I Get A Kick Out Of You

“I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all, so tell me why should it be true? I get a kick out of you. Some, they may go for cocaine. I'm sure that if I took even one sniff it would bore me terrifically, too. Yet I get a kick out of you.” – Frank Sinatra


Oh Frank I have always longed to feel the feeling described in the above lyrics, yet never have…that is until now. I have been so ridiculously blessed these past couple of weeks that I can’t quite contain myself. So I am giving up and writing about it, I have been in a very dry desert of a season for quite some time and well the storm has finally past. God has swept in and saved the day with a peace that surpasses all, regardless of my own wavering thoughts. I worried over finding a new job, but I gave it away to God. I was DONE with dating after 2 years of being the “single girl” I gave it a shot and got burned so I WAS DONE… but realized that wasn't the attitude I was supposed to have so I gave it to God. I was mad at myself because I wanted to be in the word more, but couldn't find the time. Then I gave it to God. I looked in the mirror and thought to myself who am I? I don’t even know who I am… but then I did what I had been consistently doing I laid it at his feet.


Then I found a resource for finding a new job. Though I have yet to find one I know there are resources available now! Also it just so happens I met this ridiculously hilarious/handsome man who loves God just as much as I do and well he is “best friend material”-step brothers inside joke. Lucky for me he saw how fantastic I am as well and snagged me as his girlfriend! (This man is hands down the one who makes me understand Frank’s quote I began the blog with.) Finally I know who I am and what I want now more than ever, because God has been shaping me into who he has called me to become!


As strange as it sounds with everything going so right it does make me look at the hard storm season past with bitter-sweet reminisce. Storms are there to draw us into Christ and when we get out of them we have to actively push towards him rather than being straight drawn into him. I am so blessed to be out of the storm and can finally see why I had to be sucked into the twister to be refined in the funnel and frenzy…To learn the art of daily depending on Christ to remain. Just remain.


I will one day look back on this post in a rainy season again sometime and find comfort and peace in the words I have spoken.

Lessons in a Recreated Studio Apartment

My apartment reminded me of chic vintage and travel...I had to condense all of my souvenirs into a room; it has been a challenge but I feel I did alright with what I am working with...

This evening has been quite the miracle, please let me elaborate. I live with my parents trying to keep debt to a minimum being a full-time student. For those who don't know, well moving back home can be tough as an adult! On top of this task I also live with a brother who isn't exactly the most considerate when it comes to the phrase "peace and quiet." By considerate I mean the only time there is complete silence in the home is whenever he is either gone or sleeping. However tonight is a true God-send, my brother is gone and both parents are asleep, did I mention it is only 10:00 pm!? So I took the liberty of pouring up a glass of wine, lighting a few candles, dimming the lights, and turning on some soft tunes of Jamie Cullum. Typing that out it totally sounds like I am trying to seduce someone, but I assure you I am not this is just my 100% favorite kind of living. Simple, peaceful, and a tad bit romantic without any real romance truly being present. Beautiful when one can actually stop the rat-race called life and appreciate the quiet spirit God has placed in each individual living under his grace. My challenge for you this week is to take a moment and appreciate life, even if it means recreating an entire atmosphere only to relax in. I promise you won't be disappointed, do yourself a favor and learn that there is so much more than the rat-race friends.