c.p. n.y.

central park basically exceeded my expectations.

i managed to get there on my second to last day because, frankly, i really didn't know what i was in for.

i pictured central park as a cliche, new york go-to-must - but... i get it now.

the changing of leaves, the crisp air, people blowing giant bubbles, coffee-in-hand, curious squirrels... even the tourists (plus much, much more) - all made it quite magical.

and then to find out that our hour and a half walk only took us about a quarter ways of the whole park...

i was completely dumbfounded.

i mean, everyone talked about how big it was and all, but i think what they meant is that it's MASSIVE.

more photos soon to come from the trip.

to trust some more

11 . 02 . 15

not that i am speaking of being in need, 

for i have learned in whatever situation i am to be content.

i know how to be brought low, 

and i know how to abound.

in any and every circumstance, 

i have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, 

abundance and need.

i can do all things through him who strengthens me.

- philippians 4:11-13

struggles of the flesh - vl 1 : easy / teach me

easy / teach me

easy to sit here and wallow in my pain,

easy to let the enemy plant lies into my brain,

easy to unforgive what i already forgave,

even when i know that it's by grace that i've been saved.

oh Lord,

oh Lord, i cry to you,

you see my wicked heart,

but your grace forgave me from the start

oh Lord,

oh Lord, i'm ashamed to even ask,

for you to show me how to love,

when i've refused to look to you above.

teach me,

teach me,

cause it's easy. 

teach me,

teach me,

cause it's easy,

to forget.

i forget.

(to be cont'd...)

photo via: purelikegolddd

4 months... but really, who's counting.

i couldn't think of a clever ice-breaker, so this'll have to do.

instead of giving you a lengthy, boring run-down of my life the past few months,

allow me to give you the more "significant" details... and then we'll call it a day.

let's take this point-form style.

- i no longer work at wings + horns (though i do miss it there, and the people)

- i work at Westside Church (also the church that i've been attending for 7 years) as the

front desk administrator.

- i booked a flight to new york (!!!) for the end of october. i'll be there for 11 days.

it's been a long time coming for that trip. i am very very very excited.

- i have gone back to my roots of being active and healthy. i train twice a week with my

good friend and trainer, ann, and hit up the gym on my own 3 or 4 other days of the week.

fitness has done a 180 for my body in the way i feel and function.

physically, i feel so alive and strong.

that's all. i promised to keep it short.

going to try to get back into the swing of blogging.

forgive me for the lengthy absence and thanks for your patience.

more to come...