Thursday, March 31, 2011

Day 27: Bethany

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.

Yes, the title of this post is Bethany, but I'm not talking about myself...
 :)



Bethany Mullen and I are practically family, so I chose to write about her today :)

Reminder:
She is my friend Andrea's little sister <3
...who I've known since 1st grade!
For more info...check my older blog posts :)

ANYWHO....


She is such an amazing person and I am so blessed to have her friendship in my life.

We've known each other for a VERY long time, but we didn't become friends until a few years back.

I didn't really want to get to know the little sister of one of my best friends, because at the time I thought she was a brat.

Oh my heck.....she is so incredible!



I love you Bethany! 


The best thing about having a sister
was that I always had a friend.
-Cali Rae Turner


Thanks for being my friend and my sister :)


Optimistically, Bethany Lea <3



Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Day 26: Happiness

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.



My happiness and the happiness of those around me :)


"No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change."
- Barbara de Angelis




Optimistically, Bethany Lea

P.S.
I hope your day is filled with pure delight!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Day 25: A Time For Change

Day 25 - A picture of you last year and how you've changed since then.



I have new glasses, I no longer have a best friend, and my hair is much shorter :)

However, these changes don't make me who I am and most definitely haven't shaped me into who I am today....



I have learned soooo much for the duration of a year and God has taught me many things.

I have become a more mature person when it comes to handling things that life throws at me ......

Overall,
I guess you could say that I'm learning to grow up :)




I hope that any changes in my future are all for the best, and that I become an even happier person  <3

Optimistically, Bethany Lea

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Day 24: Chinese Food

Day 24 - A picture of something you crave a lot.



Seriously:
I am a addict when it comes to
...Chinese Food <3

Just read the 'simply me' section of my blog :)

My plate after a chinese date with the amazing Erica <3


I love it!
(and the fortune cookies are pretty good too)


I crave chinese food all the time....

I could eat it every day <3

Just ask my friend Calie...

I always ask her if she has time to go get chinese with me 
....at least twice a week
:)))




Optimistically, Bethany Lea

Day 23: Darcy's Story

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.


Pride and Prejudice.....I love that book so much!!!!!


HOWEVER, I recently read a book called Darcy's Story.....



Which is my NEW FAVORITE BOOK!!!!






I couldn't believe that I had actually found a book better than Pride & Prejudice.....




Darcy's Story is a retelling of Pride & Prejudice in Mr. Darcy's perspective and the author Janet Aylmer is brilliant!




Her writing technique matches that of Jane Austen and gives you details of things just merely mentioned in Pride & Prejudice {Such as the almost-marriage of Mr. Wickham and Georgiana :)


Chapter 17: My Favorite Chapter :)))


This book is amazing!!!!!
{Just like all my followers}
:)


Optimistically,
(A Jane Austen Enthusiast)
Bethany Lea

Day 22: Confusion

Day 22 - A picture that confuses you.




This is the result of my dear friend Erica letting me try on a stupid looking dress at the thrift store........



Luckily...this dress wasn't so ugly :)



I always ask myself when looking at that photo.....
Why didn't she tell me how ugly it was BEFORE she took the picture.





It took me a while to realize that Erica loves me so much that she's willing to record even my most embarrassing moments :)





Thanks for being a true and caring friend!
I love you Erica <3



Optimistically, Bethany Lea






Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Day 21: Memories

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.


I know I know.
It's been a couple of days...but I'm on spring break...So....I'm allowed a bit break time....
 right?


Ok.
Day 21!

I have way too many memorable moments stuck in the back of my mind, some good and some bad...but I would never want to forget anything!


God has a plan for me and ALL the mistakes I've made are a part of who I am today <3




There is this song that I absolutely love.....
I thought it was perfect for today's post!



This - Darius Rucker

Got a baby girl sleepin' in my bedroom
And her momma laughing in my arms
There's the sound of rain on the rooftop
And the game's about to start
I don't really know how I got here
But I'm so glad that I did
And it's crazy to think that one little thing
Could have changed all of it
Maybe it didn't turn out like I planned
Maybe that's why I'm such, such a lucky man

For every stoplight I didn't make
Every chance I did or I didn't take
All the nights I went too far
All the girls that broke my heart
All the doors that I had to close
All the things I knew but I didn't know
Thank God for all I missed
Cause it led me here to this

Like the girl that I loved in high school
Who said she could do better
Or the college I wanted to go to
Till I got that letter
All the fights and the tears and the heartache
I thought I'd never get through
And the moment I almost gave up
All led me here to you
I didn't understand it way back when
But sittin' here right now
It all makes perfect sense

Every stoplight I didn't make
Every chance I did or I didn't take
All the nights I went too far
All the girls that broke my heart
All the doors that I had to close
All the things I knew but I didn't know
Thank god for all I missed
Cause it led me here to this

[SOLO]

Oh I cried when my momma passed away
And now I got an angel
Looking out for me today
So nothing's a mistake

Every stoplight I didn't make
Every chance I did or I didn't take
All the nights I went too far
All the girls that broke my heart
All the doors that I had to close
Everything I knew but I didn't know
Thank God for all I missed
Cause it led me here to this

Led me here to this.


(lyrics from elyrics.net)
 http://www.elyrics.net/read/d/darius-rucker-lyrics/this-lyrics.html






Have an amazing day!

Optimistically, Bethany Lea

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Day 20: World Traveler

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel!



Actually....I have a whole list of places :)

  • Dublin, Ireland!

  • Rome, Italy!



  • Athens, Greece :)



  • Prague, Czech Republic


  • Bath, United Kingdom                       
(I want to visit Jane Austen's House)


  • Agra, India



These are just a few :)


I hope you have a fantastic day!

Optimistically, Bethany Lea

Friday, March 18, 2011

Day 19: Bad Habits

Day 19 - A picture of a habit you wish you didn't have.






I have the worst problem with biting my fingernails!!!!

I hate it!!!!


&&&&
Since I hate it so much...
this post is going to be really short.
 
 
Have a great nail-biting-free day :)


Optimistically, Bethany Lea

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Day 18: Ireland

Day 18 - A picture of your favorite place.




Ireland.

No... I've never been there, but I hope to go. 
:)


There are so many cool things about Ireland and I'll share a few of them with you....

  • Ireland’s Saint Fiacre, born in the sixth century, is the patron saint of gardeners.
  • A single day of good weather that pops up in a long stretch of bad days is known in Ireland as a "pet day."  

  • The first American general to die in The Revolution was Richard Montgomery, who was born in Donegal.

  • The national symbol of Ireland is the Celtic harp, not the shamrock.

  • The first Irish Constitution was signed at Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel.
  • {The Shelbourne, is a favorite spot for sophisticated travelers to stay or dine.}                ---I definitely plan on staying there <3



As you should all know, I collect classic novels and these facts were pretty interesting to me....

  1. Bram Stoker was working as a civil servant in Dublin when he wrote “Dracula” in 1897.
  2. “Gulliver’s Travels” writer Jonathan Swift is buried in St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
  3. Famous wit Oscar Wilde was born Oscar Fingal O’Flahertie Wills Wilde in Dublin in 1854.

Ireland is such a neat and interesting place and I can't wait to visit!!!! <3





"Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it."




Optimistically, Bethany Lea

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Day 17: Insecurities

Day 17 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.


I'm insecure about a lot of things, too many things actually....
but I'll just share one.


Finding a perfect relationship and having a wonderful marriage.




I know....this is such a stupid thing to feel insecure about.... however, it's important to me...


{Aren't these so cute??????}


I know that God has the right guy prince charming for me, and I can't wait to meet him :)



Optimistically, Bethany Lea <3


Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Day 16: Friendship

Day 16: A picture of you and your friends.


Well...This one was tough!



I couldn't pick just one picture of me and all my friends...
so.........................................




I view my life like a Disney movie....

and sometimes me and my friends act like all the princesses :)

But other times......


We act like the villains ;)


I love all my friends very much
 &
I'm so glad that they are always there for me <3


Optimistically, Bethany Lea

Monday, March 14, 2011

Day 15: MONOPOLY???

It has been forever since I had the chance to blog... life is crazy...but I felt like blogging today and I FINALLY HAD TIME :)

So...............



Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.




I most definitely want to play monopoly over the phone ......



But, who would really want to play Monopoly over the phone with ME??? :/




What kind of crazy or weird things do you want to do before you die????
:)


Optimistically, Bethany Lea <3



Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Day 14: My Mommy

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.


My Mom....

Mary Kristine Hicks....

 is amazing!

She is way more than what I could have ever asked for :)


She is my inspiration for eveything I do....

and will do.



Mom, I love you SOOO MUCH!

I'll be the best neurosurgeon ever....
just wait and see ;)



Optimistically, Bethany Lea

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Day 13: Country Music

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.


Well....

I'm changing todays photo to A picture of your favorite band AND artist.

Whatever band and artist that I choose, I know that it has to be COUNTRY MUSIC :)



Sugarland-Little Miss

Little Miss down on love
Little Miss I give up

Little Miss I'll get tough, don't you worry about me anymore
Little Miss checkered dress
Little Miss one big mess
Little Miss I'll take less when I always give so much more

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Yeah, sometimes you gotta lose 'til you win
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
It'll be alright again
It'll be alright again, I'm okay
It'll be alright again, I'm okay (I'm okay)
It'll be alright again, I'm okay

Little Miss do your best
Little Miss never rest
Little Miss be my guest, I'll make more anytime that it runs out
Little Miss you'll go far
Little Miss hide your scars
Little Miss who you are is so much more than you like to talk about

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Yeah, sometimes you gotta lose 'til you win
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
It'll be alright again
It'll be alright again, I'm okay
It'll be alright again, I'm okay (I'm okay)
It'll be alright again, I'm okay

Hooooooooooold Ooooooooon
Hooooooooooold On, you are loved
Are loved.......

Little Miss brand new start
Little Miss do your part
Little Miss big 'ole heart beats wide open and she's ready now for love

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Yeah, sometimes you gotta lose 'til you win
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
It'll be alright again
It'll be alright again, I'm okay
It'll be alright again, I'm okay (I'm okay, it'll be alright again)
I'm okay! (It'll be alright again)



Rascal Flatts-Won't Let Go

It’s like a storm
That cuts a path
It’s breaks your will
It feels like that
You think your lost
But your not lost on your own
Your not alone
I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you’ve done all you can do
If you can’t
copeI will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I wont let go
It hurts my heart
To see you cry
I know it’s dark
This part of life
Oh it finds us all
And we’re too small
To stop the rain
Oh but when it rains
I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you’ve done all you can do
And you can’t cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight....





I love most country music singers, but....
Taylor Swift is definitely my favorite artist :)

However, for my favorite band....
It's a tie, between Rascal Flatts & Sugarland!





Have a great day!

Optimistically, Bethany Lea <3