L-O, L-O, L-O, L-O-V-E

Throwback to Ashley Simpson!! Sing it with me :) I really used to think that song was awesome... now not so much. And that leads me to today. Today has consisted of a mix of things I love and things I opposite-of-love. Sooo we'll start with the bad news first...

The Things I Opposite-of-Love:
getting out of the shower - cold everything
people who forget they are in America - walk on the right side of the road/sidewalk please!!
traffic - sometimes i am soooo thankful i don't have a car this semester, i might run people down
really cute shoes that hurt - my feet are too sensitive... why cant sneakers look like stilettos?
dog hair - i love the dog... i hate the hair. all. over. me.


The Things I love:
opening my eyes and seeing the sun rise through my window - nature displays the beauty of God
getting out of bed and putting on my quilted robe - best christmas present ever
peppermint mocha creamer - from my momma
sudoku - especially during American History... we  covered the Civil War in 75 minutes?!?
GLEE - gleegleegleegleeglee. i was meant to be on that show...
Cheesy Crust in the cafe - the pizza might be lame, but the crust was to die for!!
White Peppermint Mochas - starbucks is genius. even better when i dont pay.
Day Dreaming - planning the layout of my dream house is one of my all time favorite things
Great News - finding out from my sister that she and her fiance are one step closer to setting their wedding date
Thursday Night Football - Eagles and cuddling with my boy. best ending to a day ever.
my boy - he is my best friend

all in all it's been a wonderful day. and im glad my loves outnumber my opposites.
What did you love about your day?

Hump Day Happiness

After an exhaustively boring day at work I went to the mall with my dear friend Rachel. She had birthday money and needed to return a birthday present, so I was merely going along for moral support. Riiight ;) My conscience was blocked out the second I walked into American Eagle.

I have had my eye on this blazer all season and finally jumped on it. Originally $69.50 - but on sale for $20.95. To say to least - I was a happy camper!! American Eagle's clearance was an additional 30% off!

I suppose all I need now is an occasion to wear it :)

My Default vs My Calling

Lately I have been feeling very lost and confused inside my own life. I've been longing for home and for things that are not in God's plan for my life at this time. I get so frustrated because I want to be content with where I am but struggle to find things to be excited and joyful about. All I tend to see are the negative things... and that is SO not me!
Yesterday in Chapel the Provost of my school said, "the human default is complaining," during his sermon. That hit me really, really hard. I realized that I complain about my situation because I am not thrilled with it. I complain because I have "nothing to wear" in my closet, because the friends that I live with are "on my last nerve", because the food in the cafeteria "is so much worst than last year" (actually debatable), because that professor is "completely unqualified to teach", because because because. I complain because it is the human default. It is not, however, my calling. Instead of complaining, I need to thank God for the numerous ways he blesses me every single day. And so, here is my list of things that struck me as blessings today:

1. My boyfriend's house which he fondly calls "The North Pole" from Black Friday until mid-January.

Tonight I had dinner at their house and after we finished eating everyone sat together in the living room to watch Rudolph. It was such a perfect moment.

2.  White Peppermint Mochas from Starbucks

My older sister had to come down to school today for an appointment (she is student teaching this semester and is living at home) and she surprised me at work with coffee. I had no idea she was coming and the drink hit the spot on this rainy day.

3. Making plans to have dates with friends.

My dear friend Mary and I are going to the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission Thrift Store on Friday and then are going to her apartment to look through fashion magazines and have a heart-to-heart. She has been such a HUGE encouragement to me since I met her last fall.


Reflecting on God's blessings in my life is such an incredible way to end my day. Thank you Lord for all of your provision, guidance, and blessing in my life.
-R


1 Thessalonians 5:18 
 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.