Bloom Meets Girl

in Davis.

Since moving to Davis, I've been an emotional pendulum swinging back and forth from one end of marital bliss to the other end of feeling lonely and empty in this new town without my friends and family.  Needless to say..I'm seeking some balance.  Which concludes to the necessary shout out to my husband, Amos, for dealing with my mess of a heart.

One thing I am extremely thankful for is for the opportunities that have risen for me to invest in creative ventures including opening shop at the monthly flea market and creating prints to support a friend's upcoming 6 month mission trip to Cambodia.  I'm not sure if I stayed in SoCal, that I would have had the same types of opportunities but one thing is for sure--the support of the community here has been amazing.  The people who are a part of our ministry at Davis Korean Church, especially the college ministry(Mustard Seed Ministry) are always so encouraging and supportive as they come out with bright smiles to the flea market and buy prints with bouquets despite their student loans.

In addition to that, there are many talented photographers here who take photos for me!
My first flea market in March was photographed by Bob and Eric who graciously took time out of their busy schedule and provided me with beautiful photos to keep in my portfolio.
I'm excited to share them with you today!

Thanks Eric! :

and thanks Bob! :

I'm a lucky gal.

my fickle heart would be no waste.

I started this blog in November of 2008 with the idea that the blog title "if i ruled the world..." would be the consistent first half of the subject for all my blog posts.

Within the 6 years(what?) of this blog's existence, I abandoned it, returned rarely to air out a few vents, and started a sister-blog(literally).  I have also come into reality with a profound thought:

I do not rule the world.

I keep the title for old times sake in addition to the fact that it serves as a reminder that even though I wish to rule my own world, a grander purpose for a greater world lies in the hands of the greatest One.

I smile at all of my faithful readers who, since 2008, have returned to read my self absorbed musings--even the once a year updates.  Thanks (insert heart emoji here..where are the emojis?!)

Being a new habitant of Davis, Ca and newly married,  I hope to keep you, oh blogosphere, updated on life here in northern California and challenge myself to write in here at least once a week.  I can't promise you that my entries will be void of the same petty, self absorbed musings, but cheers anyway.

With that being said: this blog is in need of a serious makeover. (Dear Stephen Hyun are you there?)

My reflection for today is in the midst of the extreme homesickness that manifests at least once daily: