{Verse of the Moment}

Hello World,

It's August 28th, 11:31 in the year 2010, and although I should be asleep, I couldn't bear going to bed without sharing this verse with you. A few months ago, my lovely boyfriend sent me this verse at random and lately it has been on my heart.

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you."
~ Isaiah 54:10

Now,this verse was quite encouraging at the moment, I don't think he realized how much more of an encouragement it would be weeks later. During this summer I have been stretched in so many more ways than I though imaginable. I did something stupid and questioned God's plan for me and His (perfect) control over my life.
During this emotionally and spiritually crazy summer, Jesus has been there ever step of the way. Keeping His promise to love,care,and provide for me.

So, readers of my blog, I encouraged you to write his verse on the pages of your heart, so when times get rough you will remember His unfailing love and covenant for you.

With Love,

Autie



Ps.Remember,remember Isaiah 54:10

{ New Goal }

Hello World,

After deciding that I am the least talented person in the world, I need to make a new goal for myself that will give me some new skills. So what is this new goal you ask?

Crochet Baby Afghan.


Now, this is not as crazy as you might think , I have crocheted before, but that was also five years ago...

But!

I will start on this goal this winter, when it's cold outside.


So here are some afghans that I LOVE! And maybe I am not ready to conquer these,but merely inspirational ideas.






If any of you ladies have some beginner's afghan patterns and would like to share them, I'd be a willing student!

Much Love,

Autie

" She selects wool and flax and works eagerly with her hands"
Proverbs 31:13

{ My Favorite Make-Up}

Hello World,

As I am writing this, it is a beautiful day in Southren California.The morning sunshine is greeting the trees and there is no trace of clouds in the sky, and soft sea breeze floating through my bedroom window. I am rather blessed to live near the beach.

I could come up with a clever way to corralate the nature paragraph with today's blog post topic. Make-up.

You see, most girls just like make-up. But I have a fetish with it, I like trying it on, I like reveiwing it online, talking about it,getting it for my birthday,and even gushing over my friend's makeup. Needless to say, I love make-up, so I thought I would share my favorite make-up with you!


Foundation~ Bare Minerals



For years, I was curious about bare minerals and I was dying to try it. And for my 18th birthday, my lovely family bought me the starter kit that included foundation,conceler, bronzer, and the mineral veil.The kit also included the three famous BareMinerals Brushes;Flawless application brush,the Buki,and the concealer brush. I have loved this make-up, and will never ever be able to go back! The coverage is fantastic and looks so healthy. Although pricier( 25 bucks a pop) than most foundations, it'll last for a year or more.


Mascara~ Lash Stiletto by Maybelline



To be frank, I bought this product because I liked the package and the comercial. I did a little research and I thought the reviews were good. It was close to prom, and I wanted to splurge a little on some new make-up. Fortunately, the mascara was amazing and there was nearly no clumpage.


Blush- Dream Mousse by Maybelline




I love this blush! It's perfectly mousse-y and will stay on in any season. I have only tried peach satin,but the color is soft and pretty. And it makes you feel like a million bucks on dime . What else could you ask for in a blush?


Eye shadow- Mary Kay's Eyesicles




I got this eyeshadow for my 15th Christmas and almost four years later, it's just getting empty! This eyeshadow is beautifully shimmery,stays on forever, and looks fabulous! They also have it in Island bronze which is perfect for that summer bronze look all we 'albinos' want!


Lipstick ~ Wine With Everything By Revlon




My friend, Emiline wore this lipstick for graduation and I fell in love with it! After I asked her for the brand and shade she told me " It's a lifestyle and a lipstick all in one". After I finally found it, I fell in LOVE! My friends( and even friends of friends know me because of my red lips. This lipstick gives a beautiful,femenine,1940's classic look that I adore. Not only is it the most perfect shade, it last all day. My search for the pefect lipstick is complete, I have no need to look any further. And neither should you!

So sorry about this crazy long blog post, I hope you will be inspired to go out and try some new makeup. Oh, you are probably wondering why I didn't tell you about my favorite eyeliner. Well,that's because I have't found one yet, so if you have any suggestions ,please let me know!

With Love,

Autie

{Preparation for Woman/Wife/Mother Hood}

Hello World,

As a godly,young,unmarried woman, I have put it upon myself to prepare my heart for woman,wife,and motherhood.Sixty years ago, this would have been an easier task; however the culture and role of women have dramatically changed.

But...

I am determined!

I have been blessed to grow up in a home where my mom loved( and still loves) my dad. My mom has always been so good in keeping a good,peaceful home. Preparing excellent and nutritious meals for not only her family,but also for (sometimes unexpected) guests.
I could go on and on about my mom, she is not only a great wife and mom,but also a great friend and teacher. She has taught me so much... I sometimes wonder if I will ever be able to be like my mom.


Some of you have heard of Mrs. Debi Pearl, she and her husband are known for their child-rearing book, " To Train up a Child". Several years ago, she wrote an AMAZING book , " Created to Be a Help Meet". Mrs. Pearl talks about the importance and the joy of being your husband's help meet. Now, as awesome as this book is, I couldn't relate because it is written with married women in mind. But.... several months ago, Mrs.Pearl came out with a new book called " Preparing to be a Help Meet"
Needless to say, I am STOKED!
I just ordered it, so I will be reading it in a few days.

Anyways, I hope you all have a beautiful day and you continue to grow to be the daughter/sister/wife/mom that our Father has called you to be.

With Love,

Autie

{ Art Deco Rings...with a modern twist}

Hello World!

I am vintage girl with old fashioned morals and values. But I like to add a little spice with some modern variations.

So, during a spontaneous google search, I found these awesome rings on Etsy. A little background on to what Etsy is, it is a website for uber crafty person who bless the world with beautiful and completely original peices of artwork.

Here is a picture of one of the rings that I found.



To visit the creators page, please click on this link : http://www.etsy.com/listing/52401455/amethyst-gothic-revival-steampunk-ring?ref=v1_other_1

Anyways, this ring is going on my wishlist. My birthday is November 18th , you know, so you could be informed.

I highly suggest looking around on Etsy, who knows? You might find something beautiful and awesome , and you might even feed some straving artists at the same time!

With love,

autie

{ My Speech}

Hello World,

August 3rd will be my two month-a-versary of Graduating High School. I cannot believe it has been two months already,I guess the excitment of summer speeds up the passing of the time.

It is a cool evening in Huntington Beach, and the cool, beach-y breeze induced my thought process to graduation {obviously}. So I thought that you may want to read my speech that I delivered, but some background info on my graduation day.

It was a June gloom morning,not very pretty outside, but nothing was going to damper my mood- I was graduating! I got ready, made sure my graduation garb,cord and speech were next to the door a billion times. After the seemingly 3 three hour drive ( which was only 45 minutes), I arrived slighty flustered but in a fantastic mood. My heart was beating so fast and the suddenly it hit me- I was really leaving high school, and not just in my dreams, but for real, and I was actually going to speak, it wasn't just a acceptance letter,but for real!

Anyways, I somehow ended up being the first person to walk inside the auditorium, so all eyes were on me, if I messed up, everyone would mess up- no pressure. But all went perfectly and as " Pomp and Circumstance" began I felt my heart,cheeks,and eyes swell. I wish I had a camera to capture my face that moment, because I had no doubt that I was glowing. The class of 2010 entered with ... well.. pomp and circumstance, and we pledge our alligieance to our flag, enjoyed some dancing, singing, and some outstanding violin playing accompanied by the piano {the peices played drew everyone to tears, needless to say, Macie got a standing ovation}.And finally, as the last speaker, my name was called.

Breathe,Autumn, Breathe.

And thus is my speech.

Friends, Family and Honored Guests. I want to thank and welcome you on the behalf of the entire PCHS class of 2010 for attending our graduation. You have shown tremendous support and acknowledgement in this milestone of our education. Each and every one of you has made a significant impact in our lives; and we would not stand here as the same individuals if you had not empowered and encouraged us to become the proud graduates that are before you today.

This year in English 12, we were given an assignment. This particular assignment was about Success, we had to explain how we measured and defined success. Personally, success is not what we have earned, but what we have done for others. There are those who define success as a wealth or popularity contest .A person that comes to mind is Michael Jackson. Whether you can sing to all of his music or your cringe at the very mention of his name; he left his mark on the music industry, was a multi-millionaire and will forever be known as the King of Pop, but I ask you this, how would you define success? According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary success is defined as “the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence.” Your wealth may be enjoyed by loved ones and bequeathed to your family after you have pass on, however; your legacy forever remains with you.

I then realized that I did not like the word success and I did not want to apply it to my life, (Mom and Dad, don’t panic, it gets better) however; another word came to mind. Impact; impact is to “Influence; and to affect strongly” And the first person that comes to mind when I think of this word is Corrie Ten Boom. Ms. Ten Boom is not nearly as famous as Michael Jackson; however, I believe that the mark she left on the world is greater. Corrie Ten Boom’s family harbored Jews during World War II, when they were discovered; the entire Ten Boom family was separated and was sent to various concentration camps. She and her sister, Betsie were sent to Ravensbruck concentration camp in Nazi Germany and endured the unimaginable. A mere few days before their release, her sister died from anemia. Yet, even after being separated from her family, enduring a horrific year at a Nazi concentration camp, and the death of her sister, Ms. Ten Boom remained hopeful and survived. After the war, Corrie Ten Boom shared her story with millions and even returned to Germany; this story sparked faith and encouraged hope to the world. Corrie Ten Boom was not a pop star, she did not choreograph dance moves that will be danced at high school proms and at weddings till the end of the millennia, however she did leave an impact and a legacy that has been passed on and will continue to be passed on for generations to come.

In Comparative Literature, we learned about the Power of One and how our decisions, can change the world. We could all use some Corrie Ten Boom within ourselves, the part of ourselves that pushes us to make the right decision, no matter how insignificant. Decisions we make each day have the power to change our life and the millions of lives that surround us.

Fellow classmates, as we walk across this stage, receive our diplomas and leave our high school forever, I want to encourage you that before you aspire to be the next CEO of a fortune five hundred company, or a musician with a double platinum album, that you also aspire to make an impact on our world, and to leave a legacy of hope and perseverance.

Congratulations PCHS Senior Class of 2010. We did it!!


I hope you enjoyed reading this, I apologize for the length, but I felt the need to share it.

Oh, I PROMISE to post the Red Velvet cake recipie tommorrow,I pinky-promise

Love,

Autie

{ Great-Grandma Swims Red Velvet Cake}

Hello Again,

As promised here is the recipe for the red velvet cupcakes my sister made for her birthday. They quite delicious and very pleasing to the eye. This recipe also contains sentimental value, as my Iowan great-grandma Swim made these for her son, my Grandpa Carl during the depression, the recipe has been passed on ever since. Enjoy!

Preheat your oven to 350

Sift together
- 1/2 cup of Cocoa
- 2 1/2 cups of Flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Beat Together
- 1 cup of softened Butter
- 2 cups of Sugar
- 4 Eggs, but adding one egg at a time.

Mix into butter mixture
- 1 cup of Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup of Milk
- 1 ounce of Red Food Coloring
- 2 teaspoons of Vanilla

Slowly add the flour mixture into the Red Batter.

After batters are well combined, pour about a quarter of a cup of batter into the paper linings that have been placed in a muffin tin.

Bake for about 45 minutes.

Well, that is about it , I hope you enjoy these wonderful cupcakes, I will post the frosting recipe...tomorrow... probably...maybe.

Love,

autie klare