The Date Apologist Photo shoot

1/31/14

 We decided to take some picture. We got bored :) Photo Credit: Gina and Jessica, I just posed :)

Jessica, Chloe, and Gina

Chloe and Jessica

Jessica and Gina

Gina and Chloe

Gina

Jessica

Chloe 

"If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be you shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile....But anytime you need a friend, I'll be just me."

- Unknown

XOXO, 

The Date Apologist 

We'll Never Be Royals?

So I am sure you have heard the song "Royals" by Lorde. If not, you have obviously been living under a rock like a deaf snail.  So Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O'Conner has some killer vocal chords, right? But what are we so melodically singing about, and speaking into our lives, that we'll never be "royal"?

Now the song is ultimately singing about the day in and day out of a teenagers life. She relates by singing about her humble beginnings.  But the simple life that she sings of seems empty, and uninspiring.

 

Now, because she is singing of being the humble underdog in a socialite scene, it feels like she's taking a stand against materialism and snobbery. Its hard to think that anyone can stay humble during their course through fame.
But what I'm trying to say is ... Who tells us we'll never be royals?

  N     O           O    N    E.
In fact,  if Jesus is your Lord and Saviour, You actually are royal! You are a precious child in the Kingdom of God. You are His prince, his princess. You are entitled to authority of your life. Pursue the dreams that the Lord has placed in your heart. Because through Christ anything is possible. Now all you need is vision... because " without vision my people will perish" (Proverbs 29:18) With out vision, you follow anything that crosses your path. Tunnel Vision...  Hey! It's not a bad thing! You find your goals, and you follow them! The journey to your true desires will never be easy. If you're like me, and are still trying to find God's plan for your life, its okay to live day to day.  Live in faith that God will bring you to the right place, right time, and right people. He will guide your steps when you don't know where  to go. ( Proverbs 3: 5-6) Don't lean on your own understanding, but trust with your whole heart that God will direct and make your path straight.

So, go ahead and be royal if you want to... because you already are!  Don't just live a complacent life, going through the motions, wishing for the world to change. Don't just search for your next self-fulfilling buzz. If you want to make something of yourself, if you want to make a difference in this world, if you want to live like royalty in this world, just do it. Do the work it takes to be amazing.

Follow your path
Follow your vision
and
Do it.

xJessica

If it's supposed to be it will be ....

1/9/13


My first post of 2014 is something near and dear to my heart. I hope your Christmas season was as good and eventful as mine. Some great things transpired and then some not so nice things transpired, nevertheless it was refreshing.

I think everyone has heard the phrase "Well if it's supposed to be it will be".  This statement never makes me feel better about my situations. This phrase can be used for any situation, whether is be a new job , buying a home, naming children, walking your dog...ANYTHING ! But the one application of this phrase that makes me furious is when it is applied to relationships. Yes, I know that there is truth to it, but it doesn't make anyone feel better. It is the "safe" advice to give someone. I would rather you say to me ,"No, he must not like you " or " Yep , your a loser , He will never text you again ", than " Well if it is supposed to be..... " .

*Stepping off Soap Box*

I urge you to think before you give advice. Listen to someone's story before you write them off with a generic response. Sometimes, there are even events that are not meant to happen.  In love, warn your friend if you sense danger in an area of their actions. Encourage the paths that will bring life and peace, not anxiety. God's grace will give you peace when trying to decipher His path for your life.  Help guard one another from pain and confusion.  The words you speak over others can bring life and death (James 3:10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.)

 It would mean more to someone if you were to actually give them advice and support, that will up lift them, and give them hope.  Friends think before you speak . Listen to the Holy Spirit, He may give you words of comfort to those who need it . When speaking about relationships, Empathize do not Sympathize. Empathy is a better tool to use. Relate with the person; tell them stories of how your situation " , can be a true statement , just think before you say it and do not let it be the only thing you say to someone.

  And Please do not comfort me with this phrase !!!!



XOXO
Chloe