Looks like I’m keeping my New Year’s resolution of posting these on time so that Ashely doesn’t kick me out of the program! Coming to you live from my bed while we wait for our second “snowstorm” of the year to come. This crazy weather has led to some really sweet moments and frustrating schedule changes. I am someone who thrives in structure and routine, therefore class being cancelled and remote work days has messed with me getting back into my groove this semester. However, I was able to add an extra day to my annual family ski trip last weekend that really worked out in my favor, especially since Virginia actually got a lot of snow. Made for an awesome pow day!
I mentioned briefly at the end of my last blog that I got engaged! It is true! Simas proposed on December 28th, I said yes and it was the best day ever! He truly thought of everything, planned so intentionally, had my whole family and many friends in on it and they all did INCREDIBLE jobs keeping their secrets from me and making me feel crazy. I don’t even think about the stress of pre-engagement anymore because I am overwhelmed with joy and love from the people around us! With that being said, wedding planning does it exist, and I am trying my best to be productive while not letting it distract me from my fellows experience. These 9 months are precious and deeply important to me. I am learning to hold being both a fellow and a bride— setting the right boundaries with planning while giving myself space to be excited and dream. I am feeling incredibly grateful for the gifts the Lord’s given me in this time and for what’s to come.
Okay wedding stuff DONE. Now I would like for this month’s blog to be a R.E.P.O.R.T.
Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, Treating. Let’s go:
R(reading)- Genesis and Gender for Nick’s class. It is a really interesting read so far and I’m excited and intrigued to hear more of our discussions in class.
E(eating)- Ramen, specifically when you’re sick. Unfortanuetly I did fall victim to whatever illness is constantly going around, and last week I barely had a voice. Simas and I went to a ramen resturant after we got home from Virginia and it was perfect.
P(playing)- In the snow / going snowboarding with my family and Simas! We all have the best time on the mountain together.
O(obsessing)- My host family! They are the best best best. We had my bff Emma over for family dinner on Thursday night and we stayed up until 10pm just chatting and hanging. I love how comfortable they’ve made their home feel and how fun it is to me around them. They cheer me on so well.
R(recommending)- Having a slumber party with your besties/fellows. We slept over at Maddie Graces’s house and went to Sola in the morning and it was just the sweetest bonding time with them. My soul needed it!
T(treating)- Buying coffee. It will always be buying coffee for me. Right now the craving is often Iris, iced cherry marzipan latte with oat milk. Or if it’s Jubala, a flat white with almond syrup and of course, oat milk.
That’s all for now folks.
Until next time,
Carsyn