man, i'm in a good mood.

for reals, people.

i'm in a good mood. i am going to completely blame it on the sunshine - which inspired me to bring out my new favorite pair of shades from Glasses Shop. their called the salinas with clear and BRIGHT orange frames. they are the perfect pair to grab on the way to the beach or for a sunday afternoon drive. so fun! (can you tell? i'm already so ready for summer!)

and the fact that i'm having one of those weeks where things are clicking on all cylinders. you know what i'm screaming? FEELING GOOD, PEOPLE! and i'm also loving all the red and pink and hearts and lovey-dovey-ness of this week. like i told my class the other day, when they were all bashing on valentine's day. and i told them that i am one of those cliche, cheesy weirdos that actually love valentine's day, so sue me. (#michaelscott)

with how crazy and messy life can be, you got to celebrate every good thing that comes one's way. even the paper hearts and valentines candy and a sweet husband who loves me every single day. (hashtag blessed. hashtag lucky. hashtag i know i got it good.)

and because of my good mood, i think i'm in a list mood, too. you, too?
good. i knew we were good friends.

Making : triple chocolate chip cookies
Cooking: nothing at the moment if you count baking cookies as cooking
Drinking : lots more extra cups of coffee. 5am, 10am, maaaaybe 3pm if i can't help.
Reading : one plus one by jojo moyes (loved me before you so i have high hopes for this one)
Wanting: a puppy dog so so so bad
Looking: forward to some super exciting things taking place this upcoming year *insert monkey covering mouth emoji*
Planning: our yearly vacation
Wasting: too much time binge watching tv shows (but technically if you are enjoying the shows, it's not wasting, right?)
Sewing: not much sewing at all these days. weird 'cause that used to my daily life and now i haven't picked up a needle and thread. don't know if that is sad or a relief. maybe both.
Wishing: for march to get here already so that my family can all be together again
Enjoying: this fast-paced but wonderful life with Ryan
Waiting: for the timer to go off for my chocolate chip cookies to be done baking
Liking: too many pictures on instagram. anyone else spend too much time on there?
Wondering: how many sour patch kids would fit inside of a the eiffel tower
Loving: my recent addition of gel pens
Hoping: i never really grow up and take life too seriously
Marveling: at God's abundant goodness
Needing: those chocolate chip cookies to be done baking in the oven already
Smelling: chocolate chip cookies (unintentional theme)
Wearing: the top i wore to work today but then sweats and my fluffy pink house slippers
Following: (or trying) too many to-do lists
Noticing: how quickly God moves when He gets things going
Knowing: God is faithful
Thinking: about the future
Bookmarking: vacation planning sites
Opening: way too many windows on my computer
Giggling: over random text messages from my sisters
Feeling: excited

and btw the way, guys, thanks for your sweet welcoming-me-back-to-blogging comments.
you guys are truly the best.

and now i hear my timer finally going off. ta-ta. off to stuff my face.

taking stock list inspired by pip and sydney.

P.S. Discount code for anyone who wants to be my sunglasses twin! Use IleneJ20 for 20% off of ANYTHING on glassesshop.com - or if you are in need of just frames, take 45% off with discount code Y2B45. woohoo!!!!