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Right Now // Wednesday

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Can’t believe how long it’s been since I (officially) went on my blog break.

Am officially back to blogging.

Determined to brace myself and do my best for the crazy busy next eight weeks.

Exploding with ideas of things I want to make and do.

Needing more time to do them.

Wishing there were more hours in a day.

Trying to embrace the busyness.

Learning to love each season of life for what it is.

Focusing on what I can do, not what I can’t.

Remembering to breathe, and not stress out.

Taking things in my stride.

Reminding myself of God’s sovereignty and goodness in all things.

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The trick is to enjoy life. Don’t wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead. – Marjorie Pay Hinckley

I hope your week’s been super fabulous so far! xx

Checking in + Hello, October

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I’m still planning and working on blog goals. But I thought I’d check in with you guys. Because I don’t know about you, but I certainly miss being around these parts of the world wide web.

And really, Is it really October already??

It seems like the last four months of the year always seem to fly by a lot quicker, and I can’t believe September is already over.

Craaaazzyyy.

But hello, new goals and greater boundaries. Hello, running + my first-ever half-marathon. Hello, new friends, new routines + new experiences. Hello, family time. Hello, laughing + hanging out. Hello, growing, learning + being enriched.

Hello, October.

September was really special in it’s own way. But I’m actually looking forward to October more than I actually thought I would – October has so many good things in store.

Can’t wait.

Wednesday Word // no. 016

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This week has been pretty slow around here. It’s rained every single day this week and while I really do love the rain, it mostly just makes me feel like sleeping in and lazing around. Which really doesn’t help when you have assignments due and things to get done. So I’m just mostly trying to persevere to the end of this week, get motivated and into the groove of working hard.

But like the reminder my mom texted me yesterday, “The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude“. So I’m choosing to keep my spirits up and not let the lack of sunshine get to me too much.

Here’s to a brighter, second-half of the week!

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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.

The thing about Mondays

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Believe it or not, it’s Monday and I don’t have a list-related post ready to go. I’m still adding things to my twenty-two list so the ‘big reveal’ for that will have to wait until later this week.

Instead, I’m trying to survive Monday, and feeling like I’m quite needing a break from school today. And it’s only Monday. This might possibly be a case of Monday Blues. But really, a little break from school would be nice so I can finish everything that is not on the school to-do list.

Anyhow, I’ll be back with regular posting as soon as I can, and I hope the rest of the week is more productive than today is.

In the meantime, I’m off to indulge in some matcha Kit Kat to get me through the day.
Here’s to Monday!

Right Now // Thursday (birthday edition!)

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Celebrating.

Taking a day off from school to celebrate and relax.

Feeling 22.

So grateful for yet another year.

Excited for what this new year has in store.

Writing a new list for twenty-two.

Praying that “One year older, one year wiser” will be true for me this year.

Realizing that the older you get, the more the little things matter + add up.

Embracing today, and every day.

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I’m gonna make the rest of my life, the best of my life.

Twenty-two, you’re going to be the best one yet.

Lessons learned at twenty-one

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In between twenty and twenty-one, I did some growing up. And between twenty-one and twenty-two, I did some more.

As you get older, the years just kind of seem to all mesh together into one time frame. But twenty-one was pretty swell and I’m so thankful for everything I learned and did.

Really, I didn’t actually count up how many lessons I learned. But as I embark on yet another year, I’m especially choosing to remember these twenty-one lessons that I learned going into adulthood this past year. It’s been such an adventure already.

Some of these lessons I learned last year. And one year later, I’m still learning them. To be sure, I’m getting there – slowly but surely!

  1. Be open + brave.
  2. God’s timing + plans are perfect.
  3. He never shortchanges those who follow + obey Him.
  4. Hold loosely to things.
  5. Choose what is important to you/set priorities.
  6. Little things add up to big things.
  7. Let go and let God do what He will.
  8. Listen to understand, not to answer.
  9. Don’t give up on your dreams.
  10. Persevere.
  11. Some things take time.
  12. Believe that you can.
  13. You can do what you set your mind to.
  14. Be kind. Everyone is fighting their own battles.
  15. Stop overthinking and worrying.
  16. Don’t make comparisons.
  17. You don’t have to fight every battle.
  18. Embrace what God sends.
  19. God is more than enough.
  20. Stay humble.
  21. Whatever you do, always do your best.

You know what they say, One year older, and one year wiser.

I am so grateful for all the lessons God taught me this year and am absolutely ready for everything twenty-two is going to be. Let’s roll!

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

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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.

Right now // Thursday

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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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