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Right Now // Thursday

A do-able schedule to make your mornings a little brighter

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Staying busy.

But so thankful for all the things that keep me occupied.

Feeling loved and blessed by unexpected snail mail.

Still finishing up things on the twenty-one list.

Trying to stay calm and not stress out.

Making running a routine.

Choosing to have right priorities.

Being ready to learn.

Remembering to have faith, not fear.

Reminding myself to look on the bright side of life because God has a purpose in all things.

Wanting to be as productive + intentional as possible with my time.

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I am in charge of how I feel and today I am choosing happiness.

Only one more day until the weekend – let’s do this!

Right Now // Thursday

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Motivating myself to go running.

Trying to finish things on the twenty-one list.

Enjoying a rather easy first week of school this fall term.

Thankful for friends who make me laugh + genuinely care about me.

Hoping to tackle some of the growing to-do list this weekend.

Wanting to make time to scrapbook + make stuff + be creative again.

Soaking up the last couple weeks left of being twenty-one.

Learning to embrace BIG dreams.

Making a birthday wishlist (:

Trusting God’s sovereignty for His perfect plans.

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Be truthful, gentle, and fearless.

Only one more day until the weekend! xx.

Right now // Thursday

true story • danielle burkleo / take heart

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Needing to do some major organizing + decluttering.

Thankful for what a good week it has been so far.

Making memories + having fun.

Pretty excited to start a new term.

But focusing on finishing this term well.

Planning for the new term.

Trying to make time for things I need to do.

Finishing homework + planning blog posts (but not at the same time).

Prioritizing.

Reminding myself to “Hold all things loosely”.

Wanting too many things / Needing to want less (reminded by this pin)

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Take every risk, drop every fear.
Make your Thursday amazinggg! xx.

Wednesday Words // no. 013

Too much thinking, not enough doing.

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This is my Note to Self for those days that I think too much and make plans of things to do that just float around in my brain but somehow never quite get done. Now to go out and DO. Time to make things happen.

And by the way, it’s totally a plus that this reminder is so beautifully scripted. Gotta appreciate some good design (:

I hope your week has been amazing so far!

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Every Wednesday, I share a quote + some thoughts that have been especially relevant in my life during the week. Read more Wednesday Words here.

Of home + nationhood

Taking a break from Friday Favorites today because we’re celebrating 48 years of nationhood!

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National Day Parade, circa 2009

This National Day, I’m putting the criticism + imperfections aside, and pausing and reminding myself of how blessed I am to have a place to call home, a place with the people I love, doing the things I love, And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Happy National Day!

I hope you have a good one, remembering freedom + security + the things that matter most.

Right now // Thursday

white pencils.

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Doing as much work as I possibly can so I can enjoy whatever is left of the long weekend.

But feeling a little too sluggish today to be properly productive.

Trying to get motivated despite the mood.

Pressing on with the homestretch of summer school.

Reminding myself to be patient + not stress out.

Learning to trust that God’s going to work everything out.

Anticipating time with family + friends this weekend.

Daydreaming about plans.

Enjoying wearing my hair in topknots these days + having it out of my face.

Craving something sweet + sugary.

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Find joy in the ordinary.

I hope your Thursday’s been fabulous.
xx.

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Wednesday Words // no. 012

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This is one of those lessons that I’ve really learned this year.

Be open.

Be open to change, to people, to situations + circumstances, to whatever comes next. Be open to whatever God is doing.

Being open certainly isn’t easy. It’s one of those things that makes you feel uncomfortable and vulnerable, and like nothing is within your control.

But once you choose to be open and embrace whatever God sends your way, you’ll be amazed at how much your perspective changes + how many good things come your way. Once you choose to accept them.

I can certainly attest to the truth in that.

It’s a hard lesson, but a necessary one. One that I’m still learning, but so grateful that I’m slowly but surely grasping.

Here’s to Wednesday!

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Every Wednesday, I share a quote + some thoughts that have been especially relevant in my life during the week. Read more Wednesday Words here.

Hello, August

You're my berry favorite | At Home in Love

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Where did time go?

I thought it was just not too long ago that I wrote a Hello, July post. And now, we’re already into August. Which is pretty crazy when you think about it. But I suppose, time flies when you’re having fun (;

But it’s August, and I’m unabashedly happy to say goodbye to statistics and probability and welcome a new semester instead.

So hello, one more month of twenty-one. Hello, to more DIY projects and doing whatever I can of the 21 list. Hello, running motivation and getting fit + healthy. Hello, fall + school. Hello, to laughing + friends, and celebrating Singapore + freedom. Hello, to new friends, and ‘see you later’ to old ones.

Hello, August. Let’s make you incredible.

Right now // Thursday

Today is the Day

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Remembering to just breathe and not let my to-do list get the better of me.

Trying not to stress out.

Feeling like there’s always so much to do, but so little time.

Working on having a better routine so I can accomplish more.

Pressing on because I’m halfway through summer school!

But itching to travel the world (or just anywhere, really) and see new sights.

And needing a little vacation, maybe.

Having tons of ideas and attempting to make them happen despite being busy.

Learning to embrace each day + week because it feels like time is flying by.

Panicking a little after the realization that I barely have a month to train for my next run.

Dreaming of big plans + endeavors.

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Enjoy Thursday, you guys!
Go out and make BIG things happen.

xx.

Wednesday Words // no . 010

{Words to live by}

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This week, I saw beauty through an act of kindness shown to me.

On Monday, I was privileged to receive a short + sweet note attached to a yummy slice of lemon meringue pie. It wasn’t anything earth-shattering or life-changing. In fact, the giver probably didn’t even think much of it or that it was even a big deal at all.

But it was the thought behind it that really touched me – the unexpected love and encouragement at the end of a long day; it certainly made my day and week.

And it made me realize how it is the little moments in life that add up to the big ones. It is the small acts that make a difference. It reminded me of how blessed I am, how grateful I can be for the people who choose to make a difference to my life with small acts of kindness.

There is so much beauty to behold in this life, if only we would open our eyes to see it.
Happy Wednesday!

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Every Wednesday, I share a quote + some thoughts that have been especially relevant in my life during the week. Read more Wednesday Words here.