20 July 2009

a taste of Europe

Summer makes me want to travel, and since I can't afford that, the next best thing is finding different countries in my backyard. Originally I was going to go to a European cafe that serves turkish coffee (my fav!) but they were closed for construction. Instead I wandered down to chocolaterie Stam for gelato, complimentary coffee and chocolates. My good friend Regina accompanied me on my journey, and we enjoyed a cool evening on the patio sipping our coffee and chatting

just chillin :)

never say no to free chocolate!


ah, this is the life.

11 July 2009

if only I could pull this off...

06 July 2009

from the mouths of babes

Kids. They say the funniest things...really they do! I met three little girls this past weekend, and we became fast friends. I didn't mind, because being a big sister is one of my favorite roles to play. We went from introductions, to skipping down the sidewalk, holding hands and chattering excitedly about anything and everything. Soon the questions started coming. "Where were you born?" "How old are you?", which progressed into "Have you ever been proposed to before?" (Interestingly enough, three different individuals have said the words, but it was never for real) Logically, the next question to follow was: "Is there anyone that you want to propose to you?" I gently explained that I was not dating, but hoped for a proposal someday, with no on in particular in mind. To an eleven year old girl, this was simply unbelievable. Twenty-five years old, and no boyfriend?? Next thing I know, I'm being informed that she knows a guy who is twenty-six and currently has no girlfriend. In her matter of fact voice she mused that maybe "you two could be a match." Flattered as I was that she was looking out for me, this seems doubtful seeing as he lives in KC. I let her know that certainly appreciated the effort thought. Next time I'm in the area I'll have to look him up...except I forgot to get his number. Darn.

All of this got me to thinking though and I came across something I wrote in my journal over a year ago. It was a good reminder, so I'm posting it as food for thought.

~ I think I'm in love with love...or the idea of it. Society doesn't help, but I can't place the blame on anyone but myself. Love (or the idea of love) seems to hold security, a sense of belonging, a certain adventure. I wouldn't call myself a romantic, but I know I'm capable of building fantasies and daydreaming about how I perceive love...
But I pose this question; wouldn't it be a much better use of my time to discover more about the character of the One who is love? Rather than building castles in the sky and planning my future, I should be striving to know my Sovereign Father who knows what is best for me...because it is better than anything I could ever imagine. I am His, a daughter of the King. And He loves me. so. very. much. ~