#myMKjourney

So, here's the background:

I have been asked by many Mary Kay consultants in my life to come "get a FREE facial" or be on their "test panel for the NEW line" and so on, but I was never even remotely interested. So it was October 2016, the love of my life had just broke up with me, I had just quit a job I absolutely adored and started a new job that I was still unsure about, and school was hectic as always. I was at work one afternoon when my old store manager came into my new store. She came in with one of her friends asking me to sign up to help out her friend, Deavon, start her new Mary Kay business. At the rate my life was going during that time, nothing sounded better than a free, relaxing facial. So of course I signed up. A week or so later I show up at the Asheville Mary Kay Studio to receive my free facial, having no intention on ever using these products again- wasn't Mary Kay for old people anyways?? Before the facials started though, we had to go through the introductions of all the consultants and National Sales Director... I had never heard so many high pitch screams, annoying claps, and fake laughs in my entire life- nope, Mary Kay definitely was not for me. We finally make it through that suffering, and I can finally get my free facial. 

... with each product, my hesitant love for Mary Kay (surprisingly) began to increase....

From the cleaners, to the moisturizers, to the primers, and ultimately the CC cream foundation, my heart was low-key growing fonder by the minute. And, these annoying Mary Kay ladies, weren't actually all that bad after all. 

So after the facial I bought some product, told my consultant I would be in touch with her when I needed something else, and I thought I would be on my way. Until the next day, I received a text from the sales director asking when would be a good time for us to grab coffee.... I was not too sure at first about this- I did not want to get wrap into something I didn't want to do and I really didn't have time to add anything else to my plate. But then I agreed because what the heck, it is just one coffee date. I didn't have to do anything if I didn't want to.

So, guess who is having coffee with the Mary Kay director the next day? This girl.

That day my life changed. That one coffee date at the Starbucks inside of Ingles in Weaverville, NC gave me so much more than another job. Mary Kay has provided me with opportunities I never thought were possible. 

My MK Opportunities:

I absolutely had NO intentions of doing anything with Mary Kay. I partly did it to help out a friend, and I mainly did it to get a discount on good quality makeup that I had really fell in love with. So I placed one $600 order and sold through that within a week of initial orders.... So, my director came to me and pointed out how quickly I went through that order and suggested I place a $1,500 order next. She believed in me, more than I believed in me, and she obviously knows more about the business than I do, so I went for it. And the opportunities that has come from this were overwhelming.

• Hundreds of dollars of FREE products- both from the company and my amazing director
• A FREE weekend stay at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville, NC for four friends and I
• FREE jewelry every month I place a $600 order
• Kate Spade ipad covers, coolers, bluetooth speakers, and so much more

I have been Queen of Sales multiple weeks and achieved Sapphire STAR consultant status. I LOVE working for a company that awards you when you work- big or small. This company presents me with literally 1000's of dollars of prizes, diamond rings, AND literal free cars! It gives me opportunities to move up quickly in the business and accomplish great things fast, or I can take it slow and steady accomplishing small goals in my own timing. 

I'm my own boss. I make my own schedule. I have freedom. 

Yet, even when I do "work"- It's actually a party (literally)!

This company has given me the opportunity to sit at the feet of professional, millionaire, businesswoman are learn from them. It has surrounded me with amazing, Christian women who truly put Christ first in their business and use their business as a ministry. They truly exemplify the meaning of a Proverbs 31 Woman.

This company truly gives me the opportunity to live out the motto of:

"GOD first, family second, career third"

All because I said "yes" to one facial.

All because I said "yes" to one coffee date, which led to many more.

All because I said "yes" to #myMKlife.

Are you all in, too?

Why You NEED Skincare

All I knew about Mary Kay up until I finally (reluctantly) agreed to go receive a facial was that my grandma used it. All I knew was that my mom and aunt loved it, and that middle-aged to older women sold it. And, that the company really pushed anti-aging products.

Why did a twenty year old, college student need anti-aging products and skincare?

Well, for one, your skin starts aging in your MID-TWENTIES and studies are showing that that age is getting younger due to college.

WHAT.

Your skin also stops producing Collagen in your mid-twenties, but bad diet and stress decrease it as well. Collagen provides elasticity and firmness to your skin. Without collagen, your skin starts to become more wrinkly and saggy.

There are two types of aging:
 >Intrinsic: occurs in everyone. It gradually happens over time and includes sagging, fine lines, and
   wrinkles.
 >Extrinsic: caused by external influences, mainly from UV rays and tanning beds. This is
   preventable by ALWAYS using sunscreen. This should be some part of your daily products. Also,
   late nights at work or going out on the town are other causes, so getting good amounts of sleep help
   prevent these side effects as well.

By the time that you are TWENTY years old, you should be using products that contain antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. 

So what if you aren't in your twenties and think you are "too far" gone? There is hope for you too!
Wrinkles and sagging can also be REVERSED. Yes. Some of the same products used to prevent wrinkles can also reverse current ones, along with products made specifically to reverse these beauty marks that come with age(;

Retinol helps with intrinsic aging, it helps with slowing down the effects of aging in the skin. It helps improve the elasticity of the skin, smooth wrinkles and lines, and increase moisture. It keeps skin looking youthful, vibrate, and glowing.  It can even minimize or reduce damage already done from aging.
Tripeptides is a new breakthrough in skincare. It specifically targets skin cell renewal through the regeneration of collagen (that stuff your body quits producing and keeps your skin elastic).

Anti-aging is not the only type of skincare to consider- there is also acne to consider.
We all remember the days of puberty and the embarrassment that came with pimples, especially when your face was covered. By getting on a good skin care line specifically for acne, will help with the health of your skin and increasing your confidence level.

Allergic to everything? Want to use all natural products? There is also a skin care line for you too. It is keeps your skin being naturally healthy and glowing.

So, Mary Kay carries skin care lines that meet all of the criteria above.
First off, the TimeWise Repair line is specifically to "restore what was lost and life away the years." It is never too late to help rescue your skin and "recapture a vision of youthfulness." This 5 product line contains Tripeptides and a Retinol Night Treatment.

• The look of deep lines and wrinkles is reduced.
• Lifted facial contours appear restored.
• Youthful volume is recaptured.
• Even skin tone is revealed.
• Vital moisture is replenished.

Another line to consider is one of Mary Kay's best sellers, the TimeWise Miracle Set. This is a 4- 7 product set, depending on how much you want to include. It comes with the basic 4 products but you can add on a Microdermabrasion set and Firming Eye Cream to add more benefits. But, the basic 4 products contain 11 age-defying benefits. This set is good for you to start between your late 20's and 30's in order to slow down and put off the aging process effects. The Day Time Solution also contains 35 SPF sunscreen in order to daily protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays (which also occur in the winter btw).

The TimeWise Miracle Set is good to help prevent the aging process, where the TimeWise Repair is best to use once aging has already started.

The Botanical Effects Skin Care is another great line to consider. This 4 product line can be personalized to your specific skin needs. It is hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, contains no alcohol or synthetic dyes. The botanicals it is infused with help bring out your skin's healthy radiance.

Lastly, the Clear Proof Acne System is a 4 product line that has been clinically proven to provide clearer skin in just 7 days! This is a great system to get pre-teens or teenagers on in order to get them in the habit of using a daily skin regime.

• Clears up blemishes without irritation and helps maintain a clear complexion.
• Unclogs pores, removes excess oil and leaves skin feeling healthier.
• Fades the look of lingering acne spots.
• Attacks multiple factors that can contribute to acne breakouts.

Now to the most important part- how much is this going to cost?

To be honest, it is not going to be pocket change, but it is definitely affordable for all the benefits that come with it.

These are the prices broken down.

But, here the main concern- the other all, total prices:

• TimeWise Repair: $205 (Contact me for a $12 trial!)
• TimeWise Miracle Set: $90 (or $185 for all 7 products)
• Botanical Effects Skin Care: $58
• Clear Proof Acne System: $45

There truly is no price tag on being confident by having amazing skin.

~Invest in yourself- Invest in your skin~

www.marykay.com/hspurlin

Memories Never End

So as my first semester of college ended and I came home for a whole month for Christmas break!  It hit me one day that I technically never had to go back again (obviously I am) but the freeing fact that I did not HAVE to.  I was free (for a month)... well, as free as I can be back under my parents' roof, of course ;D
Once I got back to my hometown, moved all my stuff back in, along with all my friends from high school being back home, seeing them post snapchats and pictures of revisiting and hanging out at all the same places we did in high school with some of their best friends, catching up and laughing like nothing had changed and like they hadn't been apart for the past five months.  All I could do is reminisce about high school and miss some of my oldest friends- my classmates.

Wait, what?
Me? Miss my high school?  Miss my class?  The girl that could not get out of high school fast enough and could not stand more than half the people at her school most days?  SHE missed it?

Yes.... she did.  I missed it so much I sent out a group message (there was only 45 in my graduating class) inviting everyone over to my house for a half year reunion.

Yes. A half year reunion. (My class was never one for being "traditional" anyways)

To my surprise, most of us actually missed one another too and wanted to see everyone.  About 20-30 of them came, not including the athletes that had to return to school right after Christmas or the exchange students out of the country.  We played football, had a bonfire, ate lots of unhealthy food, watched tv, and talked for hours and hours catching everyone up on our new lives.  But as much as we talked about our new lives, we still remembered our old ones- the ones we spent with each other.  The ones most of us will never forget.  And with that, most of us (as much as we would not like to think) still have not changed a bit...
Tyler and I still have not found a way to manage to get along for more than 3 minutes, Taylor still cracks corny jokes, and Morgan still gets uncomfortable when you compliment her.  Trey is still a redneck and loves dirt (he came late because he was hunting) and Jarod, who still has his biceps, always has the craziest stories to tell. Callie is still the teachers' pet, Amanda is always as confused as I am (in class and in life) and understands my struggles fully (specifically having to pee while your nails are still wet).  And Carly is well... still Carly, she dropped a whole plate of food in my floor.  Luke still silently judges everyone when they say something dumb, and Josh always brings up my failures and laughs at them (but I always return with the comeback of 'B building stairs' and he quietly remains quiet).  Brooks is still awkward, we think he is going to outgrow this stage one day, and Anna is still there for me to make my side glares at and say comments under my breath when people get on my nerves because she always mutually agrees.  And of course, Logan still arrives late.  The sluts are still sending nudes and doing what sluts do, and its still just awkward with two exes in the same room.

This sweet reunion was supposed to be for us to stay connected and not grow apart because college changes us sometimes.  But in our time of telling each other about classes we took, friends we made, crazy nights, and near death experiences... we realized one thing- we've never really changed.  If anything, times like these remind us of who we used to be (some for the better, some for the worst).  We realized that no matter how far we go, how far we run, how hard we try, the fact is we have grown up together and have helped mold each other into the people we are today.  We were there together in elementary school when one of us were seated on the curb crying, when one of us scraped our knees on the blacktop, the girls beat the boys in soccer (every single day), when the blue team beat the grey team in 5th grade and we still remember who was on which team.  We journeyed together into middle school (God bless us all) when we were awkward, we "dated" people we should've probably never talked to, someone always tipped the canoe at the retreat (*cough* Alex every single year), followed by the time Logan got her nose busted playing soccer and then someone wearing a mask chased me while I was trying to go find help, we went to Williamsburg to meet Susan Dubeau, Caswell, Charleston, and Carowinds together and created unforgettable memories every time.  We then entered high school beyond ready just to graduate the first day of freshman year, but oh how we had so much life to live and memories to make still together.  We started out as little freshmen, continued into the awkwardness of sophomore year and the joy of parking 100 miles away, then we were upper classmen and those years just flew by.  We endured too many long, boring sports banquets, had our senior day for sports we never wanted to quit with teams we could never forget, the Mr.BCA pageant was a blast, went to prom (some of us regretting our dates, some of us not), had an unforgettable trip to Disney World together (anyone remember some of those awkward couples?? LOL), and then that brought us to graduation week.  The week went so slow, yet too fast and seems like a blur.  Seems like one day we were riding roller coasters without a care in the world because we were the happiest people at the happiest place on earth, and the next we were fighting back tears trying not to just loose it during our graduation ceremony.  I texted Anna that I was going to be late, like her and I did every morning, almost causing tears before we even made it to the school that day.  Then, standing there before I walked across the stage, I turned around to Josh for him to go over what I was supposed to do one more time, to help me get through the situation, and give me confidence in myself one last time- just like he always had.  He went over how I handshake the first person, hug the next, get my diploma, shake the principal's hand and then smile for the camera.

And just like that, 13 years of spending everyday of our lives together was over.

When I woke up the next morning I realized just how much I wished I hadn't have wanted to rush time.  I had wanted my whole life to be finished with school only to realize just how much I actually loved it there.  It was my safe place, my home.

I woke up the next morning and tweeted a quote my dad said,

"today is the first day of the rest of our lives"

and it was so true. Our new lives started Saturday June 6th, 2015 and it was the most bittersweet day.

But from that day on, we were forced to grow up. We were forced to go to college, become our own people, and practically start over.

But sometimes, its good to come back together and remember who we used to be, remember who we still are, and remember where we came from.

Class of 2015, you will forever have my heart.

Love,
A girl who didn't appreciate high school as much as she should have

Here's to Starting College...

SO I'm laying here in my dorm the night before my first day of college classes begin...

oh em gee,

what.

I feel like I just started school not long ago,
omg look how far I've come since kindergarten...
middle school....
freshman... to senior year....

Look at how many friends and family I have known and literally grown up with literally my entire life.  And now, we are scattered across the country, all starting over.

A fresh start.

That's what this really is.

I moved to a place in the middle of no where North Carolina, to a place where I know absolutely no one. I've been used to walking into a classroom and knowing everyone, and tomorrow I will walk into a classroom knowing no one.  Hoping and praying God shows me the people I'm supposed to be friends with, supposed to date, supposed to hang out with, supposed to encourage, supposed to be there for, supposed to share Jesus with.

Omg what a responsibility, what an unknown.

I am beyond excited.
I am beyond freaking out.

I've lived on campus since Friday (August 21, 2015) and starting classes tomorrow (Tuesday, August 23, 2015).  I have loved being here so far and have met a few people, everyone here has been so helpful with the FYS (first year students).  I know this is the college God has planned for me, but starting classes tomorrow is still scary. And especially since it is Health, Wellness... because I SO love physical activity and eating healthy! (Everyone that knows me knows how much I hate both of those lol).

I read this verse the night before I moved in and I absolutely love it, and even painted it onto a canvas for my dorm:

Psalms 16:8

"I keep my eyes always on the Lord.  With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

Here's to starting my college journey....

A Sneeze That Changed My Life

About a year ago my church started working with the BeaumontApartments.
I would have never guessed what an impact this outreach would have on my life or the opportunities God would provide for me through this.
When I was in 8th grade I tutored kids at the Tucker Street Apartments, but we had to stop doing that for various reasons.  And that was really hard for me because I loved working with those kids!  So during my junior year in high school when the opportunity arose for me to get to start tutoring the kids at Beaumont, I jumped on it.
The first night was definitely something to remember (LOL).  I had an idea of what we were getting ourselves into because I had worked with the Tucker Street kids before, but my youth pastor had absolutely no idea.  I knew going into the first night that we would have a good 20 or more kids (because the parents would like the free babysitting and getting the kids out of the house for a few hours), while my youth pastor was expecting for us to start out with about 5 kids.

About 35 kids showed up the first night.

Slightly more than I expected, and absolutely blew my youth pastor's mind.
We had NO clue what we were really getting ourselves into...
But God did.

We started out just tutoring the kids once a week and then bringing them to church to our normal children's program on Wednesday nights.  But then when the kids got out of school and we stop our children's program during the summer, our ministry grew into much more.

Through the local school system, during the summer while the kids were out of school, we were able to go by the cafeterias and get bag lunches for the kids, bring them to Beaumont and pass them out to all the kids.  Because like most communities in the United States, these kids go hungry unless the school system provides food.  So we began going to the Beaumont Apartments every single day for the entire summer, to pass out food and just hang out with the kids.
Towards the end of the summer we did a two day Vacation Bible School there on sight at the community.  This VBS is still some of the best couple of days of my life.  We were able to get all the kids together, sing songs with them, dance around and act crazy, play games, split into small groups, and present the Gospel straight up to these kids (and even some of their parents).  Since we were just outside in the parking lot, we were able to get to know some of the parents of the kids and other adults from the community which was an awesome ministry opportunity.  One night me and a couple of girls did sign language to Kirk Franklin's song "Lean on Me" and I have never felt the presence of God like I did in that moment.  At that moment everything was dead silent and it had nothing to do with "us" and "them", but the fact that we are all children of God in need of a Savior.

On the second night of VBS we were able to provide each child with a new backpack full of school supplies along with a new "back to school" outfit and shoes.  So much work was put into that project, but every single second was completely worth it knowing that these kids were prepared to go back to school.
During the crazy process of getting all the supplies and sorting/shopping for all the clothes and shoes, I realized that this is what I absolutely LOVE to do.  Getting all the kids' sizes, going out and shopping for them, sorting everything, making sure we had not forgotten any child- I could not have been any happier.  I realized in those moments that this was what I was called to do.  This tasks seemed so simple to me, but brought so much joy.  I was not working for the church to give me a "pat on the back" but I was working to provide these kids with things they normally would not have, and ultimately I was working, hoping that these kids/parents would come back and ask me or any of our leaders why we do what we do- and we could tell them about Jesus.  That is what it is all about.  I found so much joy in this project because I was working for Jesus and wanting nothing more than to glorify Him in everything.
After the VBS we started bringing the kids back to our church and doing a program specifically for them.  We play games, eat, and get into the Word of God, teaching these kids about Jesus.  Now don't get me wrong, I love these children to the moon and back, but they can be a pain sometimes- well honestly most of the time.  But I would not want to spend my Tuesday nights with anyone else!  These kids are my joy and being with them is the only place I want to be.

This past week I was inside the church when the kids pulled up in the vans and got out to play on the playground.  So when I started to walk up about 6 girls came running to the fence yelling my name, waiting for me to walk into the playground.
As soon as I walked through the gate,
one little girl-
who had recently moved out of the apartment complex so had not been able to come with us,
who quite frankly got on my nerves- came running up to me and jumped into my arms (which is a normal occurrence with most of these kids).  So i caught her, held her, and asked where she had been, what she had been up to, etc.
The little girl, who's name is Amiya, did not want to go run around and play on the playground, but instead just wanted me to stand and hold her.  She just wanted nothing more than in that moment to be held and have my undivided attention.  Naturally I could have put her down (being my arms were getting tired) and gone to talk to other kids, but in that moment I knew I just needed to hold her.  Sometimes that is all these kids really need, someone to show them what love looks like.
Amiya then puts her hands around my neck and head on my shoulder after telling me she had been sick, so I knew she was tired and did not feel good.
So I just stood there holding her.
She then leans up and I figured she was about to want to get down and play, but instead, she looks at me and sneezes.
All over me.
Then puts her head right back down.
But instead of freaking out and thinking about how gross that is and how I am going to get sick,
My literal first thought was:
"I am so blessed. I don't think it is possible to love these children anymore than I already do. I can not believe God has picked me to be able to work with this ministry."

After I just stood there in awe of God's blessing and the opportunities He has given me to work with these kids,  I simply replied "Bless you" and then almost as like an after thought and nonchalantly, I thought "This girl literally just sneezed all over me.... hopefully I won't get sick"

This was the moment I knew I was called into ministry.

This was the moment I knew that this was what I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing- spending time with, loving on, and showing children Jesus.

We then went inside and continued on with the night.  While they were eating she called me over because she wanted to sit on my lap.  So she's sitting on my lap, eating her hot dog, and drinking her juice box when she misses her mouth and like half a carton of apple juice goes all over my pants.
But in that moment, I could care less.
They are just pants, they can be washed, it is no big deal.

These are the moments I live for.
The moments when God gives me patience with these kids.
The moments when God shows me how much He loves me by how much I love these kids (& that is ultimately because Christ has loved me first!)

Ministry is messy.  Ministry never goes "as planned" because God will ALWAYS wreck our plans in order to make them HIS plans.  If the ministry I serve in isn't messy, then I want no part.  Our goal is to show these kids the love of Jesus, and ultimately for them to have a relationship with Him.  And whatever it takes for God to get us there, then lets do it!

If it takes spilled juice boxes and being covered by sneezes for kids to see Jesus, then bring 'em on! 

#respectandhonor

     I spent New Years Eve at Liberty University at Winterfest.  I have gone for the past three years and it is always one of the most awesome times of my year.  You end one year on a good note praising Jesus and start the next year still praising Him.  They have amazing bands and its always a great bonding time for your youth group (I know some of my favorite memories have come from it).

     This year For King and Country preformed, who I automatically love because they have Australian accents and are amazing musicians.  But they are now encouraging people to join the #respectandhonor movement, which is better explained in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_2cK-aU0Us

      This past year has definitely been one to remember.  I am not the same person I was when I started 2014, nor am I ending it with the same people.  2014 has brought some good memories but it also brought pain and disappointment.  After hearing For King and Country and being reminded of what was said in the video, I realized this past year I strayed far away from the fact that I am a Daughter of the King.  I do deserve respect. I do deserve honor. And I will settle for nothing less than that.  This past year I let other people tell me who I was and let them tell me how much I was worth.  I lowered my standards for someone thinking that they would rise above... don't do that.  NEVER settle for anything less than you deserve.  My worth is no longer found in a relationship, or in a boyfriend.  My worth is found completely in Jesus Christ. Because He think that I'm to die for.
      I not only love this movement because of the way the guy says "Honor" (because his accent is so awesome), but I love this movement that For King and Country is doing because it includes the guys as well.  Not only are they telling girls that they are priceless, but they are calling guys to step up and become the men of God that they are supposed to be.  They are challenging guys to no longer sit back, be lazy, and disrespectful, but instead to stand up, rise up, and become the respectful men of God they are called to be. Real men love Jesus, so I have such high respect for the guys that do take this challenge and join the movement- I really appreciate you.  Seeing all the guys there that decided to buy the bracelet and hopefully live out the meaning behind it was an awesome and encouraging thing to see.  It just proves the chivalry is not dead.

Girls, you are worth so much more and if some boy does not know how to respect and honor you then do not waste your time! Let them become the man of God they are supposed to be and if its meant to be then y'all get together. But do not settle for someone thinking "Oh, well they will get it together eventually" because if you have settled for them as they are, then what is going to make them want to become better?  Don't settle.  It's not your job to make them into a man.  Only with Jesus will they become a respectful man of God that loves and honors you. Which is what you completely deserve.

I deserve respect. I deserve honor. And I will settle for nothing less. Because I deserve better.

Thankfulness

I'm starting this at the beginning of November, but it won't be posted until the end of the month. Since Thanksgiving is this month, I'm going to write down one thing each day that I am thankful for.

Ephesians 5:20

"Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Day 1: October. It's my favorite month and I'm super thankful for the awesome memories I made.

Day 2: Friends that don't leave my side, even when I do/say stupid things and am difficult to get along with 

Day 3: The opportunities I get to serve and bring glory to my Savior, Jesus Christ. (I am definitely NOT worthy!)

Day 4: Friends that go out of their way to make me laugh and bring a smile to my face.

Day 5: Restored relationships (relationships I thought could never be mended, but Jesus came in, restored them, and forgiveness came).

Day 6: My amazing soccer team that has definitely become more than just my team but my family.

Day 7: Football. It has become one of my favorite things to watch/go to. So many memories and so much fun is always had at the games.

Day 8: Food. Enough said.

Day 9: God's love. Cliche´ I know, but Romans 5:8 is like crazy. God loved me while I was a worthless sinner! That is an unfathomable kind of love... 

Day 10: The new black sweater I'm wearing right now. It's so soft and warm, its just great. (I'm also thankful for all my other clothes too... my sweater is just really on point right now though)

Day 11: My church. It has brought some pretty awesome people into my life.

Day 12: My sisters. They have always been there and supported me.

Day 13: The teachers at my school. They genuinely love and care about me. They aren't only my teachers, but my friends as well.

Day 14: Tennessee. I love the ministry I get the opportunity to work with there and the people I have gotten to meet. Its just a good place to be able to get away for a while.

Day 15: Unofficial big brothers that are always looking out for me.

Day 16: God's forgiveness. I screw up- a lot. But He is always there with open arms to bring me back to Him.

Day 17:  God's plan. Even when I don't understand He is working for my good

Day 18: Heat. It is such a fantastic thing when it's 20 degrees or below in the mornings

Day 19: My clean house. I have the ability to clean it & that feeling when it's finally done is the best.

Day 20: The hard times in life... They've made me who I am and brought me closer to Christ

Day 21: Bonfires. They are just always so much fun and memories are always made

Day 22: Old friends. Even though I don't see them all the time, when I do see them its like we were never apart

Day 23: My daddy. He has always been such a great example of a hard working, Godly, respected man. I could not have asked for a better dad<3

Day 24: My car. It gets me where I need to be and doesn't judge my super embarrassing white girl jam sessions.

Day 25: A much needed Thanksgiving break!

Day 26: My awesome mom who does so much for our family and is a true example of a Proverbs 31 woman.

Day 27: My life and everything in it. Its not perfect, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.