Today I am...{3}

Today I am...

(and lately I have been...)

{Writing}

I'm doing this daily scripture writing plan for January:

It's fun and super easy, plus it only takes a few minutes every day!

{Reading}

This year I'm reading through my Bible

I'm also reading North & South

{Listening}

Lately it's been Pentatonix because their Pandora Christmas channel is like my favorite, but then Fernando Ortega, and some Hammered Dulcimer music.

Also one of my favorite hymns that someone sang as special music last Sunday, Little is Much if God is in it.

{Watching}

For a while I've been watching Once Upon a Time, and Heartland.

For Christmas we watched a lot of different Christmas movies.

The latest movie I saw was Beauty and the Briefcase.

I got the new Cinderella movie, and Inside Out for Christmas.

{Looking}

Because Pinterest is amazing, I've been searching for animal blankets to crochet.

{Learning}

How to drive.

{Feeling}

A lot of things. I main thing is I've been tired, and almost depressed. I think it's the time of year, winter just gets me down usually but this year there's no snow, and I'm bummed. 

{Anticipating}

Having a whole week off of work! I wasn't happy at first but now I'm really looking forward to it, and starting to plan how I'm going to spend it, and what crafts I'm going to get done. 

{Wishing}

I'm wishing I had a 5-year journal. And that there were more hours in the day. 

{Loving}

Warm hoodies and socks. Also, I got a new king size fleece blanket for Christmas. It's really warm. I also love sleeping. Sleeping is good. 

What have you been doing lately?

MissBea

Hello, Goodbye, Hello

Originally my post was called Hello 2015 but since it is now 2016, I figured I better change it.
Here is the original post, with some thoughts added on. Enjoy!


When did time start moving so quickly? And yet, sometimes so slowly?

I can't help thinking, "Oh, how slow time goes!", yet it speeds away, never to be seen again.

It's a strange phenomena, what makes time go slowly, yet quickly? 

Could it be our minds playing tricks?

Is time really the same as it's always been?

2014 sped away, and left me with questions like, Where has the time gone?

What did I really do last year? Was I productive? 

But then I remember that year is gone, it came to a quiet close as a new year started.

Highlights of 2014

Working for a ministry is so amazingly wonderful, but until late this past year I didn't know it.

I had been working there a year before I even realized how blessed I was to be in a place working side by side with fellow Christians that I know and love.

I've had ups and downs, mostly emotional, but I've grown closer to God through it all, and that's what really matters.

I've gained new friends, and seen a few go, adjusting isn't always easy, but we'll get through it together. 

Goals and Aspirations of 2015

I have these goals written out, and I'm not saying I'll be perfect at any of them, but I'm giving it my best shot, and I'll update on how they're going.

Read the whole Bible
Memorize 60 Bible verses (5 a month)
Read 6 "novels" I'm giving myself 2 months to finish 1 - so far my list consists of North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell, Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Wives & Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell
Open an Etsy shop sometime in July, that gives me plenty of time to make some things to sell.

These are just some of my main goals, I have others, but they're more personal.


Highlights of 2015
I turned 19, got new glasses but most importantly contacts!
I've been working for 2 years now, there's been ups and downs, but overall God has blessed me through it all. I've learned and have grown so much over the past 2 years but the best part is my amazing co-workers!
In October I got my driving permit, and am learning to drive. Driving is fun but frustrating, I'm having trouble with backing up, my aim is not so good.
We had a good Christmas, and a happy New Year as well, and I'm so looking forward to what God has in store for my family in 2016!


Goals and Aspirations of 2016
Read through the Bible (I never ended up finishing last year)
My reading list for 2016: North & South, Wives & Daughters, Little Women, Pride & Prejudice, Persuasion, A Christmas Carol, The Chronicles of Narnia.
Start crafting more
Save money
Get my Licence


My main theme of 2016 is from these quotes:

"Don't you dare shrink yourself for someone else's comfort. Do not become small for people who refuse to grow."  


"Let your love for God change the world, but never let the world change your love for God."


"God said, "Be still and know" not, "Freak out and question."



Have a wonderful year, 2016 and may God bless you and your families richly in this new year!
Miss Bea

Your Grace Still Amazes Me...

The little things in life, the things we should be grateful for but aren't, those things that don't quite go our way...why don't we praise God for them? Why not give God the glory in ALL things, not just when they go our way, but especially when they don't.

Why Not?

I was going to do this on Thursday and title it "Thankful Thursday" but why not post it now?

These are a few things I'm thankful for...okay more than a few. =)

Monday walks (though they don't exist anymore...)

Rides with my dad to the post office (although it was 7 years ago)

Playing Lego's with my brother (Demolition derby and sword fights to name 2)

Bananagrams

My Camera

Twinkies

Friends

Music (hence the title of this post)

Colorful Christmas Lights

My Dad

Snowflakes

Strawberries

Algebra =D

Crafts

Cute little Kitten Calendars

Video Games

Pussy Cats

Classical Music

(For school I'm learning about the Masterpieces of Western Music)

Christmas Presents

White Chocolate Raspberry Scones

Flowers

Sleepovers

Fireworks

Quotes

Movies

Sunsets

Shopping

(even though sometimes I really really dislike it)

Toys

Books

Dirt

The Smell of Fresh Cut Wood

Rocks

(they fascinate me)

Pianos

New Glasses

Cookies

The Bible

Notebooks

Comics

Summer Camps

Bugs

Pizza

Letters and Cards from Friends

Penguins

and last but not least,

My Savior

What are YOU thankful for?

(very sorry for the length of this post, it had to be done=)

Yours Truly,

Miss Bea

The Grinch

"Inside a snowflake like the one on your sleeve, there happened a story you must see to believe."

"I'm glad he took our presents. You can't hurt Christmas, Mr. Mayor, because it isn't about the... the gifts or the contest or the fancy lights. That's what Cindy's been trying to tell everyone... and me. I don't need anything more for Christmas than this right here: my family."

Narrator: "The Whos young and old would sit down to a feast, and they'll feast, and they'll feast."
The Grinch: "And they'll feast, feast, feast, feast. They'll eat their Who-Pudding and rare Who-Roast Beast. But that's something I just cannot stand in the least. Oh, no. I'M SPEAKING IN RHYME!"

"It's because I'm green isn't it?"

Narrator: "And the more the Grinch thought of what Christmas would bring, the more the Grinch thought..."
The Grinch: "I must stop this whole thing!"
The Grinch: "Why, for year after year I've put up with it now. I must stop this Christmas from coming... but how? I MEAN... in what way?"

The Grinch: "It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags."
Narrator: "The Grinch thought of something he hadn't before."
The Grinch: "Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas..."
Narrator: "He thought"
The Grinch: "...means a little bit more."

Cindy Lou Who: "We're gonna crash!"
The Grinch: "Now you listen to me, young lady! Even if we're *horribly mangled*, there'll be no sad faces on Christmas."

Cindy Lou Who: "Santa?"
The Grinch: "WHAT?"
Cindy Lou Who: "Don't forget the Grinch. I know he's mean and hairy and smelly. His hands might be cold and clammy, but I think he's actually kinda... sweet."
The Grinch: "SWEET? You think he's sweet?"
Cindy Lou Who: [nods] "Merry Christmas, Santa."
[goes upstairs]
The Grinch: "Nice kid... baaad judge of character."

"For the next 5 minutes only, 99% off!"

"What's that stench? It's fantastic."

"Those Whos are hard to frazzle, Max. But, we did our worst, and that's all that matters."

This is one of my favorites! =)

In Christ,

Miss Bea

Sweet Pussy Cats

Hi there everyone!
I hope you enjoy seeing my sweet pussy cats! :)

Gertrude: (The older of the two)

Age: 18-ish
Eye Color: Gold
Occupation: Momma kitty to her "kittens" (my family), Super cute alarm clock. :)
Likes: Food, sleeping in the sun, and attention.
Dislikes: Being held, baths, and Gunther



Gunther: (The younger of the two)

Look at that face!

Age: 6 yrs. old
Eye Color: Green
Occupation: Macho scared-y cat and wanna be outdoor kitty. :P
Likes: Popsicles, purring and being held.
Dislikes: Baths, rain and bananas.



Ship Captain: "I tawt I taw a putty tat."
Tweety: "You did! You did tee a putty tat!" ~ Looney Tunes

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. ~ Philippians 4:4

I hope you all have a great week end! :)
In Christ,
Miss Bea