Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Wisdom Wednesday

Read this on Facebook and thought it was a super good read--- some good advice about jobs and life from "Mike Rowe--- of Dirty Jobs"

(Link below)


http://news.distractify.com/people/mike-rowe-crushes-a-mans-hopes-for-finding-a-dream-job-and-i-agree-with-him-100/?v=1

I love how Mike tells this guy that even your dream job won't make you happy all the time.  There's ups and downs to any job.

So thanks Mike for reinforcing what I need to remember on a daily basis.  That my happiness cannot rely on my job, friends, family, ect.  It's my choice every morning to make the best of every day, no matter what I have to do that day.

Let me know what you think.

KayLeigh

Friday, March 7, 2014

This Is Who I am, 21 B-Day, Bright Future

This is Who I Am  


As I lay awake at night,
I think about the day that just went by,
Wondering if I could have changed anything to make it better.

I think about my future,
What I can do to reach my dreams,
How to achieve them, 
If I have what it takes,
And if I'm on the right path in life.

I think about my past,
All the people I've met,
Who I've liked and disliked,
My family and friends,
How I grew up,
And what I've accomplished.

I think about what's really important to me,
 My morals and values

I think of how the world works,
And I how i would change it if I could.

I think of what I've been through,
And how I feel.

At the end of the day
I think about who I am. 

~Eva Doty

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I love the poem above!  Its so true! I think about people who have come and gone in my 21 years of life,  like the changing of the seasons.  And not gonna lie, there are definitely days where I wish I hadn't met some of those people, the people that put dark colors on my canvas. But if it wasn't for those people as well as the good people who care about me, then it wouldn't make the brighter colors stand out, and  then I wouldn't be who I am today.  I wouldn't have the same strong beliefs and convictions if certain life events hadn't happened.  If certain people hadn't crossed paths with me.

   I would like to thank my Mom for having the biggest part of me;   for loving me and putting up with me even on days when I'm just downright mean to her.    I wouldn't be where I am now without her and I don't tell her enough how much I still need her.   Love you like a circle!

I think about my past too often.  Playing the What if game.  For the last several years I would definitely say I'm a half empty person, way more negative than I should be.  Leading lots of people to think I'm this super cheery & hopeful person,  when in reality, I feel far from that a lot of days.

And my  goal  starting in 2014 and going on, was to start thinking in a "half full" mindset and to live my life to the fullest! Dreaming big and not being afraid of what the future holds for me.

Watching the video below makes me so excited about my future! About all the exciting things God has in store for me!  (Doesn't it make you want to get up and do something?? Ive been  obsessed with this song ever since my brother showed me this video.    **and sorry for a word in the song,)




I'm learning to accept and believe in myself, which I think that can only happen as we age.

   I'm learning to forgive people who judge me for my wildly colored hair, my ever changing modest fashions,  my piercings, My love for Jesus, and  my strong/ different world views.   I'm learning to be true to myself and not to please everyone.   I still have my bad days where I'm super negative, but with God, my family and close friends, I'm doing better.

So huge thank you  to my family, my close friends and all you wonderful facebook friends for writing nice things on my birthday.  I love and care for you all!!

p.s. check out my cool titanic cake!!! Make by my LSBDSister who is gonna be the next great cake baker


And to end this post, I'll leave yall with another inspiring &  positive songs lol   (One of my all time faves, and a great theme song for us all.)  Since my awesome other mother, Mrs.Laurel got me Katy Perry tickets!!!!   THANK YOU!!!!!  LOVE YA!!!!!


So remember your all fireworks and let your colors burst!!

Thanks again to everyone who helped make my 21st birthday my best one ever, love my family and friends for driving to see me and hang out with on my 21st bday!

21 wishes, prayers and lots of love, KayLeigh


P>S>  Skillet Saturdays will start back soon! Promise! :)


Thursday, February 20, 2014

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Part 2 - " A Romantic Dream"

Part 2
We dance.  And dance some more.  With each new song my feet somehow remember.  After a moment of  of initial fear and doubt,  I feel the King's presence again, I have no idea how, but I begin to lead the dance.
I can only look in your eyes for so long.  I don't know what makes me so overwhelmed when I stare into those deep, woody brown eyes.  I finally lock my eyes to yours.  Forcing myself not to look away.  Your natural, radiant beauty, the most beautiful maiden I've ever laid eyes on surrounds me.   Your face is glowing in the dancing candlelight.  The world is whooshing and swirling around us as we spin and move.  My hand in yours.  

I stare into your eyes.  All the pain, all the longing, everything from the past, the pain of being away from you on the voyage, the pain I caused you by being late, the soreness from the journey, the fear of failure, my lack of confidence, everything-- everything is burned away-- seared away.   Everything that is pure, good, and worthy, is all that remains.  My Love!

"I love you!"  I squeak.

"I love you."  You laugh musically.

Yes. Everything in the world is worth this.

Ah! My Love!

We continue dancing never releasing each other's gaze.  We dance even as the fire grows dim.  I want this night to never end.  But we are both growing tired.  It never occurs to either of us how many hours have past by.

We dance over to the grand old hearth. The embers and fire crackle tiredly.  I lead us to a couch, and we at last sit down together.   Our hands still locked.  All the other guests have been making their way out for a short time.  The whinnying of horses and shouts of drivers can be made out across the dance hall.

I squeeze your hand.  "I've missed you, Princess, I've missed you so much."


"I have send my thoughts and prayers out to you every day since you left.   I love you so much, dearest."

"I love you."

There is much to say, so much to talk about now that we've reunited.   But not right now.  Now is the time for being silently together.   You sigh tiredly and I squeeze your hand.  You squeeze back lightly letting the weariness take over.  You lay your head of my shoulder and close your eyes.  I put my free around around your shoulder and pull you closer to me.   I lean my head gently on yours.

I can see outside that the storm has passed in the early dawn.  The last of the stars are exclaiming the Glory of the Lord.  I hold my tongue just in time as a shooting star streaks across the sky.  Your rhythmic breathing tells me you've passed into the land of sleep.   This day has been perfect.

Oh my beautiful love.

I notice the King watching us.  I understand His look.  He is trusting the life, love, and happiness of His precious daughter  to me.  The well being and future of this precious sweet lamb in my arms is in my hands.  The weight of this crushes me.  And yet I know, He will give me strength.  It is only with Him that we will succeed.  That this magnificent tale will have a happy ending after all.  He will guide us through everything.


And with that thought, I fall asleep joining your dreams.

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And there you have it.  Hope you enjoyed a cheesy sappy romance story.  (From a guys point of view.)

 Even though I'm no longer with the guy who wrote this, he told me to share it on my blog whenever I had the courage to start writing.   If your a hopeless romantic like me, it will inspire you for the future.

Write love letters, and letters just about your life in the moment. Develop pictures and put it all in a box for your future spouse.  It will be a real treat for them down the road.  And it allows your love juices to ooze some lol =D     So have fun dreaming and be patient with God.  He his timing is always perfect.  Never too early, or too late.

And the link below will lead you to a list of bible verses about God's timing.

http://www.openbible.info/topics/gods_timing

~KayLeigh

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Click the link below to read Part 1 of "A Romantic Dream"

http://kayleighryder.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-romantic-dream-part-1-flashback.html

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"My Religion" will be up soon! (Again sorry about the wait lol)

Monday, February 17, 2014

Messy Monday Videos - 10 Ways to get the Right Guy to like you & 10 Ways to get Girls to Like you

BlimeyCow is my latest YouTube addiction, their videos are funny,  full of wisdom, and to the point.  So I'd love to share some of their 'Messy Mondays' videos with you!
 
And since we're still in the month of Love, I thought I'd share two of their videos (One for Girls and one for Guys)  Enjoy!

"10 Ways to get the Right Guy to Like You"




And so the guys don't feel left out,  "10 Ways to get Girls to Like you"



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"A Romantic Dream"  Part 2  -  Will be uploaded tomorrow!!!

~KayLeigh