life lately.

In some ways I wish that I could tell you about how amazingly adventurous my life has been lately. 

That I've been exploring mountains, discovering new things, changing the world. But I've been realizing that this time of my life may not be like that.

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It may be characterized by simple pleasures, like the plant that sits on my desk and makes me feel like someone or something is waiting for me to get home.

Or the joy of new books that teach you everything you would or could ever want to know about food, cooking and baking. The kind of book that makes you actually want to take notes.

or edamame for a small change from the ordinary snack.

Or the many days that are spent like this. 

Coffee in hand, sun shining and textbook open. 

I read a quote once that said that you won't remember those nights you got enough sleep, or that time you actually got your homework done and turned in on time, those moments you actually felt prepared for a test. Etc. Etc.

While that may be true for some... I'm on a mission to remember those days. When everything seemed to go according to plan, when I was prepared for class. 

Because it was in these moments that I was at peace, that I could look to the sky, soak in the sunshine, stop to smell the flowers and thank God for what he has given me.

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what's life been like for you lately?