To Relive a Moment

The harder I want to relive a moment the more it fades. Ever tried remembering a dream only to find multiple frames combined or pieces of the frame slowly dissolving? Similarly, trying to relive a moment only distort the memories. 

To paint a picture depends on the surroundings, the emotions and the type of paints or canvas. After hours to days of devoting time to create something of that time, the painting is complete. If we were to go back a year from then to add a different stroke of paint, we will end up with two completely different masterpiece. Similarly, to create a moment involves the surroundings, the emotions and the type of people. If we were to relive the moment again, it will only feel as if we are creating a new memory on top of what we wanted to "relive". In the end, we are only creating a new layer filled with how we feel now and adding it on to how we felt then. This is what I like to call, "taking away from its originalbeauty".So...

starting today, I promised myself to take time and soak in everything that is happening knowing that this moment in my life will vanish forever and will be impossible to reproduce. 

Destination: San Francisco, the Bay area. 

Exactly three years ago, I travelled by plane for the first time in America.  If you like being in the city and enjoy the wonders of nature, the Bay Area is definitely a place worth traveling to. This trip was an excuse to get out of Chicago to go visit our cousin who was expecting a baby girl soon! We were able to explore the city of San Fran. and enjoyed the amazing view of the ocean from it's steep hills. We headed south to San Jose and Santa Cruz to experience the boardwalk lifestyle and hike up mountains of trees to capture nature's hidden gems. After three years, thinking back makes me want to relive these moments over and over. As I look at these pictures of my family and myself, I know things are completely different now which makes these moments extremely precious. Thank you California for teaching me how to soak into the most valuable time of my life. 

Where is a place where you think has taught you the most? 

Continue to travel! 

Love,

Katie L. 

The Journey of my OCD Case part 1 : Joy> Happiness

For the past 6 months I've been going through a condition called "OCD", Osteochondritis Dissecans. Thankfully, I have 8 more weeks to go! They (aka. Google) say it's a pretty rare condition where there is not enough blood flow to the affected area, in my case the ankle. From the beginning (February, the month I slipped on ice) to the last day of physical therapy, I know that this is a story to be told.  It's been quite a journey that is intwine with Joy, Frustration & Strength. So, this is written in three parts.

To describe a moment in our lives comes with multiple words to choose from for instance, happiness and joy. If I were to chose just one to help describe any moment in time, I chose joy. Why? Joy is a word that exams ourselves and make us realize what is rooted deep within us. Joy is the feeling that lingers after us when we find contentment with certain ideas, situations, celebrations and trials*. The meaning of this word means (yes, a meaning to a meaning) joy is only found when we have endured through the circumstance no matter how resultful it has become. On the other hand, happiness is something that is seemly momentary. Happiness is based on external factor beyond oneself and act upon others. This noun is only experienced when those certain factors circle backs. Again, joy can be found in any moment in time*. * means relationship between each phrase.

The word " Joy" holds something unique in my heart. It describes my faith and my personality. Going back to February when I slipped on ice and was on crutches for 3 weeks, I wrote 

"I can't wait to see what God is teaching and showing me through this experience. Even though its a huge set back, there's always something positive that comes out through His ways".

I personally felt at peace and at ease with my injury. I was not worried (well for the most part) but excited for this journey. I was filled with joy to see the road that God has given me. As I continue to go on this journey, I have witness the heart of many. Their sincerity and their willingness to help shines brightly through their flesh. Their hearts beam with smiles and tragedy as words are exchanged between us. To listened their stories and those moments makes this ride a one worth jumping on. Knowing this experience of "OCD" brought so much joy through the acceptances of these event was truly something I've grown to learn.  As tragic as this event and many more to come, I want to live a life where every moment is a moment to experience the everlasting deep and abiding joy that comes from the overwhelming contentment that is found internally. 

With Joy and Peace ,
Katie L.

Let's start from here ....

& see where this takes form... 

Short and Simple. The reason why I want to start A blog is simply to share my thoughts (like words in a form of a visual form, a thought BUBBLE) and spread love (like the classic visual form of love, the HEART) through my life. That's where "Showered in Hearts & Bubbles" comes from! I truly hope that with this blog I can continue to shape the person God has made to me to be and to display this ongoing journey of self-discovery. As cliché as this may sound (cliché does not equal to lack of originality), this journey will never be a straight path but I've promised myself that I will make the best of every crossroads this journey takes! (p.s. if anyone is reading this I hope you were showered by hearts and bubbles after reading these posts) p.p.s. yay for the first post!! 

email me if you want to chat ~ 

showeredin@gmail.com 

Thank you ,
Katie L.