17 things...

Something I love about photos is the concept of them being a time capsule of memories! I think the same thing can be said about writing. One of my favorite things is reading old blog posts and looking through pictures that I treasured at different seasons in life.

Seventeen has brought alot of joy and new things and new beginnings, and I thought it'd be super fun to share 17 things that have made my year. (This idea originally came from Elise Joy who shares things & moments...17 moments are comin' soon!) :)

-this bar necklace / lately I've been absolutely obsessed with jewelry having a meaning and the reason I wear and love this necklace is because it was a gift from my sister and her then fiancee. I remember having a few talks with him afterwards and her, and it's a reminder that they pray for me daily and that is such a beautiful thought to carry with me everyday! I cannot find the original because I lost the packaging about two minutes after I got the necklace but Made By Mary has some beautiful similar ones! It made me so sad that I broke it a few days ago at work...so I'll be fixing it super soon!

-journaling Bible / I cannot get over what a game-changer having a notebook of sorts in my daily devotions. Instead of cramping my handwriting in the teensy margins, last year I invested in a NASB journaling Bible. I use She Reads Truth (more on that in just a bit!) and they often share thoughts that I love to keep in my Bible when I look over texts. I also love to connect passages and the margins are just great for writing notes from the sermons or what I've been learning. Couldn't more highly recommend!

-old navy / my closet is slowly and surely filling up with their pieces, and I'm not mad.

-uninvited / one of my favorite books in the whole wide world after my Bible. life changing, for sure! Lysa TerKeurst is a gem.

-my Canon 6D / Sav is my buddy forever, unless I ever choose to invest again. But right now, I'm so happy with her!

-She Reads Truth / this past year, I've made a real effort (that the Lord has blessed!!!) to read the Word more. I think I saw either Hilary Johnson or Mary Kate Robertson using She Reads Truth and I've been hooked ever since. Their theology is sound and their free plans are some of my favorite and truly make me want to read the Bible more! Right now I'm doing a 365 plan that is teaching me so much because I don't have any devotional to go with it, and as much as I miss having one, it's good to just settle in and read.

-free sheet music / as I transition from studying piano privately to studying by myself, IMSLP is my favorite for legally free classical music. whoop whoop!

-aidell's chicken meatballs / healthy chicken meatballs? in Italian, Buffalo, and Carmelized Onion? Enough said.

-simple makeup / if I told my freshman self I like to look pretty natural (with my fair share of "ooh let's look glam!!!" days) she woulda laughed in my face. I've been trying to invest in nicer makeup (laugh with me 'cause I still buy E.L.F.!) but I find what works for me and just stick with it. (You can find all the deets for my makeup at the bottom. If you're not into that, that's okay. :)

-orange shoes / after what, 17 years? I'm finally figuring out my style. I've been loving these orange Nikes since I saw Mary Kate Robertson wear them and I found them at Goodwill for $5. They're my favorite...so light and comfy! I love the minimalist feel, however, when I injured my foot it supported it enough to where it felt so good. I have the Nike Free RN Flyknits!

-raspberry fig bars / I've been obsessed. enough said.

-my water bottle collection / has grown and continues to.

-lipsticks / I have an Estee Lauder berry colored gloss and a rose colored one that I'm equally obsessed with.

-essential oils / forever and always a fan. I love my peppermint, lavender, and lemon!

-jumpsuit / this old navy cami jumpsuit is the best for working at Russ' since I can just throw it on with a sweater and be comfy all day! I'm 5' and I wear a size S for reference.

-Adam Young film scores&soundtracks / just put these on while you work and smile. thank me later. the story behind them is super super cool. you can read it here.

-barre and yoga and weights and being healthy / 17 has been a game changer in the health world for me, and for that I continue to be so thankful!

LINKS:

maybelline mascara, (I've tried a few for my short teensy lashes and my sister uses this and I'm fully convinced.) covergirl mascara, (light and pretty) elf blush & bronzer duo in st. lucia (great for my warmer asian skin tone), elf eyeliners (1, 2)