1. Fried pickles — Coming in hot this week are fried pickles, your favorite bar food. Slices, not spears please! 2. Pink glittery cowboy hats — I was in Nashville over the weekend, where we saw plenty excellent options, from this to this to this. It's fun to partake in the cowboy culture of Broadway Street and I just love Kasey Musgraves. It also has me asking...Is the "yeehaw" trend actually …
What I Love Wednesday
*writing this while binge watching The Mindy Project* 1. Taylor Swift — Full stop. The work this woman is putting in for the Eras Tour is incredible. I wasn't able to get tickets for the Chicago show, but I did sit outside the stadium and listen with hundreds of other Swifties :) 2. seven — On Taylor's folklore album. One of the most underrated songs. I love her vocals in the …
What I Love Wednesday
Happy Wednesday! 1. Creativity — I love that God made us creative. He didn't have to make us with this ability! I love that we're able to make new things, think of new ideas, and innovate in countless amazing ways. 2. Rhythms of prayer — Since my work life is pretty consistent at the moment, I've been trying to adopt a regular rhythm of prayer. In many of my classes in undergrad and …
What I Love Wednesday
1. This Tim Keller video on the resurrection — Tim Keller died last Friday from pancreatic cancer. People have been posting wonderful tributes to him, recalling instances where he went out of his way to listen well, instances he showed kindness and curiosity. I read many Keller books and listened to many sermons, and I've always come away encouraged. This short video on the resurrection captures …
What I Love Wednesday
1. Strawberries — They're one of my favorite fruits, but they're also so adorable?? 2. On Getting Out of Bed podcast — Especially the episode "...When You Don't Feel Productive" with Alan Noble and Tish Harrison Warren. 3. El Tragón Taqueria — My favorite taco place in Chicago! I recently ordered al pastor tacos, elote, and guac and they're all excellent. 4. Chick-fil-A's …
What I Love Wednesday
1. Chicago Maker's Market — A time where small businesses sell their art. Prints, clothes, pottery, food, jewelry. I went over the weekend! They had this cute station to make stamp poetry. 2. Morning and evening routines — Since I just started a new job, my routines are upended again. But I've been trying to be more mindful about my morning and night routines. My ideal routine includes …