What I Love Wednesday: 3

It is my humble opinion that there is no greater feeling than falling in love.

{5 things I love}

boots :: walmart

[these boots]
I bought these boots from WalMart years ago. Who'd have thought, right? They are always my go-to boot once the weather starts to cool. They're not that warm, but they're roomy enough to throw on a good pair of thick socks to keep my tootsies toasty.

grocery checklist :: real simple

[weekly grocery shopping]
When I was alone, I would wake up at 6:00 am every morning to walk to the grocery store. I loved walking along the street when the sun was still down, the streets empty except for maybe one passerby, and the store would always be half lit up, like it was providing mood lighting for my shopping experience. Now that I'm not alone, I've grown to really love our Saturday routine of brainstorming meal ideas, setting a grocery list, and sticking to it (most of the time). Even the waits in line are fun when you're with someone you enjoy.

little houses :: gifted

[random gifts]
I've had a very fun friendship with an old barber ever since I went into his shop and asked if I could take a portrait of him for my photography class years ago. He painted a portrait of me in exchange, and we've been trading random gifts ever since. When I went into his shop last week, he gave me these cute little houses he'd picked up at a garage sale. He'd bought them to go up along the tiny shelf that lines his walls, but they didn't fit so he passed them along to me! So I broke my rule and bought some yarn so I could make him slightly smaller knitted versions of these houses for Christmas.

pumpkin chai latte :: starbucks

[Starbucks at home]

We bought the pumpkin syrup at the beginning of the month, and it's already almost halfway gone. We've already decided to get the caramel syrup next. I really love waking up in the morning to make myself my own Starbucks drink instead of driving to the actual Starbucks location. Not only do I save money by ordering the products online, but I also save on the gas I'm not using. Talk about a win, win for me!

textbook :: nasm

[Studying for my CPT exam]

I got my certified personal trainer textbook in the mail Friday, and I've really enjoyed getting everything all set up. My online learning aids are up and running, and I started my first day of "class" Monday night. Woohoo to finally giving myself a kick in the butt to change my bloody awful career. One thing I've discovered I really love about online courses is that the teacher doesn't yell at you for snacking on chips and dip (or knitting) in class. Haha.

What I Love Wednesday: 2

The top five things I'm wishing for this holiday season. 

owl knitting needle gauge :: tangerine8

 This adorable knitting needle gauge isn't really something I need (I already own two metal gauges), but it is something I really, really want! How could I not when it's just so gosh darn cute?

t-rex's busy day hoodie :: topatoco

I'd love to get all cozy in this dinosaur hoodie designed by the creator of Dinosaur Comics. Panel two is always my favorite; T-rex always looks so aghast.

anatomy coloring book :: amazon

I've always had a weird fascination with scientific coloring books, and now that I'm going to have to learn the muscles for my CPT exam, I'm dying to get this one. Not that I really want to use it for studying; I just like coloring books.

harry potter and the sorcerer's stone audiobook :: amazon

The Harry Potter audiobooks are at the top of my favorite audiobooks list. My favorite of the two narrators is Jim Dale - he's always so perfect with his tone, and his character voices are always consistent. I've had these on my wish list for so long, but they're just so pricey that I never feel right buying them.

the woodsy association pattern set :: knitpicks

Saving the best for last? I think so. I can't get enough of these cute little wrist-ees designed by tiny owl knits. All of her pattern designs are just the cutest!

What I Love Wednesday

Today's not my best day. It always seems I start my week great, all get-up-and-go attitude with a determined pep in my step. But as the end of the Wednesday workday approaches, a heavy weight begins to press down, and I can't stop my feet from dragging.

I need a boost to keep myself going strong - a reminder of things that make this life amazing and wonderful and just the right kind of perfect that can withstand any season.

{5 things I love}

1. Finding perfect little acorns in my back yard.

 I found these little guys while fetching the dog's ball in my back yard. And they really couldn't have come at a better time.

2. Plain brown packages on my doorstep.

 One of my favorite things is coming home to a package on my doorstep.

3. Waking up to this man cooking me breakfast.

I should return the favor this weekend. He's been working so hard, he deserves a break from Saturday morning breakfast wench.

4. Cuddle time with my babies.

Nothing makes me feel like the best mom ever more than knowing just the feeling of being in my arms is enough to make them purr.

5. My current knitting project.

I'm working my way through 400 Knitting Stitches and slowly knitting up a striped patchwork blanket.