Would so love to have an ivory scarf...it goes with pretty much everything :)
Prints always add that lovely pop of color and fun!
At first I wasn't too sure about these infinity scarves, but I'm kinda falling in love with them:)
Monday, October 31, 2011
It's Becoming Scarf Weather...
And this makes me super happy!!! Scarfs are the perfect fall and winter accessory. I love love love them, and I love to wear them. Seriously though, scarves are amazing and I love that I can start wearing them again:)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
The Problem with Technology Is...
When I actually have to write something in class my hand hurts like crazy.
For the most part I use my computer for everything. Taking notes in class, making to do lists, typing up my homework, research, and many other things. And because of this, when I have to take a test and write for it my hand cramps up like super fast. As in today when I was taking a Cross-Cultural exam. I swear I had to stop and take a break like at least 10 times. And now my hand really hurts.
All I can say is that these are the problems of a fist world kid!
For the most part I use my computer for everything. Taking notes in class, making to do lists, typing up my homework, research, and many other things. And because of this, when I have to take a test and write for it my hand cramps up like super fast. As in today when I was taking a Cross-Cultural exam. I swear I had to stop and take a break like at least 10 times. And now my hand really hurts.
All I can say is that these are the problems of a fist world kid!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
I Know It Took Me A While But.....
I FINALLY DID IT MATTIE LEE!! I finally hung up the picture of my name painted in China! And let me tell you I LOVE IT!!!! It's perfect, it's amazing, and it fits my room just right! You did the most perfect job in getting this for me!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Forgiveness Much?
This season of life for me has been one that is focusing so much on forgiveness. Whether it is me having to ask for forgiveness, or having to forgive others, it has been one thing that constantly is coming up in life. As posted early this semester I stated that this was going to be a hard semester that I was not looking forward to at all. I was terrified to come back and that was not a joke.
It has taken me the past 2 and a half months for me to be able to say that I am glad I am here, and this is the place the God needs me. I have had to face many people I did not want to see and I have learned that I can overcome them. God has worked a lot on my heart and it has been awesome.
I have learned to forgive those who have wronged me, even though it was probably one of the hardest things for me to do. And while it was so hard, it has been one of the best things I have done in a long time. You never realize how much is on your shoulders until you finally let it all go. I am so thankful for the chance to do that and move on with my life.
While I cannot say that I am back to 100% Mosby, I am working on it and I am finding who I am. I love me and I love being able to show my true self to those around me.
It has taken me the past 2 and a half months for me to be able to say that I am glad I am here, and this is the place the God needs me. I have had to face many people I did not want to see and I have learned that I can overcome them. God has worked a lot on my heart and it has been awesome.
I have learned to forgive those who have wronged me, even though it was probably one of the hardest things for me to do. And while it was so hard, it has been one of the best things I have done in a long time. You never realize how much is on your shoulders until you finally let it all go. I am so thankful for the chance to do that and move on with my life.
While I cannot say that I am back to 100% Mosby, I am working on it and I am finding who I am. I love me and I love being able to show my true self to those around me.
Monday, October 3, 2011
A Cross Cultural Experience
This weekend was to say the least a "Cross Cultural Experience". Being in Cross Cultural Psychology, we have to experience the semester things that are "cross cultural" to us. One of these experiences is going down to Atlanta, Georgia with the class and professor in order to work with a ministry who work with the homeless. We also go and see the National Historic Site for Martin Luther King Jr. Now I decided to go on this trip this past weekend, and to say the least it was major cultural experience for me.
We left Friday afternoon and drove the 5 hours to right outside of Atlanta. We were told ahead of time that we would be staying at a cabin...and this was a cabin. It was not too bad, but for this girl it was roughing it a bit. We met with the ladies who run "Get Real Ministries". They gave us the low down on their ministry and what we would be doing the next day in down town Atlanta.
The next morning we woke up early and left for down town. When we got there we parked near where many homeless people were. We all got out of the vans and went to go talk to the people. We had gloves, hats, t-shirts, food, and toiletries to hand out to them as well. For those of you who know me well, you know that this is way out of my comfort zone. But soon I got into things and started meeting some pretty interesting people.
One of the first men a friend and I walked up to was named Price. Now Price was one very interesting man. He has a heart for the Lord and knows what is going on. He was so excited to share with us that he has a grandchild on the way and that he was working towards earning enough money to make it down to New Orleans to see his daughter and grandchild. Now this man had one of the best personalities! For the rest of the time we were there, he would come up to me by yelling my name down the street and be like "Mosby! I have a joke for you. What do you call a cow with no legs?" And these went on and on. I can honestly say I'm glad I met Price and got to know his story, and was able to bless him with the things he needs to help turn his life around.
Now there were a couple people I met who broke my heart into pieces. The first was Jasmine, a 2 year old little girl who was out on the street with her mother. Seeing a child out there tore me to pieces. It was all I could do to not cry. All Jasmine wanted was to be played with, and for that short amount of time I was with her thats what we did. She was a happy baby, and had the best smile in the world. We hugged on her and loved on her just to make two hours of her day better. I pray that that little girl will one day be able to overcome all of this and be the kind of person I know she can be.
Another woman I met also broke my heart. Her name is Crystal. When we saw her we knew we had to walk up to her. You could tell immediately that Crystal has had a hard life, especially recently. She had a huge black eye and looked extremely skinny. We sat down to talk to her and she was very open with telling us her story. She started with going back to 8 years ago when she had a baby. She named her baby Audrey Grace. Now she loved this child more than you could know, and that could be seen just through her eyes. When Audrey Grace was 3 months old Crystal decided to leave her child with her mother because she did not want to impress her lifestyle onto Audrey Grace. She didn't want her problems to become Audrey Grace's problems. She has not seen her daughter since then. She says she is trying to get her life back together, and God willing will one day see her daughter again. You could tell this woman loved God, but some of her viewpoints were really messed up. She told us she had been raped, beaten, had her throat slit, and many other things, but it was ok she was doing it for God. She said she could take a beating from someone if need be because she knew there was a chance she could show them God. Love her heart, but this is so not right. God does not want us to go through all of that. We tried to tell her this but she insisted it was ok. Please be praying hard for Crystal and her daughter. She has been on my heart everyday since I met her. And I pray that one day this life of torture will be over or her, and she will get to be with her daughter again.
Many many other events occurred this weekend that were seriously amazing. God works in awesome ways and I will one day share those with you all. But for now that was my Cross Cultural experience.
We left Friday afternoon and drove the 5 hours to right outside of Atlanta. We were told ahead of time that we would be staying at a cabin...and this was a cabin. It was not too bad, but for this girl it was roughing it a bit. We met with the ladies who run "Get Real Ministries". They gave us the low down on their ministry and what we would be doing the next day in down town Atlanta.
The next morning we woke up early and left for down town. When we got there we parked near where many homeless people were. We all got out of the vans and went to go talk to the people. We had gloves, hats, t-shirts, food, and toiletries to hand out to them as well. For those of you who know me well, you know that this is way out of my comfort zone. But soon I got into things and started meeting some pretty interesting people.
One of the first men a friend and I walked up to was named Price. Now Price was one very interesting man. He has a heart for the Lord and knows what is going on. He was so excited to share with us that he has a grandchild on the way and that he was working towards earning enough money to make it down to New Orleans to see his daughter and grandchild. Now this man had one of the best personalities! For the rest of the time we were there, he would come up to me by yelling my name down the street and be like "Mosby! I have a joke for you. What do you call a cow with no legs?" And these went on and on. I can honestly say I'm glad I met Price and got to know his story, and was able to bless him with the things he needs to help turn his life around.
Now there were a couple people I met who broke my heart into pieces. The first was Jasmine, a 2 year old little girl who was out on the street with her mother. Seeing a child out there tore me to pieces. It was all I could do to not cry. All Jasmine wanted was to be played with, and for that short amount of time I was with her thats what we did. She was a happy baby, and had the best smile in the world. We hugged on her and loved on her just to make two hours of her day better. I pray that that little girl will one day be able to overcome all of this and be the kind of person I know she can be.
Another woman I met also broke my heart. Her name is Crystal. When we saw her we knew we had to walk up to her. You could tell immediately that Crystal has had a hard life, especially recently. She had a huge black eye and looked extremely skinny. We sat down to talk to her and she was very open with telling us her story. She started with going back to 8 years ago when she had a baby. She named her baby Audrey Grace. Now she loved this child more than you could know, and that could be seen just through her eyes. When Audrey Grace was 3 months old Crystal decided to leave her child with her mother because she did not want to impress her lifestyle onto Audrey Grace. She didn't want her problems to become Audrey Grace's problems. She has not seen her daughter since then. She says she is trying to get her life back together, and God willing will one day see her daughter again. You could tell this woman loved God, but some of her viewpoints were really messed up. She told us she had been raped, beaten, had her throat slit, and many other things, but it was ok she was doing it for God. She said she could take a beating from someone if need be because she knew there was a chance she could show them God. Love her heart, but this is so not right. God does not want us to go through all of that. We tried to tell her this but she insisted it was ok. Please be praying hard for Crystal and her daughter. She has been on my heart everyday since I met her. And I pray that one day this life of torture will be over or her, and she will get to be with her daughter again.
Many many other events occurred this weekend that were seriously amazing. God works in awesome ways and I will one day share those with you all. But for now that was my Cross Cultural experience.
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