Meet my friend Sarah.

So before I ramble about how things are going in my neck of the woods, you simply must meet Sarah. She's such a talented and kind soul, and I'm so grateful to have her in my life. Not to mention she made the absolutely adorable polka dot dress she's wearing! Oh, fashion majors.

 

 

 

I suppose it's time for a recap on this semester since it's (wowzers) almost over. Thankfully, the craziness of the semester is finally settling down into an aftermath of a storm. There are so many things to organize and clean up, but I would much rather leave everything a bit messy for a while and simply drink up the calm of the moment.

 

If you look at the pictures down below, I decided to share a few shots from my photography final. I put more hours into these pictures than I would like to admit, but I believe it was worth it in the end. With the help of some generous friends, some friendly foliage, and a twelve hour work day, I was able to finally accomplish the task.

 

When I think back on this semester, I see so many different things. The first one is learning humility and dependence on Jesus, not myself. Through all the emotions and experiences I've gone through the past few months, the only reason I see myself getting through it with a joyful heart is because the Lord was guiding and teaching me through it all. Also, community. I can't stress this one enough -- but really. The community of the body of Christ is such a beautiful, inspiring, edifying, and comforting thing. The love that friends have poured out here -- all the words of wisdom those around me have constantly challenged and lifted me up with have continually pointed me back to Christ.

 

And I am so, so, so grateful.

 

 

From the window seat.

 

Before I begin working on two papers that are due tomorrow which are not anywhere near being finished (deep breath), I feel the need to explain where I have been and where my blog banner has disappeared to.

Put simply, I stopped blogging. Sat at a red light. Completely disregarded the fact that I had once.

Pause.

I am  slightly ADD and I simply feel you must know that I am currently sitting in the library in front of a window and a yellow balloon just jumped up from behind green trees and sailed through a baby blue sky. It was undeniably whimsical.

Continuing.

The fact that I had once loved blogging so. Here at college my love for art has been growing, which inevitably is pulling me back towards this little place on the web. Because to me, blogging is a form of art.

So here I am, clicking away with a gigantic shelf of books behind me and window in front of me. I'd say there's no better spot on campus to...

Finish those two papers.

P.S. I'll be back soon.

P.S.S. Painting calenders is sort of the best.

In the past month.

shirt: forever21 // jeans: delias // scarf: claires // shoes: toms

 

Nathan helped me with one of my more recent photography projects this past weekend. I have been assigned a section of Las Cruces to take pictures of, and most of my areas consists of desert and something called "A Mountain." The school spirit is kept alive on it's peak with a giant A representing the Aggies. I may be traversing up it's slopes sometime this month to complete my photography project with a bang.

 

This semester of school has been crazy thus far. Many assignments have been turned in, are being worked on, and are to be anticipated. However, two weekends ago the campus ministry I attend had a winter retreat up in the mountains. We were snuggled in a wooden cabin surrounded with trees and ice. Indoors we kept warm with a fire and lots of jackets and hot chocolate. Worship and small groups were had everyday with friends, and it was truly a relaxing getaway from the chaos of school.

 

Note: I forgot my camera battery and am therefore left without any photos from the trip. Sob.

 

I'm back now, though. With lots of discount chocolate from Valentines Day and a huge pile of books from the library to distract me from homework. I know I've been MIA in the blogging world, but I'm stil here, promise.

P.S. I really need me a pair of sunglasses!

Winter boots and white breath.

 

I did buy me my first pair of winter boots recently. After a nice winter break spent on a warm island, I have returned to my chilly college campus. I wear scarves and coats a bit here, and at night my breath comes out in white, puffy clouds. I may or may not breathe extra deeply to emphasize that fact, just because it fascinates me so.

 

Several trips have been made around campus looking at the many diverse buildings and ice-encrusted fountains. Along with the wonderment of weather, the stress of classes has begun. I'm getting ready for lots of art history terms to be packed into my brain along with a (hopefully) fun photography class and so much more.

 

This semester should be beautiful; and I'm taking a big breath in.

 

And exhaling puffy white clouds.