For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I…
Today in Adulting: Wrap Dresses & Checkbooks
Last summer I read Diane Von Furstenberg’s book, The Woman I Wanted to be, and ever since, I have been obsessed with all things DVF, especially wrap dresses. I’m currently not in a position to shell out $500 for an original…
Sunday Night Routine to Kickstart Your Week
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for…
Shrimp Pasta & I Made the Sauce too!
So I’m clearly on a cooking kick, see my last recipe here, but this one was really fun and adult-like. On my last trip to Whole Foods I bought a frozen bag of shrimp and all week I have been…
A Look Back at the Letter to my 3rd Year Self
In August, the day before the first day of the semester I wrote a letter to myself about what I wanted to accomplish that semester. Below are some quotes and reflections from the post, but feel free to read the whole…
Santa Please?
Hey friends, 13 more days until Christmas!!! My mom asked for my Christmas list at least a month before Thanksgiving and this is what I asked for! J.Crew Field Jacket: I have a had a similar jacket from Forever 21 for…
Its not me, It’s Him
Hey friends! So, I had planned to drop a new post I have been working on, entitled: “My Thoughts on Becoming a Teacher” (check back later this week) but then I went to a Christian ministry service here on Grounds…
2 Months and 1 Day Later….
Tonight, our Athletes in Action/Fellowship for Christian Athletes student leaders group, had bible study and reviewed a passage, (Isaiah 26th) that we previously worked through a day before the semester started. August 24th, exactly 2 months and 1 day ago….
Doing it all & Staying Organized While You Do It: A Lesson from Lysse
I have to start off by saying OMG I THINK ITS FALL!! I am sitting on my porch swing in yoga pants and a Patagonia listening to leaves swirling in the wind, and gee wiz this is perfect. Okay, back…
Playing an Adult: Morning Edition
For the past two years of my life I have become accustom to waking up at some ungodly hour of the morning. Allowing myself 13 minutes to: go pee, grab a protein bar, put my hair in a bun, pick…
An Open Letter to my 3rd year Self
Dear 3rd year self, As you move into your 3rd year of college acknowledge why this year feels different than the years before. Recognize the growth you have made and identify where you still need to improve. Your second year…