Catching up over spring break

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So it’s finally spring break and the blog got a face lift!

What do you think?

The last couple of weeks have been so busy with school readings, assignments, and the like. Mix in family time, catching up with friends and the important stuff of life.

But I’m so glad to be able to get a little breather before school starts up again next week. And while the textbooks are shelved for now, I’ve pulled out my notepads and paper to plan and dream up new things for the blog.

Is there anything new you would like to see on the blog?
I always love hearing from you guys, so please let me know!

I’ve missed being here, but it’s good to be back. Always.

I hope your day is fabulous x.

image source // typography by Jasmine Dowling

Friday Favorites no. 018 | links from the week

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This week’s been crazy busy. In between activities and trying to recover from the flu, I didn’t spend very much time on the internet at all. Which is pretty fine by me, actually.

While it’s a little hard to believe that it’s already going to be the weekend, here are some of my favorites this week:

Short and sweet.

I hope your weekend is fabulous.
xx.

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Life is often full and busy. But I like to take time to enjoy some of my favorite things. So Friday Favorite is a weekly series where I share my favorite(s) for the week. Check out my other Friday Favorites here.

Wednesday Word | no. 021

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Reminding myself of these words of wisdom today and this week.

After all,

“The first to apologize is the bravest.
The first to forgive is the strongest.
And the first to forget is the happiest…”

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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.

Weekend reads

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This is like Friday Favorites. But on Saturday.

And although it’s been busy around here lately (hence the silence around these parts), I managed to sneak in a little bit of time to find some links I loved this week!

Hope you enjoy this round up of links!
Happy Saturday! xx.

Right Now // Thursday

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Wanting to read more books.

Dreaming big dreams.

Planning.

Needing to execute those plans.

Itching to get organized.

Giving thanks.

Enjoying school + all my education classes.

Wishing for more hours in a day.

Remembering to embrace life and all its imperfections.

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Wake up. Seize the day. Repeat.

Only one more day until the weekend!

True Love

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“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him.”

– John 3:16-18, The Message

Now that is true love – giving up His life in love so that we could live instead.

May you always embrace His precious love.
Happy Valentine’s Day.

Wednesday Word | no. 020

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Remembering this quote today as I do my best to stay on top of things, despite how crazy busy it has been.

It’s one of those weeks where I feel like I don’t have enough hours in a day to complete my endless to-do list. So I’m just trying to stay focused and work at getting stuff done.

And as soon as this busyness eases, I’ll be back. Promise.

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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.

Friday Favorites no. 017 | links from the week

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I spent a bit more time on the internet than I should’ve this week (shame on me!).

But that’s good news for you all because here’s another round of things that caught my eye this week:

Happy Friday, everyone!

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Life is often full and busy. But I like to take time to enjoy some of my favorite things. So Friday Favorite is a weekly series where I share my favorite(s) for the week. Check out my other Friday Favorites here.

Valentine’s Day | love notes

With just a little over a week to Valentine’s Day, it’s time to get cracking on those Valentine’s Day notes!

Truth be told, I’m not into Valentine’s Day at all. But I do love any excuse to print and use cute printables to share with my family and friends.

There are plenty of Valentine’s Day ideas floating around Pinterest. But I loved these printables and printed them out pronto. Here’s a bonus – they’re free! So grateful for people who share their creativity on the internet at no cost.

February Journaling Cards from Design Digital

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Printable Valentine Love Notes by Eighteen25

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Valentine’s Day printables from Studio Calico

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I ran out of paper at the end and didn’t get to print out these Valentines from A Fabulous Fete and A Pair and A Spare.

But I will, as soon as I get my hands on more paper.

I hope your day is lovely indeed!

22 recipes // tiramisu brownies

Tiramisu brownies by Roxana’s Home Baking  

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I was looking for a recipe for a friend’s birthday cake and came across these tiramisu brownies that I had pinned on Pinterest. Turns out that these made an interesting combination.

My taste-testers didn’t think this resembled a true tiramisu. But aside from the name, the mix of mascapone cheese and coffee made this pretty good.

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My brownies didn’t swirl and marble as prettily as I would’ve liked. But anyhow, I think this kinda makes a fancy, grown-up cake, and a good after-dinner dessert. Yum.

9 down, 13 to go.

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The 22 recipes are part of my 22 list, a list of 22 things I’m working to accomplish while I’m twenty-two. Check out my other 22 recipes here.