weekends!

I had such an incredible weekend, I cannot even tell you. I just wanted to share this one GIANT highlight...

This here, folks, is me flying a plane.

You heard right. Controlling an aircraft.

In the air.

Some friends and I took an airplane ride/tour yesterday and the pilot (Our Friend Dan) let me fly the plane!! I was absolutely terrified, but it was one of the craziest highs. I can't get over it.

In this moment, looking over the Gulf/Atlantic Ocean, I could not believe my life. Honestly, how did I get all of this? I am so blessed.

Other, less exciting news:

I can't stop listening to Brand New. I try listening to other stuff, and I keep coming back to them. I'm just gonna go with it.

I have incredible friends. Ones who will deal with all my crap, get McFlurries with me, text me while I'm in a plane, laugh with and at me, and push me forward in Christ.

Thanksgiving is next week. The turkey earrings debuted today. I am super grateful for having no class. I am excited about the semester being so close to done.

I am looking forward to the future, in so many ways.

halloween & other goodies

Happy Halloween! I love all holidays, and Halloween is no exception. Last night we hosted an incredible Halloween concert/party at our house where a few really awesome bands played, and everyone dressed up. My friend Falyn and I carved a pumpkin for the contest (there was only one other pumpkin, haha, and the contest never went down). It was great to hang out with everyone on such a beautiful night!

James and I the other day. Me wearing my giant pumpkin shirt. Garbage bag ghosts in his front yard.

Falyn and I's pumpkin!!! I know, we were impressed too.

Me, the harajuku girl, and Sienna the devil last night. What you can't see here are the mile long eyelashes I have on obstructing my vision. And the giant pink circles of blush on my cheeks. But look at my house! Isn't it incredible?! I know, I'm blown away too. I can't believe I get to live here.

A year ago yesterday was when my life went downhill. Everything started falling apart and I began making horrible decisions. And yet, here I am. What do I have to be but grateful? These people, this God, this house... it's all more than I deserve. This Halloween far exceeds last one's, and it hasn't even begun yet!