LATELY...

{The entryway of the 2015 Serenbe Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Designer Showhouse. I thought this space was really beautiful and well done... }

It's me! It's me! How are ya? I know it's been almost a month since I've checked in, so let me tell you whats been up - in four words. I've been having fun. I was super busy with work for a few weeks there, but other than that my priorities have been tending to friendships during unplanned last minute dinners, lunches and outings, planning and hosting a massive baby shower for a really good friend, working out, reading (I'm currently reading this), testing recipes, laying in bed - under the covers and all - at 2PM on Saturday afternoon watching documentaries and other things on TV that I thought I would NEVER watch (Empire is my JAM!), and not ignoring my body when it tells me it wants to go to bed at 9PM instead of 11PM. By the time all that was done (plus other things that aren't listed), blogging kinda came last on my to-do list. And I honestly have to say that my lack of additional computer time on weeknights and weekends has afforded me an insane amount of extra energy - and it feels quite nice. Do I still love blogging?? I've thought a lot about that and the answer is absolutely yes... I know it's yes because I really do feel like a part of me is absent when I'm not being creative in this way. BUT - I'll be honest in that these days I'm focusing more on how I manage and prioritize the little free time I have after work - which is something I haven't been consistently serious about doing in a really long time. I have a super long list (literally) of things I want to share with you here. And I will, but I'm going to take my time and slowly reintroduce and ease myself back into this space - and do things here only when it feels right to do so. I hope that's ok!! :) I just want to be honest about my feelings! In the meantime, here are a few fun moments I've had over the past few weeks. Thanks so much for hanging in there with me! 

{My love for clean eating has grown exponentially lately and this cookbook, "Clean Green Eats" by Candice Kumai has inspired me even more. The combination of ingredients and flavors in her recipes are so creative and SO good! I highly recommend it - especially if you need some new ideas for fresh, quick, and healthy meals that actually taste good! }

{A simple, yet precious card I gave a dear friend who is so excited to be expecting her first baby after a long while of trying... Prayers are always answered. }

{This might not look like much, but this simple pimento grilled cheese sandwich from Blue Eyed Daisy is one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches I've ever had... }

{A beautiful home under construction in Serenbe that reminded me of what I pray for - a home with a front porch that I can sit on with my future husband as we watch our children play in the yard. I know prayers are always answered... }

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