Monday, August 20, 2012

summer is winding down...


Lately:
1) I've wanted to carve my initials on a tree so during a hike while at Collegiate Week in Glorieta, NM I did just that!
2) The view from the sanctuary at Collegiate Week
3) the prayer garden at Collegiate Week
4) belated birthday cupcakes
5) pretty flowers
6) first time golfing
7) we gained a roomate!! sweet ella girl :)

Collegiate week was great and definitely got me refocused on my purpose as a Christian for this upcoming year and how to live my life.. especially in my leadership roles. Just a few days later, I went to Foundation for a few days! (pictures later)

School starts in 2 days, back to the grind.

Friday, August 3, 2012

favorite things

1) bath and body works summer collection: the candle shown is "summer boardwalk" and it's definitely my favorite. everyone that comes over describes it differently; peanuts, carmel popcorn, cotton candy, etc. And this candle puts all those scents into one! I also have "Seashore" and it's a simpler, clean smell also good. That whole collection has so many summer smells that are so so accurate; check out "sun tan" and tell me it doesn't smell like a long day laying out!

2) bossypants by tina fey. I just got this book for my birthday and haven't gotten too far reading it but I'm practically crying from laughing so hard while reading it. She is just too.dang.funny. I recommend this to anyone looking for a lighthearted read!

3) cinnamon butter. yum. I got the country crock brand at the store (even though there are multiple other options) and it is just so yummy, tastes just like Texas Roadhouse butter!

4) black coffee. I'm not too sure but lately I've been drinking my coffee black. Skip the creamer and sugar and enjoy a simple cup of joe. During the school year it usually gets me more focused to study than the "fixed up" drink (not too sure why, it may just be in my head...) but lately, i'm a fan.

5) simply lemonade with mango. I'm a big fan of all of the "simply" collection; simply limeade, simply lemonade, simply lemonade with raspberry... but mango is just as awesome also! it's such a fruity drink for the summer.

6) olympics. GO USA! It's all I can bring myself to watch these days. Now that swimming and gymnastics are coming to an end, I'll have to venture on to a new favorite sport to watch but still rooting on USA in whatever we're competing in!