Beat

         This boy makes my heart beat a little faster.


         pictures taken near Rising Star, after drinking delicious coffee

Blessings

Unexpected

I have received several unexpected gifts already this season. From co-workers, friends, family.

To all of you who have blessed me by letting me know you are thinking of me this Christmas season: Thank you so very much. It is so good to be surrounded by those who love me and whom I love.

Personality

These pictures were taken while Matt and I were listening to some new (to us) albums. I insisted that the only way to really listen to a record is while lying on the floor. He humored me.

I am an INFJ

He is an INTJ.

That one varied letter makes a world of difference.

I love talking about relationships and people.
He thinks it's meaningless chatter.

I am rejuvenated by long, in-depth conversations.
He is drained by them.

He loves process and systems. Coming up with new solutions.
I like rule-keeping and people-pleasing.

He understands theoretical concepts easily.
I have to think deeply and slowly make connections to make sense of things around me.

We don't use words in the same way.

Sometimes I wonder how we are together. And yet here we are, after five years, more in love than we ever have been.

Lunch

A couple of weeks ago, I had lunch with my dad. A rarity that never happens in my normal schedule.

Living far away from family has been one of the hardest things, much more difficult than I realized it would be. Any chance for quality time, good conversation, and just being around each other is a blessing beyond what words can express. 

Sometimes I think about how I only have a limited time on earth with the people I love. It makes me want to spend every single minute enjoying being with them.

Night Walking

This year is bringing me a new appreciation of winter. The biting cold that stings my fingers and nose. The clear night sky, filled with a million stars.

Walking at night with Matt has become one of my favorite things. Talking about our days, filling each other in on everything that happened. My fingers no longer hurting as he holds my cold hand in his warm one.

Family Love

One of my favorites from last weekend. 

So grateful for family.