Steps.

Happy Leap Day, friends! 

I woke up this morning with a splitting headache. :/ 

On a brighter note, the weather is kind of fantastic outside.

I haven't listened to the news or anything today, but Nathan text me this morning saying that there was a tornado up in Branson last night.

My thoughts and prayers go out to anyone hurt or any damage done.

Storms are ok. Tornados = no bueno.

I got the plaque (& awesome owls) in the photo above the other day at a cute pottery store.

I fell in love with almost everything there!

I seriously had to refrain from buying every item. 

Anyways, I felt that the plaque was quite appropriate for myself.

I think I tend to lack courage when it comes to my own life. 

I believe part of that comes from a lack of trust. 

I get scared. 

I panic.

I retreat & run the opposite direction.

So, not only being a reminder to myself, but hopefully to you all as well:

 Trust. 

  Believe. 

Have courage. & ever so slowly, move. 

Just. keep. moving. 

And that narrow path of possibilities will get bigger and a light will shine on even the smallest of dreams.

much love. 

xoxo

Be Inspired.

Without words, we have nothing.

**All photos found via Pinterest.

If you would like credit, please let me know.

an uneventful day. a wonderful day.

I had planned to start a new feature on my blog today, which I will continue for the next 14 weeks every Tuesday.
However, that did not happen.
I spent very little time around my laptop ... which was kind of refreshing in a way.

My day was spent sleeping in, reading, getting a phone call from the hospital (the job position is still up in the air until the end of the week : / ), grabbing lunch with mom, heading to the old bookstore, singing and dancing to glee, picking up the girls from school, making a sonic run, and watching a movie.
It was pritty wonderful.

Oh, and two other great things happened.
Last night I got to watch "We Bought a Zoo" and it was absolutely fantastic.
It made me laugh, cry, and seek for a little more courage.
(+ I may have formed a slight crush on Matt Damon...)
AND... i found out that Jordan's aunt got me some scarves!!!
**might have done a happy dance after receiving that news. ;)

Now, everyone is asleep.
I am curled up in bed with a blanket, sweatshirt, and my jammies.
I have a peace of mind to just reflect on life in these moments.
When it is silent, it feels as though the world has slowed down a bit ... even if for a few minutes.
That is when I feel God speaking to me the most.
There is something special about that.

So, my hope is that you found the goodness in today.
Whether it was in a big or small way, and even the little things in between.
If not, then tomorrow is a new day. :)

much love,
colie

ps. i will start the new feature next tuesday.
i hope you stop by and check it out. :)