So instead of studying...

So instead of studying, I decided to blog.

It has been awhile since I made a mosaic on Flickr.com.  I decided to make one instead of studying for my Chemistry test.  I will explain each picture from left to right.

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   I am a Christian. I believe that Jesus died so that I could spend the rest of my life with Him. Every day presents new challenges, but I am able to get through them with the love of my Father.
   
   
   
2. 
   
   My future pet will be a pig. Not like a potbelly big that gets to be 100 pounds, but one that is miniature.  I think pigs are so cute!
   
3. Lately, for some reason, I have become interested in hot-air balloons.  I can't remember riding in one, but I have a feeling that I have been in one before.
   
4. This is a picture of my home away from home.  The "Lodge" (as it is known by its residence).  Its an old motel for those who aren't familiar with it.  It has its ups and downs living in it, but what residence hall doesn't??
   
5. I love love love to read! I haven't been able to read much lately.  During the school year it is hard to read with already having to read a bunch for my classes.  The summer is the best time for reading.  I would also love to have a library in my "dream" house.  Not a huge one, but one with wall to wall shelves and cozy chairs to sit in.
   
6. I have a new hobby.  Quilting.  In an early post, there is a picture of my first and only quilt.  I will be starting a new one over the holidays for my one of my favorite cousins. Aka Candace!
   
7. I love Disney everything. I haven't been to Disney World since 2007.  I am sure not much has changed, but the experience is just wonderful and I would love to go back sooner than later.  I also like the movies. Aladdin and Lion King are my two favorites.
   
8. Makeup.  I have wayyy to much of it, but yet I still continue to buy it when I go to the store.  Not only do I like it, but I also like putting it on. Glamming it up!  During the week I don't really wear that much, but on the weekends, I like to put on a little extra eye-shadow.  I also like doing other people's makeup :)
   
9. Christmas is just around the corner! Christmas is my favorite holiday.  I just love the feeling of being with family and friends.  Not only for those moments, but for the reason, the birth of Jesus, our Savior.
   
10. So, I kind of like to clean.  I mean, I am kind of disorganized at times, but I don't like things being dirty.  If I can see the dirt, I got to get rid of it.  I clean my dorm room once a week (vacuum, trash, sweep, clean bathroom, etc)
    
11. Cupcakes are wonderful.  I really like Harris Teeter and Food Lion cupcakes.  I know I should be a fun of the homemade kind, but I just like the "fake"/"non-homemade" kind.  Don't get me wrong, I will eat any cupcake if it tastes good. I have a small sweet-tooth!
    
12. And last, but not least, I like naps and bedtimes.  If I had enough time each day, I would take a nap.  I am sure when I was little I wouldn't take naps (Sorry Mom and Dad!!), but I love them now.
    

Well, that's just a little about me.  Pretty basic.  Now it's time to get back to studying...For now ;)

Update Since Last Post

These have been a busy past few weeks.  From Halloween to my birthday to my Clemson trip.  Here are just a few pictures to capture the moments.

This was my halloween costume for Halloween night. It was in the low seventies that night (Thank goodness!) so I didn't need to wear leggings underneath to keep warm.  I did, however have a pair of shorts underneath, because the outfit was just a "little" too short.

My Halloween costume from the Wednesday before Halloween.  A friend threw an early Halloween party at his house.  It was a lot of fun! This was my favorite costume out of the two.

Flowers I received from my amazing parents a few days before my birthday.  This picture does not do it justice for how beautiful they really were.

Kelley Daley put this outside my door on my birthday!

Adam and I went to Blossom for my birthday dinner.  It is located on East Bay Street.  I had salmon with pureed sweet potatoes and some greens to go along with it. It was delicious!

For my birthday weekend, Adam, Grayson, and I went to Clemson. I had such a great time! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to sit with my boyfriend, Benjamin because he is in the band, but the game was still enjoyable.

This is Benjamin. I kind of like him. :)

The week after my birthday was an overwhelming and painful for one.  My "Gammy" passed away on Thursday, November 12 in the early morning.  It is always sad losing someone that you have grown up to have and know so well.  I have been able to create some amazing memories with her in them. I am so thankful for all the times spent with her.  My dad asked me to read her eulogy at Gammy's funeral.  He and my aunts and uncles had put it together and I just had to read it.  It was an emotional challenge but I was able to get through it with the Lord's help.  Challenges are waiting around every corner, but God is there to guide me through them.  The pain of losing someone will be here for a while, but I know it will get better.  I am thankful for all my amazing friends and family who have been so supportive through this time. I love you all.

Have faith and just keep smiling...It's what Gammy would have wanted. :)