Friday, how SWEET the sound! You guys know that I am a
naturally early riser, but I am so looking forward to not having to set an alarm
tomorrow, and just waking up when my body wakes me up. It is also such a relief
to not have to drive home to Houston
this weekend – it is my first weekend in Austin since the very beginning of
April. It’s been a whirlwind!
Anyway, let’s move on with another rendition of Things I’m
Loving Friday. This just might take the place of Survey Sunday (since I have
clearly taken a break from that one), so it’s something new to look forward to.
Harry Potter
Stamps
I can thank my volleyball coach for letting me in on this
little secret. She knows that I am, and I will certainly not deny this, a huge
Harry Potter nerd, so when she found out about the USPS release of limited
edition Harry Potter Forever stamps, she quickly informed me. I wasted no time
in ordering a packet of them, because I knew they would come in handy with my
love of letters. They have come in handy lately, as I have been writing some
thank-you notes here and there, so you better believe I have been using them to
stamp my letters. We may be 8 days away from graduation, but that doesn’t mean
I have to grow up, right?
20 Things I'd Tell My 2o-Something Self
I’m not sure if I’m truly a sentimental person, or the
fact that graduation is so close is getting to me. Maybe a little bit of both?
Whatever it is, I love reading articles such as this one, where people
who have been there, done that reflect on what they would say to their
20-year-old selves. This entire article is worth a read, but here were a few of
my favorite points:
1.
You can be good at lots of things.
I particularly liked this point
because English and fitness are two very different things. However, this blog
has allowed me to combine my love for the two. I’m allowed to be passionate
about both things; I don’t have to choose just one.
2.
Read the historical markers.
Savor even the seemingly insignificant
moments.
3.
People aren’t thinking of you nearly as much as
you think they are.
This one hit home for me, as I
constantly struggle with the idea that I have to live up to certain expectations
that no one but myself has placed on me. And what’s more, it’s not that people
don’t care, but they are far more
worried about their own problems.
4.
At the end of the day, it’s between you and God.
Life is fleeting. God is not.
I told myself that after my half marathon, I would treat
myself to a new pair of running shoes. So, when Dylan and I found ourselves at
Dick’s Sporting Goods one afternoon, I couldn’t help but check out their
selection of running shoes. I tend to over-pronate when I run, which means I
require shoes with a little extra support (which typically cost a little extra
money). They’re well worth it, though, as these shoes are extremely comfortable,
provide that necessary support, and come in a very electric pink color. I have
never worn Brooks before, but I am slowly learning to step out of my comfort
zone, and not buy the first pair of shoes I try on.
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Elementary School
Friends
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in college, it’s that
keeping up with people is hard. It takes work. It’s not as easy as seeing your
friends every day at school, even if you do attend the same college. This is
the case with a lot of my old friends, as we are all so busy, and our schedules
just don’t quite match up. So, it is always nice when schedules match up, and you are able to enjoy some long-overdue catch-up time. It's even better when it happens by the lake on a beautiful evening!
Homemade Pop Tarts
Completion of the 15th grade calls for something sweet, right? Dylan NEVER lets me bake him anything, so when he said he would accept baked goods once he was finished with his last final, I was not going to pass up that opportunity. I was inspired by the homemade pop tarts at Ted's Bulletin in Washington D.C., and though mine certainly aren't that pretty, I was assured that they tasted good, and that's all that really matters, right? Recipe to come later today!
Enjoy your Friday - I hope it's a great one! Check back in a little later today for a new recipe!
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