Relaxed and Peaceful

I know I've written about this before,

but I really do love being at my apartment.

I love lighting my delicious smelling candles

My favorite at the moment is cinnamon pecan swirl :)

 Reading or watching movies on my couch.

I love cooking after a long day and spending the evening relaxing.

Even staying at my apartment for an entire Saturday while my friends are at a pool party...

Some days, those things just aren't for me.

That, of course, is not saying it's wrong for them to go.

I love crazy days with my friends! Just not everyday.

One thing I don't love?

Being considered weird or wrong for choosing to sit at my apartment by myself.

I'm sorry, but sometimes I really enjoy being alone.

Even if that's a foreign concept to others.

Its peaceful.

Relaxing.

Its 'me' time.

I don't need this 'me' time often, but lately I've really loved it.

I don't even know why I enjoy it so much...

Maybe I'm absorbing the free time before my schedule gets hectic.

Either way, I love my apartment.

Everything

WW

I recently started Weight Watchers.
That feels so weird to put on a blog that I don't even know who reads... But I did. The reason being that I took a survey on the website that informed me that I am overweight for my height. Seeing that was a huge (and somewhat depressing) wake up call. Yes, I've been trying to lose weight because I know I've gained a few since college, but I by no means thought I was overweight; though I feel that way sometimes.
I am not in this program to lose tons of weight like you see on commercials- I always thought Weight Watchers was only for the obese... It's not. It is a successful program that I am going to be on for at the least 3 months to get in shape and sculpt my figure.
I want to be happy with myself.
Not to mention the recipes are to DIE FOR :)
Here's my favorite so far:

Layered Mexican Chicken

I tried to copy and paste the recipe but it's protected by weightwatchers.com

Sleep Deprived

Lately I have been having a lot of trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. It is beyond frustrating to only be asleep for an hour or two (for example 12:00am-2:00am) and then be awake till 5:00 or 6:00am. Being frustrated, of course, makes it even harder to fall asleep. After three nights in a row of this nonsense, I was fed up! Especially since I had tried all the basic 'fall asleep fast' tricks. Warm milk and Tylenol were no match for my mind... It was only after I prayed for help that that help came to me. After crying to God for relaxation, peace, and a restful sleep, He gave it to me. This may seem like a silly thing to pray over but sleep is important to me. And so is turning over my frustrations to God. My Mom was also a key factor in my finally falling asleep, she sang to me and her soothing voice relaxed me.

Last night, I once again had trouble falling asleep... It's a weird situation to be laying in bed all snuggled up but be wide awake. I read for a little while, prayed, then resorted to Benedryl. I finally fell asleep saying my prayers. Thankfully I was blessed with uninterrupted sleep.

I don't know what is causing this not being able to fall asleep thing but I hope it stops soon... I trust God to give me the sleep I need. I really do. And for all I know, this is a way for him to see that trust. But I am still frustrated.

Who knew sleep could be so difficult.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

Goodbye Summer

Class starts tomorrow.
I actually couldn't be more ready to be on a schedule.
Let the classes begin :)

Last party of the summa

Candid Camera

I love this picture. Pretty much typical with our group :)

New Perspective

I'll be single until someone amazing enough comes along to change that.

@TheNoteboook

I read this and knew the God was speaking to me through this tweet. I get so down sometimes when my friends have guys flocking to them or when everyone is paired up but me but that's because I've set my standards high and I know God doesn't want me to settle.



Makin' Plans

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11

A verse to truly remember.

I often question the events that take place in my life; why times are tough, why classes are hard, why I can't seem to get a job, and most of all why I must see people I love be in pain.

This verse is my reassurance.

God has a plan for my life; a "perfect and pleasing will" (Romans 12:2) that is better than anything I could ever plan for myself alone.

"In his heart a man plans his course but the Lord determines his steps"

Proverbs 16:9

I put my trust in the Lord because He knows what's best for me,

He knows the light at the end of the tunnel.

With his plans, I have no fear or doubt.