Last weekend, for the S.T.I.M training (see previous post), I learned so much and took in so much. I learned more and more about injustices in the world, Jesus' heart for restoration, and our call to action. I think it is interesting that as I am coming into this summer, going to Fresno, we have been studying justice and beginning our section on evangelism in our bible studies at school. I guess Jesus' really is trying to prepare my heart and mind! It's scary and exciting all at the same time. I honestly have no idea what this summer is going to be like, but I'm loving the time of preparation.

This week has been going well too! Monday I had most of the day off, caught up on some sleep, did some homework and went to newlove (after school program I work at). Then yesterday I got to go to the small group leaders training group that my friend David and I are leading. It's going so well, and it's so great to see how God desires to keep our ministry going by bring up rising leaders. It has been fun to see our group of new leaders going through the process of becoming a leader. The nerves, excitement, fear and joy. Brings me back to my SGLT time, about two years ago! I can't believe how fast time has gone. It's going to be sad to leave my community college and InterVarsity chapter. I've grown so much over the last (almost) 3 years, they have been so trans-formative to my life. Afterward, my friend Jessy and I were able to hang out and have coffee together. So good to catch up with her lately! We seem to barely get to see each other anymore. Today, I was able to plan bible study and to hang out with my co-leader and close friend, Tim. We eat bagels, and talk about Jesus and life. What could be better? I then went to lunch with my best friend Kylie, to our favorite restaurant Carrows, and got to talk and laugh! It became a MARVELOUS day when my Chemistry lab got canceled! Kylie and I went to the computer lab and talked to each other on facebook while sitting next to each other. It was so silly but made us laugh a ton. Today has really been such a good day! :) When I came home my Mom and I went to this field right by my house to take my outfit shots today, I really am happy with how it turned out with such a lovely background. There is a lot of photos to be posted today!

Shirt/Skirt/Belt: Kohls
Tights: Target
Shoes: Thrifted (Sorry forgot to photograph those!)

Earrings: F21 (just little pearls)

Walking through the grass to get to a better spot. My shoes were definitely not made for this kind of terrain...

The sun was pretty harsh while taking these, but I really liked the sunkissed look.

sweater: thrifted

I'm sitting on a fence in this one...

It was SO windy!

Tomorrow, Kylie and I are going to see...OCEANS!

So stoked.

Happy Thursdays everyone.

Love,
Shannon