o, shenandoah

moving.

2009-04-24T11:32:00.001-07:00

blogs, that is.

i like the layout of wordpress better. sorry blogger.

oshenandoah.wordpress.com

i can't help being so visual.

always is a place

2009-04-17T14:37:00.000-07:00

And I’d like to go there,

Where love must grow,

Where it’s all they know.

And I’d like to see it.

Where substance stays.

Because that’s always.

We’ve gotta be ones.

-watashi wa

april 15, 2009

2009-04-15T18:34:00.000-07:00

today is an ending to an extended weekend. status = very happy & content.

these photos were taken with my iphone, with an app called "quadcam"

i strongly advise purchasing it. i'm stingy when it comes to buying apps, actually this is the first i've ever bought. so you know its good.

meet Sage - my grandparent's golden lab. preshhh.

large indian in bakersfield. surprised?

emilee came up to bakersfield on her spring break. its the new destination.

we took her to our favorite spot, "the junction."

believe it or not, this place is amaaaazing. old cowboys, tone-deaf singers, and dj mac spinning the karaoke hits.

last night was no exception - everyone had a great time. we'll make you believers.

experimenting with quad cam at chipotle with my love. we're [almost] halfway through our 8 month engagement.

its going by fast. its all downhill from here - time wise. probably uphill with all the planning and schooling and events going on in both of our lives. but we are enjoying this journey to august and the rest of our lives together. its such a blessing!!

speaking of our wedding, amanda auer, the mastermind behind In The Now Weddings + Events featured my bridesmaids look on her blog [here]. i am one of her assistants for weddings every now and again. oh how i wish i could help her with EVERYTHING. time and location doesn't permit these wishes as much as i'd like. take a visit to her blog and show her some love!

next up - this weekend. hair appointment, picking up my wedding dress, family, ITN meeting, and friends.

alone

2009-04-12T15:53:00.000-07:00

In Christ alone, Who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied;
For ev'ry sin on Him was laid—
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then bursting forth in glorious day,
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine—
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

digital love

2009-04-11T18:33:00.000-07:00

i frequent the amazing google reader multiple times a day, following several (actually MANY) amazing blogs, full of inspirations and new ideas. oh google, i love you.

I still stay in the loop with things going on in seattle, as that city has such a special place in my heart. Seattlest - a blog dedicated to stuff goin on in the city shared this story with me - get out and dance tonight - specifically the laser light show at the Pacific Science Center featuring one of my favorite groups, Daft Punk. Lasers going along with some amazing dance/techno music. WHY COULDN'T THIS HAVE HAPPENED WHEN I LIVED THERE? I'd be the closest thing to seeing them live, which I must see. MUST.

Some other images that I fell in love with this week, sorry I don't have tags on them.

off to play.

ordinary lists

2009-03-31T13:08:00.000-07:00

-What is your current obsession?

vintage lockets ready for assembly [via etsy]

-Which item from your closet are you wearing most lately?
my wedding ring, for now and always.

-What’s for dinner?
who knows!

-What was the last thing you bought?

-What are you listening to right now?

-Favorite vacation spot?
hawaii or camping anywhere

-What are you reading right now?
i'm not reading twilight (LIE)

-What is your current guilty pleasure?
watchtvsitcoms.com + etsy.com

-What will be the first spring thing you do?
be outside all the time.

-Where are you planning to travel next?
corona, but, then on the honeymoon - and i have no idea where we're going. scott has it figured out? and wont tell me. huh?

-What was the last thing you watched?
last week's office.

who do we care for?

2009-03-17T10:27:00.000-07:00

Sebastien Grainger + The Mountains - "Who Do We Care For"

Right before they broke up, Death From Above 1979 was one of my most frequently played bands. I loved everything about them, maybe minus their pretty raunchy lyrics. Through them and their influences, my musical taste and love broadened to what it is now (however good that my be, its up to interpretation)

After they're break up, both members went on to different projects, one to MSTRKRFT (still, an amaaazing group with so many good remixes and fun dance songs) and the other to start his own project : Sebastien Grainger + The Mountains. It's just good music, good beats, his unique voice, and samples from so many genres.

The new EP from Sebastien is ridiculously good - a must have in my opinion. I'm a fan.

He's playing March 27 @ The Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, CA. Let's Go.

Check it out. PLZ.

a little clarity

2009-03-04T19:24:00.000-08:00

Through a random text message from an old friend, Scott scored tickets to Jimmy Eat World's Clarity Tour for tomorrow at the Nokia Theatre in LA. What a great set list and idea, more bands should do the old album tour. Besides Jimmy, good friends will be there as well.

In other news, wedding preparations are in full effect. I really want to share my inspirations and ideas, yet I want the day to be a surprise. Surprises make things special and tend to stick in the mind better, right? Well, I'm dying to show some inspirational photos, so I don't burst from excitement. I found these online in various places and didn't write down credits. These photos aren't mine, and belong to someone in cyberspace, ok?

more to come, i think.

i know why the caged bird sings

2009-02-17T16:20:00.001-08:00

totally into

2009-02-03T20:23:00.000-08:00

Scott + New Glasses

Goes without saying, but I'm utterly crazy about this guy and all the time we can spend together now that I reside in Bakersfield. And he looks great in his new glasses, no pun intended.

Dr. House

For some reason, this jerk of a genius doctor is my newest favorite show. I can't get enough. He's suuuch a sarcastic jerk, but maybe that's why I like him?

Fringy Scarves

more! i love this bag too. please & thank you.

white walls + colorful decor

i'll stick with this mentality in designing my own spaces. so simplistic yet so fun and stylish. i'll have a blog soon with more images that have inspired me lately.

thrifty success

$2.00 - SCORE. it doesn't work, yet. but it is adorable and fits so perfectly in here.

on the contrary,

i am totally NOT into my internet today. so spotty and annoying. good thing i'm not paying for it. lolz.

meow

2009-01-22T17:33:00.001-08:00

well, french fries float

2009-01-16T11:24:00.000-08:00

pardon this please, but this news excited me so much.

this got released january 5th (my birthday!) and i couldn't be happier.

its about time, jody.

now, where is phil? that news would make me even happier.

better yet, go on a tour playing old songs (gp, tmtyl, suttm)

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Jan. 5, 2009— Guitarist Jody Davis returns to newsboys after a five-year hiatus. Davis, who was a member of the band from 1993-2003, contributed to many of newsboys' greatest hits like "Shine," "Entertaining Angels," and "It is You." In 2003, he took time off to care for his daughter, Bethany, who has cerebral palsy.

"I am thrilled to be returning to the band and back with my bandmates, who are some of my best friends," says Davis. "This is a big change in my life, and I'm looking forward to the tour and new record with excitement."

Peter Furler, lead vocalist for newsboys, is also excited about Davis' return. "Jody is like a brother to all of us, and we have missed him greatly over the last five years. It's going to be great to have him back with us."

Paul Colman, who played guitar with newsboys the last three years, will be continuing his solo career and performing shows nationwide in 2009. "My three years with newsboys were among the best of my life. I learned an immeasurable amount about music, ministry, and life, and am happy to say I left with all our friendships wonderfully intact. I always was and always will be one of newsboys' biggest fans. I am very excited about the return of Jody Davis!"

2009-01-10T14:02:00.000-08:00

talk about a new year with new beginnings.

as of this year i am now

- a fiance

- attending a university, finally

- living in a real apartment

- planning a wedding

- planning a new life

- 22

i'd say that's really sweet.

this year's christmas ranks up on the top of the list as far as christmases go. hawaii, both families, and just great quality time. i'm so blessed by my family! why has it taken so long to really understand that? freaking shannon. you suck sometimes.

speaking of family - my brother, shayne left this week for up to a year on his marine tour of duty. please keep him in your prayers. he's excited but doesn't quite know what to expect. i love my little annoying loving brother.

well, its off to plan a bit more. or just brainstorm. or just hang out. or whatever.

garden, garden where do your flowers grow?

2008-12-14T18:48:00.000-08:00

Yesterday my grandmother and i went to San Marino to tag along with my grandfather's UCLA class as they explored the Huntington Library & Gardens.

He teaches all the time over at UCLA Plant Material and stuff like that. He can tell you any plant's common & botanical name without blinking.

I had never been here nor experienced anything quite like it. For being so close to where I live, i'm ashamed that I hadn't visited sooner. The gardens were insanely lush and beautiful, especially with the statues and small details hidden inside. The several art galleries were beautiful and so diverse.

If you haven't gone there, go. Call me and I'll go with you. I can't type anymore about it without sounding crazy.

Photos will speak for themselves.

Huntington Library & Gardens Photos

2008-12-10T16:18:00.000-08:00

here are some photos from stuff that's been going on.

Thrice @ HOB Anaheim. Great show, I might add.

Spiraled Stem "Fixing Flower Emergency" Class. (Made that!^)

Driving alot to see & hang out with Scott. Early morning drives, NBD.

And next week, this is where I will lay my head. School free, just my family, scott, and me.

dresser

2008-12-08T20:32:00.001-08:00

i want this.

rest in peace

2008-12-02T09:58:00.000-08:00

smokey, the champ, 18 years old!

get ready for sappy-ville, population me.

p.s.

2008-11-30T17:31:00.001-08:00

2008-11-24T15:38:00.000-08:00

see, junction rules!

grant woke me up this morning with his gun. wow. happy thanksgiving. this is gonna get INNSAAANE.

friends with benefits

2008-11-23T20:05:00.000-08:00

i'd love to say i give people the benefit of the doubt
yet lately, that benefit far from deserved.

new hotspot in bakersfield : the junction saloon & diner, home of the best karaoke on saturday nights

my little 10 year old cousin is staying with me this week, this should be so interesting. she's a fireball, probably what i was like when i was little. she's been texting me all day.

PARTY TIME. byeee

lilly, really?

2008-11-19T12:49:00.001-08:00

can i be you for a day?

fire

2008-11-15T11:51:00.000-08:00

i like fire. i like playing with fire. i like the smell of fire.

but driving along the 91 west this morning was way too much to handle. the flames started earlier this morning and were continuing to burn brush and come close to homes & the freeway. lord, protect everyone involved in taming your nature.

i feel i'm in a fog. my minds so blurry. nobody is out on the street in long beach today, its quiet and surreal. surreal. that's a good word to describe today.

different versions

2008-11-13T18:48:00.001-08:00

i've been involved with a bible study with women of my church. never before have i heard more life touching stories and analyses of the word. its absolutely incredible. I'm quite sad next week is the last week for a while.

the past 3 weeks have been in the book of Ruth. She is an incredible woman who never backed down from her convictions. As with all of us, she faced many trials and circumstances, yet God was with her through everything - orchestrating events to illustrate his faithful love.

this week i've been looking at verse 3:18 in several versions. what a glimpse of giving everything up to the Lord, from our relationships with others to our relationship with our father. what a slap in the face!

The Message:
Naomi said, "Sit back and relax, my dear daughter, until we find out how things turn out; that man isn't going to fool around. Mark my words, he's going to get everything wrapped up today."

NASB:
Then she said, "Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today."

English Standard:
She replied, "Wait, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out, for the man will not rest but will settle the matter today.

New Living Translation:
Then Naomi said to her, “Just be patient, my daughter, until we hear what happens. The man won’t rest until he has settled things today.”

be still. calm down. relax.

don't tell anyone

2008-11-08T08:09:00.001-08:00

i am quite pleased about how this turned out. and the show as well. i'll probably get in trouble for putting this on here.

coffee shop etiquette

2008-11-06T14:29:00.000-08:00

1. do not watch youtube without headphones, please.
2. do not yell on your cell phone, please.
3. in line, please do not stand so close to me i can feel you breathe.
4. be quiet
5. enjoy the music
6. enjoy your coffee

i'd prefer to be at bauhaus, uptown coffee, stumptown, or cafe vita. get cultured, corona people.

voting and designs

2008-11-04T18:32:00.001-08:00

i voted today, for the first time ever! i'm glad i did, even though i dislike both of the main candidates. i only really cared about one of the propositions. i know that's so unamerican.
i know that with whatever outcome, god's got some sort of plan. that's all i got on politics.

my dad just told me he's writing a mystery novel.

i've been obsessed lately with ideas of design, i just want to make everything over. top design on bravo is my new fav show, surprisingly because i didn't like last season's. i'm rooting for the bald guy, i like what he does.

some rooms from the show i liked:

but what is that on her head?

roasted daily.

2008-11-04T14:53:00.000-08:00

i thought i'd get rid of my blog...

obviously i missed it. be back soon.

i want some!