A favorite quote of mine...

"How strange this fear of death is! We are never frightened at a sunset." - George MacDonald

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I just wanted to let you all know about a website I've been loving lately. Check it out!

http://lookbook.nu/

Top 5...

When I was younger my best friend Jen and I were obsessed with making list of our favorite things. I figured I would continue the tradition and so I present my first list. Being the movie buff that I am, I'm going to start off my first Top 5 list with "Most Anticipated Films of 2009". I know the year is closing in but there are still a lot of movies I am looking forward to seeing. So, without further ado (and in no particular order), I bring you my first list...

*EDIT* The formatting on my blog cuts off the trailers so if you would like to view one I suggest clicking on it twice. This will take you to the original site (YouTube) where you can watch it in HD.

The Young Victoria

Release Date: November 13, 2009
Director: Jean-Marc Vallee
Writer: Julian Fellowes
Cast: Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Jim Broadbent, Miranda Richardson, Mark Strong, Paul Bettany, Thomas Kretschmann
Plot: A dramatization of the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule, and her enduring romance with Prince Albert.

The Lovely Bones

Release Date: December 11, 2009
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, Saoirse Ronan
Plot: Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.

Bright Star

Release Date: September 18, 2009
Director: Jane Campion
Writer: Jane Campion
Cast: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish, Paul Schneider, Kerry Fox

Plot: The drama based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, which was cut short by Keats' untimely death at age 25.

Where the Wild Things Are

Release Date: October 16, 2009
Director: Spike Jonze
Writers: Spike Jonze, Dave Eggers
Cast: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker
Plot: An adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a disobedient little boy sent to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Don't judge me on this one. You know you want to see it too!)

Release Date: November 20, 2009
Director: Chris Weitz
Writer: Melissa Rosenberg
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Dakota Fanning
Plot: After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits.

Gravity

There are some days when all I want to do is travel across the world in a hot air balloon. Today is one of those days....

It's been a while

I decided it is time to start blogging again; though I must admit, there is not much to tell just now. Life has been frustrating, if I am being truthful. But amidst all the frustration and disappointments, God has been working mightily. I never thought I'd be in a position like this (jobless) a year after graduating. I'll admit, I've made many mistakes between then and now. However, despite all of this, God still remains faithful. Looking at the bigger picture has always been easier for me than looking at the smaller one. Details always tend to escape me and I find myself constantly looking at where I want to be instead of focusing on how to get there. At the end of the day, its about surrendering in obedience to God with the desire for a holiness that ultimately leads to His glory.