#1 I really shouldn't number these, since I don't really love one more than the other, I just like order. You could say I'm a bit of a proponent for introverts, since I am one. I remember I took a personality test (Myers-Briggs) in my AP psychology class in high school and I was honestly shocked when I found out I was in the introversion category by a large degree. This probably came by no surprise to my parents, since all during my youth I treasured my alone time. However, to my teenage self I think I bought into the idea that the ideal characteristics, especially as a teen girl, were being bubbly, outgoing and fun-loving. So I was determined to change. There's nothing wrong in teaching myself to be more outgoing, the mission sure did that for me. However, I don't think it is wise to try to change one's personality. Luckily in my years since high school I have gained some wisdom and I'm much more comfortable in my introvert skin. Anyway, I came across this TedTalk by Susan Cain concerning her research about introverts. I love it so much. I can definitely relate.
#2 This love is a bit more trivial than the last, but still holds a place in my heart. So I really love cute, colorful front doors. So much that I found myself during my last trip to England taking multiple pictures of people's darling doors. How creepy is that, some tourist girl taking pictures of your front door? But really, English villages have the most charming entryways, so who can blame me? My front door is anything but charming, since we are in a rental. However, someday I'm going to have a front door like one of these. I found this website on pinterest this week and it just made me so happy.
#3 I've always enjoyed a Taylor Swift tune here and there and I've always respected her as a musician since she writes all of her own music. However, I've never been able to listen to her stuff on repeat, because her songs sometimes sounded too similar to me. I only have a few of her songs in my music library because of this dilemma. That is until I started listening to her new album Red on YouTube this past week. I've become a huge fan, so much that I plan on buying the album at some point this week. Who knew?
#4 This past weekend we were hit by a huge snowstorm. We easily got over a foot and a half in 48 hours. After being cooped up all day, Danny announced Saturday evening that he was hungry and needed to get out. I agreed. We bundled up and left into the snowy night on what we decided was going to be an adventure. We found ourselves driving at slow speeds among a flurry of fat snowflakes to track down pie, the snack of choice for the evening. Our trek ended at Marie Calendar's, because I insisted it would provide more tantalizing pies than those found at the grocery store. Unfortunately they were out of pumpkin, our first choice. We went with the over priced double cream blueberry which turned out oh-so-good. I realize this broke my streak of no sugary treats. (I didn't have any for August, September and most of October.) However, I really love spontaneous outings with my husband, especially if it involves pie.
#2 This love is a bit more trivial than the last, but still holds a place in my heart. So I really love cute, colorful front doors. So much that I found myself during my last trip to England taking multiple pictures of people's darling doors. How creepy is that, some tourist girl taking pictures of your front door? But really, English villages have the most charming entryways, so who can blame me? My front door is anything but charming, since we are in a rental. However, someday I'm going to have a front door like one of these. I found this website on pinterest this week and it just made me so happy.
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| Evidence of my UK door picture-taking days. I really need to go back. That's not a want, it's a need. |
#3 I've always enjoyed a Taylor Swift tune here and there and I've always respected her as a musician since she writes all of her own music. However, I've never been able to listen to her stuff on repeat, because her songs sometimes sounded too similar to me. I only have a few of her songs in my music library because of this dilemma. That is until I started listening to her new album Red on YouTube this past week. I've become a huge fan, so much that I plan on buying the album at some point this week. Who knew?
#4 This past weekend we were hit by a huge snowstorm. We easily got over a foot and a half in 48 hours. After being cooped up all day, Danny announced Saturday evening that he was hungry and needed to get out. I agreed. We bundled up and left into the snowy night on what we decided was going to be an adventure. We found ourselves driving at slow speeds among a flurry of fat snowflakes to track down pie, the snack of choice for the evening. Our trek ended at Marie Calendar's, because I insisted it would provide more tantalizing pies than those found at the grocery store. Unfortunately they were out of pumpkin, our first choice. We went with the over priced double cream blueberry which turned out oh-so-good. I realize this broke my streak of no sugary treats. (I didn't have any for August, September and most of October.) However, I really love spontaneous outings with my husband, especially if it involves pie.
The blueberry pie sounds so good. My favorite pie at Marie Calendars is sour cream lemon.
ReplyDeleteErin - I've had their sour cream pies before, but I don't know if I've tried the lemon. I'll have to put that on our list the next time we go on a pie run.
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