is this a dream?

For the last year I've had this dream of moving out into the beautiful victorian house at the other end of our small town. As time crept on and on, the dream faded and faded until I had all but given up on it. Well, after many obstacles, here I am in my new (old) house feeling very independent. Here are a few pictures of my house!

My bedroom...

My...um...other room.
My beautiful loveseat...a gift from my new neighbor!

I just love my new house, but am quite certain that I will be more than ready for a roomate in a few weeks...

This is what a finished Art Journal looks like...

It seems like it's been forever, but I started this thing in October, so that's not really the case. The fact that I should've been done with this months ago is irrelevant...

A new friend

I know that I shouldn't buy any more knick knacks that will just gather dust when I leave for Scotland, but just look at this cutie!

I know what some people might think, but I don't see this purchase as a knick knack, this is definitely the perfect traveling buddy for me. He's small and very low maintenance, and adorable! Yes, and if these attributes weren't enough...here's another...

He's got a compass! What a wonderful traveling buddy...now, just what do I name him? I have no idea, but I've got a little time :)

Movie Night!!!

One part of my life here in Kansas that I will really miss when I leave in October is my church family. When I came home from school 2 years ago, I really had no clue how blessed I was to be a part of this church, even though I had grown up in it. Now, I am completely in love with this family and I think they are all just wonderful! On Sunday night, we had movie night at my church and watched Facing the Giants. I had a great time! In retrospect, I know that the movie wouldn't have been half as much fun to watch had it not been for the friends I was with. We had a plethera of goodies to snack on, and that combined with the funny comment, outbursts of laughter and even some tears (no, I was not one of the teary-eyed few) made the night a HUGE success in my book.
Yes, the event literally made it into my book: