have i mentioned i love quotes?

You're never whole once you struggle with idolizing perfection. Anytime you allow something to be a little god in your life, (...I think...) you'll encounter struggles with it for the rest of your life.  I am not whole, but praise God I am new.

a favorite of mine that aided in a lot of healing.  

"A clone of the shapeless, androgynous models, the hairless, silicone-implanted porn stars. Somehow we, in defiance of nature, would have toothpick thighs and burgeoning bosoms, buns of steel and dainty firm delts. As Andy Warhol wrote, 'The more you look at the same exact thing...the better and emptier you feel.'"

-Marya Hornbacher, Wasted

kimchi & blue

Anyone who knows me knows that I don't spend a lotta money on clothes.  Definitely wish I could, but it's just not in the cards :)  When Tim & I were on our honeymoon in Arizona, I discovered Urban Outfitters.  That's a terrible discovery to make, let me tell you.  (It's just hard to justify spending sixty dollars on a SHIRT.)  Tiffany knows of my love for the place and so for Christmas,  I received a gift card.

The depression deepened. :)

So with my 25 dollar or so gift card I bought.... a scarf.  That's it.  Spent the whole thing!!  It took me two visits to decide what I would spend it all on... the first try.... you can ask Tim, I swear, I almost had an anxiety attack.  

Anyway, when Tim & I were in Arizona, one of my favorite shirts he bought for me (Clearance!... it only felt right shopping from the clearance rack) came from the clothing line Kimchi & Blue.  I love these clothes and they for some reason inspire me... but alas, they are just a dream.  :)

Kimchi & Blue

new addition to the Spanburg family

We found him.

He is

miniature

long-haired

sable

boy

daschund!!!!!!!!

We're picking him up tomorrow.  It feels like Christmas Eve again ... when I was like four years old that is.

Now to decide on a name.

Steve?

or

Nash?

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

9 to 5 mantra

servants

do what you're told by your earthly masters

and don't just do the minimum that will get you by

do your best

work from the heart for your real Master, for God

confident that you'll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance

keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you're serving is Christ

Colossians 3:23-24, The Message

uh oh!

I'm sorry but this is hilarious.

PUT A RING ON IT ...KATY PERRY

youtube hunt for a baby laugh!

My friend Hannah sent me this today.

see the bird with the leaf in her mouth

Today shall be a beautiful day.

...shortsleeves wearing 

...movie viewing

...yats eating

...mass ave walking

...tea & wine drinking

...relaxation having

...date with my numero uno

I gripe a lot.  About my schedule at work.  About people being so mean to each other.  About the world being so lame at times.  About being cold.  About being tired.  But life is truly beautiful.  It is moments like this... when I am able to see that the best parts about life are often found in its simplicity... I am so thankful.

Hooray for the Holiday season, friendship, Love, dogs, time, basketball, and smells.