Summer 2012 Commences

While school has been out for the students, and I now have my first year of principalship under the belt, yesterday was the first day of summer vacation for me. I left the work alone and played, enjoying some of my favorite things. So, the BF and I had an excellent breakfast at The Gazebo, followed by shopping. We then made our way to her "home by the sea," touring Hampton University.

 The BF and I will really strive to get this eating at a new place each week covered...So far, so good. In the evening, we made our way to Surf Rider, a hidden spot that sits on the water in Hampton, VA. The eating was GREAT--and that adjective does not do it justice.

Quietly, I sit now and take in pieces of this weekend. There are a few things I find myself reminded of:

1. My love and thirst for knowledge was awakened. Truly, I am captivated by learning and value education.

2. Experiences are always waiting for us: "What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it." #MakeTodayCount

3. My faith's been restored in love...Not that it had really failed, but I watched the joy of two of my friends from church today who are newly engaged. Fresh, true love is possible. True love waits.

Here is to what is to come in the days, weeks, and months ahead. I am excited to enter a new season with greater knowledge and stronger faith. The Father is blessing, and I hungry and thirty for Him.

 

Make Believe

"So my dear brothers and sisters, stand strong. Do not let anything move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your in the Lord is never wasted." 1 Corinthians 15:58

I make believe that you are here

…to see me copping Jordans with my best friend. Yes, there is a first for everything!

I make believe that you are near

…to simply be able to share with you the daily occurrences of mi vida loca…

I make believe

…to overcome fear.

I believe…these shoes were meant for me. And, with them, I will be purposeful, because, after all, isn’t that why we exist?

Inspiration

A close friend of mine from high school has started her own photography business, and she's been quite successful. Moving into the new year, she posted a 52 Week Photo Challenge, which piqued my interest. While I am not a professional by any means, I love taking pictures. I plan to participate in order to make time for doing two things I love-writing and taking pictures.

I am behind by three weeks, but better late than never, correct?

Week 1 is Inspiration...

For Christmas, I received an awesome pink kitchen set from my BFF, VLM...Additionally, my brother got me a nice George Foreman grill. The new year has begun well, and I have truly limited my fast food intake, making memories with all of my new kitchen appliances. Yesterday, I did a roast in the slow cooker, and it was marvelously delicious!

I know it appears strange that some kitchenware would inspire me, but it gives me hope for what is to come this year. I see rent changing to mortgage. And, perhaps independence will become co-dependence? Better living and doing! Inspired much!?

Here are some of the pictures of my new fun toys...

Shop Kitchenaid's Cook for the Cure...