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So I have moved this blog to Tumblr for a new challenge...

Go check out my new home!

Hope you like it!

Diana Got a New Look!

Loving Diana Agron's new hair cut! Tyler Shields got her first photos, and her whole haircut experience is on her blog via video. So cute! Check it out. :)

Embarrassing Song Confession

I have an confession.

I am addicted to the song "Forget You" by Ceelo Green.

I know, what you are thinking.

There is a lot of controversy around this song,

but I don't care.

The edited version is so much fun,

and the video reminds me of MoTown era,

which I am in love with.

I recently discovered this cover of "Forget You",

and it is marvelous.

Paulina is adorable.

Enjoy:

Hold Me

I randomly heard this song on the Christian radio station the other day.

I almost flipped the station, 

but this song by Jamie Grace got my attention.

It is so sweet and bubbly.

I love it!

Oo, I love the way You hold me,
You take each and everyday, make it special in some way
I love You more than the words in my brain can express
I can't imagine even loving You less
Lord, I love the way You hold me
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Eat. Pray. Love.

I don't typically re-post similar content on both of my blogs, but I felt like this post applied in this blog as well as my Coffee, Culture, & Community blog.

Enjoy!

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This past weekend, I watched the movie Eat. Pray. Love. with Travis and his momma. I love the essence of this movie--a woman's journey to find herself amongst people who are very different than her. I admit though that I dislike her motives to take the journey. I could not get over that she left her husband just because she didn't want to be married anymore--it was a tad selfish. It worked out for her in the end, though.

Watching the movie fed my adventure bug in a crazy way all over again. I love how she experienced Italy, India, and Bali with local people--seeing the realness of that country.

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It got me thinking if I could pick my Eat. Pray. Love. countries, what would they be?

After a lot of pondering, I made my list and I wanted to share it with you:

• First, I would go to Morocco. I LOVE Moroccan culture. It is such a hub of so many other cultures such as Spain, France, Arab, and Africa.
• Second, I would go to India (like the movie, I know), but it is such a colorful place. There is really no other culture like it. Ever since 3rd grade, my friend Brit and I decided we wanted to go to India because it sounded cool in history class. That thought has never let only deepened by things like Slumdog Millionaire (I heart that movie!).
• Last, I would go to Australia. I have no particular reason for the last one other than I enjoy learning about the struggle with the lost generation of aboriginals. I would love to learn more about that first hand, and the wildlife is amazing.

So those are my Eat. Pray. Love countries, 

What are YOURS? :)

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My First Valentine

Today is the day all about love.

This is probably one of my favorite holidays.

Many might scoff & say I like

because I HAVE a Valentine,

but this holiday is so much more than that.

It is about celebrating love

loving where you are right now,

and treasuring those close to you.

A little girl reminded of me tonight

when she walked into the coffee shop

with her daddy.

My heart stopped,

and my mind drifted to all the Daddy Daughter dates 

I used to go on with my father.

I have always been a Daddy's girl.

He was my first Valentine.

7 Things I Find Lovely//Valentine's Day Edition

This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, I thought I would pick out my 7 favorite things about Valentine's Day this year.

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#1: 27 Dresses--Favorite Romantic Comedy in the World

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#2: Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes in Springfield, MO--I am totally going to have to get one this weekend! Yum!

#3: Modern Nature by Sondre Lerche in "Dan in Real Life"--Favorite Love Song...besides the end scene with it is adorable!

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#4: Chandler & Monica--cutest TV couple EVER!

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#5: My first really close friend, Lizzy (Elizabeth), got engaged to John this past weekend! They are getting married in September. I am so excited!!!

#6: My parents still send me a Valentine's Day box every year including lip balm, dessert shells, Dove chocolate, Egg Coloring Kit, a CD, McCalister's Deli, and Valentine's Day themed dish rags. I am such a domestic nerd... ;)

#7: My Valentine for the 5th year in a row, Travis Bell. :)

Have a lovely Valentine's Day with the ones you love!

-Beth

p.s. I loved the GLEE Valentine's Day episode this week! Especially, Fat Bottom Girls & Silly Love Songs!

GLEE Moment: Miss Independent

Glee is back...TOMORROW! I can't wait. I am getting kind of antsy for the Superbowl episode tomorrow night.

I have another Glee idea  I thought I would share in honor of its return. Love is in the air at McKinley High... at least for Brittany, Quinn, and Tina. All of them are in a weird situation of being head of heels in love in a almost irrational way. Brittany is dating Artie, and she usually doesn't stay in a relationship long. Quinn has finally given into Sam despite all the baby drama last year. And Tina is experiencing some Asian lovin' from Mike.

These three are also very talented, but they do not receive the microphone time they deserve. I think after what happened with Sectionals Brittany and Tina need a special moment.

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Anyway, I think they would all be great at singing "Miss Independent" by Kelly Clarkson. It suits their voices and fits their story lines perfectly right now.

What do you think, Ryan Murphy?

-Beth

5 Things I Find Lovely//Snowpocaplyse Edition

This week has been lazy so far with the "Snowpocaylpse".

I have to rejoin the real world tomorrow.

But first here are 5 things I find Lovely:

#1: Spending my three snow days with The Fremont House girls and making this awesome chalkboard for the  house. And Mallory resigned the craft room! 

#2: Playing in the snow with Hannah Elizabeth and building an adorable snowman! 

 #3: Starting a new "thrifty" fashion blog series on The Fremont House blog. Our blog is so cute, you should check it out: www.thefremonthouse.blogspot.com! 

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#4: Disney Princesses, and personality profiling them.

#5: Giving away a coffee maker on my other blog! Click here to enter.

Have a fabulous week, and stay warm!

-Beth

I Want to Be Belle

Southwest Missouri is experiencing a "Snowpocalyse" of Biblical proportions, and I am kind of distracted with relaxation and roommate time.

My roommates and I spent the majority of the day discussing different personality types from Meyer-Briggs. I am a ENFJ (Extrovert, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judgement). I am the "teacher" or "giver". The personality test nailed me. The title of the career chapter was even "The PR Specialist". I guess I am in the right field. ;)

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Essentially, I enjoy people, am a global learner, having things in their place, making decisions based on my emotions, and going with my gut. I am a good communicator but sometimes overlook my needs and can be irrational.Some famous people who have my personality type are Barack Obama (Ironically, my beau's type is the same as Michelle Obama), Abraham Lincoln, and Oprah Winfrey.

We also started doing Disney Princess Personality tests. I know, but it is a Snow Day!

I want to be Belle.

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She's full of life, love, adventure, hope, dreams, intelligence, and beauty. Most info I find say she is a INFJ, but who really knows.

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I love how she finds such pure joy in reading. I love to learn, but I admit I wish that I had more of a hunger for reading like her.

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And we share for a love for adventure. I want so more than this provincial life. I am starting to get really excited about study abroad in Ecuador this summer...and all the adventures in between.

Do you have a favorite Disney princess? Or what is your Meyer-Briggs Personality Profile?

-Beth

Feeling Nostalgic

My little sister turned 18 today,

and it has me all nostalgic.

I can't believe she is graduating this year from high school,

And I am graduating from college a semester after.

Tori is looking at colleges,

going through "senoritis",

taking senior photos.

It just seems like yesterday that was me.

Isn't she pretty?

I am so proud of my sister.

She is an outstanding runner,

a loyal friend,

a generous giver,

a lover of kids,

a little OCD, 

infectiously enthusiastic and upbeat,

a vicious hugger,

and

the best Dairy Queen ice cream cone maker in the business.

Happy Birthday, sis.

I love you!

-Beth

My Roommate is so Sweet

The lovely, Connally,

roommate of one and a half years,

featured me on her blog this week.

I heart her.

She is also the reason I even have a blog.

Check her out!

It's so great to have such a sweet friend!

-Beth

I Heart Cats

So growing up I had a cat named Georgianne.

Not to be too sentimental but she passed about 2 years ago.

Periodically, I get cat fever.

Last night, I watched Homeward Bound 

with the lovely Hannah Elizabeth and Connally at The Fremont House.

Now, thanks to Sassy, I have entered cat fever season again.

So here are some of my favorite felines:

Thanks for the iPhone pic Tbill

My cat, Georgianne, she was such a curious thing.

Kudos to here

The always lovable, Sassy.

Katie, my beau's little sis's kitty cat. We both adore her. :)

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Georgianne had a brother named Leo. This is not him, but it reminded me of him.

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Oh, the Aristocats...

Kudos to Connally

Pippie, the neighbor's cat, who I have missed dearly during these cold winter months.

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Who doesn't love Puss in Boots or Antonio Banderas?

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I just love this picture! Cats in Coffee mugs! How can I say no?!

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This represents my future Tonkinese kitten who will probably be named Esther, Essie for short.

-Beth

Here is my favorite clip from the movie. Notice the 12 second mark...

Deliver Me

I like to plan.

Actually, I obsessively plan every detail of my life.

I have a to-do list with easy things that I can

check off just to check off.

When my plans fail,

I quickly fashion an altenative.

I usually become attached to that alternative,

even if the orginal plan reopens.

Sometimes God likes to force me

to ask Him.

A couple of weeks ago this happened.

I made the pluge to study abroad in Ecuador,

and the trip was full.

I was devastated,

but I did not even let me mind fully comprehend it

because I was already fashioning the alternative.

The next day, a spot opened.

All of a sudden, I didn't know what to do.

Crazy, right?

If your plans get turned upside down twice,

they are right side up,

but it still makes you dizzy.

The night I broke down.

Listening to Bethany Dillon's sweet voice

I melted before the Lord.

I cried,

I prayed,

I knelt in front of my Christmas tree.

I finally decided that going to Ecuador was

in fact both my plan and God's plan.

Sometimes God wants us to reexamine a decision with Him.

My stomach is still in knots.

It is scary to live somewhere unknown for 4 weeks.

It will be an adventure,

but it will not be easy.

Making decisions can be messy.

Sometimes we need God to deliver us from our prideful plans.

-Beth

5 Graceful Discoveries

This week has spun me round and around.

The first day of classes was on Monday,

and everything was much more chaotic than usual.

But through all the chaos, 

I made 5 Graceful Discoveries:

#1: This great shelf for The Fremont House's craft room. 

(Yes, we have a room devoted to crafts as poor 20somethings.) 

#2: I like being a part of Mallory's crafty projects as well.

She turned this jumper into a laptop case!

#3: A Christmas tree can become a beautiful altar if needed.

#4: I am falling in love with a favorite artist again.

Bethany Dillon's voice is so beautiful.

#5: Sometimes I need deliverance from my prideful plans

because life like to turn you upside down and then right side up again.

Hope your week is lovely!

-Beth

The Gaga Project

So here is the video my friends and I made over break. Disclaimer: This is a silly and sassy video. Enjoy!



If you want to see the extend edition, go here.

-Beth

5 Things Grace Enjoys Doing...

#1: Eating cereal in usual places thanks to great roommates that bring me cereal to eat at work, and great roommates that don't care that the other roommate accidentally brought her cereal instead of mine.

#2: Reading a classic book for fun! 

#3: Spending the whole afternoon watching friends with my lovely roommates (in my pj's).

#4: Making epic Lady Gaga videos with High School friends from back home. (Maybe, I will share it later.) 

#5: Writing about coffee with my new blog series on my other blog! 

I am just trying to enjoy my last week of freedom before Spring semester starts again!

-Beth