Project Closer Look

Snap shots of what I see on a day to day basis. A closer look at what I see. Objects/items/material things/nature. No people, just things. Project: closer look is in effect.

North Carolina (part 1)

It has taken me sooo long to blog these photos! I wanted to edit and re-size every single one of them before I posted anything online. Well, whatever loL....this summer I spent about a week and a half in the beautiful area of Asheville and Black Mountain North Carolina :) I spent my time with about 15 of my friends on a missionary trip. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life, a step I've taken to put God first in my life. Along with feeling great about serving God I also fell in love with Black Mountain (where I spent most of my time). The people and the environment! I mean, HELLO! This place is beyond gorgeous...magnificent...extraordinary..! I have no words. Seriously, No words. I felt peace everyday. The air is fresh, the grass is green, and the mountains are breath taking.

Most people who know me, know I am a city girl. I love the city! I love to travel, but I will always travel back to the city loL...Black Mountain changed my outlook on life, people and places. I swam under a real waterfall! Not a man made (pool) romantic waterfall, but a real waterfall, with real rocks and real ice cold natural water! loL I loved it. It was freezing, but it was so worth it. We hiked a trail for about 20-30 min. to get to the "low falls" - the easier of the two available. Man, that trail was steep! But we sat on rocks all around the falls and ate lunch. I've never done that before, it was peaceful :) I put my feet in the water as I watched my family and friends admire the scenery and fellowship around them. "This is the life."

Nearly finished

So my bookshelf finally came in :) my room is looking soo much better than it had. My final touches will be to add a chair, put up more pictures/art on the wall and painting my dresser and night stand glossy white (oh and installing my big daddy imac loL) I'm happy with how it looks so far, so here ya go - this is how it looks.

 

In the process

So remember when I told you I wanted to re-decorate my room? I've been working on that idea for the past 2 or 3 weeks now..? It's starting to come together like I want :D I've gone to Home Goods which is an incredible store for "Home Goods" loL no seriously, they have so many products there to furnish your home at an affordable price - and pretty much any and everything you could be looking for to satisfy your style. For me, I'm looking for more of a modern chic styled room and I am so not an interior decorator but I've been getting some really nice ideas from blogs like Get it Girl Style...Made by Girl...Emily Clark...and different youtube videos.

I saw a bookshelf I really like from West Elm in white but it was a little out of my price range so I found a mock at target and I'm waiting for it to be delivered within the next week or so. I've never been the type to really care what my room looks like - furnishings, artwork on the wall, organized closet...that was always my mom. But now that I spend so much time in here especially on the computer editing pics I wanted to create my own little "Nina Cave" if you wanna call it that loL somewhere I like spending time. Until the bookshelf comes in, all my books, binders and folders are on the floor, so I'm not gonna show you that part of my room yet ;-) but here is my desk looking out to my neighbors backyard (too bad his yard isn't as beautiful as His neighbors yard loL) but anyway this is what my desk looks like so far...

It looks like I just moved in...

More to come soon...

I am forever greatful.

Do you ever wonder why your mood changes for different circumstances? My mood can change if the weather is bad, if my room is clean or dirty, when I listen to music (and different genres of music put me in different moods), when I'm talking with friends, even if I stay in bed too long. What is it that is programed in our DNA that involuntarily makes us feel a particular way even when we try sooo hard to feel the opposite? Maybe you're trying really hard to stay mad at your [boy]friend, but once you hear [your] song you just can't seem to be mad for too long loL. Or maybe you have absolutely nothing to be upset about but it's gray outside and looks like it's about to rain (but never does) and you're just in a sucky mood! Why?! Why do we do this? I'm sure there is some neurological explanation to this question, so if you know what it is and care to explain, please be my guest!

I spent the last two days at my religious assembly, learning to separate myself from the world (meaning to separate myself from trivial worldly pursuits) and imitate Jesus in every way possible. I am materialistic. There, I said it. I am. I want all things under the sun and I want it now! That is usually my attitude, but the more I learn about the bible and actually care to understand and apply to my life the more I am changing and I love it! This weekend I associated with so many like minded people, it was great! Although these people are my friends, and I am used to being around them, this time was different. This time my mood was different. I'd gone to the assembly Sunday with a sour mood (had a rough morning) but after taking in knowledge through bible based talks/speeches and positive [up-building]  association with my friends talking about what we've learned and how we want and need to apply certain things to our lives gave me such a boost of energy and the outcome is priceless!

I had a wonderful weekend and I can't wait to put into action putting God FIRST in my life (which is why I'm not waiting, I'm starting this very moment). My education, my career, my recreation all need to come after my service to Him. I'm ready for this journey I will call my life, and this blog will be here as documentary of [all things] my life. A check point at random (or maybe not so random) moments in my life. That way I can always look back and see how much progression I've made throughout the years. To all readers [if you made it this far reading this post] thank you. Thank you for allowing me to express my thoughts and feelings here. And thank you to care enough to read it.

" Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by..." - Robert Frost

~Nina