Unexpected Joys

There are many small things that are bringing me joy this week.

One is the surprise gift from my mother.

She ordered these earrings from this lovely lady but they didn't suit her.

She asked if I would give them a whirl and I fell in love.

My second joy is a new book series I was bullied into reading by my roommates and boyfriend.

Totally worth it.

I started reading over break

and unlike ALL of the other books I give up during the semester

I couldn't can't stop reading!

It's defiantly fantasy and has adult content.

(They made an HBO series-DUH!)

It sucked me in and spun a wonderful a tale of a far off land.

It's beautiful, and complicated.

I can't wait to finish!

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Finally is this joy!

It came with a lovely handwritten note from the distant land of Eau Claire!

It now hangs in my closet to remind me of all of the things that make me happy:

Sesame Street and childhood fun,

sandwiches,

distant friends,

and coloring books!

So thanks for the love.

(A return letter is on the way Michelle-no worries!)

Here is to your joys!

Big or small.

Anticipated or unexpected.

Back to the Grind

This past week was my first week back after spring break.

Friday I looked back and released it was only a week,

it really felt like a month since I was doing what I wanted with no lectures or test.

Oh, well.

Life happens sometimes.

There are somethings I wanted to tell you though!

First:

I have a LOVE for sandwiches.

I mean I've always liked them,

but not like this.

They're making my life this week!

I had a bit of time this week to put together a couple of cards.

This one is for a scholarship I applied for.

They asked for "extra credit" in the form of making something out of paper.

I figured I'd give it a go and I even got to use some of the Dear Lizzy line I bought over break.

I also used my new Stampin' Up punch.

I also took my aunt out for her birthday on Friday.

And while supper and a slice of key-lime cheesecake are nice,

(I've already started looking for this recipe! It was heavenly and I can't wait to try my hand at it.)

I couldn't not make a card!

I hope you had a great week!