Q&A Time

May 2, 2014 ~ Sophie ~ 2 Comments

I was reading Jessica’s recent post when I realized she tagged me in this Q&A and I took up the challenge. So here goes!
01//if you could live any place in the world, where would it be?

I would love to live in Tuscany because I think it is a place full of culture and character

02//what do you miss most about being a kid?

I miss having to live in the moment and not really having to worry what tomorrow will bring

03//who or what inspires you?

I am inspired by true beauty and true beauty is wholeness. I am inspired by dreamers and wanderers. I am also inspired by people who embrace their true beauty and who see beauty in the rarest of things.

04//where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Ah well it’s a little dim right now but I would love to have created a job for myself and crossed off most of the goals I have.

05//your 50th birthday party- who’s invited?

Everyone I hold dear to my heart

06//what are your strengths?

I consider myself a friendly person ha! Oh and I can smile(does that count?)

07//what are things you want to improve on?

Well a lot like letting go of procrastination’s hold on me

08//places you’ve traveled to?

The pearl of the orient seas, UAE and the Congo/Uganda border

09//what is a routine you could never do without?

Morning talk with my heavenly Father

10//what was an act of kindness shown towards you that caught you by surprise?

Well I went for a lecture five minutes to time and usually the room is packed because everyone wants to get a seat. So as I entered, I knew I had no choice but to stand in the back for two full hours (which really is a no-no considering my health condition). As I was making my way to the back, a girl called me and told me she had a chair saved for me. I didn’t know her name and am sure she didn’t know mine but what she did was surprisingly amazing. She saved me having to worry about leaving the lecture half way because I can’t stand for long and for that, I am grateful.

11//list some of the best times in your life in less than one minute. ready…go! (don’t cheat!)

Having to complete a novel manuscript
Having crazy fashion shows when we were kids
Writing in my journal
Me- moments

And so we are keeping the ball rolling and if you would like, , Latonya, Amy,Taylor, Courtney, Nelly, Ronnie, Tammy, Kiki, Diane, Jessica and Eb please answer these questions I made and have fun!

01//if you could live any place in the world, where would it be?

02//Describe yourself in one sentence?

03//who or what inspires you?

04//What’s your ultimate fanatical dream/goal?

05//Three reasons why you blog?

06//Pink or Peach and why?

07//Guilty pleasure?

08//places you’ve traveled to?

09//what is your morning routine?

10//what was an act of kindness shown towards you that caught you by surprise?

11//A personal flaw you love?

🙂

Sophie

Hiatus

April 26, 2014 ~ Sophie ~ Leave a comment

source: drizzle and dip

source: Farmette

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source: Love and Lemons

Source: The Vanilla Bean Blog

hey guys, I have missed this space! Blame it on school, research papers and final exams! Recently I have been having food fever(is there such a thing really?) Anywho, amidst the school craziness, I managed to sneak in some baking(!)….a lot of baking in the name of a school project. The house has been filled with vanilla flavors all month long! Sigh! I was roaming around the net when I came across these fabulous food bloggers and my stomach started growling…literary!

I would love to recreate all these foods some day but as for now lets stare away! Shall we?

Still in the middle of exam but a great load has been lifted off my shoulders so I will be dropping here once in a while.

How have you been lately?

🙂

Sophie

LOL with Taylor Robbins

April 9, 2014 ~ Sophie ~ 1 Comment

Hello lovely people. It is April(duh!) and its raining here like crazy! This month’s LOL guest is Taylor of Simple Grounds. She is an amazing person whose love for Jesus Christ is absolutely inspiring. I also love the fact that she is a realistic person.I am completely honored to have her here to share her view of living out loud.

Hello, lovely readers! I’m Taylor, the writer over at Simple Grounds. I’m a young lady living, working, and experiencing life in Houston, Texas. When I’m not outside or spending time with my incredible boyfriend, I am a hostess and a photographer, as well as a full-time student. I am pursuing my English degree, in hopes to become an English teacher. Got to love grammar, right? I also just recently started an online, vintage shop called Ruth Vintage. You could say I’m a pretty busy lady. I am a simple lady who loves the outdoors, I drink coffee like it’s water, and I love to create, write, and be silly.

When Sophia asked me to share how I live out loud, the first thing that came to my mind was my reckless abandon for my faith. I have never thought about how I am ‘living out loud,’ but I believe my faith is the first thing I talk about and the last thing I want you to remember. As I mentioned, I am constantly doing things. Between essays, vintage clothing, photos, and a job, I am always moving. My one goal is that I am continuously representing my faith, being an active figure for the Gospel, and always encouraging and loving in the process. Without that balance in a chaotic, broken life, I would be meaningless. I would be yet another face to many projects and jobs. Without that abandon to my faith, my dreams would be so selfish and fickle. When I graduated high school and began pursuing my passions and callings, I realized that anything, and I mean anything, not done in love is worthless. Any job, any goal, any creative art is completely worthless without a purpose. And to me, purpose is the essence of living out loud. When you read my blog or visit me at work, I hope my presence yells “purpose.” I hope, in humility, I can be a living example of a life lived for purpose. My biggest role model and image of living this life is Jesus himself. No other model can represent the very essence of purpose like Him. Love God, love others, and be kingdom-minded. In everything I do, this is the goal. With that in mind, this life of living out loud follows. Being courageous, taking risks, having joy and love, it all comes from that childlike faith in loving the Lord.

If you are seeking this, this essence in your life, I can say that nothing greater will come than knowing your Creator. After four years, it has changed my life and I dare not look back.

Have purpose and live with abandon.

Thanks Taylor for sharing with RB readers.