Today was INSANE.
Lots of being in two places at once and such.
So much time in the car. So many red lights. So many deep breaths.
I forgot to take a few pics, so pretend there is one at Target. There is always one at Target.
Plus one of our date night to see The Great Gatsby. Which I absolutley LOVED. Loved. It was visually gorgeous, and so terribly tragic, and the music- just wow, and Leo and his blue tortured eyes, and Mrs. Marcus Mumford who is all sorts of adorable, and Tobey Maguire whom I didn't hate. It was just the loveliest ending to a very beautifully, chaotic day.
1. Kate. She is sunshine and love and grace and beauty. The type of person that makes your life so much better with just a smile and her kind and generous words. Her family is growing through the gift of adoption, and I along with some of my favorite people have made printables to help defray the mounting costs. Will you join in prayer with us as they work to bring their son home, and consider donating to the adoption fund? {Click here for all of the details.}
2. Mary. Her IG feed inspires me daily. Her life shines grace. Her new shop is everything. As in I want everything. One hundred of everything. One day she and I will sit at a table, eating, crafting, chatting. Someday.
3. Runtastic. I recently ditched MapMyRun in place of Runtastic. It automatically syncs your workouts to MyFitnessPal, so I no longer have to guess what speed/ calories/ time. More accurate tracking means more accurate cupcake eating. (I have the free version. I am a huge fan of not buying apps.)
4. Mel's Oreo cupcakes. Make them. I made a chocolate version with triple chocolate cake mix, and chocolate cream Joe Joes. Then I had a hot date with Runtastic. Because CHOCOLATE.
5. Bake it Pretty's cupcake icing set. HELLO. I wanted this forever, but just couldn't throw down the money. Then I was gifted it for my birthday and ohmygoodness it has changed everything. I used to use Wilton frosting tips and a Ziploc bag, because I thought that washing a pastry bag would be a huge hassle. (It's actually really easy.) Anyway, I have never frosted cupcakes faster or prettier. It is worth the investment, as well as the perfect gift for your cupcake loving friends. Or self.
6. This song. It just makes me happy. And I want to learn to play the banjo. Not kidding.
7. My hard working marathon runner. So proud of her.
8. Taking a mental health break to give Jessica a mental health break. So good. So needed. Friendship, therapy and pretzel crack.
9. This letter to me. To you. For days that look like this. Or days when you feel like this. (Mascara alert.)
