Year 1 of Forever: The 1st Year of Marriage

It was our 1-year anniversary a couple of days ago and we started this tradition of getting all dressed up and taking fancy pictures every year because the collection will look bomb at Year 50.

Anyways, back to the anniversary. People say the first year is the hardest and I really hope so because

THE BEAUTY OF LOVE & ACCEPTANCE

My life is taking unexpected turns in little ways. A lot of ups and downs. I'm learning about patience. I'm learning about forgiveness. I'm learning about the importance of LOVE. The  need to stop taking life for granted. Most especially, to stop taking God's love and mercy for granted. I'm learning to accept that I cannot be in control every time. Even though I would love to. I'm learning to speak up. Open my mouth. Hear myself. I'm learning that I will NEVER be perfect enough for God. But I'm BEAUTIFUL enough for Him to send His Son to die for me. I'm learning to make a conscious effort to stop using swear words. I'm learning to NOT be so judgmental. I'm learning to FORGIVE MYSELF for my mistakes and bad choices. I'm learning to be THANKFUL for life, for my blog, for my FOLLOWERS. Sigh! I really really love you guys. Sometimes, your comments are all I need to turn my day from bad to good! So here's to learning! 

Lots of love! xo

DEAR 16 YEARS OLD ME,

Wow, I was afraid to write this to you because I'm at a stage where I feel like I'm making the same mistakes I did when I was 16, but I realized you need to read this...we need to read this.


First of all, I know you don't really know God for yourself now, but in a couple of months, you will and at the same time you'll suffer your first heartbreak. This may seem like the end of the world, but it's actually the beginning of a new life with Christ. You're gonna cry a lot and that's okay. GOD doesn't just make the blind see, He also HEALS BROKEN HEARTS, so go to Him.


I know that a lot of guys will try to get into your pants and I know that you're smart enough not to let them. But I want you to never forget the reason why you're doing it. It's not because you want to be different or you want to seem unattainable, it's because God demands you keep yourself before marriage. So, instead of judging those who give it up easily, you should show them love and BE THANKFUL to God for giving you the strength to resist that level of temptation.


You know that guy that makes fun of you a lot and doesn't understand why you believe in God so much? Well, I got news for you, He told me a couple of months ago that he only did that because He was too scared to live for God and YOU INSPIRED HIM.


With regards to relationships, there will always be boys around you, but it's your job with God's help to filter through to meet MEN. Men who understand what it means to love God with all their heart because my darling, IF HE DOES NOT LOVE GOD, HE CANNOT LOVE YOU.


I know you're still stuffing your bra...lool. Well, I'll be happy to tell you that we moved from an A-cup to a B-cup. I know it's not exactly our dream size but hey, you gotta remember that the size of your boobs don't define you and BEING A B-CUP IS PRETTY COOL. Trust me, you're beautiful on the inside and out.


I know you have a big mouth, but babe, you gotta STOP GOSSIPING & BEING JUDGMENTAL. I need you to dream though. DREAM BIG. Stop spending so much time being pretty and hating everyone. LOVE baby. LOVE FROM YOUR HAIR TO THE TIPS OF YOUR TOES. Don;t forget to SMILE MORE. You're beginning to age a little to fast and those frown lines are gradually becoming visible. So do us a favour and SHOW YOUR FREAKING TEETH!


By the way, YOU'RE BLONDE NOW!!!!


Lots of love,
19years, 10months old you.


*DISCLAIMER: I'm aware this is an unusual blog post but I couldn't resist. I was tagged by the lovely Oluwaseun of MyStyledExpressions and in all sincerity, I tag everyone who reads this to do this, regardless of whether you have a blog or not. If you do this, please leave a link in the comments so I can have a read*

LOVE YOU GUYS! TALK TO YOU SOON! XO

MY SECRETS...

I am going through a really difficult phase in my life right now. I just thought I'd share this with you...

Have a wonderful weekend guys...

Lots of love...xo

                     

WHY I CHOOSE TO GO UP THE HILL?

With a lot on my mind, I randomly realized that I feel less pain going down that hill that takes me to the bustop, than I do coming up. Life is easier when we are not moving forward. It's easier to stay on one spot or even worse to go down a hill. It's hard, really hard to go up a hill every day. Some days I wonder if it's worth it, and I stay in bed. But the reason why I choose to go up that hill almost every day is because I want a change. A better future for myself. I want to see and enjoy what's at the top of the hill. On my way to the top of the hill, I meet some really kind people and some days, some really awful people who just stare at me disapprovingly. Life isn't hard unless you're striving to be a better person...a better you. It's easy when all you do is sit at home everyday and don't waste your time with the hill, but at the same time you never move forward. When you decide to take a step forward, stop looking at the rear view mirror, life instantly becomes harder, but in the end, we all know HARD WORK & PERSEVERANCE PAYS. It's time to go up that hill again.

Have an amazing weekend guys. xo