It’s treat yourself Friday in Blog Everyday in May. Here’s what’s made me happy this week. 1. We have had sunshine and 70 degree weather two days in a row. Whoot whoot. Let’s ignore the thunderstorms on both days. 2. I started my new job this week, and I’m loving it so far (three whole days in). 3. My office also has a fantastic view of Pikes Peak. 4. On… View Post »
Colorado Springs hometown tourist
Y’all, I am all about being a hometown tourist. I tried to explain this to my husband and many friends from Northern Virginia who hadn’t explored DC since middle school. If you can explore and do fun things around your town, you might as well. Guide books and your local paper are great resources to find places to explore. Colorado Springs is a hometown tourist paradise. 1. We have Pikes… View Post »
Recent Reads – May 2015
The Queen’s Bed: An Intimate History of Elizabeth’s Court – Anna Whitelock I recently finished The Queen’s Bed: An Intimate History of Elizabeth’s Court by Anna Whitelock. This particular work focuses on the women who formed the inner circle of Elizabeth I. In the 45-ish years Elizabeth ruled England, only 28 women had the honor of serving her personally. It’s interesting to pull back the curtain and view how these… View Post »
Love is…
The Greeks famously had four words for love. Love is a many splendored thing. Love lifts us up where we belong. All you need is love. True story: we actually used a quote from “Moulin Rouge” on the notes in our welcome wedding bags. If you didn’t know already we were cool, there’s your proof. Love is spending one weekend with Mac out of six and counting down till the next… View Post »
My summer bucket list
Mac’s block leave dates have been confirmed, so we’re actually planning our vacation. Our last proper vacation was two years ago, and we’re excited for another trip. And it’s one of the things on my summer bucket list. 1. Enjoy the sunshine, if it ever stops raining. 2. Try the new smores Oreos. We don’t have a fire pit or a backyard, so these will have to make do. 3…. View Post »
Beauty
Beauty is a very important facet in today’s society. We have tons of products, clothes, and companies to help us achieve what we think is or what society has deemed beautiful. To me, personal beauty is more than just outward looks. Beauty is a way of mind and a lifestyle. You are only as beautiful as you think yourself to be. Sadly, some people put too much stock (in my… View Post »