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There are somethings I straight up can't get enough of. Now I need the intro of "These Are A Few of My Favorite Things" to start playing, thanks.
MYLIFEASEVA. Okay this one is incredibly embarrassing. So lately I have been utilizing YouTube to learn new ways to style my hair and fix my makeup. After finding several either obnoxious or boring channels I came across this youtuber named Eva (who pronounces it like Ava?). This gal is 20 years old and makes videos about makeup, DIY projects, thrifting, lots of things I adore. And as I began watching her I rolled my eyes and would skip to the parts I came for. The more I checked her out the more my opinion turned into a "wow she is super relatable and funny and I want to be her friend though I would suggest a slightly more plucked eyebrow." THEN I happened across the catchiest, most ridiculous tune that she "sung" if you can even call it that, yet regardless of the authenticity of the song Graham and I both have listened to it on repeat; I need an intervention.
LOST. Apparently everyone and their brother has watched this series but me! While browsing on Netflix I noticed the man silhouetted against a blue background, racked my brain to remember what hair of the plot I knew- then I took the plunge. Now I am halfway into the first season amidst the dang love triangle between Doc, Tex and Kissing Kate. Why is this dang show so interesting? And will they ever get off the island? Not for the next several seasons apparently. And as a last note, I love the creepy music that plays at the end of every ending, emphasis added on the draaaaama.
EXPLORING MY CITY. They can't all be related to electronics right? Of course not. Since Graham has been studying like crazy to prepare for his summer courses every evening, we have been going for a work immediately after we eat supper to clock in some togetherness. I have been a resident for over two years now and all the time I find new, adorable aspects of this place! It still feels strange to live in a city sometimes- guess that's what happens when you're raised in a small town.
CHOCOLATE DELIGHT. This dessert. It's sweet with a crunch and cream cheese chunks. For my birthday I would ask for this over any other sweet as it's my all-time favorite. Anyway, last weekend our ward at church held a dessert auction to raise money to send the youth to camp. I entered the best pudding dish around and as the auctioneer went to describe it, my dear old friend Hannah hollered out, "it is SO good!" Suddenly fans went in the air as the bidding rose higher. Eventually it reached the $100's and two men began to attempt to outbid one another until it sold for $180! And wouldn't you know that it was most expensive one sold that evening ;) And I even made another one for an Alexander family dinner, which everyone forgot I put in the refrigerator (even me) and so I came home with a 9x13 pan with a full Choc Delight! Now it's nearly finished thanks to some perseverance from mine and Graham's part. Below is the grainiest picture ever with the prize winning dessert, featuring my pink apron and whipped cream on my nose- not sure how that happened.
ECHO. It's official, I am watching that sweet niece of mine twice a week. I haven't been in the babysitting business for a minute so I'm getting back in the saddle. The beginning is always an awkward transition, while I am so intrigued by how different each baby/child is (such as what soothes them and what frustrates them) it's usually a challenge to get a rhythm going between the two of us. Lucky for me, sweet girl has been a breeze so far! I really hope she stays that way!
Well besides being completely busy for the next five weekends in a row, I feel like I am juggling a ton of other things through the weekdays. We have several vacations coming up but I feel more overwhelmed than anything! Graham and I always plan far too many things to do at once, in an effort to always keep ourselves busy. So, here's to the busywork until it's time for the good stuff.
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