my day in iPhone pictures

This was April 3rd. It was Ema's 19th birthday. They spelled her name right on her drink even though I didn't ask for one 'm'. I accidentally discovered the coolest way to peel a clementine. It was beautiful but pretty chilly out. We went to the lake to go slack lining and had the best time. Then we got amazing chocolate covered dessert (no photos, oops).The end. 

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Ten for Tuesday

1. My feet will walk in at least three countries this year. 

2. I have spent way too long today reorganizing my Pinterest. No regrets- I'm on break (so I can do whatever I want) & it is going to be so pretty... not even done yet.

3. Between one day in January and one yesterday, I put together at least 7 trash bags full of clothes to giveaway. 

4. By the time I wake up in the morning, there will be a whole foot of snow in my city. Loving every bit of it, from indoors that is. 

5. I always forget how much I love skiing. On Saturday, my highest speed was 40mph...ooh. 

6. It is hard coming up with 10 things... maybe I should try a theme next time. 

7. I am trying to figure out what direction I want to go with this blog. I'm asking myself tough questions to figure it out, like this, "What do I have to say, anyway?" 

8. Being lazy and trapped indoors by a snowstorm all day is one of my favorite things ever.

9. I like reading again. Up next, writing. I used to love that too... one step at a time. 

10. Making lists like this that are so all over the place and random probably makes me sound like a mental person. I kind of am. 

Spring Break Likes {Part 1}

I have been home for a full week now! Loving spring break so far. This week has been crazy, next will be more restful as the boyfriend and best friend go back to school Sunday... cue the *awww*... I have been doing a LOT of visiting, adventuring, eating, and shopping. And surprisingly, not enough sleeping. That for sure will change next week, I need to catch up! Here are some things I've been reading/watching/listening to so far on break, let me know in the comments what your likes are at the moment! :)

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1. 20 Hair Tutorials by "A Beautiful Mess" Blog

I definitely need to try some of these out soon! 

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2. Kellyn's post about our adventure to Rock Rimmon 

It was so so fun, and I'm glad she captured so many pictures! From left to right that is Joseph, Kellyn, me, Zach (the boyfriend, if any readers were wondering), and Ema (the roomie, of course). Love you guys! PS. Check out the rest of Kellyn's blog in the source link below the picture!

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3. Taylor Swift's "22" video

If your a fan, this needs no explanation. If you are not, you will receive no apology. Goodness, I miss my full bangs. They will make their return on Monday, I believe. Blessed to have a roomie/hairdresser on call, haha!

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4. Bloglovin' 

I have had an account for awhile now, but quickly set everything up when I heard that they're getting rid of Google Reader! To import your blogs from Google Reader to Bloglovin', click here.

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5. My new Kindle! 

I just got a Kindle Paperwhite, mostly to get some ebooks for next semester, but at the moment I am having so much fun with it! I know it will help me get back to bookworm status, something I held through most of my childhood.

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Fingers crossed I remember to add 5 more *likes* next week! 

Emily

{update}

GUYS. Blogging in college is hard. I hate starting every post with "Aw, gee, guess I haven't posted in three weeks... shame!" But this is becoming my reality, and I'm okay with it. I love blogging, so I'll keep doing it. Even if that means only a few posts each month, they'll be the kind of posts I want to be putting out there- a variety of sharing what God is doing in my life, thankfulness, bragging on the amazing people I have in my life, and tons of pictures of all the things I've been up to. 

God is teaching me SO much. I have been so encouraged and challenged by a million different things lately. I have a post in the works (okay, in my brain... soon to be in my drafts folder) about some of those things. 

Habits is a word that's been floating through my mind lately- getting rid of the old ones and forming better ones to take their place. Again, more on this in a later post. 

I have a WICKED HUGE announcement coming super super soon. Lots of you probably know what it is... because frankly I just can't shut up about it. A hint? I am checking a really big item off my bucket list this year. 

Spring Break is on its way! I fly back to NH on Friday night.

Today I found out I had a midterm on Thursday... just when I thought I was one small quiz away from freedom! Oh well. Still close! 

Tomorrow is Moody's Day of Prayer, and I am so excited to experience it for the first time. The Gospel Choir I am a part of is leading the whole required afternoon session, which is going to be so amazing, we have such wonderful songs this semester. Not gunna lie, I cry every time we do this set. ALSO, I get to solo lead one of the worship songs we're singing! If somebody gets it on video, I can share it here! :) 

Literally seriously goodness gracious I am so blessed. 

I got a job!! I am working for a childcare company that gives me the opportunity to work as little/much as I want. It is such a godsend. I may not get a chance to be assigned to a job until after spring break, but I am so grateful to have a source of extra income and can see how God's timing was perfect in the process of applying. 

Well, I am off to get a coffee before my 4 hour class (with a dinner break in the middle, so a five hour marathon 3-8!)... it is much needed this week, even for a girl who is determined not to be addicted to caffeine. 

Thanks for reading my ramblings, much love to you if you made it this far! 

-Emily

PS. look out for a February playlist soon! I will probably post it tonight during one of my class breaks. 

{February 17}

watching---> New Girl, the first season of Community on Cucirca, lots of cooking shows on Hulu, and various other shows during this resty/always-drowsy-from-Benadryl couple of days (more on my recent medical escapades soon...)

reading---> some amazing books for my classes, Jesus Calling, and The Casual Vacancy.

listening---> street noise, floor noise, roommate sniffles, and Spotify on shuffle. this second it is Mumford and Sons' Holland Road

making---> plans and dreaming dreams

feeling---> rather weak, still in recovery mode. but SO much better. also thoughtful and sentimental... as well as  slightly grumpy, too, but at least I can blame that on the meds they have me on.

planning---> an adventure for next semester... again, stay tuned!

loving---> relaxation and the things God is teaching me in these moments of both stress and silence

--Emily

P.S. Thanks for bearing with me these last few weeks of mild blog neglect, crazy stories coming your way this week or next! Meanwhile, keep up with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest! Let me know if you follow me on any of those places, I'd love to follow back :) 

Late Night Letters

I normally do this on Fridays, but inspiration struck while I was procrastinating writing a paper... typical. So tonight I wrote letters.

Dear Zach, you're the best- even though you said my glitter phone case was dumb and told me about Jon Foreman and Noah Gunderson coming to Chicago on a night I can't go. But really... you're great. I think I'll keep you. 

Dear blank wall next to my bed, I'm going to cover you with something. You're driving me crazy.

Dear Ema, I missed you this weekend. It was so quiet! I don't think I can ever live alone... ever. 

Dear Justin Bieber, your acoustic stuff? It's surprisingly so good. Do more. 

Dear 3 North (my dorm floor), I feel SO blessed to know all of you. This week I realized how God has provided us with such a life-filled community. In the middle of missing people from home and searching for the right church, we have each other as a community to turn to for encouragement & prayer. 

Dear God, you are so good. So so so good. Help me remember that and have more "Selah" moments.

Goodnight!