The College Years.

I think blogging is one of more unrestricted approaches for “shout outs” and natter about memories past. In which, I think our college experiences are worthy of blogging about as well, considering the thousands of memories each of us have acquired.

Texas A&M University holds a sweet part of my memory, not for the traditional Aggie spirit, that most outsiders deem important but…the generation spent with friends. On side note, I along with my inner circle at TAMU, are some of the worst people to take ownership as being an "Aggie" because we….just….don’t …care. I realize that I’ve only been free from the duties of college for less than two years, but I feel as though my current duties seem much grandiose than those at A&M. Who knew that I’d be in the career track that I’m in … choosing children’s fates and holding the power to determine family dynamics, considering the lack of drive I displayed throughout my college courses. Let’s just say I was more focused on applying meaning to people’s actions, behaviors and thoughts or responses to life. I was incredibly committed to keep the friendships I had made in elementary (Laurel), junior high, and high school, and somehow fit more friends into my circle. I currently live with four of my closest friends now, while working and studying in Dallas .. but still try to bring back the warmth of college times, which always fails. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that my friendships aren’t warm or as authentic as those in college, but I am saying that those normal day in and out’s of our college lives will never be experienced again …. just because; the freedom available to roam the country by car (or other countries), throw your hands up at responsibilities (class, work), snooze the clock an extra hour or two (whether a conscious decision or not), and just skim by the line of failing (in work or classes) and it s t i l l would be O K A Y? Nope. I don't know about you, but those cards have NOT been dealt for me in my post college life.

But..There are so many friendships that I could label "MOST IMPORTANT" or "IF HAD NOT, WOULD NOT BE THE SAME"….. so I’m deeply thankful. Each year in college brought new friends through roommates, Young Life, or a friend of so & so’s. . . .

I’d like to take time to hash out some tucked away memories and thank the ones that changed my life. As May unfolds, I’ll be adding lil narratives on these most spectacular people...

Frank Lloyd Wright

I am reading Loving Frank and I am really enjoying it so far. The note above is from a conversation I read in the book this morning, about a grouping of images that Frank Wright purchased. It inspired me...

 

I am so excited to have my own place. When I do, I want to have a photo gallery. somewhere in my home. it will have a theme. either a place, groups of images, an special event; something really inspiring that makes your mind wander. just like Frank's collection. and I will change it out frequently. or just have multiple "galleries".

 

That is all. happy weekend :)

new season

I am in a new place. I am entering into a new season and I am joyful. I have been in a valley, a hard place, for the past 9 months, but the Lord has been so merciful and loving. My mom has breast and bone cancer. In August of 2007, she was told she was in the final stages and was given 3 weeks to live. She believes and trusts in the Lord with the strongest faith I have ever encountered. She is waiting and trusting for the Lord to heal her. And I am in agreement.

Being a witness to this pillar-like faith, day in day out, will change you. I am so thankful for my mother's faith and so grateful that the Lord has given me this opportunity to grow and expand in ways I never thought I could. Its amazing how he uses crappy situations to make us closer to Him. I pray for a billion more of these times. Even though they are hard, it is the most perfect place to be in (afterwards :). I can't imagine the world without my mother, but I trust and believe that he will heal her. I do. She is strong and faithful and it is because of Him. The Lord sustains and I will never be the same.

i am a believer :: NETI POT!!!!

:: that's right! i'm a believer!

quoted from the professionals, just like this little blonde demonstrating above:
"People practice Neti on a daily basis to help keep their sinuses clean and to make their breathing easier and more free. Once they try it, most people find Neti to be a soothing and pleasant experience."

how neti is done:: A neti pot is filled with warm, slightly salted water and the spout of the pot is inserted into one nostril. The position of the head and pot are adjusted to allow the water to flow out of the other nostril.The technique is not as uncomfortable or difficult as you may think. You will be pleasantly surprised at this simple and effective practice for maintaining your health.

Once learnt, neti can be done in about 3 minutes and is easily integrated into a daily routine of body cleansing such as showering or brushing your teeth!

My wedding cake.

I am getting married next January. My mother, Debra Diane, has her heart set on a Horned Frog cake for the groom's cake. She has researched and found the number to the baker who made this horrific cake above and asked if she can make a Horned Frog Cake.

 

U.G.L.Y. Please, help me. If you ever hear my mom talking about the Horned Frog cake (because most of you will), I beg of you, PLEASE tell her/act like/give negative body language/throw up when she suggests this as a good idea.

 

So, if my mother wins; if her enthusiasm for a Horned Frog cake is so overpowering that we end up with one of these and you come to my wedding and its there please, please don't take any pictures.

Jack and Davi Hanson

important things to disclose...

-i suffer from red, bubbly-blown up eyes, and itchy facial skin (and my neck). i am meeting with the white coat lady tomorrow, early in the a.m., hoping she can relieve me from my misery.


-lindsay sleeps in my bed 5/7 nights per week (she brings her own pillow)


-i really love cheese. the dipping, spread-able kind.


-i own an ooooooeeeuuuu-ooeeeu.

-lindsay makes me feel like 110$. wanna know why? because she laughs at everything i say. it's awesome.


-our best friend, laurel elise hanson just birthed an 8 lb 8 oz meteorite. seriously though, we are in awe + have an incredible amount of respect. i want to be like her when i grow up. can i start growing up today Lord?


-lindsay is thrilled to be apart of the blogger world. i'm joining her (right now!)

(im taking a moment to scratch my arm)
yours truly,
A-Dizzle

NGJ

Natalie Grace and Jennifer Lindsay.

We became friends at Pine Cove, in late junior high, but it wasn't until we were both going to TCU and had no one to room with and decided to be roommates, that we started our life long relationship.

Man, was it rough. Freshman year, first semester.

But don't worry, we passed the time by having dance parties in our dorm room (party of 2) and building forts out of boxes we found in the hall and pretending we were in a war. We would hide behind the boxes and then try to scare each other, but then just ended up turning the music back on and dancing on and around the box.

Natalie is a best friend to me. She is just like Jesus and encourages me to be more like him each time I see her. She is moving to California on Friday, which is horribly sad for me, but exciting for her!

Cut us some slack. All we wanted was a couple of friends...Freshman Year at TCU.

GO FROGS!

Natalie has been there through this whole blessed event of Scott and I. Nat, thank you for loving me still (even after all the dorm fiascos). :)

We are getting a little cuter...(hopefully) Its Senior Year!

Current photograph of my beautiful friend.

Love you Nat. I will miss you so much. Can't wait to come see your new city!!

This is no longer a blog just for Abby and I's travels. Since Abby doesn't write on the blog, I figured I could turn it into my own personal blog as well. Abby will (hopefully) write too :)

ITALY.

Rome, Italy. (Rome would be the capitol.)

Lauguage spoken: Italian.

Home of the Italians.

Located in the central-western portion of Italy's peninsula.

Visit: March 2005.

Memories, events and places seen:

CRAZY night train. Please ask in person for details.

Spanish Steps.

Trevi Fountain.

The Colosseum.

St. Peter's Basilica

Coolest trip we have taken, by far. We are so blessed to be able to travel to Europe

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