I'm thankful for days like these || feb. 1

Lately, things have been going so quickly I feel out of breath. Some days are good, some are not so good. but there are days like these... they are simple and slower.
School. Tea. Photos. Organizing. Kiddo Laughter.
Yesterday I heard this song... it is absolutely amazing. It defiantly is one of my favorites. 

 It just the simple little things that make days like these my favorites. 

xoxo. 

marcia.

p.s. I am in love with my newest "baby". I found the lovely vintage beauty at my thrift store and I scored it for $5. Eventually, I would love to see if it works and try some film in it. Thrifting is really the best, I also got a few of my favorite books and two more scarves. ((haha))

for amy || on kindreds

[photos via pintrest/tumblr]

I met my best friend when I was 9 years old. I still remember the moment we first met. It was a Sunday at church, right after lunch. I was in charge of taking my little brother to the bathroom to wash his chocolate covered face when we first met. I remember the first few minutes were rather awkward, but by the time I had my brother's face clean: we were already fast friends. 

We were able to just connect, like we were kindred spirits. We became best friends. 

We would slip each other notes in church, you know the normal 9-10 year old little notes 

"Dear Amy,

Hi, How are you? I am fine.

I love you. You are my best friend.

Love, Marcia"

along with a doodle of hearts and smiley faces.  After church, we would go play on the organ and play random songs on it. We had tea parties and gave each other little gifts. One time she gave me a little music box that sang edelweiss, I played that thing nonstop until it wore out. 

we pretty much grew up together. There have been times when we weren't as close, but she has always been there. she has taught me so many lessons in life. When I was loosing hope, she would always point me to the Cross, which was the place I really should have been. I often find myself writing to her instead of my journal, because she can understand my mangled thoughts. I can trust her with anything in the world. and she has helped me find myself. She pushed me to find more of who I am suppose to be in Christ, and who I was created to be. 

we rarely see each other now because distance separates us, but we are closer than ever.

now, we talk to each other about our darkest fears, highest dreams, and deepest hopes. 

we ramble on about our latest awkward moments, and fangirl over Anne and Gil and happily ever afters' in general. vintage and whimsical things make us happy. quotes are our soul food. and we both love music, although I just listen to it, she actually makes and plays it. ;) The Boat Song by JJ Heller is our song. 

she dreams of being a musician and writer and I, a photographer and designer. We are both hopeless hopeful romantics. we plan to go on adventures together: in coffee shops, and abroad.  Larkrise to Candleford is one of our favorites: the lighting and filming is ever so lovely. 

we are kindred spirits. 

so, my dear Diana,

time is moving on. we both are growing our wings, and someday we will learn to fly. but, as we embark on this next chapter of our lives, I want to tell you something: I will always, always be by your side, even if it isn't literally, because kindreds can never be separated and we have the love of Christ binding us together. dearest, always keep seeking. He is our great reward!

I can't wait to go on more adventures with you. I love you THIS big!

-your anne

"True friends are always together in spirit" -anne with an 'e'

     

p.s. Amy has rather recently published her first short story on Amazon. seriously, go read it! she has some amazing talent. it blows me away every time.

life of late & happy lists

yesterday, I was lying on my bed listening to a few soundtracks when I got a burst of inspiration. I haven't been taking many pictures lately because of just lack of inspiration, time, and proper lighting. ((Most of my free time is in the evening, and since I am such a huge nut about natural light, I almost refuse to take photos when it is dark.)) I grabbed my camera ((or technically my dad's but... yeah)), made myself a cup of peppermint tea, my vintage camera, and two of my favorite books and went out on our back porch. It was rather cold, but it felt like I could breath.

I've been finding more about who I am in Christ and who He has destined me to be. and yesterday, I felt like I was able to grab another piece of the puzzle, and though the puzzle is far from finished, I am gaining more pieces and someday they will come together.

reading:

the book of Ephesians (it's my favorite book in the Bible. #sogood)
October Baby (actually I've already read it twice. it is ahh-mazing)
The Horse and His Boy (I only have one book left in the Narnia series. #yay!)

listening:

"Who You Are" - JJ Heller
"First Dance" - Amanda Falk
"I Love You This Big" - Scotty McCreery
"Everything Falls" - Fee
"Good to Be Alive" - Jason Gray
"Broken & Beautiful" - Mark Schultz

loving:

nail polish.
writing about what's on my heart.
cloudy days.
#hashtags. I use them a lot.
cups and cups of tea.
you might be a homeschooler if... III
my necklace from Clairs. It took me forever to decide on which one I wanted to buy... honestly, why can't I just live in there?

quotes:

"My philosophy for dating: Run as fast as you can towards God and if someone keeps up introduce yourself."   (source)
"Every person's life is a fairytale written by God's fingers." -Hans Christian Anderson
"Be in love with your life. Every minute of it." -Jack Kerouae
"No matter what, nobody can take away the dances, you've already had." - Gabriel Garcia Marquez


xxx,
marcia

just simple things | b+w

In the last few days, I have spent more time drank more tea, writing, and reading than I have in a long time. 

and it's been good. simple. and sweet. and I have been loving b&w too. I used to really hate it, I know it's horrible, but there is something real, and raw about it. It captures the feeling in a photo. 

and you guys have probably noticed the new design. I am so extremely happy, because this is the first design I have ever created myself. #happydance.

so what do you think? 

a short video I want to share with you.

I was planning on posting something else today, but God had other plans. 

I found this video on the purpose of life . and I was once again blown away by the GOSPEL and the beauty of it. 

so, please I am asking you to stop your life for a couple of minutes and watch this: 

trust me, it's worth every minute. 

"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. "

-Galations 2:20