over again.

i need a fresh start.
 all over again.

blown away.

i often find myself wishing that a storm would come ripping through...

shattering the windows,

tearing the doors off their hinges,

washing out the dust + disheartened overcast that has hung heavy in the air.

i want it all to just blow over + away.

& take my discouragement with it.

sarahjobell

{a list of} thinkings.

cozied {up}

sometimes i think it would be nice to live in a different zipcode.

kansas always sounds appealing because of its familiarity.

colorado is my even bigger dream that seems a little out of reach right now, but is still possible in the future.

but right now, home is here in oklahoma.

& i’m just happy to be cozied up in my bed {kinda worn out from this last week + thinking about the one ahead.}

snuggling with three adorable cats.

just relaxing.

even if it is just one day off work.

sarahbell

{my} crafty corner.

i love random, creative days.

{while listening to this::}

& you wait {patiently}

sometimes, when we pray for Him to reveal the right thing to do...

you wait.

patiently.

& then it comes.

from encouragement from others.

like lovely little your wishcake.

& from music.

like demi lovato getting the courage to tear off her mask + be completely freed of her dark secrets.

it makes me want to be a stronger woman.

therefore, tomorrow i will reveal my long blog post.

{as if the link to your wishcake isn't enough of a hint.}

sarahjo

a certain {graceful} charm

i know.

owl city + me.

who woulda thunk it?

this song will forever remind me of "this lullaby" by sarah dessen.

haven't read this book?

haven't read ANY of her books?!

i feel sorry for you...

sarahjo

the darn mountain {is technical}

I must admit it's a little strange to go to the pool in 100 degree heat, and yet be packing my winter clothes for a hike {weather permitting at this point}.

Either way, I have a whole week off. I guess I can live with that.

And no, those are not my hiking shoes. I can very clearly see that they were made for water-related activities. No need to worry!

sarahjo

{sometimes you're losing}

bad. day. running:: attempted 30 minutes and unknowingly threw a hill in the mix. watch:: battery running low. dinner:: ate it right before my "run". result:: a side stitch, nausea, and only 20 minutes of "running".

pitiful.

tomorrow:: the treadmill. inclined.

sarahjo

1. That darn Michael Buble song, "I Just Haven't Met You Yet". Sorry, but Frank Sinatra was an original, Buble is just impersonating him {which I can't stand}. Yet, I love this song...so sad.

2. Eating breakfast for dinner. I used to even hate the smell of syrup when others would do this.

3. Vintage shopping {Favorite new little nook seen below}. Now I have even more reasons/bad excuses to {you guessed it!} SHOP! Dang it.

4. The fact that I'm about to DUMP this book that I've "attempted" to read for more familiar summer reads {Mrs. Dessen, your books are looking awfully tempting right now...}.

5. Switching from Starbucks Frappucinos {you know, the $5 ones?!} to chai tea before work. Still equally delectable. Maybe now I can give up the Poptarts too? Hmmm...

much love!

sarahjo