This morning I had the pleasure of doing two close friends make up for a wedding that they have. I absolutely loved it! I'm not sure why... but part of me will always love to pamper others - I felt like a professional!
Without any of my input... they looked absolutely beautiful! All four of them!
It was kind of like a girlie day (ish!!!!) just with a little stress!
I am feeling very blessed right now... I have so many precious, beautiful friends in my life.. that encourage me, send amazing texts, have dates, girlie nights, and go for food!
Loving life....
C x
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
coffee dates
This particular spot in Coffee #1 is usually my little corner..
The more I visit here... the more I love it. Sometimes it can be packed out, but when it's not busy, I can sit with my journal, study books, a good book or with friends and chat. The latter one is the best kind of coffee date!
My drink here would be a hot chocolate with marshmallows.... as much as I love Starbucks drinks... we don't do marshmallows - and I'm sorry, that's a must!!!!!!!
My drink here would be a hot chocolate with marshmallows.... as much as I love Starbucks drinks... we don't do marshmallows - and I'm sorry, that's a must!!!!!!!
C x
“The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.”
- Audrey Hepburn
Lately, I've been thinking about memories....memories that make me smile.
I thought of a few places where I truly feel happy and take in every single thing in my life that I appreciate. The majority of these places are beaches.... I LOVE beaches... I'd happily spend all day there, every day - on the basis I have warm clothes, food&drink!!!
Here's a few moments I've caught on camera....
Treyarnon Bay - my favourite!
Mother Ives... another close favourite - but not quite!
and of course Rest Bay, near home!
I have spent many trips here with a close friend, Emily. We love driving here and seeing the beauty around us (and not just looking at ourselves!!!)
Yes, Rest Bay....I love it! The best part about it is that I can actually put my wetsuit on... and go surfing - no matter what season! You can't really get away with that at other beaches in Cardiff/Wales.... you would be highly frowned upon!
Everyone knows Cornwall is the best place to catch a wave or two...
C x
Lately, I've been thinking about memories....memories that make me smile.
I thought of a few places where I truly feel happy and take in every single thing in my life that I appreciate. The majority of these places are beaches.... I LOVE beaches... I'd happily spend all day there, every day - on the basis I have warm clothes, food&drink!!!
Here's a few moments I've caught on camera....
Treyarnon Bay - my favourite!
Mother Ives... another close favourite - but not quite!
and of course Rest Bay, near home!
I have spent many trips here with a close friend, Emily. We love driving here and seeing the beauty around us (and not just looking at ourselves!!!)
Yes, Rest Bay....I love it! The best part about it is that I can actually put my wetsuit on... and go surfing - no matter what season! You can't really get away with that at other beaches in Cardiff/Wales.... you would be highly frowned upon!
Everyone knows Cornwall is the best place to catch a wave or two...
C x
Saturday, 26 January 2013
what I did today....
Saturday....
Today, I went to work for 7am.... went to argos... picked up a desk.... fell over with it... built it (within 40mins) and had a bacon sarnie..... good day I think!
Well, who says women can't do DIY? Yes, I have cuts, Yes, I was exhausted....and Yes, it instructed a 2 man job.... not for me!!! I am feeling very proud right now!
So...here it is!!!
I don't think anyone can understand how much I've wanted somewhere to write...to study.... and to read!
Very
Very
Very happy!
I turned over my little clip board pad and found this....
C x
Today, I went to work for 7am.... went to argos... picked up a desk.... fell over with it... built it (within 40mins) and had a bacon sarnie..... good day I think!
Well, who says women can't do DIY? Yes, I have cuts, Yes, I was exhausted....and Yes, it instructed a 2 man job.... not for me!!! I am feeling very proud right now!
So...here it is!!!
I don't think anyone can understand how much I've wanted somewhere to write...to study.... and to read!
Very
Very
Very happy!
I turned over my little clip board pad and found this....
C x
Thursday, 24 January 2013
forever friends
On Sunday afternoon, I went for a walk with my beaut of a friend, Bethany. No one could ever fill the spot of our friendship, it's completely unique - completely. Now, when I say it is unique....the conversations that we have with each other, are just out of this world. We can be having a really good conversation, and neither of us are on the same page! I absolutely love it!
Then, Monday evening, I saw her again! We cooked a delicious tea - spag bol mmmmmmmmm and then ventured out to buy a scary DVD...so we didn't just settle for one... we bought two! Purchased with easter eggs& maoams, to be eaten with a good cuppa!
It's okay - we got through the movies...they were a little bit too much for us, but they didn't bring nightmares! Yay!
Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
C x
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
snow is falling all around us...
Today I couldn't make it into work because of the snow... as much as it was lovely having the day off - and of course my baby sisters, who aren't so much babies any more, are four today...well...I actually...I..I...missed it!!!!! I would have never ever thought I'd say that!
So, in case you aren't aware of where I work... it is this beauty of a place...
As I thought I was supposed to be in work today, over the last few days I have spent a lot of time with my sisters. I don't get to see them often, but the last three days sure made up for it! After my working week, I looked forward to my Sunday off work...but spontaneously got to go sledging with the beauts! Man, it was sweeeeeeeeet!
I want to share with you a little thought.
As you look at the snow, what do you see? who do you see? and why do you see it? As the years have gone by, I have ignored the beauty that God gives to us daily. I look around, and I can literally see the beauty of my Majesty - everywhere!
It made me ask myself, what is God showing me through snow?
Isaiah 1v18
“Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool."
and there you have it!
Snow = My life with Jesus, what He's given me, what He continues to give me, even though I fail Him, I will be washed as white as snow.
C x
Saturday, 19 January 2013
Back to blog
So, over this christmas period, well - a bit longer than the christmas period...I took a little break from blogging..So I've decided...I must must must start writing again. Man, I've missed this pretty layout! If you don't mind, I'm actually going to start writing about anything and everything, instead of just.. shopping!
Over the busyness of the holiday period, you sometimes get the 'January Blues', not me! I've actually loved January so far, and have realised how blessed I am for so many things in my life.
I've been working tons, seeing friends, and actually, just enjoying some quiet time! I never thought I'd ever say that, but I LOVE reading! I cannot stop...book after book after book! Go me! Whilst I'm talking about books... may I recommend ANY book by Beth Moore, she's inspirational!
At the moment, I've been pretty disciplined with my bible studies, daily. This has had a huge impact upon my life, I constantly feel God reminding me of His promises, Mercy, Compassion and Grace He gives me. I've always been jealous of certain friends who just get verses given straight from God, and I have found that really difficult. It's actually down to your time aside with God and when that relationship deepens, you actually get to listen to Him, and know what is from Him, personally.
He's been throwing verses at me, and I love it!
My heart has been filled with compassion towards those who are hurting right now or are going through a difficult time. I wish I could constantly be there for them, give to them, and just be the friend I need to be, but that's not always humanly possible. It's so hard when we want to do anything we can to help right? but that's where we fail, because we can't, we're human! If we were built to manage everything and do everything ourselves, well there would not be any point in our awesome God would there?!
This has been a huge challenge to me, I actually need to put a LOT more faith in a God who does the possible and reaches the impossible!
Even when those difficult days come, and yes, even when I cannot pick up my bible, that's ok...maybe God wants to tell me something, so that I will sit and listen to Him. Those days where I don't want to shout or rant or pray for specific things, He knows what is on my heart, after all He knows everything about me - Psalm 139;Luke 12v7;
I've been reminded of how much of an amazing God I serve, He gave me this verse for the week... literally, for the week! He is with me, when I look around at creation - and that includes the snow over these past few days.... I see Him! Just simply amazing....
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Over the busyness of the holiday period, you sometimes get the 'January Blues', not me! I've actually loved January so far, and have realised how blessed I am for so many things in my life.
I've been working tons, seeing friends, and actually, just enjoying some quiet time! I never thought I'd ever say that, but I LOVE reading! I cannot stop...book after book after book! Go me! Whilst I'm talking about books... may I recommend ANY book by Beth Moore, she's inspirational!
At the moment, I've been pretty disciplined with my bible studies, daily. This has had a huge impact upon my life, I constantly feel God reminding me of His promises, Mercy, Compassion and Grace He gives me. I've always been jealous of certain friends who just get verses given straight from God, and I have found that really difficult. It's actually down to your time aside with God and when that relationship deepens, you actually get to listen to Him, and know what is from Him, personally.
He's been throwing verses at me, and I love it!
My heart has been filled with compassion towards those who are hurting right now or are going through a difficult time. I wish I could constantly be there for them, give to them, and just be the friend I need to be, but that's not always humanly possible. It's so hard when we want to do anything we can to help right? but that's where we fail, because we can't, we're human! If we were built to manage everything and do everything ourselves, well there would not be any point in our awesome God would there?!
This has been a huge challenge to me, I actually need to put a LOT more faith in a God who does the possible and reaches the impossible!
Even when those difficult days come, and yes, even when I cannot pick up my bible, that's ok...maybe God wants to tell me something, so that I will sit and listen to Him. Those days where I don't want to shout or rant or pray for specific things, He knows what is on my heart, after all He knows everything about me - Psalm 139;Luke 12v7;
I've been reminded of how much of an amazing God I serve, He gave me this verse for the week... literally, for the week! He is with me, when I look around at creation - and that includes the snow over these past few days.... I see Him! Just simply amazing....
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