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inspired by Friday

Here are some photos of my excursions!!

It has been toooo long!

How is the traveling going?

I need play by plays of where you are/went. You have too many excursions for me to memorie them all!!

AS for me:

I got the job at my library! I am super grateful! I simply am having difficulty with all of the new information that I have to learn.

I kind of like this guy but I also really just want to be building A: my relationship with God and B: COMMUNITY , He’s great though.

I can play One Thing Remains, When You Walk Into the Room, Nothing I Hold Onto and a little of 10,000 Reasons. Plus, a dumb Disney song. It’s the theme song to Girl Meets World. It’s Jake ‘s favorite so I learned it for him.

I am not very excited about graduating. Everyone else is thogh.

I am going to a concert next week.

I am doing a photoshoot with Hannah tomorrow for graduation!

I havew been bnge watching One Tree Hil!

I am stilll sick

I am feeling very out of love with my Bible right now. But, for some reason Psalm 18 seems to be one piece of scripture that I cannot let go of.

I am on Spring Break!!!

I was really downfor a few weeks and now I am feeling a lot better . Yet, it isn’t consistent. Also, I LOVE YOU!

Update: I'm alive and just went to Austria and Switzerland (😻)

Hi hi hi!! Just got back to my apartment in Florence from Switzerland. MAN is God one amazing creator. I have seen some of the most breathtaking views I could ever imagine and to think that God made all that beauty just blows my mind. Idk if you're interested but here's a quick lowdown on what my trip consisted of: Day 1: left at 8am and drove 5 hours to Innsbruck, Austria with Michael, Taylor, Aaron, and Robin. We found our airbnb and explored the city where we ate a great hamburger dinner then watched 1/3 of Star Wars movie Day 2: woke up early and walked to the city center again and took a chair lift up to the top of the alps towering over the city. hiked around on the snow tops and sat in a lawn chair looking at the view. Went to Innsbruck zoo and watched a bear. Ate a traditional Austria dinner and played spoons and watched another 2/3 of Star Wars and ordered "American" pizza later Day 3: drove to St. Anton, Austria at 6am to go skiing all day. I had only been skiing once before 4 years ago so needless to say I was a tad rusty. But what we soon discovered the mountain slopes were not made for beginners. Fell and fella some more but made it down 5 or 6 runs without falling which was an accomplishment. Drove to our airbnb which was way up in the alpine cliffs. Watched the last 1/3 of Star Wars (finally) Day 4: drove to Lucerne, Switzerland and found our airbnb. We then walked around the city and watched the sunset from the old bridge. Ate homemade pasta. Day 5: drove to Andermatt, Switzerland where the others went skiing all day while I spent the day exploring the town and snow hiking and sketching because I was a little beat up from the last ski day. Me and Aaron and Michael made dinner, watched part of Tangled and stayed up late telling riddles Day 6: Drove to Interlaken, Switzerland where we ate a picnic lunch on the bluest purest Swiss lake. Walked around the little town then drove to St Beatus Caves. Caves were closed but sat and drooled at the view and sketched. Then drove to Grindelwald, Switzerland where we walked around and at a traditional Swiss dinner with cheese fondue. Drove back to Lucerne. Day 7: drove from Lucerne back to Florence at 4am. I had such a blast on this trip!! So thankful to have traveled with these new friends. Anyways, update me on you! Miss you! Xoxo

UPDATES TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE. HEY! I'D BE UP TO DATE YOU! WE SHOULD DO SOMETHING COOL WHEN YOU RETURN!

I could've sworn I'd already responded to your last post! SORRY! Updates: My birthday started off cool. Jake picked me up, brought me my favorite coffee & we drove to SD to get my friend Jessy & then we went to brunch with my parents & my dad's family friend. The brunch part left a really bad taste in my mouth because there was a lot of waiting, miscommunication, lack of organization & responsibility that came into play. So. There were a solid like 2 hours of my day where I just wished I could have been anywhere but there honestly. But having Vazzano & Jessy there totally made it better. The 3 of us went to this place called Nickel City in SD! It's like Chuck E. Cheese kind of but only for nickels! I really enjoyed myself & we all left with matching bracelets. On the way back to YL, Vazzano and I took the long way back to get a more scenic view. It was raining but it was still nice! Then we went to group at Dan's & that was voodoo bananas. I ended up getting a guitar! GOD GAVE ME A GUITAR!! So I'm trying to have the utmost grace with myself in learning how to play it. Honestly, my favorite part of my birthday was the love I was shown. Vazzano's actions of picking me up, bringing my favorite coffee, driving the entire day and missing his FAVORITE team play the game that would determine whether or not they'd get into the super bowl all really made me feel loved in a way that I haven't felt in a really long time. So for God to use him & for him to step into that I am so insurmountably grateful. That was the best gift I'd gotten in a while. Week one of school is done! I'm taking Health Communication, Family Communication Theory, Oral Interpretation of Literature & Black Women in America. I have a feeling that one will be my hardest. But I like my schedule. It seems easier!! Plus, I've officially taken College Ministries from it too. So, I don't feel as much pressure to BE in a million different places. That conversation went SUPER GREAT with Rev Kev! Jake & I will be starting a small group on Thursday nights & we'd greatly appreciate prayer over that! *Specifically in who will be there!!!* I've had such a great connection with God and my original group though. So I'm starting to feel torn. Originally, I knew that as soon as it moved from Thursdays to Sundays that I'd choose Rock Harbor. But now, I'm not sure. So, I'm going to try going to Friends this Sunday & see what happens. For the past year or so I really haven't felt a connection to God or that the word was penetrating at all while I was there. So, I'm going to see if that changes because I want to go to church. Okay. I caught you up on a lot. So now you do the same!! Or pick a time to call me. Either one!! I read the line to my sister about your switch from Spain to the Swiss Alps & she said she hates you. Lol anytime I tell her a snippet of your travels that's what she says. It simply means: I'm jealous. And I agree with her! I want to see the final result of your painting!! It's coming together so nicely!!! Also, Hannah said she'll take photos of me!! Any ideas of what type/where we ought to do a shoot?? Also, thank you for your prayers about my friendship with Bri!! I don't even think I've completely updated you on ALLL that occurred. But, just know that our relationship is good!! Also, I love you. I where my bracelet everyday. What do you want for your birthday? Your Christmas gift will be shipped with it!!!!!!!!

Ciao ciao ciao!

That song you posted was so freaking cool!! Low key makes me wanna join an accapella group. I know we just talked on the phone but just know you're in my thoughts!! Btw I don't think I'll be going to Spain on this trip. I was invited to go skiing in the Swiss alps instead haha. Should be pretty epic! But I'll try to go to Spain in April :) I was a little nervous about going on this trip to Switzerland because the people who are going I don't know very well but I made an effort to get to know them yesterday at a bday party for our friend and it was so great. People have been reaching out to me so much lately here and I am feeling so blessed. God is good and hears my prayers. It seriously made me so happy to hear from you the other day!! I am still praying that you get to go to the beach for your bday and spend some time alone with the lord and feel refreshed for this next semester. The lord knows your desire and need to be with him and I know he will provide what you need. I'm also praying for your friendship with Brianna. Anyways sorry for making this short.. I should be working on my painting but I heard "Like I'm gonna lose you" and it made me think of you. Haha it is a blessing to be your friend. 💜 p.s. I still wear my feather bracelet everyday!

#almost done with my painting !

We did it!! One Take! We shot this all of the little Canon Vixia Mini X :1 Check out this playlist showcasing a bunch of creators making stuff on the Vixia! ...

I’ll Think of You <3

Saw this quote yesterday and I thought of you

I’ll Think of You

The painting is the self-portrait that you’ve posted, correct?

Getting updates about your life makes me so happy! I keep getting so many random compliments and acknowledgments on my bracelet & whenever I do, I think of you!!!! I just wanted to let you know that my dad is in town up until the time I go back to school. So, I may not be able to talk as soon as you get back. But, we WILL talk soon!!

YOU:

All of your travelling is ridiculous! Where AREN’T you going right now?!

Is the BF still in the picture and over a lot?? Did Cass decide to leave?

If you go to Spain, I will be absolutely envious of you. But, I will most definitely love to hear every minute detail of that trip. I have always wanted to go to Spain. I hope the planning process goes well and doesn’t bring on a lot of stress!!

the painting is the one that you posted on instagram, right? the self portraiti?

Have you spoken to any of your fam recently?? Heard any updates? I dfinitely will add contenment to your list of

Your growth in community is amazing! I love the way God is using you in Italy. SO crazy how much Europe will be impacted by your obedience!!!

I’m a wee bit tired. So, I’ll have to cut it short here. But, I love you and I miss you and I love to know you.

XOXOXXO

hey!!! I am so sorry about my lack of communication the last couple weeks. Traveling sure takes it out of you. Hearing from you seriously makes my day everytime. It makes me so happy to hear those few updates you just sent me. I want to know more about each one!! We need a good long talk. The school is taking us on a field trip this weekend but i would love love love to talk this next week when i get back. i will text you right when i return to schedule it.

here are some brief updates going on for me:

- Just got back from winter break where i traveled with my roommate Nicole and my friend Amy in Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam...craziest trip ever

- Had a lot of roommate tension the last week which took a toll on me and everyone in the apartment. I think it has subsided now for the most part though.

- trying to figure out what i am doing to our next break in february when our first semester ends... everyone has their trip planned and long story short my only option might be a solo trip to spain. But praying that God will provide a perfect travel companion... i am not anxious because i know God will provide in his perfect way and timing because i don’t want to travel alone.

- Getting my first painting almost done and my professor really likes it! mapping out my next one now

- really missin my family the last couple weeks which has been rough but i was reminded this last week since i’ve been back in florence to be truly content where i am and he’s helping me discover new things that i love about florence

- Even though there were some frustrations between me and nicole on our trip, that allowed us to grow so close and i think she is finally able to respect instead of judge me because i choose to not do certain things like go out and drink all night or go clubbing or hooking up with guys

- even though it’s been tricky being one of the only christians i know in florence, God has blessed me so much with peace and joy and an unwavering faith which isn’t from me at all.

Anyways, know that i treasure you so stinkin much aaliyah! <3 talk to you soon

Hey, I Miss You

Hey, I miss you.

I dig watching your snapchats and seeing the stuff you’re doing on the social medias & what not but I want to hear from you! Write me. call me.

Some mini updates about me:

I went to RH tonight & ran into Haley & God totally spoke to me through her. It was great. I also saw a bunch of people that I met at that Christmas Party & met new people it was great.

My family (sister, bro, 3 nieces and nephew) have been in town for a few weeks now & I love them. They’re leaving soon and I’m not ready.

I have really been fickle when it comes to my identity & loving myself. But, God is 100% working there. No doubt or question there.

People keep asking me what I want to do after I graduate and I have no definitive answer & the lack of direction bothers me.

I have been talking/hanging with Brianna more & I love that. She’s amazing. Vazzano too!

My phone cracked so I replaced it with my sister’s old iPhone 5s.

I was put into a situation where I had to spend time with Tim & I am really grateful for it.

My dad is coming out for my birthday. But, I wanted to do other things so I have to pan something else to do.

Thinking about planning a trip after graduation, in the US, but idk where to!

YOU:

wheere are you now?

when do you return? I heard you may be staying later than you thought...

#you are awesome

liyahshaeking

Photo bomb galore

teamfigaro-blog

I just came across this photo & was reminded yet agian of how much I love and miss you

hey you,

Thanks Aaliyah! and for sure, i’ve never had to interact with so many non-believers before but it’s a really eye-opening experience and a growing experience as i learn how to connect and be with them. my painting theme that i will be developing this year is based on Jesus’ interactions with different individuals which are found in the gospels. My absolute favorite story is Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well so my first painting is based on that story. but i am taking the main message of the story and the character of jesus that is displayed in that scene and transforming it into a modern-day context with modern-day settings and characters. I’m using my self portrait as the face of the samaritan woman because i find myself to relate to her so much and i think others do too. What’s new with you???? call me this weekend!!!

Mickey,

THAT IS AMAZING! I am SOOO glad to hear that God is moving so conspicuously in Italy. He is always moving. But, when we are close to Him and gifted with being able to see glimpses of what He is doing, it is a true pleasure.I’m ESPECIALLY so excited to hear how connected you are becoming with non-believers. I feel like that was something I never understood. When you were back in the states, sooo many individuals that you knew and encountered were Christ followers. So, it's cool to see that be shaken up and that your previous friendships could be the foundations for these ones that God is forging. What’s this painting that you are doing about Jesus??

have i told you lately that i love you ?

I hope your thanksgiving with family or friends was a blessing and an enjoyable time. I was thinking about you on thanksgiving here. Are you in Georgia? Anyways, I just had to share something because i am so so excited! God is just on fire here. I literally have not done anything. I was able to share the gospel with some girls at CSU a month ago, some other girls upstairs want to go to church with me, this guy Chris is SO open to christ and then last night my roommate Nicole who we’ve been getting super close lately, she told me last night that she wants to save herself from now on for marriage just like me and was talking about going back to church. LIKE WHAT! It’s blowing me away how God is just giving me all of these opportunities to share. whats crazy too is that everyone knows that I am different at school. idk how to describe it but from my painting series about the bible people have learned that i believe in jesus and so many people have been coming up to me and asking me things about my paintings or Christianity or whatever. I’ve never been in contact with so many non-believers before. Thankfully there’s this one guy, Aaron, who is also a strong christian here. Anyways, I gotta do a painting before it gets too late. love you always and you’re in my thoughts often. ciao!

hey you,

few updates:

- i watched the italian pinocchio and sadly to say, there is no figaro in the movie :( but it did make me think of you!!

- this guy named Chris who is in my CSU program too has been SUPER interested in christianity and has been asking me so many questions about God and my faith and so much! its incredible and i think he might come to church with me on sunday!

- I made a few italian friends at Accademia! exciting moment for me

to answer your question, no the girls never went to group with me but maybe when theyre free they will! and Nicole is living with us again because there was a bunch of issues where she found an apartment with her landlords so she ended up moving out and had no where to go. so now cassidy and i are thinking about just inviting her to live with us permanently but we’re still thinking about it cause our place is pretty small and cassidy has a hard time with too many people. but i kind of think after some praying that God has allowed us to show her kindness and live side by side with her to show her the love of God. I am thinking i am in favor of having her stay the whole time. i’ll keep you updated though. Please text me when you can cause i can’t send imessages unless someone texts me so we can figure out when we can chat this week!!! miss you and think about you so often!! I’m off to class again so text me when you can!

p.s. bracci e abbraci means hugs and kisses :)

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