Pure Joy

I'm in a season full of goodbyes. I graduated High School on the 19th of May which was an experience I will always remember, but really I'm just very glad for summer break and for the next season of my life to begin. I will begin University in September and I'm studying Art Therapy which is so exciting. 

Katie was my first goodbye and I had to take a few pictures with her and of her before she left. Katie is just so amazing. She is so kind and loving and so faithful. She puts others first and is there for people even in the smallest ways. She is a joy to know and I love her so much. 

Sparkle

One of the first conversations I ever had with Elysea was about smoke bombs. We both really wanted to use them in a photoshoot, but it is quite difficult to get them where we live. She got her hands on some sparklers though and so we shot with those instead. 

 

I am in my last full week of High School. Even these few days have been a rollercoaster of excitement, stress, adventure, and oh so many frustrations. 

I am leaving the place I have called my home for nine years. With this new change coming up my spirit gets more and more adventurous and daring. I have been trying new things and throwing myself in to making the most of my last few weeks. 

On Saturday my friend took me on a drive. I sat on the back of his motorcycle and we chased the rainclouds. We drove up to the mountains and got completely soaked, and then the sun came out to keep us warm. We passed rice fields and mountains with the sun casting a golden light on everything. 

The Lord is truly a glorious creator and his creation glorifies him. The mountains, the fields, the sun was singing his praises and I couldn't help but sing along. 

On Tuesday I spent the day packing everything in my room. When I told my friends I was packing the common reaction was to ask me if I was feeling emotional packing everything up. I love packing and reorganising, so I was honestly enjoying myself. I packed everything I own into a suitcase and two boxes. I am excited to have a new room and a new home and to decorate everything. 

I have suffered from insomnia on and off for eleven years and in the past month it has hit me really hard. Recently it is the worst it has ever been and I have tried everything to make it go away, but nothing works. I am the kind of person that does not do well with under eight hours of sleep, so I have been fighting to stay energised and to not be irritable. 

Psalm 73:21-26

When my heart was grieved

    and my spirit embittered,

 

I was senseless and ignorant;

    I was a brute beast before you.

Yet I am always with you;

    you hold me by my right hand.

 

You guide me with your counsel,

    and afterward you will take me into glory.

 

Whom have I in heaven but you?

    And earth has nothing I desire besides you. 

My flesh and my heart may fail,

    but God is the strength of my heart

    and my portion forever.

Grace

This young woman is an experience unlike any other. She is so obviously beautiful, but she has worlds of beauty in her heart. She is fearless, strong, and determined, but also so kind, generous and loyal. I have had the wonderful privilege of knowing her. 

I took her senior pictures and she was a natural in front of the camera.