exploring we will go

cape from Alisa Burke on Vimeo.

Cape Disappointment is is one of the most beautiful, awe inspiring places to experience and photograph!  Situated at the mouth of the Columbia River, it is one of our favorite places to go in the winter when the tides are high and the swell is BIG! The winter ocean puts on a display of giant waves crashing against the rocky shore- it is a place that will make you pause and remember just how dynamic mother nature is.

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Popping In to Say, "Hi!"

Just popping in to say hi, and to show you one of the coolest gifts I've ever received. Michael picked it up for me at RetroPlanet.com. Isn't it cool? And yes--it really works!

Be forewarned - if you come over for tea you'll need to bring an emergency dime with you. LOL!

The little black thing above it is one of those KitKat clocks. I got one of those too!

That was an awesome gift, but you know what I liked the most? The moment my husband wrapped his arms around me and said, "I had an awesome Christmas." That was the best! 

Enjoy your holidays. I'll talk to you soon! 

You are loved by an almighty God,

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handmade calendar/planner

This is the time of year when I always get organized and there is nothing that I love more than a fresh calendar and planner. And while I could probably go digital with my planning, I love a good ol' fashion paper calendar and planner. This year I decided that instead of buying a calendar/planner I would make my own from a blank sketchbook.  

(A blank sketchbook is great to use for creative planning because there are lots of pages to fill up with notes and the paper is great for painting, painting and collage.)

I started by creating a fun cover - I used a piece of black chip board and drew all over the surface with a white pen. I glued it to the cover of my sketchbook (I used black paint to touch up the edges).

I split my sketchbook into three sections- 

1. A calendar with one month on each page.

2. A blog section where I can keep all of my blogging notes, ideas, sketches, and blogging schedule.

3. My to do lists- The only way I am able to get so much stuff done is by keeping detailed to do lists for each and every day of the week. Keeping these lists in one place (instead of all over the house) will keep me more organized.

Each section has plenty of room to for notes and sketches.

Now my pages are ready for a year of creative planning, ideas, organization and of course,  some sketching!

Standing Strong in 2013

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Over the holidays I came across this video called "Sofia the Lion Tamer." I had seen it before, but hadn't noticed the fierce look in the lion's eyes quite like I did this time. It's really amazing to see this young girl so trusting of a piece of glass. I highly doubt that I would. With barely a flinch she faces the enemy head on.

I couldn't help but be reminded of this scripture:

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: ~ 1 Peter 5:8

I got to thinking about 2013. It's sure to be full of unexpected blessings, but I also have to wonder what trials I'll face. Am I equipped to handle them? Or perhaps a better question would be do I trust in the "glass" enough to stand strong when the lion stops to stare me down? Should I come face to face with the enemy will I see the almighty God who stands before me?

As a Christian I know that my walk won't be easy. I've never been promised "easy," but I do have a promise of joy that is found when I tune out the world and tune into the glory of God!

For thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness.
For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him. For who is God, save the Lord? and who is a rock, save our God?
God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places. He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip. I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet. For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
~ 2 Samuel 22:29-40

I pray that you face 2013 with great faith knowing that our joy is found in the strength and power of a mighty warrior--our unfailing God.

You are loved by an almighty God,



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P.S. I'll be blogging a less throughout the holiday season and won't be having Titus 2sday on January 1st. But I'll be back in the swing of things shortly after.

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Wise Men Still Seek Him

I just wanted to pop in to let you know that you only have a few days left to get a free copy of my eBook. Click here for details.

And I also wanted to wish you the best this holiday season as we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Much love to you and your family from ours!

You are loved by an almighty God,



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Gangnam Style Makes YouTube History: First Video to Hit 1 Billion Views

A million views? You know what's cool? A billion views.

Today, a 34-year-old K-Pop artist made online video history when his viral video, Gangnam Style, smashed our records and became the first video ever to reach one billion views. Yup, that’s right one BILLION views!

PSY's success is a great testament to the universal appeal of catchy music-- and er, great equine dance moves. In the past, music distribution was mostly regional. It was more difficult to learn about great artists from around the world. But with a global platform at their fingertips, people are now discovering and sharing amazing music from all over the planet, by artists like Brazilian Michel Teló and Belgian-Australian Gotye.

One billion views is an incredible number, but the PSY-nomenon goes beyond that. Check out these stats:

• PSY was already big in Korea, but in 2012, he became a global celeb as Gangnam Style quickly spread from Seoul and the pacific to North America, South America, and Europe. It’s been seen at least 1 million times in close to 75 countries, making it one of the most global music sensations ever! 
• From a one-thousand person flash mob in Jakarta to cover videos from Ai Weiwei and Mitt Romney, hundreds of thousands of parodies have been uploaded to YouTube, some of which have tens of millions of views. In fact, fan tributes to Gangnam Style are now being viewed 20 million times every single day. 
• PSY's own remix with Hyuna has 200 million views alone. 
• "Gangnam Style" was YouTube's top rising search of 2012 and on October 6th, we saw more than five million searches for “gangnam style” in a single day. Check out this video demonstrating some of our most popular YouTube searches this year. 
• For those interested in the business side: a number of assessments and projections have been posted claiming “Gangnam Style” has generated over $8.1 million in advertising deals, hit more than 2.9 million in song downloads since July, and achieved other incredible feats! 
• Since late last month, people have clicked to buy the track on iTunes over 600,000 times helping make PSY the first Korean artist ever to rank #1 on the U.S. iTunes chart and #1 in over 30 more countries. 

Perhaps what’s most impressive about this feat is that it took just over five months to happen. To give this milestone some context, here’s a chart of Gangnam Style’s rise to popularity versus Justin Bieber’s “Baby,” the video that previously held the most-watched video title:

Congratulations to PSY, the flash mobbers, K-Pop fans and people who love fun across the globe. Considering the Gangnam Style dance was the number one dance-related search on YouTube this year, you better make sure you brush up on your moves before New Year's Eve.

The kind of amazing creativity and unique connection between people all over the world that resulted in this one billion views is only possible with an incredible community of people we're so lucky to have on YouTube. And we can't wait to see what you'll come up with next!

Kevin Allocca, YouTube trends manager, recently watched “Rewind YouTube Style 2012”

wishing you joy