Friday Favorites, 3.22.2024.

 

Happy Friday, friends, and Happy March! I'm linking up with Andrea and Erika for today's favorite blog post of the week. How was your week? Mine was really good, and I hope you can say the same! Before I get started, I want to say thank you again for the comments, emails, texts, and social media messages regarding Todd's surgery this morning. I appreciate all of you so very much, and it means so much to me that you would take the time to reach out to me to tell me that you were covering us in your prayers. Thank you! As you were waking up this morning, we were already at the hospital ready to get this day over with. 

On a lighter note, here are a few of my favorites from throughout this week...

The beautiful architecture at Anthropologie was my favorite from last weekend. I love arched windows/doors!

I've been using this little belt bag for two weeks now, and I love it so much! I love that it's small and convenient, and that I don't have to take it on and off a bunch, like I would a crossbody purse. It reminds me of when I carried a backpack purse all the time; I loved that thing, but the one downside was that it was behind me. I love the concept of it being close to my body, but on the front. I actually ordered another one last weekend on the TikTok shop, another belt bag that's a bit larger. I can't wait to show you! It was $14. 

I mentioned that I hadn't been part of a Bible study since the fall of 2023, and then I saw this on my memories yesterday. I loved seeing the reminder of years of my life spent studying God's word. I cleaned out all of my books and Bible studies a few years ago, and I got rid of most of these, just keeping a couple that really meant a lot to me whose authors I still enjoy studying with. Can I just say that I miss the old Beth Moore Bible studies? I haven't taken one by her in years, but the last time I did, I had a little check of discernment within me that prompted me to walk away from her studies. She's so different now than she used to be, but I miss the old her. I pray for the new version of her still today, because I think she needs prayer. I hate to see people getting hung up on the wrong thing and taking their eyes off of Jesus because of politics! (These statements might sound a bit controversial, but they come from a place of love and a discerning heart.) I'm not saying she isn't a believer, but her platform has has changed her. 

Having a dog wear a diaper isn't necessarily a favorite (it's actually a giant pain), but seeing Chloe in one is adorable. She's currently in heat. Did you know that veterinarians will no longer spay a female dog until she's gone through one complete cycle? They've determined it's not healthy for them, particularly in larger dogs, and especially in Golden Retrievers! Also, did you know that a cycle can last for around a month? We were told not to leave her unattended in the backyard; dogs will try to come into our backyard from miles away, because of their strong sense of smell! I may be crazy by then. She's actually really, really good and just stands there so politely while we put this on her and take it off for her to go outside. 

This night of dinner was a favorite! Air-fried peppers and onions, with smoked sausage and a smidge of fresh parmesan is a bi-monthly staple around here.

The Bible reading for this week has been my favorite!

...as are these precious Timehop memories. Drew owned this little squishy guy above, whom he named Sprite for obvious reasons. Oh, what I wouldn't give to revisit those days for a short time! 

This new curly hair product was a bit pricey, but it's my new favorite! My new record for not washing my hair is ten days. I wet it in every other shower, and when I completely submerge it, I condition the ends. Spritzing with water and spraying with this curl refresher works wonders!

I follow a few NYC accounts on IG, and this picture from one of them was my favorite!

While I don't think it's ever a great idea to have a library next to a bookstore, I am also glad that I have one there, because I borrowed this book on Tuesday while I was there. Max Lucado is one of my favorite authors, and even if the cover makes it look dated, the content inside is still relevant today. This is an excellent book! I hope to finish it this weekend while we take it easy after Todd's surgery. 

Casual days at work are my favorite! Ignore those spots you see on my hoodie, please. I made a mess with coffee that morning at work. 

Stuffing all these pretty eggs was my favorite this week, since we didn't have people coming in because of Spring break. The preschool has a big event coming up soon, so this was something they needed help with. 

Seeing these two precious friends meet outside the bookstore yesterday and study God's word together was a favorite! It instantly reminded me of Proverbs 27:9—Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.

My friend had these crosses leftover from some lesson prep she was working on for this week, and asked me if I wanted them. I wrote some verses and hung them on the counter; I have a stack of them on the counter for anyone else who wants to do the same for me to display them.

Creating things on Canva is my favorite! I made this pretty sign last week with 1 Peter 1:3 written out in a pretty script-style font. 

 Have you listened to this podcast yet? This will be one of my favorites from here on out!

We went to our favorite Mexican place for dinner last night! It was amazing. I got something called pollo fundido, which is thinly sliced chicken simmering on a hot plate with onions and mushrooms, and topped off with a bit of their white queso. Muy delicioso! Todd had his favorite street tacos with a mixture of chicken and chorizo, which he said is his favorite combination. 

Tell me something good from your week! I'd love to hear from you. Thanks for reading my blog today, friends! Love to all. 

P.S. For anyone joining in with us for the April edition of Currently, our prompts for next month will be what we're loving, looking forward to, buying, planting, and cleaning.