Currently: August

Starting… a “smash book.”  I’ve seen inspiration for these types of journals all over Pinterest, so I finally decided to begin my own.  Basically the idea is to take a journal and put random little things in it such as letters, Bible verse cards, short notes, stickers, and things like that.  Since I’ve started completely hand-lettering my cards, I have this collection of washi-tape that’s just been sitting in a basket unused.  Washi-tape is perfect for securing things in a smash book!  Not to mention that it adds color and cuteness all around.

Listening… to Each Day I Live by the Galkin Evangelistic Team.  So beautiful!

Eating… {Too much} ice cream.  When I mention refraining from eating ice cream for a month, you know I’ve eaten too much of it! :/  It’s doubtful whether or not I’ll carry through with my good intentions to last a month without ice cream though… ;)

Enjoying… cooler weather, finally!  I was outside a few evenings ago and marveled at how cool it was.  And today was just AMAZING!  It was like the most perfect temperature ever.  From a girl who has terrible seasonal allergies and feels like she’s suffocating in the summer weather, cooler temperatures are more-than-welcome!  Plus it motivates me to go outside more, which is something I definitely need.

Practicing… volleyball!  It was doubtful that I would be able to play this year, but God made a way and now I’m headed into my second season of volleyball!  This sport is amazing and so is my beautiful new blueberry of a ball.  I just love the blue color :)

Planning… to take on the challenge to hand-letter a different phrase each day this coming month.  I’ve never actually completed a monthly challenge, but there’s a first time for everything ;)

Reading… several new history and English books.  The English books I can handle.  The history… well, 1000 pages of tiny words is quite a task!  But God has given us the opportunity to learn about the intriguing history of our nation and see how He orchestrated it all.  How can we say no to learning about that?

Memorizing… Mark 6, for an upcoming Bible quiz.  It’s really interesting to see how differently Mark used his words in comparison to the other 3 gospel writers.  I’ve found that Mark in KJV doesn’t sound quite like I thought it would! ;)

Discovering… that E Major on the piano is actually a beautiful key, to be cherished and not dreaded.  I know, y’all – it took me quite a while to look past the daunting 4 sharps and figure this out.  Sure, it may take a little more work to learn something with 4 sharps, but it’s worth it!  *insert heart-eyes emoji*

Looking forward… to autumn!!  Fall is my favorite season of the year.  The leaves changing colors, the cool weather and chilling breezes, Thanksgiving, boots + scarves… Ah, how I love this season!

What’d your August look like?

*For my music friends: do you love or hate the key of E Major? ;)

Are you looking forward to the approaching season?  Do you have any favorite fall/Thanksgiving traditions?