Many blessings,
Emily xo
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Womanhood
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Quote of the Day-Better than Who You are Today
Because at the end of the day, and at the end of time, this is the only things that matters.
Emily xo
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
The Places You'll Go
When I graduated from elementary school at the end of my year in 8th grade my teacher red us this book. I had read nearly every Dr. Seuss book under the sun, but this one was new for me. And, I am glad it was. It gave me a chance to really listen and enjoy this children's book.
Now, years later, this book is good to read once again. I am now in a position in my life where I can make dreams come true. I have grown up, and I have reached some of those places I thought I would go when I first heard this book at 13. Now, at 21, there are new places I want to go...new things I want to be. My growing up continues.
The places I want to go now have very little to do with a career or job. They have more to do with living each moment I am given, breathing each breath, being thankful, seeing the world God has given me... and being the person God is calling me to be-the very best version of myself.
I want to:
But above all of these things I want to live a life that God created me for. If every moment of my life, from this moment on, is filled with terror and sorrow I want to, more then any of these things, have the grace to survive it, and become holier because of it. And, I want the grace to accept any sorrow I am given.
"And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed)
Kid, you'll move mountains!
So...
be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,
you're off to great places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So...get on your way!"
-Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
-Emily xo
Monday, July 15, 2013
Top 11 Pins-Weddings
Today I wanted to share with you my top eleven favourite weeding and engagement related pins. You can see my Pinterest page for more!
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I like the cake/cupcake idea. When I get married there will be a lot of people, and a lot of children attending. Having cupcakes is fun and easy!
10.
These centrepieces are lovely and easy..and also could be very affordable! And, they are most definitely my style!
9.
Thank you to the person who made this list. I know I will be eternally grateful one day!
8.
I think this is a nice idea for the groom and his fellas.
7.
10 Things to do the week of your wedding...I am also thankful for this list!!
6.
I want navy dresses for my bridesmaids when I get married...in honour of Mary. I think this one is cute and simple!
5.
I think these dresses and boots are too cute...and I like the photo.
4.
It's the little things..I like the pins at the bottom of the bouquet, to just finish it off. I also want to have a white rosary intertwined into my bouquet.
3.
God will be the centre of our marriage, so I like the idea of having the rings carried on our Bible.
2.
Not only is this a beautiful photo, but it is a beautiful moment. I want not only my bridesmaids to pray with me before I walk down the aisle, but also my family.
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I want a beautiful moment like this. I don't want my husband-to-be to see me before walking down the aisle, but I need to pray with him.
Happy dreaming of your wedding!
Emily xo
Friday, July 12, 2013
Bikini Ready?
Growing up I was never permitted to wear a bikini. I always had fairly modest tankinis or one piece swimsuits. That was fine when I was younger, but as I reached high school I quickly noticed I was the only girl in my group of friends not wearing a bikini. I will admit I have tried to get away with wearing one, but never made it out of my room in it. I felt so...revealed..I couldn't bring myself to go out in public that way.
The other day I stumbled across this video. It outlines the evolution of the bikini, and is amazingly interesting. The study she speaks about, regarding the male mind, is astounding. It presents undeniable facts that have been speculated about for years. It is worth watching, I promise!
I think the thing that struck me the most in this video, besides the statistics she delivers about men's brain reaction to woman dressed in bikinis, was that woman think they will have power by wearing something so...scandalous. That is incredibly tragic.
I think it is easy to watch this video and draw the conclusion that men are pathetic for not having more self control in the way their mind reacts to women in bikinis. But we cannot place the blame there. They cannot help it. Ladies, we are the ones with the issue. We need to dress in a manner that assosicates us with someone to be respected, honoured and listened to. Not in a way that associates us with an inanimate object.
Demand respect by the way you dress.
Emily xo
The other day I stumbled across this video. It outlines the evolution of the bikini, and is amazingly interesting. The study she speaks about, regarding the male mind, is astounding. It presents undeniable facts that have been speculated about for years. It is worth watching, I promise!
I think the thing that struck me the most in this video, besides the statistics she delivers about men's brain reaction to woman dressed in bikinis, was that woman think they will have power by wearing something so...scandalous. That is incredibly tragic.
I think it is easy to watch this video and draw the conclusion that men are pathetic for not having more self control in the way their mind reacts to women in bikinis. But we cannot place the blame there. They cannot help it. Ladies, we are the ones with the issue. We need to dress in a manner that assosicates us with someone to be respected, honoured and listened to. Not in a way that associates us with an inanimate object.
Demand respect by the way you dress.
Emily xo
Thursday, July 11, 2013
In the Eyes of the Beholder
There is a crisis in today's young ladies that surrounds one word that should never, under any circumstance, cause immeasurable pain, stress, illness or sorrowful tears.
beau-ti-ful
Adjective
1. Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
2. Of a very high standard; excellent
Synonyms
handsome-lovely-pretty-fine-fair-nice
That is the definition that appears when we Google search the word beautiful.
This is the image that appears when you Google search the words beautiful woman.
So, what is the crisis, and where is it coming from? I think it's fairly clear from the images that filled the screen when I searched 'beautiful woman'. It was not filled with the Audrey Hepburns of the world, that is for sure. Or any modestly dressed, classic beauties. No...it was filled with scantily clad women, with huge chests, miniature waists, flat stomachs, long legs, glassy hair and sultry looking faces.
Who has defined beautiful in that way? The definition of the word suggests 'beautiful' should be associated with not only looks, but mind. It says that what is beautiful will be pleasing. That beautiful is excellence. If that's the definition, where has this image we associate with beauty come from?
I think it's easy to blame it on men. Women are often quick to say that if men didn't respond so readily to woman like in the photo then we wouldn't be dressing and acting that way...and we certainly wouldn't be defining beauty by those standards. But think about it. That does not make sense. We are the ones to blame. Yes, men have a part in it, of course. But it comes down to us.
It is no secret that attraction to another person beings with appearance. This is not shallow, it is truthful. If you are not attracted to the appearance of a person then chances are you will not have a relationship with them. That is because our sight is the first of our senses to be ignited when we meet another person. We notice how they appear. This is why it's so important to dress presentably for a job interview and such things. People notice us first by how we appear.
However, no two people find the exact same things attractive about other people. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. How can we take it upon ourselves to define beauty in such a way, when that definition is not ours to make? Each man finds different qualities-both physical and otherwise-attractive about women. This is why we cannot assume we are or are not beautiful.
Yes, some women who are tall, slender, well endowed and wear very little clothing command the attention of men. However, sometimes that is not because they find them beautiful, but because they hormonally respond to women who are barely covered. We have come to associate beauty with the hormonal reaction of men...not to true attraction and excellence.
You are beautiful. Know and remember that. Someone will always find you the most attractive woman in the world, no matter your shape, size, hair colour, height or weight.
You truly are lovely.
Emily xo
beau-ti-ful
Adjective
1. Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
2. Of a very high standard; excellent
Synonyms
handsome-lovely-pretty-fine-fair-nice
That is the definition that appears when we Google search the word beautiful.
This is the image that appears when you Google search the words beautiful woman.
So, what is the crisis, and where is it coming from? I think it's fairly clear from the images that filled the screen when I searched 'beautiful woman'. It was not filled with the Audrey Hepburns of the world, that is for sure. Or any modestly dressed, classic beauties. No...it was filled with scantily clad women, with huge chests, miniature waists, flat stomachs, long legs, glassy hair and sultry looking faces.
Who has defined beautiful in that way? The definition of the word suggests 'beautiful' should be associated with not only looks, but mind. It says that what is beautiful will be pleasing. That beautiful is excellence. If that's the definition, where has this image we associate with beauty come from?
I think it's easy to blame it on men. Women are often quick to say that if men didn't respond so readily to woman like in the photo then we wouldn't be dressing and acting that way...and we certainly wouldn't be defining beauty by those standards. But think about it. That does not make sense. We are the ones to blame. Yes, men have a part in it, of course. But it comes down to us.
It is no secret that attraction to another person beings with appearance. This is not shallow, it is truthful. If you are not attracted to the appearance of a person then chances are you will not have a relationship with them. That is because our sight is the first of our senses to be ignited when we meet another person. We notice how they appear. This is why it's so important to dress presentably for a job interview and such things. People notice us first by how we appear.
However, no two people find the exact same things attractive about other people. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. How can we take it upon ourselves to define beauty in such a way, when that definition is not ours to make? Each man finds different qualities-both physical and otherwise-attractive about women. This is why we cannot assume we are or are not beautiful.
Yes, some women who are tall, slender, well endowed and wear very little clothing command the attention of men. However, sometimes that is not because they find them beautiful, but because they hormonally respond to women who are barely covered. We have come to associate beauty with the hormonal reaction of men...not to true attraction and excellence.
You are beautiful. Know and remember that. Someone will always find you the most attractive woman in the world, no matter your shape, size, hair colour, height or weight.
You truly are lovely.
Emily xo
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