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THE THANKFUL PROJECT DAY 4 : AN EXPERIENCE

Monday, November 4, 2013

I'm linking up with Kenzie @ Chasing Happy this month to participate in THE THANKFUL PROJECT.

Never heard of it? Taken from Kenzie:

"The Thankful Project will be 28 days of intentional gratitude and community. Each day, we'll write a post in response to a gratitude prompt (see the list of prompts by date below)... The motivation behind The Thankful Project is this: an attitude of thankfulness can help us push through and overcome just about anything..."

Isn't that great? I love that Kenzie thought of this and is sharing it with the rest of blogland. I missed the first three days, but I am just going to jump right in to day four. Today's prompt is an experience.

One experience that I am thankful for is living in Verona, Italy for four months.

I studied abroad in Italy in the spring semester of my junior year (January 2013 - May 2013.) It's been less than a year since it happened, but it feels like such a long time ago. Once in awhile I'll come across an old photo or even a scenery in a movie, and I'll immediately recognize the location and feel a wave of nostalgia. The memories will suddenly resurface and feel so vivid, taking me back to the different conversations, smells, emotions, and feelings. Wow, it is still so surreal.

Studying abroad in Italy was probably one of the best decisions I made in college and that semester will always hold a special place in my heart. :) It was a time I learned a lot about myself, about this world, about God, and building relationships with people different from you. I feel so fortunate that I had the chance to go and that my parents were supportive and helpful to make that happen.

Rather than try to condense the greatness of Europe with a few words, you can find photos of all the places I went here! They're all directed from my wordpress so it takes awhile to load, but I think I'm planning on making a "city guide" for Europe sometime soon.

But yes, if you are in college and have the opportunity and means to study abroad, do it. Please do yourself a favor and do it — even if it's only for a break and not a full semester. You'll see so much beauty, taste and smell such different flavors, and witness cultures and lifestyles you didn't know existed. And you will fall in love with all of it.

*Find my European adventures here.
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* Share what you're thankful for and link up your posts here.

HAPPY NOVEMBER

Friday, November 1, 2013

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HAPPY NOVEMBER, EVERYBODY.
It is the first day of the month that is filled with thanks, loved ones, and food that makes you fall into deep sleeps. Just wanted to welcome in the new month and tie up loose ends of October with you...

In October, we (attempted) to talk about "belovedness" for thirty one days. Although there are not 31 posts, you can find them all here.

GOALS:
- Participate in #shereadstruth
- Begin new blog projects. (I'm really excited for this one. Hint: guest posts + sponsorships)
- Take better care of my body.
- Cut out carbs and look for changes.
- Practice grace daily.
- Sleep before 1 a.m.
- Don't skip class.
- Say "thank you" frequently. (:

HOUSEKEEPING:
Please note the right side bar to see the addition of new friends and sponsors of Coffee & Honeycomb. Be sure to check out their blogs and give them some love. (:

xoxo.

thursday thank you

Friday, November 9, 2012

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and I'm reminded how much there is to be thankful for. Thankful for what I have and for what I don't have. Thankful for the things in my pocket and the people around me. Thankful for the experiences I've been through and the ones I dodged.

So I am dedicating each Thursday of this month until Thanksgiving to pause from the busyness and make a conscious effort to be thankful.

Today I am thankful for...

my job.

^ First day of work. I thought that this ill-fitted apron was so legit.

It's been (heavily) sprinkled throughout this blog that I'm a recent barista at a local coffee shop. And I am so thankful to have a job I love. A job I look forward to go to each day, even on days I have to wake up before the sun does. I'm thankful for a boss who is supportive and encouraging. Thankful for co-workers who ask me how I'm doing and willingly pick up conflict shifts. Thankful for regulars who drop more than leftover pennies into the tip jar. Thankful for free coffee and goodies. Thankful for pandora stations and good music. And most importantly, thankful for a job, period.. Those extra rolls of cash have been useful for girls nights and $5 fro-yos.

my mom.

^ one of the many cute texts my mom sends me

Sometimes I get homesick. I miss the sound of my dogs barking or the warmth when they cuddle next to me. I miss my blue blanket and lazy car rides in the nissan. I miss going to target just because. I miss clothes that magically get washed and folded. I miss korean food... But my mom showers me with love even from miles and miles away to ease the homesickness. Through funny texts and photos of daily adventures of the dogs, she reminds me she still cares. I wish I could show off all the funny cards, text messages, emails, and packages she sends on a regular basis. :) I am so grateful to have a mom who is so interested in every facet of my life. So grateful to have a mom who supports anything I do. So grateful to have a mom who wants me to be happy and will move mountains to get there.

my roommates.

^ We never take photos together, so this is all I could scavenge... But you can already tell that they are clearly not normal.

Thankful for these charming or not so charming girls who are the sisters I never had. Really. These girls have seen me at my absolute worst; when I'm angry, hungry, tired, or a horrid combination of them all, and they still love me and sit with me. Thankful that they genuinely want what's best for me. Thankful that they make me laugh and teach me to laugh at myself, too. Thankful that they have so much faith in who I am and where I'm going in life. Thankful that they love in the forms of food and gifts and funny post-it notes. Thankful that they stay up late to talk with me, for the fifth night in the row. Thankful that fill me up with encouraging words. But most importantly, thankful that they order massive amounts of food with me.

this guy.

Oh, this guy. 2 1/2 years and even for that, I'm so thankful. Thankful that he is still a man I respect, love, and like; and that those feelings are reciprocated. Thankful for how much we've grown and how much our relationship has progressed. Thankful that he lets me order two dishes at a restaurant when I can't decide. Thankful that he holds my purse when we go shopping. Thankful that he listens to my stories, and he actually enjoys them. Thankful that he is not only my boyfriend, but my best friend. Thankful that with each new season, we learn different things. This season, I learned what a luxury it is to have him one flight of stairs away, let alone, on campus this semester. I don't deserve it, it's a luxury; and I'm reminded not take that for granted. Because next semester when I study abroad, we will be forced to do long distance all over again. I also learned to be secure in our relationship despite our absences and busyness. And that fact alone is a testament to how much we've grown. It calms me and gives me hope that he and I will last another season. I hope we spend every season together.

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Happy thanksgiving.

GOALS: NOVEMBER

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Happy November, everyone!

I know I said this last month but I just have to say it again: time FLEW BY. I feel like I just recently did one of these posts for October. Hope everyone is staying healthy and bundled up-- everyone around me is getting sick. My roommate included. ;( Not me quite yet, I feel like my immune system has toughened up since I was a kid. (Knock on wood.) I'm drinking my warm fluids and wrapping up in scarves. And my loving madre recently sent me my sweaters and jackets which was perfect for this past week's freezing cold weather. It really feels like winter has already hit the midwest.

October was a crazy one with midterms, client meetings, work, and church.

For now, I just want to quickly welcome the month of November and celebrate the season of fall and Thanksgiving. Cheers!

GOALS: