Romans 1

I was reading Romans over the summer, but got side tracked at school and stopped. So I've decided to just start over.

My mom pointed out to me once that I don't have to cut everything out of my life so that nothing is placed before God. I have a fear of placing things and people before Him. Which I believe is a good fear, but sometimes I forget that we are given fellowship and relationships for a reason. Paul was talking to the Romans and telling them that he was longing to see them so that he could impart a spiritual gift upon them to make them strong, which was the spiritual gift of being mutually encouraged by each other's faith. Today, I'm really going make an effort to be encouraging to those around me, pursue God before all things, but be thankful for the friends and family I've been given.

Clothing

My new weekend work in progress. And I def. mean a work in progress. SO much left to do

Anddd.. gotta love clothing warehouse! $10!!

Hope you're having a lovely labor day weekend.

September! It's so good to see you!

I can't believe it's already September! My art classes are starting to get more intense, which hopefully will make time go by a little faster! I love having projects to think about! My latest one is for Graphic Design and we have to connect a tangible and intangible thing somehow. My tangible is "markers" and my intangible is "energy". This has been taking a lot of brain storming because both subjects are so broad. My mind can't get off the idea of little children running around with a lot of energy drawing all over the carpet and the walls. But we'll see where it goes in more time :) In painting we've been practicing direct gradations and things, which seems like it should be easy but the concept really twists my brain. :

These were some of my very first attempts painting with oil paint and working on direct paintings. It's a weird concept but I'm enjoying it!

On the other hand, God is good. :) He is teaching me to be patient, and accepting of what he brings into my life whether I want it to happen or not. I am an EXTREMELY impatient person, but I have no choice but to trust in God and pursue Him and His love daily if I want to be fulfilled in any way possible. Every day He is proving to me that he is all I need to fill any voids.

I hope everyone has an excellent weekend! I can't believe its already time for the weekend again!

Anderson vs. Spain

I thoroughly dislike Spain and the fact that Bradley is there for EEVVERR. (at least it feels like forever.) Skype is such and blessing and a curse.

School is so far very non-stressful. I haven't started any major projects yet, just little ones. I almost wish I would get bombarded with projects so that I could keep myself busy, and this semester might go by a little bit faster.

My biggest struggle is adjusting to a new dorm, new roommate and 2 of the most important people in my life being somewhat out of reach. I'm thankful that they are safe where they are though.

On a happy note, I love all my friends at school and all the new friends I've made so far this year. Especially my suite mates!

I'm also having a hard time wanting to read my Bible. I've gotten rather bitter that Bradley and Bennett are far away from me and it makes me sad. Not necessarely bitter at God, just a general feeling of "What in the world, now what am I supposed to do?" But thank God for amazing friends, and His wonderful timing of my sister moving home from Charleston. It's easy to see that our age gap is becoming less and less of a barrier. And now she is one of my closest friends.

Life is a beautiful thing whether I want to admit it in my times of frustration or not. Fighting for joy is a daily thing these days, but may God give me the strength to carry on.

"Dont worry, its just razor blades and glass"

My Fall

semester

is looking like:

Spanish.Kinesiology.Graphic Design.Painting.Print Production

The New Room!

A Day In The Life

Moving into school on Saturday, Woop! Saturday night Bradley is playing at a benefit concert for Greg's world tour at Radius Church! (7pm be there, it's also an art show). Sunday morning bright and early Bradley and Bennett are leading worship at a church in Boone. This is them "practicing".