bestie & bruschetta

today, i enjoyed a leisurely lunch with the bestie that involved a menu with extensive options for bruschetta. we left with our bellies full & satisfied with our chosen picks. proscuitto with figs & apple with brie were both our top favorites.

thanksgiving

part of thanksgiving day fun is the traditional pre-celebration with the bf that i always look forward to. this year we visited a place both he & i haven't been to since high school. we picked up iced mint mojitos & climbed our way up the rock to enjoy this breath taking view.

after, we got a bit of exercise before heading to have dinner. it was a small celebration with tons of yummy food. I made jalepeno cheddar bacon corn bread & bacon deviled eggs.

Paying It Forward With Pyrex

after a drought from thrifting & leaving empty handed, last month (my birth month) the pyrex gods were surely with me. they brought upon massive luck & an abundance of vintage pyrex pieces were added to my small & humble family. i stumbled upon this spring blossom butter dish on an impromptu visit to good will & for the whopping price of $1.99, who wouldn't pick up this cutie?! although i already had this, i couldnt resist and knew i wanted to give it to someone as a gift. spring blossom print evokes a sense of happiness with its retro feel. or thats atleast thats how it makes me feel, so i wanted to pass those happy feelings to someone else.

Feed Me Well & Nourish My Soul

i woke up early to start my day, most of which, consisted with a lot of time by myself. much needed me time was a must as i needed to replenish my attitude towards work. the past two days have been dreadfully stressful that i found myself feeling bitter & extremely frustrated. no matter how hard the work place can be i try to always remain thankful to the fact that in today's tough economy i even have a job. however, these past two days have proved to be so stressful that gratitude was buried amongst the bitterness. thankfully, i was able to get back to that feeling of gratitude with some quiet time & girl nights in.

also, my spirit is in need of nourishment. i realize just how equally important as is nourishing our physical bodies. when negative feelings easily evade my mind instead of positivity & hope, i know i must stay faithful & diligent in my daily devotionals & prayer.

birthday wishes

i wished for something simple that i always pray about. i hope it comes true before entering a new decade next year.

bench

taking time out to be still & remember all my blessings.

Good Company

theirs nothing like the company of great friends to bring a smile onto my face.