Greetings to the 2 people who read my blog...
I am sorry I have left you hanging for so long without any updates. I graduated 3 months ago and what an adventure it has been so far! While leaving College Station was one of the hardest things I've had to do, the Lord has blessed me immensely with a fairly smooth transition into the "real world". I have spent my summer with my best friends, my loving family, and my sweet boyfriend, and it has been hands-down the best summer of my life. See my most recent Facebook album for proof of this incredible 3 months!
While work week is starting at A&M (seriously depressed that I'm not there) and most of my friends have started their "real" jobs, I sit at home preparing to start my job in another week and a half. After going to Chi Omega Convention in Orlando and National Consultant Training in Memphis earlier this summer, I hit the road for Northern Arizona University next Thursday. I am beyond excited to start my job and put into practice all the things I have learned this summer. It will be hard to leave friends and family for 2 weeks but it shall be an adventure.
Bret opens his yogurt place in the next few weeks and I am freaking pumped for him! Watching him grow and mature so much through the process of opening his own business has been incredible and a huge blessing to me and to our relationship this summer. The Lord has big things planned for that guy and I can't wait to watch it all unfold in the next year or so. I just wish the electrician would show up so I could be there for the Grand Opening!! It looks like I'll be gone when he opens so I just need everyone else to be there in my place! Post-college has been great for us (I say that before my job takes me around the country for a year...pray for us) and we've had a blast this summer!
Things I'm looking forward to in the next few months:
Traveling for Chi O
Roommate/Friend Reunion in Houston for Dodgers/Astros Series
Wedding Festivities for Ellen and Paige
Living life in Austin with Abbey and Katherine (this has already started and its awesome!)
Watching Bret's business grow!
and seeing how life after college continues to unfold
Missing everyone dearly post-college... Thank you for being part of my life.
Bye for now!
LD
Monday, August 16, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Newsies + Gaga = AWESOMENESS
This video is the best thing I have seen in a long time. If you haven't seen the movie The Newsies, I would highly recommend it! This "Crossroads" of The Newsies and Lady Gaga just made my day... ok maybe even my week. Check it out! If you haven't see the movie, it was made in 1992 and set in the 1890's. Directed by Kenny Ortega- any Kenny fans out there?? Watch this clip- it's worth it!
You're welcome.
A better update on my life to come soon.
LD
You're welcome.
A better update on my life to come soon.
LD
Monday, May 10, 2010
College Comes to a Close
Hello there.
I write to you from my desk at the Dexter House as I start to pack up my last 4 years of college. Some people describe this time as bittersweet. I think it's just plain bitter. While I am (pseudo)excited about the future, nothing about college ending is fun.
I want to reflect on the biggest influences in my life throughout college who have made me who I am today. The Lord is first and foremost the One who has brought me to where I am. He has used the following people/organizations to bless me and create me to live for His Kingdom.In no particular order...
1. Chi Omega- I know, I know, laugh it up. But honestly, from day 1 of college this organization has blessed me beyond measure. Through it I gained my BEST friends, incredible leadership experiences and opportunities for growth, incredible memories, and ultimately a job! Yes, that's right- for those of you who don't know, I will be working for the wonderful Chi Omega Fraternity for the next year. As a traveling "national consultant" I will travel to over 30 colleges in the next year to check up on how the Chi Omega chapters are doing, give them help where needed, and just make sure everything is running smoothly. I am extremely excited about this opportunity and all the travel that comes with it! Pray for me as I move back in with my parents in Austin, travel to many places all alone, and work hard for something I love.
2. My Roommates. This is why Chi O is such a blessing to me. I would never have met these girls without it. They are without a doubt the biggest blessing I have received in college. They challenge me in ways I could never have asked for, they make me laugh harder than anyone else, and at the end of the day, I know they love me for who I am and will never stop loving me, flaws and all. I cannot imagine life without them next year but I know that at every chance we get we will reunite for "roomie time". Whether in LA, Houston, Dallas, Austin, or somewhere in between, we will ALWAYS make plans to see each other before too long. I could not have asked for more amazing best friends to live with throughout some of the toughest, yet best, years of my life.
3. Bret. My wonderful boyfriend and I met freshman year at the Callaway House. Not sure if that place was a blessing or not, but it led me to meet B. We have been dating on and off since freshman year and he has definitely played a vital role in my life in college. God has used him in amazing ways in my life. He is kind and funny and forgiving and trustworthy and lots of wonderful things. While I am sad about doing long distance this next year, we have withstood many obstacles in our past and I know we can make it through this! Thanks for the memories B! Many more to come!
4. Grace Bible Church and Breakaway. These two ministries have been God's vessel for biblical teaching in my life. The selfless service of the people in these ministries teaches me so much on a weekly basis. While I wish I had gotten more invested in these places while I was here, they took me for who I am, met me where I'm at, and loved me unconditionally. I hope that some day I can give back to these places so that they can continue reaching out to college kids the way God has called them to.
There have been many others, of course, but those are the ones I wanted to give a shout out to right now.
Blog you later...
I write to you from my desk at the Dexter House as I start to pack up my last 4 years of college. Some people describe this time as bittersweet. I think it's just plain bitter. While I am (pseudo)excited about the future, nothing about college ending is fun.
I want to reflect on the biggest influences in my life throughout college who have made me who I am today. The Lord is first and foremost the One who has brought me to where I am. He has used the following people/organizations to bless me and create me to live for His Kingdom.In no particular order...
1. Chi Omega- I know, I know, laugh it up. But honestly, from day 1 of college this organization has blessed me beyond measure. Through it I gained my BEST friends, incredible leadership experiences and opportunities for growth, incredible memories, and ultimately a job! Yes, that's right- for those of you who don't know, I will be working for the wonderful Chi Omega Fraternity for the next year. As a traveling "national consultant" I will travel to over 30 colleges in the next year to check up on how the Chi Omega chapters are doing, give them help where needed, and just make sure everything is running smoothly. I am extremely excited about this opportunity and all the travel that comes with it! Pray for me as I move back in with my parents in Austin, travel to many places all alone, and work hard for something I love.
2. My Roommates. This is why Chi O is such a blessing to me. I would never have met these girls without it. They are without a doubt the biggest blessing I have received in college. They challenge me in ways I could never have asked for, they make me laugh harder than anyone else, and at the end of the day, I know they love me for who I am and will never stop loving me, flaws and all. I cannot imagine life without them next year but I know that at every chance we get we will reunite for "roomie time". Whether in LA, Houston, Dallas, Austin, or somewhere in between, we will ALWAYS make plans to see each other before too long. I could not have asked for more amazing best friends to live with throughout some of the toughest, yet best, years of my life.
3. Bret. My wonderful boyfriend and I met freshman year at the Callaway House. Not sure if that place was a blessing or not, but it led me to meet B. We have been dating on and off since freshman year and he has definitely played a vital role in my life in college. God has used him in amazing ways in my life. He is kind and funny and forgiving and trustworthy and lots of wonderful things. While I am sad about doing long distance this next year, we have withstood many obstacles in our past and I know we can make it through this! Thanks for the memories B! Many more to come!
4. Grace Bible Church and Breakaway. These two ministries have been God's vessel for biblical teaching in my life. The selfless service of the people in these ministries teaches me so much on a weekly basis. While I wish I had gotten more invested in these places while I was here, they took me for who I am, met me where I'm at, and loved me unconditionally. I hope that some day I can give back to these places so that they can continue reaching out to college kids the way God has called them to.
There have been many others, of course, but those are the ones I wanted to give a shout out to right now.
Blog you later...
Friday, April 2, 2010
Great Good Friday
I love lists. Here is a list of the reasons this Good Friday has been absolutely wonderful.
1. This is my current view from the deck of my house as I enjoy Spring weather and blog to my heart out. I <3 the Texas Hill Country.
2. My mom bought starburst jellybeans. 'Nough said.
3. I woke up 3 times today. Which means I took two naps. Which is always awesome.
4. My lil bro Mark is coming home tonight! Haven't seen him in months!
5. I got to have lunch with my bestie Court. She is an inspiration in my life and I don't know where I'd be without her. She really brings out the best in me and I have to learn not to take our time together for granted. Soon she will be off to Dallas to save the world through Teach For America and I know our time together will be very limited, but I have faith that she is a friend for life. Love ya gurrll!
6. This is the real reason Good Friday has been so great. I had some amazing Jesus time this morning reflecting on the purpose of Good Friday and all these Easter events.Jesus died for me. And for you. I hear this probably a dozen times a week but it's days like today that I really try to fathom what that means. And because our God is so great and powerful, I don't think I ever truly will. But I will spend my life trying to live as if I understand the impact of that message. As I was reading about the Crucifixion in John today, I was blown away by the part where Jesus prays for ME (and for you). Before Jesus dies on the cross he literally prays for me. (John 17:6-26) I cannot get over this. The man is about to die on the cross for NOTHING that he did wrong, but to save me from my ugly sin and he loves me so much that he doesn't think just dying on the cross is enough but he PRAYS FOR MY SOUL as well!
Some of the Lord's dying wishes are that we (his children) would live in unity and carry out His will on earth by proclaiming His name to all the world. This was a truly humbling passage this morning that really got me thinking. Am I living in complete unity among believers so that the world will see God's love through me? Most of you would say, "No," and I would agree. This is something I am working on and am truly humbled by this Good Friday. May the Lord grant us evermore grace this Easter weekend as we all try to figure out how to live for Him, in unity among believers.
I pray that Christ's story and love is told all over the world this weekend and that many people will come to know that love through the sharing of the gospel. Embrace this special holiday and reflect on what Christ's death on the cross means in your life.
Happy Easter everyone! Jesus Lives!!!
kloveyoubye!
1. This is my current view from the deck of my house as I enjoy Spring weather and blog to my heart out. I <3 the Texas Hill Country.
2. My mom bought starburst jellybeans. 'Nough said.
3. I woke up 3 times today. Which means I took two naps. Which is always awesome.
4. My lil bro Mark is coming home tonight! Haven't seen him in months!
5. I got to have lunch with my bestie Court. She is an inspiration in my life and I don't know where I'd be without her. She really brings out the best in me and I have to learn not to take our time together for granted. Soon she will be off to Dallas to save the world through Teach For America and I know our time together will be very limited, but I have faith that she is a friend for life. Love ya gurrll!
6. This is the real reason Good Friday has been so great. I had some amazing Jesus time this morning reflecting on the purpose of Good Friday and all these Easter events.Jesus died for me. And for you. I hear this probably a dozen times a week but it's days like today that I really try to fathom what that means. And because our God is so great and powerful, I don't think I ever truly will. But I will spend my life trying to live as if I understand the impact of that message. As I was reading about the Crucifixion in John today, I was blown away by the part where Jesus prays for ME (and for you). Before Jesus dies on the cross he literally prays for me. (John 17:6-26) I cannot get over this. The man is about to die on the cross for NOTHING that he did wrong, but to save me from my ugly sin and he loves me so much that he doesn't think just dying on the cross is enough but he PRAYS FOR MY SOUL as well!
Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be as one as we are. I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. John 17: 21-23
Some of the Lord's dying wishes are that we (his children) would live in unity and carry out His will on earth by proclaiming His name to all the world. This was a truly humbling passage this morning that really got me thinking. Am I living in complete unity among believers so that the world will see God's love through me? Most of you would say, "No," and I would agree. This is something I am working on and am truly humbled by this Good Friday. May the Lord grant us evermore grace this Easter weekend as we all try to figure out how to live for Him, in unity among believers.
I pray that Christ's story and love is told all over the world this weekend and that many people will come to know that love through the sharing of the gospel. Embrace this special holiday and reflect on what Christ's death on the cross means in your life.
Happy Easter everyone! Jesus Lives!!!
kloveyoubye!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Bittersweet Kind of Life
Hello followers (I think I have one, so what up Kirbs)!
The past few days have been really bittersweet for me. I find myself trying to stop time because I don't want to graduate, but at the same time I get so excited envisioning the next stage of my life. I feel like many seniors can sympathize with me about this, I just wish there was a remedy.
In all honesty, if I could move back into Callaway House and start this crazy adventure all over again, I really think I would. I have had the best 4 years of my life. Sometimes I think my life is a dream because the blessings I have been given in friends, experiences, lessons, and love have been just unreal throughout college. I am terrified to leave this College Station bubble that I live in (that in itself is a fairy tale) but I have hope that the next stage of my life can be even better. A lot of people say that life after college is only down hill but I am determined to disprove that. The Lord has incredible things in store for all of us and we are in charge of making the most of it.
While I am not at liberty to divulge much about my future at this time, I am really very excited about it. I think if all of us look at life after college as one big adventure, it can be a lot more enjoyable that we think. The past three weeks have been exceptionally enjoyable and rich in memories. I anticipate that this is what my remaining 6 weeks of school will look like.
I have been working on a "gadget" slide show for the side of my blog for about an hour and now I can't get it to post using Picasa Web Albums. Bummer. But stay tuned for that in the next few days- hopefully I'll figure it out! These are some of my favorite college memories so enjoy!
Help me freeze frame time in these last few weeks. Let's make it count, people. Starting with tonight. What are we doing? Can't wait!
LD
The past few days have been really bittersweet for me. I find myself trying to stop time because I don't want to graduate, but at the same time I get so excited envisioning the next stage of my life. I feel like many seniors can sympathize with me about this, I just wish there was a remedy.
In all honesty, if I could move back into Callaway House and start this crazy adventure all over again, I really think I would. I have had the best 4 years of my life. Sometimes I think my life is a dream because the blessings I have been given in friends, experiences, lessons, and love have been just unreal throughout college. I am terrified to leave this College Station bubble that I live in (that in itself is a fairy tale) but I have hope that the next stage of my life can be even better. A lot of people say that life after college is only down hill but I am determined to disprove that. The Lord has incredible things in store for all of us and we are in charge of making the most of it.
While I am not at liberty to divulge much about my future at this time, I am really very excited about it. I think if all of us look at life after college as one big adventure, it can be a lot more enjoyable that we think. The past three weeks have been exceptionally enjoyable and rich in memories. I anticipate that this is what my remaining 6 weeks of school will look like.
I have been working on a "gadget" slide show for the side of my blog for about an hour and now I can't get it to post using Picasa Web Albums. Bummer. But stay tuned for that in the next few days- hopefully I'll figure it out! These are some of my favorite college memories so enjoy!
Help me freeze frame time in these last few weeks. Let's make it count, people. Starting with tonight. What are we doing? Can't wait!
LD
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
New to Blogging
Hello Blogosphere! I imagine anyone reading this right now is someone close to me or someone with way too much time on their hands. I have decided to join the ranks of the bloggers because I just have this hunch that my life post-college is sure to be thrilling, comical, and down-right entertaining. Now, in a few months I very well could be revoking this statement but we'll just see how this all pans out. I also feel that after becoming a mature 22 year old (birthday week has just ended) that a blog is now the most exciting aspect of my life. (I'm really bummed to not be 21 anymore).
Let's talk about the title of my blog. I was informed this morning that "Are you kidding me?" is a phrase I use quite often in daily discourse. This was at first offensive but then I found it to be quite a charming name for a blog. I have many "are you kidding me?" moments in my life and I am excited to share them with you here.
Now for the sub title: don't be confused. I haven't actually graduated yet. But in 2 short months (depressing, I know) I will be in the post-college realm, and let's face it- lots of you think (accurately or not) that I'm a drama queen.
So it is here that I will post stories. I will also post things that I like. I will also talk about my friends. a. lot. Lucky for you: they are pretty cool peeps.
I apologize in advance for being a n00b at this whole thing but my blog will be awesome in no time, I assure you.
Bye for now.
LD
Let's talk about the title of my blog. I was informed this morning that "Are you kidding me?" is a phrase I use quite often in daily discourse. This was at first offensive but then I found it to be quite a charming name for a blog. I have many "are you kidding me?" moments in my life and I am excited to share them with you here.
Now for the sub title: don't be confused. I haven't actually graduated yet. But in 2 short months (depressing, I know) I will be in the post-college realm, and let's face it- lots of you think (accurately or not) that I'm a drama queen.
So it is here that I will post stories. I will also post things that I like. I will also talk about my friends. a. lot. Lucky for you: they are pretty cool peeps.
I apologize in advance for being a n00b at this whole thing but my blog will be awesome in no time, I assure you.
Bye for now.
LD
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