When I Grow Up....(Dream Big.)

Most kids have usually said these words, "When I Grow Up...". I have been pondering lately, and I have come to the conclusion that these kids are smart; they know how to dream. I think the problem with a lot of people these days is they don't know how to do this. They have gotten caught up with everyday matters, and lost sight of their dreams... This happens to be one of my favorite things to do. In fact I would love share the list of things that I dream about for when, "I Grow Up." So if your willing, let me take you on a journey; a journey of what's to come. Hopefully you'll see the picture as I see it.

..So. My dreams are a little different from when I was 4. Then, me and my friend had dreams of being mermaids. I have since then revised my plans and this is what I want. When I Grow Up, I don't want to have to worry about what the economy is going through. I am a daughter of the most high God; He's going to take care of all of my needs...(I have nothing to worry about.) I want to be more than financially stable; I want to be able to give back and sow seeds into God's kingdom. He paid the ultimate price for me, it's the least I can do. The other part of being financially stable is I can live a luxurious life; yes, as my parents can testify, I like the finer, more expensive things in life.
You might ask me how I aquired all this money, and three scenerios come to mind immediately. One, I won the 100-some-odd million dollar lottery. But since I don't gamble, we can rule this possibility out. Number Two, my great-grandmother, left me a large inheritance when she passed, that nobody knows about yet, and I don't find out for a while. Or Number Three, the most likely possibility; I work my butt off in my own clinic as a therapist..(and make some big bucks might I add. ;] )
I would like to be able to travel anywhere in the world that I desire. To be able to take my family on crusies, to go to NYC occassionally, to Hawaii, and to Disney World multiple times. Yes, we will have many family vacations.
So far, I have shown you some of the luxurious things I would love to have. Let's contunue on. I want to live in a huge house. I want it to be one that you would see in Better Homes and Gardens; one shown on HGTV. And, I can't wait to decorate all of it!!!...(If my Best Friend from pre-school becomes an interior designer, then I'm gonna ask her to help me!!.lol. ;D ..thanks Kels!)...I want a huge kitchen so I can cook a wonderful dinner every night!...I want beautiful, Cherry hardwood floors...And a three car garage. I plan on having my husband's car, the sports car (hopefully black Porsche), and my cerulean blue metallic colored Lexus RX 10 parked in the garage. I want a beautiful living room that has a big screen t.v., a leather couch, and a Black Steinway Grand Piano in it.
Picture this..a lot of land in the country. With a beautiful stone house. This is the outside of my cute maison..(house.) Now picture the yard...beautiul flower beds in front of the house...a huge green lawn with a cute little fence. Soft green grass that is so thick and lucious. A back yard with the same green grass, flower beds, a tree house for the kids, and a swimming pool. Laying on one of the shaded lounge seats is my black and white Siberean Husky that I have had since the day I graduated college. Her name is Maya.
Enough with the house and yard, let's move on to the kids. I once made a bet with my best friend Brice. I bet him $20 that I would adopt my kids, and not have them myself. Well. I guess I wasn't at the point in my life where I thought that little kids are TOOOO CUTE and WAAAAAAY adorable. I have since changed my point of view and now have 2 girl and boy names picked out.... I'm not really sure at the moment If wanna have that many children, but if I do end up having that many, I have their names. Ava Monroe, Adelynn (not sure bout middle name yet.) Nikolai, Cade (those middle names are secrets...my knowledge only!..lol. I want them to have beautiul brown, curly hair..... I believe Brice has won this bet, we just won't tell him yet.. ;)
To have these kids, I believe things must be done God's way. I must first be married!!..I'm gonna have an outrageoulsy beautiful wedding!...I can picture it now...but that's a whole 'nother story in itself. ;) But really, I can't wait to be married!...I want to have a special guy that loves me for me. That needs me as much as I need him...I want to hold hands just because we can...I want to be in love..It would really be nice now, but the one thing they don't tell you; When he comes, it will be worth the wait. Ya. I don't mind at all waiting for God's timing; waiting for that guy.
As much as I want all of these things, the number one thing in my life has to be God, and my relationship with him. I have to work with him first, but I do believe He will give me the desires of my heart one day.
So, Im sorry it's so long..But I thank you for those of you who have taken time out of your day to read this. Little kids always dream and say when I grow up; I think more adults should take lessons from kids and never stop dreaming. So. This is what I dream about for when I grow up. Hope you enjoyed my dreams and I would love to hear about yours. ;)
Keep the Faith,
God Bless and have a wonderful day.

I have....

...come to a conclusion...a very good one at that..or @ least so I think...Anyways..I have come to the conclusion that life would be better if I didn't have to go to school, and got to live on the farm all the time...For those of you who are jumping the gun, don't worry; I have every intention of finishing school (Undergrad, Masters, and perhaps Ph.D.)...but I would love nothing more than be able to spend all my time on the farm, rather than going to all these boring classes. Now don't get me wrong, not all of them are boring. My psych class, is very interesting, and I'm glad I'm in it.....French the same way..but just about the rest of them are making me go crazy.( Not that there's really that far to get there!)..lol. but anywho. Wouldn't my time be much better spent being productive, than it would be sitting in a lecture that everyone is suffering through!...hahah. I think so...Of course, once I get to take classes that are actually related to my major next year, I think I will be much more enthralled...But for now, I'd rather be feeding cows, and practicing my psychology on them!..hahah. (wouldn't that be funny.)...or another random thought..I could pursue my first lifelong dream that I can remember having...(me and my first best friend I ever had.)...I'll become a mermaid!!!!!!!!!!!! =) hahah. The LIttle mermaid was our favorite movie!!..anyways..sorry about the randomness...But i will soon be full of motivation again!..Tomorrow is Friday, and I am going home to the farm!!!!!!!!....
Toodles to all!...and next time I promise not to be so discombobulated!!..hehe. ;)

...The Love Bug...blugggh!

Ok...so forgive me ahead of time, as I plan on going on a rampage to let go of some of my feelings. I have come to the conclusion that Valentine's Day could be the most stupid holiday that we as humans have come up with yet. I mean, it has become another day that, starting the day after Christmas, advertises candy, stuffed animals, flowers, and other "romantic stuff" to "Woo" our sweathearts.We go out and spend, perhaps, hundreds of dollars on material things that can only be used while we're here on earth. First of all, if we have a "better half" to celebrate this "love day" with, why can't we do it without spending huge sums of money??..I mean it is so much more romantic if the gift you give comes from the heart, not the pocket book; for me @ least, it would seem like the gift was much more personal if the guy didn't spend a great deal of money. A simple home cooked meal by the fire place, or an original song composed by your sweetie would more than do the trick... now this seems very, very romantic to me...but then again, that's just me.
But If in a relationship shouldn't we show our love and appreciation to our "significant other" every day of the year, and not just one day that is set aside?? Shouldn't we have multiple (yet unofficial) Valentine's Days throughout the year??" Now, like I said, forgive me. I can see exceptions to this holiday, for example, a husband and wife who have multiple children, all under the ages of 10. In this case, yes, I can see where this specific day would be romantic; a chance to get away from the kids for a little while and have a much needed date night. But for high school students, and even college students (who unless are engaged) should we really waste our time and money on this??..Im not so sure.

You know, I've come to college (but it started in high school), and everyone is looking for someone to spend the rest of their lives with. Everyone seems in such a rush to get married, and have their lives planned out. Well, I have a question. What is so wrong with being single??..I've come to the conclusion, that nothing is wrong with this, and in fact there is nothing like it. Don't get me wrong, It would be amazing to have someone special to celebrate this holiday with, and someday I will; but this year I don't, so no big deal. I've seen a lot of people here @ school that think they are in love. Now I have no doubt that some of them truly are. But I also believe that the rest of them are just "in love" with the idea of being "in love." I hope that makes sense.

Why can't we single people just enjoy our time alone. I heard a speaker say @ a convention this past weekend, that God made all of our feelings, including lonliness.. But He made this feeling so that when we would feel that way, we would run to our Father in Heaven. We would read our Bibles, and spend time in prayer with Him. It got me to really thinking. If I don't spend enough time working on my relationship with my Heavenly Father, and making it work, how should I expect an earthly relationship with that special man to work??..You know, I have dreams for my life, and they include my wedding, marriage, and the rest of my future that goes along with it..And if they are according to God's word, I have no doubt, that He will fulfill my hearts desire. But why rush things?
So I have made a decision. I am going to stop wasting my times on guys. I've cut back already, but I need to do so even more. I'm not going to worry about the perfect guy for me. When I've come to the point in my relationship with God where I am 100% sure that He always is my first priority, I believe that God will work things out with my special guy.

So this note started out as a "Valentine's Day Hate Mail"..and gradually turned into a thinking and decision making process. For everyone who has a special someone to share Valentine's Day with. Go ahead, have fun with your night out on the town. My most sincere wishes... As for me, I will be watching Mall Cop, and enjoying popcorn and m&m's with my best friend; remembering that God is the main man in my life and will always be.

Another Day

So. Today was a pretty normal day...lol. Woke up, went to classes, and now Im sitting in my dorm room eating my dinner. Like I said pretty normal. Not really a whole lot to share. Sorry I haven't written lately. I have been kinda busy. What with school and everything. And then this past weekend, I went to a leadership conference with my youthgroup. Now that was fun. I got to spend time with some of the most important people in my life.
Now. Im sitting here, catching up with you, and watching the weather. All of Green Country is under a tornado watch. And I got a little worried, so I just got off the phone with my dad. It might be funny what I was worried about...I asked him if my car got hail damage if the insurance would replace it...or if it got swept away by a tornado, if I would get a new one. No need to worry..lol.
So like I said nothing really new. Just thought I would update everybody. I did get my braces off last Monday. Now that was exciting!...I go back tomorrow to get my retainer to wear @ night. hmm. o well.
I do however find myself wishing summer was here. Not to worry though, only 79 days till Im done with my freshman year!.
So, that's about it!..
ttyl!.
Keep the Faith! =D
XOXO, Aubrey