- Paint/carve/decorate a pumpkin
- Watch Fall/Halloween themed movies
- Make Halloween cookies
- Paint
- Knit or crochet a blanket
- Knit or crochet a sweater for myself
- Put together a puzzle
- Create a Fall-themed wreath
- Make crafts with fallen leaves
- Paint my nails a Fall color
- Roast pumpkin seeds
- Do a corn maze
- Make s'mores
- Read 1-2 books a month
- Drink hot chocolate
- Make a scarecrow
- Have a game night
- Put away summer clothes
- Attend a Fall festival
- Bake a pumpkin pie
- Cook Thanksgiving dinner
- Go on an outdoor photography walk
- Decorate my room for Fall/Halloween
- Spend a day scrapbooking
- Binge watch a TV show
- Color in a coloring book
- Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
- Make chili
- Go to a Joni and Friends Walk n' Roll
- Have an at-home spa day
- Go on solo/self-dates
- Make Boo baskets
- Make cinnamon rolls
- Donate to a food bank
- Go thrifting
- Create Fall-themed charcuterie boards
- Write letters to friends
- Make second t-shirt quilt
My Own Little Corner of the World
My Life According to Me.
Monday, September 16, 2024
My Fall 2024 Goals/Bucket List
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Get Organized HQ Virtual 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
My Summer 2024 Goals/Bucket List
- Go swimming
- Get bedroom cleaned up
- Redecorate my bedroom
- Make lemonade
- Ride my bike
- Go for walks
- Make a t-shirt quilt
- Learn to play 1 song on the violin every 1-2 weeks
- Read the Bible every day
- Pray every day
- Memorize one bible verse every 1-2 weeks
- Paint
- Make smoothies
- Go to the farmer's market
- Get my driving permit, and practice driving
- Improve baking, cake and cookie decorating skills
- Go on self-dates
- Spend a day (or more) in the city
- Go out for ice cream
- Dye my hair purple
- Build a fort
- Apply for a new job
- Have a movie marathon
- Make friendship bracelets
- Binge watch a TV show
- Make a fairy garden
- Draw with sidewalk chalk
- Read outside
- Make lemon bars
- Write letters to friends
- Knit/crochet at least one item
- Reach 100% in a video game
- Put a puzzle together
- Learn Spanish
- Paint my nails
- Make charcuterie boards
- At-home spa day at least once a month
- Take photos
- Make origami
- Learn how to barbecue
- Learn to cook 3 meals
- Bake a pizza from scratch
- Work on writing a book
- Become more comfortable with public speaking
- Figure out an exercise routine that works for me, and keep up with it
- Learn how to apply my own makeup
- Make a prayer board
- Make a junk journal
- Go thrifting
- Volunteer
- Write poetry
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
My Current Favorites
I haven't done one of these lists in quite a while, so I figured it was time for another favorites list.
I have had this post saved for quite a while, adding to it as I find new/new to me things that I end up loving. I eventually forgot about this list, until recently, so I figured it was time to post it, as there is a good amount of new favorites on here.
- His Mercy is More by Matt Boswell
I recently heard this song on the radio, and absolutely love it. - Pink Piglets from Candy Club
I found out about this from a friend who is collaborating with the company to sell these, and I loved them the first time I tried them! - Dragon Eggs from Candy Club
These are another find from the same friend. They are soo good!! - Irish singer Hozier
I found out about Hozier through Girls' Life magazine, where they posted about some Irish artists to listen to for St. Patrick's Day. I am part Irish, so of course, I was intrigued by this article. I decided to check out Hozier, who was the first artist they mentioned. His full name is Andrew Hozier-Byrne, and he is from Bray, Ireland. His music is described as bluesy folk. I looked him up on Spotify, and liked what I heard when I listened to his music. - The Art of Getting It Wrong: Finding Good in the Misadventures of Life by Stephen Miller
I read this book for the first time last year, and absolutely loved it! It is about the authors life, and what he learned along the way, from his early years to now. He talks about jobs he's had, his school and home life, his faith, and his YouTube channel. - Suave Skin Solutions Nourishing Lotion
I found this lotion last year, while shopping for some last-minute things for a trip I was taking. - Macrame
I've known about macrame for a long time, but never got into it until recently. I have only made a couple small things, but it has got me hooked, and wanting to make more. - Heart of God by Zach Williams
This song gives us a glimpse into God's heart, what he does for us. He puts the right people in our lives at the right time, showing us His love. It shows us what faith can do, for ourselves as well as for other people. He hears our cries, and lifts our burdens, if we just come to him. - Because of Bethlehem by Matthew West
This song reminds us of where the savior's life started, and where our hope, love, and grace comes from. It tells us of the beauty of a humble beginning, and the beauty of God's mercy and love. - The Hope of Christmas by Matthew West
I know Christmas was several months ago, but I just had to include this song on this list. - Somewhere in Your Silent Night by Casting Crowns
In this song, it reminds us that God has always been with us, will always be with us, has always loved us, and will always love us, no matter what we have done or will do. We just have to turn to him, and accept his love, grace, mercy, peace. To accept him, even in our "silent night." - Disney Dreamlight Valley video game
This game has apparently been out for a couple of years now, but I just recently heard of it. I decided to check it out from the library to see what it's like, and I quickly fell in love with it. There are many Disney characters in the game, from the classics like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and more, to newer characters like WALL-E, Mirabel from Encanto, and more. At the time of this post, I have unlocked about 24 characters, the last ones being Buzz Lightyear and Woody.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
My Spring 2024 Goals/Bucket List
- Get rest of retreat photos printed and picked up
- Get bedroom cleaned up
- Begin relearning how to play the violin
- Get bike ready for riding (inflate tires, put lights on)
- Memorize 1 bible verse every 1-2 weeks
- Read 1-2 books a month
- Go for walks
- Learn how to sew
- Work on making t-shirt quilt
- Go on self-dates
- Paint
- Dye Easter eggs
- Draw with sidewalk chalk
- Create a fairy garden
- Take photos
- Make friendship bracelets
- Write letters to friends
- Go to my church's Easter mass
- Reach 100% in a video game
- Binge watch a TV show
- Make charcuterie boards
- Buy a new pair of sandals
- Go thrift shopping
- Color in a coloring book
- Put together a puzzle
- Knit or crochet a shawl
- Make an Easter basket for myself
- Play board/card games
- Apply for a new job
- Start a YouTube channel
- Start a new skincare routine
- Start a new haircare routine
- Work on my mental health
- Create and work on an art journal
- Learn how to cook better, so I can make more meals for myself and my family
- Learn Spanish
- Learn how to be more confident in my speaking abilities
Friday, February 23, 2024
Songs I Would Like to Learn How to Play on the Violin
- Happy Birthday
- Mary Had a Little Lamb
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- The Star-Spangled Banner
- Amazing Grace
- Yankee Doodle
- Brahms' Lullaby
- My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
- Danny Boy
- Silent Night
- Joy to the World
- The Star Wars Theme song
- Harry Potter theme song
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow
- Game of Thrones theme song
- You Are My Sunshine
- You Raise Me Up
- Pure Imagination
- Frere Jacques
- For He's a Jolly Good Fellow
- This Old Man
- O Holy Night
- Hot Cross Buns
- Row Row Row Your Boat
- What Do You Do with a Drunken Sailor
- Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
- Firework by Katy Perry
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
- My Heart Will Go On
- Here Comes the Sun
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight
- La Bamba
- A Whole New World
- We Will Rock You
- Good King Wenceslas
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- Jingle Bells
- Deck the Halls
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Away in a Manger
- A Thousand Years
- Bella's Lullaby
- Beauty and the Beast
- In Christ Alone
- Yellow Submarine
- Part of Your World
- Lean on Me
- Any Dream Will Do
- Oh Susanna!
- Pomp and Circumstance
- Love Theme from 'The Godfather'
- Do-Re-Mi from 'The Sound of Music'
- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
- Summertime
- Pink Panther Theme
- Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
- How Great Thou Art
- It is Well with My Soul
- Jesus Loves Me, This I Know
- To God Be the Glory
- The Lord's Prayer
- When the Saints Go Marching In
- Hallelujah
- What a Friend We Have in Jesus
- Agnus Dei
- Ave Maria
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Ding Dong Merrily on High
- Miracle Hymn
- What a Beautiful Name
- 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
- Firm Foundation (He Won't)
- O Come O Come Emmanuel
- Can't Help Falling in Love
- Hanging Tree
- Frosty the Snowman
- This is Halloween
- Waltz from Sleeping Beauty
- Jeopardy Theme
- Eleanor Rigby
- Theme from Pirates of the Caribbean
- Carol of the Bells
- When You Wish Upon a Star
- Super Mario Bros.
- Tale as Old as Time
- Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
- How Far I'll Go (from Moana)
- Waymaker
- What a Wonderful World
- Misty Mountains (from The Hobbit)
- Auld Lang Syne
- Schindler's List theme
- Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo
- Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow
- We Three Kings
- This is Me from The Greatest Showman
- Can't Help Falling in Love
- The First Noel
- Tale as Old as Time
Monday, January 29, 2024
2024 Goals (A Little More Specific)
Monday, January 1, 2024
My Word for 2024
For several years now, I have bee doing a word for the year. I've done ok with sticking with my word of the year, but I can definitely do better.
Hopefully 2024 will be the year that I take it seriously, and work on doing better.
My word for 2024 is: COURAGE
For as long as I can remember, I have been very shy and afraid of speaking up for myself, as well as doing as much as I can for myself.
Being so shy, and not sticking up for myself, has made me feel like I couldn't do anything, and that I was missing out on what would be the best things for me.
This year, I want to say yes to doing more of the things I want to do, and no to staying on the sidelines. Yes to doing more things for myself, so that I can be as independent as possible, and no to being afraid of doing things.
I want to have more confidence, and less fear.
This year, I want to:
- Reach out to my friends and family more
- Become more comfortable with public speaking
- Become more comfortable with making phone calls (and talking to people on the phone)
- Take better care of my physical and mental health
- Deepen my faith and relationship with God
- Become more comfortable with starting a conversation with someone
- Become more comfortable with praying out loud, in a group of people
- Learn how to not care so much about what others think of me
- Learn how to not doubt myself so much
- Become more comfortable with driving, and to get my driver's license
- Get a job that I will love, that works for me and my skillset
- Pray every day, in the morning and before bed
- Say yes to more things that I want to do
- Create boundaries and stand up for myself
- Go on a vacation by myself
- Start a YouTube channel, and post regularly
- Try indoor skydiving
- Try the ropes course at camp (if I am able to go this year)
- Teach myself how to play the violin
- Teach myself how to play the ukulele
- Try karate
- Write compliments on sticky notes and leave them in random places
- Have a photo shoot taken in public
- Write and send letters to friends, telling them what they mean to me
- Learn Spanish
- Learn Sign Language
- Play a song on the violin, in front of a group of people
Saturday, December 30, 2023
My Reading Bucket List for 2024
- Counting the Cost: A Memoir by Jill Duggar
- A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin
- The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
- Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
- Beyond the Magic Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton
- Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst
- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
- The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
- Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo
- Heaven: Your Real Home by Joni Eareckson Tada
- Gentle and Lowly by Dane C. Ortlund
Friday, December 29, 2023
My Goals and Bucket List for 2024
How is it already the end of 2023?! This year went by way too fast for me.
Like I do every year, I have decided to make a list of goals/a bucket list for 2024, and I hope to get at least a third of this list completed.
I am more of a summer person, but with all of the heat and humidity we had this summer, I am looking forward to the cooler weather of Fall.
Here is my goals/bucket list for 2024:
- Get my driver's license
- Get into a loving, healthy relationship with a significant other
- Get a job that I will love, and that works for me
- Be an STM at a Joni and Friends retreat
- Relearn how to play the violin, and practice on a regular basis
- Improve my relationships with my friends
- Improve my baking and cake decorating skills
- Read at least 2 books a month
- Visit a friend in another state
- Go horseback riding
- Go to Medieval Times
- Learn Spanish
- Learn Sign Language
- Work on writing a book
- Figure out an exercise routine that works for me, and keep up with it
- Knit or crochet a blanket
- Knit or crochet a sweater for myself
- Pray every day
- Read the Bible every day
- Become financially stable/independent
- Get a tattoo in memory of my mom
- Get a second piercing in each ear
- Make chalk art
- Fly a kite
- Host a game night
- Visit the farmer's market
- Participate in an escape room
- Go on a picnic
- Go swimming
- Ride my bike on a regular basis
- Roller blade at least once a week
- See a movie at a drive-in
- Learn how to barbecue
- Spend a day at the beach with friends
- Have a photoshoot taken
- Make popsicles
- Work on becoming more comfortable with public speaking
- Spend a day (or more) in the city
- Go to a Renaissance fair
- Knit or crochet an infinity scarf
- Have a self care day at least twice a month
- Get a henna tattoo
- Go mini golfing
- Learn to sew
- Learn to love/be confident in who I am
- Update my résumé
- Get my vision rechecked