blog challenge: DAYTWO

so, today's challenge is to take a picture of something you ate today...

about that...I've only eaten a waffle today and that was way early this morning so unfortunately, challenge unaccepted!

I've had such a crazy, busy day I forgot to eat! tomorrow's challenge will be better :)

hope y'all have a lovely evening! 

come back tomorrow for day three: perfect first date!

peace love & sunflowers

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blog challenge: DAYONE

hello hello hello! 

it has been quite some time since I've been into this blogging business. 

mini update: I've got this guy in my life who, I must be totally honest...makes me the happiest girl in the world. hands down. so anyways, said boyfriend is moving to PITTSBURGH, PA. now for those of you who do not know, we are from Columbia...SOUTH CAROLINA. that's approximately: 591 miles, 9 hours 16 minutes by car, and 3 hours 5 minutes by plane away from the love of my life. now...I know that some people are even further and that it "really isn't so bad" but for me it's a big change and a big deal. see, we took a small break and by the time I got him back, he's leaving for PA. I just got him back and I am not ready to give him up to a new a state. BUT it is such an amazing opportunity for him that he'd be so crazy to turn it down. so 9 months of long, long weeks that turn into long, long months I shall endure. 

now, the rest of my blog will make sense. 

while he is gone, my goal is to be occupied with work, friends, and plenty of hobbies. what greater hobby than my love for blogging!? so I have researched a few "blog challenges" to conquer my quest of having a blog a day, something to keep my mind off of the distance and busy, busy! I've chosen this 30 day blog challenge for the month of August. with these posts, I'll probably have other tangents I come across during the days. 

may I present to you the challenge:

today is day 1, obviously. 

selfie & the story of my day. 

butfirstlemmetakeaselfie:

the story of my day: 

today was GREAT! I came to Chapin (home home) from my current home, Anderson and spent the afternoon with my mom and dad at the grocery store. then I went to my really, really good friend's apartment to work on stuff for my man while she worked on stuff for her classroom. we also watched Heaven is Real!

let me tell ya about this project I'm doing for Mark because there WILL BE blog posts about it :) don't worry. since he is moving, I'm making "open when..." letters for different moods/days he may be having. I'm working on SO SO SO many projects for him I can't even wait. that's part of what is making this transition a bit easier because I look forward to being able to surprise him and put a smile on his face even though I'm 500+ miles away from him. I will post about that project tomorrow along with my day 2 challenge. so come back tomorrow!

peace love & sunflowers

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oh, PS...this is my man:

I know, blessed, right?

the big move

so as I've said in my first post, I'm moving (have moved) to Anderson! my new room is my favorite! it is so bright, so fun, and so HAPPY. 

the following are the pictures of my new space:

the main attraction

vision board

 

                                       

my most favorite night table. this was my grandmothers. it is the perfect size and it was already my favorite color: yellow! absolutely love

the whole room together

it's my favorite space. everything about this makes me happy.

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peace love && sunflowers

because you're beautiful💛

hello everyone :) 

hope y'all have had an amazing Memorial Day remembering those who have fought for us and are fighting for us every day! #america

💙❤️💙❤️

so I just wanted to drop in to say one thing.

YOU

ARE

ENOUGH

you're enough. just you. be you. be beautiful. 

that's all for today :) just remember to smile and always, always, always be yourself. because you are enough and you are amazing. someone thought you were worth dying for so live your life every day and give God the glory!

keep it up

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peace love & sunflowers

center of it🙌

before bed I always have Pandora playing Christian Contemporary radio. it gives me a calm feeling before I go to sleep. anyways, this song "Center Of It" by Chris August really hit me tonight.

we've all had doubts, feeling as though we can't win, or today just isn't our day, we can't get this right. we all feel like we're not good enough sometimes whether it be with our person, friends, work, family, school, whatever...we all have that insecure feeling sometimes or have had that feeling. God winks in my life all day, every day. it is a little mind blowing how crazy His timing is sometimes. tonight I was in the process of talking to a friend and telling her how sometimes, I just don't feel good enough. no matter what I'm doing, I just don't feel like it's enough for some people, sometimes. and what song comes on my Pandora radio but that song, "Center Of It." He can always play me a song right when I need it! never fails. if you haven't heard it, I highly recommend it. it's a good one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqoU6V86AkY

anyways, I'm listening to this song. hanging on to every word. it made me realize that no matter what is happening...He is there. He is there through it all. He is the center of it. through our ups and our downs...when we rise and when we fall. He is there. it put such a smile on my face because I was reminded by the words of this song how He will be there through it all. when you're happy, when you're hurting. in the morning and at night. He is there and He will get you through all those feelings.

the kicker? we have to LET Him.

remembering He is my center brings me such peace. now, there will be days that I forget and have to remind myself not to worry, not to fear...but guess what? He's got this. He's got me. and He's got you.

have a lovely night and remember you've got Jesus Christ fighting for you! 

keep smiling and keep letting your light shine and always ALWAYS be you! 

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peace love & sunflowers

rainy day crafts

so yesterday was dark and rainy, perfect weather for painting! 

with the window open, the sound and smell of rain filling my room, and a little Fleetwood Mac on the record player I began my first project of the day. 

my obsession for daisies and sunflowers has grown so much recently. they're such happy flowers and these days I am all about happy and smiling every day! so I painted a sunflower to brighten up my room. 

quotes are another one of my favorite things so I painted this next one with a quote and a bright yellow sun to remind me every morning to wake up and live for Jesus. to be all that I can be for Him and to let His light shine through me! 

these were my two projects for the weekend! and I love them so much and think they're a bright, fun addition to my room! 

today's inspiration: remember to always be yourself, smile, and let His light shine through you! 

peace love & sunflowers

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obsession of the day💛🌻

http://instagram.com/rebeccaceargle

this necklace! I love this necklace so much! I'm so obsessed with sunflowers and daisies, so obsessed I have a Pinterest board dedicated to nothing but the two, don't judge me. 

anyways this beaut came from my most favorite store: Forever21

it is bright and happy. it is big but not to heavy and it dresses up my outfit to make it a little more fun! 

the little things make me oh so very happy! I'll be posting more today about the craft projects that I did yesterday and with a few ideas to run by you bloggers. 

until then, 

peace, love, & sunflowers

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follow me on Instagram

it's been a long time but I would LOVE if y'all followed me on Instagram so here is that info :)

http://instagram.com/rebeccaceargle/

I post pictures that go well with things I want to begin discussing on my blog! 

so they'll go together from time to time so do it :) 

peace, love, & sunflowers

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#itsthelittlethings

study break means craft time

so I've found when I begin to stress with all my school work, if I take a short break...listen to some upbeat tunes and do something else, it makes it easier to jump back into my work. so today, I did just that. 

I've been meaning to make a paint chip calendar. 

SO EASY. and so cute. 

remember my telling you about adding color to your space to focus better? 

well I am all about some color! I chose my favorite color, got 8 paint chips from Walmart and had an old frame lying around, viola. 

affordable, easy, and cute! 

my three favorite things for any project. 

love

have a wonderful wednesday people!

and it really is :) 

when God winks

last night I had a minor freak out...a melt down, if you will. classes this semester are serious business. so of course last night everything came crashing down on me and I had no idea how I was going to get all of this work done. It's like staring at a crazy mountain and wondering...how am I ever going to get over this?

well, I decided to take a break from my homework and take a shower. as I shower, I always listen to music. so I had on my pandora christian contemporary radio (which is absolutely amazing) and this song came on.

Praise You In This Storm by Casting Crowns

now, this is a small storm...but for me, school and the stressing I do over it, is my storm. one of them. so ironically, it comes on as I'm having my meltdown. I just can't even describe how much it blows me away that He is ALWAYS there. every where you look, He is right there.
when God winks.

I go to bed last night just stomach in knots and so upset about all this work to be done. get up this morning to head to class, dreading everything. the teacher announces today that our test and essays were postponed this week, all due next week. WHAT.
when God winks. 

I am just so excited to share this because of how good my God is! 

this acronym is always in my head during hard times. sometimes you just have to P.U.S.H through the storm.

PrayUntilSomethingHappens

LOVE LOVE LOVE

I hope everyone has a lovely day! I'll be writing more hopefully soon but with school during the week it gets a little crazy. so glad I have this place as an outlet from the crazy mess! 

sunday crafts part two

last post before I HAVE to go to sleep! my other project for tonight was another canvas painting. 

project 3:

"She is clothed in strength & dignity, and laughs without fear of the future." 

Proverbs 31:25

Another fabulous verse. Have no fear of your future ladies. and gentlemen. God's plan for you is so amazing and so fulfilling...why would you feel the need to fear? 

"If our God is for us, then who can stand against us?" 

nobody. 

remember that lovelies! since it's 'tomorrow' I'll post more 'later today'

sunday crafts

sunday crafting makes for a happy, happy, happy girl! 

I love projects, I love painting, I love all things ARTSY.

today's main project was: organization. 

I'm a little OCD. well maybe a lot OCD, don't judge me.

so I have this incredibly long desk I got from the one and only, IKEA. It's supposed to fit over a bed...like a giant over the bed table. but I simply use it to spread out all my papers and such. I do not like clutter. and my desk was beginning to feel very, very cluttery. 

yes, I made up that word...it's my blog, I do what I want! not really. but anyways.

I read a blog by Lauren Conrad on how to focus better with just 10 easy steps! and one of them was having a happy, inspiring space to work with. and if you saw my room, I have every color imaginable in here to inspire and make for a creative space. I love color. bright yellows, turquoise, blue, pinks, corals...you name it..it's present in my room. 

so my desk is my number one place where focusing is definitely necessary. I thought a lot about what that blog said and I decided to clean it up a bit today. 

I have a massive amount of colorful pens, pencils, and highlighters. originally placed in two cute little  mason jars on my desk. but the more pens I accumulated, the quicker I began running out of room. 

the following photos show my solution:

 peanut can

 that green foamy stuff which I cut into pieces to line the bottom and give extra height so my pens and such would sit up at the top some. 

 the washi tape

 then I lined the lid with index cards to place over the green pieces inside, so they wouldn't fall through and be stuck down at the bottom

 place it inside

 then added these little cups we had around, to support the pens and such, so they would stand a little better

 um, please don't judge how many pens/pencils/highlighters I own. and yes, I do need ALL of them, I promise.

 wrap that tape around...VIOLA! pretty container for my obsession with colorful writing utensils. 

 final product ^v

so not only does this create more space on my desk, it is a nifty place to keep all my pens/pencils/highlighters AND it's super cute, bright, and colorful!

couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.

*it's the little things*

project 2: 

a  canvas painting:

I'm working on another. I just wanted to share that one because it's one of my favorite verses. 

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."

Psalm 51:10

LOVE. 

have a fabulous day my lovelies! 

tomorrow I have tons to say. so COME BACK. kaybye.

listen up, people

my previous post was joyous, happy, so so so vulnerable to this idea of love. but i sit here after this just bizarre day. and i ask myself. what is love. and i know i talked about scripture and what the Bible says about love and on that day, i believed every word of it. i felt like this time...it's going to be good. going to be amazing. and then it's exactly what i hoped it wouldn't be. is that a sign? 

you know, we ask God for signs. to help guide us through life. help us make that tough decision. show us what to do God. show us the ways of our lives..take us through your plan God. 

we say these things on a daily basis...but how often to we stop and wait for an answer? how often do we spit out our daily demands and requests but then close the door and walk away? 

i know i walk away. and i'm struggling these days because, my heart and mind...tell me the right decision. i ask God for the answers. i read my Bible for the answers. but i don't listen. i don't wait and listen for God's answer. 

i had a picture in my head of how today would go. how the conversation would go. how it would end. most of me prayed and hoped it would go the way i thought. but what's that saying? 

"if you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans"

well i bet i put Him in a fit of laughter today. 

this day could not have gone more in the direction i was afraid of. 

staying vs. walking away.
 i'm at this debate and crossroads now of not giving up but not settling either. i don't know what to do. i know i have to pray about it. and i have to LISTEN to the answers. that's my point of the day.

listening. 

the more we stop and listen, the better off we will be in our lives. 

to give up or not to give up? love means not giving up. but when is enough...enough? 

AH the questions of my life. if only i didn't over think every little detail...i'd probably be way less stressed out.

anyways folks. lesson of the day. LISTEN. when you're asking God for help, be sure you're on the other end, listening to His answers!

bless you all, have a lovely day :) 

tomorrow will be a more upbeat and happy post. at least i hope.

my obsession

last post for the evening. THIS TATTOO. talk about the little things. it's my obsession of the century! i am in love with this constant little reminder that if my God is for me then who can stand against me? this tiny cross on my arm has such a huge impact on my every day perspective.

so yeah, i did a selfie. OH well. i had to show off my inspiration! i love looking down to see this reminder. it's a blessing. 

tomorrow i'll have more to say about lots of things! hope you all have a lovely early morning. 

-it's the little things-

the L word

stumbled upon this gem over a random pinterest sweep! i had to steal the photo because it's my blog title! i got so excited.

today's topic: the L word. LOVE.

so this past week has shown me that love isn't about getting exactly what you want when you want it. it's very cliche but... 

love is patient; love is kind. love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. it does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. it hears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. love never ends. 

1 corinthians 13: 4-8

bless it. my heart is in such joyous pain. it hurts i'm so happy. weird? it's so true. love is patient. it must be patient...and kind...it hears all, believes all, hopes all, endures all...it never ends. i love love love this verse. it means so much to me right now.

my aunt, who is one of my biggest inspirations, said to me tonight:

"love comes from the soul, not the heart. when you find love, true love, that's how you know. nothing can replace it within your soul."

it's amazing the people God puts into my life to show me the ways. to remind me that through Him everything is possible. 

apologies for my sappy love song. it only happens on occasion. promise.

love your person. be patient. remember love never ends.

happy monday loves!

(well it says tuesday but it's my monday. so enjoy. kbyeee)

step by step, He leads

hi y'all 

this post today is going to be a bit more sad than usual as I am going through an incredibly tough situation. lately I have had problems in a relationship, trusting and believing. when someone says I love you...it's a huge thing. and to trust them means all the world. to believe the words coming out of their mouth...means so much. and to not believe him, that breaks my heart. as we're taking time apart for us to figure things out and I continue to read my daily devotions (which by the way, it really truly amazes me how every day I open this book and it is as if God is talking to me. straight to me through the words on this page). 

this was my devotion :

"I will show you the next step forward, and the one after that, and the one after that. Relax and enjoy the journey in My Presence, trusting Me to open the way before you as you go."

the two bible readings to coincide with this devotion say something even more, 

"I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you." Psalm 32:8

these words are so important for me right now, they're saying to me to trust in Him for He has my future in His hands. I have to first love Him, trust in Him, believe in Him before I will be able to do the same in any of my relationships. it is even more clear to me now that I need to take these few weeks to throw myself into these devotions, into learning all that I can, and reading every day so that I can grow and allow myself to grow in my relationships. I so believe that everything happens for a reason and God has such a plan for each of us. it is just these past few weeks that I am finally learning to let Him lead me, step by step through my days, every day. 

I am sharing this with the world because I think it's an important thing to remember. if it gets me through the day then I would like to help someone else, perhaps in the same situation know that they can get through. as i've mentioned before prayer. prayer can get you through. these devotions are such a blessing to me. and hopefully they can be a blessing to some of you too.