truths

I have just been thinking a lot today and the past few days about God's goodness. No matter what, He loves us. He loves us all the same, without question. It's not like I haven't heard this before, but really thinking on this concept just blows my mind. The Creator of all things desires a relationship with me. He has sought me out to save me from a life of toil and despair! What a Savior!

Amazing Love!
How can it be,
That you my King
would die for me?
Amazing Love!
I know it's true.
It's my joy to Honor You,
in all I do, I Honor You.

It is my hope and desire that you know Him in a personal and real way, and that you experience His amazing Love.

fun times with fam!

Well this weekend was so great. My Aunt and Uncle came over from Prague to visit and I got to show them around here. We visited some of the major tourist sites and had a bunch of fun together. I really love having visitors, because it reminds me how awesome this place is.

So here are some pics of our fun times together...



Aunt Vicki and I in the great park by my house.



Uncle Darrell and I enjoying TGI Friday's...it was so yummy!

I introduced them to the awesome pasties, and Auntie V shares my love for the chocolate heart yummy things! We got to go see some new places that I didn't even know existed here! We went to an amazing cathedral that dates back to the time of St. Francis of Assisi. There was a wedding going on when we went in there. I wish I had pictures of that because it was pretty amazing, but no photos allowed! It was kind of a culture shock to them getting used to our late night lifestyle here, but they adapted very well!

Anyways, it was such a good visit. They really spoiled me and I am definitely already missing them! What a good weekend!

yep...

Okay, so as promised, here are some pics of my trip to Portugal.

A view of the ocean from the pool.

The beach had these really cool rock formation things all around that we climbed on a bit.

The beach!! It was so pretty!

Representin' our city! What what!

Another shot of the beach with the cool waves.

All in all, it was a great trip. Very relaxing, wonderful weather, good times indeed.

checking in...

Okay so it's been weird since I have been back, re-adjusting to living here. I have to get my mind once again to think in non-English mode! But there were a lot of things that I missed in the short time that I was gone that I am so happy to be able to partake in once again (the yummy coffee and pastries, my wonderful friends here, the culture in general). It's just interesting how only being gone a few weeks can make you feel almost like you're going through culture shock all over again! But the city has been so good to me and very welcoming. The weather has been so gorgeous the past few days! Definitely very much like spring. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and its just beautiful!

This weekend I am going to Portugal to go to the beach! I am definitely looking forward to laying on the sand, hanging out, and seeing a new country. I will take pictures too so you all can share in the fun. Have a great weekend!

i'm back!

Well I was in the states for a while but I am now back over here! Still trying to get over jet lag. Anyways,  it was a fun visit. I got to go to California for the first time. I also got to be in my brother's wedding. I now have a sister in law! yeah! Here are some pics from the wedding festivities.

Getting our nails done!

Bridesmaids with the lovely bride after the rehearsal dinner.

I loved the flowers! They were so pretty and smelled so good!

The bride and groom!

Me, Mandy, and Amy

So yeah it was a fun time and I had a good visit. I got to see a lot of my favorite people, eat a lot of my favorite foods, and just relax! Now I am back over here and looking forward to what's next. Hope you have a good weekend!

He ls Good

The pathway is broken
And the signs are unclear
And I don't know the reason why You brought me here
But just because You love me the way that You do
I'm gonna walk through the valley
If You want me to

No I'm not who I was
When I took my first step
And I'm clinging to the promise You're not through with me yet
So if all of these trials bring me closer to You
Then I will go through the fire
If You want me to

It may not be the way I would have chosen
When You lead me through a world that's not my home
But You never said it would be easy
You only said I'll never go alone

So when the whole world turns against me
And I'm all by myself
And I can't hear You answer my cries for help
I'll remember the suffering Your love put You through
And I will go through the darkness
If You want me to

When I cross over Jordan, I'm gonna sing, gonna shout
Gonna look into your eyes and see you never let me down
So take me on the pathway that leads me home to you
And I will walk through the valley if you want me to

Yes, I will walk through the valley if you want me to 

ok

yeah so I took a quiz to find out what flavor of Pocky I am! Pocky is this amazing asian treat that I  looooove!  Just wanted to share with you....

what flavor pocky are you?
[c] sugardew