Clyde's.

In Georgetown.

Psalm 1.

I want to be like a tree planted by the stream of living water.

Some friends and I went to Pasadena this weekend for a conference and, even though it was cloudy, spring had sprung in full force with beautiful tall trees. Something is growing.

We found a great coffee place full of knick-knacks and treasures.










My favorites.

Ode to Colorado.

1. Downtown Denver resembles Kansas City in that many walls have painted signs on them. Love.
2. My beautiful friend Kayla strutting down the 16th Street Mall.
3. Scarves and jackets.
4. Coffee talk.
5. These boots are made for walkin.
6. The quirkiness of ski town life in Winter Park Village.
7-10. My awe-inspiring mountains where my heart belongs.
11. Dinner for altitude-stricken junkies.

Refreshing.

The weekend was a whirlwind. Lately, I blink and realize that a month has gone by. It needs to stop doing that or I will graduate before I know it. I'm loving this time of life too much to let it go by so quickly. My darling friend came for a long overdue visit and it was just what the doctor ordered (literally. I have a cold). Along with the beach, pumpkin pie, and tea we saw the movie Never Let Me Go. Intensely beautiful.

The October beach is an interesting thing. The clouds drove most people away except for the die hard surfers who wore full body wet suits even though the water is at its warmest of the year. There were some who with wishful thoughts still wore their bikinis and did the whole beach thing, but let's be honest, what good is that for? It was refreshing and thought-clarifying and just "aaaaaah". A breathe of fresh sea air does a world of good.

Fall at school.

This is what everyone has looked like for the past three days in Southern California because we have actually been experiencing some fall-like weather. And it is glorious. Although I really don't think that fall is an excuse to wear Uggs and hoodies all the time, which seems to be the only warm clothing Californians own. Come on, guys. Invest in a nice trench or peacoat and some real boots for a change.

Across the map.

My wall of creativity and love.

Lounge.

My friend and I found this tea lounge in downtown Fullerton that was simple and peaceful. Looking forward to returning soon for an afternoon of one of my favorite things.

Pancake Saturdays.

Last weekend, my friends and I continued the tradition of hijacking a kitchen and enjoying some lovely homemade pancakes and tea before settling into our homework for the day. It is truly the best way to wake up on a Saturday morning.



Some friends found this mug and immediately thought of me. I like being associated with anything Gilmore Girls.

As far as my plans for the summer...

I'm going to thrive.

It'll be tough to find fun things to do since being a college student has pinched the pocket, but I'm looking forward to coffee house concerts (Wisdom Tea House), nearby hiking (my beautiful Colorado mountains), thrift store shopping (Barracuda Bazaar), and soaking up many, many days of sun. And the best part is that I will get to be with good ol' friends and family. Al. Most. There.

Oh, and I agree.

Send her.

My dear friend Maggie is advancing His Kingdom. If you feel led to, send her some help!

Feeling a spring in my step.

Because I'm going to Texas to see a dear friend.





I'm ready for fish fries, sun, laughter, classic movies, and wide open spaces. Not to mention a kitchen to cook in and a family to adopt me for the week.

You.

And to all my friends, family, and anonymous readers: