The Good List (No. 02)

Weekend Getaways. A couple weeks ago, my husband and I stole away to St. George with my family for a much needed getaway. We hiked The Narrows and Kanarraville Falls. Absolutely beautiful. Among our other activities: swimming, eating Twinkies, eating at Subway 2 (!) times in a row, and visiting the St. George Temple.

Warm Summer Nights. Often, I still grab a jacket while going out the door, out of habit for Utah’s predictably unpredictable weather. I’m pleasantly surprised to discover I don’t need it most nights.

White Oleander. This book, written by Janet Fitch, completely touched my soul. It follows the heart-aching story of Astrid as she experiences foster care after her poetic mother gets put in jail. Astrid learns of the harshness of the world, but also experiences love, trust, and artistic beauty. Be warned: this book is not for the faint reader.

Dunkirk. A raw, beautiful movie. I loved the lack of dialogue, the depth of character, and the knowledge of an important World War II event.

Nikki Rees. I recently discovered this Instagram fitness star, and have been enjoying following her day-to-day inspiration for working out and eating healthy. I first discovered her story here, and have been following her ever since.

What's been on your Good List?

The Good List (No. 01)

Recently, I became acquainted with The Good List. Used mostly for Instagram and other social media sites, The Good List is a way of sharing what you are grateful for, as well as thing things that make you happy. The first time I tried to create such a list, I stared a blank note screen for a long time. Embarrassed with myself, I learned that I need to become more grateful. However, I did eventually come up with a Good List. Here it is.

Graduated to Normalcy. I finally became a normal person and graduated from a bulky slide phone to an iPhone SE. I’m only several years behind, but it’s never too late to join, right? I got this Spigen phone case, and I can’t wait to try it my new phone to its full extent.

Two Finals Left. I have filled out more bubble sheets than I care to think about. Knowing I only have two more tests brings summer fever to my soul.

Brick Oven Birthdays. Pasta, salad, and pizza. Family chatting. Wide booths with homemade root beer and low light. Singing “Happy Birthday” to my brother with the servers. Brick Oven is the perfect place for any birthday.

We Were Liars. I wept at the end of this book. If you like beautifully written, mysterious, soul-searching books with major plot twists and emotion, this is the book for you.

Design for Mankind. I adore this blog. Most of my inspiration comes from Erin, the writer. Her writing is smooth, eloquent, and she includes tips and advice for everyday life. Check her out.

Warm Spring Rain. Who else do we have to thank for turning the grass and trees green and growing wild tulips in the yard?

This is my Good List. What’s yours?