For the first time in my life, I feel happy with who I am, and I'm comfortable with the way I look. I'm done trying to impress people, trying to watch what I say for fear I might offend them for whatever reason, and I'm not trying to look perfect in order for mr right to look my way, because I'm far from it. I don't care. If it happens, it happens... Until then, I'm just happy being me. I'm starting to find my own voice and I love the way it feels!
-Shelby-
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August 19, 2011
Getting A Little Too Comfortable with Life
I wish I was more of a risk taker, I've always played the game of life safely. Ive been the quiet girl that doesn't speak out much, doesn't do anything crazy. I feel like i've stayed that way my entire life. That way I don't fail, don't make a fool of myself, and I don't have to be prepared for the unexpected. I'm a planner, I like to know exactly what's going to happen! But, lately I've started thinking what kind of life is that?
God has so much more in store for our lives, and I tend to take the safe route and miss out on opportunities that would be really amazing! Why? Because I'm too afraid.
I was Skyping with my uncles last night for our weekly talk with the family, and one of them mentioned the pastor, Francis Chan, and author of Crazy Love. My other uncle looked up some videos on YouTube, and Francis was talking about growing comfortable. We don't want take risks or do anything crazy for God, but that's not what is intended for us. We were meant to live for so much more, and that's when it hit me... I have grown too comfortable not only in life, but in my walk with God, because I'm afraid of being called out or of failing.
I have big dreams that God has placed in my heart, but then I'm too lazy or too afraid to do anything about it. Well, today, I'm going to stop putting things off. I'm going to challenge myself to do the hard things and to grow more, to be who God created me to be. I want to live a life that's worth living, and make a difference! I want to be able to look in the mirror, and be proud of who I am!
God has so much more in store for our lives, and I tend to take the safe route and miss out on opportunities that would be really amazing! Why? Because I'm too afraid.
I was Skyping with my uncles last night for our weekly talk with the family, and one of them mentioned the pastor, Francis Chan, and author of Crazy Love. My other uncle looked up some videos on YouTube, and Francis was talking about growing comfortable. We don't want take risks or do anything crazy for God, but that's not what is intended for us. We were meant to live for so much more, and that's when it hit me... I have grown too comfortable not only in life, but in my walk with God, because I'm afraid of being called out or of failing.
I have big dreams that God has placed in my heart, but then I'm too lazy or too afraid to do anything about it. Well, today, I'm going to stop putting things off. I'm going to challenge myself to do the hard things and to grow more, to be who God created me to be. I want to live a life that's worth living, and make a difference! I want to be able to look in the mirror, and be proud of who I am!
That's all for now,
Shelby <3
Sent from my iPhone
August 18, 2011
My "Aha" Moment, if you will!
The reality that it's never going to happen is finally sinking in....
Truth is, I guess I knew it all along, but just wanted to hold onto that glimmer of hope ….yeah.
My Life in Photos This Week
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| Started out on a diet with my mom; eating fruit and soup...but didn't last with it this time. |
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| Gilmore Girls and Starbursts. Nothing better! |
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| Obsession: this mint color nail polish!! :D |
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| My cat being so sweet and laying with me |
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| Cupcakes. |
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| Trace Adkins' golf cart |
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| One of his buses |
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| We hung out in the parking lot, waiting for him to come out or something to happen...nothing ever did. |
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| Our radio station |
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| Me in my backyard...just hanging out ...lol. |
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| This was the color of the sky! I didn't realize it was that blue...beautiful |
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| Peanut butter yogurt! YUMMY! |
August 15, 2011
Lizzie McGuire is Pregnant ....well, Hilary Duff is!
When I found out the news yesterday, along with everyone else, I could not believe it! All these years, we've known her as Lizzie McGuire; she has been a "friend" to us all growing up, teaching us how to find bras, deal with boys, annoying family, and of course, just the day to day life as being a teenager. We've seen her grow up into this beautiful women, get married, and she announced yesterday, that her and her husband will in fact be expecting a baby. It's so weird! I am so excited for her and Mike, I'm sure they're going to make incredible parents.
She has always been so normal, in a world of teen stars that have gone down hill very quickly! It's good to see that she has been able to work, but that she has a life outside of Hollywood, and that's why people like her so much. She's relatable :)
She has always been so normal, in a world of teen stars that have gone down hill very quickly! It's good to see that she has been able to work, but that she has a life outside of Hollywood, and that's why people like her so much. She's relatable :)
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| The first photo of her since announcing. This was her yesterday! |
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| Hilary and Mike shopping in Malibu Saturday afternoon. |
Eden's Edge concert
This band is amazing! I couldn't stop listening to their EP, and I when I found out they'd be playing a show here in town, I HAD to go! They're awesome :)
Vacation Video
Here's a short video I made of some things we did on vacation :)
Includes the beach, LA, and Las Vegas!
Includes the beach, LA, and Las Vegas!
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