... me and my sister were totally born in the wrong decade ...
give us a big band and a dance floor!!!!
{I can't believe I missed this episode of OTH ... I'll be hunting it down on youtube all night if thats what it takes!!! haha}
Crushing emotions
It's been quite an emotional weekend, {and monday}. One my heart is barely keeping up with ... a bit melodramatic, I know, but 'tis true. I've felt soo much in the past five days, I think I've covered just about every emotion known to man .. hahah .. all of it has put crushing pressure on this little heart of mine. But on the upside, it's also let me {not so gently} be reminded that I'm alive, like the lyrics to one of my favorite fall melodies ...
Both my mom and my sister have had their own separate battles to fight this weekend. {And no they weren't fight each other if that's what your thinking .. haha} But it pains me that I wasn't home to help carry them through both battles, I love them so much I'm so glad I am home now.
Let's see what I'm made of ...
... or just take me back to the Palm Trees please!!
I've got so much to share about Georgia, just you wait!!!
"It's October again. Leaves are coming down. One more year's come and gone. And nothing's changed at all. Wasn't I supposed to be someone. Who can face the things that I've been running from...
Let me feel, I don't care if I breakdown. Let me fall, even if I hit the ground. And if I... Cry a little, Die a little, At least I know I lived, just a little..."
- Bethany Joy Galeotti
I know it's been quite some time since I've really shared anything personal, but a good venting could do me some good. Writing ... and running use to be two of my favorite outlets, but I've definitely neglected to do those two things for myself lately. First, because I was told I look pretty dumb doing one, and second I've been pretty timid to do the other and haven't been compelled to open up a clean page and just let it rip.
But this weekend's emotional roller coaster calls for both.
{Though running might be a bad idea with the chances of snow furries tomorrow}
I have literally traveled from one emotion to the next. Thursday I was starstruck and serenaded by none other than Mr. Ernie Halter himself, then my trip to Georgia was pretty emotional ... but then again what wedding isn't? And in the time I've been away, it's been pretty emotional back at home and I'm just beginning to share in all the emotions my friends and family have been separately going through over the past few days.
Both my mom and my sister have had their own separate battles to fight this weekend. {And no they weren't fight each other if that's what your thinking .. haha} But it pains me that I wasn't home to help carry them through both battles, I love them so much I'm so glad I am home now.
As for my friends, there is soo much to pray about I have not idea where to begin. One particular friend of mine needs the most prayers because the Marines is giving him a hard time. I know the Lord has His perfect plan, but I can't help but worry.
Also, as I've been totally oblivious to what's been going on in the real world because I was stuck on a island in Georgia, the news about the wildfires in southern California only got to me yesterday. I've been thinking of you all ever since and I'll continue to be praying. I love you all!!!!
If all that isn't enough, I've had my own crushing emotions take me for a spin ... and boy am I dizzy. I'll let you know when I get my feet back on the ground, but till then I'm going to be knee deep in work, work, work, work, work!!! I've got 2,000 photos to filter through and edit, handmade orders to catch up on and also add to my shop, and this week at Footlocker we're in over our heads trying to get ready for the Regional Manager's visit.
I'm pretty overwhelmed to sum it up,
but with all honesty ... Praise God.
I've been praying for things to "come my way" ... the good, the bad, and the ugly if it had to be, just anything to keep me busy, test me, try me, build me up or even crush me. The Lord definitely provided that, and now is no time to get lazy, or even give up. Even in so much emotional chaos, I know the Lord is still in control so I'll be ok, I'm always ok. God won't ever give me more than I can handle, so I'm going to take a guess ... He thinks I'm pretty tough huh?
Let's see what I'm made of ...
... or just take me back to the Palm Trees please!!
I've got so much to share about Georgia, just you wait!!!
Smitten by A little love
My big sister just introduced me to this girl's beautiful music
... and I swear I'm totally smitten by her songs. Thanks sister!
'Like a Cyclone'
Last Thursday feels like ages ago, but I still haven't shared the fun time me and my sister had at the Coffihouse that nite. First if you haven't heard of Ernie Halter definitely check him out...
Greatest cover ever! Haha! It's pretty crazy Baby Bash called him up to do a tour together because of this cover .. LOL! But on with last weeks show. The place, Coffihous was amazingly intimate and super cute, and their chai latte is pretty darn good!!
Though Ernie Halter's set was last, and by far the best, I did really enjoy the only lady in the bunch, Shannon Curtis who's super sweet, love song ballads got me hooked on her sound the very moment I heard her.
Shannon Curtis was amazing. She reminded me of
Sara Bareilles and she was super super sweet!!!
Not to mention, crazy tall .. but she was so sweet to get small just for our picture! Also if you noticed, she has the cutest nose ring on. I asked her if it hurt and told her I want one. Her words were
"You should totally get one!!! What are you doing tomorrow?"
I laughed so hard, she almost got me to go, but I had a flight to catch early in the morning .. haha. Maybe one day, maybe ... but I think first I should get my cartilage pierced like I've been meaning to do forever. Then I'll consider other piercings after.
Not to mention, crazy tall .. but she was so sweet to get small just for our picture! Also if you noticed, she has the cutest nose ring on. I asked her if it hurt and told her I want one. Her words were
"You should totally get one!!! What are you doing tomorrow?"
I laughed so hard, she almost got me to go, but I had a flight to catch early in the morning .. haha. Maybe one day, maybe ... but I think first I should get my cartilage pierced like I've been meaning to do forever. Then I'll consider other piercings after.
Someone else performed in between Shannon and Ernie, but I forgot his name, He's local talent, but my favorite part of his set was his bongo player, I love bongos and or accoustic percussions in any set!
Ok so I'm a little out of order here, but for the record, the first person and thing I did when I walked into the coffihouse was spot Ernie by the coffee line. His set wasn't till later so after me and my sister grabbed some coffee we turned around and talked up a storm with the ever so talented and honestly sweet Ernie Halter.
And though I already posted this, I just wanted
to share it again because Ernie's just such a G!!
His vocals make me melt, I nearly went unconscious .. hehe ..What a show!
It was also broadcasted live online the entire time, pretty trippy huh?
Great times!
Georgia Sunshine
After a long night of tossing and turning with excitement, laying next to whom else but the Bride herself {yes I was the lucky gal who got to turn in with the lovely bride the night before her day of wedded bliss ... hahah she's like my big sister ok ... whom too, could not sleep with sheer excitement and a bit of nervousness}, I was awaken a few moments ago by a wake up call and the morning Georgia sunlight fighting to get in through the cracks of the drapes closed all around me in this darling, and empty Presidential suite in a cottage {really ... a mansion} on the beautiful Jekyll island.
As I pulled back more of the drapes I couldn't help but smile at the beautiful old Oak trees dancing with spanish moss all around me with palm trees lining the paved roads drenched in sunshine in a cloudfilled sky.
But as I ferverently type this post out ... the clouds are beginning to roll in on this beautiful Saturday morning ... let's just hope and pray that it clears for the beautiful wedding that awakes us at the other end of this day. To say it is beautiful down here is an understatement.
As for the beautiful bride, she has already left for the morning to be pampered and dolled up ... and I stay to capture all the small details of the beautiful place on film and help polish off the day with decorations and smiles.
Happy wedding day ate Rang & Wes.
It's going to be one lovely day.
Leaving on a {morning flight} to Georgia ..
Barely slept, and flying out in about 3 hours.
Ps. Ernie Halter was amazing last night...
Happy weekend to you!!!
Happy Headbands
Just goofing off with my crochet hook and some funky fresh fuschia yarn .. I made myself a happy little headband before going off to a concert!!! Happy craftying to you!
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