This past Sunday was absolutely gorgeous as the sun was out, it was in the high 30's, and there was a fresh pile of soft wet snow on the ground. We walked about a mile through the park, shuffling in our heavy snow boots through the slush, and trying to get as close as we could to the many geese whom we thought of as our little friends. Although the ground was cold and wet, the sun was warm. After our noses and cheeks became red and our hands felt like icicles we stopped at a cafe for cider and tea, grinning and smiling because sometimes, winter can be pretty after all. shirt - express // necklace - vintage // blanket cardigan - anthropologie; available in gray here // jeans - marshalls (old); I like these // bag - urbanoutfitters; in another post here as reversed side // snow boots - sorel
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Saturday at Chelsea Market
My weekend can be summed up with food, the Oscars, and hanging out in Chelsea Market and Flea. Kyle and I love going there because it has food vendors, restaurants, vintage shops, and lots to see and check out. It was a perfect alternative to staying indoors on the snowy and slushy Saturday, and we even found some cool art to decorate our apartment!
Have a happy Monday and a great start to your week!
How to live with intention
One of my goals for this year is to live more intentionally in everyday life. I want to make the most of each day, since the older I get the faster the days seem to go by. It becomes easy to shut off part of the mind and settle in a routine, counting down to the weekends. I want to cherish each moment of every day, and never forget to live life truly to its fullest potential.
Here is a quick list of ways to make the most of daily life:
-actively seek God's will when making decisions, nurture and pursue a deeper relationship with Him -do more of what makes you feel fulfilled (i.e. create...daily!)
-don't live for the weekends, live for everyday (even Mondays!)
-pray often
-be kind to strangers (and coworkers)
-go to bed earlier, so you can...
-wake up earlier than necessary, eat a good breakfast, reflect on the days activities
-actively think of new ways to be romantic to spouse (or significant other)
-treat your body as a temple: challenge yourself through exercise, be conscious of the food you eat
-stay in touch with family, call often
-travel more
-do whatever gives you energy, whatever makes you feel alive (for me, it is photographing, writing)
-complain less, focus on the good things
-watch less tv during free time, (to wind down, instead try reading, playing a musical instrument, going on a walk or journaling)
-dream big on a daily basis, and then make specific goals to help it come true
"...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." - Philippians 4:8