Living as a Single Gal

Monday, November 26, 2012

Enjoy the Moment

Hey Friends!

I was having a lovely chat with a friend today. Amongst other things weddings and babies came up into the conversation. She has a friend who is getting hitched soon, and I have a friend who is counting down the weeks until her baby girl arrives. Exciting stuff! And then she said something that struck a chord with me.

When you're dating, aren't you dreaming of that o' so perfect wedding?
When you're married, aren't you dreaming of welcoming your first little bundle of joy?

When you're single, aren't you dreaming of that one person who God made especially for you?

As good as those things are (weddings and babies), don't we all have the tendency to look ahead and dream about what the next life stage will be like? WHY CAN'T WE JUST BE CONTENT WITH WHERE WE ARE? Why is that we are constantly looking forward instead of looking around at where God has placed us for the time being? Whatever life stage we may be in, it is because this is God's provision for us. Never forget that. We are in this spot for a purpose; God's orchestrating it all. Fear not. Enjoy the moment.

Philippians 4:11 - "Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have" (NLT).

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Stuff Christian Singles Hear

Bahaha! So I just listened to this, and I just HAD to share it with you guys!

This is "Stuff Christians Singles Hear".

Hope you have a few good laughs/eye rolls/"I hear that"s/"Preach it brotha!", etc.

Take 2 minutes, have a listen; have a good laugh; have a good day.

Many blessings on this beautiful Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, November 08, 2012

9 Things to Get to Know Me Better {Part 1}

I've seen a couple of my blogger friends share some things about themselves to their readers lately, and I thought to myself "Brooke, it's been almost a year, tell the people a little more about yourself." So here we are (whether you like it or not).

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1. The 10 year old in me secretly hopes that *NSYNC will do a reunion tour soon. Don't we all?!

2. I have some mad balloon-making skills. I know I have this little fact on my "About Me" page, but I think it's cool, so I brag about it when I can.

3. I'm totally in love with scarves. I wear them almost everyday. My favourite for the fall outfit is a bulky sweater, jeans and a scarf. Outfit made in scarf-heaven!

4. My favourite place on earth is Joy Bible Camp. With the exception of this past summer, I have gone up to camp every year for the past 14 years. Because of work and a previous vacation taken, I was unable to go this year. I miss it so much. It's a place where I've grown so much in my relationship with Christ and a place where I've met some wonderful lifelong friends. JBC is my home-away-from-home.

5. Lately, I've been a knit-o-holic. Just ask my mother. I think I'm obsessed. And this weekend I'm going to learn how to crochet. Obsession loves company!

6. I've had the same best friend for the last 21 years. How many people can say that? You can meet her over at Meet the Marshall's.

{weren't we cute?!}

7. I'm obsessed with cleanliness and order, but not in my own room. Does that make sense? My room at home is an utter disaster, but when I lived on my own, there was never a time when I had clothes on the floor or my bed was not made. I don't think this makes sense to me either, it's just the way it is.

{this was not just me...but you get the picture}

8. I HATE being late. Therefore, I am almost always early.

9. I'm a huge book geek. Seriously, if I were no longer in school, I think I'd be up to my ears in books. I just love em' so much. Need book recommendations? I'm your girl!

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That's all you get for now friends. 9 completely random tidbits of information about me! Hope you enjoyed getting to know me better!

So tell me, what's something I don't know about you?