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September 14, 2017

Tea with E: You deserve better

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Okay. This post is finna get real. I’ve felt God for a while telling me to do this, but I’ve been fighting it honestly bc it’s so personal and I don’t want to step on people’s toes. But I’m going to. oops, srynotsry. We’re going to call this little series “Tea with E” where I talk about real issues that we all deal with (if there are any topics you want to see, hmu).

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Ok, so honestly I’m tired of people in my life, including myself, settling.

You deserve better than a snapchat streak. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, snapchat is NOT a relationship.

You deserve better than someone being wishy washy with their feelings towards you, leading you on, playing hot and cold.

You deserve better than that late night text.

You deserve better than a person only there for convenience.

You deserve better than someone who uses you for their own gain.

You deserve better than just a like on an instagram.

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It’s so incredibly heartbreaking to see people just settle with these acts. Since when did we feel that these are adequate relationships and something to be giddy over?!?!?!?

But then we all get upset and feel horrible when we get on insta and watch Lauren and Thomas Rhett’s insta stories bc they are so incredibly in love with each other and they are everything a healthy and Christ centered relationship should be (not saying their relationship is perfect, I’m sure it has it’s faults, but come on…they’re almost perfect).

Why be mad and upset about how perfect their relationship seems when you’re settling in your own? not fighting for what truly matters? not fighting for a relationship that will last?? not resting in Jesus that He has someone better for you.

Because believe it or not, it IS okay to be single, shocking I know.

So, I’m not bashing on every homeboy out there. Trust me, there are good ones, great ones actually. However, that does not mean that they’re right for you.

Yes, I said it.

Don’t just settle for the first great guy you meet. You’ll know if he’s not right for you, we all have that gut instinct. And even though it hasn’t personally happened to me yet, I feel like you’ll just know when you do meet “the right one”.

Just because his resume is filled incredible things, just because he’s genuinely nice to you, or even though he’s the first one to truly pursue you, still doesn’t always make him “the one”.

When you think about what God has in store for you in the future, if He does at all (and it WILL be okay if He does not), think about how amazing that great guy is and then realize that God has someone EVEN BETTER WAITING ON YOU.

Seriously how incredible is that.
Read it again, just to let it sink in.

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Know your worth. Know that you were made for great things. Know how much God loves you (He loves you so much you can’t even physically wrap your mind around it). Know that you should never settle for anything in life. God’s got His best for you.

XOXO,
E.

August 15, 2017

Denim Skirts + unshakeable JOY

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Okay. These are probably some of my fav blog pictures ever. There’s just something that vacationing at the beach does. You feel rejuvenated, catch up on some much needed sleep and just get to actually relax for a few days.

+ That is exactly what I did a few weeks back on my family vacation.
I just rly love the beach. It makes me happy.

With these pictures + outfit being some of my favs, I found it only fitting to share it with a update on what God has been doing in me lately. This is a double BANG post. So hold on tight.

Something Jesus has definitely been teaching me lately is finding joy.

This summer I’ve spent the summer living in my apartment in Clemson with my best friend working a full time internship. + I feel that where I am at right now, I’ve never been happier.

Each and every morning, I’ve made a conscience effort of waking up a little earlier and digging into the word. Yes, I do this through the school year as well, but I feel like I’ve made it more of a top priority and have woken up earlier instead of just squeezing that time into my day while trying to run out the door to class.

Through spending much more intentional time with Him, spending time with my true pals, not missing church or small group, serving, and being in my favorite place in the world, I have never felt as much joy, true and authentic REAL joy, than I have throughout this summer.

I feel like I’ve been a better person, I’ve grown, maybe matured a little and have grown more confident in myself and in who He wants me to be.

With school just one week away, I want this season to continue. I want to continuously be filled with His joy and show that to all those around me. I want to continue relentlessly pursuing Him + His kingdom in a more intentional manner.
All day, err day.

I am so so thankful for this season, because so far it’s been my favorite. Sure there have been struggles, stressful days that I feel like will never end, but through it all there has been a peace over me. A peace that comes from something way bigger than myself. I cannot begin to express how good this summer has been to me. I’ve cried so many times recently thinking about it (no I rly have).

The past few summers have looked completely different for me. I’ve been home, working, hanging with my fam and hanging with my pup. Don’t get me wrong I love all of those things so much, but I was so sad and down in my ruts. I always feel so lonely when I go home for extended amounts of time, but I think it’s because I’ve found such great community and friendships in Clemson.

Y’all this summer rocked. like seriously. I didn’t do anything crazy. I worked an internship that I came to love and I got to spend time in my fav place with the guy that created it all + that’s all I needed.

So here’s my advice to those feeling down, alone, sad, scared, whatever it is. Make a deeper effort in getting in the word. I know some people don’t like worship music but it’s literally my jam, download a hillsong album turn the volume up and sing your little heart out, every morning. Just try it.

“Every morning when I rise, give me Jesus.”

I’m refusing to let this joy go, the devil might try + break me but he ain’t gonna shake me.

ily all so much. + I hope someone got something out of this. This is just a little glimpse of my heart and what I feel God wanted me to share with you all.

XOXO,
E.

July 5, 2017

SOOO are you engaged?

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Well, we’re at that point in life where everyone asks what our plans are.

Plans after graduation.

(um well ya see)

Where do I want to work?

(who wants to give me a job?)

Where do I want to live?

(under a roof)

Am I engaged?

(LOL)

Am I getting engaged?

(strong no)

Do I have a bf?

(negative)

What do I want to do after graduation?

(wonderful question)

Honestly, I have zero plans. The next year is a complete mystery to me.

Do I have hopes and dreams for the next year? absolutely but I don’t want to get my hopes up or set my heart on anything.

There’s nothing set in stone on what my life will look like in a year from now.

+ I’m totally okay with that.

I’ve always been such a planner.

I like to know what comes next.

I ain’t no go with the flow kind of gal.

But for once, I’m kinda (KINDA) okay with not knowing. It’s kind of exciting. Scary as all get out don’t get me wrong, but I like it.

I’m learning to rest in God’s plan for my life, not my own.

What happens, happens.

It’s not my plan or my life but it’s His.

The possibilities are endless in a simple pursuit after Him.

Let’s chase Him, who knows where we’ll end up??

XOXO,