A Candle in the Wind

11:17 PM Es Elle 0 Comments

I suppose there are events that happen in every person's life that you always remember when and where you were when that event happened. August 31, 1997, Princess Diana had a car accident and passed away hours later. For me, I will never forget the moment I found out about this tragedy.  My mother came into my room, woke me up and shared with me the horrible truth. I remember watching her funeral on television and hearing Elton John sing "Candle in the Wind."  You could say I was about as girly as a little girl could be, so naturally I pretended to be a Princess and my parents always told me my name meant "Princess" and that I was "their Princess." I always admired Princess Diana and thought that not only was she a beautiful woman but she had such a tremendous compassion for humanity. I felt like I could relate to her, not by actually being a princess but, perhaps, because she had a strong conviction to help the homeless and children in need and she was actually doing something about it. She established many charities and helped with the needy all over the world. Princess Diana did not have the perfect life but she used everything she was given to try and make the world a better place. I have so much respect for her, in doing so. I dedicate my blog today to the Princess of Wales on the 14th Anniversary of her pass. Rest in peace, Princess Diana.


Lady Diana's Natural Beauty

 With Harry and William

  With Mother Teresa, being caregivers across the world
                                                                Dancing with John Travolta at the White House

 Diana: Princess of Wales

Quote of the Night: The worst illness of our time is that so many people have to suffer from not ever being loved - Princess Diana

 

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*Woofstock*

7:59 PM Es Elle 1 Comments

I hope you all had a good {GREAT} weekend! I know it is Tuesday but I had company and it's hard for me to make time to blog when people come into town to visit. Woofstock was this weekend on Saturday and I went and took Coco. Woofstock is where one Saturday of the year the local Humane Society brings dogs of all kinds and ages to hopefully be taken to a good home. They have dog tents set up everywhere of local businesses that apply to the doggie lifestyle. They had a couple bands playing and plenty of good food! Everyone brought their dogs out and Coco had a blast! Sunday I went to Church of the Highlands Auburn campus with Elizabeth (my roommate) and Mark for the first time and it was absolutely amazing! I have been watching it live online but there is nothing like actually being there. I am so glad that we went together and I now have a place that I can get involved and meet people. I have had an amazing week so far and am actually getting into the swing of things down here! Maybe I'll have some amazing Labor Day plans soon! :) 

Coco having a blast at Woofstock
 All of dogs needing adoption
 This lab was one of the last dogs needing to be adopted… 
if you like click here to see if she is still available!

 Mark and Coco
 Of course the white dogs go straight to the mud! A MESS!
 


Quote of the Night: Our life is short, your duties many, your assistance great, and your reward sure; therefore faint not, hold on and hold up, in ways of well-doing, and heaven shall make amends for all. - Thomas Brooks
Listening to: Our God is Greater - Chris Tomlin

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Auburn Boot Camp

1:38 PM Es Elle 0 Comments

I was tired of the lackadaisical attitude that I have been having so I created my own Auburn Boot Camp for myself! It consists of waking up early EVERYDAY, no matter what time my classes are, doing a daily devotional and praying first thing in the morning, walking coco, getting things done around the house and then beginning my day with class and the rest of my daily duties. Included in the day has been working out to get my endorphins going. Yesterday was my first day and 6 am was my goal and I woke up at 6:30… still very good considering my class was at 10:00. I felt amazingly ready to take on the day and felt I had accomplished so much. The one thing that I did not fit in was working out but I DID go for a long walk around the entire neighborhood with the neighbors so I think thats a pretty good shot! ha So today I had an 8:00 class and my Pharmacy Mock interview right after, I woke up at 5:15! I was still a little rushed for class but I had my suit on and had everything together. The Pharmacy Interview went surprisingly AMAZING! I was so0o0o0o nervous going into it and according to my advisor I "blew it out of the water"! So I was very excited about that. I am very glad that I did the interview because with the bombardment with classes and everything going, it's very easy to get lost and wonder what I am doing and why I am here. Mock Interviewing with Dr. Woosley, I had to answer why I chose Pharmacy and why I am here and I gave as honest of an answer I could have but it was almost like I needed to hear it come from my own mouth. Once the words began to flow from my mouth, I was subconsciously telling myself "THIS is why you are here!." I gave myself, with the help of Dr. Woosley asking the questions and the help of Jesus giving me the honest answers through my experiences, the reassurance that I needed to press forward through this! I am so excited and pumped to take on this semester. I know I have what it takes and I know I can do it. I am a woman of my word and if I say I am going to do, I WILL do it. It is the Lord that has given me so many amazing blessings and perseverance through my life. I am forever grateful to Him in every obstacle because I know He is molding me into the woman of God I am supposed to be. I hope you have had a wonderful Tuesday and would love to hear from  you! :)


Quote of the Day: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:6-7


Listening to: How He Loves - Kim Walker

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Mansion of the Month

6:42 PM Es Elle 0 Comments

Monday, you have NOT disappointed me! I have been busy all day long with classes, cleaning, homework and working on Pharmacy applications. At some point, I will get all of this stuff finished! I found this picture of a beautiful mansion that I could definitely escape to! Hope you all had a fantabulous Monday! 



Quote of the Night: I have found that if you love life, life will love you back. 
- Arthur Rubinstein
Listening to: Edge of Desire - John Mayer

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Life is a beach...

8:07 PM Es Elle 0 Comments

So I have been researching how I would like to decorate the kitchen and living room, using the resources I have. There are new hard wood floors and I am keeping the kitchen cabinets and tiles the way they are. I was originally thinking modern. Most modern kitchens I have researched all have white cabinets and well, mine are an oak color. I have finally settled (hopefully I don't change my mind again) on a coastal cottage look. I am thinking neutral walls maybe with a tan or very light blue undertone but mostly light. Since I have a navy/gray couch and I have already bought a lot of aqua colored decor, I think this will be the best route to take. Blue and green undertones I have heard are very soothing and peaceful. The light cabinets and light floors will work great with this. Plus, I get to wake up every day feeling as if I am in a beach house! ha I have found some pictures of inspiration. It has been tough finding some with dark couches, most of them have white couches. I have a good idea from these pictures what I am looking for. Let me know what you think or if you have any ideas! Hope you have a great week ahead! Enjoy! 

Love the paint colors and my cabinets
 are the color of the bar in the middle.
The blue on the bar would add great contrast 
and my stools are stainless steel too.
Love the windows and the decor
 Love the color scheme and rug
 Love the color scheme here also 
 Here is a couch close to the color of mine, decor is a touch of modern. 
Love the window treatments and rug
 Love the window treatments, rug and decor.
 Love the window treatments and paint color

Quote of the Night: Strength is born in the deep silence of long-suffering hearts; not amid joy. - Arthur Helps


Listening to: All I Have - Matt Kearney

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Yesterday

8:41 PM Es Elle 0 Comments

So finals ended, my brother got married, 2 weeks passed, roommate moved in and school has officially begun again. I am so0o0 sorry that I have left you out on so much of my life but I am back! I was home for 2 weeks and did not have a computer to blog. I still have not quite figured out the mobile blog thing.  My classes ended up pretty good for the sort of pressure I was under. I expected "better" but I also put a lot of pressure on myself. I am learning to appreciate what I do more than criticize myself. It's definitely a learning process because I am the worst critic of myself and always feel I can do better or be better. My brothers wedding was so fantabulous that I am going to devote a whole blog just to the wedding soon, so be looking for that. :) I rested, partied, rested, partied for 2 weeks with friends back home. It was so good to see everyone and catch up. I do not know what I would do with out my friends and family. They are my ROCK. My roommate moved in the 2 weeks I was home. I think we are going to have a good friendship. She seems very laid back but also fun so I am definitely looking forward to this next year with her. School began yesterday and well I don't really know what to expect because the teachers only went over the syllabus. ha. I can't believe school is already back in. I do wish that I had more time off but I think this is going to be a good and fun semester. It seems more like a college town now that everyone is here. I do feel a little old around all these "freshies" but hopefully I will be able to meet some older people to mingle with. PLUS, I have finals in the first week of December, which means I have a WHOLE MONTH off! I am definitely looking forward to that and really want to take a trip somewhere!  Maybe NY??? Wouldn't that be nice? ;) My mother is coming into town soon to finish painting the kitchen and living room and I am looking up my ideas. I was going to blog about it tonight but I had waaay too much to catch you up on. I'll think about that tomorrow <3

Quote of the Night: I took some time out for life. - James L. Brooks 


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HA - LARIOUS!!!

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