Thankful

(I started writing this earlier this morning while still at Grassroots Coffee and then finished it back home) 

Today is bringing me so much joy.

This morning, my roommate and close friend, Alexis, and I decided to drive up to Thomasville, Georgia to have a study/exploring/road trip/relaxing day. It is so nice to have an opportunity to just drive not even 40 minutes outside of Tallahassee to recharge, get some work done, and spend time in each other's company.

Right now, I am sitting in what is one of my favorite coffee shops in the country--Grassroots Coffee. Sitting at a small table watching people come in and out getting a good cup of coffee, all while working on a lab report for my neuroscience class has given me a good chance to just reflect in all that the Lord has given me.

Last semester was quite a struggle for me. I had to overcome obstacles that I never would have expected. I doubted my faith, but the Lord was right there along side of me carrying me along on his shoulders, showing me the support and love of Him through some of my closest friends. This semester, I came back to Tallahassee all fired up and ready to go. And it's days like today that just remind me of His love.

How amazing is our God who creates the beautiful sunrises. Who places a light dusting of frost across the grass. Who breaths wind through the trees. I recently started going through the book of Galatians during my quiet time, and in the first chapter, Galatians 1:10 says:

It is a struggle of mine to be a people-pleaser. I often tend to care a little too much of what other people think of me. And reading this verse was a huge conviction. I am a servant of Christ--I am here to serve him and rejoice in his grace. The same Lord who places such beautiful moments in my life is the same Lord who is right beside me even when I struggle. I hope this serves as a piece of encouragement to you--in our busy lives, getting caught up in what people want/need/expect, it is most important to keep our lives centered around Christ--where the simple truth is the Gospel. 

Today was one of those beautiful moments. 

Road-Tripping to Georgia!

Bliss. Also the Coffee of the Week was called
"Bean Me Up Scotty" & was delish.

Waiting to eat at Jonah's!

The best Shrimp and Grits out there!

Friday Favorites

Favorite Shoe

Favorite Outfit Inspo

Favorite Workout

Favorite Funny

Favorite Verse

Favorite Work Out Shirt

Until tomorrow,

R

Just a Newbie

I've attempted a few times in the past to begin a blog & keep it going.

Every time, the writing has slipped through my fingers & I get caught up in my life.

But this time, I feel different.

Different like starting the page of a new book.

Different like embarking on a brand new adventure, pages turning over as each day passes.

This blog is my story. 

This chapter begins today, but I do not want to skim over the chapters in my past.

I hope to share my laughs, hopes, dreams, embarrassing moments, recipes, workouts, adventures, & experiences here with you.

It is very typical of most people to write a long list of resolutions as the New Year begins. Myself, included. And by mid-January, when the happy daze of vacation has passed, and life starts picking up again, those lists become clouded with things to get done in the present. Papers to be written. Topics to be studied. Next thing you know, visits to the gym become less frequent. Television shows are watched instead of reading a book or taking a walk. It seems so easy to get lost in the world trying to discover who you are, and this little journal of my life is my journey. I want to, as cliche as this may be, take time to stop and smell the roses. 

Today, in Tallahassee, it is a rainy, gloomy, day. My hair has since evolved from straight and smooth to wavy and frizzy. My umbrella almost was blown out of my hands by the force of the wind. Yet today is a another day. I am thankful to have thick hair that can be styled. I am glad to have brought an umbrella with me today in the first place, instead of forgetting it hanging in my closet like usual. I am thankful for this day to be able to walk through my beautiful campus of FSU, and see the way the bricks and colors pop in the rain. 

I hope that you will come back often and visit this blog, and come on this adventure with me. One of my favorite things is discovering a new blog to keep up with, so go ahead and bookmark it! 

Until next time, 

Rebecca

Want to look at my past endeavor? 
http://rebecca-at-the-beach.blogspot.com is a blog that I wrote during my freshman year of high school while my family & I traveled around the country. Looking back at all of the pictures & adventures is so fun! Also, the latest 2 posts on the blog I'm pretty sure are spam from the site being inactive for so many years....woops

https://chroniclesofawishfulthinker.wordpress.com is a blog I started writing last spring semester, about a year ago. I suppose this is the beta version of this blog. I found that I missed blogger, which is one reason why I am just starting all over.

Ok, bye for realz this time :)