Saturday, August 10, 2013

Tiny Visitors



There have been some very interesting visitors to my abode as of late. Very interesting figures indeed, both bursting with intrigue and adorableness. 

The tree frog was on my bedroom window when I opened my curtains in the morning, and I squealed with delight and called the little ones into my room so they could see up close the little soft cutie. He later jumped off and could be seen clinging for dear life to one of the branches of the shrubs not too far away as the windy day made a roller coaster ride out of it. I think I actually saw his little froggy eyes bug and his feet wrap around the branch more tightly.

The moth was an unknown stranger. I have no idea what kind of moth he was, but he hung around on the screen door and stared into the house like a pair of eyes and wings attached to an oversized, fuzzy mustard-colored turtleneck sweater. His face is what amused me the most, that and his sheer size! He was as big as my hand, and was ever so fluffy. A darling indeed. Again, the kids were fascinated by him, and he actually did hang around for another day or two.

I love it when the tiny creatures come to visit. Such delicate works of art, so tiny and yet working perfectly...only God could have created them. All of God's creations are equally fascinating, even the things we see every day can be refreshed and amazing if we take the time to really consider that they are there. It always blows my mind and lifts my eyes to the sky, for looking at such a marvelous creation reminds me that there is an even greater Creator.

I love nature, all things about it. What about you? What is your favorite part of nature?

Have a lovely Saturday night, everyone! Thunder is booming in the distance here, and I feel all snug in the house with the thought of rain coming. ♥

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Shabby Chic & Dainty Pink



Shabby Chic and dainty pink -- for Grandma!

Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone. ♥

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

The End of My Cosmetology Chapter

I'm done. It's so hard to believe.

Today was the last day of my Cosmetology classes. This time last year, I was nervous and excited at the same time, and I didn't know what to expect or what this experience was really going to be like. It has been a long ride, but such a rewarding experience. I've met so many lovely women and have learned so many amazing things, and I wouldn't trade this past year for anything in the world.

My finals went very well, as I had prayed before and during testing that they would. Everything went so smoothly, and a part of me is sad that it's over. But I'm starting a new chapter in my life, and I am so excited about it!

God has blessed me with this opportunity and experience, and I thank Him for everything that has happened over the past year and a half (since I technically started college last spring, only those classes were prerequisites).  None of this would have been possible without His provision and love.

Next, I wouldn't have been able to stay sane or do as well as I did without my family's support. They have stuck with my throughout my ups and downs, the stress and the easy times, and, more importantly, have put up with my constant school/hair chatter. They probably know everything I know because I've spoken about it so much. Thanks to my Dad for paying for this wonderful education, and thanks to my Mom for driving me every day. Thanks to my sister for letting my crash in the evenings on her bed because my brain was zombie-fied from exhaustion (even though I did make all of her blankets hot...in the summer), and for my little brother, little sister, and grandma being supportive and excited for me. And thanks to my friends (classmates, instructors, and online pals) for encouraging, helping, and for amusing me all the time.

Oh, it's been such a wonderful time, and even though I'm excited beyond words, I'm sad that my routine will be changed. For a year I've been going to the same place and seeing the same people...and it's over. -sniffle-

Here are some pictures of my work from school over the past months. I don't know why I never shared them here, but I assure you, there are plenty!


















Just some shots of my work over the past months. It's been fun.

Now I'm off to sleep. All of my adrenaline and energy for the day has slipped away, and I'm exhausted.

Goodnight, world. ♥