Currently

READING: I got "Jesus Is" by Pastor Judah Smith from my husband for my birthday at the end of April. Because I am still in school, I haven't a chance to start it, but let me tell you I am super excited. It is number one on my list once summer comes. 

WATCHING: I am a reality TV junkie... I love Project Runway, Teen Mom 2, Shark Tank, and Restaurant Impossible to name a few. 

ANTICIPATING: GRADUATION! I will be a college graduate in a matter of a few days. Its taken me 5 years but I am finally here. Its really a bittersweet thing, though. I chose the best college ever and I am sad to leave it.

GRATEFUL FOR: My baby cousin. Many of you have read on my Facebook that the doctors have basically said there is no way she can live and make it through the pregnancy. But I am grateful for a God who cares and heals. And I am grateful for every day her little heart beats inside my cousin. I love her so much and I haven't even met her.  I am expecting nothing but a miracle for Alyse Marie.

LISTENING TO: I have been on a worship music kick lately. I mean, I always enjoy worship music, but lately it is the best way that I have heard God speak. It brings me peace and that is something that I have needed so badly these past few months. "Here's My Heart" by David Crowder, "The Great I Am" by Phillips, Craig, and Dean, and "Be Still" by The Fray are a few of my recent favorites. 

EATING: I have been trying to find healthy things for my husband and I that will fill us up, unlike salad. I bought spaghetti squash, jicama, cous cous, and quinoa. I haven't tried it yet, but I would love any recipes you might have. 

WORKING ON: Still on this stupid weight loss journey. I feel like it will be forever. I know its all a mental thing, a self-control thing, but I just can't seem to conquer it. I will keep working. 

WISHING: I am sitting here watching the Amazing Race finale (told you I was a reality TV junkie...) and I am currently wishing I had the cash to visit all these places they get to go to. Tonight, they were in Ireland. Can you say jealous?

23

On the 21st, I turned 23.
It feels a little weird to be 23.
They weren't lying when they told me time goes so fast.
My husband made sure that I had an incredible celebration.
He bought me one of my new favorite board games, a book I had been wanting, and I woke up to a bouquet of roses with 23 notes hidden around the house of why he loves me.

 

The night before he took me to dinner at Bentley's, one of my favorites.

 

Then Sunday, we spent with my family, whom I adore, playing games and feasting on delicious food. Mom made her delicious apple crisp and we went disc golfing at the park next to my parent's house. 

 It was a refreshing weekend that reminded me how much I am blessed, how alone I am not, and how grateful I am for an amazing husband, a beautiful family, and the privileges I have living in a first world nation. I am a lucky girl.

Here's to year 23!