lovely little things

Lately I have been struggling with discontent (and I am working on a post exploring more about that and what God has been teaching me about that), but I have found that one of the most effective ways to combat discontent is to develop gratefulness- in the big and small things. So here are some things that I am grateful for this week!

A snuggly friend when nights get cold

pumpkin pancakes that still taste awesome even when they're not pretty.

(baking mix+ pumpkin+brown sugar+ pumpkin pie spice

topped with cream cheese frosting)

fall fashion- hand me down sweater, skinnies from JCP with gift card and gorgeous NS Pottery necklace

#cheapgirlfashion

an awesome job where I'm surrounded by the smell of cupcakes, good music and enough free time to answer emails

oh, and a boss who will leave to buy me a latte when it's cold out! 

this pretty headband from All Glorious Within

a big beautiful dog park with breathtaking views

and an awesome friend to walk through it with

What are you grateful for this week?

Little Bits of Happiness

So while I'm in the process of gathering 

all of our photos from the past week, 

I thought I'd share a couple of non related things.

Stay tuned to hear about spring break :)

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I've had some amazing luck thrifting recently

Every thing here I've gotten for $5 or less!

a lovely new mint/aqua bag for springtime

 three new basic tops: coral stripes, ruffled turquoise

and textured white 

this espresso machine was $5 and works like a dream.

hallelujah!

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I got a haircut! 

It's not a totally dramatic difference, 

but my hair feels lighter and healthier with its new layers. 

Before: long, heavy and bland

After: still long, lighter and layered

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 I got an iPhone. 

It's been more than two years since I bought my last one 

and I'm so proud of myself for sticking it out.

I also may cease to interact with people in real life 

because I can live on this phone.

Any app suggestions??

Anyone think they can beat me at Scramble with Friends? 

Because I'm pretty legit.

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After my haircut, I stopped into Old Navy 

and fell in love with some pretty floral dresses.

I didn't buy them but goodness, aren't they lovely?

I'm pretty sure I'll go back for that second one.

It's perfect for Easter!

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I'm going to visit my dear sister Lindsey this weekend

so we can go see The Hunger Games at midnight!

I'm super excited for the premiere 

and to see my baby sis again

(I do know that she's 21 and not a baby)

I haven't been able to visit her since she transferred schools 

so this is a big deal!

Anyone else braving the midnight crowds?!

Hope y'all have a beautiful week!

Little Things

The past couple weeks, there have been some super sweet

little things that made my days brighter!

1.  Free Dr Pepper T shirt at P Terry's. Bittersweet, as I was super excited to get my free T shirt, but am really sad about the end of the Dublin Dr Pepper era. 

2. New Toms! It was definitely time- these were a totally different colors and I was rockin an awesome hole by my big toe. Thanks Brittany!

3. A visit with sweet friend. 

I was so glad I got to make a surprise trip to Madisonville for  Dallas's birthday!

4. Family style roommate dinner at Carino's (yum!) 

and the completion of our 20 week Bible study.

5. GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!

I've only eaten two boxes so far.

These are my faves!

 

6. Awesome students who honor Christ in their extracurriculars

by praying with their teammates

being good sports

and always speaking encouragement

It has been an honor to go support them in their competitions!

(Steven, Jon and Alexis pictured)

Linking up with Lindsay at Hello Hue!