Grace and Curls- a twisted kinda beautiful new beginning.

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 ...

Blogging is on the minimal right now because my life is way too hectic at the moment.  However: Play this song right now, then read the rest of the blog :) Strip Me- Natasha Bedingfield It's been a stressful past few weeks for everyone I believe; Schools started back. Stress levels are high. Schedules are getting intense. So I wanted to give everyone a little Wednesday pick me up :) Plus it's 1:22am and I need a break from homework. So here are some happy pictures and a motivational/ inspiring song that I think you all will enjoy to start off your middle of the week morning :) Happy Wednesday world! I hope this makes your day a smidge better or at least start off brightly <3 Precious Bulldog Pup; we can call him/her "Chunk." :) Baby! Flowers in your hands; the world at your fingertips.  Happy Asian Family... Frolicking. Duh.  Love Pups In Hammock <3  Laughing Baby :)  Balloons. Add some fun to your day today, do something for yourself, dream a...

So I will be honest, I am not an American Idol fan anymore, really.  I watched Justin and Kelly, I watched Dianna, I watched Ruben, and then I just got over seeing a lot of the same thing over and over again.  But tonight, I turned on an episode for the first time in years (that is so strange to say), and was awestruck and amazed at the moving story that Chris Medina told.  I was watching this show laughing at the insane individuals that "enter" that competition, and smiling with joy for the ones that have amazing voices and a chance at making it with the big dogs. All of a sudden at the end of the show, this young man walked into the audition room and stole America's hearts and I would guarantee had women, as well as men, from all over the country, tearing up with sadness and heartfelt warmth. Please hear his amazing voice while taking a look at this beautiful and moving story that this man is living with his precious Juliana. If you've watched it once, or five ...

I have a new found love for the Norah Jones Pandora radio station. I love the soothing songs it plays, but I also love the way I can relate to nearly every songs lyrics. This song in particular popped up tonight and I fell in love with it. Not only is it a beautiful song, it's words speak to me so clearly, and so honestly. I don't think I could have written anything more perfect to the way my recent emotions have been hitting me. Credit to touching my heart so sweetly and sadly tonight go to this wonderful singer and songwriter, Julie Moffitt. Please enjoy, and feel it just as I did.  Anyone in a relationship, or fresh out of one, or that has ever experienced hearbreak or heartache with another person, you should relate to this. Julie Moffitt- Stolen I’m tossing in my sleep trying to shut him up With fevered dreams Its only been a week a half hearted fantasy Wondering what he sees in me In our separate space we are idols from a higher place The beautiful ones that everyon...

Well, this weekend has been a difficult one emotionally; but it has certainly been for positive and very much so for the better.. A lot of things have happened over the past few days that have made me really rethink life and the way I'm looking at it so often. I'd like to share. We had some wonderful auditions this weekend at Ole Miss and things did not turn out exactly as I had planned for them to. Many of my incredibly talented friends had great success with this though and I could not be more happy or excited to find out the outcomes for them.  I was upset at first and in my mind wanted answers. But I rethought and wondered what do answers really do for you? What does knowing the reason why you didn't succeed at something make anything better? Why do we question why we didn't get the role we desired or ace that test that we worked so hard for? We don't know, and we want to know, so that we will feel better, about knowing!  It's all a mental thing I think. ...

This songs words touch me so greatly. One can only guess who it reminds me of. </3 Remember, no matter how easy you think it will be, or how ready you are for it, goodbyes are never easy; never . I just have to keep thinking it's not goodbye, only see ya' later.  But goodness; it is so much easier said than done. So that is that. If I die today, I would want you to know&hear this. xo, Jell.