2013.

Oh, my word, friends. 2013 is upon us; how is this even possible?   I am so excited and so nervous for this year. I finish high school. I'm turning 18. I might be moving 2,000 miles away to go to school. It's crazy how fast 2012 went by.   I wanted to share with you a little bit of what I want to happen this year; not any new years resolutions, but just things I'm excited/praying for, or things I want to do, try, etc, in no particular order.   I can't wait to graduate. I want to get better at guitar and piano. I want to take singing lessons. I want to save more money than I spend. I want to love more. I want to encourage others more. I want to spend more time in the Word. I want to sing alone more; sit alone in my room and just worship. I want to take more photos of life. And after I take them, I want to make them into a book. I want to pour into young hearts. I want to smile at strangers more. I want to remember the weight my Father bore for my sins every day. I want to write at least 26 songs. I want to get to a place where I am comfortable sharing this blog with those in my life. I want to volunteer at the senior center once or twice a month. I want to pray for people more. I want to make more healthy treats. And stay active and healthy. I want those I love to know that I love them. I want to have a vintage soda shop 18th birthday party. I want to spent less time on my phone and more with the people around me. I want to take my sisters on dates. I want to live a life that demonstrates His love.   I will add to this list, I'm sure, and with time, link posts that relate to each item.   I'm off to go work - I've spent 30+ hours nannying since last Thursday and have another 20 to finish this week out; so I'm sorry I haven't been posting lately! I'l announce the giveaway winner tonight, I promise!   xoxo, Ruthanne