It is pleasing to God whenever thou rejoicest or laughest from the bottom of thy heart.
- Martin Luther

Ahhh Spring. . . The new green grass is peeking through last year's old, dry memories. The rain revives the weary earth and makes everything smell so fresh and new. The sun greets me each morning with warmth and anticipation. All creation bows and blossoms in worship - as if there could ever not be a God orchestrating this whole thing.

I love spring because for me it means new beginning. My birthday is in the first week of April and it is quite possibly the most exciting time of year - a chance to start new. My birthday this year was awesome. Aside from turning twenty-five (insert Grandma jokes here - I'm collecting them) it was probably my second best birthday ever. Myself and three of my best friends rented a really nice car (a silver Chrysler 300 M) and took off to Banff for the weekend for girls' road trip. We had a blast! James has also been down from Red Deer for the last couple weeks due to spring break-up (he can't work out on the oil fields right now till things thaw about) so it's been awesome to have him around. We are such eight year olds when we get together and we laugh and laugh and laugh - so much fun.

I also feel God releasing a new sense of peace inside of me, which is so beautiful and very relieving after the sucker punch that was 2005. When I was asking God about this coming year, I felt as though he was saying that I need to actually live it, not just survive it. Here's to friends, laughter, and new beginnings - all of which are amazing blessings from God!

It is only possible to live happily ever after on a day to day basis.
- Margaret Bonnano

Things I am Grateful for this Easter:
- The never ending grace of God
- .46 Jim Dunlop picks
- Second chances
- friends and family
- Lip Gloss
- Down filled pillows
- Pineapple
- Facial Scrubs from LUSH

Shout Outs:
Tanya - I love chillin' with you. Three cheers for shopping and girl nights!
Kev - I'm sorry I stabbed you with the turkey baster. You're alright for a bleeding Irish kid.
Chad - You rock my world! I'm so happy about the new GSXR. I love seeing you ride!
James - Your pants are ugly. But it's forgivable seeing as how you can't dress yourself.
AJ & Brea - Wow, how much fun can some girls and a duck have? Thanks for the memories!
Mom and Dad - Thanks for your love and encouragement. I owe you both everything.
Justin - It's been great to reconnect with you! We'll have to hang out soon.
Fiona - Yay for getting out of the Hospital! It can only go up from here...
Crystal, Adam, Zach, Jason & Crew - Wing night anyone? Thanks for all the fun!

Current Tunes:
We got more bounce in California - Soul Kid One
Shadow proves the Sunshine - Switchfoot
We used to be friends - The Dandy Warholes
Anything by the Trews
Nicotina - Big Sugar
Random - Lady Soverign
Anything by Patty Griffin
The way we get by - Spoon
Vindicated - Dashboard Confessionals

On the night stand:
Cash - The Johnny Cash Autobiography
My bible, specifically Romans

Recommended Cool Stuff:
The O.C. (My brother corrupted me by getting me the first season for my birthday)
Cupcake Bath Bombs from LUSH
Airsoft
Imago Dei Church (Seattle) - check itunes music store for FREE sermon podcasts!
Anna Sui Lipstick - coolest looking makeup EVER!