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M A K I N G

Right now, I’m meal prepping like it’s my job. My current favorite thing to make are quiches with all my favorite things – broccoli, peppers, and tomatoes. Healthy, simple breakfasts save my life on weekdays.

M I S S I N G

This month, I’m really just missing the sense of normalcy that comes with being able to go where ever we need to whenever we need to. Things like haircuts, doctors visits, and trying on clothes before you buy them just got a lot more complicated. Definitely something I hope I don’t take for granted in the future.

L E A R N I N G

Where do I start? I’m learning that experiences always trump things. I’m learning that I always have time for what I prioritize. I’m learning to ask why instead of just doing what I’ve always done. I’m learning that sunsets and stillness and showing up are keys to this season.

L O V I N G

Right now, I’m loving working at home. It’s given me the space to get a few extra zzz’s in the morning, lunch breaks with my hubs, as well as extra snuggles with the pups. Even though I know this time will come to an end, I’m definitely enjoying it while I can.

R E A D I N G

I recently borrowed the audiobook Goodbye, Things on my library’s app and I’m really enjoying it. All around I’m fascinated by the why and how behind minimalism and this book didn’t disappoint. Throughout quarantine, Kevin and I worked on downsizing our stuff and it’s felt amazing. I know I’m holding onto a couple of things because of price or “what if” circumstances that this book might just do the trick in helping me get rid of once and for all.

Daily Delights // Wednesday, Earth Day

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Perhaps the reason you are drawn to flowers is not only for their outer beauty, but because they remind you beautiful things will bloom after the longest seasons of waiting. – Morgan Harper Nichols

Social Distancing To Do List Update

  • Catch up on Project Life/scrapbooking projects
  • Shred everything in the shred bin
  • Host Zoom meetings or Group FaceTime hangs with friends
  • Clean out closet and go through summer clothes
  • Go on a photo walk
  • Listen to a whole record in one sitting
  • Do a face mask
  • Take a bubble bath
  • Do some yoga (currently watching: Yoga with Adriene)
  • Sharpen my photography skills by testing out ISO/Av/exposure on a single subject
  • Download a coloring book app on my iPad
  • Watch a show on Netflix (current to watch list: The Circle, Love is Blind, Cheer, and Outlander)
  • Meditate (using the Headspace App)
  • Read all the unread books on my shelf (there are only about 6)
  • Try Daily Pages with RUKristin
  • Shop local and at our favorite small businesses
  • Make a capsule wardrobe for spring
  • Go down a YouTube rabbit hole – starting with minimalism videos
  • Unplug for 24 hours (probably going to need it!)
  • Work on my cross-stitch quilt
  • Take an online course
  • Try a new recipe
  • Clean up the leaves in our yard
  • Start planning my summer garden
  • Make dog treats
  • Make a watercolor painting
  • Make a magazine collage journal
  • Clean out the garage
  • Read an entire book on my iPad
  • Take photos of our house
  • Make a mini book for my 2020 One Little Word

Daily Delights // Tuesday

As news of the virus becomes more inescapable, I thought it would be helpful to just start noticing the good things, the blessings, and all the ways that I still feel God meeting me exactly where I’m at during this time of uncertainty. I’ll be sharing these things regularly as a reminder to me and as an encouragement for you to look for them in your life as well. God is over this and He’s in it with us. Here’s how that looked today.

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My co-workers are hard at work sleeping today.

Lyrics

May your struggles keep you near the cross
And may your troubles show that you need God
And may your battles end the way they should
And may your bad days prove that God is good
And may your whole life prove that God is good

God is Good – Jonathan McReynolds

Some Good News

Daily Delights // Monday

As news of the virus becomes more inescapable, I thought it would be helpful to just start noticing the good things, the blessings, and all the ways that I still feel God meeting me exactly where I’m at during this time of uncertainty. I’ll be sharing these things regularly as a reminder to me and as an encouragement for you to look for them in your life as well. God is over this and He’s in it with us. Here’s how that looked today.

Untitled by Jacqueline and Kevin Reape on 500px.com

Social distancing, day 18. Work from home, day 1.

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Would you eat any of these weird food combos? Don’t worry, none of them involve Ketchup.

In case you are a fan of ketchup though, check out this foods to eat with Ketchup Generator. I can hardly believe this has its own place on the internet.

About

Hi, I'm Jacqueline - believer, learner, and all around hobby enthusiast. I'm married to my highschool sweetheart, Kevin, and we live in the midwest with our sweet pup.

On this blog I share all kinds of things about my life - from my faith journey to the garden in my neighbors backyard. I've been blogging for almost eight years and use this space as a way to document my daily life.

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the internet.