Week 7

Day 1 ~ Today, I made a hard decision.  I gave up my Kindle for the rest of the semester.  My number one pacifier when I want to hide away from the world/procrastinate is to lose myself in a book.  Unfortunately, the sheer quantity of time I spend free-reading has turned my Kindle into an idol of self-medication. So…I gave my Kindle to a dear friend as a means of accountability.

Bye bye

Day 2 ~ Last night I got 11 hours of sleep.  When I woke up, I cleaned my apartment, did laundry, got in a half day of work, and managed a full evening of studying.  Best. Day. In. Months.  #NewDay  I also got to help the Morning Star Tours’ Prayer Intercessor, Lana, celebrate her birthday.

Lana

Day 3 ~ My Spiritual Formation group meets at lunch time every Wednesday, so we often bring something to eat.  When Abi started munching on a giant, delicious looking apple, Lisa quipped, "I'd be tempted if the apple had looked like that."  #biblehumor #lovetheseladies 

Ann, Abi, Lisa, PJ, Amelia, Kim, Kristin

Day 4 ~ Our office complex decided to show their tenant appreciation by making us sugary mini donuts.  Delishousness!

Abby and Regina

Day 5 ~ Precious Julie brought a Valentine Cookie Cake (with our resident #Iloveus hash-tag) to the office.

Kristin, Julia, Regina, Abby

Day 6 ~ Abby blessed us with a Ladies Valentine's Day brunch.  She cooked a fancy meal, made a delish French Silk pie, and organized craftiness (we made scented heating pads).  Feeling so bless to have such wonderful girlfriends in my life!! :)
  

Abby, Julia, Sucy, Kristin

Fanciness

More Day 6 ~ The gentlemen of Washington Hall (the DTS dorm) organized a delightful Valentine's Day dinner for the ladies.  They went all out: they got all dolled up, cooked, decorated, entertained, and cleaned up after.  It was an amazingly affirming experience.  

DTS Valentine's Day Dinner

Day 7 ~ Abby and I trekked up to Allen to the Outlets and both found some amazingness at the Nine West store.  These shoes were the first thing I saw when I walked in the door and I completely flipped my lid.  They. Are. So. Me.  I also got a killer steal on a White House Black Market Genius dress, but who cares about that when I am the proud owner of these puppies.  I should name them. 

Winning

Work it

The camera loves you

I rejoice in God's ability to blow my mind with His expectation-shattering provision, pray I remember in the future how much better He knows me than I know myself, and am thankful for the answers to so many prayers coming to fruition this week. ✝