in which: we need a holiday

Hunter took me for a walk this morning. He went nuts! It was quite cold, but I needed the fresh air and he rarely gets out of the house, so we had fun. He barked at a friendly dog in someone's yard, he barked at construction, he barked at some plastic blowing in the wind, barked at a deer eating from a bird feeder... barking is a very big deal for this little animal. But I've learned to embrace it somehow and now find it strangely endearing. It's his job to protect and barking, at anything that moves a little too quickly, is his way of accomplishing this.
I can deal with that.

I am counting the hours until we can pile our bundled-up selves into Ohana and make the drive to Alabama (where my love is from). I just wanna be in that warm little house with warm little people and delicious hot food. I need it. I need to get away, if only for a few days. I've already decided that if my job doesn't give me all the days I asked off for, I'm quitting. I get too few hours and too little pay to stick around and allow them to cut my holiday short as well. It'll take us a day just to make the drive each way.

And it's important that I get to know my bf's family better. He moved out here just for me, and they hardly know who I am. Lord... please make a way for us!!

I am
Olli

in which: he provides our daily bread

photo from piccsy

Well... here I am again. Pinching pennies to pay my bills and now, gas for Ohana (my car). Also what's different this time, I have a boyfriend. An amazing one who is always there to encourage me out of my worries. He's right.  I know God is going to come through for us, He always does.


HE IS FAITHFUL.

He's also gifted me with resourcefulness. I'm not ashamed to get by on little, ask for help - but it's harder with the holidays. I was in a similar boat last Christmas (all my money was going towards saving for a car). I wanted to be creative and make everyone handmade gifts, but I was working like crazy doing whatever I could to put together the money for transportation (full-time job, house sitting, pet sitting, cleaning, babysitting, etc) and the time just slipped through my fingers. This year, I have more time. And while I wish I could all my shopping on Etsy, I know I can do this. Creativity don't fail me now!

Father will provide all my needs. I woke up feeling rather bummed today. But thanks to a playful puppy, some cheery music, the good Word and a loving boyfriend- I think I'm gonna make it! Haha! If He cares for the flowers of the fields and the sparrows on our terrace... how much more must He treasure me? More than I can fathom, I think.


I am
Olli

in which: meet hunter

My grandma's dog, Hunter. A lot less like a dog and a lot more like my little brother.
He barks at lights that dance on the ceiling and hates using the doggy door.
Ice is his favorite treat and he likes sleeping in between the couch cushions.
LOVE HIM.

I am
Olli