Priceless Treasure

No, you are not invisible. You are perfectly existent and you do not deserve to be treated otherwise.

Every person is unique; and every person fights a hard battle. It does not matter who you are, where You are from, or what you do--you are different from everybody else; and that is perfectly okay. That is what makes you uniquely different.

Be true to your friends, your family, and most importantly yourself.

Be aware that some days are tougher than others, and that you do have the right to cry or to let out your feelings. Regardless of what other people may say, you must not suppress your anger, your sadness, your loneliness, or any other negative feeling you may have. If you can just get it out, tell a friend, write it down and burn it, or do something to export it from your heart, you will most likely feel 99% better.

My advice for today, for myself included--treasure your friends, and treasure yourself; but mostly--treasure your faith; because when all else fails, grace will save you.

Foodies R' Us

I am such a FOODIE! Homemade, and fresh: Cactus leaves, Sunflower Chokes, Fennel (root and herb), tomato, and onion.
Sunflower chokes taste like potatoes, and you can make them the same way. They are a lower carb option for those of you who watch that. Cactus leaves are easy. slice into strips, boil, add a pinch of baking soda to absorb the goo, drain, add to whatever you want. Fennel is amazing, and it smells like candy.

Just a ramble

This morning I woke early, before the light had dawned. I dropped mom and dad off at the airport so they could take their trip to Puerto Vallarta, MX. They will have tons and tons of fun. They always do! :)

It's pretty cold out, compared to what the weather has been like for the past few weeks. It's actually kind of nice. I love stormy weather, as it is a calming and relaxing thing for me.

I'm not the kind of person who goes back to sleep after waking up early for something like that...so I just stayed awake, studied a little, had a steaming cup of bliss (coffee), and chilled. I figured...why not take advantage of days like today? I, of course have to work from 10:30am to maybe early/mid afternoon; but I don't mind. I already feel like I've gotten things done today.

Tonight I may have friends over at my parents' home. I'm house sitting and was told I could have company if I wanted. I am hoping people come! It would be absolutely fantastic.

Enough of my rambling; I just wanted to clear out my thoughts before heading out the door.

Have a peaceful and beautiful day

Ashley

I just couldn't resist :)

Belongingness

Belongingness
Everything we ever want to feel
Love; one must know that it is real
Only joy shall dwell inside
Never fear or worry in life
God will take the pain away
In your heart, his love shall stay
Night turns day and day turns night
Given strength to see through strife
Next to you he'll always be
Every step of the way he'll help set you free
Somewhere down the road you'll find
Someone God has created to complete your life

Thanks to whoever's this photo is.

Define Me

I am not defined by a mere number
No, not I...

There is far more to me than the grades you see;
whether good, or not so good.

...I am defined by--me.

speechless

Really...this image speaks for itself.

This is what I get for wanting to become a Dietitian.