spring break

LOVE. these girls.

we found a starfish and named him zeus,

no big deal.

my boyfriend got me flowers:)

we wrote on some restaurant walls

model piczzz

love

dandies

happy happy happy

he has no beard!

zailey:)

SAN FRAN!

behind my house

learning

"what i mean is, as a human, i am flawed in that it is difficult for me to consider others before myself. it feels like i have to fight against this force, this current within me that, more often than not, wants to avoid serious issues and please myself, buy things for myself, feed myself, entertain myself, and all of that. all i'm saying is that if we, as a species, could fix our self-absorption, we could end a lot of pain in the world."

--donald miller, Blue Like Jazz

the three grand essentials to happiness in this world are

something to do, something to love, something to hope for

--allan k. chalmers

striving.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
the poor in spirit are those who recognize they are in need of God's help. The kingdom of heaven belongs to those who confess their spiritual bankruptcy.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
The spiritual, emotional or financial loss resulting from sin should lead to mourning and a longing for God's forgiveness and healing

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
The meek are the gentle, those who do not assert themselves over others in order to further their own agendas in their own strength. They will inherit the heart because they trust in God to direct the outcome of events.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, recognize that God is the ultimate source of real righteousness, so they long for his righteous character to be evident in people's lives on earth. they shall be satisfied by responding to his invitation to be in relationship with him.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
The kindness and forgiveness that the merciful show to others will also be shown to them.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
The pure in heart are those whose pursuit of purity and uprightness affects every area of life. 

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Peacemakers are those who promote God's messianic peace (shalom). they will receive the ultimate reward of being called sons of God as they reflect the character of their heavenly Father.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Those who have been wrongly treated because of their faith. God is pleased when his people show that they value him above everything in the world, and this happens when they courageously remain faithful amid opposition for righteousness' sake.

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets before you.
Just as Jesus experienced opposition and persecution, his disciples can expect the same. their reward may not come on earth but it surely will be theirs in heaven. throughout history, beginning with Cain's murder of Abel, there have been those who oppose God's people.

--matthew 5:3-12 & ESV study bible footnotes

i never tire of coeur de pirate.

watch this music video, its precious.

neet mag

this is a really cool monthly web-magazine- they got a lot of fashion and craftyness inside!

they also have an archive of allll the back issues too, its preeettty rad.

check it outttt

pot hole garden

"If we planted one of those in every hole, it would be like a forest in the road"

pete dungey!

you are a child of the universe, no less than the trees & the stars; 

you have a right to be here. and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

--Max Ehrmann