7 Things I'm excited about!

HELLO!

It's been sometime since my last "Entry" :) Things are going so good though!! :) I'm so excited! I know God has so much in store for me!

First: I know I've mentioned it already but I'm going to the Hillsong concert in San Antonio at the end of April (10 more days!) and I am super syked!!!:)

And I will be FLYING to Houston! I haven't flown in quite some time! So, that will be FUN!

Second:I went Roller Skating tonight with the Young Adults from Church! And I had so much fun! I hadn't been in awhile and I've decided I will not wait that long ever again..haha. It will become a regular activity I will partake of!

Third: MUSIC! I've truly developed a NEW appreciation for it! I had the privilege of singing with the Youth Praise and Worship team this past Wednesday and I really enjoyed it! :) The Lord is opening so many new and exciting doors!! O, and speaking of youth, I am now helping out in/with the youth! I'm so excited to see God move in all of the young people's lives!

Some music I'm totally digging right now:

-Emilie Mover

-LukeandDrew!!

-Jason Aldean (For all of you Country Fans!)

-Francesca Battistelli

-Kari Jobe

Fourth: Friends! I have some amazing friends! They encourage me daily! And I am so excited and blessed to see all that God is doing in and through their lives! :)

Fifth: FAMILY!! I love, love, love them so much! God has placed such precious people in my life!! :) And I know God is doing some Amazing things in their lives as well! :)

Sixth: ART! Pretty much anything crafty-I WILL ENJOY! I did my first painting today! Here's a Picture:

It's not exactly what I had envisioned...But, I like it! :)

I'm excited for the future projects I'll be getting to share with you!! :)

Seventh: JESUS! I never get tired of talking about him! He is so amazing! I love him so much and am so thankful that he died on the cross for me! I am forever grateful! AHH! I just love and adore him so, SO much! :)

I think that is all I have for now! :)

Everyone have a blessed Day, Night, Afternoon, Morning, Evening, EVERYTHING! :)

-Holly!

Free Stuff & Tattoos!

Today was my first day off in almost 10 days!!! It was very relaxing! :) I got to sleep in!! :) AND I got a FREE lipstick!! I never really wear lipstick, but figured I might as well start!! Haha. It's really pretty! It's from Rimmel & it's called "Nostalgia"

Here's a picture:

I like getting things for FREE!! I think most people do! I also read that today was FREE Pastry Day and Starbucks...WHAT!!!!! I had no idea (until I read about it of course..haha) I wish I would've known that this morning...haha. Perhaps there will be another one sometime soon!! :)

Right now my sister and I are talking about Tattoo's. I have mixed feelings about them....You see, One day I think: "Yea, that'd be cool to get one.." and then the next day I think: "There's NO way I could get one....what could I possibly want to put on my body FOREVER??" haha...so you can see where I am torn. Haha. I can honestly say I don't think I will ever be getting a tattoo precisely because of the latter reason..haha. Just thought I'd share that with you! :)

O, and here's an "add-on" to my gym experience last night...haha. So, my sister and I went downstairs to where all of the weights and other equippment are located. And we worked out on a few different machines, then made our way to the one where you sit on the bench and pull the wights down (Sorry, I don't know all of the proper names for them....AHH! haha.) and I said: "O, let's do this one..it's one of my favorites! And she said to me "Holly, I don't think you can do that one..." (and I thought she meant I wasn't capapble of pulling the weight)..so I said to her "Why do you doubt me..???" and then I looked up and saw that there weren't any handlebars....so when she said I couldn't do it...she meant I wouldn't be able to Use the machine due to a lack of proper equippment...haha. Then we started laughing...it was so funny!! :)

So, I've been thinking a lot about the future! It's exciting! I have so many dreams!!! :) New one's are forming Each and Every day!! And I'm excited to keep you updated along the journey!!! :)

-Holly :)

Funny Day!!!

Today was very EXCITING!!
1. I HAD PANCAKES this morning!!! SO, Delicious!!! :) I actually substituted the milk with half and half and some Coconut Cream Coffe Creamer (Ok, So I substituted mainly because we were out of milk...haha. And The coffee creamer adds a little FLAVAA! haha.) And Let me tell you, They were DE-LICIOUS!!! :)
2. I worked at David's Bridal! And I sold my FIRST Wedding Dress!! It was really fun/really good for sales as well! :)

3. When I came home there was a note from my sister saying that she went out to run some errands and when she got home she wanted to go to THE GYM!!!! I was so excited/happy to see that! I didn't even realize how much I'd been wanting to go, until I read her note!! Haha. And Let me tell you, We worked out for a little over an Hour and 45 minutes!! :) HUUUGGEE accomplishment! I like that I have a Workout partner now!! MOTIVATED BIGGGG TIME! :) O, and I had an interesting encounter at the gym....so here I am just wanting a leisure workout and so I go to the machine where you look like you're walking/riding a bike, but your standing up (Sorry, I don't know the name...AHHH!) anyway, I put my water-bottle, phone, and ipod on the machine...and then the smell wafted through the air (via all of the fans...) and then I Smelt it FULL-ON...VOMIT. Now, I know that sounds really gross, but as I looked a the machine a little closer, I noticed what looked very similiar to a persons "Up Chuck" if you will. So I told my sister "I think someone threw up on this..." and so I decided not to use it..haha. And I made my way over to the Treadmill! haha. So, that was certainly an experience...haha.
4. When we completed our rigorous Work-Out She blessed me with SUBWAY!!!Definitely a Holly-Fav.!! (My favorite Sandwich is a "Spicy Italian" on Wheat Bread...And I just have them toast the bread and cheese..then add the meat, & I have it with ALL of the Veggies-sometimes I don't get the Jalapenos or Banana Peppers, Just depends!- Just in case you were wondering!! :) haha. O, And my favorite chips to eat along with my MONSTEROUS sandwich is the Lays Jalapeno chips!! YUMM!)
5. Not to mention: THE WEATHER WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL TODAY!!! It's funny how much weather can affect your day/mood. But, It sure does! It was close to perfection today...haha. Ok maybe not THAT close, But BEAUTIFUL, Nonetheless! I'm really excited for the SUMMAAA! I think it's going to be a great one!! :) I like the SUNSHINEY-Days and riding around with the windows down, Seeing movies in the middle of a weekday and the Late-Night Whataburger runs!!! :) And I'm going to Michigan, so I'm pumped about seeing my family!! :)
6. I laughed so hard I cried!! Haha. My sister and I were talking about my dog Lady, who likes to sleep on my Dad's Pillow. And I was telling her how I went into my parents room this morning and saw that she was laying on my dad's pillow and taking the entire thing up in the meantime!!! haha. It was so, so funny. And while I was telling this story I started craking up!!!! And then my other dog, daisy,sauntered into the room and I started smelling the Amazingly FOUL odor! I asked my sister if she smelt it too, and she blamed it on a treat we'd given her earlier...BUT NO! IT WAS NOT BECAUSE OF THE TREAT....that EXTREMELY FOUL ODOR was coming from Daisy alright...she had rolled around in some POOP!!! AHHH! It was horrible and hilarious ALL at the same time! She wanted me to pet her...but I couldn't...hahahaha. So, my sister gave her a bath and I am happy to report SHE SMELLS LIKE A "DAISY" now!! haha! Animals are so funny! And I love them!! :)
This is Daisy!! She's so cute!!!



7. My sister and I are listening to some extremely OLD songs right now..haha. Ok, maybe they're not THAT old...but for us...stuff from like 5th and 6th grade. Haha. :)
8. On February 17th I took the blood:water mission. It's where you go 40 days without any beverage besides water. And the money you save from the beverages you would have purchased, you donate at the end of the 40 days to The Blood:Water Mission,www.bloodwatermission.com/fortydays which will go towards providing clean water for Africa!! I've really enjoyed doing this because it just goes to show that I'm part of something bigger than myself! And not to mention the lives it's going to change!! And I have to be honest..COFFEE and TEA are two of my favorite beverages...sometimes more so than water....So these 40 days are really helping me to understand/appreciate the fact that I am blessed and privileged to have access to clean water! And It's helping me kick the habit of all the coffee and tea! haha. April 3rd is the end of the 40 days. And I will drink coffee/tea again..but, I I will say that ever since I started this challenge I've been enjoying water more!! Haha. Like actually CRAVING it. haha. :) So, I'm excited about this and I hope this inspires you to want to make a difference!! :) I'll let you know how it all goes! :)

WELL, I guess I've said all there is for now...haha. :)
-Holly :)

Update! :)

HELLO! HELLO! HELLO!!!!

Long time no CONVO!! haha. I've been up to so much! God is so, SOOOO Awesome! I love and adore Him so much! :) He's blessed me with so many fun and new opportunities!! :)

OK! So, First of all, I now have 2 jobs!!! As you know I work at Pier 1, which is going really well! :) And I just recently got a job at David's Bridal!! I'm so excited! I've been working there for about a week now and I like it SOOOOO Much! :) I sold my first prom dress the other day!! Which is really GOOD! haha. And I had my first Wedding Dress consultation (By myself) And it went really well! I really like being able to help people pick out the perfect dress/accessories for their BIG day! Whether it be Prom, Bridesmaid, Bridal, etc. haha. As you can tell, I REALLY enjoy everything about it! And I get along with all of the other ladies who work there as well! BONUS! :) So, Funny story (A bit of a detour) I was talking with my sister and a co-worker (Seperately) and I told them that I think I have a bit of an obsession with Weddings/Engagements and things of that nature..haha. Anytime I hear about a Wedding/Engagement (even if I don't know the person) I get excited!! And I want to ask a thousand questions...haha. And my sister came to the conclusion that she too, is slightly obsessed as well!! Haha. (EXAMPLE) I came home from work today and she tells me (as soon as I walk in the door) "Hey Holly, Platnium Weddings is on!!" haha. And so now you all know: "I REALLY LIKE ALL THINGS WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENT/MARRIAGE!!!" :) So if you're planning a wedding, or are engaged, or are even married: I would so much like to hear about it!! :) haha!! :) O, and I like proposal stories too!! :) HAHAHAHA! Ok, Sorry That was my GIRLY MOMENT!!! :)

Ok, now where was I?....OOOO! I get to go to a HILLSONG concert in April!!! My April is actually quite busy now that I think of it! I'm going to a wedding on the 4th!! (haha), and on the 24th I'm FLYING to Houston!! And then I'm meeting up with some friends and we're going to San Antonio (That's where the concert's taking place!!!) Needless to say..I AM SO, SO EXCITED!!! I haven't flown in almost 7 years..WOW! And I've NEVER flown all by myself before. I've always flown with my parents or with a sibling. So, this should be a nice/fun "Grown-up" trip!! haha. So, I'm VURY excited about all that the future holds and All that God is doing in my life!!! And I'm so excited to keep you all updated! :) YAY!!!

Well this was pretty much just an update!! And I hope to be posting more often!! :)

P.S. I painted some shoes for my sister, her friend and myself! Here are a few pictures:

IT'S SHOE-TASTIC!! :)

Have a Wonderful/Blessed day!! And I'll talk to you all soon! :)

-Holly :)

Trust!

Hello Everyone!!
So, I haven't written a blog in what seems like AGES!!! But I sure have had so much fun and so many new Exciting things are happening! :)
For starters, I finished my internship at TBI and now I'm back home! I've really enjoyed being able to spend time with my family and church!! :) I've been blessed with a job at Pier 1!! And I also have job interview at Old Navy on Thursday (Please pray for me!!)! And I plan on starting school in the fall!!
It wasn't all that easy though. When I first decided to come back home, I wrestled with the decision much more than I should've and to be perfectly honest, I wasn't sure it was the right decision in the beginning. As I prayed and trusted, God slowly unfolded what needed to be done! I think the biggest part of the decision was the lesson. It was me, learning to put all of my trust and faith in God. I was so WORRIED, that I couldn't focus on what Truly mattered; ME TRUSTING! Of course at the time I thought I was trusting, while in the back of, my mind I was thinking "UGH, what if I make the wrong decision." Key word being "I", I was so focused and worried about NOT making the right decision, that IIII couldn't make it, I had to trust GOD! SO, once I came to the realization that Worrying and Wrestling were going to get me nowhere; I REALLY gave it ALL to God and didn't think about it too much. And in the end I (along with God's direction) made the decision to come back home! Granted I knew I would miss all of the people I knew that my season at TBI had come to and end; and that's something to be happy about, because where one season ends-the Next begins!! :)
SO, When I got home I decided to go on the job-hunt! Within a month I had applied at over 11 different places. But I hadn't recieved a call back from anyone. Being optimistic I continued applying at other places and knew that God would provide!! So about 2 weeks after putting an application in at Pier 1, I woke up to a voicemail!! With a GREAT expectation I listened and sure enough it was a manager from Pier 1 and she wanted to know if I could come in for an interview. I called back and we set the date and time!!! And two days later I was an official employee of Pier 1!!!! Needless to say I was/am soo excited!! It's been great! And just today I got a call from Old Navy (a.k.a. One of my FAVORITE clothing Stores!!) and I have an interview on Thursday!! :) I'm so excited! :)
I would also really like to start school in the Fall! The majors that interest me the most are; Nutrition, Dietary, PT/PTA. I would really like to help people!!! A co-worker and I were talking the other day about it. How everyone has their own story/testimony, everyone has a favorite song, food, or sport. And I think it would be such a blessing and an honor to be able to serve all different kinds of people! Who knows, I may end up going to school for something Completely different! Wherever the Lord leads me I'm so excited for the journey!! :)
So, I guess what we can take away from this is, No matter where you are or what you're going through if you put your tust in God and have patience and know that He WILL ALWAYS answer you and point you in the right direction! :)
Ok, so this just may be THE longest blog everrr! But I had some catching up to do!:) I'm going to try my best to be consistent with my blogs, to keep you updated!!! :)

Until Next Time,
Love you, Holly :)

Excited!

So I haven't written a blog in quite some time...haha. But praise God it's never too late to write one!! :) I think I will just share a few things that have been on my heart lately! First I just want to say that Third year has been such an amazing experience. I have grown so SO much during my time here!! And when December comes I have a BIG decision to make....But I've handed that over to God because I know that He will direct my steps and He has a perfect plan for me (Jer.29:11)! So I'll keep you posted on that!
I've also really been re-examining some things in my own personal life. Such as what I say and do. And whether I follow through with what I say.Have I been keeping the promises I make? And How I talk to people...not just what I say, but how I say it. As my parents always said as I was growing up: "It's now what you say, but how you say it." And I've really asked God to give me a Heart for People!And it's worked (not that I ever doubted that God would allow me to see people the way He does..it's just exciting to finally REALIZE what it means to have compassion for someone else!!!) Now when I see someone who is angry, mean, or caught up in worldly things I don't look at them and think condemning thought about them, or think better of myself because God loves them just as much as He loves me! And they are my Brother/Sister in Christ, I should want to help them, love them, encourage them, and comfort them! And I try not to jump to conclusions...(I use the word TRY because I am still growing!! ) Rather I look at them and think: "If only they knew how much Jesus loves them!!" And then I am so excited that I get to be used to minister God's love to them!!! Even if it's just through a SMILE or a simple "Hello" because the power of God's love can't be limited!!! :) I've been reading in James a lot the past couple of days and it's really started to open my eyes and my heart for love and patience! AHHHH I'm just so EXCITEDDDDD!
I've also really been getting excited about MUSIC!!!! Of course I've always enjoyed listening to it and singing along, but I'm ready to start WRITING some things! I also really want to take up the Piano! It's such a pretty instrument and I'm excited about the songs that are being dropped into my spirit during my times of Prayer and Worship!! :) So I'll also keep you posted on that!! :)
MAN!! I am just so EXCITED! Praise God, for the Joy of the Lord!! :)

Until Next time,
God Bless!!!!
-Holly :D

Seasons!

WOW!!! So it's been a little while since my last blog.
And let me tell you....A LOT has happened.
I almost don't even know where to begin...

Well I guess I could start with Summer Staff .
Ending was a little bittersweet...I mean for the past 70 days or so I lived and served with these same people. I learned so much and was able to give so much! I know this summer has truly been an amazing experience that will stay with me forever!!! Whether it be the the late night talks with roommates about whatever was on our mind such as our futures, dreams, desires, how we want to cut our hair (haha) and most definitely what God was doing in our lives and the things to come!!:) Or it be the many talks we'd have in the YBB Studio! Whether it be fun riddles, random facts or silly questions that would lead to deep convos...All of those who served in that department have blessed me so much!!! (Just a little shout out...haha).

Or I could elaborate on our trip home. O MAN! That was a summer adventure in itself.
A friend, my sister, and I had to pack (and I mean PACK) all of our belongings/luggage into her little Ford Focus...haha. That was hilarious! But the funniest part had to be when we were running late for church (the morning of our departure) and we had to close the trunk..but the trunk had other plans...plans to make us LATE, to attempt to bring STRIFE, and other things....haha. Well WE had other plans. We tried a few different things...and then Prayed (which ALWAYS works) and PRAISE GOD it finally shut...And we were off!
The ride home was also quite the adventure!! An 8 hour drive, 3 girls (barely able to fit into the car...we had piles of stuff on our laps...), No map/GPS/ or form of direction...BUT we made it!!! :) And had fun along the way!! Which included sing alongs to the DC '09 Red Alert Soundtrack complete with Harmony and Dance moves! :)

And While I've been home I've been able to rest!! Yay to that! haha. But I've also had some FUNNNN! Running errands with Dad!!!:)
Speaking of which....I went with my dad to my old High School (he had to get some paper work signed for my brother...) and let me tell you...it was so surreal. I've been back at school maybe once since I graduated in '07. And it was briefly...to see drama production. So there I was sitting in the Counselors office. And while my dad was speaking with the one of the Guidance Counselors I started looking out the window...It was so....so WIERD! So many memories flooded my mind... like the time I fell down the stairs..and hoped no one saw, The Pep Rally's, all those long hours of dance practice, My old locker (and did I still remember the combination??), Getting yearbooks signed, all of the Spirit Day's we'd have to boost our school unity, Class elections, off campus lunch, etc. And as I was thinking about this, for a quick 5 seconds I sort of missed the High School life....and then I snapped back into reality and decided I was Most Certainly glad that I am no longer in High School, I will refrain from making a list of the reasons why..haha. It also made me think about the different seasons we encounter in our lives.
Adolescence is beautiful. It's a time of innocence, and a time to grow and gain knowledge. I Praise God that he's blessed me and kept me from so many hardships that I could have so easily encountered. Being back in my old high school really helped me to realize what I was so blessed to NOT have encountered the things so many people my age succuumb to. I could easily continue on with this....But I feel as though this blog is coming to an end....and it's pretty late (2:54am...that's the summer for you!!!)

But I will leave you with this last thought:
Embrace the season that you're in right now! Whether it be a "Single" season, a season of "Commitment", a season of pruning (which I think we continually grow in..), or any other season you may be in. Know that God is with you (Revelation 21:3)and that He is for you!!! He has a plan and a purpose for your life! (Jeremiah 29:11). So trust God and have faith and know that He wants the best for you ALWAYS!!! :)

-Holly :)