in an effort to truly recognize the simple pleasures in my life, i have compiled a list of random happenings that made the last seven days a little lot brighter. ((& trust me, they were all very much appreciated.))

• Meetings. seems a little silly to enjoy attending meetings, but a part of me feels like i’m back in a classroom when i’m there- a place i always enjoyed-just one i was ready to leave for a bit.  when i’m in meetings, i love that there’s a lecture portion, a participation portion, & sometimes, even a show & tell portion (though not shocking, that’s always been my favorite section!).  last weekend, my five hour series of meetings flew by & not surprisingly, i would have been okay attending one more hour or so just for fun.
• eBay. my fashion finding life saver. i’m always caught off guard when i find out a person is not familiar with eBay- seeing how it has been in my life for at least eight years. i remember one of my first purchases…a Jessica Simpson-esque hand-knit shawl.  after it’s glorious appearance on Newlyweds, i HAD to have one. i ended up wearing it once, received a compliment from an elderly woman on a flight home to indianapolis over the holidays & that was it. oh, memories.
• Birthday parties. even at the ripe age of 27, i still enjoy attending birthday parties. no matter if the honoree is three years old or, in last weekend’s case, 28, it’s always an excuse to reunite with old friends & meet new [& hopefully a few single, male] friends, too.  great food is made, delicious drinks are served, & it’s a guaranteed entertaining time, what’s better than that?
• Work Friends.  over the last month or so, I have been blessed with two new, dear friends in my life. these girls made my transition back into work-life a breeze. they made me laugh more than i thought possible (especially during the holidays when i would have rather been with family) & have validated why i took this particular job in the first place. unfortunately, these two girls have both found amazing new opportunities elsewhere. & while i am sad to see them go, i know we will be in touch, that always makes the good-bye a little easier to utter.
• cupcakes. you’re definitely one of my favorite desserts. give me the cake, with light, light frosting. i’m done. that’s all. (more on this soon!)

xo, 

b