Happy Tuesday

Happy Tuesday people!

I'm so glad it's not Monday... but if this week could speed along that would be great. I've had a bad cold/sinus infection for 8 days now and all I'm thinking about right now is a nap.

Just because:

1. Delicious Dish: Alllll the sushi
2. Choice Veggies: Brussel sprouts, kale, carrots
3. Choice Fruits: Blackberries, blueberries, grapefruit
4. Perfect Pizza: Banana peppers and anchovies
5. Spirit Animal: dolphin
6. Current Playlist: Harry Connick, Jr., Shakira
7. Style Muse: Kaya Scodelario
8. TV Binge: House Hunters International
9. My Movie: When Harry Met Sally
10. Celeb Crush: Jake Gyllenhaal
11. TV Husband:  Chandler Bing
12. Vacation Spot: Any beach, anywhere... :)
13. Childhood Hero: Lindsay Lohan (The Parent Trap)
14. Favorite Re-Read: Bloomability by Sharon Creech
15. Overused emoji:  

Bloglovin

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Happy

The ever evasive list... What makes you happy? I once had a friend who drew little bubbles around herself on a piece of paper of what made her happy.

Now that I've been working soo much (I took on a second job working nights at a restaurant) I'm starting to figure it out. Why? Because my free time is LIFE. I truly live for it whereas before I had too much, was lazy and didn't know what to do with myself.

As of 4:30pm today, I was free! No other obligations. When you have precious free time, you realize what you choose to do with it are the things that make you happiest.

I thought that would be a run outside as soon as I got home - and it is gorgeous out - but a glass of much-needed wine won out. Currently cooking (homemade guacamole), drinking wine, listening to Aventura and planning to hammock it up. The night will also include a run or playing tennis with a friend later, possibly a bit of comedy night at the local bar and definitely an episode (or 3) of Friends.

What makes you happy?

Blogs I Read

I love reading blogs - it's sort of part of a daily routine.

I do not know any of these bloggers in real life, I've somehow stumbled upon them online!

Here are my faves:

1. Les Jours Contents - Lisa is a smart, thoughtful writer. She shares her love story with Ben - they are curious, adventure-seeking and low maintenance in the best way.

2. The Skinny Confidential - Lauren is the epitome of a lifestyle blogger. She loves make-up, fashion, health and travel but is so chill and has her own unique habits - not cookie cutter! Also, she shares her hilarious relationship with her fiance - childhood sweethearts, more or less.

3. Simply, Taralynn - Tara's blog is like an online journal - what she eats, does and feels in a day! She shares her life with readers and is very driven and successful as an online entrepreneur.

4. So Delushious - I love that Chrissy Teigen is a gorgeous model and lovessss to eat! I haven't made any of her recipes yet but they make my mouth water and she adds no-bullshit humor to the descriptions.

Azura

This name just caught my eye. So beautiful and love the meaning -

The name Azura is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Azura is: Sky-blue. People with this name have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.

Pray for Nepal

Since the devestating earthquake rocked Nepal on Saturday, the death toll has risen to more than 4,000.

Let that sink in for a second. Three days - over 4,000 deaths. 

I saw my twenty-something brother today and mentioned the earthquake. He had only vaguely heard of it. I work in an international college setting and we have a group of Nepalese students. Still, I find it hard to comprehend how natural disasters cause these human death tolls and still people are unaware. You could say my brother is living under a rock, but I know with certainty there are many others in his shoes. I'm not sure what statement I'm trying to make with this; just that it saddens me. The Nepalese people are losing everything, and many U.S. citizens do not know the country even exists. 

This may be more of a rant about the media. I'm not sure. Either way, #prayfornepal and donate here: https://www.crowdrise.com/NepalEarthquakeFund/fundraiser/urgensherpa
(a La Roche Nepalese student's efforts as part of a larger group)

A student vigil at Nanhua University in Hengyang, China

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