Craziness

I left you by the house of fun.




I think I'm ready to go back to school.

Provide

My ma came arrived on Cali grounds @ 745AM :) Earlier than expected. Rands and I went to pick her up since my pops was working. Man, I missed her SO much. She asked me how I was doing and how college was, but I was really interested in how her trip went :) I know she was especially humbled by the whole experience. Simplicity is key. My dad always tries to remind her- but with all the media saying otherwise- our priorities get mixed up. Idk...I'm just thankful she's home. My bro arrives tonight at 6PM. Love fam.

After dropping off my mom at home, went to Citrus Plaza with Rands and sipped on some long-awaited Jamba Juice. Oatmeal was on the side. Cali's weather is awesome. I can't complain :) Winter feels like spring, but it'sall good.

I <3 being under a roof with 4. It feels complete.

Here's to:



the worried: Take it a day at a time. Please don't worry about tomorrow. Baby steps, k? God has a plan for you :)

the frustrated: you don't need her. for now, you're good. seek happiness, bro. you're probably looking in the wrong place.

the <3broken: assurance is necessary. watch your tone and your heart. i'm here.

the birthday boy: thx for being a great friend and cook. high school was a weird ride. now you're in nursing school all grown and w/e. you make me proud.

the big guy upstairs: thank you for your small signs. you're great, God.



that's it. happy living :)

4 stars

^ I absolutely loved this movie.


Tobey Maguire shows another side.
Natalie Portman is simple.
Jake Gyllenhaal is bad and good.

Dad.

Happy birthday, dad! You have always been my inspiration. Your pep talks, random text messages, and insightful "lectures" really do inspire. Thanks for all you do. You're a wonderful dad.








I'll always look up to you ;) Even if I'm growing 'taller'.

2010

Made all of tonight's Christmas eve dinner.
The menu- corn on the cob, salad, dinner roast, tuna fettucini, mash potatoes w/ gravy, and sparkling cider.

The cousins are currently spending the night :) I <3 'em.
Merry Holidays all.

Worth it

Spent the day with people I can easily laugh with :) Thank you Kaci, Cooky, Jr, Kelvin, and Bobby for a good afternoon. Last minute Christmas shopping at Victoria Gardens. Expensive movie tickets purchased to watch The Blind Side. Sandra Bullock is probably my top three of fave actresses. If I had to rate:

1) Cameron Diaz
2) Anne Hathaway
3) Sandra Bullock

For those who haven't seen it, get off my blog and head to the nearest theatre. Definitely an uplifting film.

Tonight, I finally watched Slumdog Millionaire. I know...I'm like a year late, but better late than never? I am so inquisitive when it comes to watching movies. Thank goodness for the pause button on the remote.

Last night, I watched 500 days of summer. It's clever and true. Whenever we assume a scenario; our expectations are so much greater than what actually happens. That's why, for the longest time, I always abided by the saying: "Expect nothing and you won't get hurt." But, I've learned to think otherwise. Thank you, Randy :)

Tomorrow, (technically today)- I'll be climbing at Threshold. Find me.
2010 is nearing. My hopes for next year: 100% trust in God. I find myself looking at all the wrong places for all the right answers.

'Night*

Sunshine

California's sun is shining in December :) The mountains are barely snow-capped, and I have opened the house windows to let the nice air in.

No snow, I'm not complaining.
Being home after such a long period of time helps me embrace the importance of being with family. I know, it's a terrible excuse in order to love what I have- but it does help. Randy and I realized that going to school in Tennessee helps us appreciate the little things so much more.

Taco Tues today :) I eat like crazy here. I'm thankful for the veggetarian diet back in school. I hope everyone's having a jolly holiday.

Love

These are the girls who have never failed me. No one has impacted my life like them.

Threshold

I have definitely missed climbing @ Threshold. That's where you'll find me today :) California has greeted me with 70 Degree weather and I can't complain. Festive Christmas lights are what remind me that it's the Holiday season- The weather reminds me of Spring. I can't complain though. I like cold sometimes, and I hate the heat; unless I'm in some h20.

I had lunch at Chipotle with Dars and Talon yesterday afternoon and dinner at Niko Niko with my pops.
I already know that I'll gain double my weight here :) Well worth it.

Pictures of happy faces coming soon.

Home sweet home

Currently 1:06 AM...
Thankful to be home. Photoshopped on the plane because I couldn't sleep.




Cropping doesn't look right, but first attempt. Little nephew, Jayden


Chuckay


Mama Mia


Footsie Message



Safe travels to those going home :) It's a great feeling.

Over

The first semester of college is officially over. I took my final final this morning @ 10:00AM
feelin' confident and thankful that God got me through probably the hardest 4 months of my life.
Adjusting, transitioning, and adapting to a whole new environment was not easy. I still have the letter my mom
left for me on my dorm room desk during my first day of college:


"Princess, sometimes the road can be so rough but keep on looking-up.
Challenges in life make us solid. We can only do it through Jesus' help.
So always get hold of Him. He's with you all the way. Me, Jay, and Dad are always
behind you to take care of you, watch you in your everyday endeavor, and will be there with you
on your most awaited day--Your graduation day! Yeah! I can't wait.
Be careful and be safe always. We will miss you so much.

Love,
Mom


Without God's help, I do not think I could have managed to do things on my own. Really.
Tomorrow afternoon, I'll be on a plane to California.
Please pray for Randy, especially, since it will be his FIRST time flying.
I have officially completed the first semester of college with a very satisfying GPA.
Thank you, Lord.

Christmas WANTS

Yep, don't need 'em, but it'd be nice to have 'em. :)
Just surfing through the net after a LONG afternoon of being completely sugar-rushed and hyper.



Nixon Chalet Watch


Yamaha Guitar



Yeah! That'd be nice.

Here's the deal...

No one has ever come close to the way you make me feel.

Winter Wonderland

It snowed this past Saturday on Southern's campus. I woke up hearing, "Oh-ma-gosh! NIKKI! It's SNOWING!"
My roommate didn't look out the window to discover this. Instead, she over-heard the screams that were
coming from our wing hallway. As you can tell, it's a once-a-year-typa-thing. I enjoyed it. Very much :)
Woke up and played in the 'peak' of the Winter Wonderland that every college student embraced.
God gave us something to enjoy before a week of long studying, sleepless nights, and bagged eyes.




Outside our window.


This tree reflects each season that comes and goes at SAU


Ma'Roomay


Love this shot.



My current thought:
"Everything looks perfect from far away."
Just stay back to avoid the complicated, intricate, and difficult designs of relationships.

It hit me...

Every Tuesdays and Thursdays, I have a math class. Before class begins, our teacher has us read Spiritual Gifts: Volume 1 by EG White. I'm familiar with her and her beliefs, but as far as the books that she's written; I'm cold. I came across a couple of paragraph that hit me hard. If you have the time, please read it. When it comes to religion, I'm not easily phased...But for some reason, God allows her writing to impact my day more than anything that I have read (excluding the Bible of course.):



"...I saw that a very large company professed the name of Christ, but God does not recognize them as His. He has no pleasure in them. Satan seemed to assume a religious character, and was very willing that the people should think they were Christians. He was very willing that they should believe in Jesus, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. Satan and his angels fully believed all this themselves, and trembled. But if this faith does not provoke to good works, and lead those who profess it to imitate the self-denying life of Christ, he is not disturbed; for they merely assume the Christian name, while their hearts are still carnal; and he can use them in his service better than if they made no profession. Under the name of Christian they hide their deformity. They pass along with their unsanctified natures, and their evil passions unsubdued. This gives occasion for the unbeliever to throw their imperfections in the face of Jesus Christ, to reproach him, and to cause those who do not possess pure and undefiled religion to be brought into disrepute."



These past two weeks, I've been shown how corrupted this world is. I'm definitely not saying that I don't partake in any of it, but the fact that I do--I need to stop. There's so much that I'm wasting my time on....

Sometimes, I feel that knowing less about what's to come in the last days is better...That way, I won't be freaked out about all things that are mentioned in Daniel and Revelation, but I'm only harming my heart, my relationships, and my responsibilty.

I don't know where this is coming from, but I'm thankful for my math teacher and her desire of wanting to improve the Christian faith.

Not worthy; but He's still there.