This is ridiculous

Over the weekend,  I experienced a new weather lifestyle. In just two short days, my town in Colorado got over 12 inches of snow. Needless to say, I was snowed in all weekend. It felt like a cross cultural experience. I couldn't go anywhere and I learned a whole new meaning to the word black ice. However, I'm really enjoying the overload of snow. Also, I've found that even though I'm surround by snow, it's not terribly cold. It is good to know that when the temperatures drop, I am still able to wear dresses. 

It's good to be home

I've been back in Colorado for some time now and let me be the first to say-it's such a great feeling to be home. Classes are going perfect and I'm making a lot of new friends. However, it's nice to find comfort in the one place I call home with growing relationships and new adventures. Even with the temperatures dropping, I am having the time of my life. The feeling of constant growth in my new life is one of enjoyment. Everyday keeps getting better and better. (Also, I am currently learning how to dress for my first winter-wish me luck!)

Outfit breakdown: pants- Forever 21, boots- Charming Charlies, scarf and blazer- H&M, hat- gift

Remix

Colorado:

Arizona:

Two degree weather:

seventy degree weather:

 Many layers:

Hardly any layers:

Happy:

Happy:

If being in Arizona for the past three weeks has taught me anything it's that I miss warm weather. It is a beautiful feeling not having to go outside with several coats on. However, I miss Colorado..a lot. I miss my school, my friends, and my life back there. I even started calling CCU home the other day. Even though, the weather change is vastly different than what I am use to, I am willing to trade. Colorado is my new home so I've come to realize my closet doesn't need a makeover because of my location. With a few simple tricks, I am able to wear dresses where ever I am living.

Denver Art Museum

I don't think I've ever loved a city more than Denver. The busyness, the people, and all the opportunities makes me very blessed to be able to live here. One of my favorite features about Denver is every first Saturday of the month is free day at the art museum. It's perfect for any poor college student to experience seem culture. What is also perfect is that it's a chance to wear a good pair of heels. I never get the opportunity while in Colorado or walking around campus. With that, going to the art museum is my only lope hole. I have never felt more like Carrie Bradshaw than when I walk around Denver in my favorite H&M pumps.

Also, I tried Pinkberry for the first time. Nothing tops off the perfect like frozen yogurt.

Outfit breakdown: shirt-Aero skirt, shoes, and bag- H&M ring, necklace, and shades-Forever 21 

How to make chocolate chocolate chip cookies

At my first dinner party at CCU, I baked chocolate chocolate chip cookies for dessert. A few days after the party, a friend came to my door and asked for some more cookies. Sadly, I was out; but luckily the recipe was so easy it's a snap to make. I found the recipe from one of my favorite blog and when a made a second batch all girls and boys stairwell gladly accepted my new found treats. Baking makes another beautiful day in Colorado perfect.

Fearless

When it comes to this topic it doesn't matter how much money you make or what clothes you wear. If I've learned anything this past summer, it's that life doesn't care who you are or where you're at when it throws something your way. The past three months I've gone through the biggest changes I've ever experienced. Needless to say, I'm tired, stressed, and fearful. As time has gone past since graduation, my experience as a "real" adult haven't been ideal. Through my car accident and becoming the sickest I've ever been, I can only grow. Through being the first to pick up everything to move to a new state, I can only become stronger. Through losing what I thought was the most critical part of my life I could only learn to be resilient.

When I hit a breaking point I thought to myself, "When did I become so fearful?" I never recall letting negative thoughts creep into my life as if they were true. Just because I am moving to a new state doesn't mean life won't happen for me. It only means I can become a mature adult faster. I look at other students my age and feel sorry for some.

This may be the scariest and loneliest point in my life so far. However, my growth, strength, and resilience is turning me into the adult I'm supposed to be faster. I guaranteed I am never going to apologize for being stressed out during this time in my life. I'm discovering who I am and that's hard. With that, I'll always praise God for the people in my life who will stick by me. Friends who accept me in all circumstances while having my back when I don't seem myself. Family who support me even when I'm angry, confused, and hurt. Writing, reading, and exercising more that makes me feel healed. Church family who constantly checks in on me and tells me keep my head high. More importantly, a God who knows I am worth it. Worth it to die for and work in and around my life. I'm going to be just fine because with these things in mind I'm fearless.
As of today, I don't worry anymore. I don't worry if I'll meet the right person. I don't worry about starting my life over in Colorado. There is nothing to worry about. So with no worry comes no stress and with no stress is no fear. I'm fearless. I'll embrace every moment of loneliness, hurt, joy, pain, and praise. On top of that, this past week I really learned that even one of the most important people in your life can let you down. Even when that happens, I won't let it stop me. I have to pick myself back up and keep going. What other choice do I have? I will never let life get me down; there's no reason for it!

I'm reminded of this: "So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy." - John 16:22. My final question is this--Is that all you got? That's nothing, life! Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life and I'm fearless.