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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Hunters One!!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
There is a Reason
“There comes a point in life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won’t anymore, and who always will. Don’t worry about people from your past – there’s a reason they never made it to your future…”
"Is there such a thing as people who never meant to be in your life? Perhaps there is some truth to the above statement.
I will just like to say off the bat, that I’m so glad to have the people in my life right now, those who have allowed me to be in their lives and those who I’ve allowed to be in mine.
I think that when it comes to people, we need to understand two things – one, what’s the purpose of them being in our lives and two, at what stage or duration are they supposed to be there. You’ve heard it said before, “There’s friends for a reason, friends for a season and friends for life!”
“Who matters…who never did…who won’t anymore…who always will”
WHO MATTERS:
It’s all about my commitment to others, such as my family, my friends, my boyfriend, and people who’ll read LOVE OUT LOUD, they matter to me because I’m committed to them. I’m choosing to give myself to them on my own free will, despite their commitment to me. The one person I feel this towards is my younger sister! That girl can do anything and I’d still love her as if she did nothing bad! I don’t remember the last time I ever was in unforgiveness towards her (if I ever was), I was mad at her but she matters to me so much that it just goes away the next day! :)
WHO NEVER DID:
Very few times in my life did I ever feel this way. These are the people that God has placed in my life, gave them an opportunity to impact my life or contribute by adding value to it, and never really chose to do anything. I never really sensed it much, because I tend to see the purpose in all my connections but there have been people who’ve haven’t done anything, and it’s not because they weren’t meant to be in my life, but they simply chose not to participate in my life (or haven’t allowed me to participate in theirs).
WHO WON’T ANYMORE:
I met tons of these people! The “Who Won’t Anymore’s” are not bad people, but they are those who at one point or another mattered greatly, I either was committed to them, or they had a covenant (promise) with me and chose to “not” to, “anymore”. So, the “Who Won’t Anymore’s” again aren’t bad people but have not made the choice to be “Who Always Will” kinda people. It’s one’s own choice and these people are seasonal. I think this is the largest group of people we’ll ever experience in our lives.
WHO ALWAYS WILL:
People who I am in covenant with or who have declared a commitment to me. They are those who have chosen to contribute significantly to my destiny, like my leaders, my very best friends. Those who stuck with me through thick and thin and still believed that they are called to help me in my destiny as I in theirs are the ones who have paid the price to commit to their relationship with me. When I make a covenant with someone, I assume that they will keep it and not break it – therefore I will tend to give myself freely to people like this. It’s great when they actually keep their word and never become the “Who Won’t Anymore’s”.
I probably was each one of these types of people, but I desire greatly to be a “Who Matters” person and a “Who Always Will” person. I want to reduce being a “Who Won’t Anymore” person to people, but in reality, we’ll only truly come across a select few who will always matter, like our spouses, our family, and perhaps even a few good friends that you can only count on the palm of your hand.
And finally…“Don’t worry about people from your past – there’s a reason they never made it to your future…”
I know that when we worry about people in our past, we really don’t realize who we have in the here and now, and more importantly, who we will have in the future.
Now, people who haven’t made it to our future because of choice or situations or circumstances. We’ll never have all the answers as to why this happens – BUT it goes without saying that God has a great plan for all of us! And I truly believe there is a reason why some just don’t make it. Will we know? Probably not until we get to heaven, but all I know is that everybody that makes it in your future are meant to be there.
I believe it takes commitment, dedication, perseverance and character to be in anyone’s future! It’s a strong price to pay to stick with someone for possibly the rest of your life and people will only make that kind of commitment if they have a reason to. For a person to make it to your FUTURE would have to see the value you have in theirs, and therefore everyone in your future has paid some price to stay there! It makes them worthy of being a part of your life journey! It’s a given that there are reasons why people aren’t in your life, but I believe that people who choose to be in yours and you allow them to be, is such a beautiful thing! It’s rare, but if you can have people in your life who are willing to make that sacrifice, commitment and devotion – it’s so wonderful! And I believe it’s starts with being that type of person to others."
This is something I found....I tweaked it a little, but it fits so perfect for the way I feel about people im my life.
"Is there such a thing as people who never meant to be in your life? Perhaps there is some truth to the above statement.
I will just like to say off the bat, that I’m so glad to have the people in my life right now, those who have allowed me to be in their lives and those who I’ve allowed to be in mine.
I think that when it comes to people, we need to understand two things – one, what’s the purpose of them being in our lives and two, at what stage or duration are they supposed to be there. You’ve heard it said before, “There’s friends for a reason, friends for a season and friends for life!”
“Who matters…who never did…who won’t anymore…who always will”
WHO MATTERS:
It’s all about my commitment to others, such as my family, my friends, my boyfriend, and people who’ll read LOVE OUT LOUD, they matter to me because I’m committed to them. I’m choosing to give myself to them on my own free will, despite their commitment to me. The one person I feel this towards is my younger sister! That girl can do anything and I’d still love her as if she did nothing bad! I don’t remember the last time I ever was in unforgiveness towards her (if I ever was), I was mad at her but she matters to me so much that it just goes away the next day! :)
WHO NEVER DID:
Very few times in my life did I ever feel this way. These are the people that God has placed in my life, gave them an opportunity to impact my life or contribute by adding value to it, and never really chose to do anything. I never really sensed it much, because I tend to see the purpose in all my connections but there have been people who’ve haven’t done anything, and it’s not because they weren’t meant to be in my life, but they simply chose not to participate in my life (or haven’t allowed me to participate in theirs).
WHO WON’T ANYMORE:
I met tons of these people! The “Who Won’t Anymore’s” are not bad people, but they are those who at one point or another mattered greatly, I either was committed to them, or they had a covenant (promise) with me and chose to “not” to, “anymore”. So, the “Who Won’t Anymore’s” again aren’t bad people but have not made the choice to be “Who Always Will” kinda people. It’s one’s own choice and these people are seasonal. I think this is the largest group of people we’ll ever experience in our lives.
WHO ALWAYS WILL:
People who I am in covenant with or who have declared a commitment to me. They are those who have chosen to contribute significantly to my destiny, like my leaders, my very best friends. Those who stuck with me through thick and thin and still believed that they are called to help me in my destiny as I in theirs are the ones who have paid the price to commit to their relationship with me. When I make a covenant with someone, I assume that they will keep it and not break it – therefore I will tend to give myself freely to people like this. It’s great when they actually keep their word and never become the “Who Won’t Anymore’s”.
I probably was each one of these types of people, but I desire greatly to be a “Who Matters” person and a “Who Always Will” person. I want to reduce being a “Who Won’t Anymore” person to people, but in reality, we’ll only truly come across a select few who will always matter, like our spouses, our family, and perhaps even a few good friends that you can only count on the palm of your hand.
And finally…“Don’t worry about people from your past – there’s a reason they never made it to your future…”
I know that when we worry about people in our past, we really don’t realize who we have in the here and now, and more importantly, who we will have in the future.
Now, people who haven’t made it to our future because of choice or situations or circumstances. We’ll never have all the answers as to why this happens – BUT it goes without saying that God has a great plan for all of us! And I truly believe there is a reason why some just don’t make it. Will we know? Probably not until we get to heaven, but all I know is that everybody that makes it in your future are meant to be there.
I believe it takes commitment, dedication, perseverance and character to be in anyone’s future! It’s a strong price to pay to stick with someone for possibly the rest of your life and people will only make that kind of commitment if they have a reason to. For a person to make it to your FUTURE would have to see the value you have in theirs, and therefore everyone in your future has paid some price to stay there! It makes them worthy of being a part of your life journey! It’s a given that there are reasons why people aren’t in your life, but I believe that people who choose to be in yours and you allow them to be, is such a beautiful thing! It’s rare, but if you can have people in your life who are willing to make that sacrifice, commitment and devotion – it’s so wonderful! And I believe it’s starts with being that type of person to others."
This is something I found....I tweaked it a little, but it fits so perfect for the way I feel about people im my life.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sugar Mountain Snowboarding Trip!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Cancer 2010 Horoscope, 2010 Cancer Astrology
My Astrology Sign Cancer and what it says 2010 will bring me...
Gonna be a good year ahead of me :) Career, Incomes and Gains in year 2010
During the year 2010, you can perform much better than previous year. Now you will find yourself full of enthusiasm and zeal. Exiting ventures or projects will prove profitable. The Ventures, which are already running would be good for you. Income would be more and expenses will be lower. There would be an enhancement in your respect. Now you will be able to live a dignified life.
Your relationship with your partners will remain very good. You will profit more from the relationship especially abroad. Surely this year might be Lucky for you. Thus, you should be ready to enjoy much comfortable professional life.
However, the middle phase of the year would be producing some problems related to career and finance. Especially, your friends and associates will try to block your way of success. You are advised not to keep much faith on associates as well as friends. Moreover, you should not consider about change the job.
The last quarter of the year will be revolving the circumstances in your favor. You would be honored for your contribution. Additionally, you might have a chance of career growth or promotion.
Love, Family and Social Life
The year 2010 is a mixed period for love related matters. If you are in love with someone and interested in getting married with her/him, the first and second quarters will not support you at all. You might have to wait till the 3rd and 4th quarters of the year to convert you love into marriage and obtaining a legal license of marriage.
Additionally, you might maintain very cordial relations with your sibling and parents.
During the year 2010, you can perform much better than previous year. Now you will find yourself full of enthusiasm and zeal. Exiting ventures or projects will prove profitable. The Ventures, which are already running would be good for you. Income would be more and expenses will be lower. There would be an enhancement in your respect. Now you will be able to live a dignified life.
Your relationship with your partners will remain very good. You will profit more from the relationship especially abroad. Surely this year might be Lucky for you. Thus, you should be ready to enjoy much comfortable professional life.
However, the middle phase of the year would be producing some problems related to career and finance. Especially, your friends and associates will try to block your way of success. You are advised not to keep much faith on associates as well as friends. Moreover, you should not consider about change the job.
The last quarter of the year will be revolving the circumstances in your favor. You would be honored for your contribution. Additionally, you might have a chance of career growth or promotion.
Love, Family and Social Life
The year 2010 is a mixed period for love related matters. If you are in love with someone and interested in getting married with her/him, the first and second quarters will not support you at all. You might have to wait till the 3rd and 4th quarters of the year to convert you love into marriage and obtaining a legal license of marriage.
Additionally, you might maintain very cordial relations with your sibling and parents.
Education and Traveling
First quarter of the year is it not good for education related matters. You might have to face hindrances and your concentration may spoil. Your inclination towards unproductive activities may enhance. Therefore, you should try to control your inner feelings. Planets are not indicating about fruitful and profitable journeys. You should try to avoid journeys; these may bring frustration and expenditures.
Health
First quarter of the year is it not good for education related matters. You might have to face hindrances and your concentration may spoil. Your inclination towards unproductive activities may enhance. Therefore, you should try to control your inner feelings. Planets are not indicating about fruitful and profitable journeys. You should try to avoid journeys; these may bring frustration and expenditures.
Health
You must take care of your health planets are indicating, you may suffer due to health related problems. Frequently you may visit to doctors.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Christmas Day with the Family!!
So after we spent the morning opening up presents and cuddling in the bed, we went to my parents house to open more presents and spend time with the family!
Christmas was a special time for us this year, bc one it was mine and Steven's first Christmas but it was also my nephew's First Christmas!! Hunter is the perfect age too! At 9 months, he can open his own presents, and can react to things. He's a bundle of joy.
Hunter has this fascination with Steven, its so cute! Every time he see's Steven, he just stares at him or crawls over to him. Its so funny bc Steven is like, idk what to do. lol.
Christmas at the parents was fun. We even celebrated Moms Bday!
Usually every few years, me and Brandy will put a book together for mom to keep on her coffee table.
She loves them dearly!!
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Here are a few pictures from opening presents.....
CHRISTMAS Morning!!!
364 waiting days a year...just to celebrate CHRISTMAS DAY!
For most people, Everyone knows Christmas is my FAVORITE Holiday, well that and my Birthday!! lol. To me Christmas is a day to spend with friends and family you love the most. Its my favorite time of the year, bc it gives me a reason to go SHOPPING. I LOVE LOVE shopping for everyone else. I always find sooo much stuff to buy. Im so broke this time a year. lol. But I dont mind it bc the smiles on peoples faces make it all worth while.
All though this year, I was not able to spend as much as I really wanted to. This has been a slow year for me and the economy. I didnt want all that to ruin my holiday season tho. Christmas morning was amazing waking up next to my snuggle bunny!! He's just so cute, and I love making him smile.
We opened our presents and enjoyed our time together. While we opened the awesome gifts from each other, Diesel decided to steal the boxes and tear them down, so he didnt have to play box head later. lol.
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Christmas Eve
So there was one more gift I needed to get Steven, but hadnt had a chance to get to Columbia. So on Christmas Eve, We made a trip to Columbia so I could go to Hobby Lobby but had Steven go to another store bc I couldnt let him seeing me buy it. lol. Although I had a really good idea he would figure this out, bc One what else is in Hobby Lobby he's gonna like, and Two theres no other way to wrap this thing with out him knowing...He thinks way to much. lol.
So before we left his house I folded up his jersey and put it in my purse so I could make sure I find the right size frame. At first I found a brown one, and I was like Nooo...I need black! I almost gave up then I found the black. I was soooo Excited!! I got the frame, put it in it, went and got wrapping paper and a big bow. I had to make sure I wrapped it before I left. The girls at the store were giggling at me. But hey what else could I do.
He didnt really say much about it on the way home, except - "Its a Frame" and I was like...NOPE!! lol
When we got home, I had to keep him out of the office, bc I knew if he went into his closet he would figure it out in a heart beat. Well my mom called me and had me distracted and sure enough Steven went into his closet and figured it out. I was soo mad. lol. not really. But since he figured it out, I went ahead and let him open it, and of course he was soo EXCITED!! I dont think Ive seen him smile that big! It was soo Adorable.
Since he opened one and told me to open one too! YAY!! I was so excited to see a new camera, mine has been lagging and messing up soooo bad!!
It was a Wonderful CHRISTMAS EVE!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Love Bugs <3
As everyone knows - Steven went home to Michigan for two weeks for Thanksgiving. And we all know that he takes as much pictures as I do ( this could be a reason I like him so much lol), so of course I was excited to see he posted pictures. They caught me off guard, bc something was different with them. HE HAD FACIAL HAIR! Usually Im not a big fan of it, bc its itchy!! BUT OMG he looked SOOO GOOD with facial hair. lol. So how could I not like it!!
So when he got home of course I had to investigate all this facial hair, and I must admit, I still LOVE IT!! But seeing as he is in the military he can not keep it. So before he shaved it off last night, we took some cute pictures!!
So when he got home of course I had to investigate all this facial hair, and I must admit, I still LOVE IT!! But seeing as he is in the military he can not keep it. So before he shaved it off last night, we took some cute pictures!!
"Our First" Christmas...
Last week, When Steven brought me dinner to work - like he does majority of the time :) we were talking about whatever. He said we needed to find an ornament for Our First Christmas. It made me smile bc most guys, for the most part dont really care about that stuff. So we went in to Hallmark and didnt really see any that we liked and then we came across this one. Yes I love it bc Its SNOOPY but it fits us perfectly. Steven usually throws a lick in on the side of my face to make me smile when were goofing around. I usually scream...EWWW!!! lol. So when we saw this one, we knew it would be "Our First" Ornament!! Its looks PERFECT hanging from our little tree.....
FB vs. Real Friends and the DISAPPOINTMENT!
FB - What does it mean to you?
Everyone on my FB list is someone I PERSONALLY know. Im not the one who adds people just to see how many friends I can get. I randomly clean out my list of people I no longer speak to or havent spoken to in ages. Yes FB is great to catch up with old friends that you havent seen or talked to in years, but saying "hey how are you" and "what have you been up to these last few years" when you add them and never speaking to them again, IS NOT CATCHING UP!!
I enjoy FB because I can keep in touch with family that live all over the world and also keep in touch with the friends, who have a busy life style.
Im the type of person who cares more about my friends and family then myself. I dont like to
disappoint the people who mean the most to me. I have try so hard to make everyone else happy, but what about me?
I have noticed all my so called friends have become just FB friends. They all claim to be my friends, and everyone wants to get together and hang out, but when something is planned, they all seem to back out at the last moment.
Since I moved to Sumter Im about an hour from the majority of my friends. I dont really get to see them as much as I would like to. But I also make a good bit of trips to Columbia, and usually about once a month I plan something to get together with everyone. When I have a get together I do it in Columbia, so my friends dont have to do all the driving.
The funny thing about FB is that is ALWAYS bust people. People dont think about it and will say hey I cant make it bc of blah blah blah, but then their spouse will say headed out with the wife to..... If your gonna tell me one thing, make sure you tell your spouse not to put it on their status that your gonna go do something else. And to be honest I dont want an explanation if you cant come. Jut say hey I cant make it.
Living in Sumter has been a long stressful journey with myself, but Im learning so much about myself, who I want to be, what I want in life, and realizing who my real friends are.
Its time I started putting myself first. Im tired of always getting disappointed by my friends and family. Not one of my friends or family members has been to my house in Sumter. I've been here 6 months and Im gonna be here another year. Then im gone. So if you want to hang out with me, surprise me. Because im done coming to you.....
Yet again, Ive been disappointed......
Everyone on my FB list is someone I PERSONALLY know. Im not the one who adds people just to see how many friends I can get. I randomly clean out my list of people I no longer speak to or havent spoken to in ages. Yes FB is great to catch up with old friends that you havent seen or talked to in years, but saying "hey how are you" and "what have you been up to these last few years" when you add them and never speaking to them again, IS NOT CATCHING UP!!
I enjoy FB because I can keep in touch with family that live all over the world and also keep in touch with the friends, who have a busy life style.
Im the type of person who cares more about my friends and family then myself. I dont like to
disappoint the people who mean the most to me. I have try so hard to make everyone else happy, but what about me?
I have noticed all my so called friends have become just FB friends. They all claim to be my friends, and everyone wants to get together and hang out, but when something is planned, they all seem to back out at the last moment.
Since I moved to Sumter Im about an hour from the majority of my friends. I dont really get to see them as much as I would like to. But I also make a good bit of trips to Columbia, and usually about once a month I plan something to get together with everyone. When I have a get together I do it in Columbia, so my friends dont have to do all the driving.
The funny thing about FB is that is ALWAYS bust people. People dont think about it and will say hey I cant make it bc of blah blah blah, but then their spouse will say headed out with the wife to..... If your gonna tell me one thing, make sure you tell your spouse not to put it on their status that your gonna go do something else. And to be honest I dont want an explanation if you cant come. Jut say hey I cant make it.
Living in Sumter has been a long stressful journey with myself, but Im learning so much about myself, who I want to be, what I want in life, and realizing who my real friends are.
Its time I started putting myself first. Im tired of always getting disappointed by my friends and family. Not one of my friends or family members has been to my house in Sumter. I've been here 6 months and Im gonna be here another year. Then im gone. So if you want to hang out with me, surprise me. Because im done coming to you.....
Yet again, Ive been disappointed......
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