Happy Friday, friends! I hope you've had a great week; after last weekend and its theme of canceled plans, I was so excited to see sunshine when I woke up on Monday. The sun really does affect us, and so does the lack of it on gloomy days. I don't mind rain or cloudy days, but too many days of it in a row really start to mess with me. Needless to say, after a leisurely start to my day after a night of four hours of sleep, as soon as I was finished with catching up with all the things, I got dressed and left.
I jumped into my car with a snack and water, and headed to a local park to walk around this lake. Isn't it beautiful? It felt amazing to be outside in the fresh air and to have the sun shining down on me. When I first got there, I was regretting that I didn't ask a friend to join me, but as I started walking, I started praying. I haven't prayer walked in a long time, and I thoroughly enjoyed my first lap around the lake doing just that. I love being in nature and often feel closest to the Lord while outside gazing at His beautiful creation. Are you like this? I sat down after my first lap so that I could answer some text messages, and then my friend sent me a funny video that was really long, so I listened to that while I kept walking. That is my favorite kind of afternoon!
I started listening to this book while I was walking on Monday; an audiobook narrated by a favorite author is always a great idea!
The weather this week has been my favorite!
Time with my Abbey is my favorite! I ran errands with her last Sunday, which is my favorite thing to do.
A great list of favorites- babies, friends, fun, nature- does not get much better than that! Have a great weekend :).
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, girl. I wholeheartedly agree! I hope you have a great weekend! This time next week we'll be on our way to each other!
DeleteI loved being busy this week! Although now I feel like I will need at least a few hours at home sometime this weekend. Happy happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteI did too! I know...I prayed for you as soon as I woke up this morning, that God would give you strength for today. I know it'll be long, but exciting as well. I hope you get to enjoy some time there this weekend since the next two are out!
DeleteThose leggings look great! 7/8 and pockets? Awesome! It sounds like you've had a good week! Yes, the sun coming out really makes a difference!
ReplyDeleteYes! That's my favorite combination and they were under $10 each. Bonus! It has been a great week! I hope your day passes by quickly and that you enjoy the weekend, my friend!
DeleteSo much joy! You are looking amazing my friend. Those leggings are so cute too!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was impressed by them considering their low price. They fit so much better than the ones I usually wear! Happy Friday to you, my friend!
DeleteI feel the same about walking somewhere pretty and using the time to pray. It seems to just happen organically. You look great! I'm glad you saw the sun this week...enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteI used to do that pretty regularly, but it's been years. I can see myself doing this at least once a week from here on out; I have friends who do this in their neighborhoods, and I might start doing the same thing. What a good time to pray for and love on our neighbors, right? Thank you for that! I hope you got to see lots of sun as well, and that it continues to be there through the weekend. Happy Friday!
DeleteThat walk looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou would love it! If you ever want to come visit Marilyn and me in this area, you're welcome to stay with me. I'd love to show you all my favorite places here, and how fun would that be?!
DeleteOh that does sound like a lot of fun!
DeleteI always feel happy and motivated when the sun is shining! That lake is just beautiful and such a lovely place for a walk.
ReplyDeleteThose leggings look great on you, I always wear leggings around the house, they're so comfy.
I do too! It makes such a big difference, right? I think it's beautiful there. Thank you!
DeleteYou look great! You seem to be balancing all the things in your new life - work, friends, church, downtime - happy to see it! Walking outside is when I talk to God too, and solo walks are my favorite. Those pens are also my favorite, and this week my favorites were a Chinatown dumpling tour a friend created for my birthday, a long phone call with my son who is away at college, an art exhibit at a new to me gallery, and my new exercise class!
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