I Wish I Had More To Say

Its been a crazy week.  I haven't had time to write much of anything. One of my great friends had a baby, a month early, and I helped watch her kids on my off days.

Today I leave for a trip to Garlinburg with my parents.  I'll be cozying up in a cabin like this baby.

I hope to check in later this week!

Pinterest - Vacation Dreams

As I fly home this morning, I look forward to seeing my family and spending time with them.

I also dream of the day when I can travel and get to know the rest of the planet. I dream about a place to rest and enjoy the beauty around me.  I love my life in NYC but sometimes I just long for the leisurely life... just for a few days.

This weeks pins are just a taste of some places I wouldn't mind going and exploring

Maui, Maui Marriott - via Kim via Pinterest

Summer Fjord, Svolaer, Norway Via Kim via Pinterest

Africa: via Kim via Pinterest

Edinburgh, Scotland via kim via Pinterest 

Zanzibar, Tanzania via Kim via Pinterest 

Bahamas via Kim via Pinterest 

Swiss Alps: Via Kim via Pinterest

Kayak w. Orcas via Kim via Pinterest

Ancient Street, Bilbao, Spain via Kim via Pinterest

Multnomah Falls - Portland, Oregon: via Kim via Pinterest

Blue tops in Santorini: via Kim via Pinterest

Glaciers: via Kim via Pinterest

Hope you got lost in my dreams too!


While you are at, check out the Pinning hosts: Courtney & Kimberly & their Lovely Guest Host: 

Courtney of Optimistic Mommy

Enjoy.

When It Rains...

You know the saying, “when it rains it pours”? For the last 2 or 3 weeks, this saying has been true to my life. But fortunately for me, it hasn't been for the negative. It has been in the form of many blessings.

As many of you know, I quit my job in June of this year. The decision to leave my 9 to 5 was as much for my passion to pursue photography and writing as it was to trust that God had something better for me. I took a risk not having the promise of income for the foreseeable future. God was gracious to me, in that, fear and anxiety never followed the decision to leave. I knew that this move was something that He desired for my life.

I had the blessing of not only my community but my closest friends and my family. So off I went in pursuit of whatever God's path was for me. Most days involved writing, cooking, serving my friends, babysitting, and occasionally photography. For close to 2 months I did not bring in much money if any at all. To say that it wasn't a concern would be a lie, but I also knew I was doing what God wanted me to do at the time. This allowed me to breathe a little easier in doing the things that were giving me life.

Some Things I Like About Being Home

I am home, in Alabama, for a week to visit my parents.  I arrived mid day yesterday.  Its been a little hard to get anything up so I thought I'd put a few of the reasons I love being back home.

1. Thunderstorms.  We have had two storms in the 36 hours i have been home.  I took these and now find myself wishing we had more evening lightening storms.