A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor.

Here I go again with my sailor theme, but I just can't get enough. Well, today I'm actually going for a more inspirational post. With all of my sailor talk, I've had this quote in my head:

"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor."

We are all sailors in this sea called life. But today I am feeling really thankful for the rough seas. If it weren't for the rough times in life we wouldn't be strong, we wouldn't know who our true friends are, and we wouldn't learn a thing. There's really something beautiful in midst of the storms that we go through in our lives. It even causes us to be more appreciative of the peaceful moments we get in life.

I can't say I've went through the roughest seas, but I am so thankful for all of the skills I've acquired from the seas I've sailed. I have some great people in my life. People who have helped me keep the ship alive and that have encouraged me not to give up. Some days I just want to give up and drown, but that is most definitely NOT the solution. And now that I've stuck around for the journey, I get to see the most beautiful calm that comes after the storm. It consists of happy hearts, smiles, opportunities, accomplishments, and many memories.

God is so good.

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9

God is with you in every moment of your journey. He equips you with the right attitude, people, and tools. Be thankful and hopeful in every moment of your journey. Everything will turn out fine.

This week.

My week was pretty adventurous, I'd say. I sailed through the channels on my television with my vicious lion and I took walks through Stockton. The walking through Stockton part definitely beats all the adventurous activities I did this week. High crime rates give it that effect. It was also my last week of vacation. Boo-hoo! It's about time though. I need to turn my brain on before It forgets how to do accounting! It's my last semester and I am excited, but also nervous. I'm so used to being a student. I wonder what it's going to be like to be an accountant. I will find out very soon though. :)

This week I also made some awesome purchases at Crossroads and Rasputins. I got some cute tops. My favorite was the sailor inspired top. Hence, my sailing through television channels! I also got the Beirut & Fleet Foxes vinyls. I love, love, love my vinyls! They make me :).

Anyway, here's what my week looked like. Literally.














Also, here's some art by my hubby wubby. I guess I can say they are words to live by. ;)



Goodnight lovelies & sweet dreams! <3