The Dreamer.

So I knew I didn't have the best hands, but I learned while documenting this nail polish that they are also very un-photogenic. Oh well. Thank you, Publix in Destin, for having random displays of O.P.I. Nail Polish between some aisles. I had been wanting a neutral color for a while, but didn't want it to be completely skin-tone. This color is called "Over The Taupe" and I will be wearing it for the rest of the summer. It goes with everything. 

 Now for some random photos taken at stoplights. 

 And the sunset in my den. The sun was setting as the rain fell and all I can say is that I was mystified. 

So I have been reading my ginormous Oscar Wilde book  and have fallen even more in love with the classic writer. I thought I was just going to read some, and then have to take a break and read another one of the books I bought. But instead, I have been unable to put it down. One of my favorite stories so far is "The Birthday of the Infanta." It brought tears to my eyes, an extraordinary feat for a story. I suggest all of you read it. 

I dreamed last night that I got to hang out with John and Yoko. I have never woken up so happy from a dream in my life. I got to spend some time with one of the most incredible men in history. Even if it was a dream, he was everything I have hoped for. This may sound silly, but I don't really care. I love that man.

A verse that has truly been working in my life: Psalm 51:17

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;

a broken and contrite heart,

O God, you will not despise."

How wonderful of a God we have! He does not want our money, or our time. He wants to take away our pain. He wants to heal us, and help us understand the true meaning of life on Earth.

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Blue Like Jazz.

Hello all! I am thoroughly enjoying summer and I hope you are. I went to Barnes and Noble to stock up on some more reading material. I wasn't quite sure what kind of book I wanted so I think I got a pretty good selection. 

 The top book I just finished today. Mere Christianity-C.S. Lewis, so enlightening. I am almost finished with the next one down, Blue Like Jazz-Donald Miller. He and I have so much in common it's freaky. Page after page, I feel like I am just reading about myself, which is so comforting. So now for my purchases from today, the next book down is Barrel Fever by David Sedaris. I have wanted to read some of his work for a long time. The next one is another Donald Miller book Through Painted Deserts. The fat book on the bottom is The Collection of Oscar Wilde. I read The Picture of Dorian Gray over Christmas break and fell in love with his writing style. So I've got my Christian inspiration, fiction, and classic literature. I am so excited to read them all. 

 And one more, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. A daily devotional recommended to me by several sisters in Christ. 

 I gave my horse, Hardy a bath a few days ago. He was so clean and glistening in the sunlight. And then that night it rained...

I think he just wanted to aggravate me. Seriously, though, did he just lay in mud all night?

Anyways, I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I bought my dress for the Raleigh Debutante Party today! It's gorgeous, but no pictures until the actual event, I want to keep it a surprise. 

I have probably posted this verse before, but, like most verses, it is ALWAYS relevant. 

"And we know that in all things God works for the benefit of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

Romans 8:28

Uncapped.

So when I mentioned in yesterday's post that I had places to go and people to see, I meant it. 

I went to a Vitamin Water fashion show in downtown Raleigh which was really fun! But even better, I got to catch up with some awesome friends. 

 Right by the location of the show, which happened to be a church, was a cemetery. It had been greatly affected by the tornado. I had posted some pictures before. But this is more damage from trees. 

 Silly girls. 

Top-Creme Fraîchè; shorts-Levi's; shoes-JC Litas  

It was a great show, I was amazed at some of the designer's technique and originality. 

Taylor at the fire station!

Thanks Tay for taking the pictures of me. 

We all had a great time. We have all done so many things on our own this year and it's so fun hearing about everyone's lives after high school. I've been feeling very old lately. It's hard growing up. The more experiences you have, the more there is to miss. 

Ok, my bit of nostalgia is over. 

How do you like my new banner and color scheme? I saw Carolina City Girl's new look and thought I needed to do some sprucing up as well. 

"Let the king be enthralled by your beauty;

honor him, for he is your lord."

Psalm 45:11

God is ENTHRALLED by all of us!! How lucky are we, that our Creator can do nothing but look at us and smile. 

Thistle And Weeds.

Last night was the Mumford and Sons concert which was possible the best concert I've ever been to. And that means a lot. They were incredible. 

Top- Hard Tail; skirt- Urban Nomad

Sorry for the quick post, I've got places to go and people to see!

"See, I lay a stone in Zion, 

a tested stone, 

a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation;

the one who trusts will never be dismayed."

Isaiah 28:16

Hen Feathers.

Greetings. I am on the homestretch of healing from this awful wisdom teeth surgery, I believe. Yesterday I actually got out of the house and sat with my mom as she judged a little local horse show. That was fun aside from my face still being puffy and a little painful. After the show we went to the cutest boutique in Mebane, NC called The Elegant Relic. Follow them on twitter here! Downstairs they have an eclectic collection of decor and upstairs is it's own shop called Hen Feathers with a fantastic selection of dresses and other clothes.

I wore one of the dresses I bought to church today. I am still puffy and don't want any close up pics so here's what I have for today!

 Isn't it beautiful? And so comfortable. Dresses like this one are the best kind. The brand is RYU. Worn with my Jeffrey Campbell "Litas." I also got something I've been wanting for quite a while at the shop. It's a hip-pouch. Is there another name for it? Please let me know. 

But oh my gosh how handy and cute! It's a little big but nothing a leather hole-punch can't solve. The perks of having a horse. 

So all this bed-rest I've had lately has really given me a chance to explore the blog world. I am so excited about finding all these cool people's blogs. I want to say thank you to all those who have been commenting recently. It means so much to me, and it is such an encouragement! I am loving blogging more every single day. I am so thankful for all of my followers! 

The church service today was wonderful. They played some of my favorite songs, and the sermon was just right. 

"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires."

2 Peter 1:3-4

With Him we have EVERYTHING we need in life. We have NOTHING to fear! How great is that?

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I have been sitting in bed all day, my face is still very stiff but it's ok because I have been working on this blog all day. I am so bad at all this web design stuff, so forgive me if my blog is a little unorganized right now. I hope you are having a wonderful day! 

"I sought the Lord, and he answered me;

he delivered me from all my fears."

Psalm 34:4

Timeless.

A few weeks ago my mom and I went to one of her favorite boutiques in Wendell, NC. It is called Kannon's Clothing, a family owned store passed down through generations. The people working there are so wonderful and have grown up with my mom, and seen me grow up as well. One of the ladies there was so kind to show me these shoes she has kept through the years. They belonged to her Aunt, bought in California around 1962. At the time they were $120. Aren't they elegant? They were so narrow, though, that I could barely fit my toes in! And I have fairly average feet width-wise. I wish so badly that I could have lived in that time. Something was different about life back then, it just seemed so full of wonder and beauty. 

This whole wisdom teeth thing is no fun. My medicine just began to kick in again and I am struggling to keep my eyes open. Let me just leave you with this: 

"Your words have supported those who stumbled;

you have strengthened faltering knees."

Job 4:4

God uses our struggles! Not only for the strengthening of our own faith and teaching, but also so that we can help others who are going through similar circumstances! Let Him show His good and He will blow your mind! God, you are higher than any other.