9 things about me.

9 things I love:

Westin

Piano

Mountains

Photography

Jesus Christ

Peonies

White Chocolate Mochas

Sun

My Sister

1.     Westin

Wes is not only my best friend, but also the love of my life. I never thought that someone could bring me so much joy, inspiration, and love. He is the one that can make me laugh when I’m crying my eyes out. We share so many memories in only the short time we’ve been together. It has almost been 2 years, but if feels like forever, yet it feels like it was yesterday. This past year has been a whirlwind. After his accident I swore I would never live a day and not thank the Lord for his life. I am eternally grateful to God for being between that boat propeller and his sciatic nerve. I still remember so clearly the emotions I felt the night of his accident. I remember the adrenaline pumping through my veins as Caitlin and I stormed up the six flights of stairs in the Greene dorm. My first reaction to my dad telling me was confusion. I didn’t know how severe the accident was until we got in the car and left orientation. I thought to myself, “I’m leaving orientation in the middle of the night. This is bad.” That’s when all the tears started streaming down my cheeks. We were stopped at a gas station on the way to the hospital when I got a call from Westin. I had never wanted to be by his side so bad in my life. Even writing this now is bringing back so many emotions. I know through his accident we became a lot stronger not only in our relationship, but our relationship with the Lord. God kept Westin here for a reason, and I will never take for granted what I have with Westin. I love you.

2.     Piano

When I started playing the piano I was in the fourth grade. From the time my hands touched the white and black keys, I fell in love with it. Piano came naturally to me; I never had to practice really hard for it. I stopped taking lessons after my sophomore year in high school because I felt like I wasn’t playing because I loved it. I was tired of being forced to play music I hated. Now I play because of pure enjoyment. I play when I’m stressed. I play when I’m sad. I play when I’m happy. Music relaxes me and maybe one day you will find me in a coffee shop in Boone playing some cover songs. Maybe just maybe.

3.     The Mountains

When I think mountains, the two words that come to mind are glorious and heavenly. Recently, I’ve grown to love the mountains, which might be a good thing since I will be living in the mountains not too long from now. I can’t wait to go skiing, and maybe Westin will convince me to learn how to snow board. We will see! Psalm 36:5-6 “Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.

4.     Photography

I have found my passion in life, and not many can say that at such a young age. If you ask me what I love to do, this is it. When I think about taking a picture I go to my happy place. I have so much to learn and right now I am just soaking it all in. There are so many things I want to do. I want to witness through photography. I love capturing God’s miraculous creation in a photo. Snow pictures may be my favorite. I want to travel the world with my camera in hand! For me it’s not about success or money, I just enjoy the thrill of being behind a camera and learning. Photography is like a puzzle. All the pieces (the subject, the lighting, the angle) have to fit perfectly and that’s just half the fun. I love editing. Right now I’m not an expert but I love sitting down and messing with photoshop. After editing, I love seeing people happy from the pictures I take. I am so anxious to get started and take the next steps to becoming the best photographer I can be.

5.     My Savior, Jesus Christ.

I owe my life to God. I could not get through the day without Him. He keeps the joy in my heart, and never ceases to amaze me. I am eternally grateful for everything He has given me.

6.     Peonies

I absolutely LOVE peonies. They are my favorite flowers! Hence my name at the top of my blog! Yep, you guessed it, that’s a peony!

7.     White Chocolate Mochas from Starbucks

I could live off these! They are so sweet and warm. I’m really thinking about finding a mocha maker! Haha

8.     Sun

I love a bright morning sun! I love the feeling to waking up and seeing the sunshine through the shades! It instantly starts my day off right! Not to mention it makes a beautiful photo!

9.     My sister

Since we were babies in my momma’s belly, Katie and I have been in sync. We’re the kind of twins that could have a conversation and not say a word, and it’s TRUE! We do it all the time. We’ll be watching TV or we will see something at the same time and this is the extent of the conversation. (me: “Katie…” Katie: “yeah…”) we don’t even get it. We are starting to look more and more different as we grow older. She is now moved into her own studio apartment and it is so strange to see her so independent. She has always been my “little” sister, and now she’s so grown up. I’ve always been there for her and now she is five hours away! Our whole lives we have done everything together, from sports to schools, to friends. As we start our separate ways in new places, we will make new friends and start our own lives, but I know our hearts are attached and that will never change. I love you sissa.