may we love the unloved.
may we smile to those who don't smile.

" You must be the change you wish to see in the world."  -Ghandi

* Roommate thank you for sharing this quote with me sorry i made fun of it...it has come to mean a lot to me in the past few weeks. 

Things I am learning:

- Meat and potatoes make the world go round.

- I'm still amazed by people and their actions each and every day.

- I'm learning the meaning of strength and what it is to love.

Life is really great right now. I have been learning so much about life and its lessons and the reason why we go through the lessons. I am fascinated by humanity and its history.

you are joy.

moi.

Currently Listening The Dust of Retreat By Margot & the Nuclear So and So's see related

"If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing."

1 Cor. 13:1-3

I'm learning the power of love, and the role it must play in the body of Christ.

This morning I had a revelation while I was sitting in my cube and I thought to myself "It's time to be Mallery again."  For a good portion  of the summer I have not felt like myself and I have had enough of it!  

This summer I really think has been a test or shall I say a quest of really finding my identity in myself and then my idenity as a child of God.  I shouldn't be afraid to speak my mind, or ask unanswered questions because what will I gain out of life if I live life passively? I shouldn't let things or people stomp on my heart. I am so thankful for the friends that have been there for me this summer who have listened for hours of my ramblings of hurt and happiness, for the moments at the lake, sleepovers, phone calls and your comfort. You guys have taught me how to recieve comfort. 

Summer is coming to a close...shea has left me, i have six days of work left, and I move into school in 9 days I couldn't be happier! I am ready to be back and to be reunited with you guys because i know it gonna feel so good!

Currently Listening ...Is a Real Boy By Say Anything see related

this past weekend i went to wrigley field...as i was walking around the friendly confines with my malt cup and wooden spoon i realized that this field is like a second home to me... for 15 years i have been coming to wrigley twice a summer and i still tend to get the same thing from the concessions every time nachos[that seeem to be stale every other time i go], a bite of my mom or dad's hot dog and a malt cup. this is a place where i forget all my worries. sometimes i think the fans need wrigley more than the chicago cubs need fans. haha!  it was a great escape to be there on sunday, i needed to get away from my head vs. heart battle for a brief moment in time and breath in the beautiful baseball stadium, the unforgettable cubs fans, and to see the cubbies on their way to victory! 

Currently Listening Of Joy & Sorrow By Denison Witmer see related