The One With the Favorites

It's only human to admit I have some guilty pleasures...and I also find comfort in some of life's simple things. Since I uploaded a bunch of random pictures from my phone, it seems like a good idea to place them here in a post of some of my favorite things.They don't have a particular order of importance but each brings a smile to face, joy & peace into my heart, and somehow makes my life a little better for a moment. So, take a peek at some tangible soul soothers for yours truly:



I love AQ

                                                                                                                                                             <---I love candy. in moderation. Picked up a bag of Birthday Cake M&Ms and they're SO good!...almost as indulgent as their cousins, the Peanut Butter M&Ms. (I said almost!) Fun fact: Milk Duds make my movie experience complete, and I'm all about enjoying Jelly Belly beans... too many favorites to list.

 I love the world of academia. Aquinas College is a dear to my heart because it was my home for 4 years and is a gorgeous campus any time of year. Shout out to my alma mater!! 

<--- I love baking, especially brownies. Some people know them as "crack brownies" because they're basically sinfully delicious, and come in handy when I want to make Friday nights in law school worth enduring. It's the least I could do as I sit and run the projector for a class I don't normally have to be in :)                     

 The reason behind my brownies for hungry law students------> (and faithfully assisting the professor)is I believe in doing nice things for people because it's good for the soul, &you never know who is watching the good deeds...

 Cats and horses are by far my favorite animals on the planet. 

Miss her always <3

<----Sassy was my beloved companion for all 17 years of her life. I miss her every day, and there will never be another feline like her.
R.I.P.


Chippy is always eager for treats here on the farm.

<--- Sushi (and Chinese) makes me happy when I feel the need to eat my feelings. Ming Ten specifically is the best place in Grand Rapids for such occasion. I might be a little biased though, as it has been my go-to place for years.

<--- Michigan sunsets are so pretty, and if caught at the right moment, appear to be painted with a superbly skilled watercolor artist. They also hold the promise of a brighter tomorrow, in my personal opinion!

Pomegranate cider candle

My favorite of all the seasons is fall. Aside from my birthday in September, it means the foliage brings a whole new set of natural wonder. Added bonuses: Hot apple cider, hoodie & jeans weather, crisp air, corn mazes, great sleeping weather. Ahhh....just perfect.  I also love candles in a few different scents, it's girly of me but SO worth it! 


<---It's also the perfect time to curl up under a   cozy fleece blanket, like my personal favorite  pictured here. I <3 tie knot blankets...and the  color purple :)

My jams - also in purple :)

<---And here we have class act Luke Bryan. Country music took its sweet time to grow on me, but now certain artists in this genre (Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, etc) hold many memories for me, and relax my reeling mind.  Shout out to Joshy : THANK YOU  for replacing my beloved MP3 player after the original went for a swim in the washer... oops!

Reed's Lake--summertime

To close out my favorite things (for the moment)....Reed's Lake holds many memories for me. I'm no stranger to chatting away on a bench at Collin's Park with my beloved friend Timmy, sipping green tea lemonades in the summer, and warm drinks in the cooler months. It's beautiful (and peaceful!) part of the city, and Gaslight Village is somewhat of a movie set atmosphere.

My heart is happier and my mind more at ease just thinking about a few of my favorite things.... <3