Day 5

A picture of my favorite memory...

*This is an extremely hard one. I have so many wonderful memories from high school until now, I don't even know where to start! I can't just pick one. I guess I will just go with what first comes to mind which is......

...our high school musical, Beauty and the Beast! Senior year was great, with a few minor exceptions, and this is one of the highlights of that year. This was one of the funnest times I had in high school. I was a plate, a little girl, and a dancer. I loved everything about this time. The two other girls in the picture were my plate friends. :) And we rocked it!!! I was also in the musical my sophomore year, Guys n Dolls. That was a lot of fun also, but I didn't have as big of a role as I did this time. I know it seems like I didn't really have a part in Beauty and the Beast but I promise I was in it more than you think. I have sooooo many memories from high school that I love. It's so hard to choose. This is probably the one that sticks out the most. Drill team, choir, all the sports I played, the football games, dances, EVERYTHING about high school was great. Of course there was drama but I don't really remember that as much. I try to focus on the fun, memorable things. I wish I could go back in time and do it all over again. Or at least have another chance to experience it. I know I'm lame because not many people love high school. I'm one of the few that did! :)

Day 4

A picture of my night...

*Not really sure what this means. It's a very vague topic. From what people have put I'm assuming it's just a picture of your typical night. Mine isn't very interesting....

Yes, that would facebook on my computer. Then there is my Anatomy and Physiology text book, my Medical Terminology text book, So Long Insecurity, Radical, The Bible, and my devotional book. This is what my typical night looks like AFTER I'm finished watching my shows. :) I either do homework, spend time on facebook playing tetris (lol), or I read one of those four books. I read the devotional book every night and the others at least once or twice a week, excluding the Bible. I read that all the time. So yeah, my typical night? Not an interesting one at all. Homework, facebook, or reading. Can you say nerd???

{God Honors Faith}

This isn't apart of the 30 day challenge, obviously, but I read this prayer during my devotional tonight and it spoked to me so much that I just had to share:

"Lord, such remarkable faith and perseverance seems beyond me. Help me to trust You with the work You want to do through my life. I know that the day is coming when I will see the reward for diligently seeking You. Amen."

The key verse: Hebrews 11:6

The devotional tells a story about two missionaries who hadn't had one convert in over a yr of being in their field. People began asking them to come home and if it was really worth staying there. The missionaries didn't budge. They had faith that they would see people turn to Christ. So much that when a friend asked them if they could send them a gift they asked for a communion set, trusting that the Lord would bless their work. After two long years a small group of six converts united to form the first Christian church in that land.

Day 3

A picture of the cast from my favorite show...

*This is kind of a hard one because I have like 5 favorite show, but I guess if I had to choose it would be....

Grey's Anatomy!! I started watching this show in high school and then stopped for the longest time and then this winter break I bought seasons 1-5 and watched them all!!! (I was trying to catch up on everything) Now I don't miss a show. The only bad part is I haven't seen season 6. I went to buy it and it was way to expensive for me, obviously, since it was the most recent season to come out. They are currently filming season 7. This show is so intense, dramatic and funny! And it makes me want to be a surgeon so bad. If I was smart enough I so would go to medical school. I realize that me being a nurse my life wont be exactly like theirs and plus it is a show but it's fun to think about. My other favorite shows are Off the Map, Gossip Girl, Glee, and Private Practice respectively. Off the map is amazing because they are doctors at a small clinic in South America. I enjoy this show because that is something I am interested in doing. Gossip Girl brings out my passion for fashion. Ha ha, that rhymed. I haven't missed an episode of Off the Map or Gossip Girl and I want to catch myself up on Glee. I like Glee because of all the singing and music. That is my passion and I just love listening to all the talented singers. Private Practice is good but if I miss an episode I'm okay with it. However, I try not to miss an episode.

These are my shows and I love them all!!! :)

Day 2

A picture of me and the person I have been closest with the longest...

That would be my sister, Ashley (the brunette...just in case). She's 27 and I'm 22, not a huge difference. However, we weren't always close. We hated each other when we were younger (that's normal though right?). If not, I'm sticking to it and don't tell me otherwise. We fought consistently when we were younger. She didn't even want to be around me. She once had me convinced that I was adopted. She told me this on Easter. What a day?! I was devastated. I could tell stories of all our fights all day long if I wanted, but I don't. As I'm sure you would prefer not to read all day either. Although we fought like cats and dogs when we were younger, we began to grow closer when I was in high school (she had already graduated and was at college). Since then we have been basically attached at the hip. I can count on one hand the number of times we have fought. I say that with pride because we lived together, just me and her, for two yrs. She transferred to the college I was attending and we shared a dorm (kinda). More like a suite because we had our own dorm rooms. Anyway, this is the girl I have been closest to the longest and she will remain that girl until we are called Home. I love her and am so thankful for her.

Day 1

A picture of myself and 10 facts about myself. Hmm....

1. I'm a Christian

2. I'm in love with the Texas Rangers

3. I love to sing

4. I can never get enough chocolate

5. I love playing sports

6. Penguins are my favorite

7. I think flowers are beautiful (feel free to buy be some at anytime)

8. Blue is my favorite color

9. I have an eleven yr old car and his name is Parker

10. I WILL be a nurse one day

Fact 11. I'm a HUGE dork.

This was taken a million yrs ago. Just thought I would put in an entertaining one. :)

Day 1=COMPLETE

So I'm giving my self a new and easier challenge since I failed the last one. Lol. Apparently there is this 30 day photo challenge thing on facebook that tons of people are doing. I think it would be fun but I'm not fond of doing it on facebook. Why? Not so sure. So for this easier challenge I'm going to do this 30 day photo thing. We'll see how well I can keep up with it. I'll just post a picture of what is supposed to be posted that day and explain that picture. Similar yet different than the last challenge. I choose not to fail this challenge and I will keep up with my blog a lot better in the days to come. Challenge starting......tomorrow! Bring it! :)

Change is good

I've come to realize that I'm not the greatest blogger. I am terrible at keeping up with it. I think one reason for this is that I feel like my blog has to be about something extremely inspiring and very well written all the time. Kind of like a writer. However, I am far from being a writer. And I'm okay with that.

I thought about the reasons I made this blog and the only thing I could remember was that I started it for my own benefit. To have something I could use to actually put down my feelings and connect with others in the blog world also. I was mainly inspired by Angie Smith to make this and when I first came across her blog I made one myself. I'm not at all like Angie Smith and I don't have the skills of writing inspiring thoughts all the time. But one thing that I really want to strive to do is to actually keep up with this blog. That's the least I can do.

So starting in March I am going to TRY and post something each week. And not just the normal posts. I want to be creative and show who I am and not who I want to be. I am going to post something that really inspired me or touched me in any way. I'll do my best to include pictures to give a clearer idea of what the topic is about. But this is something for me. Something that I think would be healthy for me. Recognizing the things that make me happy or sad each week. And MAYBE, just maybe, I'll be able to get into the habit and post everyday. :)

We'll just have to wait and see how that goes. It's a pretty big long shot.

....joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5

Wow, I don't even know where to begin. It's been a while since I've posted anything and there is soooo much to share, but I'll be sure not to share a lot for your own sanity. These past few months have been one of the most stressful times. I'm not gonna lie, they have been pretty miserable. They have been filled with disappointment, heartache, frustration, stress, etc. I've been struggling in pretty much every area of my life lately. I've lost a lot of motivation and I am in desperate need of it right now. However, I'm getting through and I'm slowly building it back up. There's one thing I wanted to really share though. So here goes...

I wasn't having such a good day a few weeks ago. I studied so hard on a test and didn't make the grade I was expecting, I was assigned tons of homework, going through a rough time with my boyfriend, struggling with finances, and becoming completely unhappy with my job at the time. I was also receiving unwanted information about the nursing program which added to the stress. So all in all it was a blah day. A day where all I wanted to do was curl up in bed and forget about all of my worries and stresses. I just felt stuck and that my life wasn't moving forward. And at times I still feel like that. But there was one thing I realized when I got in my car after school that day. And that thought is this: That I have a God who will take care of me in my darkest times. He reminded me of this with a song called Before The Morning by Josh Wilson. I broke down right there in my car because I had begun to lose hope and God lifted me up and spoke to me through that one song. I knew it was him speaking and that gave me great comfort.

We are all human and I believe that at times we all come to a fork in the road. There are times when Satan tries to pull us away from our path God has laid out for us and we come so close to letting him succeed. And I think that this song is a great encouragement to us all. When we feel like giving in or giving up this message can lift us up and push us to keep going.

Go and watch the video! I promise you will blessed!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=New8i_eX3x8

Let Go and Let God

Alright, so lately I have had a few things on my mind that I really just need to get off my chest. The past few weeks have been a bit of a learning experience for me. The Lord has really been working in me and He has opened my eyes to so many things here lately. Here are some things that God has shown me by using others:

1) About two weeks ago, our pastor gave people an opportunity to come forth and give a testimony. And my am I glad he did, because one lady spoke of something very personal and she was telling us how she was looking for God to give her answers but couldn't hear or feel Him. Why? She said because she hadn't been reading His Word and studying it. But once she got back into the Word she could feel His presence again and could hear Him speaking to her. And as you all know I went through a time where I was lacking in the same areas: spending time in His Word. And during that same time I was going through a situation where I really needed His guidance. However, I couldn't hear or feel a thing. But when I heard this woman speak I knew exactly what was wrong. I felt for this woman because I was in the same situation. So lesson number one: spend time in Gods Word and in prayer on a daily basis. This is how God will speak to you.

2) My sister and I joined a Bible study class this summer. It was over the book of Ruth. And I very much enjoyed it. There are so many things hidden in this book; so many lessons that you have to dig for. Anyway, this isn't really about the bible study but something that my teacher said, "We need to be willing to do things Gods way or He will not bless it!" That one, simple line says and explains so much. If you're having trouble in a particular situation and you're scared of the outcome, just remember that if it's Gods way then you will be blessed for it. Lesson number two: If you're walking in Gods path then you have nothing to fear. God will take care of His children who walk in His ways.

3) I've been following a blog about a woman 2 years older than me that has a tumor on her liver. She's such an inspiring, strong, Christian woman. Well she posted a song on her blog a few days ago and I fell in love with it! It spoke to me in so many ways and opened my eyes wider than ever! :D Here's a link to the song:



It's called Have Your Way by Britt Nicole. Amazing, beautiful song!!!! It tells how this life isn't easy and that we are going to go through hard times and no matter what we do in the end God will do what He wants with us. We need to learn to let things go sometimes and just let God have His way with our lives. Lesson number three: I don't control anything that goes on in my life.

4) Lastly, I have not used my talent the Lord blessed me with in over a year. But recently, I had the opportunity to try out for the praise team at my church. I was extremely nervous and doubted my making it. However, God blessed me and I'm now serving on the praise team at my church. Lesson number four: God will always come through for me and you and everyone!!! He opens doors for us and allows us to take part in miraculous things! (I know the praise team isn't "miraculous" but it's close enough for me!!! :D)

Sorry for the long post. I want to leave ya'll with this quote I came across on the same blog I found the song.

"Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused!" -Alan Cohen

Have a great weekend!!!
♥Caitlyn