Crafty Creations

Sometimes, I can be pretty creative...it takes a lot of thought & I'm not very confident about it, but I rather enjoy it.   So I figured I'd take time today & share a few of the things that I've made over time.

I made this door hanger announcement for the birth of my newest niece (best friend's daughter).  Her theme is the Fisher Price Precious Planets.  

This was also painted for my sweet niece.

This is actually painted on a block of wood. 

I am making my sister a scrapbook for Christmas & this is one of the pages that I've completed.

My best friend's birthday was Tuesday & I made her this picture frame.  

I'm working on a few more things for Christmas gifts, I'll try to post pics of those too...And I'm making another birth announcement door hanger for a friend who is due in March.  

Wait for the Lord

Wait for the Lord; be strong & take heart & wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14

Throughout this whole job searching process, this verse has become my theme.  It reminds me that things happen in God's timing not mine.  I'm anxious & scared that I won't find a job.  I don't know what will happen if I don't.  But I do know that anxiety & fear aren't from God. God calls us to have faith in Him.  I saw a quote on Pinterest (totally addicted) that said "Faith in God includes faith in God's timing." So to have faith in Him, I must have faith that His timing is perfect.  Just because nothing is happening for me now, doesn't mean it won't happen, it just means that God has something better in store for me.  

The amazing thing is that I'm not in this by myself.  He says that he will never leave or forsake us.  Which means that He is ALWAYS there, even when I can't feel him.  And to be honest, at the moment, I'm in one of those places.  I'm not feeling his presence, I don't know if I'm doing what He wants, I don't feel a strong conviction about going this way or that, or calling this place about a job opportunity.   I am really anxious to hear something from Him because I'm stressing about a job.  But I don't believe that He isn't with me through my struggles.  I just know that He is choosing to be silent right now, no matter how much the enemy tries to make me doubt my relationship with Him.  Maybe none of the opportunities that are on the table is a part of His plan for my life, maybe something even better will come up tomorrow or the next day.  I just have to stay strong & wait for him.  His plan is far above anything I can imagine.  

So in ending this post, I ask for prayers for a job & for strength to simply wait for the Lord & his plan.  

Goodbye October, Hello November

Wow, can't believe it's already November.  This year has been a roller coaster with school and then finishing and getting certified & licensed as a FNP, and now trying to find a job.  It's been a horribly wonderful year.  I still can't believe I'm actually a NP.  It's something I've wanted for so long & I've actually achieved it!  I think it'll sink in more when I'm actually doing it everyday.  I'm really hoping for a job to come along soon!  I've put in several apps & sending prayers up constantly for the job that He has for me.  I know something will come along in His perfect timing, so I just have to wait.

Last night, my oldest sister brought her 3 kids over to our house to go trick or treating in our neighborhood, like they do every year.  We had a lot of fun & they got lots of candy, although I told my sister that her kids (the younger 2 since the oldest doesn't trick or treat anymore) were the worst trick or treaters ever!  They were so funny, they'd just be walking along, not paying attention to the houses that had lights on...we'd have to tell them every house to go to just about.  When I was little I didn't need ANY prodding!  I took my 6 year old Chi-a-Dach (or Chi-weenie) with us. He was dressed as a jack-o-lantern.  He absolutely hates his costume, but he looked so adorable & got so many compliments.  He did much better with the crowds than I expected him to...he typically doesn't do well with strangers, but I guess it was different since the strangers weren't at "his" house.

Rebel in his costume...can you tell he isn't happy??

Rebel after trick-or-treating with the kids...he was wore out!  

Why yes, I AM a FNP!

A couple of hours ago, I was sitting in front of a computer screen at a testing center wondering if I was taking the wrong test because I felt like I missed every single question.  I gathered the courage to hit "End Test' and prepared what I was sure would be "Failed".  But, a survey popped up on the screen next, so I anxiously completed it...and then it went back to the home screen. No passed or failed...just the home screen.  I started to panic, sure that meant I had failed.  I looked at the testing lady & she waved me out of the testing room.  She was holding a piece of paper in her hand, she looked up at me & said "You passed."  A huge wave of relief rushed over me as my knees gave out.  The only thing that kept me from hitting the floor was that I was holding on to the wall.  I gathered my composure and walked out to my car...where I lost it again & started completely freaking out!  I am actually a certified FNP...something I've dreamed about forever & it's actually a reality.  Praise Jesus...all the glory to Him!

The Band Perry

Tuesday night, the Band Perry performed at the MS State Fair.  They are amazingly talented & put on a great show!  Even better, they are from MS!  It was just me & my niece, it was so much fun...it was her first concert & she loved it!  It was just as much fun to watch her as it was to watch the actual show.  Concerts are about the only time when I really dislike being short...it almost never fails unless I'm right at the stage, I end up not being able to see well.  Since my niece is little, she stood in a chair the whole time so she could see.  Here are a few pics from the concert...I shot some videos, but I haven't uploaded them from my phone yet.  I am not a photographer by any means tho.

In my true random style...

I haven't blogged in a while.  I haven't really felt that I've had anything worth blogging about.  But here goes an entry just because I feel like I need to check in here.  I've recently become super-addicted to Pinterest. It's awesome & I've found so many cute ideas...now I just need to put down the computer long enough to do some of them.

Tonight I tried my first idea that I got from Pinterest...homemade cheese sticks!  They were awesome & simple!  Just took pre-packaged string cheese & battered them with flour-egg & milk mixture-& Italian bread crumbs, then fried them.  I will definitely be making that a lot!

Speaking of fried stuff, the Mississippi State Fair started last week...and I haven't been yet.  I love the fair, but sadly this year, I don't really have the money to go.  The  fair food is the best part of the fair!  It's so not good for you, but so delicious, as most things are! But there are other reasons to go to the fair...like the concerts on the Midway.  Tomorrow night The Band Perry will be performing there, so I am taking my awesome niece to the show.  I really think she's gonna love it!

Well, I guess that's enough of my randomness for now...I am headed to bed.  Good night!

Random facts

I am completely devoid of blogging topics at the moment, so I thought I'd just post some random facts about me...so here goes!

1. There's a good reason this blog is called "Random Ramblings of Me"...I tend to be just a little random most of the time...but I like it!

2. I love to travel.  I really want to visit all 50 states at some point in my life...as of right now, I've only been to 9 states, 11 if you count the ones that I've been in the airport.

3. I got my only paddling in school when I was in the 6th grade & got into a fist fight with this boy because he wouldn't leave my glasses alone & I told him that if he messed with them again, I would punch him...he did so I did...I was soo terrified of what my mama & daddy would say, but suprisingly I didn't get in too much trouble.
4. I tend to get very discouraged by all the people around me, especially high school classmates, getting married & having children, but I always remember that God has a greater plan for my life than I could ever imagine & that being a wife & mom fits in there somewhere, just not now.

5. Reading is one of my most favorite past times! My favorite authors are Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Weiner.  If you've never read any of their books, you should!

6. I completely lack any motivation to exercise, even though I know how important it is!  I want to get into shape, but I find myself unable to make myself get up & do something about it on most days.  


7.  I love football!  And this weekend was a great weekend!  A MS State win & a Giants win!  But sadly, a Colts loss.  Yep, I'm a fan of both Manning brothers.