...dwelling over this verse in Habakkuk.
...in need of a new pair of headphones. Both of mine have seen better days and it's getting a little old to have to twist and turn the jack to get sound in both ears.
...excited about 2014 and all of the blessings, adventures, and challenges it has to offer.
...eating homemade sourdough bread. My sister makes THE best artisan sourdough bread (from her own starter, too!) and it's mouth-wateringly good. Like really good.
...waiting for TV to come back. If this is a sign of how lame I am, then so be it. I know that they're all back and running, but I just kind of wish they were on every single day. I guess I need to practice patience?
...feeling cozy. Is that even a feeling? Well, it is if you ask me. I have a huge craving to curl up under a huge blanket on my favorite end of the sofa and read, write, and listen to Pandora.
...reading Cold Tangerines by Shauna Niequist. Shauna's one of my favorite authors (and yes, I will refer to her like my next door neighbor) and after finishing Bittersweet, I knew I had to read her other books.
...loving Mary Beth's blog. Each post is written so beautifully; I find myself falling in love with her writing with each post she writes--this one being one of my all time faves.
...watching Parenthood. Need I say more?
...photographing everything. I got myself the lovely Canon 60D for Christmas and couldn't be more excited to see where/what/who I'll photograph this year. It's a much heavier camera than my old Rebel XS, but it's a good heavy and I'm ready to take on this year with a new buddy to document each moment with.
...thinking about getting older. January is my birthday month (hip, hip, hooray!). One of my favorite parts about having a January birthday is the newness that comes with the New Year. I'm actually a little excited to turn one year older this time around and it's a good--albeit strange--feeling.
So tell me, what are you up to currently?
Love that whole series!
ReplyDeleteReally? That's good to hear! I've heard mixed reviews on the last book, but I loved the first book and am excited to see what happens next. :) I'm also excited to see how they make the movie, too!
DeleteEeeeeep! I'm reading Insurgent right now! Serioulsy can't put these books down. I read the first one within 24 hours. Hahah! I'm really nervous about how the series might end...Sigh. I'll find out soon enough! ;)
ReplyDeleteSame! I haven't read the others yet, but once I started reading Divergent, I just couldn't put it down. It was a great quick read and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes next! And as for the ending, I've heard good reviews and bad. I'm excited to see for myself, though! :)
DeleteYay for the 60D! LOVE mine!!
ReplyDeleteSame here! Definitely one of the best (and most expensive) purchases I've made. I got mine used and without the lens (I use my 50mm still) but I love all that it has to offer and all that I still have yet to learn. :)
Deletei am on book three (allegiant) now. i really, really like this series, but a friend told me she hated the end of book three. i'm a little nervous!
ReplyDeletei ordered 'cold tangerines' last week. should i read 'bittersweet' first?
no - you are NOT lame because i'm anticipating the return of my tv shows, too!
i love that you are taking pictures of everything! that's how i was in the beginning. i feel that's the only way to learn -- lots of practice :)
[ ps: yay to being facebook friends! :) ]
I've heard good and bad reviews about the end of the series, too! But I'm excited to see what happens in Insurgent and Allegiant as well. I'm also excited to see how they make them into movies, too. :)
DeleteAnd I haven't read too much of Cold Tangerines yet, but I honestly don't think the order matters. Shauna is a brilliant writer so I'm excited to see how you like them!
Taking photos of everything is pretty much the story of my life. I feel like I'm an official blogger now, haha. :)
And hooray for being FB friends, too! I thought I'd make it official after reading your blog post. :)
I just added Cold Tangerines to my reading list!
ReplyDeleteIt's really good so far and I've only read the first few chapters--so excited to read the rest. :) Have you read any of Shauna's other books before?
DeleteI'm on the wait list for Divergent at the library. I saw a list of 16 books that are being made into movies this year and decided to read them all. Divergent is one of those books.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that's a good idea! I'm going to have to find that list! I love seeing how directors/producers interpret books and make them into movies, but I'm definitely one of those have-to-read-the-book-first-before-the-movie kind of girl. :) You'll have to let me know how you like Divergent!
DeleteI wish I could be photographing everything! I don't have a good camera so I pretend I can do it with my eyes, weird? And, homemade bread is the best!
ReplyDeleteUm, nope, that's not weird at all! There are so many times when I'm out and about and regret not lugging the old camera around with me. I, too, also pretend to take snapshots with my eyes and then I also try and mentally take notes for future potential photoshoots, too. :)
DeleteDivergent is on my list of things to read this year as well. And going off what Amber said, pretty much everyone I know that has read the trilogy didn't like the ending. So...yeah. haha
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Cold Tangerines, but it keeps popping up everywhere I go! Might have to add it to the list??
Parenthood = YES! You know I will always be a fan of that. :)
Awesome new camera and YAY for birthday month!! Woohoo!
Yeah, I've heard that a lot of people don't like the ending either but right now, I have no idea what that means. It actually makes me want to read them now and see how I like it for myself. :)
DeleteAnd you should definitely add Cold Tangerines to your list! I've seen it everywhere, too, and since I loved Shauna's other book (Bittersweet) I figured I had to read this one for myself. Have you read any of Shauna's books before? They're (or Bittersweet, at least) is written almost like a blog, with each chapter like a different blog post. I looove it. :)
And Parenthood is amazing. Although, I'm kind of secretly hoping Joel gets with the program soon. Oh, drama... :)
My mom was reading those books, she said they were good! I will have to check them out :)
ReplyDeletecold tangerines, so good! I was reading that book when I went to south Africa and then i lost it there, so i never finished it.
Yes, you will! I got my mom and sister to read Divergent after I finished it and now we're all waiting to get our hands on Insurgent (the second book in the series). :)
DeleteAnd you'll have to finish it! I forgot that you were in South Africa--that's too bad you lost it there! I cannot wait to read it all and Shauna's other book, too. :)
Love your list!!!! "Divergent" is on my book list for this year. CanNOT wait to get to it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really hope you get a chance to read Divergent! I'm excited to see how they make the movie as well as what happens in the rest of the book series, too.
Deletep.s. I totally had a fangirl moment when I saw you stopped by my blog. Actually, I'm still having that fangirl moment. So thank you times a million for stopping by!
I've thought about reading Divergent... I think I'll have to if they have your stamp of approval. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou should! I was a little hesitant to read it at first, but it was a really good + quick read, perfect for a stereotypical cold + rainy weekend. :)
Deletei HAVE to get on the divergent train! especially before the movie is released! :)
ReplyDeleteand sour dough bread! FEED ME!
i'm so excited to see all of the new photos you'e been taking latelY!!! :) :)
i love this post!! lots of fun new things you're doing!
YES, you do! It really is a great quick read and it was the perfect book for my young adult fiction loving self. And yes, you should also read it before the movie. Reading the books before the watching the movies is a must in my book (no pun intended). :)
DeleteAlso, homemade sourdough is the best. THE BEST.
I adore Parenthood! But tears, always
ReplyDeleteSame! You've got to watch that show prepared with kleenex and ugly tears, right? Normally I'm not a big drama girl, but I looove the Bravermans and honestly feel like I'm a part of their family. :)
DeleteStumbled upon your blog & just wanted to say how gorgeous it is :)
ReplyDeleteI need to give Divergent a go - I've been seeing more and more people talking about it!
God bless,
Megan
Hi Megan! Nice to meet you! :) Thanks for the sweet words about my blog--it took awhile for it to get to this place and I'm glad you like it!
DeleteAnd you should definitely read Divergent, it's a great quick read and while I can't say the same about the other two in the series (still haven't read it), it is definitely a good one. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Wow I needed that verse from Habakkuk! So so so good! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's a real heart/gut-check of a verse, right? I read it every single time and am left stopped in my tracks. It's just THAT good. :)
DeleteHey Kiki! Timber here... your buddy from the Great Christmas Exchange! Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for all the awesome stuff you sent me! I loved everything you sent me!
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun post! I am also a January baby ;)
Timber!!!! I am so excited and happy to hear from you! I was crossing my fingers and hoping that you would get and enjoy the package so it's so great to hear that you liked it. I really and truly loved shopping for you and having you as my swap buddy made for a wonderful experience. :)
DeleteI hope you had a great Christmas and hooray for fellow January babies! They're the best, right? :)
Ooooh yes! I LOVE Mary Beth's writing. Every time I see a new post from her, I make sure I can get a quiet moment to snuggle down and read. That's how good it is.
ReplyDeleteSame! I'm so grateful you recommended her blog! :) And I definitely feel the same when reading her blog. A cozy quiet moment is definitely how I like to read her blog, too.
DeleteFirst of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH! :) You are truly a gift to us ladies and I hope this new year for you is filled with more adventures, more photography, and of course, more of God's grace.
ReplyDeleteSecond of all, (I have so many things to say to this post...)
I'm reading Cold Tangerines, too! Shauna is an absolute GEM. I love her. I found her through one of her sermons for Willow Creek (which you have to give it a listen if you haven't) and discovered her books. I think you'll also really enjoy "Restless" by Jennie Allen(sp?) Please check it out! Better yet—email me your addy and I'll send it over to you as a bday gift!
Third, I started watching Parenthood. It's a little slow, actually, but I'm going to trust your judgement and keep pushing through. I just love Lorelai.
<3 I'm sorry for how excited I was about this post.
Aw, thank you Jennifer! You are so incredibly sweet and those are the exact birthday wishes I am hoping come true this year. :)
DeleteI also agree with you on Shauna's writing. Shauna is truly amazing and she is such an incredible writer and inspiration for me creatively and well, in every aspect, really! I haven't had a chance to dive too deeply into Cold Tangerines but I absolutely loved Bittersweet and I think you would, too.
And I haven't actually heard of Restless before but I'll have to look it up! You are wayyyy too sweet to offer to send it my way--like seriously. Way too sweet. :) I will most definitely add it to my to-read list, though!
I'm glad you're going to give Parenthood a go! It's definitely slow and dramatic, but I think the more you watch, the more you'll fall in love with the Braverman family. Let me know how it goes for you, okay? And as for Lauren Graham, yep, you never can go wrong with her! Another blog friend actually told me she wrote a book, did you know that?
p.s. Never apologize for excitement in comments--it's contagious and I looove it!