1000 views!

 
Hey y'all! Today has been a lovely spring day. I have (not) been doing my schoolwork and being very productive (another falsehood).

To be honest, today has been one of those days that are used to decompress from the stresses of life. Whether school, work, family or friends, everyone needs days from time to time.

I also found out that, after just under three years, I have received over 1000 views for this blog! Since the beginning of this blog I never thought this would ever happen. I was just tickled when it went over 100.

When I decided to make the blog public about a year ago, I never thought I would get a response like this. It just blows my mind that people in other countries around the world stop by. This includes people from the UK, France Switzerland, Malaysia, Germany, Romania, as well as other places!

Thank you so much and continue to visit and share! I would love to get to know you, so no matter where you are from, leave a comment. : )  As for right now, I am going to bed. Good night/afternoon/morning!



Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Spring break

Kitty prints

Although it doesn't look like spring around here, this coming week is spring break for my school. We still have a few inches of snow on the ground from Wednesday. I hope and pray that all of you are doing well. Hopefully I can get some more posts done this week since there is no school. And just because I know y'all are dying to know what I am having for breakfast (I know you aren't, but they were just too cute to not show!), here is a picture of my homemade mini cinnamon rolls.

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Why I Hate Deadlines.

Another assignment deadline has come and gone. The deadline was for 9:59, and I turned the document in at 9:59. "Why," some of you may ask, " does she wait until the last minute to do the assignments and turn them in?" This is a very good question. I ask my self the very same question every time I am stressing myself out 15 minutes before the next thing is due.

Somewhere in the back of my mind I reassure myself that my best work gets done when I am under pressure, when, in fact, I know full well that this isn't true. It may get done quicker when I only have an hour than when I have 2 weeks. My thoughts may come to mind quicker, due to pressure or other circumstances, in these stressful situations. But all in all, not I nor anybody I know truly works good under pressure.

On top of this, I would rather not be in school right now. I am tired of trying to cram things, ideas, and numbers into my head. I'm not tired of learning, I'm just tired of school. Why can't I just cook, sew, and make pretty things for the rest of my life?

The reason I hate deadlines is because I avoid them. I avoid them like the plague. This comes back to bite me. 'Oh, that paper is due tomorrow? I don't want to deal with it now, besides, I will have plenty of time to write it before class... {The next morning} Ugh! I can't type fast enough! My brain isn't working today!' -insert stressed out college kid here-

This is one of my biggest faults in life. I struggle with time management daily. 'Sure I have time for 1 sudoku puzzle. {3 hours later} *yawn* It's getting pretty late, I will have to work on school work tomorrow.' Like right now. I should be in bed, yet I sit here typing about how bad my time management is.

My goal is to get better. Hmmmmm Maybe I will work on it tomorrow...   ; )

By the way, stay tuned! School has been cancelled for tomorrow, so I plan on spending the day catching up on school work and bringing you the recipe that I made on Valentine's Day.

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

His Purpose

December is here, the school year is winding down to a close, and I am SO ready to get out of here. Don't get me wrong. I actually enjoy learning and getting away from home, but its hard when you only have a few days left and Christmas right around the corner. Yes, I am home sick. And on top of being home sick I also have a cold. It rained almost all day yesterday. And the fire alarm went off at almost midnight last night (only during finals week). I am ready to put this semester behind me and get started celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Is that too hard to ask?

But this semester hasn't been too bad. Its hard to imagine that this time last year I was finishing up my first college semester. I have almost completed 51 credit hours! Where has the time gone? It seems like I start complaining to myself and then realize that time has passed me by. And so here I am again. Wanting to go home.

But isn't that how life is? There are always the fun and pleasant things along with the boring, mundane, and even unpleasant events. But all of it works together for God's perfect plan. Plain and simple. So take time today and enjoy the beauty of God's plan. whether you are struggling (like I think I am) or whether everything is going swell. And when you are in those dark times, look back at how far you have come to get to this spot. Like if the power goes out; think of the things that you have that got you to this time. The power couldn't have gone off without you first having a roof over your head and electricity to supply it with energy.

Its the little things that help me get through the day. I couldn't be sitting here complaining in my dorm room without already completing almost another full semester, and I couldn't pay for college without my job. And even though I am sick, I shouldn't be out socializing. I should be studying for pete's sake! (Or, you know, writing a blog post...)

So enjoy this day that you have been given. No matter how rainy or sunny, cold or hot, beautiful or yucky it may be, It is all for His purpose.

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

one afternoon

One afternoon I decided to go around and take pictures on campus. Here are some of my favorites, no filters. Tell me what you think:

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Rachel : )

Back in Action

Quick update...

This little guy saved the life of my camera. I gave up looking for my charger and ordered a new one. Now I am back in action.

And now for completely random pictures...

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Rachel : )

Good Morning

Hello everyone! I hope and pray that all is well with you. I come to bring some musical encouragement for the day(or night if you live on the other side of the world). This is one of my favorite christian songs right now. It is "Multiplied" from NEEDTOBREATHE. Enjoy and remember to trust God because his plan is perfect!

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

A College Swing Scene

Hey y'all! Yes I know that my last post was about swing dancing, but this video was SOOO cool that I just had to share it! Enjoy and please share!

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Swing into School

Today was the first day of classes. It was also one of the hottest days of the summer. After walking all around campus trying to locate my classes for the week, I was soaked. There is some good news about today: Monday Night Swing. My school has a swing dance group that teaches every Monday night. I love swing dancing. It makes me feel like I have traveled back to the 1940's. I think that is the homeschooled-history buff in me. Plus it is an awesome way to make new friends {which is good for us unsocialized homeschoolers ;) } And on top of that, IT IS FREE! {and that is good for ANY college student!}

Well... I have to run off to another class. Enjoy this beautiful day that God has given us!!

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Nope...Not even going to come up with a clever title...

This just about sums up my feelings on school right now. And finals aren't even here yet! Only a few more weeks...


Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

The fruit...

The weather has been just absolutely crazy this spring. We had hot days back in February followed by snow. And it seems like the wind just won't stop blowing. With gusts up to 23 MPH and 46 degrees, it just doesn't feel like spring. And on top of that, there is a frost warning tonight.

My only concern is the local peach orchard where I work in the summer. This frost could kill the trees. But like everything else in this world, we have to put it into God's hands. He knows what will happen. So if y'all could pray for the peach trees, strawberry plants, and all the other farmers that will be affected by this weather that would be great! : ) In the mean time we will leave it up to God and trust his perfect judgement.

Has anyone else had insane weather this spring? Feel free to leave a comment.  : )

Covering up the strawberries

The peach trees in bloom

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Total Procrastinator

So I've been such the good blogger lately. You know things like writing posts on a regular basis and such... NOT...

I've been doing a WHOLE lot of nothing lately to tell the truth. (except school...) I haven't been able to show y'all my new cut glass collection or my thrifting finds. Not to mention the fact that gardening season is about to start up for us. We got the garden tilled up on saturday. It was so wonderful to see the dark brown earth again. OH, and the worms! We found SO many big fat worms; it was unreal. I haven't been able to take any pictures either because my camera isn't cooperating. :(  So here are some random pictures of other people's gardens. :)










Fly with Christ!
Rachel :)

Spring Break

Hey Y'all! It's the first day of spring! (officially...) And it is finally starting to warm up!  :D  I went with my family to Texas for spring break this year to visit more family, historical sites, Sea World, etc. We had sooo much fun! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the trip...

The Alamo

Stephen, Mom, and Eleanor

This is my absolutely adorable cousin Kaden who is firing off one of the cannons inside the Alamo.

Isn't he just adorable??!!??

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

Being red-headed, I always love St. Patrick's day. But today felt different from any other St. Patty's day. This was probable due to the short supply of green garb displayed on campus today. HARDLY ANYONE WAS WEARING GREEN! I saw about 15 people sporting the color. Oh well... Happy St. Patrick's day y'all!

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Happy New Year!

 

Here I am to ring in the new year! 2013 was full of many new and exciting experiences for me like graduating high school and surviving my first semester of college! But now 2014 is here with even more challenges ahead. I hope that God will bless all of you in this new year!

Here are some New Year traditions: (found here)

1. Pork is a symbol of good luck because pigs root forward, which is obviously the direction you want to go in the new year. (Chickens and turkeys scratch backwards — so steer clear of the poultry aisle if you're superstitious.)
2. Black-eyed peas and other legumes symbolize prosperity because they resemble coins. For those who associate good luck with good money, be sure to add some peas to your New Year's dinner.
3. While you're at it, heap on some leafy greens like collards, kale, or cabbage, which represent paper money — and more prosperity. They're good for your health too, but the point is, the more foods that resemble money, the better. 
4. A New Year's smooch when the clock strikes midnight brings good luck in love for the year to come. So whether you're single or have a steady honey, prepare to pucker up.
Need more ways to court good fortune for 2014? Consider these traditions from around the world:

5. In Spain, wearing red underwear on New Year's Eve means that you will have prosperity and good luck in the upcoming year. 
6. Also in Spain and many Latin American countries, eating 12 grapes at midnight ensures good luck and health in every month of the new year. (The trick is to stuff in one grape for each strike the clock makes, so grab the smallest ones you can find!) 
7. In order to chase out the bad luck of the New Year, the Irish bang white bread against the walls.
8. In Ecuador, it's customary for each family to burn a scarecrow at midnight. The scarecrow represents the negativity of the previous year, so burning it ensures positive energy and good luck as the new year begins.
9. Brazilians jump seven waves for good luck — one jump for each day of the week.
10. In Greece, smashing a pomegranate outside one's door at midnight is said to bring good fortune. The red color and seeds of the pomegranate represent fertility, love, happiness... and a big mess on your doorstep.
11. If you're in Germany, be sure to find a chimney sweep or a fireplace, because touching ashes is the key to good luck in the new year. Like seeing Santa Klaus on Christmas, the appearance of the chimney sweep is a good omen.
12. In Japan, cleaning and sweeping on New Year's Eve is good luck, but doing so on New Year's Day could actually sweep away all of the good luck of the year! So consider this your free pass not to do any household chores after your New Year's Eve celebrations. (Better stock up on those paper plates.)

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

SO Cool!

I just found this on Etsy. DIY marbled scarves: HOW CUTE!!! I will have to try this when I can get my hands on the supplies. Go check it out here.

Talk about a great start to summer! : )

Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )

Chickens...

I wrote this last fall. Tell me what you think.  : )

O.K. I'm not A.D.D.

Really, I'm not.(well maybe a little. . .)

My problem is that I sometimes have multiple thoughts running through my head at once. My thoughts and actions usually resemble the book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie". Sometimes it is a bad thing. For example :

     I sit down to read my Biology textbook and remember the dress that I am altering for a friend. I get up to go make sure that it is ready for her to try on and see the embroidery pattern that I started last night. I sit and work on that for a while until I either get bored, or remember a post that I am working on for this blog. So I get up to go finish the post, only to find my brother on the computer. I wrestle him off and start "Google-ing" whatever comes to mind, usually using key words like vintage, sewing, tutorials, and patterns. I find a random knitting pattern from the 1940's, print the pattern, and grab my knitting needles. I can't find a yarn that would suit the pattern so I put the pattern on my desk for "later". I see the Biology textbook on the desk but toss the knitting pattern on top of the open book. Now I'm starting to get hungry. One of three things will happen next. I will either 1) dig in the pantry to try to find a snack bar, 2) notice that I have access to all the ingredients for a new recipe that I found while "Google-ing" and try to convince my mom to let me make it (usually the answer is no), or 3) it is now so late that mom tells me to make supper. After supper mom reminds me that I still haven't finished reading Biology. I go back to the desk and fight the urge to attempt the knitting pattern that I tossed onto my desk. Since I am a morning person, I am to tired to read Biology at this point, but I force myself to read something(usually forgetting it thereafter). I then take a shower, crawl into bed, and read either the book that I got for Christmas but haven't found the time to read yet, or the book that I started reading a few months back but never finished.

My mom says that I waste a whole lot of time. And after reading this, you may think this, too. You may say that I waste a lot of my time every day. But the truth is I waste my school time doing projects and my project time doing school. This cycle leaves both myself and my mom very frustrated. I still struggle to control my thoughts and actions, but I am getting better, though. Trust me, it was a lot worse. At least I'm finishing my schoolwork.

I write all of this to say that it does get better. With time and patience it does get better.

Oh yeah! you may be asking yourself "what in the world does all her ramblings have to do with chickens?!" A good friend of my mom called it "chasing chickens". Jumping from one thing to the next. Sometimes when we say something totally random, my mom will say, "Oh look! It's a chicken!"


Fly with Christ!
Rachel : )
P.S. For those of you who think you are above those who have trouble controlling their thoughts, I personally think that everyone has those A.D.D. moments. Just my two cents!

Welcome Spring!

For those of you who didn't know...

Today is the first day of SPRING! 

With sunshine, cooler temperatures, and possibly snow in the forecast (not the typical southern weather right now, but we really might have snow and cold rain by the end of the week! ugh...), I have come today to bring you some of my latest spring pictures.

Fly with Christ!

Rachel : )