I don't have much self control. Truth is, I ate at least ten Oreos in one sitting.
Truth is, I spend way too much time in front of the computer. But I'm working on it.
I don't look presentable everyday. Truth is, I sometimes stay in sweats and a tshirt, hair in a messy bun, and not a touch of makeup on my face all day.
I don't get everything done that I need to. Truth is, I have a problem with forgetting things and procrastination.
So many people have told me I'm beautiful. Truth is, I have a hard time believing it.
I get so many emails and comments from readers saying how much they love my blog and how they look up to me. Truth is, I can't believe where I am in the blogging world. It's so hard for me to believe that I'm eight followers shy of six hundred.
Truth is, I wish I knew more about HTML. I mean, I know the basics for a blog design like mine, but that's it.
I'm not always that great of a student in school. Truth is, I beginning to doubt if I'll ever understand biology and geometry.
Being a pastor's daughter isn't easy. Truth is, it's difficult. We're dealing with some major problems at our church right now and, being immediately related to the pastor, it's hard to be stuck in the middle.
I'm not that perfect girl that everyone says I am. Truth is, I fight with my family. I'm rude to people. I don't always want to help out at church. I'm selfish. I get jealous. I'm riddled with holes caused by sin.
Truth is, I'm a worthless wretch. I'm a human being filled with sin and can't do anything good by myself. But I have a Savior. A Savior who loves me so much that He died to save me from my miserable shortcomings so that I might be His own and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness. Thanks be to God.
What is true in your life? Feel free to share :)
-carlotta
-carlotta
Great post Carlotta.
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I think you're too hard on yourself! You are beautiful (so believe it!) and we all have a side we're not extremely proud of.. that's human :) Keep pushing through school! You can do it and you will be proud in the end!
ReplyDelete'Truth is' ~ we are all in need of a Savior, we all 'fall short' everyday. You have a lot of self awareness, and that makes you a great writer. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteTruth is................we all love you, Carlotta! Don't ever think anything different. (:
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
lily litten
Your such a great writer, Carlotta! I know how you feel being a pastor's daughter myself. I think people sometimes have the misconception that pastor's kids are supposed to be perfect...and we have to feel that pressure. The pressure that all the teens in our youth group are watching us and following our example {Scary! Haha}. The pressure that the way we act reflects on our parents and sometimes makes them look bad. It's hard, believe me. But if we can get through it {with lots of help from our Savior!} we will be better people in the end.
ReplyDeleteP.S. You are absolutely gorgeous, and don't *ever* forget that! :)
You are being too hard on yourself. We all sin, it's the Hormones Carlotta (: I never mean to fight/be rude or anything with my family, but somehow, I manage to. It's part of human life, just, not the best part of it.
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Well, girl, believe it! You are beautiful. And you ain't alone on the self control. ;]
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Kinsey
I like this post. We all have a bad side caused by the devil. You are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy truth is... I spend way too much time on the computer and not enough time with my boys.
Don't be so hard on yourself! You're a beautiful person. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post Carlotta! I think a lot of us feel that way, we just aren't brave enough to post it on the internet. Thank you for doing so, as an example and an encouragement for us!
ReplyDeleteTHAT was as blessing to read.
ReplyDeleteThanks(:
I love this post, so glad you posted it. Your blog design in lovely and you are beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!! I second the truth about...well, alot of them, but especially the one about sweat pants, hair in messy bun, and no makeup.
ReplyDelete~In Christ,
Melanie
Posts like this makes me love your blog. Very real and honest, as well as awesome photos. Love it. You may be young, but your blog is one of the very few I keep coming back to.
ReplyDeleteI love you!
ReplyDeleteYou know what? I just LOVE this blog, and for many reasons too. 1. You're honest about life, and admit things I'd usually be scared to admit, but seeing you do it, helps me to be realize that getting it out in the open can be better. 2. Your writing is absolutely incredible! It's always inspirational, and (truth is :) I usually find myself envying your talent and ideas you come up with for posts (like this one) when I know that God gave us different gifts, and I need to appreciate what he's given me. And trust me, I don't always envy you, I mostly just read in awe. You're totally completely amazing! I want yout to know that you're looked up to from a lot of people. (Although I know you're aware of that :)
ReplyDeleteIs it okay if I use this idea on my blog? (Credit fully going to YOU!) I just thought it was such a cool post, I wouldn't mind posting one like it. Just let me know!
Katelyn
(And sorry for such a long comment! I tend to do those :)
Great post! I love how you are always so honest... keep it up! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post Carlotta! You ARE beautiful, from what I've seen in your photos.
ReplyDeletetruth is, i love your honesty. truth is, i feel the same way you do sometimes. truth is, i think we all do.
ReplyDeleteI love this post because of your honesty. Keep up the good work and don't ever forget that although we often fail, Christ gives us the strength we need to keep going. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post. But don't be too hard on yourself.
ReplyDeleteNobody is perfect. You are so beautiful. And you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.
Truth is I don't *have* any makeup :D
ReplyDeleteTruth isss..I like your honesty. That's why I like your blog. True story!
ReplyDeleteOh Carlotta. I just so love your blog. All these posts with pictures/snippets of text about your everyday life are enchanting.
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Great post, Carlotta.
ReplyDeleteI find it absorbing to read thoughts from the heart like this; for most people, it probably takes quite a bit of courage to reveal things about themselves that they feel may lessen others' opinion of them (but it doesn't to me, since it shows that they know that they make mistakes and are not as "perfect" as they may appear).
Thank you for sharing. :)
Truth is... I don't own any makeup (same as Brittany-Amelia) and I love sweats and messy buns! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are such a sweetie pie-- To be able to share things with the world, be vulnerable, etc, is one of the hardest things!
ReplyDeleteYou are beautiful.
Now go sit down and eat eleven oreos. <3
Amazing post Carlotta!
ReplyDeleteTruth is...I'm not perfect either! I am a complete mess! But we DO have an amazing God just like you said!
I was wondering if I could use this idea for my blog some day down the road? I would give you FULL credit, you have my word.
But that is TOTALLY fine if you aren't comfortable doing that. Comment or facebook me and let me know! :)
-ella joy
Carlotta I was thinking about your blog last night and what a niche you have blogging at such a young age! Embrace this!
ReplyDeleteAnd take care, you are such a gift to the blogging (and photo-loving) community. Praise God!
love this post!
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