Ummm...This Needs To Be Me

Freakin' lovelovelove this look and feel. Cream coloring, silky dress mixed with cashmere cardigan, chunky necklace. YUMS.

Little Affairs Of The Heart

"But none of these really satisfy, and so we find ourselves trying to fill the remaining emptiness with our little indulgences (we call them 'bad habits'. Brent Curtis calls them our 'little affairs of the heart.' They are what we give our hearts away to instead of giving them to the heart of God."

"Little affairs of the heart" I like that. It aligns with one of my viewpoints. I came upon realization my Sophomore year of college that my relationship with God wasn't healthy/right if I was wanting other things, whatever they might be. If I was in a good relationship with God, why would I seek out for other things and not Him?

Anyways, that quote is an excerpt from the book Captivating  by John & Stasi Eldredge. I've actually had this book since my freshman year in college. Our small group bought the book together and were supposed to read it. It about "Unveiling the mystery of a woman's soul." I read the first chapter and tossed it aside regretting that I spent $22.99 on this hardcover book. If you read the flap jacket of the book it starts off "Why do little girls love to dress up in twirling skirts? Why do they dream of a day their prince will come and together they will live in a great adventure? Because that is the heart God set within every woman. That is the role she was created to play--to be a valiant and beautiful woman whose life changes the world."

Can you see why I tossed the book aside? Kinda cheesy huh? I could not identify with that at all and thought that it had more cheese than nachos. Growing up, I never fantasized about my wedding, or that some prince would come save me and we'd live happily ever after. Maybe it was because I was too busy digging worms up after school with my guy friend and putting the worms in cups meant to take home but left on the tables at school, or maybe it was I was too busy throwing my baby doll in the tree to help knock my friend's Barbie that was stuck in the tree since we were seeing how high we could throw them. I'm not saying I was a complete tomboy as a child, I did play with Barbies and took ballet and jazz but I just imagined myself a little more independent and stronger than to dream of a rescue from a prince. I think I just never thought I needed to be rescued, which kinda explains why Mulan was my favorite Disney princess movie while growing up (okay so she's not an official Disney princess but whatever! in my heart she is! haha). But anyways, fast foward some years I finally decide to give the book more of a chance (after skipping the first couple chapters) and i'm glad I did because it's more than that. And while i'm still reading it, probably also from a more mature point of view, but I can definitely see some valid points and actually relate to them. And i'm learning. I guess i'm more of a girl than I thought. haha

So just thought i'd share. Nice to see my $22.99 isn't completely wasted. haha

Rogue

"Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with."

- Carrie [Sex And The City]

Beauty Tips 101

"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run their fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge that you will never walk alone

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed,

revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that

she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman

must be seen from in her eyes because that is the doorway to her

heart, the place where love resides."

Audrey Hepburn

Ridin' Solo

This has been the new morning jam these days. Actually it is the theme song for 3/4 of 904 Junction. haha Perfect song to set into the summer. It's going to be a good one, I feel it. :)

We had a 904 Junction reunion last Saturday for Vicki's 22nd birthday. Even though it's only been 2 weeks, it feels like we've been apart much longer all doing our own thing. It felt good to all be back at the apartment together. A group of us celebrated Vicki's birthday on a boat which was really chill. We drove the boat around for a couple of hours while enjoying the scenery, music, food, strawberries and mimosas. Checked out the beach a little afterwards and then later at night went to the comedy improv. Twas a good day. :)

Lovely 904 Junction ladies, how i've missed you so.

Behind The Scenes

What are some of the best ways to get to know a person? They say you can tell a lot about a woman with the items she carries in her purse. I assume that the male equivalent would be the trunk of his car. To bring a balance to the two, I decided to take a spontaneous picture of all the items in my back trunk. So here is an uncensored picture of Miss Whatswong's back trunk.

Items Found

1. "Obey" white cardigan

2. Two shooting range paper targets (which reminds me, I need to pick up my laminated shooting license from the place-license to kill, thas whatsup)

3. East of Eden paperback

4. Old issue of Cosmopolitan

5. Random issue of OC Metro concerning the 20 women to watch out for (i'm probably in it)

6. Case of water

7. Costco pack of Orbit gum

8. Random almost empty bottle of Barcardi Rum that I have no idea where it came from

9. Giant Shin ramen cup that people are amazed about but disappointed to find out that it is actually a tissue holder

10. Blue window squeezie & plastic bags

11. A decorative red striped "T" a guy friend gave to me as a gift that I obviously treasure so much...........and left it in my car trunk instead of using it.......

Well that's a bunch of random ish that's accumulated....... Yeah, I don't know what you're going to take from this. I am who I am. Which is...not your average Christian girl I suppose. Remember my previous entry of "don't judge"? Looks like a perfect time to put it in practice. Didn't think i'd have you doing real life application too huh? haha Sucka. On second thought, maybe I should've just stuck with the purse idea. haha

Miss Whatswong