Under the Apple Tree

photojojo: How to Make Photo Lollipops! Follow our tutorial...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:46:32 -0500

How to Make Photo Lollipops!

Follow our tutorial above to make the best Halloween candy ever!

What will make them *so good*? They’ll have your beautiful photos in them.

LAWL

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:02:48 -0500

LAWL

The Slow and Inefficient Work of God

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:20:00 -0500

On my drive home from class today I was reflecting on a different road I’ve been traveling. You know, that one we call life. My life road has been about as travel-friendly as the chaotic, fragmented streets of downtown Houston that I navigate each day. The last five years have been marked by impracticality, imprudence and youthful indiscretion. I would be ashamed of my former self if she was, indeed, my former, rather than present, self. As it is, wallowing in shame [as some (ahem, one) would have me do] is futile. I can’t be ~~tamed~~ changed. That is, I can’t change who I’ve been. As disappointed in me as some people (ahem, one person) have been, I’ve realized that I’m thankful for the path I’ve travelled. The more that I examine myself, my mind, my heart, my soul, the more I see the changes that have taken place. I’m far from perfect, but perfection has never been my objective (at least, it never should have been).

Wholeheartedness. I’ve talked about wholeheartedness before. I wrote that it isn’t the state of being unbroken, but the state of being vulnerable. I wrote that vulnerability was taking over my life.

I lied.

Of course, I didn’t mean to, it’s just that I believed it. I thought I had developed a sense of worthiness, of love, of belonging. In fact, I examine this stony exterior I have erected, and I sincerely question where it came from. Rome wasn’t built in a day, they say. Who knew I was such an architect? Fortunately, it’s as though I’ve built my fortress on sand. Is that supposed to be unfortunate? I’m sure my demise has been prophesied, as sure as I am that it would just as soon be celebrated. It is fortunate, though, because it was meant to be torn down.

The slow, inefficient work of God.

It took me forever to realize that I’ve walled myself in. It took longer for me to realize that those walls were being deconstructed, pebble by stony pebble, and that the waters of vulnerability were rushing in. It took longer, still, for me to realize who was doing it, and why.

I thought about my heart. It’s crag-like and rough. The sharp edges could pierce flesh. I want God to change my heart. Now. I want him to take away my impatience, my entitlement to not feel lonely sometimes, the way I can impose on others.

Take it away, God. Now? He gently says no as a single wave of his grace washes over.

And then another.

And then another.

I could move my heart further from the ocean and let it live untouched and unbothered by this seemingly unproductive task of rebuilding. I could build a dam around it and not let the waters in. Or I could simply sit and let the waters of grace slowly, moment by moment, smooth my heart out. The slow and inefficient work of God.

“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/practical-faith/slow-and-inefficient-work-god

Boredom. Hello little iPhone lens reflected in my wallet....

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:45:52 -0500

Boredom. Hello little iPhone lens reflected in my wallet. #superdoubleartsy (Taken with Instagram)

Finally! Perfect for sippin’.

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:03:47 -0500

Finally! Perfect for sippin’.

Last nights gangsta dinner. Boom.

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:02:57 -0500

Last nights gangsta dinner. Boom.

Paper or plastic?

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:57:00 -0500

Paper. So much paper.

wetheurban: CAMPBELL’S LTD EDITION ANDY WARHOL SOUP CANS In...

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:05:43 -0500

wetheurban:

CAMPBELL’S LTD EDITION ANDY WARHOL SOUP CANS

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol’s famous soup can pop art, Campbell’s is release a limited edition set of cans with pop art Warhol-inspired labels. There will be four designs in total, each of which will don Warhol’s pop art style in bright psychedelic colors. Look for these to go on sale on September 2 exclusively available at most Target locations nationwide for $0.75 per 10.75-ounce can. I’ll take one of each, please!

Sweet, pretty baby (Taken with Instagram)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:26:18 -0500

Sweet, pretty baby (Taken with Instagram)

WUT?!! toyourroom: The Maine | Ho Ho HopefullyI DID NOT KNOW...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:46:21 -0500

WUT?!!

toyourroom:

The Maine | Ho Ho Hopefully

I DID NOT KNOW THAT SHERRI AND STACY DUPREE DID VOCALS ON THIS SONG WHAT

The long, hot drive to Galveston. (Taken with Cinemagram)

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:55:10 -0500

The long, hot drive to Galveston. (Taken with Cinemagram)

This is me with almost every TV show on Netflix Instant + Game...

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:07:45 -0500

This is me with almost every TV show on Netflix Instant + Game of Thrones

litzwich:

This is EXACTLY me with Game of Thrones.

photojojo: Rectangles are neat, but wanna know what’s even...

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:49:35 -0500

photojojo:

Rectangles are neat, but wanna know what’s even neater? Circles!

Try out this cut-out idea for showing off your photos in non-rectangular form!

DIY: Craft an Awesome Photo Cut-Out

Why am I not there?

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:01:36 -0500

Why am I not there?

"It’s peculiar what you remember when you’re not trying."

Fri, 18 May 2012 09:15:24 -0500

“It’s peculiar what you remember when you’re not trying.”

- Downtown Owl, Chuck Klosterman (via starryhours)

Taken with instagram

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:44:24 -0500

Taken with instagram

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:28:19 -0500

Taken with instagram

Dollar bill cowboy boots @ Luckenbach, TX (Taken with instagram)

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:27:42 -0500

Dollar bill cowboy boots @ Luckenbach, TX (Taken with instagram)

Fancy horse head bathroom curtain in good ol’ Luckenbach,...

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:25:04 -0500

Fancy horse head bathroom curtain in good ol’ Luckenbach, TX (Taken with instagram)

Choco japs! (Taken with instagram)

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:18:04 -0500

Choco japs! (Taken with instagram)