http://www.myspace.com/miraclefortress
Miracle Fortress : Beach Baby
(Click on the link.. and look towards the end of the song list for "Beach Baby")
**Both of these songs were featured in the short movie I posted on my facebook a while back. If you didn't watch it, definitely take the time to. You won't be disappointed! It is one of the absolute cutest videos I've ever seen! The link for the video is below.**
http://vimeo.com/29285965
Oh hiiiiiii 2012!! It's so nice to be here to greet you. :) I'm remembering the loved ones I've lost that can't say the same, and doing my absolute best to live each and every day to it's fullest, in their remembrance. From my aunt Donna, to my uncle Paul, to my boyfriend's sister Natalie, to one of my favorite great uncles in the world, Uncle Gary, to my favorite dog in the entire world, Copo Mellie---this one's for you.
What is it about the new year that feels so refreshing? It's just another day, but mentally something always feels different. You have another shot to do it right. And I'm convinced this year is my year. I have everything aligned to set sail and take me on my adventure. I've got big hopes for this year, but also am just trying to take it each day at a time, and count my blessings.
One of my resolutions is to attend my church more. I've been feeling incredibly spiritual lately, more than usual. I consider myself blessed to be where I am spiritually in my life, but I have a long way to go to get to that relationship with Christ that I want. I go to a non-denominational church, called Northridge. It's all the way out in Plymouth, but it is so worth the drive. No matter what...no matter WHAT is going on in my life, during and after church service there, I always feel an incredible sense of peace come over me. My everything feels awakened and aware. To know everything I have is because of Him.. every day I'm given, every love I feel, every happy moment I encounter.... it's overwhelming. And this year I'd like to give back some of that overwhelming feeling. I've been talking a lot about making trips to orphanages to visit with the kids there, but this year I'm going to actually DO this. Also, get more information on how to volunteer at a cancer center to hang out with the kids. I need to expand my comfort zone and put my natural gift with kids to good use.
I also want to eventually become a vegan. My dad's response was, "That'll last a week. Then you'll remember your obsession with Chic-Fil-A." He's right, but here's to trying! When Zak and I get our own place I most definitely plan on buying organic, making those weirdo antioxidant and wheat-grass shots, and eventually cutting out fast food entirely. With the exception of Jack in the Box and Chic-Fil-A. See, already, there goes that whole vegan thing. I just think God put those two fast food chains on the world for a reason--to keep suicide rates low. You just can't be sad while eating two tacos for 99cents, or a box of chicken nuggets with a side of waffle fries. No wayyyyyy.
And lastly, I want to be a better girlfriend to my boyfriend, who is deserving of the most incredible girl this universe can produce. Also, an equally amazing friend to the two girls that have always been by my side. One since 5th grade (cough Anna)... and one since high school (cough Sarah). :) Each completely opposite, but perfectly the same in the area that matters--being there for me, always, always, always. One thinks she's ghetto, even though she's a white girl born and raised in Trenton.. the other has always been more of a hippie. We've actually talked about buying a van, driving for the rest of our lives around the world, and living off of daisies for our main food group... haha. I want to always be there for these people, and make sure they can be as close to me as possible, no matter where my path leads me.
Focus on what you can control in your life. If you aren't happy with it, change it. If you are, work towards bettering it. I guess it really is that simple. Keep the happy memories. Recreate them as often as possible. Remember the bad ones, but also remember that they are a part of your past. You left it behind for a reason. Always move forward. Always seek those happy moments. Always love.
