RVA Days | Rocket Fizz

Before I moved back to my hometown, I came home for the weekend to pray and see if this was really where the Lord wanted me to be. and while, obviously he confirmed that in many ways, I was able to go on a much needed spontaneous adventure with my little brother. We went to the new soda pop shop in town, Rocket Fizz. I have never in my life seen so many different kinds of soda. I need to go back and try a new one, because I was somewhat of a lame-o and just got Ale81 because it reminds me of KY. But really, that trip changed my life, so why wouldn't I want to reminisce every once in a while?

Lynchburg Life | Equestrian Center

Lynchburg Life | Mama Crocket's

can we just talk about how I want one of these donuts in my mouth right now?
and how I wish I could be sharing them with the best co-workers ever?
and how much I need a date with my camera?
and how much I terribly miss this city?  trust me. it's quite a lot.

Lynchburg Life | Em's Birthday

Let's play another round of catch up. Here are some snaps from my crazy and dear friend Em's birthday back when I was still on the ole' Burg. We went to one of my favorite little spots in Lynchburg and took a few snaps.

Chasing You

I'm chasing you, I'm so in love.
Captivated, I just can't get enough.

Listen Here

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I don't understand how my Savior can romance my heart so.
Such a simple yet perfect love.

An Update | The Reason for the Silence

For the past couple of weeks, my little heart has been aching to get behind this camera of mine again.  In the hustle and bustle of this crazy, yet wonderful life, I've not been taking time or investing in the things that are refreshing to my soul.  So let me play catch up on this little corner of the Internet if you don't mind.

Basically I say over and over again that I want to get back into blogging and reacquaint myself with Charlotte. While that's all good and true, the last couple of months without this little journal full of thoughts, lists, and moments captured have grown and challenged me and have proved to be nothing short of a blessing.

In the past few months I've:

• started dating the sweetest, most caring, goofy guy (I'm sure they'll be more on that later)
• moved away from my beloved little college town, leaving some of the most dearest friends I've ever had
• moved back in with my parents (for now)
• started working at a church 
• volunteering in youth ministry at the church (these girls are amazing)
• started teaching dance (dream come true!)
• ate way too many donuts 
• realized my need for Jesus' sweet, sweet grace more and more

I'm still trying to figure out how in the world my life has changed so drastically in just a few short months. But here I am!

So there is an extremely brief update on all things in my life.
And these pictures are from December just to prove how far behind I am in posting.
But, I get to relive these moments at my favorite place, with my favorite people.
Also, I GET TO GO BACK TOMORROW.
*happy dances the night away*

RVA Days | Night Life + Hospitality

 A few old snaps from my wandering about my hometown city at night.  Naturally, I made a friend with a homeless man and bought him a pizza.  If that doesn't give you a taste of my spontaneity and ability to make friends with strangers, I don't know what does.  Not to mention my love language of food, namely pizza.

 This night was filled with chai lattes, challenging blogs, and learning good lessons.  

I had JUST read this blog about hospitality and the difference between how we often view it in our time and culture and the biblical representation of it.  Hospitality is something I really enjoy and have been gifted with, so I was very challenged by this particular post.  Little did I know, just minutes later that I would have the chance to carry out the biblical truth I had just read about.