My roommate's gone, so this happened

I made a vlog for you all. Because I love you guys. I didn't even watch it after I recorded it because I knew I would delete it, so this is me, in my un-edited state.

How have you lovelies been? What have you been loving lately?

My people

College has been good so far. The people here are friendly and kind, but it's still not the same as being around people who know me. People who know how I act when I am stressed, what makes me happy, what my favorite foods are. People who just get me.

I know that the relationships I am building right now will blossom into deeper relationships after a time, but right now, I miss my people.

And that's okay

Soft wool yarn

Video chats

Fangirling

Colorful pens

Full pages in my planner

Watching Merlin

Sweatpants

New friends

Writing letters

Granola bars

learn // laugh // note to self // take the time // remember // scrumptious // make // and that's okay

autumn is my favorite

Autumn is my favorite. 

I could list all the reasons, but you could find those anywhere on Pinterest and Facebook. 

Sometimes I wish that no one else loved fall as much as I do so that nothing I say about it sounds cliche, but then I realize that there's a reason everyone loves fall. It's okay to enjoy something that others enjoy just as much if not more than I do. There's a reason those things are loved, things like tea, The Book Thief, vintage clothing, and teal. You don't have to like those things, but if you do, own it. Don't stay away from something you enjoy just because everyone else likes it. Swimming against the stream is important and it has it's place, but sometimes I need to remember to just love what I love and nevermind if everyone else loves it, too.

Autumn is my favorite.

lately...in list form

inspired by: light // smiles // laughter // soft yarn // Celtic Woman // the dedication of others // encouraging words

colors: teal // grass green // sunlit gold

desiring: growth // a challenge // a good year

satisfied with: my college choice // delicious food // stillness

anxious about: papers and exams // establishing and maintaining friendships // my ability to do well // getting my passport in time for my Israel trip

grateful for: God's provision // supportive family // amazing suitemate // chirping birds // good books

smelling: cafeteria food // fruity teas // freshly mowed grass // new notebooks 

reading: And the Shofar Blew by Francince Rivers // The Two Towers // books for school