When life gives you lemonade instead of lemons..

Over the past few months, well i guess since school started up i have been the busiest I've ever been. constantly making props, felt board stories and laminating the wooozles out of everything. I don't really take time for myself in the mist of all this. On top of this Ive gotten 2 jobs, one being a French teacher where i need to make curriculum outlines and complete 4 circle times a day;  a wee bit on the stressful side. I found this awesome website that lists 55 ways to unwind, keep focused on whats important and how to keep your sanity amongst the craziness! 

a few of the things throughout this site that Ive taken to practice on my own;

• Meditate/Rest/Stretch for 5-10 Minutes each morning
• Drink Tea
• Keep in touch with friends.

So here it is; take a look and gather your own list of personal endeavours. 

http://www.thefreedomexperiment.com/2011/10/28/55-gentle-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-youre-busy-busy-busy/

Anchor.

Through it all; you remain. 

GOD IS GOOD.

GOD IS GOOD .

SOGOOD. 

Milestones.

I did it. 
I'm now a French teacher for Preschool. 
and to think this is only one of the first stepping stones in my journey.
Here we go life; Bring it. 

...if this is just the first, Im So excited to watch the rest fall into place. 

To Infinity && Beyond!

I cannot help but let me mind and imagination get the best of me. Indulging in pictures of trips I wish I could be on and can't wait to experience for my own. How I dream of walking the mountains of Switzerland, soaring the sky , riding the waves while parasailing and tip toeing across the plains of Bolivia. && who better to spend these travelling memories and adventures with than my one bold&true, love of my life, Mackenzie Fenton. I can't express the feeling I get when I envision the thought of traveling across the globe with you. Panama was the first, Quito will be the second. I am so excited to explore the world and conquer new fears and adventures! ... These are just a few of the future snapshots that WILL be taken at these locations. ..or something that looks like it.

All these photos get my heart beating.

 && of course this is how it will always end. 
Dancing like fools. 

2013 Goal. To do at least one event put on by Vancouver a month.

Tough Mudder
Warrior Dash
Art Museum Pillow Fight
Color Me Rad
Wine Tasting
Beer Festival
Triathlon?
Flash Mob
Abbotsford Airshow
Zombie Walk
Movember Gala
Cheese Festival in Whistler
Vancouver Ugly Sweater Party
Reddit Christmas Present Exchange
Ornament Exchange
Christmas Cookie Exchange
Polar Bear Swim
Raw Canvas
Hike The Chief
Grouse Grind
Snowshoeing
Christmas Shoeboxes
Lululemon Sea Wheeze
Mitsubishi City Chase
Vancouver Amazing Race
Shred for the Cause - Seymour
Vancouver Sun Run
Bike to Work Week
BC Children's Hospital Run
Scotia bank Half Marathon
Underwear Affair
Terry Fox Run
MS 100 Hole Fundraiser
Missions Fest
Granville Island Turkey Trot
Thrill the World
HSBC City of Bhangra Festival
Tourism Vancouver's DineOut
Bard on the Beach
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Celebration of Light
Vancouver Film Festival
Summer Nights Concerts

cityofvancouver.com - check this out for more events going on in Vancouver!

Let me know if you can think of any more!!

Have I not commanded you?

inhale.

Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." 

exhale.

God, I pray you would equip me with the courage and the strength to do your will. I pray that I would not be selfish and fall to needy tendencies. God I pray your presence would fill me, Your Holy Spirit would abound in my life, an aura of strength, bravery and whole heartedness.
Pray against Fear. 
Fear of comfort.
Fear of safety.
Fear of companionship. 
I pray I would be able to lean on you for all I need. I pray I would be drawn to your word and meditate on it daily. 

Praying for Quito this morning.
God spoke Joshua 1:9 to me.

I Wept.

I could barely wrap my heart and mind around how quickly God reassured me that He is my strength. He is my courage. and He is my bravery. 
He is my all in all.

His word struck my heart.
Stopped me in my tracks.
Like a knife through the chest.
Tears began to form and tears began to fall. 
I was beside myself. a deer caught in headlights.
He really hit the nail on the head with this one.

Just like the first time he spoke to me; Ten years ago. 

Here I was again.

Helpless/

&&crying out that he would send me a sign.

Words of wisdom.

Encouragement.

Anything. 

Whisper wisdom in my mind and courage to my heart. 
/Calm my heart.
/Hold my hand through these twisty roads. 
Never let go.

I need you.
I need you now.

Fear has never been so evident in my life.
How helpless I really am.
How I never realized it until now. 

Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." 

oh how I wept. 

woah is my child like soul.

and heavy is my heart.

How true and Holy you are.
How heavy is your heart to see your kingdom come and your will be done.

Oh. How heavy is my heart. 

These words they pierce the darkness' light.
Your word it comes like the dawn to day.
So pure.
So true.
So full of life.

You speak to me. 

you are my heart

you are my courage

you are my strength

you are my armour.

How blind Ive been from your waves of grace.
Wash me with your mercy, find me in your grace.

Leave my heart broken, Buried with Christ. 

Forgot this one!

Another 2013 Resolution, STOP BITTING MY NAILS!!

Two Peas in a Pod.

These boys are quite dear to me. &&will be missed very much.
Until next time muchachozz.