♥ Tuesdayz belong to Sazaran

* The whole tattoo idea? It's still floating around. And much to my excitement and barely-containable thrill, my best girlfaces are going to help me decided on the where/how/when/what details of said ink. Eeeeee! Sometimes, rebellion can be fun and totally innocent.

* You know, more than ever, I have begun to appreciate the unconditional support and love of my family. They are there when I need them- emotionally, physically, financially, mentally. You name it and they've helped me with it. I really wouldn't be in one whole piece today if it weren't for their prayers and continual love for me. There is no way on earth I could express my gratitude in the same measure that they have reached out to me. ♥

* I have fourteen pregnant friends. That.I.know.of. How is this number still through the roof? Aren't they supposed to have the babies, eventually?!

* Now that I’m able to publicly admit it, I’m proud to say that Malachi is weaned!! Yay! Actually, though I anticipated Hell on earth, it went so well! He didn’t fuss for more than a few minutes for a couple naps. Now… (drumroll please)… he sleeps through the night! It has been longer than two years since I’ve been able to sleep without interruption every two hours. *BLISS* Oh, don’t take this the wrong way—I still get kicked, slapped and head-butted, but that’s something I’m willing to put up with.

* For the past few weeks, it seems that God has been rearranging my belief system. For example, when I pray, I’ve thrown out all formulas and schedules taught to me. Rather, I focus on pouring out my heart in the most raw and real sense possible. Whether it’s “This SUCKS!” or “What the heck are You thinking?! I need to know!” or “I thank You for being perfect and guiding me in love, though I don’t know what You’re doing behind the scenes” or even “I trust You completely because You are greater than anyone in this world; let Your will be done.” So far, this new approach to His heart seems to have harvested grand results. I feel my faith becoming stronger in Him. Also, it’s a huge weight lifted when I’m able to be completely honest with my fears, feelings and hope- trying to be a model Christian, even before He who knows my thoughts before I think them, is so exhausting! I still don’t know why we even try to come off as the straight-A Christian student when we obviously need a Tutor every day.

* There's a bug going around that I haven't had for a while (and it has nothing to do with said fetuses)- it's the photography bug. I want to get out and take pictures again! I miss finding detail that is usually missed, cheeky expressions of my favorite subject, editing with fantastic lighting. The "ooh" and "ahhh" sounds of my adoring fans. *wink*

* I freaking love making jewelry. It helps me breathe; it helps me clear my mind and purge bad days and dream new things. I really think this little talent of mine was kept hidden for a purpose. It's phoenix-esque in a way that it probably could have come only when I needed beauty to rise from ashes. No joke, y'all, this detailed artistic stuff is something I did.not. do before and now my mom (Martha Stewart incarnate) is all aghast that not only am I doing it, I'm doing it on a regular basis!

“Sometimes you've got to let everything go - purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything . . . whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you'll find that when you're free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” -Tina Turner

“Don't think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It's self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can't try to do things. You simply must do things.” -Ray Bradbury

♥Age is just a number...

I bought the cutest pair of dark blue shorts from target the other day. I plan on wearing the heck outta them this summer, beginning with Mal's birthday party. So, I hopped in the 'net and searched for cute trends to wear with said article of clothing. The whole tights/leggings trend with shorts? Yeah, I said I'd never do it, but now I'm thinking that with the shade of blinding white my legs remain to be, it might be a good idea. I'm excited as I find more pictures of cute outfits and then I stumble upon a fashion blog; it warns anyone 25 and older to stay.away. from this trend, siting Katie Holmes as a fashion fail. SUCK! This whole getting older thing, which I was totally okay with for a while, is beginning to turn sour.



My boy turned two this Monday. I can't believe I'm the mother of a two year old. He is the brightest, funniest, cutest two year old I know. He knows who his mama is and has no problem introducing me to every stranger that crosses our path. His larger than average thirty-six pound frame still curls up perfectly in my arms and his brown eyes know just how to sparkle when he's in trouble, wants something or discovers a bit of humor to share. As he grows older I'm both saddened by the days that I'll miss and excited to see where the Lord takes him. Pre-school is a short time away and soon he'll want to pick out his own, mismatched outfits each morning. Words I didn't know floated around in his brain will come spouting out making me laugh or gasp. Heartache, headache or body-ache I will be there for him.

Though my jewelry-making time has been cut drastically short, I'm still at it during the dark hours of the night. Your support is still overwhelming and I love each and every one of my 169 likerz (but feel free to invite more!!)- here are the latest creationz:



Have I mentioned that I HAVE A NEW JOB??! No? Sorry, I know I'm a blogging loser, these days. Anyway, I work as the Executive Assistant at Element Church. Which is awesome because it's only a two minute drive from my house (I fully plan on taking Bella The Bike out soon for a morning ride to work) and is sooo my element, pun intended. It's about flipping time I put those Bible school skillz to work! Aaaaand, it's totally a God thing. He definitely got me the job, along with the help of Nomz's fasha, to whom I owe a little credit. I work with all male-men which is a new experience for me. I've had my days of feeling really short and really prissy but with total freedom of being myself without the fear of a stoning with each mistake. Oh and the whole goofy every day all day thing is a breath of fresh air. Thank you, Jesus, for your blessings galore. One more thing: it's part of my job to be on Facebook- Eeeeeeee!

♥A Girl's Best Friend...

And so begins my weekly post of Sarah Michal Creations. I hope you enjoy the quotes and little pieces that come from my imagination. More to come!

"The pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens." ~Author Unknown

"I have always felt a gift diamond shines so much better than one you buy for yourself." ~Mae West

"I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond." ~Mae West (I'm really starting to like this Mae West...)

“Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry.” -John Lennon

“Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles.” - Sonja Henie

"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without." ~Chinese Proverb

"Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior." ~Juvenal

♥ I have big plans...

I'm sorry I've been so full of blogging fail, lately. I have a ton of thoughts soaring through my brain; but, unfortunately, I'm not able to share most of them, right now.

I really hate being controlled in that way. I hate being put under a microscope when everything within me says that what I'm doing is right and I'm doing it in the right way. But, that doesn't matter to some people. Anyway, this too shall pass and then once I am in the clear I'll share with you all about how I've grown in these past six months.

I have big plans for my future (on a side note, I am again listening to The Winner Is from the Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack- this song does wonders for my writing abilities). And following along that thought pattern, I am clinging to the promises that have been given to me since before I was born: I will have a fruitful and blessed life. I will receive all the desires of my heart. I will love again and live long, happy days.

Thankfully, I have received so much support and an overwhelming amount of requests for my jewelry. Per Nomz's suggestion, I think I'll post key pieces (or maybe all) each week. You can also see them here: Sarah Michal Creations.

Ever have issues with trust? *raises hand* You'd think that after serving the God of this universe for about twenty years, ten of them being quite pivitol, I'd have caught on. Why have I never been dropped? Why does everything I touch turn into a blessing either for myself or someone else? Why do my mistakes not completely ruin my life? Because He is bigger; because He is still on this throne; because all things are subject to Him; because He loves me and made me in His image. Because He will never let go of me. Like I've said before, sometimes I can shout this in the face of all the issues that try to intimidate me and other times I'm repeating it as a chant just loud enough to drown out my own doubts.

I'm going to post a little reminder here, for the rest of you who are going through something and need an anchor. Remember each word as if they were spoken directly to you:

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from His life. For each scene He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One belonging to Him and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of His life flashed before Him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of His life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of His life.

This really bothered Him and He questioned the LORD about it. LORD you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.

The LORD replied, my precious, precious child, I Love you and I would never leave you! During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.