom to cut his hair just because he loves the time he gets to spend with her.
19. His family is very important to him. We go back to his house in Big Spring every chance we get.
20. He's a mommas boy.

Thats all for now...more to come later!!

A lesson learned.

I wrote my first speech today. It's about obesity in America. It's funny because all the super smart wanna sound kids have had the hardest time understanding exactly what this speech is supposed to be about. I've never heard so many complicated questions haha! I also went swimming today HAH in winter. I swam laps and played around in our rec center. We have a lazy river,whirlpool and a 40 person hot tub, which isn't actually that hot, its more like a big chlorinated bath tub. I also find it interesting that no matter your age or intelligence you still aren't allowed to swim in pools deeper than four ft. haha. I also love professors that tell you they wont keep you long because they hate people who talk just to hear themselves talk but in all reality they themselves love to hear themselves talk and tell you pointless stories about ex boyfriends that you pay thousands of dollars to hear, but you get a piece of paper in the end so I guess it's okay. They also don't teach you to NOT use run on sentences so I will continue to use them. It's also fun to avoid psychos you unfortunately met in high school because you don't want to get that business started again. I also have come to love hearing 39 year old men talk about themselves for 6 hours at work. I also love waking up at 12 in the afternoon and wonder where my day has gone. I do love the spontaneity of college. Who goes fishing just because they can on a Tuesday afternoon,catches a 5lb trout,brings it home in the back of a Volkswagen Passat, watches it swim in the sink until it dies then throws it away. I've had sooo much fun so far learned so much about people, life and friends that I have never known before. Relationships are more important now than ever and drinking every drip of life is a priority. I've learned to love what I dont love, love people I dont love and care about what I don't care about. The weird kids are no longer weird, the long winded are sweet and need to talk too, the day is still seizable no matter the time and randomness makes the heart young.I guess I've learned how to become all things to all people so that I might win some. Thanks God for yet again, changing my mind.

College life!

I've come to find that college life is awesome!I can go to sleep at 3a.m and wake up at 1 p.m without anyone saying a thing and no one will wake you up!Except maybe Burke taking pictures of me...

College life also requires you to make dozens of cookies all the time, feed boys good cookies once, you have to forever.

Me and Ash made 8 dozen oatmeal scotchies and reeses chewies for the super bowl party.


For the first time ever...I watched more than 5 minutes of the super bowl! Note to self: it's not that great.