Arie Belle Blog

http://theplacesweshallsee.blogspot.com/2013/12/my-bodies-journey.html I made this really long blog post about my issues with body image over the years, Its pretty much my bodies journey of being 115 pounds and bulimic, to the person I am right now, happy and healthy.

Christmas isn't all about the presents and shopping and unwrapping gifts by the tree bright and early in the morning, although that is one of the biggest parts of it. But the most important part of Christmas is the Christ part, to me Christmas is the spirit of Christ. Growing up Christian, we've been a part of nativities for years, either watching or participating in the acting, and I've grown a lot closer to the story through that. So what is the spirit of Christ? The spirit of Christ to me, is pretty much everything good, like giving, charity, kindness, compassion, empathy, joy, and love. We celebrate Christ's birth here on the earth, because it was a miracle, his life changed the world forever, and even though he was the son of God he came to earth just like the rest of us, through a mother. Christ came to this earth for a very important purpose, to save us all, to die for our sins that we may be forgiving and be able to return to live with our Heavenly Father af

"These are the best muffins I've ever had!" - Alex "Wow, these are delicious. Sooo good!" - Mom "I normally don't like anything pumpkin, but these are delicious." -Dad I've been making these ever since I moved in to my house in Richmond, and I must say I am totally and completely obsessed! They are so delicious and yummy, and pretty healthy.  Here is my recipe, but honestly when it comes to the spices I just dump it in, I love cinnamon the most. muffins 2 cans of pumpkin puree 4 large eggs 1 cup of veggie oil 1 tsp baking soda 3 cups of flour- white or whole wheat  1 cup of sugar 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of nutmeg 1 tsp of pumpkin spice 1 tsp of cloves (I just pour it in from the container of each spice and don't measure) 1 tsp salt filling 8 oz of cream cheese half a stick of butter(optional) 2 tbsp of sugar  I mix all of  ingredients for the muffins in a metal bowl until it is at th

This is probably one of the best proposals ever! So cute and so worth the whole 27 minutes of watching!

This is the most beautiful story I have ever seen. Please watch this, let it change you're heart, let yourself cry, feel all the emotions and do some deep thinking about yourself and you're own life. Honestly, what would you do if you were given the same condition, the same amount of time to live, would you try to be like Zach? All that matters is to be kind to other people, to try and make them smile, live not for yourself and your own happiness but for the happiness and joy of others. Zach embodies everything that I strive to be, he is so humble, and kind and loving. He is not gone, he is in heaven with Christ and Heavenly Father, waiting for the rest of his family to join him on the otherside. Death is just a part of like, or like Zach said another check off the list. Death is not the end, just a part of our journey. "Its really simple actually, its just try and make other people happy... and as long as you learn it, you'll make the world a better place."

These are my last two art projects for my first semester at VCU!  these were taken with my phone, so not good photo quality, better images to come!