This past Saturday my friend Caroline and I went to the Arboretum. She had to take pictures for class, so it was the perfect opportunity for us to hangout and put my camera to good use. Well, the Dallas Arboretum was a little out of our price range, especially on a chilly January day (on a warm April day, probably worth the $12 admission fee, plus $7 for parking). Being the "make it work" girls that we are, we took pictures right outside the entrance. For some reason, I loved the shapes of all of the shadows cast by the tree limbs and potted plants.
Rides A Bike, the blog of movie stars with their bicycles, has been circulating the blogsphere lately, but it is just too wonderful not to post here too.
This song by The Civil Wars is so beautiful. I could listen to it on repeat for a long time. And, the words are so simple, yet rich at the same time. A perfect combination.
I have been watching Mad Men Seasons 2-4 (for the first time!) this week and have realized that my wardrobe might be a little too similar to Betty Draper's.
Exhibit A-F:
"The gospel is absurd and the life of Jesus is meaningless unless we believe that He lived, died, and rose again with but one purpose in mind: to make brand-new creation. Not to make people with better morals but to create a community of prophets and professional lovers, men and women who would surrender to the mystery of the fire of the Spirit that burns within, who would live in even greater fidelity to the omnipresent Word of God, who would enter into the center of it all, the very heart and mystery of Christ, into the center of the flame that consumes, purifies, and sets everything aglow with peace, joy, boldness, and extravagant, furious love. This, my friend, is what it really means to be a Christian."
-Brennan Manning The Furious Longing of God
In honor of Auburn's big win over Oregon last night.
Images 1, 2, 5, & 7 found via Google Image search "orange and navy", Images 3, 6, & 8 found via weheartit search "orange", Image 4 found via Google Image search "orange and navy room"
