Grace and Curls- a twisted kinda beautiful new beginning.

SOOO wow!  It's been forever since I have written one of these which is very sad to me as I realize now I have just not taken the time to sit down and put my thoughts out for the world to see! However, I am changing that right now! :) I have been thinking a lot about the next post I would write since it has been so long, and have been wanting to do one about inspiration for a longggg time now. After witnessing what I did tonight, I realized now was the perfect time to write one.  I am currently in Portland, Oregon on a forensics tournament, but have had a couple of special opportunities to explore this amazing city and all it has to offer.  The first thing I realized being here is that Portland is SO different than the south. People here are the most unique individuals I have ever seen in my life. To get some imagery going, picture Little 5 Points (in Atlanta) but over the span of an entire city. That my friends is Portland, Oregon. It.is.incredible. There are mom ...

Recently, I have been going through some really difficult transitions in my life with emotions, relationships, and other personal matters. I've been wanting to post one of these bad boys about all that's been going on but have been trying to think of exactly what I would want my message or revelation to be to everyone "if I were to die today." Would it be on sadness and how to deal with abrupt changes or difficulties in life?  Would it be on dealing with relationships, be it friends, family, or significant others? Would it be on feeling like you are losing your mind sometimes in life and literally feeling crazy? I could probably write on all of these topics right about now, but idk how beneficial they would be to those that read these besides being an outpour of my feelings, and that's not what I want this blog to be about.  Final topic decision?  How to begin again or start over in life. For those of you close to me, you are aware of all that I've been go...

Just some words and lyrics telling my thoughts and emotions on my mind for this day and week and weeks to come. </3 Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield- Easy The truth is   That I miss lyin' in those arms of his   But I don't ever let it show   I laugh and I act like   I'm having the time of my life   as far as he knows   It's easy goin' out on a Friday night Easy, everytime I see him out I can smile, live it up Like a single girl does But, what he, what he don't know is how hard it is to make it look so Easy  ___________________ You Could Be Happy- Snow Patrol You could be happy, I hope you are You made me happier than I'd been by far Somehow everything I own smells of you And for the tiniest moment it's all not true Do the things that you always wanted to Without me there to hold you back, don't think, just do More than anything I want to see you, go. Take a glorious bite out of the whole world. So that is that. If I...

I'm writing this blog in honor of the fact that my blog is called "If I Die Today, I Think You Should Know:" and since the world was supposed to end today,  and since it's not midnight yet and technically still could.  :) So I just decided that because of all of the above facts, that it would be a great time to write down a few things that I would want people to know "if I died today." As most of you know I am living in Hershey, PA for the summer working as a stage technician at Hersheypark! So far, this job has been more than amazing and ideal. I have wonderful roommates, work with amazing people, and have seen some of the most beautiful countryside that I have ever seen in my life. It's so crazy because everything is just greener around here.. literally. There are cottages with vines all along the outsides, flowers everywhere, horses all over the place, and incredibly lush green grass everywhere! The performers that are in the show I work on, and in ...

As everyone knows,  whether we are in the last week or two of finals, or just in a plain hectic or crazy time in life,  we all get caught up too easily in what needs to be done,  when we need to do it, what the consequences are if we don't get it done, how we will feel like we failed,  and so on and so on. Just take this moment right now,  take a deep breath in...... let it out..... no, really, do this now if you aren't. and just say outloud "I will make it through this. I can do this." One more deep breath in, and one more out. Repeat that phrase. "I will make it through this. I can do this." Now take the next 2 minutes and 38 seconds away from Facebook,  close your eyes, and listen to this song, and listen to the words. I swear I'm not crazy, you will feel better after this, and if you don't, then you didn't take this brief time to relax! :) Just wanted to let everyone know that we can't live life chaotic all the time. I am guilty of...

Wow, where do I begin! It has been way too long since I have written one of these and I am very disappointed in myself. As usual, I've had many changes in my life and realizations and wanted to allow you into my mind for a little while :) I have traveled a lot recently! In the past month I've been to LSU for a forensics tournament, Atlanta for the South Eastern Theatre Conference(which brought me much success!), FSU for the American College Dance Festival where I performed in pieces from a recent dance show at Ole Miss and took some amazing classes, and then had one of the best 10 hour car rides of my life with three of the most amazing guys in the world. We shared things about each other and I got to know those 3 individuals more in that car ride than I've ever known about them in the past two years of our friendships. It was beautiful. Second of all, I did not get to go on the missions trip over spring break. I was pretty bummed but due to financial issues as well as t...

Wow, I feel like it's been way too long since I have written one of these things. And tonight, I have so much on my heart. This past weekend was a busy, but wonderful one. We opened and closed The Uganda Project! Some loved, some disliked. But I fully enjoyed myself through this entire experience and was honored to have been a part of it, no matter what others may say. It was a huge learning experience for me and taught me more than I could have imagined. I also got to see Mom, Dad, Ray, and Jay! :) Family and love makes my world go round. Being so far away from home and your family and friends is so difficult sometimes. I really miss the way I feel when I'm back in Georgia because it's just a totally different mood and emotional state I am in there. I reassure myself about being so far away in the fact that school is school, not necessarily social time. I've got my rocks of life back home that could never, ever be replaced by anyone. Those people make my life wonde...

When thinking of Valentine's Day, one usually thinks couples. boyfriends. girlfriends. kissing. candy. teddy bears. cards. balloons. hearts. red && pink. But when you get real with it all, isn't Valentine's Day ultimately about showing, sharing, and sending love to someone?  I mean does it really have to be a significant other? Can't it just be your best friend in the whole world that you know you couldn't live a day without speaking to? Or what about a mom or dad, or even a relative you haven't spoken to in a long time? So on this day, or even if it is tomorrow, or later on in the week; Do something loving for someone. Do something loving everyday, for the rest of the week, while thinking about  the true meaning of love. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in ...