Road trip

{If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.} - Psalm 139:9-10

Headed to Asheville/Biltmore house for the night! Can't wait to share the pictures with you, but in the meantime, here's a couple of outfits from this week!

I also extended the shabby apple giveaway until Wednesday! Feel free to check it out..$15 dollars at stake ladies!

China!!!!!!!

These are the few of my 1,307 pictures that I took! Because of the large amount of photos (sorry!), if you  have any questions about what something is, please comment! Thanks!

Home, sweet home

{the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.} - Psalm 121:8

 Finally, I'm home again. To lay in my bed and snuggle with cat...words cannot express how happy it makes me! Going to China was the adventure of a lifetime, a trip I will never forget. I learned SO much, appreciate more now, and yearn to go back. I can't wait to share with you my pictures...I only took 1,307! Until then, here are some pictures of my newest closet addition: a Chinese dress!

Here a few facts that stuck with me:

• They have so little, but appreciate so much.
• Culture shock - seeing so many people.
• Everyone wears wedges or heels..no exceptions!
• The Chinese language is made up of 8 different strokes.
• Each Chinese calligraphy character tells a different story, many of them being from the bible!
• The Great Wall is even bigger than my mind could comprehend.
• They do not wear wedding rings, but instead pass down jade bracelets from the groom's mother to the bride.
• Their currency is RMB or yen. If you divide their price by 6, you have a rough estimate of the cost in US dollars.
• Chinese babies are precious!
•  Toilet paper is a nonrenewable resource...because it was scarcely found.

Oh say, overseas!

{For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.} - Hebrews 4:12

Today, I will be embarking on the trip of a lifetime! I'm headed for China for 9 whole days!

Last October, I was awarded the Dean Prim Scholarship which included an all inclusive China trip, $250 dollars for spending on the trip, and $6,000 for college. Blessed was I since applications were open to both seniors and juniors from 3 different counties. I am so thankful that this day has finally come and I can't wait to tell ya'll about the amazing experience I am hoping to have! Until then, Zài jiàn!

(Goodbye in Mandarin Chinese)

This was my Fourth of July outfit...I know, a little late :)

Suspenders: Forever 21 via Unclaimed Baggage

Tank: Lucky Brand Outlet

Gladiators: Candis via Khols

Flower: Walmart