Blue is the new pink

Every once and a while, okay let's be honest, quite often, I get attached to inanimate objects. Come on guys, we all have that one t shirt that we can't get rid of that, the photo that reminds us of one specific event in our lives, or maybe even that book you read over and over again yet never gets old. One of the inanimate objects that I have a strong attachment to is my Bible. This is the Bible that is now covered in pink duct tape because it was falling apart and I didn't want to get rid of it. I had been considering getting a new Bible for a while now but just didn't want to start over. I love that my Bible has my writing and highlighting in it. I can read a certain verse, look at my notes in the margin and remember exactly what was on my heart when I wrote that note. Between the pages, you can find countless notes of encouragement from different people in my life, memorabilia from various church trips and mission trips, and multiple saved conversations on collection envelopes that were used to pass notes during church. There are bulletins stuck between the pages from the church that raised me and also from my Waco church home. I didn't want to get rid of the Bible that helped me survive middle school, high school, and half of college. This Bible has seen my tears of joy and tears of sadness. It's helped me make life altering decisions like college and plans after college. 

But today, I bought a new Bible. A Bible that will be by my side during my adventures over the next few years. A Bible that will help me survive the rest of college and all of seminary. I can't wait to fill this Bible up with my notes, highlighting, underlining. Most importantly, I can't wait to learn the things that God will teach me through this Bible. I'm looking forward to the challenges, comfort, and change of heart that will come with it. 

There were two deciding factors in this decision:

1. My Bible is a "teen version" and we all know that those can be kinda lame at times. 

2. I'm attending Seminary after I graduate from Baylor. I don't want to start Seminary with a brand new Bible, but I also don't want to start Seminary with a bright pink duct tape teen version Bible. 

So, I bit the bullet and bought a new Bible. I already knew exactly what I wanted:

1. Fairly small, but not too small

2. NIV 

3. Paperback for more flexibility

4. Words that Jesus said in red because I find it SO cool to read the exact words that Christ said

5. Somewhat cute/pretty because I'm a girl.

So I ended up with this pretty thang. 

The brown thing on the side is a magnet that keeps it closed. Super cute, right? Also, Mardel puts your name on your Bible for free! So awesome! Now I have to slowly transition from my old Bible to my new Bible. We'll see how it goes!

Update on my life:

• I stopped biting my nails
• I'm one week (2 tests) away from finishing Spanish class for the Summer
• We turned our dining room into a study room
• I get to go home this weekend
• I ordered my books today for the Fall semester and it made me super excited! #nerdalert