It's a Time Game

Time is not our friend.

It's our enemy.

Not enough time for this or that.

Why?

Because we were meant for eternity. For more than just a lifetime. Isn't funny how moments slip away and we are constantly intrigued in dwelling on the past and what used to be? I want to hold on to every minute I have. But being constantly torn on how to spend your time is what gets me.

Where to divy it out?

It's like a game.

A big old time game.

fall(ing) in love

I love fall.

Everything about it. The leaves, the scarves, the weather. The wind. The parks.

I love it all.

a flash and a boom.

There's just something about a thunderstorm.

Ever since I was little, I was terrified of any storm warning, watch or cumulous cloud. It probably started when my sisters and I were on a walk and a sudden storm came out of no where and planted itself directly over Henderson, NE.

I remember looking back at my mom and her telling me to go ahead and run home. There was a feeling of complete shock inside of me that I still feel today when my mom told me to go ahead without her. Who would ever? I couldn't. I was probably around the age of four, who knows, but as I turned back around a flash encompassed my surroundings and a bolt of lightening hit the ground only a few paces in front of me.

From then on, I've been terrified.

Don't get me wrong, I don't start hibernating at the sound of thunder. And actually I've come to really enjoy storms when I'm in the comfort of my own home, with those I love. I feel completely uncomfortable when someone in my family is not reachable or is driving during a storm. Maybe thats showing a lack of trust on my part.

I know the Lord protects. In the immensity and the grandeur of the storm that hit Lincoln last night, it showed me He is so much more powerful then anything I could imagine. He could have released so much more, but instead he just graced us with his presence.

Fear.

Do not fear, says the Lord.

We are constantly told not to worry and that God protects and he is good but in that there are reminders such as last night.. that we are to fear the Lord.

I hope that I never forget how big God is. I'm so glad that he constantly shows us his grace even when we don't deserve it. His protection when constantly neglect him.

Thank you Lord for today.

a little spot

there is a little spot, hidden in the heart of downtown Lincoln, that i love to escape to. it's green, it's peaceful and it's a hidden gem. :)

can you guess it?

our play date :)

Nothing like a day in the park! My mom picked me up and it was decided that both of us felt it would be a beautiful day to eat outside. We went to go pick up some sandwiches and then headed to Antelope park. It was gorgeous. :)

Delicious oatmeal raisin cookies as pictured below.

they were fantastic.

Then, the highlight of the day.. we headed to the play park next to our table. We found ourselves lost in the sun and the breeze as we swung freely on the swings, dominated the slides and fooled around on the monkey bars.

mom went down the slide and suffered a major attack of static. :)

Funny name, serious sandwich.

see you later summer.

I'll be missing you..

the end of a good thing

It's the beginning of week eleven.

I can't believe it.

I have now been here for 1/4 of my year. What? y i k e s.

it's been amazing,

it's been hard,

it's been a b r e e z e.

it's been 1 million different adjectives. All I know that I have been shown the Lord's faithfulness time and time again. There is no way that I can take credit for being here second half, it was all his doing. Funny thing is that he was constantly preparing my heart for the transition. He used a dream, a few conversations, and a letter.

Funny how He marvelously works. I feel so blessed that I have been able to stay and get to know the second half staff, a privilege that I didn't have last summer.

Here are the three beautiful children that I got to know very well this summer, being their nanny second half.

This is Allie. She said to me a couple weeks ago...

"Mallory, do you have to leave?"

"Yes, Allie I do."

"Well can you be like Mary Poppins? She stayed as long as the wind changed... and that was a very long time."

love her.

note: allie hiding behind my leg. :)

I've never really spent a lot of time nannying or babysitting growing up, so for my director and his wife to ask me to stay at camp to be their nanny second half came as a delightful shock at first. As I think it did to many of my fellow staffers :) The first couple of weeks I was immersed in comments such as... "are they still alive?" ... :) but it has been fun and a growing experience. Week 11 has come and gone and yes, they are still in one piece. Although, I did leave tonight and Caleb had giant goose egg on his forehead... so almost completely in one piece.

It's the end of a really good thing.

I'm blessed to have this experience.

I'm headed home.

See ya later Tyler, Tx.

f o r e v e r

a diamond is f o r e v e r

ad campaign

why i love this ad. let me tell you. it was created in 1948, this ad has lasted f o r e v e r. it says something about a campaign that has transcended more than 50 years. This ad is simplistic yet bold and symbolizes a future. The black background only intensifies and enhances the boldness of the ring. This ad allows you to look at this bright, sparkling, beautiful ring and allow you to fantasize as if it's your own, pondering what your own life would look like with that ring on your finger. This ad gives the illusion of happiness and the feeling of hope for the future. I think this is an ad that will truly out-stand time.

Company Name: DeBeers Ad

Campaign Name: A diamond is forever

Year: 1948

Ad Agency: N.W. Ayer & Son

check me out! :) ...my resume

Mallory Lenae Vogt

mallorylenae@yahoo.com

mallorylenae.blogspot.com• Lincoln, NE

Education

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE | 2008 to Present | GPA: 3.89

Bachelor of Journalism, College of Journalism and Mass Communications

Major: Advertising and Public Relations; Concentrations: Ethnic Studies, Textiles and Design, Ag Leadership

Bachelor of Hospitality, College of Education and Human Sciences

Major: Hospitality, Restaurant, Tourism Management; Concentrations: Event Planning

Work History

Pine Cove Christian Camps, Tyler, TX

Counselor | May 2009-Present

Responsible for 8 to 10 sixth and seventh grade girls each week, lifeguard, ensured the safety.

UNL Recreational Center, Lincoln, NE

Fitness Instructor | August 2009 to Present

Assist students with healthy lifestyles, design and initiate workouts, help create an exciting and motivational atmosphere.

Parker’s Smokehouse, Lincoln, NE

Hostess | August 2008 to August 2009

Assisted customers to tables, cleaned facilities, bused tables, maintained and operated carry-out, packaged food, aware and proficient in back-of-house operations.

Francesca’s Collections, Lincoln, NE

Customer Assistant | May 2006 to August 2009

Assisted customers with clothing selection and needs, maintained cash register, aided in store promotions and marketing, created window displays and dressed mannequins, skilled in customer relations, problem solving.

BackYard Burgers, Lincoln, NE

Server, Cashier | August 2005 to April 2006

Proficient in computer skills, knew and assisted front-of-house and back-of-house operations, operated drive through, handled food and capable of multi-tasking.

Activities

Gamma Phi Beta

New Member Educator

Organized and implemented 10-week initiation program, planned bonding events, assisted in ritual meetings, maintained $2,000 budget, provided support to new members.

College Republicans

Public Relations Exec Member

Worked to bring speakers to events, took roll, initiated marketing ideas.

Volunteer Experience

Clyde Malone Community Center, The Cat House, Big Event, AHOPE Team Leader, Relay for Life

Awards Received

CEHS Honor Roll, Canfield Scholarship, Achievement of High Scholarship

Computer Skills

Photoshop, Excel, Microsoft, InDesign, Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot

Licenses and Certificates

CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, AFAA, TurboKick

References

References available on request.

found this, loved it.

'It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.' E.E Cummings

It's so true. Be courageous.

I am Mallory Lenae.

1. What are your values?

Empathy, kindness, flexibility and improvement. Empathy can make this world a better place. Don't just sympathize, allow yourself to dig deeper than that. Kindness is key. Improvement is a value shown through my ability to take constructive criticism and apply it to my life. This allows me to be open and transparent with others.

2. What do you love?

I love people. I love being outside, the smell and s o u n d of rain. I love the spring when all things are blooming, fresh and new. I love learning about different cultures. I love when people smile, laugh and are spontaneous. I love it when people are in a good mood. I love it when a stranger smiles at you. I love music and dancing to it, whether it be with friends or by myself in my room. I love Jesus and what He did for us on the Cross. I love summer, fall, winter and spring. I love my family and all they have done for me. I love running on the grass on an unbeaten path. I love the little things in life, the ironic things, that make you smile.

3. What do you hate?

I hate it when people take life too seriously and don't take time to relax. I hate it when people make fun of someone they don't know. I hate that we live in an imperfect world, that there is murder, cancer and slander. I hate that we can't all get a long. I hate pride and how it gets in the way of true, deep relationships. I hate sin.

4. What are you insanely great at doing?

I'm insanely good at living life in the now. Not the past or the future but having true unadulterated love for the present.

5. What are you most proud of?

I'm most proud of my ability to take a bad situation and make it a positive experience. I'd like to think that I'm a truly positive person. Not overly positive or fake but a person who can genuinely can see the hope that comes with all situations.

6. What do you want to be?

I want to be the best possible version of me. I want to be able to take everything that I was given and all that I was created to be to the next level. I want to be a person that is relatable and personable and someone who people want to be around. I want to be a person who doesn't settle for less than I know I can but also is accepting of correction and is moldable. Constantly improving.

7. What is important and valuable to you?

Relationships are most important to me. It is important to me to recognize and cherish the little things in life.

8. What do you want to be known for?

A person who puts others first. I want to be known as a woman who made an impact on those around her. I hope that when people think of me that they can know that I genuinely love and care about them.

'To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, to make you somebody else means to fight, fight the hardest battle you'll ever fight; and never stop fighting.' E.E Cummings

a simple introduction

So, I've written in my blog a few times so I guess it would be fitting to give you-whoever you may be- a little bit more information about myself. :) My name is Mallory Lenae and I'm a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am a sophomore studying Advertising and Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Management with an emphasis in Public Relations. I am hoping to be able to work with people for the rest of my life. I want to help. Make a difference.

With that, let me tell you some of the things I enjoy in this life of ours! I absolutely loove the outdoors. I think that we were blessed with an exquisite palate of flowers, trees, smells and sights around us that we constantly take for granted. I like literally to.. stop. and smell the flowers. :) I also love cooking. I think that there are so many flavors and textures that we can create with only a few ingredients, isn't that crazy!? I think that it's a great time to spend

with people and also an opportunity to be creative:) Speaking of being creative, I love taking pictures. But I don't know if I would say I'm a pro or anything close. It's just something I enjoy and am continuing to become better. Also, I love to do anything active and outdoors whether it be walking, biking, running, roller blading, kayaking or camping! You name it, I'll be there. My family is extremely important to me and I have two beautiful sisters, a brother-in-law and my amazing parents. They have encouraged me so much through the years. Here are some pictures I've taken of the things I love.

What do I want to do you might ask!? Well. I love to travel, so I'd be ok

ay with packing up my things and heading out if that is what the Lord has planned for me. I really don't know exactly what I want to do yet. But if it could encompass all the things that I love about life. That would be extraordinary. There is a verse that I love about the future, because it rings so true and clear in my life. Proverbs 19:21 'Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.' Really, this life isn't about me. So I'm willing to go where the Lord leads, hopefully I will be wise enough to see that opportunity when it is presented in front of me. Proverbs 16:9 'The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.'

The Girl Effect

"All girls are valuable.

It's no big deal.

It's just the future of humanity."

Check out this video made by The Girl Effect. Tell me what you think.

so beautiful.

It's absolutely gorgeous outside lately. I can't help but to want to grab my bike, my roller blades or even a friend for a journey outside. This is what I love about the outdoors, you notice things you wouldn't usually. Most of the time I hop in my car and head from point A to point B. Modern technology and the car has robbed us of our connection to the Earth.

I spent the other day volunteering for the Big Event on campus. My group spent the morning picking up trash by a local high school. I don't think I've ever picked up so many cigarette butts in my life! It was so astonishing how much trash cluttered grass. Even the bike trails are invaded by plastic strangers. It makes me shudder how much we as humans think we own the Earth. That it is our own personal trash can. Most people don't think twice about throwing that piece of trash out of the car window or to simply toss your piece of gum aside on the pavement, but that reality is that we are trashing so much beauty around us! With all that said, it just makes me sad. BUT Spring is in full bloom and there's even a small storm happening as we speak. Hoping that some April showers will bring some May flowers! :)

So with all that said I encourage YOU to take a moment today to sit outside, to take a walk or to simply stop to smell a flower.

with lots of love,

mallorylenae

"The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring."

Bern Williams