I've been learning a lot this year, but I keep consistently going back to the quote that inspired me to start a one year bucket list and this blog; the quote that is inspiring me to do the finer things in life that are good for my soul!
"Enjoy the little things for one day you will look back and realize they were the big things."
I love eating chocolate, and it may sound ridiculous but I haven't done enough of that lately. This past weekend, I ate a delicious "Chocoholic" cupcake (check out Scratch Cupcakery) and a half bag of Brookside chocolate covered raspberries (potentially one of my favorite things on the planet!)
I'm becoming more of a tea drinker. I can't give up my morning coffee, but I've started to drink a daily cup of tea as well. Now, all I need are some beautiful pastries and the Queen of England to join me!
When people told me that I wouldn't have time to read for fun when I came to college, I thought it was a joke. Unfortunately, it's kind of true, but I've learned to make time for reading books and the newspaper because it makes me happy and I learn a lot through reading. I was also told this year that the more you read, the better writer you become so I'm hoping that's true!!!
I love creative projects - I am taking a ceramics class and I LOVE putting in the extra work and going to work on new pots, vases, pitchers, whatever with my roommate or a lot of times by myself! I've also taken up painting again this year and it's become a new thing of mine to catch up on my favorite TV shows or watch movies and paint!
I've started to go on long runs a lot more this year, especially since January. The cold never bothered me anyway, so I ran outside a lot even in the slush, wind, and snow! It's been a good way to get fresh air outside, clear my head, and obviously, exercise!
And with that, I want to encourage you to start today and take on the small things in life that bring you joy!
-Courage, dear heart. C.S. Lewis
Lexi