Saturday, July 7, 2012

Coffee Date


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Today I'm linking up with Allissa from Rags to Stitches to share what it would be like if we were to have a coffee date. Whether it be at Starbucks or a local shop, I'm always up for a coffee date. So if we met for coffee, here's what I imagine would happen...

...we would first scout out a cozy corner table to put our bags down before getting in line to order.

...I would order a grande white mocha americano, how about you?

...we would start talking while waiting for our drinks, but nothing too serious.

...we would make our way back to the table and dive right into the conversation. We would probably start out by talking about the books we've read recently and then move on to talk about the blogs we have a mutual love for. We talk as if these girls are our best friends...

...I would tell you of my summer adventures so far. Nothing grand, but adventures none the less.

...then I would tell you about my birthday and how excited I am for this next year.

...I would gush about how excited I am to be one year closer to having a classroom full of kiddos (I'm a teacher nerd...). I would tell you that I can't wait to go back to school because I truly love being there. 

...I would want to know all about your life lately and what you've been learning. I would treasure getting to hear about the passions on your heart and what you've learned from the Word recently.

...I would share with you what I've struggled with lately, but also what I've learned from the Lord.

...I'm sure we would talk about our dreams for the future and our excitement would spur one another along. I would push you to keep chasing your dream{s} and tell you that you're closer than you've ever been to achieving it.

...we would check the time and realize we'd been talking for two hours already and realize the sun was quickly setting.

...then we would get ready to go and I would tell you how I enjoyed every second of our date. We'd walk out together and make plans to meet again soon.

...I would get in my car with a huge smile on my face and reflect on how much I cherish our friendship as I pull away.

So, join me for coffee sometime?

Friday, July 6, 2012

Letter Day

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We made it through another week which means it’s time to write a few letters again! I’m linking up with Ashley from Adventures of Newlyweds to participate…

Dear Janice (one of my best friends),

You’re engaged and my heart is bursting with happiness for you! I’m so thankful that we met during those awkward middle school days and forged a friendship that has been such a blessing to me ever since. Now, you’re getting to marry the man you love with all your heart!

Side note: She was proposed to on top of a waterfall…how romantic is that?!

Dear Ben Rector,

I just adore your music. I don't think I will ever get tired of your voice. I can't wait to dance to this in my kitchen with my {future} hubby one day.

Dear snail mail,

You are one of my favorite ways to communicate! I've especially loved the unexpected letters and packages you've brought lately. Keep 'em coming.

Dear Liz from explore. dream. discover,

Your photos make me want to move to Europe right this minute! You travel all over and capture some of the most breathtaking shots. Someday I'll visit these places too...

Dear summer days,

Despite the heat wave, you've been so very good to me. As much as I love school, I'm soaking up this time free of obligations. Please take your time in coming to an end.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

A Little List of Happiness

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{photos by Philippe Halsman}

Happiness is...

-laughing so hard that you're hunched over and red in the face

-seeing dads playing with their kids in the yard

-having sweet dreams that you don't want to wake up from

-the soft and feminine scent of perfume

-homemade chai tea lattes

-knowing that the Lord delights in me {Zephaniah 3:17}

-my dad's facial hair that tickles when I kiss him on the cheek

-reading a book under a warm blanket

-dancing to a favorite song

-conversations with your best friend

-hearing testimonies of God scripted love stories

-morning cups of coffee in my favorite mug

How would you describe happiness?

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Music You’ll Love…

Some #throwbackthursday #ish. #FNO2011 at a lil boutique. (Taken with instagram)
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Johnnyswim is a singer-songwriter duo consisting of Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano (the daughter of Donna Summer). They also happen to be married! I would describe their music as a mix of folk, soul, and pop. Their voices blend so perfectly together and I can't get enough. I've listened to them continuously over the past month or so and I couldn't recommend them more!

You can download their album HERE for free. Go check them out and let me know what you think!
Fun times #MarcCarthwright #photography (Taken with Instagram)
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They are just so so good. I hope you love their music as much as I do!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Life Lately

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Channeling my inner Kate Middleton.
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Drinking lots of hot tea. {tea: wild sweet orange}
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Fresh and juicy peaches from a local orchard. {SO good!}
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Blogging and coffee drinking.
{Summer 2012}
Lots of quality time with my parents. Love them.
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Exploring nearby neighborhoods.
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Antique and thrift store shopping.
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Reunited with one of my best friends.
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watching The Mary Tyler Moore Show
my dad was baptized; so happy!
solo adventures {dates with myself}
day trips to town
listening to this and this and this
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