The Perfect Girl

That was my google search today. "The Perfect Girl." I was sitting here thinking, "man..I just wish I was this, and wish I was this..." I made a list of things I wished I was. After a while, I realized, I am more than half those things; I need to stop doubting myself and letting those thoughts get to me! And the other things on the list are completely attainable. Now, I don't know what the world wide web says the perfect girl is, nor do I want to know. But what I do know is, everyone is different, and you can't please everybody. You should live to please God and God alone. "Wait, is she saying I shouldn't please my parents or leaders or husband, etc?" ..Of course not. When you please God, you'll be pleasing the right people. Whoever you are and however you act, as long as it's pleasing to God, it should be acceptable to other people.

One thing I wished I was said about me: "She doesn't care what anyone else thinks." And you know what? I have mixed feelings about this statement. I, personally, almost always care about what other people will think. And half the time, it's bad. I shouldn't care what people think of the music I like. I shouldn't care what people think of my choice in shoes or dress. There are so many little things, that just do not matter. If they do care, they think too much! It's really none of their business. But half the time, I think it's acceptable to care what other people think - as long as you're not living in fear of how they'll react to you or how they perceive of you. You should care how people think you treat them. You should care how you look - in a "am I presentable, well-kept?" way. There's kind of a fine line. Everyone draws that line differently. Make sure your line isn't too far or too thick or thin.

Ah, ok.. another thing I said. I wish I was a good cook. THAT is attainable. And I knew that when I wrote it. There will always be things that will be a continual work in progress. You can always work on skills, you can always work on your attitude, your expandable vocabulary, your appearance, your knowledge of desired subjects..etc.

So, the things you wish you were.. are they attainable? Are they practical? If so, and if they'll please God and those who matter, then do work at them. Become that girl. The girl who's everything and more. Each of us is different. Each of us has a different calling in life. Each of us has different skill sets. Different ways of communicating. Be who you are. Let there be a balance in all things.. And stop worrying so much.

Oh! and let me not forget to tell you.. Be confident! That's HUGE. major. The way you carry yourself matters. It shows a lot. People will be confident in you if you're sure of yourself. So, just do it. Know you can and will be everything God has called you to be if you work at it, and then run with it! It's a process. So, proceed.

Xx
Kirsten

Rainy Day Thoughts and Shoes

Heyyy girls... so it's quite dreary out today..and sometimes the weather puts me in a funny mood. Not like funny-haha, but just strange.. I'm not depressed or sad.. I'm actually ecstatically happy inside. But on the outside...there's a complete aura of mellowness.

Do you ever just want to sit inside on a rainy day, read a book, sit by a fire and sip a hot cup of insert your favorite hot drink here? I would like to do just that..and read inspirational blogs and quotes. I often times get completely obsessed with reading other people's thoughts and am completely amused at that fact that I too feel that way. Or have felt that way.


Do you ever think you're the ONLY girl in the world that is thinking what you're thinking? Welll....I can tell you that that's not true. Somewhere someone has felt how you feel. And you know what? Feelings and emotions are great! As long as they don't run your life. Feelings and emotions aren't always good or true. But fact is fact.

Feelings: I'm not good enough. or pretty enough. or strong enough. I don't have this or that..I can't do this or that..I wish this or that...

Facts: You're only as good as you think you are - HOWEVER, God thinks you're amazing. He created you to be just like Him.. and you need to embrace that - think THAT. God loves you. God will take care of you. He's strong when you're weak. He says you're beautiful and made in HIS IMAGE. God will provide all of your daily needs according to HIS RICHES AND GLORY. let God give you strength, peace, love, faith, joy, happiness, and everything else He's promised you. He's ready to give it to you - ALL you have to do is...... ask.

I may be in a mellow mood...but that doesn't mean anything other than...I'm in a mellow mood. It doesn't mean something's wrong..or I need to worry or complain. However, if that is ever the case..the moment I start to speak positive things and God's WORD over my life, my happiness level increases. This world isn't about me. It isn't about you. But we do need to take care of ourselves. Remember, you're the only Jesus a lot of people will ever see.

BTW...praying for other people will totally boost your mood (amongst other things). And what you make happen for others, God will make happen for you.

Oh..and as for shoes..that's just how my mind works..The second I start to think, I think of 580384237 things within the smallest time frame.. So to reference Gilmore Girls.."hockey puck, rattle snake, monkey, monkey, underpants."

Please share what's on your mind!

<3 Girl of many random thoughts,
Kirsten