All the Little Things.

I notice all the little things. It may even be safe to say I search for them. I'm thankful for those things today. Those things that most people tend to miss. Those things that peolpe don't think are worth acknowledging. Those things made my day today. I'm thankful for:
-long, tiring trips to Wal-mart with the roommates that ends in loose Cherubs
-a class being cancelled on its second day
-cheaper textbooks
-a family that begs me to come home every weekend
-seeing old friends in classes and getting to know you have all semester to catch up
-a song that comes on the radio that makes you want to pull the car over and dance, but you only get the space of the driver's seat
-screaming ROLL TIDE in the snow, in Alabama, when they won the National Championship
-really really good photography
-my group of ACU girls that tell the greatest stories
-days that I am so vulnerable and weak, the only thing that can help is time drowning myself in the word of the Lord
-the smallest things that remind me of Kanakuk and the million ways it changed my life
-moments when Drew isn't afraid to challenge me and see my scared, exposed, imperfect self, yet still love me like no one can
-praying my heart out for those girls I'll teach at the upcoming Disciple Now and not even having met them yet
-working out with Drew's mom, cooking with Drew's mom, watching movies with Drew's mom, just hanging out with Drew's mom basically
-playing Words with Friends and getting to use that Triple Word
-how entertaining Drew and his dad are together
-my UGG Boots and my new favorite crimson Alabama hat.

I love the love of the Lord. His perfect, graceful, unconditional love. That motivates us. That cleanses us. That heals us. That guides us. That forgives us. That embraces us. That connects us. That chooses us.

Look at how she shines.

New Year's Eve is coming soon. I love that night. It's romantic. It's exciting. It's magical. I'm a fan of dressing up, counting down, and celebrating. I want to wear a shimmery dress and dance with Drew all night long. So I hope you can pull out your favorite sparkly item and rock it all night long.

Drew's flying in tomorrow morning. It's going to be romantic. It's going to be exciting. It's going to be magical. I can hardly wait.

A White Christmas.

You heard me right. A white Chritmas in Texas. Our Lord is amazing. It's Christmas Eve, I'm at work, and it's okay, becuase there's snow outside. That makes even the simplist things magical. Hot chocoalte is sweeter, glittens are warmer, and hats are a necessity. Definitely my kind of weather.

Although, this is another idea of a magically white Christmas to me. In a different sense, but still just as cozy.

Let's Go Out.

As I sit at my desk at work, stamping deposits and counting cash, I can't help but browse the web. I even get lost a few times. But I just had to share the treasures I found today.

Doesn't that make you want to get all dolled up and hit the town with your handsome man on your arm? Cause it sure makes me want to. Since I do have the most handsome man of them all.

Cold Hands and The End.

Spills:
Cold Hands- For some reason unknown to me, my hands are always cold in the wintertime. When my hands are always frozen, it's just simply hard to function. I guess I could wear gloves everywhere I go but that makes it even harder to grab things, stamp things, and type things, all of which help to bring in my paycheck. So that'd be a no on the gloves every minute of every day, although I do wear them whenever I can. And I mean the glittens are nice around the house, but let's face it, those aren't professional no matter what kind you get.

My Broken Chair- My chair broke at work yesterday, like the thing we rest our feet on. It was loud. It was embarassing. It was not my fault. Everyone looked at me like "Really Macy? That was loud and we're trying to shop online and read the news." So I just kept my eyes forward and continued admiring some great photography. But I will say, the blood did began to rush to my feet rather quickly, so yes, I did switch my chair with Sam's after she left.

Country Music Radio- Do you think they realize they play the exact same songs every hour? If I hear the words "Baby what are we becoming.." start a song again, there's really no telling what I'll do.


Toasts:
The End of the Semester- It's a thrilling feeling to be finished. And to know I'm improving. I don't even know what to do with myself when I'm home or just sitting at work. I feel like I need to be writing a paper or studying, but yes, it does feel good to just sit and not have to figure out any finance problems that really hurt my brain.

My Sweet Roommates- It's been fun to just hang out with them and study together or catch a good show. The house will sure be quiet without them over Christmas break. No tap taping from Hope's Makeup, or Shae's alarm going off, or Meredith trying to sing whatever song she last heard. I just love those girls.

Picture Texts from my Boy- He's sweet. Just so sweet. I miss him more everyday. Honestly. The picture texts remind me how adorbale he is and how stinkin lucky I am. So very very lucky.

Just a Little Piece.

Drew left his shoes. And I've left them there. I told him I'd mail them, and it's on my -to-do list. But I like having them in my room. I'm hoping he'll make an emergency trip to Texas becuase it's "National Wear Your Rainbows Day" and he won't have his. I'm hoping that since they're sitting there, it means he went out in his Asics and he'll be back from a run later. But of course none of those things are the case. So instead, they just sit there and stare at me. It's not like it's a sweatshirt that smells like him, or a T-shirt I can sleep in at night. It's just his shoes, which are about three sizes too big. But they still make me smile everytime I come into my room and almost trip on them. Or when I'm picking up all the other shoes thrown around my room, and I decide to leave those there. It helps the whole missing him like crazy thing, but only a teensy tiny bit.

My Constant Prayer.

"My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word.

When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes.

Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.

My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.

Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me your law.

I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me.

I cling to your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.

I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart.

Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.

Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.

Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.

Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain.

Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.

Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.

Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.

Behold, I long for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life."

Psalms 119:25-40

If I could wear that on a poster board tied with shoe string around my neck, I would. Those words motivate, calm, and heal me. Oh, how I love the word of the Lord.