January 26, 2012

"Instead of rushing to pursue a goal, take time to talk with me about it. I realize that striving to achieve comes almost as naturally to you as breathing. When a goal grabs your attentions, your instinct is to "go for it" without really thinking it through. You may invest a lot of time and energy in the endeavor only later realizing that it was the wrong pursuit. But when you take the time to first discuss matters with me, you experience much more satisfaction."

** This is such a true statement in my life especially now being in NYC. You do things as fast as you can because that is just how people work up here. They don't exactly take a lot of time to stop and enjoy/marvel over what God has created for their lives. Just a constant reminder your perspective in life should always a line with the Lord's plan not yours. Just thought this was good, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the busy things we are all doing!!

**Will post about life in the Big Apple soon!! OH ALSO BIG THING WILL START TO POST MORE PICS ON ACCOUNT OF DAD!! HE SAYS " your  blog needs more pictures" haha coming soon dad!!!

HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY!!

Yesterday was my precious grandmother's birthday!! Happy Happy Birthday Suggie!! I spoke with her and ask that you all keep Walt in your thoughts and prayers!!! Love you both!!

CENTRAL PARK!!!

The Weekend!!!

We had have very epic weekend this past week!!! Friday I was off, I searched for a job, still no luck and went to gym for a long while! We ate dinner at the Webster and it was surprisingly very good! Friday we went out with some friends we've me here!!

Saturday we got up and ran to central park and then ran around the park! That was so fun! It was and extremely nice day!!! That afternoon we ventured to HARLEM!! haha to yes go to the target! It was an unforgettable experience that is for sure! That night we hung out again and Sunday I got up and ran to canal st. It was about 6 miles total but I ran along the hudson river. *which i later found out walt said it was extremely unsafe but there were a lot of joggers out that day* that afternoon we decided it'd be a great idea to venture out to CONEY ISLAND!! ha well it was freezing. A subway decal broke down so we had to ride on a bus to another subway station and of course WE MET A NEW FRIEND!!!! He worked security at coney! He was telling us all about the free stuff we could do, he even gave us his homemade business cards!!! sweet!!  Monday we got on the subway and went to wall st! that was a lot of fun! we walked around down there, went into the Tiffany&Co. (bad decision) of course we made a little friend (MARGO) while we were there! I can prob. tell you anything you would like to know about Tiffanys!!! Then we hopped back on the subway went to time square shopped around and then walked about 30 blocks to a place called Chelsea! It was adorable! We went to the Chelsea market and it was an inside little market that had all kinds of bakeries, chocolate bars, salad places it was a cute fun area! that night we stayed in... We were exaughisted!

Tuesday work day was just ok! We worked out after and i'm and sadly going to bed! Love you all very much!!

Special thank you to Suggie!!! I think everytime i open my mailbox my face lights up like a christmas tree!!!! You are the greatest!! she has literally sent me mail everyday!!!! People at the Webster are starting to get jealous!! Oh yes and I took your cookies down stairs with me! and now i have new friends!!!!!

Aunt Sharon!! Loved your letter!! Can't wait to write you another boring letter back haha

OK FAST FORWARD LET ME CATCH YOU UP TO DATE!!!

So the rest of my 1st week was just okay. Its long hours and a lot of quick things that are most of the time stressful. 

Things I do at work.... 

We basically are in charge of free advertisement (which i've learned that is what Public Relations is for those of you who wanted to know i.e= Joseph Harvard) anywho... We do all kinds of things for magazines, basically pulling outfits together and getting them to magazines like Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, etc etc.. also pulling outfits for celebrities to wear!!! Rooney Mara = she stared in the movie "girl with the dragon tattoo" just recently wore one of Michael's dresses to the premiere in Germany! (it was all over E news! then we got it back yesterday I got to touch it!! haha) anyways lots of that and also running errands! 

The webster is ok, I've actually had a chance to meet some girls!! I talk to everyone I ride in the elevator with haha of course!!! I was actually wearing an ADPI sweat shirt to dinner on Sunday and a girl who went to Virginia Tech introduced herself to me... she was an ADPI there as well!!! 

Speaking of elevators... this is a neat story! I had heard of a mexican restaurant that was recommended by someone here and I was at work in the elevator and a man was talking about it. So you know me.... I interrupted the conversation and asked him if he thought it was a good place to go. He immediately said yes followed by "where are you from" haha (can't get away from my southern accent apparently) and I said "Alabama" he said "oh I went to school in Alabama" so I of course asked "where" he said "AUBURN" and I said "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (seriously a little squeal was involved) I GO THERE" and anyway we got to talking and it turns out he went to architecture school at AU and he is now building Oscar De La Renta’s Office building just above ours!! Haha how crazy small world!! Such a as my mom would say “favor from the lord!!!!”

The weekend went by Katherine and I ran in central park and went to dinner with some friends we’ve met through work!!!

This week work has been fine! Same ole!!!

This is rather EXCITING FOR ME!! My sweet mother bought a gym membership for me while she was here and I have been like EVERYDAY! Its amazing!! Today I got off work at 3 and got to go to a kickboxing class, which really helped me relieve some stress from this week!!

Tomorrow is Job hunting day!! Say a prayer for me!!

This weekend we are going to long Island, a girl we work with lives there! And Sunday we are going to RUN THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE! However, when I told my lil. Angel (lacey williams) she said “have you clocked that? How far?” haha! I will keep you posted on that one lac!!!

Anyways so far so good!! Please keep My Uncle Chris in your prayers and my grandmother!!! UC is doing well but I think he may be getting a little bored… (he has gotten very good at texting me!!) haha *****SEND HIM A TEXT IF YOU THINK ABOU IT!!!

Love you all will def. be keeping you posted!!! Suggie and Walt thank you for always checking the weather for me and taking virtual tours!! I love your letters!! Prob. I will get a text tomorrow from them telling me how far the Brooklyn Bridge is!!! Haha

Love you all!!! Praying for everyone daily!! 

PS!!! BRICK HOUSE GIRLSSSS WHEN I GET HOME Spaghetti
NIGHT!! GLAD I GOT TO TALK TO YOU ALL!!! 

Shout out to the City from my window!!

This is the View from my room! Just so you all can feel like your here with me!!! This view is also truly a blessing! My friend Katherine is on the 3rd floor and she has the view of a building. 

January 3, 2012

Tuesday was much harder for me to get up! Monday I worked from 7am-7pm, needless to say I slept like a baby!! Today my devotion was very much another appropriate one! (and I want all of you to know that with out these devotions and of course all of your supportive emails, letters, and texts I would not be able to get through my days!!) So here goes… “Your awareness of your deep need for me is a profound strength. People who think they don’t’ need me are in serious trouble, because they rely on their own insufficient abilities. I am training you to depend on me-your strength. (when I read this, immediately I thought, well ok Lord your exactly right, you’ve put me in the middle of a enormous city where I literally know no one! What a great opportunity to shake me from my comforts.) It goes on to say this “Living in a fallen world can weigh you down. However, as you keep looking to me, I make your feet like the feet of a deer. (Chase would enjoy that one! Haha) I lighten your load so much that you hardly notice the jagged rocks beneath your feet or the steepness of your ascent. Before you know it, you are on the high places with me!  You need to remember that I am Sovereign. I will not help you go along a path that is not my choice for you. So its vital to commit your way to me, asking me to lead each step of the way. This is how you collaborate with me as I enable you to go on the heights.”

My prayer today is this: talk to him, pray with him. He is there with you and for you always! He wants to hear from us so that he can lead us! He is never going to give you a task you can’t handle. (trust me, I think about it every time I am forced to get on to the scary subway!!) haha!!

Lots of love and smiles always!!! 

January 2, 2012

FIRST DAY OF WORK!!!

I didn't sleep at all the first night, nerves and so much built up anticipation kept me wide awake. That morning I got up, got dressed and my devotion was this... (which at the time it didn't mean as much to me) "I want to make your life a glorious adventure, but you must stop striving for a lifestyle that feels safe. I know how ambivalent your heart is in all of this. You long or adventure that a life abandoned to me can be, and at the same time, you cling to old ways because change frightens you. Though you feel safest when your life is predictable and things seem to be under control, I want you to break free and discover adventures i have planned for you. (little did I know my first day at work was going to be some sort of "adventure") It goes on to say this "When unexpected events shake up your routines, rejoice. This is exactly what you need, to wake you up and pint you toward me. Recognize that you are the threshold of a new adventure, and that I will be with you each step of the way. As we venture abandon yourself to me, the more exuberantly you can experience my love."

Needless to say I worked from 7am-7pm with out breaks, and it was definitely and adventure that woke me up. I had to share with you all the devotion because it really brought peace and comfort to me through out the day, when I didn't think I was going to be able to take another step!!!

After work Mom and I went to this Mexican Restaurant Lucy's! It was cute! and Then we both hit the hay!

January 1, 2012

I flew out of the Atlanta Airport Jan. 1st, this is when the adventure truly "TOOK OFF!"  I had my faithful side kicks along to see me off Lacey Williams and Chase Harvard! Mom and Dad met Lac, Chase and I at the airport!!

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Finally Around 5 P.M. Mom and I landed in the Newark Airport in New Jersey!!! 

WE HAVE ARRIVED!