ameature.

thought provoking? i think so.

I told you that I'm reading two different books. The following thoughts are from the book "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Don Miller.

"The ambitions we have will become the stories we live. If you want to know what a person's story is about, just ask them what they want. If we don't want anything, we are living boring stories, and if we want a Roomba vacuum cleaner, we are living stupid stories. If it won't work in a story, it won't work in life. "

"It's true that while ambition creates fear, it also creates the story. But it's a good trade, because as soon as you point toward the horizon, life no longer feels meaningless. And suddenly there is risk in your story and a question about whether you'll make it. "

"Humans are designed to seek comfort and order, and so if they have comfort and order, they tend to plant themselves, even if their comfort isn't all that comfortable. And even if they secretly want for something better. "

To feel most beautifully alive means to be reading something beautiful.

I'm reading two different books right now.

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. I've been waiting years for this one.

"...to know there is a better story for your life and to choose something other is like choosing to die."

Unchristian.

Christians are supposed to represent Christ to the world. But according to the latest report card, something has gone terribly wrong. Using descriptions like “hypocritical,” “insensitive,” and “judgmental,” young Americans share an impression of Christians that’s nothing short of . . unChristian.

I'm excited about both. To learn from both. To enjoy both.

In other news:

- I got a Nikon D40.

- My dad comes soon.

- Vball. 3 weeks.

hello blog world...

It's been awhile.

I could talk about how busy my life has been in the last month.
I could talk about the new furniture I was so graciously given. My living room feels so homey.
I could talk about how much i do love coaching volleyball. We're 5-3 so far.
I could go on and on about my new students...and how I'm reminded why I do love teaching. (even though I wish I could sleep in until 8am every day.)
I could remind you about my puppy and how ridiculously cute she is.
I could talk about how excited I am for the Revo getting back to normal. Oh, and how excited I am about TLR.
I could try and explain how life can be so damn difficult sometimes. But you already know.
I could start talking about how I feel like I'm getting old. All I want to do is be at home :)
I could tell you that I've been thinking about buying a home. And that makes me feel even older.
I could talk about how pumped I am for fall. Can't wait for football, leaves changing, apple cider, and sweatshirts. :)
I could talk about the michael jackson and mariah carey cd's I've recently added to my ipod.
I could tell you that I fantasize about the Revo doing a church plant somewhere cool. I'd go.
I could talk about how on most days right now, I leave at 7am and get home after 9pm.
I could talk about how excited I am to read A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Don Miller.

It would take too long to talk about life right now.

I promise to post again soon.

bold.

arizona summers.

Another great time in Arizona. Here are some pictures from the adventures out West!


Of course we had mexican food....a couple times :)


the beautiful sunset outside my dad's house.


tubing down the salt river! soooo much fun!


my adorable niece.

more of madi girl.

she loooves to sleep :)


cute.


ridiculous.


seriously? she stayed like that for a long time.