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2 January 2013

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New Year’s resolutions are always on my mind at the beginning of the year. And given, we all begin with good intentions, which don’t really guarantee that resolutions are kept/goals are met.

But that’s the beauty of a new year – you get the chance to start over and begin with a clean slate all over again. And that’s what I love so much about starting each new year.

This year, my resolutions include:

  • Run every week
  • Spend less time on social media
  • Spend more time on things I enjoy, like reading, family time, and Project Life
    (and if that means less time blogging, that’s okay too!)
  • Spend at least five minutes in the Word every day
  • Keep up with Project Life
  • Actually print photos

I’m keeping these twenty thirteen resolutions + goals short and simple. And God willing, I’ll be able to look back on this year and be thankful that I actually finished what I started.

But we’ll wait and see for how that plays out.

Anyhow, I hope your year has been off to a fabulous start so far.
2013, you’re going to be good.

xx.

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14

New year, new beginnings

1 January 2013

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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Here’s to an amazing year with experiencing more of God’s goodness!

I’m excited for what this new year will bring.
xo.

2012: in retrospect

31 December 2012

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So here we are, standing again at the end of yet another year, and at the start of a brand new one. It seems like I always come to the end of each year and wonder where time went, and how insanely quickly it flew by.

But what can I say? Twenty twelve pretty much blew me away.

This year, I…

  • traveled around Asia
  • visited Malacca, Tioman, Bangkok/Pua, Manila
  • went diving for the first time and got my license
  • turned twenty-one!
  • made new friends all over the world <3
  • attempted to do Project Life and Project 52 and failed miserably (and that’s okay!)
  • started university
  • completed (most of) the 20 list
  • celebrated this blog turning one!
  • tried balut and silkworms (for the experience)
  • took my cello exam and passed with distinction (majorly thankful!)
  • learned to trust God, His perfect plans and time, and His sovereignty
  • got straight bangs
  • baked a cupcake tower for a wedding
  • bought a spankin’ new laptop
  • learned how to drive
  • learned how to sew
  • led a Bible study group
  • started running, and ran 5K, 9K, and 10Ks
  • watched the Olympics
  • jumped onto the Instagram bandwagon
  • gained new perspectives on life
  • learned + re-learned lessons
  • was reminded of how blessed I am + how good God is to me
  • felt truly free
  • saw God answer prayer in ways I never imagined
  • went on a Journey of a lifetime that pretty much changed my life

2012 was pretty amazing, if you ask me; I daresay, this might’ve been the best year yet. God is so good.

Each new year always seems to bring with it a new level of questions and uncertainties. And while only God knows what’s in store for 2013, judging by what He did this year, I can already tell next year will be pretty swell. I’m completely excited for what He will do this coming year!

Wishing you a very merry + blessed 2013 to you and yours.
xo.

the 21 list / eat fruits everyday for a month.

28 December 2012

I am certainly not averse to fruits. I actually really love them. But I just don’t find myself eating them as much/often as I should. Thus, this thought came up for the 21 list.

And as the 21 list dictates, I ate fruits every day for a month from October 10th to November 9th. As the way things usually go with things like these, the first few days started out pretty strong. But I had to consciously remind myself to get my daily intake of fruits in the days following.

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So this one’s off the list! And it was a pretty fun one. Fruits are such a healthy snack and my body definitely benefited from all the vitamins + nutrients. I’m going to try keeping this up, for sure.

I hope your Christmas was amazingggg; enjoy whatever is left of 2012 while it lasts!

Cards and such

27 December 2012

These pictures are long overdue. But as promised, here they are!

While it’s been pretty quiet on the scrap front, I’ve pulled out my supplies for the occasional card for some lovely people every now and then.

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So there you have it – handmade cards from this year. I’m looking forward to making more fun things in this coming new year! Should be good (:

P.S. That lovely {amelia}writeshere font is Ali Edwards’ script writing from here! I love it!

Right now: Christmas Eve

24 December 2012

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Soaking in every single minute of the festivities.

Finishing up Christmas wrapping and cards.

Baking Christmas cupcakes.

Enjoying all the things I love about Christmas – lights, decorations, food, family time…

Listening to Christmas music.

Spending time with people I love.

Thankful for family and traditions.

Remembering that Jesus is the reason for the season.

Choosing to collect moments, not things this Christmas.

Anticipating Christmas tomorrow!

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Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.
– Wayne Dyer

Merry Christmas (eve)!
xo.

21 recipes / first six.

20 December 2012

I’m so behind on blogging all the fun stuff I’ve been doing lately. But hopefully, I’ll get to it soon enough.

First up, here’s SIX new recipes for the 21 list. Last year, I tried 20 new recipes and loved it. So this year, I made 21 recipes a part of the 21 list again.

A couple months back, I made these sloppy joes – so easy and a total hit.

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These sandwiches make a pretty good lunch, for sure.

honey lime chicken sandwiches

Nutella, for the win. Always.

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Nothing like these muffins to get you into fall mood – yummmyyyy.

apple cinnamon muffins

The creaminess of chocolate and peanut butter with a sprinkling of sea salt are pretty much the perfect combination in this cookie.

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I was so worried that this cheesecake would just be a flop. But it turned out to be amazing in the end – so good.

caramel apple cheesecake

6 down, 15 to go.

P.S. Forgive the weird white borders around the photos; not sure what happened there!

The view outside the window

18 December 2012

Plane views are one of my favorite parts about flying – those blue skies and puffy white clouds somehow make for very pretty pictures. And since I’ve had the privilege of flying about these last couple of weeks, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite plane views just for fun.

While some of these look pretty similar, none of them look exactly the same.
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It still blows me away seeing how pretty the clouds are. God is so amazing.

Enjoy!

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Life is a journey.

16 December 2012

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Two weeks ago, I left on a plane that took me on a Journey. And when I returned this week, I came home a different person.

Leaving for Manila, I wasn’t particularly excited because I was just tired from all the traveling I’d done the two weeks before and all I really wanted to do was rest. But God had other plans for me and sent me there anyway.

Our time in Manila was pretty amazing. And I wouldn’t trade the friendships formed, the memories made, and the lessons learned for anything. God taught me so much and it was utterly refreshing getting to spend so much time with Him. I loved getting to see old friends, meet new ones, eat a ton, spend lots of alone time with Jesus, go running + swimming + play volleyball, have girl talks and stay up late (some nights), sing songs, have bonfire night (complete with s’mores – yum!), do crazy things…

God knew exactly what I needed and taught me so much. And He reminded me of what’s really important in life.

I miss my new friends more than I ever thought I would.
God is so good and I couldn’t be more thankful.

I hope your weekend’s been amazing.

Counting down to Christmas

14 December 2012

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Four classes, thirteen weeks, and numerous assignments later, the last of the assignments are in and Christmas break is here! I’ve looked forward to this break for weeks so I’m beyond excited that it’s finally here.

Now I can properly enjoy Christmas and all the wonderful things that come with it (:

Oh, I really do love Christmas.
Only eleven more days!

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