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.))

• Chunky scarves. this week, scarves have been a staple in my daily outfit selections. possibly because the weather has been ridiculously cold & wet & dreary.  thankfully, there are sites like gilt, target, shopbop, cusp, & ruelala to feed my scarf-loving addiction. (right, Erin?)
• Spring inspiration. i’m not necessarily ready for the spring weather, i’m just ready to get back into spring break 2k2 shape. oh, those were the days.  bahamas, banana boat rides, khalik beer….if only i could go back, if only for a day…
• Working out hiatus. while this isn’t helping in the spring fitness goals routine mentality, it has been nice to take a week off in order to get more sleep. you see, most days, i wake up to the sound of an iPhone alarm, i hit snooze, then convince myself to head down to the gym to partake in an early morning cardio session. well, this week, i opted to wake up to the sound of an iPhone alarm feeling well-rested & ready to reach for that first cup of coffee for the taste vs. for the caffeine jolt. it really has been quite lovely, but the real routine needs to resume on Monday. it must. it will.
• Mama. duh.
• The little girl who needed a drink from the fountain. Kneeling down to give you a boost was the highlight of my day. you were so precious & i needed to be reminded that offering to help, if only a knee to use as a mini-step ladder, was quite frankly the easiest & most rewarding task i performed all week!
• Changes are a coming. stay tuned, my friends.