A Hello And A Goodbye

Hello hello, how do you do? This just might be the last post on this little blog of mine. I've enjoyed writing and posting my photography on here so much. It almost feels like a small home to me, worn in just the right places. To be writing the last post is a little bittersweet, but I know I'm doing the right thing. Don't worry though, my writing isn't over. Actually, it is just starting. Since my life is changing and taking a new form I thought it would be good to have a fresh, clean slate to write on. I have started a new blog over on Wordpress called Rooftop Secrets. I'm really excited about this blog and can't wait to break it in. 

Before I leave, I would just like to thank you all so much for sticking around here and reading my writing. All your comments have meant the world to me. Your support has been wonderful. I hope you will join me over at my new blog. I'm excited to see where the future takes it.

www.selectedampersand.blogspot.com

~Messy~

A Small List #2

Filed Under: A Small List, Thoughts, Writing 

Making: Pretty Things

Baking: A strawberry tart 

Drinking: Passion tea lemonade and black tea 

Reading: Psalms  

Wanting: A little white house with blue shutters and a view of the ocean

Learning: To put my trust and hope in God

Playing: Ukulele strings 

Waisting: Paper towel  (sorry, I just  have to be honest) 

Sowing: Seeds to grow into living things

Wishing: That I could carry the sea with me wherever I go

Enjoying: The warm weather that finally came and swept me off my feet

Waiting: For the day where I get to take my first senior photos for someone 

Liking: Iced tea

Hoping:  That the rest of this year will be filled with open doors 

Loving: Flowers, oh so many flowers

Marveling: Over how God is real and that He is right next to me

Needing: Chocolate. Because a girl always needs chocolate. And this one already ate everything she got from Easter. 

Smelling: A relaxing blend of essential oils

Wearing: Gray and brown tank-top with a light brown knit shirt,  leggings, and sandals

Following: Still way to many people on Instagram 

Noticing: All the trees that are budding around me

Knowing: That God loves me more than any human ever could and I can find my identity in Him

Thinking: Way to late into the night

Bookmarking: {lux et amor} 

Looking: Through my camera lens

Giggling: With (not at!)  my friend because he is really funny

Feeling: Relaxed and at peace

Crazy Little Adventure Called Life

Filed Under: Photography, Thoughts, Writing 

There are so many beautiful little moments in life.  Even when everything is messy, crazy and hectic. 

I’m finding out that life will never be perfect and it will never go smoothly like you hope. There will aways be something that you wish you could change.  It will never be picture perfect like you see in magazines or on the internet.  

Never. 

I’m learning though, that being able to still find the joy in life.   Being able to give thanks in the midst of the storm, will fulfill your heart more than any other perfect kind of life would. 

 Too long I have wasted my days wishing my life could be different. Pouring over images I see of other peoples lives.  Lives that look perfect and pleasing.  I’m finding out though, that this is just a deception and a waist of time.  

What’s life with out a little messiness?  What’s life with out a rain shower?  Finding the joy, the love, and the beautiful small things in a crazy messy life is such a wonderful little adventure. 

~Messy~

Ever Even Dreamed Of

Filed Under: Thoughts, Writing 

I believe with all my heart that if we ask God to open our eyes, He’ll let us see different aspects of Him in the creation around us. We’ll see the peace and quaintness of Him in the empty, foggy corn field we drive through on the interstate. We’ll see His mightiness and largeness on top of a rocky mountain cliff. We’ll see His depth and and wideness in the deep ocean blue. And we’ll see His majestic and awestruck-wonderness in the starry sky that hangs right above us every night.

If we just ask to see, we’ll get to know our God on a intimate level we have never even dreamed of.

The Ocean Is Where My Heart Stirs

Filed Under: Poems, Writing, Photography  

The ocean is where my heart stirs.

It takes my soul to its deepest depths,

and keeps it there

to let it rest. 

-Messy-

She Breaths In Dirt And Exhales FLowers {Quote}

"She breathes in dirt and exhales flowers" - Isa Ampersand

I love this quote for numerous reasons. One reason is because it's small and tiny, but it implies so much. You could write it on a tiny slip of paper, roll it up and keep it in a locket, and have it by your heart.

So yes, I just really liked this quote. I thought that if I shared it with you, you may like it too. I hope it inspires you as it did me. 

xoxo, Messy

We've Got Our Own Sense Of Time {Photography}

We've got our own sense of time:

Walks midday 

Blurry eyes

Wind rushing through my curly hair

Running wild down the street

Sutter clicks

Icy sidewalks

Puddle jumping

Drenched shoes

Refections 

Sun shinning through the branches

Slow speed limits 

Cooked carrots 

Cupcakes 

Empty shoes

Bare feet

Wet doggie noses

Open doors

My Sunday...

Imperfections and All

Via Pinterest

I love to write.

 It's a passion of mine. My words are messy and most of the time aren't perfect. I use the delete button a lot or use a lot of xxx's on my typewriter. But that's ok, because nothing's perfect. My words can be broken and misfitted but that's not going to stop me from spilling them out. I've put up a lot of barriers in the past because I've compared myself to other writers. Thinking there words are better then mine or what I have to say is small and doesn't matter. I've learned recently though, that everyone holds their own story and their own words. Everyone is different and everyone has imperfections. Everyone has a voice that is meant to be heard. So down with these barriers I've build. I'm going to stop telling the stories that make my life look better then it actually is. I'm going to stop holding back my bursting, imperfect heart. And I'm going to start writing more, with my imperfections and all. Because really, there's no need to hide. Jesus loves me exactly the way I am. And He's going to help me fly.