My heart is so fickle.

There are those people who say they’ll pray for you, and you say thank you but inside you’re kinda like mmmmm.. ok. For sure they mean well.. but they’ll probably forget. But then there are those other people who, when they say they’ll pray for you, you know they really will, because that’s how much they believe in the power of prayer and in a God who truly does listen and answer them.

I want to be one of those other people. 

Dominoes

There are dominoes that go from today all the way to the day that you walk down an aisle and say “I do” to the person God brings into your life. And every one of those dominoes touches into each other, and the domino of today is a critical link in the process of who you are becoming, to become the person you want to be when you walk down that aisle, when God brings to you the person you’re praying for and dreaming about Him bringing into your life. Today is a part of that process, and waiting on God does not mean you’re just sitting idle. It means trusting in the Lord and doing good—stepping into and engaging in the things that are good in God.

- http://www.passioncitychurch.com/watch/#PCC-041512-V2

late night wise words

me: good luck tmrw 
with your exam
friend: haha thanks
good luck with life
me: yeah 
lol
good luck with life as well
good luck to us all.
friend: honestly, we don’t need luck
just a bit of faith that’s all

very cool. love that third one!

treeporn:

Double exposure portraits by Jon Duenas via Colossal.

FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS.

It’s hard to find what you’re not looking for.

Hello

This will be me in <3 weeks. 

Why, you ask?? 
http://www.gearfire.net/10-reasons-to-use-an-exercise-ball-as-your-chair/

Shout Out to the Lady at O’s

Earlier today, I went to O’s Cafe at McCombs for lunch. I went up to the register and ordered some fish tacos. It wasn’t until after I had paid that the lady realized they were out though. So then I scanned the menu and ordered a garden burger, since that was the only thing that cost the same amount as the fish tacos. Asked if there was avocado in it, but the lady said no. I put in my order anyway.

Five minutes later I get my food, sit down to eat, and start cramming for IB. I take a bite out of my burger and, lo and behold, find creamy delicious chunks of avocado smeared over the lettuce :) The lady even scattered a few sweet potato fries around the box, even though I only ordered fruit on the side. 

Big shout out to you, lady at O’s. It’s so trivial- some avocado slices and a few extra fries- but your kind, thoughtful gesture really made my day. I wish I could’ve said thank you to you in person, but when I passed by later you were busy taking another order, possibly in the middle of brightening another stress-riddled students’ afternoon. 

So, thank you from my measly little blog. You are awesome. 

naomikuo:

There are needs and problems bigger than, other than mine.

Top Chef Paul Qui’s Top 5 Things He Loves About Austin

1. Bikes. Bikes. Bikes.
2. Live music. Festivals year round. ACL, SXSW, etc. It always feels like there is something going on.
3. I love riding my bike around the city.
4. Great outdoors. The weather is great most times of the year.
5. Friendly people. Southern hospitality, some of the nicest most sincere people live here.

Source: http://www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com/2012/paul-qui-loves-austin/

Right there with ya, Paul. 

I’m getting more used to the idea of staying in Austin for the summer. For the past semester, I’ve been constantly thinking of ways to get out, out, out. I already spent last summer in Austin, so why do it again when there’s so much else out there to see? It’s been nearly a year since I last traveled outside of Texas, and the wanderlust in me is going crazy. Not only that, I’ve been watching my friends and parents make travel plans for the summer, fall, and spring, and it makes me wish I could do the same even more.

But I forget too easily how much I love this city. It’s the classic case of taking things for granted. I’m always on the lookout for a change of pace and scenery and people. I also think, on a much deeper note, that I love to run away from things. Going to a different city gives me the chance to start from scratch and ignore all the things going on back home. And while I still really believe that there’s a lot of growth and growing up involved in being on your own in a fresh new place, maybe a new set of furniture and people isn’t what I need right now. 

The idea of becoming more grounded- in this city, in myself- has been on my mind a lot recently. How great would it be to actually feel like a part of Austin, and not just a resident? To feel rooted in a church and fully invested in a group of people? 

This whole internship-searching process has taught me a lot about myself and caused me to reevaluate a lot of ideas I’ve cooped up for a while. Yes, change is thrilling. Experiencing different places, food, people is exciting. But that’s not all there is. I’m reminded of a quote I posted a couple of months ago here. And I realize that’s exactly what I’ve become: a floater. Too restless of a dreamer to keep my mind in one place and be satisfied with the here and now. The old restaurants and familiar faces.. the same sights and predictable places. When, in fact, those are actually pretty darn good themselves.. if I may say so myself.