+ God and who He is in my life and how He continues to pursue His people. Not gonna lie - I'm so busy these days and by the time I get home, I'm worn out and spending time with the Lord is the last thing on my mind. A day turns into weeks. Weeks turn into months. I've quickly learned that this "rest" that I seek should be me running to Him as the source of it. I love what the Psalmist writes, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever" (Psalm 23:6). God continues to pursue because of who He is. Thankful for this truth!
+ Our bodies and how we've been created! Our bodies are so amazing in that they can carry other humans, have the ability to stretch big and small, far and wide. I'm on a weight loss journey - more seriously this time - and I'm so thankful for my body. Over the past year, I've wrestled with my body image more and more. Not sure why, but I think it's maybe because I've been going through different transitions in life (?), therefore putting on a few pounds. These bodies are our only bodies and instead of hating it, I'm learning to be thankful for mine and treating it well with good food and exercise.
+ Opportunities for learning and growing. Yes, this year has been that for me - just a whole year of learning from those who have gone before. I found myself latching on to anybody and everything just so I could see and learn because I didn't know how to do a lot of things. Perhaps this latching on came from my own insecurities, but more of it was my lack of experience in these areas. I had and still don't know much of what I'm doing but if there's one thing I learned - obedience to His Word is always key.
+ My husband who keeps me sane and grounded in truth. He walks with me, cares for me, and loves me to no end. I feel like I've been a lot like a roller coaster these days, but he's endured them all without complaints. We've been married for over a year now and it truly only gets better. There's nothing like being fully known and loved by another regardless of our shortcomings and of things we're not really all that good at ... aka cooking. Ha! No wonder marriage is such a picture of the gospel! The God who saved us knows and loves us fully! We should desire this same intimacy with our Father in heaven.
+ Days off from work. I love a good holiday break. You can bet I'm already counting down the days 'til my next break. I guess I never understood what it looked like to live day by day, but I'm realizing as I grow up that this right here is the grind ... I guess! Ha.
+ I am so incredibly thankful for the gift of friendship. Over the past couple of years, I've found myself hard into friendship and have truly experienced the joy from simply walking with others. Not only my friends from college whom I love dearly, but those who have been in mine and Jeffrey's lives just as of recent. Jeffrey and I have gotten to befriend many others here and we've reaped so much of the benefits in looking up to those who have gone before us. Their guidance and wisdom is so helpful in our own season of life and even with others who currently walk in this same season, we are always encouraged!
+ Lastly, family. Since Jeffrey and I have made the move to the midwest, I've thought about my Indy family a ton; wondering what they're up to and always wanting to be a part of their little functions. I miss them a ton, but I also miss my own family, too. I miss spending time with my siblings and my sisters (plural now)! I think about my parents a lot because they work so hard for us. I forget that as I'm growing up, they're only growing older. Much of who I am is because of who they are and for that I am so thankful. Thankful that I came from two people who loved God in the ways they knew how to; that my upbringing was for my good; that when I was born, they understood what it meant to teach their daughter about who God is. So so thankful that because of them, I know who God is!
This is going to be the first year where Jeffrey and I are apart from family. Nonetheless, we got our little place decked out for the holidays. Woohoo!
T R A D I T I O N S : Jeffrey and I decided that we'd buy a new ornament together each year that best "reflects" us - or one that we're just feeling. Last year, we didn't have a tree of our own yet, so we are including this gifted ornament as our first. It's beautiful! It was our first Christmas together as newlyweds!
- 2017 -
This year, we went with this ornament of the nativity scene in remembrance of Christ.
What a special gift we have in Christ.
- 2018 -
We loved spending time with Rachel and Mengy. Just a quick dump of photos of mainly me and Jeffrey ... haha.
When I went down to Georgia a few weekends ago, I got to take maternity photos for these two. I'm genuinely so happy with the way they turned out as this is my first set of maternity photos! I couldn't be happier for the two and I'm so glad that I got to capture these moments for them. Just sharing some of my favorites with y'all today!
This one is arguably my favorite shot from the set. I love everything about the moment!
Victoria + Chu, you two will be amazing parents to your sweet girl! I can't wait for her to be born!
1. I got a part time job at ULTA. First off, wow, what a dream to be working in a makeup store. It's so exciting to be in like ... an actual magical place. Ha! The employee discount has already gotten the best of me, so I can probably already tell you how each paycheck will go down --- in numbers. Haha. Needless to say, I'm thankful for this season. I never thought I'd work two jobs ever and maybe I did bite off more than I can chew, but for now, I'm enjoying it. I feel like I've all of a sudden learned to re-prioritize my entire life and am finding that I have a lot more time now.
2. Crazy Rich Asians. This isn't really a big deal, but just wanted to note that Jeffrey and I saw it in theaters the other week. It was a super cute movie! Ever since we've moved here, we've enjoyed going to the movies with friends and we've probably seen more movies here than we have elsewhere compared! A lil' crazy, buuuut if friends wanna do that, then we're always down!
3. Melatonin - super genius! A wonderful creation for those who struggle with sleeping and sleeping well. The first couple of nights, I've gotten crazy dreams, but I think my body is finally getting used to it - so much so that my lids will immediately begin to fall past nine - on a good night.
4. On that healthy lifestyle train! Jeffrey and I have been decently consistent with working out and it's nice! I think when I remember that it's a lifestyle and not an overnight deal, I find myself enjoying the workouts more. I'm slowly beginning to understand fully what it means to take care of my health for future of my body!
5. Y'all, ever since I caught that awful pink eye/virus last month, my eyes have not been the same. A sad thought 'cause I have very good vision. I've always taken great pride in my vision, maybe not so much anymore. Haha!
Anyway, that's the update for now!
2. Crazy Rich Asians. This isn't really a big deal, but just wanted to note that Jeffrey and I saw it in theaters the other week. It was a super cute movie! Ever since we've moved here, we've enjoyed going to the movies with friends and we've probably seen more movies here than we have elsewhere compared! A lil' crazy, buuuut if friends wanna do that, then we're always down!
3. Melatonin - super genius! A wonderful creation for those who struggle with sleeping and sleeping well. The first couple of nights, I've gotten crazy dreams, but I think my body is finally getting used to it - so much so that my lids will immediately begin to fall past nine - on a good night.
4. On that healthy lifestyle train! Jeffrey and I have been decently consistent with working out and it's nice! I think when I remember that it's a lifestyle and not an overnight deal, I find myself enjoying the workouts more. I'm slowly beginning to understand fully what it means to take care of my health for future of my body!
5. Y'all, ever since I caught that awful pink eye/virus last month, my eyes have not been the same. A sad thought 'cause I have very good vision. I've always taken great pride in my vision, maybe not so much anymore. Haha!
Anyway, that's the update for now!
I've literally posted all of the photos already, but I can't help but share them again to remember this occasion! I'm so glad I get these opportunities to travel home even if it's only for a short weekend. It feels like an eternity that we've waited for Yeng and Season to get married and they're finnnnnally married. My siblings' weddings always leave me so bittersweet.
Reason has grown so much and I can only imagine how wonderful of a man he's going to become. Every time we go home, he always insists on running errands with us. The first time, he braced through the heat with us in our no-ac van and never complained once. The second time we went down, he woke up early to run errands with us at Sam's Club. I secretly think it's because he enjoys hanging out with Jeffrey.
My cute-as-ever grandparents whom I've loved getting to know! I've always wanted to be close with my grandparents and it saddened me tons when I knew I didn't really have a relationship with them. It's actually the weirdest thing that we have grandparents but haven't gotten to know them much! It's a long story. However, when Jeffrey and I go home to visit, they always stand up from across the room with wide-eyes and welcome us home. So sad they'll be going back to CA. :(
It pretty much rained throughout the entire ceremony and it was hilarious. Everyone in their best dressed literally looked like a mess (myself included) which was the best part.
If there's one thing to know about Yeng, it's that he loves with no record of wrongs and he's displayed that through their relationship. It's funny because Yeng hardly ever shows emotions or expresses himself, but he sure knows how to love people.
When I asked them to take this photo, my grandpa proceeded to ask, "Why didn't we take one at the wedding where everyone looked nicer?!" Good question, gramps. Haha!
Another goodbye ... but we'll be back!
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