hi there.

Happy friday everyone!

After a what seems like a life time of radio since (literally, it's been over a year since my last post), I am SO excited to be finally back with a brand new look!

There are so many changes that have occurred in my life since my last post. I started school, moved out of the house my family grew up in, had my job location transferred twice and started dating the most amazing guy, Phenix. In some ways, I feel as though my life is completely different.

Change is inevitable in life. Things seem to always be changing. It's really easy to see change as an obstacle in life, but I'm choosing to see it as an opportunity.

This is why I chose to revamp My Beloved, I wanted it to change with me and reflect where I am in life. During my time away, there often were times i hardly gave blogging a second thought, but over the last few months, Jesus has being stirring something fierce in my heart and really reignited the flame in my heart. I have chosen to switch the focus and make My Beloved more of a personal blog. My heart always has been and always will be to see women empowered, confident and aware of the beauty and power they hold - that will never change. I always want to be genuine, I always want to be honest (even if the truth hurts a little) and I always want love. I want to give people a glimpse at my dreams, goals and just every day life. I am really excited to continue to share what the Lord is doing in my life and the lives of people are me, but I am also really excited to share other things with you too.

That brings me to what I have created for ya'll, think of it as a "thanks for sticking around and believing in me" present. I love music, I love finding new music and I love finding a good playlist. Over the last few weeks and scrolled through my spotify, searching for a handful of my favourite songs to share with you! Yesterday was my 24th birthday, so here are 24 songs i've been loving lately. There is little bit of everything on the playlist, so I hope you find at least one tune you fall in love with. You can find the playlist here on Spotify or if you don't use Spotify, the list is below.

Haze - Amber Run
Somebody Else - The 1975
Don't Take The Money - Bleachers
American Beauty - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbours
Jesus, She's a Good Girl - Andy Shauf
Katie Mcleod - Phenix Warren (proud girlfriend moment!!!)
She Was The World To Me - Daniel Romano
Good Girls - LANY
The Other - Lauv
Ever Since New York - Harry Styles
Cavalier (The 1975 Remix) - James Vincent McMorrow
ILYSB - LANY
Killing Me To Love You - Vancouver Sleep Clinic
Miscarriage - Said The Whale
Jackie and Wilson - Hozier
Morning - William Wild
Smoke - Mosa Wild
Modern New Year - Sam Tudor
Where You Are (reimagined) - Hillsong Young & Free
Anchor - The Law and the Prophets
Only - RY X
Fool's Errand - Fleet Foxes
So Will I (100 Billion X) - Hillsong United
Anchor - Novo Amor

I'm excited about the future, I really hope you are too! Turn on the playlist, and stick around for a minute. Read some of my old posts, maybe there will be something you need to hear in your current season of life.

I hope you feel loved today.

- Mel