Friday's Joy

I'm linking up with Erika and Andrea today for Friday's Favorites. I can't wait to read your posts! 

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Woof! Last week really took something out of me. Ha. I just had to take last week off from Friday Favorites.  How the heck did we just finish the LAST full week in February. Does this mean Spring is closer?! HECK yes it does. 

Can we just appreciate this photo I snapped last weekend:

Do you see those long haired tiny bushes in the middle of the photo? As I walked by them, I got a fit a giggles. All I could think of is they look like something out of Fraggle Rock or The Muppets. I was half expecting them to pop up and start singing. (I have a really active imagination!)

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(TWO)Week in Review 

The Cupid's Chase 5k was so fun! It was the perfect weather and I got to support a great cause. You can read all about my experience in my Cupid Chase post. 

Valentine's day was extra special this year. It was just a day where I felt all the love...everywhere! There was just sweetness all around. 

Work has been extra busy lately! I feel like I'm consistently playing catch up. Since being out at the end of January and then finally getting what I need to from the banks, I had a lot of work that was pending. I completed three of the bigger projects that were hanging over me this week, and I couldn't be happier. 

Blueberry hill trail has been a favorite of mine this month. Each time I've gone, we've been on a different part of the trail. I love that, its like those choose your own adventure books from when I was a kid. 

I have been LOVING yoga at Gravity Vault. Shout out to Sarah for a great Ashtanga class. This past week, I ended up being the only one who signed up. Heck yes, private session. I can feel that I'm getting stronger and I can't wait to see what I can work on more! ( Looking at you crow!) 

I went climbing on early Monday morning (hi day off!) and it was perfect. I had the bouldering wall to myself for most of the hour. There were all new-to-me problems and I swear the one problem, looked SO easy but when I attempted it, it definitely kicked my butt. 

Every Sunday this month, I've been attending Church and it has been bringing me peace and joy that I didn't realize I was missing in my life. 

This week started Lent. I haven't actively participated in Lent in years but I think going to church and being more introspective, I decided to participate. I have a new view on it this year and instead of giving something up, I am being more intentional with prayer. I am prioritizing a few minutes each day to prayer and I am interested in seeing what happens over these 40 days. 

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Links

Chris Stapleton Sings National Anthem///This was one of my favorite parts of the Super Bowl this year. He did an amazing job and I think everyone else was pleasantly surprised too! It was simple and soulful and exactly what we all needed. Great job Chris Stapleton!

Chase Rice's New Album/// I Hate Cowboys and All Dogs Go To Hell came out last week and for me, its been on repeat! I have been a Chase Rice fan since his debut album and he continuously puts out good music. This project is truly from his heart. 

Damar Hamlin's Recovery/// One of the scariest moments in football, Damar Hamlin has been making a remarkable recovery and seeing him with his medical team at the Super Bowl brought almost everyone to tears. He talks about how he's doing great BUT there is a lot to process.  I am so proud that he is taking the time to process everything that has happened and assess 

Solider Goes to the Super Bowl/// A bucket list item that was finally checked off this year despite the Solider passing away in 2009. An anniversary, a phone call and the stars aligning made for a heartwarming story. (Grab the tissues!)

Are Blogs Coming Back?/// I have followed Carly for a good decade. I have been an avid blog reader for just a long and while I am firmly in the blog-world, I would love to think this is happening. EVERYONE seems to be creating content lately and I crave more than a few seconds of content. I enjoy reading blogs and I hope that bloggers stay their authentic selves (at least the ones I read) and AI is not going to ruin it that much. We shall see!

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Looking forward

This upcoming week is the last few days in February what?!  and the start of March! I am so excited to see what March holds for me. February was pretty awesome. I have yoga and some things around the house to do. I am also hoping to get ahead with some blog work this weekend.  

I know workwise I will have lots of end of month things to do on top of my ever-shrinking to do pile. 

Also the weather is supposed to be pretty mild, like upper 40s and lower 50s and I couldn't be happier. Maybe that silly rodent was wrong. 

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Did you miss any of my recent posts? Find them below: 

2023 Superbowl Predictions | Galentine's Day | Penelope's Birthday | Valentine's Day | 12 in 12: February | SeeHearNow vol. 2 | What's Up Wednesday | WGJ Vol #38 |

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[[You are unrepeatable. There is a magic about you that is all your own]]