black

These frames are done so well. The thin black line, big white matte and beautiful vibrant color in the middle are just the way to do it on a white wall. I'm continuing to be obsessed with white and am convinced of it's perfection more and more.

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need a change

I have NEVER done anything fun with my hair at all..
I'm getting a little bit bored and thinking I need a fun change.. not sure what that could entail but I'm dreaming a little bit with this look...

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I don't like the SUPER harsh ones, but maybe start out with just a little highlight underneath my hair? I have always taken pride in never coloring my hair... but hey, what are principles for if not to be broken, eh? (such a false statement for those of you who know me.. "rules control the fun"-monica.)

Thoughts?
(I think this was before I cut my hair... its a bit thinner now I guess)

in the midst of the crazy..

I would LOVE to be resting here right now. reading a book. doing nothing. drinking lemonade

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busy season...

life has been crazy lately. I am coordinating volunteers for a HUGE event in a week and a half, end of the year young life events, preparing for summer camp, wedding season is about to begin... craziness over here.

Last weekend I had the amazing opportunity to take a break from my busy life and attend the first Discipleship Camp at Creekside.  Got to be at the NEW Wyld Life Camp at the Ranch- Creekside. Go to spend lots of quality time with my sister, husband, girlfriends, community, family. I am so blessed to have grown up in the community I have, the wonderful family that is Sunset Young Life.

sister and hubs, super tired.

6 years of sunset alumni, the best.

Bible study girls

bye bye beautiful camp.

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blankinnnnnn

1.   People always tell me I look like      either Sarah Michelle Gellar when she was young and had dark hair or Jennifer Aniston? I WISH .

2.  Friends don't let friends    stay the same, they encourage each other to grow into better people.

3.  A sunny day is perfect for   boating. even though I never get to do it and I always want to, that is what a sunny day is perfect for .

4.  My favorite accessory is  my scarves I guess

5.  If I could afford it I would   oh my goodness so many things. Have a FAB wardrobe and lots of beautiful diamonds, redecorate.. heck, buy a new house, go on wonderful vacations. stay in nice hotels just for fun with my hubs.

6.  The cure for boredom is     calling a friend or watching FRIENDS, I could never be bored doing that   .

7.  I am currently "in like" with        this sunshine we are having here in Portland. FAB. 

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yay

Happy SUNNY day from Portland!! It's been so beautiful here this week, the exact reason that I love living here. I sometimes don't know what to do with myself now that it's nice out because I've been locked in the house for so many months! Forcing myself to head outside now and enjoy it!!!!!!

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wish I was here wednesday

this:

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Katie and her husband are moving: which I think a great time to start organizing!!

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summer lovin

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trays for days

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"Give me the child. Through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered, I have fought my way here to the castle beyond the Goblin City to take back the child that you have stolen. For my will is as strong as yours, and my kingdom is as great... You have no power over me." - Sarah 

For those of you who knew me growing up you know that my cousins and I are obsessed with this wonderful 80's movie that most people hate: The Labyrinth. To me this movie is incredible, fabulous characters, wonderful songs, great lines, lots of laughs. One central theme to the movie is this quote above. It plays in my head over and over again and has for years. In the end of the movie it's the moment when she realizes the Goblin King (david bowie thank you very much!!) has been trying to trick her this whole time into thinking getting her brother back was SO impossible, when really it wasn't and she was making it harder on herself because she believed the lies of the Goblin King. She gets caught up in a labyrinth in his castle and the moment she says this line again out loud, finishing the last few words: You have no power over me: the labyrinth disappears and her brother is there in front of her to save.

When I met the Lord this quote became even more important to me. It is our exact struggle with OUR Goblin King- Satan. For our world, our God IS as strong as Him, and even greater. Jesus has won the war, but we can't let Satan win our battles. Those stronghold he has on you, those lies he tells you over and over again... tell him THIS back into his face: YOU HAVE NO POWER OVER ME. He really would love us to think he does, but he doesn't, and never will. 

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Dear MKA:

Lets be friends.
We can share some clothes
You an give me some money
and we can play with our hair
and go do yoga
and brunch
and I can help you in your creation of that fashion empire of yours.
Love, O

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gardening

This is my next project :)

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We have a perfect spot for it in our backyard, and I'm HOPING if there is no rain in the next few days, my dad and husband can build me a raised bed to start growing some veggies for the summer!!! It would realllly help me out with my cooking. Cooking for 2 makes it so hard to keep veggies fresh, if I have them at the tip of my fingers in my garden, problem solved!!!

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and this would be a perfect bag to use to bring in my veggies (the 10 feet...) into my kitchen

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and then i could successfully plan meals!!

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PROBLEM SOLVED :)

words

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happy happy happy

happy cindo de mayo!!!!!
let's celebrate with some colorful flowers, margaritas and tacos :)

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budget: mint.com

this is an incredible tool. it's all free. You enter in your bank accounts and it keeps track of all of your spending. You can set budgets, saving goals, watch your spending trends, see your monthly net income and so much more! If you don't already have an account, make one!!! It's also so wonderful for a household to see multiple bank accounts, credit cards combined!

resting in His arms

spending the week doing this..
wishing I was laying at the beach with the sun on my face resting in this truth

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