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the months are passing by quicker than i can even imagine. 

while my life is a whirlwind right now, i feel so pressed for time. and even as i'm writing this little post, i can't help but think about how i should be working on hw, checking my email, or review my notes before class in 30 minutes. but, i'm here. trying to push out my other worries. 

i design a lot of posters at my school, which is very stressful at times, but so wonderful because it allows me to live out my art. i've been thinking a lot about art lately and how much i miss it. i pass by the art classrooms every day and i can't help but think about how much i miss it. yes, i'm still minoring it, but i only have 2 more classes to take. 

my dreams have changed, and i love my new dreams that deal with peacebuilding. but i can't help but think about how i still want to fulfill my art dreams too. there's so much i want to do these days. 

i don't even remember the last time i pulled out my camera and just took pictures (and no i don't count instagram). while i love everything i'm doing and it's not necessarily bad that i'm so busy all the time...

i'm scared i'm missing the beauty in every day. 

oh hey?

yeahh i still exist and so does this blog. 

i miss this space of mine and i want to update my splurge of thoughts again. 

tomorrow i'll write again.

but for now i'll just end with this scripture:

psalm 100:5 

for the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

L

>i promise i'm still alive.

whoever said summer classes were a good idea was seriously wrong.
despite that it's summer and i'm in paradise... yet stuck inside most of the time with class,
life is still pretty grand.

>happy half.

many years ago i was watching some kid tv show. i think it was arthur? not sure. and the kid celebrated his half birthday. i then asked my mom why i didn't celebrate mine? my mom being the loving and sweet person she was said we could celebrate my half birthday that year. being young, my family made a big deal out of it to make me feel special. that they did. and little did they know that i would remember and keep the tradition going for the rest of my life. i mean come on, why not celebrate another day where cake is involved?

it's sort of become a joke because we only celebrate my half birthday and no one else's half. (obviously my parents love me the most). my sister insists on the ridiculousness of it all; but i know she's really just jealous that she didn't think of it first. so i'm happy to say that today was my 20 1/2 birthday! oh happy day!

>home.

a few more random pictures from kenneth's visit to georgia.
i love georgia, and i'm having a lot of mixed feelings about leaving at the end of the week.
why are my two homes so far away?

>don't smile hayden.

don't smile.
nope.
you're not allowed to smile.
no smiling.
hayden, don't do it.

 

>gems of gold.

i've got some pretty awesome best friends. not meaning to brag, but they're pretty great. we act like complete freaks together and i love it. i'm so blessed to have such amazing friends that i can trust and rely on. i know they will always be there for me. the best friends are the ones that tell you when you're being stupid but still love you. i don't think i would ever be able to handle not having them in my life. they are truly so special. it's tough not getting to see each other as often as we like since we're all at different colleges. but when we reunite, its like nothing ever changed. i love you girls.
happy birthday britty-boo.

 

>home of the brave.

in other words, the atlanta braves. my go to team.
baseball is my favorite sport. and i love watching the braves more than anything. it isn't a true georgia summer without a braves game. and it seems we truly lucked out and made history by attending the hottest braves game ever. 106 degrees. plus humidity. oh the south. however, the heat didn't stop us from beating the nationals that evening. oh my, this georgia summer really is too good.

 

 

>the varsity.

the restaurant of atlanta is the varsity. 

it's been there forever and it features a 50s style diner. 

the food, delicious. yet at the same time disgusting. 

you kind of go into your dining experience well knowing 

that you are about to ingest an absurd amount of grease. 

but it's just so good. 

the onion rings and orange freezes are a must if you ever go.

i mean just look at how much hayden loves it. 

priceless.

>happy 4th.

4th of july is easily one of my favorite holidays. probably my number one because lets be honest, christmas basically trumps everything. i'm not exactly sure when or how i fell in love with the 4th, but it is oh so grand. fireworks. grilling out. corn on the cob. watermelon. red white & blue. the unity of america. it's all so wonderful. 

this year we went to marietta square for the 4th spectacular. although the rustic vibe of quaint brick buildings seems normal to me, while kenneth was here he quickly reminded me that not every state has this special look. i love it. georgia summers are my favorite. 

hope everyone had a happy 4th and celebrated it with the ones you love. 

xxx