My Story

I'm not quite sure why I have never thought of this as a blog idea before, so here my inspiration comes from Chelsea Faverty.
A simple thing called....my story.

Let's begin...
Born April 15th, 1990....Easter Sunday to my wonderful parents, I was blessed.
I grew up in Sumner, WA until I was 7 and for the most part have not stopped moving around since then.
Never staying in one school more than 2 years until I reached high school, I easily learned to adapt to change.
I grew up in a Christian home, went to church every Sunday basically my whole life, my parents helped out in ministry and us kids were always as involved as we could be. Getting saved at age 5 and bapitzed at 10, I was set in my faith.
And I still am. But it's a little different now.

Here's to new things...
The entirety of my student life I worked hard in school and participated in leadership, drama, dance, clubs, etc.  until I graduated.
Throughout my life, dance has always been the constant. Starting at 5 with ballet and carrying on up until this day, it's how I express myself. It's where I've felt most comfortable and I've had the most fun.
It was only in high school that I got involved in drama classes and as quickly as I came out of my shell, was as quickly as I took this "acting" by the reigns. I did a few shows in high school and served on drama council. Post graduation I did a few things here and there.
I've always wanted a life of dancing, to be able to do what I love and make a living.

Take a break...
I've worked since I was 16 and only stopped to take a break for one summer 2 years ago.
I stopped to do a summer creative arts internship with Puyallup Foursquare Church, I felt called to take the time off to maybe see what God wanted for my life.
At the time, I gave myself to the internship for 2 months, living and breathing ministry. Now to say I remember what or how I felt at the time would be a lie. All I can remember is thinking ministry was the only option for me. Looking back, I think in trying to find my "purpose", I lost sight of my dreams for a moment in time.
However, I met some amazing people at the time and I am eternally grateful for that.
I'm not sure what exactly the reason was for my doing the internship, but if at the very least I can say I came out of that season of life with a few more friends, a few more mentors, and some helpful advice....I'll take it.
Because what I see when I look back isn't much more than that, but maybe those people are what has made all the difference in my life.

Back to the basics...
I went back to working since then, and I haven't stopped. I started my job at Auntie Anne's with the intention of staying until I could find a full time "real job." It just so happens that I'm still there 2 years later, and happier than ever. I've also got a job teaching dance at the YMCA, and I feel like my future is just beginning.

The reality...
Because it doesn't matter if I'm smack in the middle of one of the largest churches in our city or if I'm doing my own thing, my faith is my faith. And how I share it is up to me. Ministry is more than what congregation you "represent", it's about representing God. And although I may have stepped off "the right path" according to some, I don't think people can look at me and say I haven't been blessed or that I'm lost or broken. I think they will look at me and see I've got a faith in me that has gotten me where I am and a God that's always taken care of me no matter what, a glow that says I'm confident in who I am and I will always live life to the fullest.


"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."- Soren Kierkegaard

Long Time No Talk

Well hello again...
It's been quite some time, sadly. 
I have had a hard time finding extra time to write the past few months. 
And honestly didn't really know what I would even write about was I given the chance. 
But now I know. 
Life.
My life, the way it is, how I've been. 
To catch you up to speed I've been working. A lot.
But life has been great and i feel like I could not ask for anything more. 
I have a great job that I work almost 40 hours a week at, I love the location, the people and all the training and experience. 
Then I have a second job at the YMCA to balance work with play yet still get paid.
Teaching dance to these kids and being able to be a part of something that has such an impact on the community is amazing. 
To be able to use my passion and creativity every time I go to work is the most fulfilling feeling ever. 
Then my third "job". I help take care of my special needs brother once a week. 
This teaches me patience, love, kindness. 
It gives me a bond with him that I never had while we were growing up, it's rewarding to know that he gets so excited about those 5 hours every single week. 
And although it was originally designed to help me out, and it still does, I think it was one of the better ideas my mom could have had. 
So I've been busy, but blessed.
I've been exhausted, but refreshed. 
With a healthy balance, even though I don't have time to do everything I want, I know I'm doing well.
And I want to thank all the amazing people who have stood behind me the whole way through, cheering me on, reassuring me that the craziness will not last forever. 
It's been an amazing season of life that just keeps continuing, and continuing to teach me...
Time management, passion, creativity, patience, love, dedication, and perseverance all pay off. 
I'm completely blessed beyond what I feel like I deserve and I'm thankful for every minute of it.