the Pursuit.

CrisAnne. // I love God, Catholicism, graphic design, traveling, concerts, Fall Out Boy, & Paramore! // www.crisanne-fernandez.com // @crisannabanana

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why are you so short?

shrug 

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS! (:

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I always made detailed plans for my life, but this time God was like, "Sike, pick up your life and move it somewhere else." I never thought I'd leave New York cuz it's my favorite place in the world. And here, when I tell people where I'm from, they react with, "Why would you ever move here from there? 😂" Well I did it and now I get to serve God by doing what I love at my job every single day!! At this time last year, I was studying abroad in London and now I'm working in Washington DC. Moral of the story - God's plans are way better than ours!!

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A Paramore cover because Paramore is my favorite band and this is my favorite song from their new album!!

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https://soundcloud.com/crisannabanana/26-paramore-cover

[inkskinned]

Can I tell you a secret? You don’t have to be in a relationship.    I mean it. I know they force it down your throat until you choke on it. Girls aren’t pretty unless they’re wanted. Boys aren’t men unless they’re having sex with someone. People aren’t lovable until they’re dating someone.    But a relationship won’t always make you happy, and as wonderful as romance is, it isn’t the only love that exists. I have seen friendships that are deeper and more pure than couples who swear it’s forever - and yet the friendship is the one people ignore.    I have heard so often “nobody loves me” out of the mouths of people who are single. And it kills me because if you ask them: where are your parents, your teachers, your classmates, your pets - they say, yes, okay, but it doesn’t count. Of course it counts, love doesn’t diminish just because someone doesn’t want to have sex with you. In fact, doesn’t it sort of make that love more real that they want nothing - not even a date - out of you?   It is pretty to be in love. It’s magical, I’m sure. But it’s also wonderful to stop for ice cream in your prom dress with six other girls. It’s also wonderful to go visit the world with nothing but a bunch of buddies who are really excited about learning.    The problem is: we’ve made everything about “the one”. But maybe “the one” is just you, loving yourself, having fun, and being happy. Maybe instead of looking for our other halves, we should be piecing ourselves together.   Maybe I wasn’t born unfinished. Maybe I am the one who makes myself better.

Single serving size // r.i.d (via inkskinned)

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Grace to Grace - Hillsong Worship [cover with Kevin Gerodias]

If having my heart was worth the pain, what joy can you see beyond the grave?

When I see that cross, I see freedom. When I see that grave, I see Jesus.

Shoutouts to one of the closest brothers I have in the community, Kevin! Thanks for making this cover with me and always being someone I can trust. LOVE YA! (He’ll never see this)

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awe,

the word Eucharist means: give thanks. but when received during last rites moments before your death it is called Vaticum. DO YOU REALIZE WHAT THE WORD VATICUM MEANS!?!?! “ FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY HOME “ 

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Hayley Williams talking about love.

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YA MUST BE NICE

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i rly hated 2016 lol! but shoutouts to Parahoy and Europe

[dares2dream]

After about 6 months, I’ve finally created another cover ahaha. It’s been a long road to recovery, and while I still don’t feel like my voice is totally back to where it was, it’s definitely improved. I think I’m at the point now where all I have to do is practice and I’ll get it back up there. ^-^

Anyway, for a reflection on this song, keep readin’~! It’s another one of those heartstring-tuggers.

Keep reading

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<3

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I wake up every day thinking “I can’t believe I was crazy enough to think I could ever live in another country all by myself...” The readings/homily for today’s mass really responded to that. They said that when things change or end, we must not be afraid to let go and move forward to where God is leading us. When we persevere and follow God, people may grow to hate us along the way, but God will never let anyone touch a hair on our heads. I’m about to complete my second month here in London. And looking back on it, though there have been discomfort and pain, I am reminded that this is exactly what I need and God knows exactly what He’s doing!

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Hayley’s speech before “In The Mourning”.

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Letting go hurts but heals at the same time...

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Give me grace to see beyond this moment here

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God always does in me what’s best for the Kingdom. So if I don’t receive something I’ve really wanted, or thought would be for me, I’m training myself to say, “that must not have been in heaven for me.” Meaning: if I pray, “on earth as it is in heaven” and something doesn’t work out for me on earth, then it’s not in heaven. And if it’s not in heaven, then I don’t want it. No matter how much sense it makes on paper or in my mind. Always for Glory. Any friendship, any future relationship, any job, any circumstance. I believe that the things that have worked out for me have worked out because they give Glory to God. I don’t want to partner with anything or anyone that doesn’t advance the Kingdom.

[heartbeatofatwentysomething]

I love Lesley and her heart. This is such a good reminder today.

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I NEED TO REMEMBER

[grace--upon--grace]

Jenessa Wait

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“Do not be so hard on yourself for what you cannot change. The past is in the past. Let it go.”