Kind of like the weirdest feeling ever...

Welp, it happened. I'm a graduate! I have to admit it's the strangest feeling; like I'm happy, but sad, excited, but nervous, all of the feelings I think everyone experiences at this point in their lives. I'm anxious for nothing, but find myself extremely overwhelmed with the peace and promise that God has given me. AH! I can't believe it! haha! Sorry, it hits me every now and then ^_^

I was so happy to spend time with my family and friends. We were able to go out dinner at Pappadeaux where I of course had the crab. I love me some crab. I got wonderful gifts, including the prettiest wool cape from the Mr and a Kate Spade purse from my sister!

There weren't too many photos taken and due to lighting, most came out a little blurry. blarg.

Now that that's all over, I'll be putting a little extra time into Pie N' the Sky and more specifically, the shop! This week I'm hoping to have an update!! It's much needed and I have so many pretty new goodies to share! I know you'll love them and it's just in time for Christmas! Hooray! More details to come. Have a wonderful week!

xo.

Melisa

On Graduating.

Sometimes I'm amazed that this is my life. 

It's nothing terribly grand; I'm not wealthy or famous, not living on a private island or known for great works, but I am happy and that alone is enough. 

I love my life because it is rich with blessings. Blessings that outnumber my faults, my worries, my weaknesses and my problems. They are enough.

I have learned that I too am enough. I have no list of expectations to live up to except the ones I place on myself; which I get quite bothered when I do that. I should learn to be kind to myself.

It's when I stop to appreciate who I am today and how very much I've grown from who I was yesterday, that I realize how truly incredible my God is. I would be nothing without Him.

So I say this all to say that I love my life. I don't deserve my life. I am grateful for the one who has brought me to this day. As I sit here and realize that a chapter of my life is closing and a new exciting adventure is beginning, no matter how mundane it may be to some, to me it is the chance of a lifetime and I'm excited to live it out.

Here's to today.

Senior Photos // Phase 4

Okay here's the last set of photos, promise. 

How was your Thanksgiving? I'm back home and let me tell you, I am completely ready for Christmas!! It's kind of crazy that I'm graduating in 11 days! Just nuts. I have quite a few projects I still need to get done, but then it's over, oh geeze. Okay, so I have a lot to share because I had a superb time with my sis and photos need to be posted for sure.  Be back later.

details: dress // Urban Outfitters, tights // Forever 21, shoes // Scathingly Brilliant

xo.

Melisa

Senior Photos // Phase 1

I'm so happy to finally share some of my senior photos with you! The lovely and talented Jennifer Marie took them for me and I'm just thrilled with how they turned out. I'll be sharing in phases since there are so many. I'm trying to figure out which to get prints of; help would be appreciated^_^

details: dress // Urban Outfitters, tights // Anthro, shoes // Target

xo.

Melisa