about

 


I'm a nineteen year old homeschooled graduate. I was homeschooled all of my life and I graduated in June '18. I'm currently not in college and I don't really have any plans to do college. At least at the moment.  

I'm an Independent Baptist. I believe that God sent his son, Jesus Christ, to come down to earth and shed His own blood on a cross so that we could go to heaven when we die. He loves us all and wants to spend eternity with us. If we just ask Him to forgive us of our sins and come into our hearts, He will.
I've also been a pastors kid pretty much my whole life.

I love taking pictures. I got my first DSLR in 2017 and since I got it, it has never left my side. I mostly like taking pictures of landscapes, wildlife, + unposed pictures of people.
At the moment I use a Nikon D3000, but I' hoping to upgrade soon.


I also love to write stories, although I'm not very good at sticking with it. I have a lot of fun coming up with the story line, creating the characters, and making aesthetic boards for my stories on Pinterest, but when it comes to actually writing the story, I tend to procrastinate. I've only finished writing one book and that was when I was ten or eleven...*sheepish grin*

I'm a simple country girl and the country will always hold a special place in my heart. Going barefoot + wildflowers + dirt roads + open fields + gardening + small farms + the little things + pickup trucks + cows make me so happy. I am SO BLESSED to live in the country.  


Oh, and speaking of cows I kinda have a thing for them. Especially the jerseys and the guernsey with the long eyelashes. They're so sweet.

I love traveling and adventures. I love exploring new places and I hope to travel all of the united states and outside of the USA someday.

The sky amazes me.

Reading is a huge part of my life. I read mostly fiction (suspense novels are my favorite).

I love aviation. Every time I see an airplane I get excited. I flew for the first time in April 2019, and then again in October 2019 and I absolutely LOVED it! I also think it would be cool to get a pilots license, but that's pretty much only a dream.

Chinese food is my favorite. Also milk + sour cream + ice cream. I absolutely love Chinese food though. Ask anyone who knows me in person ;)

I love music. I could listen to it for hours (and sometimes I actually do) My favorite types of music is bluegrass, hymns, and movie soundtracks.
I play the piano + the guitar + the upright bass.

I am a nanny. I take care of a 12 year old boy four times a week. I've always loved little kids so this job was like a dream come true!
 

This blog is a place where I share my life, my thoughts, + my photography. I hope that you enjoy it and it brings a little bit of sunshine into your life.



Thanks for stopping by :)






 

42 comments

  1. I am home schooled too and I love it!!! <3 <3 <3

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  2. I am also homeschool!! I love living in the Country, too!!

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    1. That is so neat!!! Thanks for stopping by, Anne!!

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  3. Hello, Maddy; I am Kendra Lynne and I am a homeschooled Christian girl. I love to write and read and ride horses and sing. Here are the things off of your list that I love as well: reading - country life - my family & friends - snapping pictures - writing - outdoors - animals - sun-shiny days - hiking - adventures - learning - little kids - fall - cooking - ice cream - spending time with the Lord - blogging -
    That's quite a list of things we have in common! :)
    If you would like to read my blog, here's the link: https://talesfromanidealist.wordpress.com its a private blog, but I allow certain people to read it. After you go to the link you can request permission to read it.

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    1. Hello Kenrda!! It's very nice to "meet" you!! xD
      Woah we DO have quite a bit in common!
      Thank you so much for inviting me to read your blog! I'll definitely enjoy looking at it and I already gave it a follow!

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  4. Beautiful blog! I'm a homeschooled person as well xD
    -Ice cream -- yes. Lil' kids -- yes.
    -Michaila
    seventytimeseven.com

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    1. awww thank you, Michaila!!! <333
      YES AND YES!! Ice cream and little kids are THE BEST!!!

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  5. Hi Mandy! I just found your blog and I love it! Your photography is beautiful and I love your writing style! Just wanted to say hello and I can’t wait for your next post :)
    Lydia
    Abitoflifesite.wordpress.com

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    1. Hello Lydia!! OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! That just made my day! <3

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  6. WOW I LOVEEEEE YOUR BLOG. LIKE SO MUCH. <33333 your amazing!! And so is your photography <33

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    1. WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH, Paige!!!!!! This comment just put a BIG smile on my face!! <3

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  7. It looks like your a lot like me. :) I can't wait to read more of your blog!

    lilymaesday.blogspot.com

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    1. Oh really? That's neat! :) Thank you so much, Lily! <3

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  8. Hi, Maddy! Nice to meet you, and thanks for the follow. Your blog is so pretty! I’m also homeschooled, and love writing and playing instruments. I look forward to reading more of your posts!

    ~ riley aline

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    1. Hey Riley! Its nice to meet you too! awwww thanks so much <333

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  9. Hi Maddy! Do you have a blog button?
    Laura
    flowersinmybasket.blogspot.com

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    1. Hey Laura! No I don't, although I hope to get one soon :)

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    2. Okay, thank you!

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  10. Oh my I love that list!

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  11. Hi! Just found your blog. We have a lot in common:-) I'm 17 too... and I like reading, country life, hiking, writing, animals (I LOVE HORSES!!!), Ice cream, and gardening just to name a few!
    P.S. Just started a blog and would love it if you stopped by!
    bensshowersofblessings.blogspot.com
    -Brooklyne

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    1. Hello Brooklyne! Welcome to the blog! I hope you'll stick around a while!
      Woah, we DO have quite a bit in common!
      I'll make sure to check your blog out! Thanks for leaving the link!

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  12. Hello Maddy!

    We have a lot in common! I'm homeschooled too. I'm also a country girl and love reading and writing!

    Following!

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    1. Hello Alyssa!! Welcome to the blog!

      Wow we do! I've really enjoyed looking at your blog, by the way :)

      Thank you so much for following!

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  13. Hey Maddy! I just found your blog and it's adorable! I love your photography! I'm also a Christian teen and my dad's a retired youth pastor ;).

    Now following! Can't wait til' your next post!!!

    -Cori Babinski
    https://thirteencoribabinski13.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hey Cori!!! *waves* Welcome to Little Bit Of Sunshine! :) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FOLLWING!!!! I hope you enjoy my posts <3

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  14. WHY AND HOW HAVE I NEVER STUMBLED ACROSS YOUR LOVELY BLOG BEFORE, your photos are gorgeous (seriously so amazing!) and you seem like such an awesome human. Definitely following.

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    1. THANK YOU SO MUCH, HANNAH!!!! This comment just put a HUGE smile on my face <3 Thanks for the follow :D

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  15. I love your blog!! :D Greetings from Australia!

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    1. Thank you SO MUCH!!! <3 Greetings!

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  16. Hey Maddy. I lovvee your blog and I'm your latest follower.
    I really enjoy meeting other home schooled seniors and I hope to stop by here again sometime soon.

    You're so beautiful, btw.

    -T.

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    1. Thank you SO MUCH, Tane!!!
      I do too, and I enjoy reading your blog!

      awwwww thanks so much <333

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  17. I like your blog!
    I have a Nikon D5300, and I think I got it in June 2016. I should start taking more pictures of people, too. :)

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    1. thanks, amy <33

      ooohh...nice camera!! I've been thinking about upgrading to a nicer camera sometime, but just haven't done it yet xD

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  18. Your blog is so pretty Maddy!!! <3 :)

    Wow soooooooo many of the things you mentioned on here are so me! XD I loooooove photography so much!

    Also same about the writing. Storyboarding and plotting and planning is all just lovely, until you get down to the actual writing ;D

    I loooooove travelling! And the guitar, and reading, and ice cream, and music!! Seems we have a lot of common! :)

    Can't wait to read more Maddy!! :D

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    1. Welcome to the blog, Bella :)
      Thank you so much!!
      Wow! We DO have a lot in common!!
      Thank you so much for following <33

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  19. Hey Maddy! I don't know if you're just taking a break, but are you okay? You haven't posted in a long while. Just checking in on ya.
    I have been taking a long break from my blog, too, so I get that.
    I'll pray for you, and I hope you have a great day!

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    1. Hello Amy! Yes I'm still here! Thank you so much for checking in on me....it means a lot <33 I've just been taking a nice long blogging break. Life has been crazy busy the past few months that I figured I should just take a break for a while. Hopefully sometime I'll be able to start blogging again :)
      Thank you again so much! I miss all of y'all so much!
      Hope you have a blessed day!

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  20. Anonymous11/29/2019

    Hi Maddy, I just found your blog. Do you think you'll post again?
    -Lilly

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    1. Hello Lilly! I've been taking a blogging break for the past few months but I'm hoping to start blogging again sometime soon :)

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    2. Anonymous11/30/2019

      Okay!

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