how about a life update?

...it's been awhile.

moving to arizona for the summer. [it's gonna be hot.]
visiting japan for spring break.
derek got horrendous food poisoning on valentines day.
my brother being home is the best.
i deleted bejewled off my phone and i kind of regret it.
the birds still live on our roof, but they switched sides so at least i don't see them every day.
st. george + parade of homes getaway.
the olympics are still my favorite.
don't tell me you also didn't cry watching nicole pikus-pace. [here.]
faculty vs. student basketball game. yeah, that's a thing.
why do i love summer clothes so much?! bah.
i give myself a dollar for every day i exercise.  this month i've earned a dollar.
friday afternoon sewing lessons.
middle schoolers are so bipolar.
i fail at baking.
every february i pretend it's spring.  the 50 degree weather helps too.
trying to convince myself that it's okay that laundry and dishes will never end.
in need of more good book suggestions.
setting new goals to "live intentionally." [inspiration]