Currently :: January 2015

*Loving*

Foxy touches all over the house

*Reading*

Final book in The Circle Series: Green, by Ted Dekker & also

Prayer, by Tim Keller

*Waiting For*

Next football season?

SIGH.

*Excited About*

Ballet this quarter.

*Trying To*

15-30 minutes of productive things on the to-do list once I get home. 

*Working On*

My mom's scrapbook. 

Except not yet.

But I figured if I wrote it down here, then I would have to start!

*Enjoying*

A brand new year - January feels so clean & tidy. 

*Using*

My new cookbook: Dinner: A Playbook by Jenny Rosenstrach

(Again, see *Working On*...)

*Wearing*

A new sweater dress, tights and sassy boots. Dress compliments of my momma!

Thanks mom!

*Planning*

How to be debt-free...soon(ish)

*Needing*

Cars & other things to stop breaking. 

*Listening To*

Taylor Swift's 1989

*Doing*

Changing this to DONE. Because I have de-cluttered every room, closet, nook and cranny hallelujah!

*Dreaming Of*

Travelling

Currently: November

*Loving*

Dancing again.

*Reading*

Green by Ted Dekker -- last {or 'first'} book in the series!

*Waiting For*

Good question.

*Excited About*

This season: lights & songs & cider

*Trying To*

Be brave.

*Working On*

Choreography
Forgot how much I enjoy this.

*Enjoying*

My new jamberry nails!

*Using*

My Happy Lite.
A little extra pep talk during the winter months :)

*Wearing*

Cozy and lazy in my pajamas.

*Planning*

The next month and a half.
Our calendar filled up quick!

*Needing*

A personal assistant.
Money to hire a personal assistant.

*Listening To*

Shake It Off.
Can't get enough.

*Doing*

All sorts of creative projects.
Flexing those muscles again.

*Dreaming Of*

Snow.

Currently :: October 2014

*Loving*

Football season

*Reading*

Black by Ted Dekker - totally intrigued in the new serious #thanksBookClub!

*Waiting For*

A huge wave of motivation...

*Excited About*

A new rhythm, autumn is a good opportunity to do that.

*Trying To*

Figure out deadlines, to-dos, and applications

*Working On*

Meal-planning

*Enjoying*

Autumn's Beauty
The first Autumn rains - even some thunder!

*Using*

My new fox mason jar mug.

*Wearing*

Boots & scarves. But it's still pretty warm.
Confusing Seattle autumn.

*Planning*

A much needed vacay.

*Needing*

To stop and watch the sun rise and set.
To remember that's a gift.

*Listening To*

My new favorite anthem: Wake Me Up

*Doing*

I've started to dance again!
Amazing how tap and jazz are lighting a fire in my bones.
I forgot how much I love it.

*Dreaming Of*

More days full on ninety-degrees please :)

Currently :: August 2014

*Loving*

Summer! Warm days! Hot hot sunshine!
(That's three exclamation points)

*Reading*

Catching up on my favorite internet reads, aka a summer worth of blogs.

*Waiting For*

At this exact moment...nothing?!

*Excited About*

A project for the kitchen...bring on the color!

*Trying To*

Take it moment by moment. 

*Working On*

My gardening skills.

*Enjoying*

Doodling with Henna I picked up at a local festival. 

*Using*

A new purse. Summer Green.

*Wearing*

Shorts & a tee. 

*Planning*

Family visits & holidays.

*Needing*

About 10 more days of vacation...

*Listening To*

Royal Pains...a new Netflix binge

*Doing*

A bit of catch up, reading, gardening, napping.
Trying to regain some sort of center. 

*Dreaming Of*

More days full on ninety-degrees please :)

Currently :: June 2014

Continued reminders of hope on campus

*Loving*

My new Schwinn Continental --and just riding a bike again!

*Reading*

Lately, the news. 

*Waiting For*

This obnoxious cough to vacate the premises.

*Excited About*

A somewhat return to normalcy.

(in the sense that I give away a few dozen of the spinning plates I have in the air)

*Trying To*

Hang in there. 

It's a been a rough start to the month and I'm feeling weary. 

I also need space to process.

*Working On*

A new Bible Study: Children of the Day by Beth Moore

*Enjoying*

Time with Nick a few evenings a week (hooray for schedule changes!)

*Using*

My new iPhone, I made the switch and am loving it!

*Wearing*

Pajamas. 

*Planning*

Not a whole lot at the moment. 

My plan has been to just make it step by step through these busy days.

*Needing*

A personal day.

*Listening To*

Nick cooking downstairs.

*Doing*

Some gardening! I planted flower pots and so far nothing has died...

*Dreaming Of*

A Colorado trip.

Currently :: May 2014

Look what's popping up in the garden! 

* Loving*

This season's The Amazing Race: All Stars

*Reading*

Just finished Whispers of Hope, by Beth Moore

*Waiting For*

'Summertime and the livin' is easy'

These 75 and 80 degree days have me all excited!

*Excited About*

Memorial Day Weekend & a hamburger. 

Yep, definitely excited about a hamburger.

*Trying To*

Figure out how to care for rose bushes. 

{That we inherited}

*Working On*

Organizing paperwork. 

So much important information was received in so little time. 

Ughhhhh what do I do with it all?

{And why does it all have to be on legal paper??}

*Enjoying*

The sun setting at 8:30pm

*Using*

Gardening tools...like pruning shears

{heaven help the plants outside...}

*Wearing*

Khaki capris, Taylor Swift concert tee and maroon zip-up

*Planning*

Meals post detox.

What to eat? What to eat?!

*Needing*

About three of me to get everything done in the next few weeks. 

*Listening To*

At the moment, "Doin' Time" by Sublime {thanks to *Waiting For*}

*Doing*

A lot of preparation at work for some big transitions in June

*Dreaming Of*

Yeah, still dreaming of a vacation

Currently :: April 2014

*Loving*

The south side!

*Reading*

The Cat Who Robbed a Bank by, Lilian Jackson Braun

(And I just discovered a neighborhood book drop across the street!!)

*Waiting For*

Our trash cans to arrive. Seriously, you don't know how essential those are until they disappear...

*Excited About*

A weekend catching up with dear friends.

*Trying To*

Take it one day (box?!) at a time.

*Working On*

Getting back a rhythm. 

*Enjoying*

These spring days - beautiful warm sunshine and then stormy pitter-patter of rain.

*Using*

Our new wi-fi, yahoo! 

*Wearing*

Pajamas...all tucked in bed.

*Planning*

The month of May...it's got good stuff and challenges and unknowns and lots of my anxiety. 

*Needing*

A nice long staycation.

Still dreaming.

*Learning*

To prioritize. 

Sort of. 

Or at least what I SHOULD have prioritized. 

*Listening To*

Allegiant by Veronica Roth

(So intrigued by this series!)

*Doing*

My hair in the mornings!

Sounds so silly, but seriously, there's time and I'm not half sleep walking and it's been in a ponytail for 8+ months now!

*Dreaming Of*

Paint and Pinterest projects galore :)

Currently :: March 2014

*Loving*

Cherry Blossoms!

*Reading*

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

*Waiting For*

 .......... 

.......

.....

...ANSWERS. 

*Excited About*

Hanging out with visiting friends (hey-oh Therese and Briana!!) next week. 

.

*Trying To*

Not have a complete melt-down in a public space. 

(Applicable to this whole crazy week)

*Working On*

Oh, you know, upending every routine I have worked hard to establish. 

*Enjoying*

Breaking Bad. 

*Using*

A large amount of coffee cups. 

Which means I am requiring a lot of coffee. 

*Wearing*

Jeans (Yay Casual Friday!), green shirt with cream knit sweater and matching green Toms. 

{Oh, and of course, my fox necklace <3 p="">

*Planning*

The weekend to-do list. 

(Not melting down. Not melting down.)

New weekend to-do list: take a bubble bath. Sleep. Hire someone to figure out everything else. 

*Needing*

A magic wand. 

*Learning*

My limits. And that they are wider and deeper than I gave myself credit for. 

*Listening To*

The pounding and jack-hammering of construction outside my window. 

*Doing*

Approximately 18 things at once. 

This method is not recommended. 

If you ask me a question and I give an odd, unrelated answer just ignore me. 

*Dreaming Of*

Everything coming together without any more hiccups. 

Currently :: February 2014

*Loving*

That the sun is out a little bit longer every day!

*Reading*

The Marriage Plot, by Jeffrey Eugenides...having a bit of a hard time getting into it. 

*Waiting For*

I believe the question is...what am I not waiting for at the moment?!?

Train? Check

Ferry? Check

Bus? Check

Life Answers? Check

Yep, still waiting.

*Excited About*

Nick just got home work! 

*Trying To*

Get through one day at a time.

*Working On*

A more consistent work out routine...

*Enjoying*

Breaking Bad.

Addicted.

*Using*

A brand new journal.

*Wearing*

Pajamas...and slippers...and my SPU hoodie. 

Cozy Saturday night.

*Planning*

Our route to the city tomorrow.

*Needing*

Sleep.

*Learning*

That there are a lot of options. 

In fact, I'm very much overwhelmed by the options.

*Listening To*

My Spotify Whistle While You Work playlist.

(aka all of my favorite songs that I like to clean to)

*Doing*

Soul searching.

*Dreaming Of*

Summer.

Currently :: January 2014

*Loving*

My morning java.

Nothing new or special, just loving it these days.

*Reading*

The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood! 

And recently finished 7 by Jen Hatmaker...I'm in love and thinking about taking the challenge...

*Waiting For*

Answers. 

Cryptic, I know. 

~Be Still~

*Excited About*

THE BRONCOS!!! 

& the Seahawks! 

SuperBowl 2014 is going to be one to remember. 

*Trying To*

Eat healthier.

Not that I am the only one in this boat, but seriously Thanksgiving to being sick to Christmas holiday fun to DisneyWorld and my body is all WHERE is the produce, woman? 

*Working On*

A new design! 

*Enjoying*

A ton of time with Nick this month. 

Take that opposite schedules!

(Except, SIGH, he's scheduled on SuperBowl Sunday and now that the Seahawks made it in there is a good 0% chance anyone will switch with him. Especially since he's a Broncos fan. SIGHHHHH.)

*Using*

Our Disney Dream sweatshirt blanket. 

It's cold and I love this thing. 

*Wearing*

Jeans, fuzzy socks (it's COLD in here), a Multnomah Falls tee with Nick's blue and gray plaid button-up over it. Cozy cozy. 

*Planning*

to spend all of our money. 

Why are grown-up things so expensive?!?

*Needing*

Apparently I haven't learned much from last month...but a whole lot more H20 (hellooo headache).

*Learning*

All about blog design (Thanks Krysta!! :)

*Listening To*

Random clattering and commentary while Nick plays a computer game.

WHAT IS RATTLING.

Make it stop.

*Doing*

A new devotional: First15

I like it so far, and really debated jumping on board. 

I get so excited about daily routine and devotional things. And then I sign up for 15. 

And then I'm overwhelmed.

And then I never do any devotionals for months. 

So, we'll see.

*Dreaming Of*

A sweet little space to call our own. 

Currently :: December

*Loving*

Kisses and laughter and toothy smiles from sweet Hanna Bear

*Reading*

We just finished The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp

*Waiting For*

The New Year!

*Excited About*

THE VIKING HATS ARE ALMOST DONE. 

Seriously. I can't crochet any more. 

My fingers fell off. 

And I lost all of my sanity.

Proof:

*Trying To*

Go with the flow. 

*Working On*

Besides the viking hats...learning about Adobe Lightroom, 30 days to decide if it's worth it.

*Enjoying*

Jack and Janae and Hanna visiting!

*Using*

My new lotion.

*Wearing*

Purple sweater, skinny jeans, fuzzy socks and a B&W scarf. 

*Planning*

Our adventures (and outfits) for DisneyWorld! 

*Needing*

To drink more agua.

*Learning*

About way too much adult responsible stuff. Insurance, equity etc etc blah.

*Listening To*

The Disney Movie Soundtrack Pandora station

*Doing*

Projects! Projects! 

*Dreaming Of*

New beginnings

Currently: November 2013

*Loving*

This new rhythm during the weekly commute...less staring at the ceiling. 

More productivity.

Less Boredom.

More checked off my to-do list.

*Reading*

Desire by John Eldridge

*Waiting For*

December.

*Excited About*

Seeing familia in T-Minus one week!

*Trying To*

Crochet elf hats like a boss.

{work volunteer project}

*Working On*

Deep breathing.

Embracing each moment without getting so frustrated with little things.

*Enjoying*

A few new pieces in the wardrobe.

Cozy sweaters.

Circle scarf.

Polka Dots.

*Using*

Every wintery item in my closet

{earmuffs, gloves, boots, fuzzy socks, leg warmers, hats, wool coats}

...it got COLD.

*Wearing*

Green sweater

Burnt Orange Circle Scarf

Dark skinny jeans

Brown boots.

*Planning*

Our lives. 

Or at least the next 7 months...no big deal.

*Needing*

To not be so stressed. 

*Learning*

ALL about Life Insurance...bleh.

More wine please, I have another 100 pages to decipher...

*Listening To*

The eagles chattering. 

It's 10 o'clock at night...isn't it past their bedtime??

*Doing*

the budget tomorrow.

Dun...Dun...Dunnnnn

And making magic happen...as usual. 

*Dreaming Of*

the day where doing the budget is fun. 

{And because budget talk is nonsense...I'm also dreaming of lovely winter scenes}

[photo cred]

Currently

Oh, October. 

You're a close second to September in my heart. 

{Random bits of my life, happening right about now}

*Loving*

Autumn in the NW.

*Reading*

Just finished Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver...and now? 

Wide open! I love starting a new book. 

Also, catching up on deliberateLIFE magazine and loving it. 

*Waiting For*

A package to arrive from Amazon.

*Excited About*

Hamburgers for dinner tonight!! 

Seriously. Been craving a good old fashioned burger. 

May or may not have to do with the Cake Boss episode I watched where a guy who LOVES burgers ordered a burger cake...which lead to a burger eating contest. And talking about everyone's favorite things to put on a burger (swiss cheese & mushrooms) (avocado & bacon) (cheese and pickles)

Excited might not be a strong enough word...whoa. 

*Trying To*

Be productive. 

{and motivated to be productive}

*Working On*

Articles for T.A.P. 

*Enjoying*

A few later, slower-paced mornings...thankful for house-sitting!

*Using*

New Via coffee packets from Starbucks...delicious. 

*Wearing*

New khaki pants from Kohls

White blouse and navy blue cardigan

Brown flats & new fox pendant. 

*Planning*

A few October-y activities.

Pumpking patch / carving?

Pumpking Bread?

Decoration-making? 

*Needing*

To re-heat my Earl Gray. 

Stone cold. 

*Learning*

About the debt-ceiling.

And just what the heck is going on or, rather, NOT going on. 

*Listening To*

Roar {Katy Perry}

Seriously. It's catchy. And fun. 

I like it.

*Doing*

Circuit Training again.

My abs hurt. 

And my legs. 

It's all good.

*Dreaming Of*

A rainy day

-gasp- Say what?? 

I know. It's been a lovely foggy-then sunny few days with more on the way.

I just am craving the sound of rain.

And watching drops and puddles. 

This Moment in Time

Inspired by Wrapped in Delight and thought the first Day of Autumn is a perfect time to "check-in" after a rather chaotic, exhausting summer. And I just love these types of lists.

Currently

[random bits of my life, happening right about now]

*Loving*

the slow transition into fall. listening to the hard beat of rain.

the cool crisp breeze that's beginning to blow.

and all the cozy comforts of colder days.

Happy First Day of Autumn! 

*Reading*

Pigs in Heaven, by Barbara Kingsolver

(I LOVE her!

and am currently catching up on all her books after reading Flight Behavior earlier this month)

*Waiting For*

water to boil for some more tea. 

and for the season premier of Grey's Anatomy. 

*Excited About*

my new finds in the clothing department!!

*Trying To*

learn patience.

and generosity.

really, really trying.

*Working On*

same as above?!

in another sense, i just started a crochet project. 

*Enjoying*

a quiet morning. 

hot black tea and a sleeping house. 

*Using*

my new lunchbox.

and coffee tumbler. 

*Wearing*

at this exact moment? 

gray fleece sweats.

black "Quest 2007" tee.

cozy robe. 

[Hello Sunday Morning!]

*Planning*

a few upcoming trips with family. 

*Needing*

to acquire and install two hooks in the bathroom for guest towels...

and seriously, seriously some motivation, time and energy to exercise.

feeling like a bump on a log.

a rather tired bump.

*Learning*

that 5:15am isn't SO horrible. 

*Listening To*

the clock tick echoing throughout the house.

and the rush of wind through the trees outside, a bit stormy today.

*Doing*

making waffles.

{Helps when you have the recipe...which I don't know where that got to}

{Also helps when you don't grab a different recipe by mistake:

Step 2: Add bananas...

...bananas?!?!

Take 3: call mom and ask for recipe, again}

*Dreaming Of*

a "new" car. 

Dimples is, unfortunately, reaching the end of days with me.

So, what are you currently up to?