measuring.

It is dreary outside. Grey skies and stuff like that. I've been thinking about holly and christmas songs though, so it isn't so bad. I've been reading books like crazy. I feel like I'm ten again and I love to read...marriage does fun things to you. The ground outside our little home it covered in yellow and orange. I am in love with it. Fall is so gorgeous. I always have to ask myself why this isn't my favourite season. Maybe it is. My hair is still wet from the shower I took this morning. My neck is still cold.
I am doing laundry at my in-laws. Very thankful for this, but looking forward to having my own washer and dryer. Those things come with age I guess. Can't have everything at first, I am ok with this.
Part of me wants a set of orange ones. Just sayin'.
Happiest joy going out to lovely Kirsten and her beloved Sam. They get married in two days. I am so excited about this. I just love marriage. It is so exciting. Honestly. A lot of times we tend to think that our lives are going great and we don't need anyone to share it with, but in my experience, having someone to share life with makes it all the more better. Life is a mundane chore without the people you love. God made it that way I think, so we can love one another is the deepest way possible.
More on marriage later. I'm still enjoying it too much to write about it. I am certain though, I have the best husband of them all.
I need to do some grocery shopping now, and finish the laundry.
Measuring joy would be too hard to do at this moment.
Much love..
ria.

women's briefs.

Yesterday I came home with a 10 pack of these babies. I was pretty shocked when I opened up the package. I didn't think I was old enough for these kind of 'panties'. After 15 minutes of looking for a package of all black cotton underwear, I settled for the '4th of July' themed ones. This is what I get for picking such ridiculous colors. I only bought the package for the two crazy printed ones. Failed to take note of the lady's briefs scrolled across the front. This is what I get for shopping at wal-mart. Heck oui!.

These will be returned in a few days. After a few more uses.

Just kidding! I did not try them on. I was very tempted, but it didn't happen. Nothing to see here.

Ha.

On a more serious note, I've been learning how to be a good wife. You know, I went into marriage thinking that I was going to know how to be a good wife. All natural. Even though some things do come easier, others I need to learn. Mostly how to balance my time, and get the things done that need to be done. Like painting a table white. I'm going to try and do that today. Things like making the bed and making sure EVERY dish is done takes a little more effort though. Especially laundry. We have a laundry mat right around the corner from us; however laundry takes the heck out of me..its all the waitin'. Waiting for jeans to dry is the worst ever. I should just bring a book. Crazy Love has been my current read btw. In the midst of all these things, I am learning to be a good wife. This feel good.

Our alarm went off at 7:30 this morning. I blundered around to turn off the awful cell phone sound. Then I proceeded to wake Nathan up with a few kisses...it is hard for him to wake up without kisses, and I like kissing him, so I think this is a good deal. Then we exchange 'good mornings' and tell each other our dreams. Telling dreams are super fun, but the kissing is still my favourite. Then I slapped his butt and told him to get in the shower. He did and then I start with my wifely duties : making the bed & making us breakfast. I brew some espresso. We got this new trader joe's coffee that Nathan wanted to try, so I made that. Grind, cold water, screw on, turn up the heat. Then I made breakfast burritos, washed some grapes, and proceeded to make a dark chocolate breve for my favourite man. We enjoyed breakfast together. Then he went off to Physics class. Such a smart husband I married. I love seeing him work things out. I find it especially funny when he laughs at his calculus homework. I think he is the most adorable husband ever. I love him.

All this being said, I feel like a good wife this morning. Some days are better than others, but this morning was a very good one. Top of the line to ya.
I have a hunch that all the single ladies are going through the same kind of thing. I was a single lady a while ago, I haven't forgotten all about that. When you wake up in the morning, don't put your worth in who you are or what you do, that isn't going to get you anywhere..it will only lead to depression and self-pity, because we all mess up or don't measure up. My question to you though, why are you trying to measure up? We are covered in the blood of Jesus Christ. So we need not measure up to anything or anyone, because we can't. Only in Jesus are we made perfect. Don't sit around thinking about everything that you could be, or everything that you are not. Just be. Be seated with Christ in the midst of His heart. There is no other place that is more exciting and lovely.

To all of the women who feel like they don't know what the heck to do with themselves : chill out. Enjoy the special wonders of being a women. Being a wife is fun, but you are so much more than that. You are a beautiful creature, made to do wonderful things. All for one purpose and high calling.

To glorify God.

Much love & laughs,
ria.

trusting Jesus.

We expect that which we do not know.
My advise to you today: don't try to control things.
This includes all persons, all pieces of artwork, and all parts of life.
Let the Spirit move.
Enjoy it. Feel God move.
Trust.
Trust in the Saviour that stole you from the grave. Don't let your heart grow weary in well doing.
This is what God has been teaching me lately.
My husband reminded me of this yesterday, and I couldn't agree with him more.
The Divine One is so beautiful.
love.
ria.