Today I had a rude awakening...

but it was good! I actually really appreciated it.

Today was the start of stressing out over christmas presents, cleaning, and hanging out with friends. I often struggle with wanting to do EVERYTHING and to please EVERYONE! And I dislike that I have this struggle.

This is how the day started, but thankfully (so grateful for this) a dear friend talked to me about somethings they have seen me struggle with recently. I was very skeptical at the start of this conversation, but by the end..I was relieved! This dear friend deeply cared for me and was wanting to help me. She let me talk it out with her and ask questions and she did the hard thing, which resulted in a blessing. Just throughout the evening we were our normal selves and so much happier! How ironic, huh?

So now, I have an ultimate goal for the holiday season...to serve GOD first! And then focus on serving others. Already, I'm more excited about giving a gift to someone instead of worrying about if they'll like it or if I can make it perfect enough for them. Tonight I'm going to dig into the Scriptures and start off my Isaiah study and then read a book about pleasing people.

This dear friend shared some verses with me, that I would like to share with all of you:

PSALM 16:5-11

"The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot.

The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.

I will bless the Lord who has counseled me; indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.

I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will dwell securely.

For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol; nor will You allow Your Holy One to undergo decay. You

will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy;

in Your right hand, there are pleasures forever."

Love,

~RAE~

Rainy, but wonderful Thursday

homework, homework, sleep, exam, midterm, oh spend time with the bf, homework, homework, sleep, work. This seems to be a consistent cycle in my life currently, but as of 3 hours ago this life is put on hold and I get to go to Michigan for a wedding. =) Can't wait!

This morning I gave my first college speech...on ice skating. It went extremely well, which put me in a better mood for the rest of the day. I decided to treat myself to a non-fat pumpkin spice latte with light whip. mhmm mhmmm. Got to spend time with Reubs (the bf, pics to come soon) which was an added delight =). Then headed off to watch my Thursday kids.

They are so much fun =) We made balloon animals, flowers, and swords. K is an expert. (I wish I had my camera with me today...) K also made a sweet octopus for Reubs. Hope you guys have a wonderful Thursday!



~RAE~

Fall

It's September...it's getting colder and we are having B-E-A-utiful weather here in Indiana. Fall is coming!! and i love it =) perhaps my favorite season. Makes me want to take pics with leaves and in cornfields like this....

and this..

and of course, have to have some corn =)

I also love Tuesdays and Thursdays! Mainly because I have little or no school to worry about, but also because I babysit for two wonderful families on these days. =)

Meet my Tuesday kids:

M

and L

The Thursday kids:

K, I, J, and C (the cutest little korean kid EVER)

I have been babysitting my Thursday kids for over a year now and even had them for a WHOLE week! I'm basically their second mom...and I LOVE it and them =)

Hope you enjoy this beautiful Thursday!

~RAE~

vintage style

Woohoo for out first post!!

Basically we love all things vintage so here's our first vintage picture =)

The earrings are from an antique store downtown that I aboslutely adore and the pearls are my great grandma's.

we're excited to go out into the blogging world...hope you enjoy =)

~RAE~