The Last Snow Falls (?)

I put a question mark at the end of that because who knows if it really will be the last snow with the way Indiana weather is! I know a lot of people are hoping it is, because they are dying for spring and summer. I myself don't mind. Let spring comes when it comes, let summer slowly go by, and let the winter snow stay for as long as needs be. 

If you can't tell I'm learning to slow down my life a little and just enjoy while I can, in this day, in this moment.

March 6, 2013

Day 65

The Snow Falls

We got a lot of snow that day. Enough to cancel schools and church services. Enough to pack and make igloos and for the nerds in my family, minecraft houses.

After an hour of that, me and my littlest sister jumped in the car and went around the corner to this little wooded area behind our house. 

She was dressed so cute for the snow,(she's such a diva) and we took some pictures. :)

How's your week been? Any snow your way?

My Absence & Downton Abbey *SPOILERS!!*

Busy me.

Well, decided I just can't post my 365's on my blog all the time. So if you want to see my pic for each day you can visit my flickr!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jordaneaks/

I will pick one or two a couple times a week to follow a blog post. 

Like this one. 

56/365 ::Downton Abbey::

BEWARE - *SPOILERS for those who haven't seen Downton Abbey yet, so DO NOT read!

My sisters watched the Downton Abbey season finale a couple weeks ago. I was going to watch it with them and am very glad that they didn't let me. 

 I had never watched it, nor really had a desire too.

Although I had watched the first episode of season one back when they watched it, it just didn't do much for me.

I was bored one night so I decided to give it another try. 

Did I ever!

 I watched three episodes the first night. Then the next. Also, the night after that! I really loved the characters and was interested in the people's lives and deaths.(RIP SYBIL)

Although the current season had already ended, I found Netflix had season 1 but I couldn't find season's 2 & 3 anywhere online!

My Aunt bought the Downton Abbey UK version DVD's because they came out before the US version and she just couldn't wait that long! Ha, ha! Lucky for me, she lives close and let me borrow them. 

It took me two or three weeks to get through but last night I finished the season 3 finale. 

My favorite character from the beginning was Matthew. He's so sweet, kindhearted and handsome! 

Let me tell you. I was so mad. I actually threw my pillow accross the room in anger. I refused to believe they would do that to my Matthew. 

When I saw him driving down the road all happy, I was like "NO. OH NO, Please no!!"

Then bloop, he was gone. 

WHY!

I heard that the actor wanted to be taken off the show so they killed him, because any other way would be hard to believe because of the strong bond & love that he and Mary shared. 

So, what do you like and hate about Downton Abbey? Will you be watching season 4?

xo

All the Single Ladies #3: Pinteresting on Singleness

All the Single Ladies Day 3 Party over at: Just As I Am

Really enjoying this. It's really gotten me to think and ponder things.It's giving me a fresh perspective on being single. I love Meghan's attitude about it too, she is very content with where God has her and that is encouraging to me!

I went off to find some funny quotes on pinterest about being single....and got distracted by other funny quotes, but I'm back to the task at hand. :)

Sometimes I have one of those moments where I think this:

There are so many things a single person can do that they can't do if they are in a relationship. I see it as God giving me the freedom to do things for him, that I otherwise couldn't. 

A funny probability, really. I know that my guy is out there....somewhere!!

It's funny that I'm the single-never-had-a-boyfriend girl that gives advice to all my best friends on their relationships. The fact that they come to me is actually interesting. I think it's because love blinds those in relationships, and since I'm single, I can see what they can't. 

This: Just because it's funny and it's Dwight. 

A finishing thought - Waiting is good. It gives God time to prepare your future love for you and you for them. God's timing is perfect. Don't rush into it and fall in love with the first cute guy that comes along. God knows exactly who you need to fit. He's got the last piece of the puzzle that you can't even see yet. I feel these last two Pinterest finds sum it all up perfectly.

All the Single Ladies #2 Coffee and Chocolate

Doing the All the Single Ladies Party over at Just As I Am . I'm behind and want to do these posts because they are fun! 

   

Day 2

I love coffee. 

This is something you will know already if you've been following my blog for a while. If you know me really well, you'll know that I'm also addicted to it. I might drink it multiple times a day. I like my coffee strong. I add some low calorie sweetener and a delicious flavored creamer. 

I also like to drink coffee out, but only on special occasions.(aka when I can afford it, lol)

I'm allergic to dairy, so at Starbucks I like to get a Soy latte. Any kind, I'm not picky! :) The flavor of the soy milk mixed with a flavor like pumpkin spice or vanilla is incredible. So delicious! 

I also love going to a local coffee shop. The environment is great and I love getting Irish Creme Espressos.

As far as chocolate goes, I do like to eat a dark chocolate bar occasionally. Not the fake kind but a 70% cacoa REAL dark chocolate. I'm not like an obsessed chocolate fan like some people I know.(I'm not pointing any elbows here. You know who you are.)

 Chocolate mixed with coffee however I always love! 

One of my favorite things is my "Coffee Mornings & Jesus Talks" with my cousin Hannah. We brew a pot of coffee, get out our favorite mugs and sit & talk about all the things the Lord has been doing in our lives. We both leave full of coffee and new strength to go out and fight the good fight of faith.

All the Single Ladies Tag from Just as I am

Tagged over at Just As I Am Who is doing an "All the Single Ladies" Valentines giveaway! Head over there and enter. :)

1. White chocolate or milk/dark chocolate? 

Dark Chocolate

2. Tea or Coffee? 

Coffee all the way!

3. Movie or book on a night-in?

A movie, because I read all other times. 

4. Rom-com or a tear-jerker?

Rom-com - and occasionally a tear-jerker if I'm in the mood for it. (aka If I can handle it at that time...lol)

5. Who is the first literary couple to come to your mind? 

Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy

6. Who is the first *movie* couple that comes to your mind? 

Jack and Rose (Titanic)

7. Roses or chocolate? 

Roses

8. Fancy dinner in a 4-star restaurant or a simple picnic?

For a one time deal a fancy dinner would be nice. But any other day I'll chose a simple  picnic. 

9. Dream wedding scenario: outdoor family affair, or a formal church wedding & reception at a 5-star hotel?

Out of doors and affordable so we can be surrounded by all the people we love!

10. What was the last love song you listened to? 

I don't know if this counts but it's called Glad you Came by We Came as Romans.

11. Favorite real-life/celebrity couple?

I don't get big into these types of things but if I picked it'd be Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth or James Roday and Maggie Lawson. 

12. One piece of advice about love:

 Never give up hope on those you love. By this I don't mean that you shouldn't move on or that you should keep dwelling in the past.  I mean that you should keep praying for them, and never give up Hope that God changes them into the person He means for them to be. If one day that means that they do come back to you changed and ready for a relationship, then awesome! :) God's will be done no matter what. 

xo
Jo

The Weekend

The weekend was quite exciting.

Saturday was the big IU game. Indiana #3 VS. Michigan #1 @ Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Super exciting game with the favorites Victor Oladipo, Jordy Halls and Cody Zeller drumming up some big points. Being a born and bred IU fan, the fact that IU BEAT the #1 SEED had us celebraing big time. It put IU back at #1.

Sunday was church, fellowshipping with friends and then a relaxing evening snacking and watching the Ravens beat the 49ers! 

Weekend over. Back to the daily grind!

Day 33

:Hoosiers:

Of course I had to sport my IU gear!

Day 34

:Sundays:

I'ts Friday 32/365

Day 32

:The Heaven's Declare:

Gorgeous sunrise Friday morning!!