in spirit and human form

film

2011-09-15T23:05:00.000-07:00

seeing this film strip done by the incredibly talented trevor hoehne....makes me miss the days in the city and pushes me to find my next adventure.

bring on year 24

2011-09-08T12:10:00.000-07:00

This time last year I was celebrating turning 23 (tomorrow to be exact) sitting in 'the barn' of TOMS HQ with a room full of people who I had just met....AND just to clarify no TOMS does not have an actual barn its just the name of one of the meeting rooms that has these HUGE wooden doors. I think for most, spending your birthday at work...let alone a day FILLED with HR rules, employee introductions, paperwork etc. is not ideal or the idea of fun but it was fulfilling.

Looking back on that day I never would of thought I would of enjoyed spending my birthday at 'work', let alone with a room full of semi strangers...but that birthday and specific day was the start to one of the most growing years Ive had. That day was filled with a lot of mixed feelings but one of the feelings that resonated and overpowered over any feelings of disappointment was the feeling of joy and thankfulness, and I couldn't of asked for a better way to spend my birthday.

That day began the year of endless questions of defining who I am as a person, the things I am capable of and NOT capable..I was reminded of the joy in the simplicity of life and how much the gift of presence over presents is more of value.. I also dealt with a lot of things of my past that I just brushed under the rug hoping they would just take care of them selves....but they didn't and they surfaced, got dealt with and now my heart is in a better place.

It's in a better place because of the faithfulness that Jesus continues to pour into my life. For some, they seek out faith and the words that lie within the gospel when it comes to 'near life death experiences' but for me the same gospel that comes to rescue the needy in these 'near life death experiences' is the one I clinged to each day. If it can come to rescue those in these BIG events/tragedies how on earth could it not rescue the issues I have in everyday life?

I saw Jesus and the truth of gospel rescue and restore ME during this past year and I now know why those feeling of thankfulness and JOY resonated over any feelings of let down as I sat in the TOMS orientation. JOY AND THANKFULNESS triumphed over all emotions of disappointments that happened last year on Sept. 9th and the rest of the year...these emotions had set the theme for the year that came and went and I am eager to see what this year holds...bring on 24.

watercolor love

2011-08-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

I recently developed a watercolor obsession. Anything that has that 'look' of watercolor I instantly swoon over it...I think it looks so whimsical and the color pigment in most of it is perfect.

Here is a just a few photo shoots and products that might make you a lover too:

this photo set is perfect! The styling and clothing is all done by the designer Permanent Vacation.

I am also a BIG lover of chevron so when I saw these invites done by Wiley Valentine, I knew they had to be shown for the world to see. How LOVELY are these? I want to host a party so I can send these little beauties out!

now if your in the mood to let your creative side out then head over to the ruffled blog and check out this tutorial on how to make your own soy candle and then create the little lovely watercolor tag. Now how cute are these Christmas card envelopes featured on the oh happy day blog?!?

and last but not least...an item featured from Anthropolgie. As great as their items are you know that also comes with quite the price tag. Like this submerged watercolor bathing suit featured on Splendora...this little suit will only cost you $298. HA I am convinved Anthro could sell you a tree branch and sand and sell it for $60+ and people would buy it just because its 'Anthro'.

Well hope you enjoyed this watercolor loveliness!

oh girls...

2011-07-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

There is a girl who comes into the place I work at...she has a new boyfriend just about every time she walks in and this my friends is no exaggeration. Now for most their reaction to this type of news should be excitement for her because its someone new in her life, its love yada yada but for me every time I see a new guy walk in with her it makes me sad.

...It makes me sad for her not because she always has a boyfriend or it makes me wonder and think what else could be going on...but it breaks my heart because I know that she doesn't understand her value that she is as a women and she tries to find it in these guys.

A women wont understand or find her entire worth and identity if she is always trying to find it through another person... this can only be done by discovering it on your own as an individual and then once you've come to this 'point' of recognizing your worth...you can then position your self to share this with a significant other. The fulfillment of being with a 'new' boyfriend will only be temporary and if the guy lets you down or doesn't fill all of those needs that the heart of this women is needing she will continue to search for the next. It's cyclical and from the sound of her voice when she is introducing me to her new boyfriend it sounds tiring.

I can only hope that one day this girl will realize their is beauty in being single and embracing singleness and figuring out more and more of you by your self....and when an opportunity for love comes a long it will be a PURSUIT that was worth the wait.

who you are and what you do.

2011-07-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

A friend and I recently had a conversation how now a days when people are being introduced they're accustomed to asking the following 2 questions: what do you do or where do you work?

We both started talking about how those questions make us cringe at the sound of them being asked because our jobs or the things that we 'do' are not who we ARE. There is such a difference in what you DO vs.who you ARE. Now I understand their are those who do have jobs in which they love or their job requires them to utilize a skill in which the person uses to describe them selves or things they love...but the job its self isn't who you are.

I mentioned to her how I remember the day I met someone a while back (who now is a friend/pastor) he had asked me: "so tell me about your self, who ARE YOU?" VS. what do you do? It really stuck a cord with me because I struggled trying to answer it and if I remember correctly my answer involved something with how I grew up and more than likely a lot of awkward pauses as I tried to dial into my lists of 'interests, favorites'.

Now quite a bit of time has passed and a lot of life has happened and I am slowly discovering who I AM. Some might say from the outsiders looking in your 23 years old isn't it taking you a while? But I am sure that the things I've discovered, things that have been healed and the things I've dreamt are things that have been the result of ALL the life that has happened up until this point and they're the things that have MADE me DIG for when the question is asked: WHO ARE YOU?

Soo the next time you meet someone instead of asking what they do or where they work ....ask WHO ARE YOU? the response will probably be more interesting and heartfelt OR it might involve a lot of awkward pauses BUT the question you asked might stir the beginning of a journey to figure out who THEY ARE and start defining the answer to this question.

and the beauty of this question you ask? is that you've got your entire life to define, refine and add things to the answer.

life has been...

2011-05-18T00:34:00.000-07:00

... spent here these past few months:

-lived with 6 of the most loving people while sharing a 2 bedroom beach house in Venice

-interned for a fashion PR boutique

-ditto for TOMS Shoes

-spent a month exploring Texas (well Austin specifically...and fell in LOVE)

-experienced my first NYC fashion week & winter weather

-attended the glorious railroad revival tour

-appreciated the beauty that the desert has to offer while on the long road trip to AZ

-discovered a bazillion hidden talents my family has to offer and who are now helping me make my designs come to life for IS&HF

-accepted the fact that my life doesn't and won't look like the typical 24 year old life

...the list could go on. but it won't.

Just know that the beauty of life happened and i am back here on blogger and excited to share more of the details of life and the new ones to come. For example the finishing of some new IS&HF summer designs...which i am dying to share with you...BUT I can't just yet. Until then here are some pictures to sum up my life since well? forever ago.

my intern days at TOMS shoes during MOVEMBER month.

just some of the sweet 'kittyhawk' crew on our last night together as interns!

Denni from the Chic Muse blog

the beautiful streets of the city

the view leaving NY...until next time!

traffic hell

2010-08-18T23:15:00.000-07:00

The other day when President Obama decided to stop in LA I was in Beverly Hills driving on Olympic on my way to an interview, but soon found out it was closed because they were preparing for his motorcade to drive down it. So my quick 6 mile drive turned into 2 hours and 45min. of traffic hell. and as people were cussing up a storm and resting their hands on their car horns I couldn't help but laugh and enjoy some goldfish in my car.

Yes I was upset that my gas light was on and my car was not moving in the traffic and realizing I was not going to make it to my interview, but I found no point in yelling at the guy in front of you because he isn't INCHING up a ways...so I chose to laugh about it while watching others and enjoy the melody's of Florence and the machine.

There is an overwhelming amount of peace when you finally come to grips that everything will be ok. If only other people felt this peace, traffic hell wouldn't of been as bad. Life is a lot more enjoyable when your not rushing through it.

and yes I made it out just in time before my car died, to fill it up with some gas and I got offered another interview time.

santa monica place

2010-08-07T20:21:00.000-07:00

On friday i had the chance to go check out the new santa monica place off third street. I was planning on attending the Vogue and True Religion event at their new store and got so caught up in the amazingness at Johnny Was by the time I made it to true religion my mind was just some where else, but I will blog about that later.

On my way out I was suprised with bumping into Dylana Suarez the blogger on Nana In Wonderland and her sister Natalie from Natalie off Duty. They were both so sweet and just got back from a trip to NYC so keep a lookout on their blogs from their trip!

and to finish it off heres a little quote. off to be poolside all day long until I go back to LA this evening :)

rumi does it again.

2010-07-22T10:54:00.000-07:00

rumi wearing a vintage Moshino belt that is also seen on alot on Andy from Style Scrapbook

rumi neely from the blog Fashion toast and forever 21?!? INSANE collaboration. I am continuously surprised with what Forever 21 has been coming out with. Having a 'college student' budget and not having a ton of money to spend on the YSL Arty Oval ring that Rumi is seen wearing 2 of, I almost swear by F21, Zara & H&M. Why?!? Because their ON TOP of upcoming trends and their super affordable.What I appreciate even more though about F21 lately is that their becoming a brand where they are catering to their customers by being personable by being more involved with the social media hype that is going on with Facebook,twitter,Chictopia ,you tube blogging etc. and not only just raving about their clothes but music their team is listening to and and showing us what the celebrities are wearing on the runway now.

I mean everyone knows that right now the fastest & most influential people in the fashion industry is bloggers & here comes F21 putting Neely on the forefront of their new campaign & all over their new times square store. Bloggers are powerful in the sense they attend the fashion shows, preview upcoming lines and they don't have to wait months until it prints on magazines they put it up on their blog the next day for readers to soak up. LOVE IT!!

So enough of my chatting here is some of the looks Rumi has put together for F21 and a behind the scenes video on the F21 photoshoot

on the move

2010-07-21T11:24:00.001-07:00

I've neglected my blog lately but doesn't that sound familiar?!? Life lately has been a bit of a whirlwind of emotions good and bad ones but at the end of it all I know all these changes/emotions will only sharpen my heart and spirit to uphold me even stronger for whats to come. One of the "whats to come" things is me re-locating once again! Moving to LA & this time actual LA not Orange County haha

As a kid my parents always took my younger brother and I on 1 big family vacation every summer I think that is what instilled this eagerness to travel & always on the lookout for the next thing to move & see and I feel like that has been becoming reality beginning with last year. Started with Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Visalia, NYC, Visalia & now LA. Ive loved the journey up until now and I am even more excited for this next one.

I will finally embark on pursuing my interest in the fashion industry working as a PR/Marketing intern for a fashion PR company in Santa Monica...soo here it goes...bye visalia & hello LA.

IS&HF

2010-06-14T16:46:00.000-07:00

IS&HF has been keeping my fingers busy!

This is just some of the what i've made lately, I have enjoyed more of the jewelry side lately 1-because it's not as painful on my fingers when making the little clutches 2-I feel like I can get a little more creative with it using different beads, chains, fabrics etc.etc.

SO here is a glimpse of what I've done...and I am FINALLY on etsy. Just have one item right now, I want to finish a complete 'line' and do a photoshoot with it and do it right...and well that takes time...so be patient and follow me on here and once it's done well then you can purchase it :)

Hope your summer has been going fabulous, I know mine has!

I've posted this one before, but I love it so much I am posting it again and letting you know that you can know have the same design of necklace with blue stripes ;)

$12
this necklace is featured on a vintage long chain with soft rope wrapped arond the bottom half of the chain with FRAY CHECKED ruffles! $25.

These are headbands and the ruffles can be made in different fabrics.

$10

LIVE OUT LOVE.

the cave

2010-06-04T10:30:00.000-07:00

I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind

So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's hand

summer

2010-06-03T09:49:00.000-07:00

if this past week and upcoming few days is any inclination of how my summer will be I am sure this summer is going to be one to add to the 'books'!

I mean beach trip to kick it off, Mumford & Sons show AND John Mark Mcmillan within one week!?!? its just too much.

just friends.

2010-05-29T11:05:00.000-07:00

recently I've been pondering my thoughts on this brother and sister terms/labels? I've been trying to figure out what exactly this 'label' means in my life and why its established in the first place. I am starting to think that in certain relationships its easier to define a person as your brother or sister right in the beginning in order to make the relationship safe and guarding that persons heart from any potential heartbreak or conversations known as the a "DTR" (defining the relationship)

I am not saying that its OK to give your heart away or have a questionable relationship with the opposite sex but what i am saying is what happened to just being friends? We all know were "brothers and sisters" in Christ and if we feel as if we need to define the relationship with a label of a brother and sister to restrict any feelings outside of this 'brother & sister' guidelines? then I feel as if we are living out the guidelines of genuine relationship.

Because if we know the person where engaging in these relationships with we should know the persons story/testimony and in knowing that persons story we know how to love that person in the most appropriate way and know their "needs" in a relationship.

soo... if that person grew up with an absent father or brother relationship then the desire of their heart is probably longing for a brother

if that person grew up without the affirmation of being beautiful, valued and loved then the words of a man will be treasured when they are spoken even if they were just spoken out of a 'friend' context.

the examples could go on and on...so my conclusion to all these thoughts?

that in knowing a persons story you learn the persons needs and any brokenness that is going on in their heart. The challenge to my self is to dig deeper in the relationships I have and get to know the heart and stories of the people and get over these 'surface-y' relationships. Its easy to slap a label on something and make it safe but its harder to invest in a relationship.

A quote in which Jim Anderson states in one of his books that I also think sums all this up reads like this:

"Fathers fill the hearts of their daughters with words of love, pure touch of love, and eyes of love. words of love are like honey to a daughters heart. words go straight into the heart of a women"

Our words followed by action are more powerful then we think.

friends

2010-05-27T10:39:00.000-07:00

i have been blessed with
some pretty fantastic

funny and sweet

and sincere friends. this is just a glimpse.

i would like to eat lunch here.

2010-05-24T14:52:00.000-07:00

If school meals were served in well-designed and good-looking spaces - could this encourage healthy eating and improve the well-being of students?That was the theory behind a pilot project of The School Food Trust, a government body in the UK chaired by Michelin-starred chef, writer and entrepreneur, Prue Leith.

In one of their pilot projects the trust began by working with students to gain an understanding of the importance of the lunchtime environment. After their research had been completed the Applemore College Canteen was redesigned on a tight budget and transformed into a well talked about eatery and hang-out space among the students.
the new 'cafeteria' was designed by architects SHH, the 4,000-square-foot interior has a relaxed cafeteria feel with areas zoned for eating and for casual hanging-out. The rooms features include hanging graphic panels which help absorb noise, and an industrial feel and striped motif inspired by Manchester's popular Hacienda club.

This pilot project proves that well-designed and suitably equipped kitchens and dining areas are solid investments for the future and contribute significantly to the whole school approach to healthy lifestyles and to the overall success of the school,”says Barbara Roberts, Delivery Manager at The Trust.

full heart.

2010-05-24T00:24:00.000-07:00

2010-05-18T10:19:00.000-07:00

How He Loves : A Song Story from john mark mcmillan

This song isn't a celebration of weakness and anger. Its about a celebration of a God who would want to hang with us through those things..who would want to be a part of our life's through those things...-John Mark McMillan.

refreshing

2010-05-16T22:35:00.000-07:00

its refreshing to see when men actually put a little thought into their style and stay away from the typical plain ol' American apparel V neck, skinny Urban jeans or during the summer it switches to cut off jean shorts and then add the fedora to top it off. (i my self am a fedora user so i am not hating) haha.

fabrizio (the editor of Brazilian vogue) did an excellent job with the oxfords, the SLIM rolled plaid pants and jacket all in the blue color pallet.

and this women even though she isin't a man or wearing oxfords I love the rolled up sleeves on the suit style jacket. and it reminded me how much I love and missed wearing my heels!
pictures by the sartorialist
*clarification for those of you who need it. i am NOT saying i dislike the v necks, skinny's etc. just saying its Nice?to see something other then that*geez.

dawes

2010-05-15T12:26:00.001-07:00

get the chance to see these guys live tonight and i am stoked about it and since you probably wont be able to see them live tonight you can enjoy this video of their song.

sydney fashion week

2010-05-13T23:45:00.000-07:00

this designers name is dion lee. I couldnt get over the craftsmanship that are put into these dresses. I can't wait to follow him and I suggest you do to.

images courtesy of jak & jill

tumblr

2010-05-12T10:55:00.000-07:00

i joined tumblr. will be posting inspiration/art stuff mainly on there.

http://inspiritandhumanform.tumblr.com/

stuff like this::

uncertain.

2010-05-11T14:33:00.001-07:00

my patience is being test out with a lot of uncertainty these upcoming months and as much I want to try and plan these next few months I am learning to be patient, enjoy where and whom I am with NOW, and enjoy spontaneity, something I don't do much. Not unless it's planned of course. ha

One day without Shoes Visalia

2010-05-09T13:05:00.000-07:00

Yesterday after being asked the same question about a million times by a reporter who was interviewing me on the TOMS One day without shoes event... I had remembered that I didn't post anything on the TOMS event that took place in Visalia!!

On April 8th TOMS shoes put together a national event called One day without shoes which invited people to go the entire day without wearing shoes to raise awareness on the problem in 3rd world countries with kids without shoes but most importantly expose us to what it feels like if we were to have no shoes. With more awareness on TOMS(with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.) = More kids getting a new pair of Shoes.

So Let me tell you about the event...it turned about FANTASTIC!! We got hundreds of shoes donated to the rescue mission, people inspired even more (there was even some tears involved) to stand behind the brand of TOMS after seeing the documentary, people got their hands on a new pair of TOMS Shoes, in the walk downtown we had over 250 people! but overall it was just a great great night with some pretty cool people who came together to support 2 pretty rad company s. TOMS & The Visalia Rescue Mission.

Here is just a brief preview of some of the night. Enjoy.

group shot of people who took part in the walk downtown
a little fun in the photo booth we had provided by Drop it Modern & Third Element Studios
these ladies did an AWESOME job on just about anything they got their hands on the night of the event!

the pile of shoes that were donated that night

great shot of people in the middle of the walk

inside 210 watching the TOMS documentary
some pretty sweet friends & I at the end of the documentary
some fancy feet without shoes.
live love.

more pictures

2010-04-20T14:49:00.001-07:00

here is a sneak preview from some pictures I took at elevate back in march (i know i am a little late on posting them).

who are you?

2010-04-15T13:02:00.000-07:00

Mike Larson. He takes BEAUTIFUL pictures and I first heard about him through my friend Chelsea who had the chance to book him for her WEDDING!!!

I can not tell you how many times I've watched this video...besides the amazing music that is playing in the background i love mike Larson's quote on being an artist and talking about how your business will grow your character but that your CHARACTER should be the driving force behind the growth... he states

""the whole reason me wanting to share with you is so you wouldn't waste a single day of your life but leaving here you would be equipped and encouraged and challenged to really grow your business but to allow your business to grow your character so your character can be the driving force that grows your business" -Mike Larson"

how powerful is that? In a business, in a friendship, even in my In spirit and human form business..it all comes down to the character. Through every aspects of whatever type of business you do their will be hard parts and good parts but its through these moments that you make a choice to look at them and put a focus on them or look at them and allow them to mold your heart, spirit...character.

How is your character represented? What exactly defines your character? How do YOU want your character defined as?

So many questions but all good ones...it only excites me for upcoming projects and knowing that all along the way I hope that as great as it is when 'business' grows I hope that its my character in the relationships I have that is expanding the growth along side of the product.

Enjoy the video...

Mike Larson Workshop from Ben Potter & Drew Barefoot on Vimeo.

I hope one day I can attend one of his workshops!

TOMS TOMS TOMS

2010-03-18T23:45:00.001-07:00

Where have I been? Busy. typical I know. but of all the things to go first, is sadly my blog.

BUT i want you to know I've taken many pictures, created cute new headbands that I can NOT wait to share and yeah...

BUT ONE thing I want to let you know about is a fabulous event with the help of amazing people i am putting together here in Visalia on April 8th.

Check it out and be a part of it.
The flier up top was created by the talented Jerrod Turner
:)
Please check out the following links for more information.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=379420530816

or

http://my.toms.com/node/237

photos

2010-03-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

Ive been able to go out and take more pictures lately and i am LOVING every bit of it. I had the chance to take pictures on a Canon 7D and that thing is one amazing piece of equipment...here are some of the results.

mini shoot with aunt :)

sweet little Max

our newest addition to our family...meet Daisy.

i re-shot this picture, and I must say I like this one better.

http://ellev8.blogspot.com/

Take authority in your gifting's today. Know that the CREATOR (GOD) took time into making HIS creations UNIQUELY and with extraordinary detail.

crafting.

2010-02-20T14:40:00.000-08:00

away. that's what Ive been doing, and LOVING it.

What started off with just some little card holders & clutches has now expanded to headbands and jewelry! And with all these new crafts, I wanted them to be 'displayed' in a form that people can actually see them wearing it...OR it could be it was just an excuse for us to go out and take some pictures while the weather was still amazing! Sooo that's what we did next! We went out to the fields and took pictures, and these are just some of the results...enjoy!

this is the coin purse!

the fabric of the birds come in different patterns and i have vinyl available in black.You also have the option of adding swarovski crystals to any of your IS&HF purchases :)
the earrings come in different colors!
this is what you do when you use self timers.

hope you enjoy them! If you want to purchase ANYTHING you saw (minus the clothes and people haha) please leave a comment or email me at
kimricosays@gmail.com. There is also the IS&HF blog where I will be posting all of the CURRENT available items up for purchase.http://inspiritandhumanform.blogspot.com/

battle

2010-02-15T22:16:00.000-08:00

my throat hurts.my heart aches.my spirits thirsty.and i am striving...i really am striving....Jesus keeps affirming the heaviness that comes with this battle...one in which I see the speckles of light at the end of the tunnel...I know HE is right by my side. without a doubt I stand firm on that. HE is my provider. My rock. My strength. My everything....

....I wont surrender. I wont....and all these words might seem meaningless to you...but its the honest truth of whats going on now...at this moment as I sit in my chair living life on 4 hours of sleep.

Definition of Emunah: Faith; obedience; the active support of something.

Its tattooed on there for a reason...I will STAND on faith.

girls got style

2010-02-09T09:16:00.000-08:00

Agyness Deyn is an English model and she has been front cover of Vogue, walked the runways of Ann Sui, voted best dressed by Vogue and the list could go on but I will let you do your research. What I love about Agyness is her eclectic style, from pulling off wearing a balenciaga jacket and mixing it with some punk style skinny jeans and lace up boots and a vintage band t shirt, or carrying a Louis Vuitton purse with a studded jacket. Then the next day wearing a cute lace cream colored vintage Aline dress with some gladiator sandals, who ever said you had to stick to 'one' particular look?!?

She also has a great voice and has done stuff with the band called Five O'Clock heroes so with all that said here is the video to have you listen to their song that featured the model and some visuals.

PC: Whowhatwear

Agyness is known for being a big advocate to ride her bicycle vs. driving, random fact but thought Id throw it out there.haha

walking it out

2010-02-07T20:37:00.000-08:00

6 And this is God's plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God's children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus.7 By God's grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News. 8 Though I am the least deserving of all God's people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ.9 I was chosen to explain to every ones this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning. 10 God's purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.11This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's presence- Ephesians 3:6-12

I see it and have heard the words to walk in confidence and in boldness, but I never could grasp the true understanding until I CLAIMED my identity in the eyes of my maker. My purpose and how its suppose to be displayed in the HUMAN form to reflect HIM. I couldn't stand in boldness without knowing I am a daughter of the MOST high. I couldn't REJOICE completely,while living with one eye glancing in the past. I couldn't experience these characteristics qualities without knowing His view of me.

And in finding my identity the result is practicing walking out boldness and confidence but most importantly, in finding my identity it is now a proclamation of these things, knowing that it's an inheritance of being one of Gods children. We don't earn our value, HE loved us first. We don't earn affirmation in our looks or our gifts, He GAVE them to us and call us HIS beloved. I've heard words like these, and in all honesty I shrugged it off for a long time because I 'already' heard these words, until I started believing the words of doubt and I know I don't serve a doubtful God.

Lets let love IN and let it be poured out unto those around us. Lets LIVE it. and not be fearful.

amazing verse.

2010-01-27T15:28:00.000-08:00

the Bible from Joel Hedlund on Vimeo.

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable- Hebrews 4:12-13

you are worthy

2010-01-27T15:03:00.000-08:00

I am sure we've all had that someone who we have looked at and thought that person looks intimidating or 'out of your league' and let me start off by saying that's a LIE. I've done it, and its kept me from pretty amazing people that I LATER got the chance to build a relationship with...and yesterday after elevate the word worthy kept stirring in my heart.

To many times when we desire more relationships we get held back because we believe the lies of not having much to offer and we settle with what we have and miss out on some great opportunities with others. and I just thought I would write to remind you that you ARE worthy.

you are worthy of being pursued.

you are worthy of being in relationship with the person who you might THINK is out of your 'league'.

you are worthy to have someone lay down their life for you.

you are worthy to be cared for.

you are worthy to be listened to when you've got a problem going on and its 2 in the morning.

you are beautifully created

you deserve the BEST. The Lord wants nothing less for you. He hung on a cross because you ARE worth dying for.

"YOU are worth dying for. Your worth does not come from your body, your mind, your work, what you produce, what you put out, how much money you make. Your worth does not come from whether or not you have a man. your worth does not come from whether or not men notice you. YOU HAVE INESTIMABLE WORTH THAT COMES FROM YOUR CREATOR"- Rob Bell Sex God

Thursday nights at my house.7pm. small groups. Join me and some other amazing women as we dig deeper.

breathe a little.

2010-01-17T13:10:00.000-08:00

"The writer of Genesis makes it clear that in all of creation there is something different about humans. They aren't God, and they aren't going to become God, but in some distinct, intentional way, something of God has been placed in them. We reflect what God is like and who God is. A diving spark resides in every single human being.

Everybody,everywhere. Bearers of the divine image"- Rob Bell,SexGod book.

sp.10

2010-01-15T00:42:00.000-08:00

I will work on more 'projects' for In Spirit & Human form!
worship more.

give & recieve love more.

spring. 2010.

looking forward to spring!

2010-01-14T12:24:00.000-08:00

My current weathers conditions are foggy days with some sun, key word being SOME, really cold at night and you HAVE to wear layers of clothes to keep warm outside but not get hot while being inside and let me tell you, I strongly dislike this weather! So looking at the Spring look book for H&M's newest line the 'garden' I found my self wishing I was able to go and pick up some of these pieces & wear them, but until then I will look at these pictures counting down the days till spring!

This new line has amazing price points starting at $9.95-(yes re-read that again!) and the highest item priced at $59.95! The entire line is made of organic and recyclable materials and the way its produced is by using sustainable materials or using recycled PET bottles or textile waste. Now if your unsure of what sustainable materials include here is the info. on that, it includes: Organic cotton, cotton that has been grown without the use of hazardous chemicals; Organic linen, linen that has been grown without the use of hazardous chemicals; recycled polyester, polyester made from PET-bottles or textile waste; and tencel silky, renewable material produced with minimal environmental impact.

Hope you all LOVE this line as much as I do!

birdies!

2010-01-12T15:16:00.000-08:00

Well -one- of my new years 'themes' this year is to be more creative and be more confident in my creativity. SO when I started these little pouches last night I started thinking...to many times people who are labeled as 'artists' sometimes shy away with displaying their creativity because of the possibility of people thinking that they are displaying their photography,painting etc. to do it for 'show' or 'look at what I can do' and you know what...to put it in a blatant form, it sucks that people think that.

I believe and even started a project on pushing and encouraging people to go forth and display their creativity because when you do you are being 1-vulnerable to showing people this is what I did and chance people not liking what you've put out there and criticize your art 2-you are displaying a gift that the Lord has given you to display and its a reflection of HIS creativity 3- its an invitation to a possible new relationship with others who come across your art.

so I really really hope that more 'artists' be encouraged in displaying their creativity and being confident of this gift, because its just another way that the Lord can be reflected in a medium in which many many people can relate too.

and here is one of my little ventures for this year...these are card pouches! They are so fun to make & hope you like them as well. Let me know if your interested!

I can make it in different fabrics for you as well and different string color!

Live out love.

new year.fresh start.

2010-01-04T11:54:00.001-08:00

2010 is here. crazy? 2009 was none the less FANTASTIC but most definitely a year with a LOT of new experiences. For some the beginning of the year means new resolutions but as Ive come to find out by summer Ive forgotten my resolutions or new ones have been in place, so this year I will be setting themes. I got this idea from my friend Kelly Robyn (click her name to look at her amazing photography skills!) and this idea of setting themes I like because its something you can put into practice into everything... Now I will reveal my 'themes' a bit later but I'd love to hear your opinion on 'resolutions' vs. themes? and what are some of your resolutions/themes for this year?!?

I will leave you with a quote by a book I've been reading by John Piper

"God created me-and you- to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming PASSION-namely a passion to glorify God by ENJOYING & DISPLAYING his supreme excellence in ALL the spheres of life. Enjoying & displaying are both crucial. If we try to display the excellence of God without JOY in it, we will display a shell of hypocrisy & create scorn or legalism. BUT if we claim to enjoy his excellence & do not display it for others to see & admire, we deceive ourselves, because the mark of God enthralled joy is to overflow & expand by extending its self into the hearts of others. The WASTED life is life without PASSION for the supremacy in all of the things for the JOY of ALL peoples."

Create.&.LOVE.

christmas season

2009-12-17T22:13:00.000-08:00

D.I.Y crafts: the 'poopy' clutch by is*ly! i love this little clutch and its really easy!

here is the link

and heart: right about this time I am 100% in the christmas spirit and this year I just haven't felt like christmas has really penetrated into my heart. We have no tree, nativity set, fun christmas decorations up in my house just ONE spiral light up tree out front. I had the chance to have coffee with a friend which at one point the both of us had both felt this same exact feeling, so on my way home I started to think are the tree's and small porcelain people what places me in the 'cmas' spirit?? And the obvious answer is no. but as I continued to sort out the things that i am praying through in my heart spiritually...i was reminded that the things i am sorting out in my heart all of it centers on Christ. the meaning of Christmas, and Christ's many traits is JOY...so i am rejoicing in my trials. and rejoicing in what's yet to come....so even though i may not be as joyful as i usualy am when it comes to the christmas lights or the smell of a free christmas tree...i am joyful in the one who is in the center of it all. Jesus.

With your unfailing love you lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your might, you guide them
to your sacred home.- Exodus 15:13

lady & the babes

2009-12-09T22:13:00.000-08:00

Jennifer Coleman is a lady who for a while has constantly inspired me with her style & just overall positive attitude...so in light of this month of inspiration i was able to ask her some questions about things that inspire her & list of websites she goes to for her daily dose from everything to fashion,art and design. She also is expecting & is going to be a mother to their 'babes' next year! So in this time of typical pregnancy dilemmas like gaining weight and our favorite clothes not properly fitting, i was able to ask her about what she is doing!

So lets start....
Q1- dying to know what you think of the stella McCartney designs for gap! Is the little babes going to be sporting the hightops with the military jacket?!?

I am OBSESSED with the Stella stuff for GAP! i browsed thru it all yesterday! I wish they had more for infant size though! My little guy wont be able to rock the military jacket for a while, but i absolutely love it and think its so cool she collaborated w GAP

Q2-what are some key 'essentials' you have in your wardrobe just cant go without?
Key essentials for my pregnancy wardrobe are TIGHTS,LEGGINGS! so much more comfortable! esp with a baby boy in your belly! they sit lower than girls. I wear black leggings everyday and boots, long AA tanks with a motorcycle jacket or Cardi, just layer it up and stay comfy!

Q3- if you could describe your style, how would you describe it?!
like I said before I try to stay comfortable because im getting bigger every week! I maintain my pre pregnancy style and still buy the things I would normally wear just go up a size! just simple and still edgy. i haven't caved in and bought anything 'maternity' yet.

Q4- for most pregnancy can be styling 'night mare' but what are some things you've embraced about it? and whats changed in the way you style your outfits?!
Im not gonna lie, it is hard looking at a closet full of clothes and shoes that dont fit anymore. I love fashion, always have! So I just try and make it work the best I can and stay creative! Just because im pregnant and gaining weight (already 18 lbs!!) doesnt stop me from wearing what i like! I actually feel like i am more inspired to put outfits together now that im pregnant and try new things! I think its important to look your best and feel good about yourself! just mix and match till you find what works best for you.

Q5- what are some of your daily websites for daily inspiration for just 'life' in general? (motivational/uplifting,fashion,art, etc.etc.)

lefashionimage.blogspot.com - fashion
www.knighttcat.com- fashion
jakandjil.com - fashion

ffffound.com/ - art
designspongeonline.com- inspiring decorating ideas

www.drwaynedyer.com/ - motivational/inspiration/good vibes :)
Q6-gotta ask it. your 'life' quote :)

There is a voice in the Universe urging us to remember our purpose for being on this great Earth. This is the voice of inspiration, which is within each and every one of us.

and my husbands tattoo - 'Follow your bliss' - he is my inspiration ♥

A lot of people look to magazines, the runways etc. for style inspiration and without a doubt I myself look through those things mainly for style inspiration...but when it comes to 'life' as well as plethora of other things, I love to get my inspiration from the people around me.

I was in a class tonight and a girl had said something that kept replaying in my head and she had said " I just don't get why people have such an interest in other peoples lives? its weird" For me I would rather be inspired by those around me and know that if i am going through hardship & they've gone or is going through the same thing I can be inspired by what their doing, for style...it reminds me that its actually attainable and realistic of trying to put together an ensemble that is DVF ss2010 inspired...and the list goes on...sooo if that by any means is wierd because i have an interest in what your wearing or a quote that's touched you & might touch me as well or any other thing (the list could go on and on)....then so be it.haha

So to end this, thanks Jen for being an inspiration of just being you.

This was one of Jens wedding photos, her dress was vera wang and her shoes were poetic License! So cute OH! and if your wanting to red jen's blog here's the link

advent conspiracy

2009-12-05T00:49:00.000-08:00

Last Christmas was done a bit different...and this year will be done the same way & I hope when I have a family of my own I will continue to do it this way. It's a thing by the name of Advent Conspiracy. Its about giving of your self relationally & spending less, so others can be blessed. So what do you do if your going to be buying less gifts? You make them! So in 'honor'? of AC I will be posting D.I.Y ideas and inspirations through out the entire month of Dec. to hopefully inspire you to go out and try some of these projects, so you can give them as gifts this Christmas :)

...and to start of this journey? of Advent motivation/thoughts... its a website that I love to sit at for hours by the name of Oncewed.com! Yes, i am aware that it is a 'wedding' website & obviously i am not a bride to be, but you can still get ideas. Anything from the runners to place in your house,centerpieces, party ideas and the list goes on...but for AC I LOVED these cute little napkin rings that average about LESS then a DOLLAR for each ring! gotta love that!

So here are some pictures and make sure to head over to this link for the instructions.

and I just had to post this video from one of the featured weddings that was D.I.Y on Oncewed.com as well as the Advent Conspiracy promo video.

Jessica & Tad - Wedding from LemonLime Photography on Vimeo.

oh louis...

2009-12-03T09:47:00.000-08:00

back at it again...and this time with my friend Louis...vuitton that is.

The art of travel by Louis Vuitton just recently had a video competion based on the storyline of the 'journey'....while I did LOVE the one who won the competion it was just a bit 'too' serious for me..so this video is another one that was in the competion and I just love the upbeat feeling to it compared to the others...I hope you enjoy it...you can look at more videos at www.journeyawards.com

a quick one!

2009-11-04T13:34:00.000-08:00

some fall inspirations.

the vows

2009-10-28T00:53:00.000-07:00

most of you might be expecting the rest of my fashion week post..and it's coming promise...but this blog is called in spirit and human form for a reason. I want to write about my inspirations that i see visually and spiritually.

and today was one of those spiritual days...

it seems as if fall is the season for weddings, and this past weekend i was able to attend one. Ive blogged about before why i have a love for weddings, one of my guy friends in particular is convinced that when I meet the 'one' i am going to scare him off because he thinks i have my entire wedding planned out etc.etc. ha ha(let me clarify that, i DONT) but I just think that the whole ceremony part is such a spiritual "event"...believer or not.

There are 2 people in front of family and friends making a public declaration of their love and commitment to each other...for me, it reminds me of getting baptized. At one point we make a decision to take part of a proposal between us and God...showing our commitment of our love to our maker. It's amazing! At the wedding I was at, the bride had pulled out a paper at the very end of the ceremony and read aloud her commitment to her husband...her personal vows., and as she was reading it i noticed the paper was shaking...at this point I was worried my mascara and eye liner was running...I thought to my self, this women has such a strong love for her husband that its such an overwhelming emotion it shakes her, that's the kind of love I want to have with God...and then I started to think, what would my 'vows' sound like if I had to read them out loud to God?! or better question who are you writing your vows for?!

Here is an engagement picture done by Megan Welker

two people who have a love for each other with the cross. amazing amazing picture.

Don't be afraid or ashamed
and don't be discouraged.
You won't be disappointed.
Forget how sinful you were
when you were young;
stop feeling ashamed
for being left a widow.
The LORD All-Powerful,
the Holy God of Israel,
rules all the earth.
He is your Creator and husband,
and he will rescue you. -Isaiah 54:4-5 (CEV)

LIVE LOVE today in your actions

corners.

2009-10-20T00:41:00.001-07:00

spoke to my heart, hope it speaks to yours. listen with an open heart. pause the music down below.

mike vensel and horrible camera

2009-10-18T13:11:00.001-07:00

Let me start off, by saying prepare your self for horrible pictures that I took. Coming home hoping to post some semi-great pictures from the show.... only to find out that they all look super blurry, over exposed yada yada just bad...with all this said I need a new camera.

Soo- Thursday night I was able to attend the Mike Vensel spring/summer 2010 fashion show at the LA Broadway venue. Mike vensel's "wild horses" collection is made of pieces composed out of a single piece of fabric. The minimalist, body conscious looks were made up mostly using black and white with charcoal/gray accents which he also used in the shoes and to add some drama black feathers.

Here is a peek from my seat...

now here are some better ones thanks to WWD ..mosaic done by me.

live love.

peek.

2009-10-17T22:56:00.000-07:00

back from attending LA Fashion week, came back inspired.inspired.inspired.
here is a small preview and a collage.

Opportunities? They are all around us…there is power lying latent everywhere waiting for the observant eye to discover it." Orison Swett Marden

enjoy.

november 9th

2009-10-09T14:28:00.001-07:00

got my tickets today to see vampire weekend at the cellar door.

curious as to see who will open up for them?!?!

live love.

tavi.

2009-10-08T09:21:00.000-07:00

Tavi Gevinson. if you haven't heard of this name, then you are in for a major surprise.

Tavi is a 13 year old...yes read that again 13 year old blogger from Oak Park, Chicago who is now sitting front row at Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang fashion shows. She skipped eighth-grade to attend NYC Fashion week and has designers like Rodarte sending her items from their lines even before it becomes available for the public, all while she is accompanied by her dad since she is only 13.

Not only is she taking fashion week by storm and being one of the most talked about attendees, but she is landing front covers of magazines and only a year into her blog she has partnered with Borders&Frontiers who is a London based designer and now has her own clothing line available on her blog!

She started blogging on style rookie when she was 12, and with everything she has under her belt already, I cant even start to imagine what's in her future...she is definitely one to follow.

here are some pictures of this mini fashionista!

if you would like to follow her on vlawg click here.

live love.

team vogue nippon

2009-10-02T11:49:00.001-07:00

Ok last one for the day...i absolutely love following anna dello russo's style who is fashion director at large for Vogue Nippon and the sartorialist just posted some pictures of Anna and Viviana who is on team nippon as well.

I love the color combinations and once again the strong shoulders on the second outfit.

ok gotta start my day.

no need for magazines

2009-10-02T11:12:00.000-07:00

so the other day I was grocery shopping, and saw the new vogue out in the checkout isle...sooo tempted to buy it, but didn't.

and the reason? well my last elle purchase i was a bit let down....I spend $4-5 or more on a magazine looking for new inspiration and new things..and a lot of what I saw I've already seen on blogs..now not every single thing was old news, but by the time the magazine gets edited/printed the stuff they've researched on has already hit a lot of blogs before the issue hits the stands...and I think a lot of designers are realizing that, and have now featured their fashion shows online. For example the Louis Vuitton Women’s Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show which is broadcasting live on facebook on October 7th, which will be airing 2:30 Paris time.

so what I came to a realization is that online media is 1) a lot cheaper vs. going out or having to subscribe to various magazine's 2) it's so much faster to stay on top of trends or things going on in general through blogs or online media. 3) you can look to these bloggers for fashion that is affordable!

With all this said here is a feature on a blog which I like to follow by the name of StyleScrapbook and the name behind it is Andy Torres. Here are some fashion features from her blog, make sure to check it out!

Simple outfit with Harem ZARA pants

grey American apparel shirt

GREY SHOES-unknown

Skirt: H&M

Grace Jones shirt:

ZARABlazer:

ZARAAnkle buckle boots:

SACHAHeadband: DIY

I had to post the picture of the close up of her CUTEE shoes that is featured in outfit 1. If only I could get my hands on a pair of these.... Well that's all for now. LIVE love.

Dust

2009-09-30T09:54:00.000-07:00

"Let them lie face down in the dust; then at last there is hope for them"-Lamentations 3:29

This verse has been in my head constantly. I am quick to forget His presence in the situations where there are unanswered questions...and then I think of this book. Lamentations is poetry of suffering and of hope... when we feel were holding on to one last string...it reminds us that with this 'pain' there comes compassion and a overflowing amount of LOVE that is not failing.

lately for me, I am learning to find joy of where i am at now and knowing that i am being prepared...and i am still not exactly sure how exactly that looks like...but I have visions & dreams....and it's when I lie face down in the dust...that these visions continue to flourish and grow. It's hope.

and speaking of dust, i got lots of it on my boots yesterday while shooting some pictures with an amazing women, by the name of Rachel Smith. So enjoy these... and to end it..here's a quote...i will post one with every post i do from now..enjoy. live love.

muses

2009-09-26T23:41:00.000-07:00

short and sweet.
here are some of my current inspirations..enjoy.

the golden one

2009-09-10T00:10:00.000-07:00

I turned 22 today!! (9/9/09) and from what I hear since it's all the same numbers it's my 'GOLDEN' birthday?! or something a long those lines.

and today's events were as followed: I got lots of lovely messages wishing me a happy birthday..and I got the last of my box's from NYC which means I got the last of my Marc Jacobs stuff (yeeeeeeeeeees) and my products from LUSH! and with that....I pampered my self with my amazing lush products and enjoyed a fab lunch with my mother and late dinner with my father and ended it with my addiction plain tart froyo with the company of a great friend.

But if I would of still been in NYC I would of liked to have spent it like this (yes I fell in love with this city)...

first going to the bleecker st. Magnolia Bakery and getting a red velvet cupcake...and heading over to the park across the street from Marc Jacobs and sit and just enjoy the scenery (sounds lame but until you see this park and area just shut it ha)

and then the next night attending Vogue's fashion night out and browsing through the designer stores I cant afford and stare at the creative window displays all along Madison and Soho in hopes of running into Wintour or Carolina...
but it didn't happen and that's FINE! because I had a lovely birthday surrounded with people who love me and I love too...and i am so blessed for everything (the good and the bad) that Jesus has given me. It's been an eventful 22 years!!

and to end it here's a picture of Uncle Karl ha ha with a barbie cake...which brings back memories of me when I was younger and being obsessed of choosing new outfits for my barbie! ha wow. i am done

HE is my everything.

2009-08-31T20:40:00.000-07:00

Find Me Here
Speak To Me
I want to feel you
I need to hear you You are the light That's leading me To the place where I find peace, again.

You are the strength, that keeps me walking.You are the hope, that keeps me trusting.
You are the light, to my soul.You are my purpose, you're everything.

And how can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?You calm the storms, and you give me rest.You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall.You still my heart, and you take my breath away.

you're all I want, you're all I need...You're everything

leather jacket

2009-08-24T14:17:00.000-07:00

After various times of trying on numerous leather jackets I finally found one with the proper fit...now if only this weather would cool down. I've been wanting one since last fall and after seeing all these look books today it's making me want to pull it out of my closet it now and wear it...yes even in Visalia's 90+ degree weather.

But until that time comes..here are some looks that might nudge you to go out and find the proper leather jacket for you

the last look for men's I threw it in there because i am really loving the cropped pants with the layering of the plaid underneath the jacket! Another look I was so against for a while were the Oxfords, but I am really starting to like them esp. the style in which the model is wearing in the picture above with the black leather jacket and skinny denim.

ok is this not the cutest children's fashion look?!?! I love the fact that he is wearing a fedora.Picture credit thanks to The Sartorialist

Well that's all...LIVE LOVE.

Hope

2009-08-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

I'll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I've swallowed. I remember it all—oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there's one other thing I remember, and remembering, I keep a grip on hope
God's loyal love couldn't have run out, his merciful love couldn't have dried up. They're created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I'm sticking with God. He's all I've got left.
God proves to be good to the man who passionately waits, to the woman who diligently seeks. It's a good thing to quietly hope, quietly hope for help from God. It's a good thing when you're young to stick it out through the hard times.
When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don't ask questions.Wait for hope to appear. Don't run from trouble. Take it full-face.The "worst" is never the worst.
Why? Because the Master won't ever walk out and fail to return. If he works severely, he also works tenderly. His stockpiles of loyal love are immense. He takes no pleasure in making life hard, in throwing roadblocks in the way- Lamentations 3:19-33

Worship FULLY. Give more. LOVE ALL. LIVE LOVE.

Dont give up.

the note of a daughter

2009-08-20T16:37:00.000-07:00

This week I've been just on a roll for school...really. Monday I left my house the time i was suppose to be at class at, Tuesday sat outside of a classroom for an hour and a half waiting for that class to end so I can go into my class but then later finding out I was outside the wrong building!, Wed. decided to go swimming with a friend and then found the time it was 20 min before we were suppose to be in class while we were still lounging in the pool so showed up late to that one with wet hair and all and then today showed up on time BUT then realized I left all my school supplies (paper,binder etc.) at home! HA. I think I needed more then 1 day to mentally prepare my self for school haha

But today was different...in a good way..but also an emotional one. Lately I've been blessed to have had the opportunity to listen to some great new artists who have made me tap into? the slight bitterness I've had lately since I've been home...One song in particular by Aisea Taimani called So beautiful. Growing up I remember my dad working late nights and him having to leave at night to work...I remember me in my footie(spelling?) pajamas running up to our door and kissing my dad goodbye and telling him i love you...and for some reason that's the only memory that I can remember of my dad and I when I was younger...and this morning I woke up with this memory constantly replaying in my head. I've always struggled with insecurities mainly in the area of self image...and finding myself as 'beautiful'. This song called So Beautiful sings of the things I've gone through and still going through. Especially now being back at home...I know inside his heart my dad's love for me in endless...but I constantly feel like the things I've done and do are never good enough..and will never be good enough until I get my bachelors and have the salary that he thinks are within the 'successful' bracket....so the reason I am writing this is because with this song and this memory I can only hope to remind the fathers to not go a day without telling your daughters how beautiful you find them to be and always see them as your little girl..regardless how old we grow. To the daughters out there...I hope you find hope in knowing that as much as it hurts of waiting around till the day comes that our father's stop and tell us he finds us beautiful..there is a LOVE just waiting to out pour on your heart and grace that is endless that is just waiting for you to run up to and grab and experience. Just like my memory...God the father is the father your waiting for...He is the one that will not only stop once but constantly find beauty in you and all your insecurities and wounds.

....fathers stop being busy,Don't sit in a 3 hour car ride without speaking less then 10 words...greet your daughter when you or her come home...don't compare her to other 'daughters'...when your daughter is excited to show you or tell you about something at least pretend to care rather then fall asleep or walk away uninterested....hug her like you MEAN it...sit down and hold your daughter and tell her SHE IS BEAUTIFUL....it can never be told enough.....a daughter will always be daddy's little girl...and she is just waiting for those 3 words to be heard....YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL and of course I LOVE YOU.

The words of a father are powerful.....and the words of my fathers are too.

Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.

What love we've given, we'll have forever. What love we fail to give, will be lost for all eternity-Quotes by Leo buscaglia

LIVE LOVE.

NYC living

2009-08-16T10:17:00.000-07:00

I moved back home few weeks before June and by the 2nd of week of June I accepted a job offer to move out to NYC for 2 months and I was outta of visalia once again...and just like the shirts read I LOVE NYC, i now know why those shirts sell like crazy because I fell in LOVE with the city! ESP. the Village area.

I had the chance to work with Project Morry and with it, I met the most amazing children and staff. As tough as it was at times, the challenging parts were the ones that made me grow the most. I learned so much about my self and was able to really define what it means to truly love one another & your quote on quote 'enemies' but most of all I was challenged daily on being accountable to bear the fruit of HIS attributes-(quote by Travis Aicklen)...and to sum it up in a lump it was the most spiritual experience in a non church setting and i loved every bit of it.

Here are some pictures for you to see...

Grand Central Station & Our first stop when we arrived

bryant park...place where Fash. Week takes place! :]

typical tourist pic. before our first subway ride!

some new friends, a night out in the city!

waiting for the kids to arrive!

this was Dream Lake and it was in the middle of the Camp...i miss seeing this everyday

This was our friend Ed from England :) night of staff talent show! we performed Dancing Queen here is a short clip...

Wells thats just about it, flew in yesterday so today I need to prep for class tomm!

Live Love.

tiny

2009-03-28T13:14:00.000-07:00

post.

came home (visalia) for a bit and just cooked egg plant parmigiana and steamed some veggies! yum.

i got bangs which i now ask my self why didn't i get them earlier? please excuse the out of the norm picture, we were stuck on the 5 in traffic on the way to hollywood...haha
moved to the beautiful san clemente and live walking distance to the beach those are the stairs i have to walk down to the beach...150 steps going down and back...i hope my legs look a little more decent doing those almost daily haha because their KILLER!!!

and that's all about i can think of ...i think my stomach is over powering my thoughts. next time i will post longer for y'all :) LIVE LOVE.

the veil

2009-03-02T23:25:00.001-08:00

I now know why I have an obsession with weddings...it's because I am reminded of the intimacy and love in the same way that the Lord has for his bride. The love that is spoken in song of songs...the type of love that makes your eyes water over the simplicity of just sitting in shade and savoring his warm love and grace.(Song of Songs 2:3-4 the message trans.)

The love that is felt when the groom is lifting the veil and gazing into his brides eyes and seeing beauty and knowing that this love that God has for us is even more powerful and forgiving and kind, but with this love their is fear and that the thought of leaving the alter is a fear within my heart of loosing the burning fire that is felt when the Lord lifts our veils and reminds me of my beauty and calling me HIS. That bride underneath the veil is me and you...we are HIS bride and He is our groom and I only long to desire this ceremony over and over and living fearful of breaking the heart of LOVE.

rainbow fabulous!

2009-02-22T10:21:00.001-08:00

So yesterday was exciting, the kids (NOT my kids by the way,the ones I watch) and I tried the rainbow? cake, I loved the concept so much I would TOTALLY do this for cute little wedding cupcakes or party cupcakes...our cake was really small because we didnt want to double the recipe well because face it 1) dont need that much cake 2) we would of haved left overs for days

that was all of our supplies and our final result! :) it's such a fun way to do cake, I will defn. do it more often.

Live love

beach

2009-02-20T08:32:00.000-08:00

So I've been a bit of a slacker on blogging on the little things about grace...so I thought I would list the things I've found grace in, in the past couple days.

1) God being able to provide me with just enough money for the things I need

2 & 3)Yesterday met up with my little brother in Newps and we had lunch at a GREAT Thai place and hung out at the beach. I am so thankful for being able to have a relationship with my brother and the beautiful sight of the beach.

4)CRAVE at saddleback last night was just what I needed for a re-awakening in my spirit.

5)My credit card people being so understanding

6)Elle magazine & the sartorialist for inspiration for my admission's project!

7)My mom for always sending me cute text messages through out the day with a smiley at the end of each one (she just learned how to put a smiley in her text messages) & constantly affirming the great things God is going to bring to me

8)Pastor Jeff Atherton for calling and always being such an encouragement and reminding me of how my relationship with the Lord has strengthened over the past 5-6 years

9) over all just being able to find strength in everyday to go after the spirit of the man who came to earth in human flesh to die for my wrong doings and setting the bar high for defining PERFECT love

10) OH! and finding Grace in quotes like this one...

ps. i cant believe i am posting this on my blog but i need a job, so if you know anyone hiring in the orange county area let me know!!!

lump sum

2009-02-18T12:13:00.000-08:00

if you haven't heard of Bon Iver your in for a treat with this video, because after seeing this video I'd think your crazy not to love his music.

now what do you think? :)

doodles!

2009-02-17T23:38:00.001-08:00

I love these bible quote illustrations! If only I knew who was the artist behind them, I would give them all the credit in the world so people could go and see more of their amazing work!
Now only if they could make a bible that had fun illustrations like these...it would definitely give you something fun to look at (not saying that the word isn't interesting enough!ha) if there were a bible that had cool illustrations like these,wouldn't you want to go out and immediately buy it? I think I would be the first in line!

day 2

2009-02-16T00:13:00.000-08:00

it's day 2 of joining the many others in finding grace in the little things :)

1) Being able to sleep in until 10am!

2) ZICAM for helping me sleep in that late, after ending my valentine night with a throbbing headache and sinus pains :(

3) Banana Nut Cheerios. Current obsession...if you haven't tried these, go out right now (yes leave the computer) and go out and buy a box! They are SO good!

4) Good lunch with Kristin & Jared in Laguna!

5) Being able to have 2 amazing meals...great breakfast & great dinner!

My valentine's started off with lunch with some family and had dessert at my FAV. Yogurt Land and then in the evening was spent with Rachel in Aliso Viejo, we got lost trying to find our way back home because we thought we could just find things/streets that looked familiar until we realized we were on the complete opposite side of town! haha Hope you all had a great valentines!

:) Live LOVE.

the little things

2009-02-14T09:13:00.000-08:00

So thank you to amanda I loved reading her posts on finding grace in the little things. It's easy to go about our days and not take a second and truly appreciate the little things we have in everyday. This grace in the little things could be found here, the challenge is to list 5 positive things everyday and I am starting today (well listing things from yesterday, just woke up).

1. Waking up in a warm bed (simple I know, but when you've had to sleep in a mosquito tent in Thailand on a hard concrete floor reminds me to appreciate simple things like these)

2. being able to get through the day with the little gas I had left.

3.short but quality time with my good friend Kristin who came to visit :)
4. vineyard college group. the people within it and the message we had

5. divine appointments and prayers being answered.

6. these cute cupcakes I found on google.

"Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other"- John 13:34-35

Happy Valentines Day!

love love love

2009-02-12T21:39:00.000-08:00

So as a kid I've always had my eye on fashion! I loved playing dress up but not your typical type of dress up where you and your friend would just dress up how ever you would like, when I played dress up I would make sure it matched and look some what decent and I could play it for HOURS!! ha

I never thought of actually pursuing it as an actual career, even in high school I didn't think of going to a fashion school or anything but then again part of my 'HS YEARS' i wasn't all 'there' if you know what I mean (that's in the past now)! Now that i am 21 (ugh! so old) I am well aware of the various opportunities you can have in the fashion industry but as side from just the job opportunities...what I love about it is the RUSH and excitement! If you ever have worked a fashion show you know the anticipation when you are waiting back stage or even in front of the house until the music starts, and the rush of making sure all your models are in place and the clothes is fitting properly, making sure your dressers are ready with the models next outfit to go and make sure they do it in LESS then 60 seconds! (yes accessories and shoes!!), but what tops it off is looking from backstage and seeing all the photographers at the end of the runway with all the flash bulbs going off at once hoping their shot is the one that will make it into WWD and the people in the front and second rows just gazing at the art on the runway. All of this just gives me an over whelming amount of joy and energy...and to think you could have all this fun and get paid for it...well who wouldn't want to do it??

AGH! Sound's ridiculous to most of you, but I LOVE all aspects of this industry, and today I started working on my entrance project for fashion school and I thought I would share it to see what my fellow bloggers thought!

sorry for the poor quality of picture...I stretched it out so you can see it a bit better...but I think I made it worse. The lettering is describing a young publicist living in upper east side NYC working for a top Fashion/Entertainment PR Firm and her life style etc. Later on once I am done with Part 2 of the project which includes this girls outfits that she would typically wear, I will post pictures of my completed project.

Well i am sure that's enough fashion obsession....here is a video of the Betsey Johnson fashion show to get a glimpse of this excitement, even though its more amazing LIVE!

new b

2009-02-10T20:57:00.000-08:00

Well here's a update on my 'life'... I moved out of Visalia :( and now living in southern orange county and lately haven't agreed much on the weather because its been raining and this morning woke up with ice all over my car! I am a part time nanny to 2 kids by the name of Tori & Cole! Tori is a 6Th grader but could be very well mistaken for someone older, and very up to date on the Twilight craze..she handed me the first 2 books to catch up on because she is on the 3rd book! HA and Cole the man is the tallest kindergartner I've ever seen. NO joke. I am pretty sure I thought he was a 3rd grader up until a week ago, and we play connect 4 just about everyday! and yes, i actually LOVE it! I found my home church this past weekend its in Laguna Niguel called Vineyard Community church, I've only gone to 1 service but it was great!

With all these new changes it's been very difficult as I expected but I am seeking the Lords guidance and love to continually re fresh my spirit and heart...but not the seeking that I've been moping around doing recently..but seeking Jesus by letting HIM define my value and not the other people around me...and most importantly learning to really love my self....not in a narcissistic type of way!

and in lighter news I really can't wait until this weather decides to get warmer...i am dying to slip into spring/summer dresses without having to carry around layers of sweaters! Here is a picture of DVF's spring 09 runway show...if only I could afford her pieces! but still great to look at...

...well go and live LOVE.

valentines day cards

2009-02-08T18:32:00.000-08:00

"To be in a relationship with God is to be loved purely and furiously. And a person who thinks himself unlovable cannot be in a relationship with God because he can't accept who God is; a Being that IS love. We learn that we are lovable or unlovable from other people...that is why God tell us so many times to love each other"- ROMANCE, blue like jazz

As we prepare for our valentines dates, and start making our cute v-day cards and buy pink and red gifts for our loved ones...in this time of transition for me I will continue to strive to look at my self as being loved by a father who IS love and showers with me his endless grace and peace.

a new year

2009-01-06T00:25:00.001-08:00

"We read, we hear, we believe good theology of grace. But that's not the way we live. The good news of the Gospel of grace has not penetrated the level of our emotions."-David Seamonds

We often put on this 'happy go lucky' type of personality to those around us and leave quirky facebook or myspace LINES to make it seem as if life's fine but deep inside our spirits are thirsty and hurting. It's situations that leave our hearts broken and our eyes filled with tears that forces us to take a look around at our actions and then realize it's all been anything but fruitful in certain situations and hasn't defined the love that HE wants us to show to others.

Our Words mean nothing. This blog means nothing. Facebook or myspace LINES mean nothing. Its our actions that match up with our words that mean everything. I fell short of showing love and not saying it will never happen again, because i am all but perfect. It's not a night to day process. It's a fasting of prayer and a lot of surrendering everything to HIM....

'Your cleansed and OBEDIENT life, NOT your words, will bear witness to what I have done'-Luke 5

I am trying....Someone told me today...I drew a line at the end of the year and left everything from last year behind that line and started fresh from that point on.

I need to do that.and will.It's always easier to forgive then forget...but this is a NEW year,and I have a feeling it will be a STRONG one.

priests

2008-11-25T22:59:00.000-08:00

As I was reading my Rob Bell book,it talked about the invitation on how God speaks to a group of people at Mount Sinai and invites them to make a covenant. As Rob Bell puts it...
"The divine and the human, coming together in a sacred wedding ceremony." But before God invites them to this 'ceremony' He tells Moses to remind them of Exodus...

"As Moses went up to meet God, God called down to him from the mountain: "Speak to the House of Jacob, tell the People of Israel: 'You have seen what I did to Egypt and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to me. If you will listen obediently to what I say and keep my covenant, out of all peoples you'll be my special treasure. The whole Earth is mine to choose from, but you're special: a kingdom of priests, a holy nation."-Exodus 19:3-6

I think it's jaw dropping to think about all the times we've screwed up the way in which God calls us to live yet He still forgives us and not only forgives us but welcomes us with open arms and still reminds us that were SPECIAL and calls us to be kingdom of priests and a HOLY nation. He doesn't just remind us that we are his beloved children but He calls us to be a kingdom of priests! Do you even know the significance of the title of being called a priest? According to Dictionary.com its:

Priest:
1.a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and esp. to make sacrificial offerings.
2.(in Christian use)
a)a person ordained to the sacerdotal or pastoral office; a member of the clergy; minister.
b.)(in hierarchical churches) a member of the clergy of the order next below that of bishop, authorized to carry out the Christian ministry.
3.a minister of any religion.

or as Rob Bell describes it...

"A priest shows you what his or her god is like"

It got me thinking....I think often its so easy to walk around and think to our selves 'Jesus loves me and I am doing well because I do my devotionals daily and I can quote a bunch of scripture yada yada' but when it comes to defending our God were left without words.

Or we answer with questions like 'Well God loves you and your sin's and that's why my God is awesome!'....but there's more to that.

We've been invited to be a 'priest'...to show to UN believers what our GOD is like. Through our way of living. Through out relationships. Through our words. Through our Worship...and through all these elements when we are standing there asked to answer why do we choose to serve this God..its because He gives us what our hearts desire and justice even when we deny Him.

God is calling us to be a holy nation and to show the world what HE IS like...what are we doing daily to show who he is through our living? Are we living up to the definition of a 'priest'?

parking lot

2008-11-24T23:39:00.000-08:00

I dislike parking lots in the holidays its a mad house.

As I was leaving one today, I noticed a women sitting on the corner with a sign asking for help. I had to stop right next to her to wait for the others cars to pass. As I was waiting I felt this awkwardness and feeling of not knowing what to do. I thought of these videos and and how they show that Jesus could be that homeless man sitting there and we might of walked past him and not even given him something to eat.

Well I did that today. I know, I know sounds so 'unchristian...as I was driving away I looked in my rear view mirror feeling this disgust in my stomach because I didn't do anything for her. As I watched a little boy giving her some money and a bag filled with stuff.....I could of done the same but I didnt.

...I kept driving and then I thought of my mom telling me this past Sunday about Matthew 25 and the scripture "For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me." I felt so condemned. I drove away not even looking at the lady..Didn't even offer her the brand new water bottle I had sitting in my car.

How many times do we walk by these people and think to our selves "well they can go out and get a job instead of standing there on the corner etc.etc." What happened if that was Jesus we were walking by and didn't even dare look at? A friend of mine has always wanted to invite them to dinner with us but she always get the responses 'no' its just unsafe or thinks she's crazy.

Or how about when we give..when we give of our tithes or to this homeless man or women...or homeless shelter we make sure we have enough to get our pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks right after?

I know that we have to be 'wise' with our money and people use the excuse well we have to make sure we take care of our bills and monthly expenses etc. but doesn't the Lord call us to give and give all of that we have to help others?I mean since when did the meaning "give" have so many constraints? Aren't we suppose to 'TRUST IN THE LORD' with everything...including our finances?

I think for the most part we all fall in this pot...especially me. If giving now comes with so many restraints...aren't we living then Luke warm? Jesus spent time with the homeless...I am sure when he dined with them He wasn't thinking 'Oh! it's just unsafe'...Why do we do it now? Why did I do it????

If only we could be more like the early church....here is a verse to think about.

James 2:15-17: "Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."

hello tags

2008-11-21T21:49:00.000-08:00

yes. the blue little squares with the blue writing that reads: hello my name is_______.

well if you haven't noticed my name is Kim and

I long for that relationship that I dreamed about when I was a little girl and heck even now.

I long for the relationship the one that comes with the never ending smile on my face and butterflies, especially when those arms wrap around you and you feel protected and warm

I long for that 'special' connection that I will have with "no one" else but him

I long for the rainy days which comes along with movies and hot chocolate with the small little marsh mellows

What I don't understand is why do I long for this 'happiness' in a relationship with another human being....I mean I know we were meant to be in relationships with one another but why do I find my self thinking of these desires not A LOT but quite frequently. My relationship with God is great..but I want to be able to sit and have hot chocolate with God and know that He has arms wrapped around me and gives me the comfort of protection. I want to have that "special" connection in God...That's all.

And the next time I am wearing my Hello name tag I want to know I've found this happiness in God and HEY! If He puts a man fearful of breaking God's heart in my life then great...but right now I want to continue to fall in love with God.

doing work

2008-11-18T23:38:00.000-08:00

I'm so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me adequate to do this work. He went out on a limb, you know, in trusting me with this ministry. The only credentials I brought to it were invective and witch hunts and arrogance. But I was treated mercifully because I didn't know what I was doing—didn't know Who I was doing it against! Grace mixed with faith and love poured over me and into me. And all because of Jesus.- 1 Timothy 1:12-14

I have my faults just like everybody else...and at times i am blinded by all my problems and forget His work that needs to be done...and it's so upsetting because we've been trusted with HIS ministry.We let our fears over power our gifts..when the things that we're probably worrying about (how skinny/fat we are, or how we compare to the girl or boy next to us yada yada) are things that we should DIE to.

I hope that I put to rest these silly problems and give them to HIM. That when I wake up tomorrow (haven't made it to bed yet ha) i recognize the things I say and do are representing His ministry.

I want my heart to follow HIS spirit and overcome the desires of my flesh.

in spirit and human form

2008-11-18T00:04:00.000-08:00

this is the first.

in spirit and human form. what does that remind you of when you hear these words?