currently.

i am currently....
1. missing her so much. sometimes i just want and need her around.
2. loving this shower gel. no need for perfume after using this heavenly scent.
3. thankful i don't have to drive in the snow. {be safe, utah friends!}
4. wondering about this whole vine thing. i'm slightly intrigued and confused.
          *insert all of your thoughts on this topic here. i'm curious what you think.
5. learning to love water. unfortunately, it's not my favorite.
6. wishing there was a "slow down" button for life. it's passing too fast.
7. craving greek yogurt. it's a toss up for whether this one, or this one is my favorite at the moment.
8. wondering why i seem to overbook myself, when being super busy seems to stress me out. 
9. obsessed and addicted to my fireplace. a fire every morning is a necessity nowadays. 
10. in the mood for lots of t.v. this is so out of character for me. 

tuesday is already here, just like that.
thank goodness monday is over- it was a long one.
i'm currently wishing this week goes by quickly.
to help the time pass- i plan on catching up on all of your cute blogs,
so i can stay current with what your darling lives consist of.
xoxo

happiness in ten.

then things that make me terribly happy:

{as of right this very moment}

1. signs that fall is soon to arrive; 

cooler weather, pumpkin scents and a few crunchy leaves have fallen.

2. this lipgloss in the shade ample pink . it's my go to color.

3. emails from elder carlson. he melts my heart with his happiness.

4. almond butter on toast. 

5.fall's rich and saturated colors: plum, jade and cobalt.

6. anything aztec. i'm in an indian kick lately.

7. being a red head; it's so different and fun for a change.

8. puppy shopping... i think we may be onto something. ;)

9. teaching my students who practice hard and have a true love for the piano.
it really does make all the difference. 

10. inside joke and names with lovebird. he has me laughing awfully hard lately.

what is on your list of happy things right now?

do tell.  

necessities.

{source. p.s. don't you just love her!?}

five things i just can't live without:

{at least for now}

1. neutrogena sun screen. the absolute best.

doesn't clog pores, lightly scented and blocks those harmful rays.

what could be better? nothing.

2. salmon. it's my new go to dinner and lunch, for that matter.

lovebird and i have mastered a delicious way of grilling those bad boys-

 thanks to papa carlson for showing us his tricks. 

simply delicious, mouthwatering and irresistible.
3. burt's bee chapstick. {grapefruit flavor, please!}

known fact: i have a secret stash of burt's bee chapstick tucked away at all times.

i'm never without it, literally.

4. bikinis. yes, you heard me correctly.

i've been living in one all summer long; pool day after pool day. 

right now, i have to steer clear of the clearance bathing suits in target,

or else i'd be coming home with armfuls of them. 

5. longchamp bag. i'm convinced every girl needs one.

so practical, fashionable and the perfect size.

don't let it's simplicity fool you. 

one tip: given it's large open pocket, keep things organized inside. lots of little bags! 

go on, tell me something you can't live with out.

at least, for the moment. 

my little happenings.

lately i have been...

 going to bed with my hair wet. 

 using clorox wipes like they are going out of style.

eating too many baked goods. 

beyond eager to see the hunger games. 

been chewing dentyne fire "spicy cinnamon" gum. 

{this is very unusual for me. i'm a peppermint girl.}

painting my nails soft colors.

writing lots of letters to all sorts of people in all sorts of places.

factoring way to many numbers in math.

eating fage yogurt with granola for breakfast.

parting my hair down the middle.

booking flights home for summer weddings. 

{yes, plural. several weddings this summer.}

talking in my sleep. or so lovebird claims. 

craving chocolate covered cinnamon bears.

wearing lovebird's clothes to dance.

drinking ginger ale.

speaking bulgarian with lovebird. 

{okay, rather struggling to speak it.}

dreaming of an adventure. a romantic one.

making lovely new blogging friends.

and been welcoming spring in with coral lips. 

what have you been up to lately?

happy friday.

the weekend is finally here. 

{i'm currently jumping for joy}

xoxo

ten happy things:

the little things that make life beautiful {as of late}:

1. holidays that insist on me wearing my favorite color: green.

2. cadburry eggs and girl scout cookies.

3. homemade banana bread with whole wheat flour. yum.

4.  getting a little package in the mail from little brother:

{a t-shirt with the mexican flag. too cute and funny. oh, and something for my smash book too}

5. watching downton abbey with lovebird. [every night.]

we are a bit addicted.

it's apparent we are quite connected to the characters:

we both looked over at each other with tears in our eyes after a death in the episode.

6. washing my face with the {trendy} mia. 

there's a reason it is trendy: it works wonders. 

7. the saying "brunettes have more fun".

it's fun being on the dark side for once. pun intended.  

8. the lovely peter pan collar.

i think it is so feminine and classy.

{i love this, this and this one. i want them all.}

9. wearing my hunter boots like they're going out of style.

thank you, rain.

10. warm weather for the mere purpose of not having cracked/dry hands.

you have no idea what my poor hands have looked like.

this is a true blessing. 

as of late

as of late...

i am a political enthusiast. 

i dream of taking naps. but, i never actually do.

i am in a constant state of craving for cucumbers. weird, i know.

i wear gold. only gold. thanks to my new necklace. 

i am a bit too stressed for my liking. rather, short of time.

i find humor in the embarrassing moments of my life. this is very rare for me.

i am constantly wishing for a cool fall breeze to come whooshing by. 

i am dying to go on what i like to call, a second honeymoon.

i overdosed on buying stationary yesterday. 

i find joy in practicing the piano.

i listen to NPR every second i am near a radio.

i envy long thick hair. 

i dig the fall make up trends. pumpkin lips. 

and i feel the need to volunteer somewhere.