5 Friday Favorites: January 12, 2024

It's time for my Friday link up with  A Little Bit of Everything and Momfessionals. 

On Fridays I share things that made me happy from the week - a photo, a song, a quote, a beauty product, a recipe, a pair of cute shoes, etc. If it's a product, sometimes it's something I actually own and sometimes something I just saw online that gave me a smile. Sometimes it's serious and sometimes it's silly. I suppose I believe that God is in the simple details of life and yes, I can even find Him in a tube of lipstick

Happy Friday. I am so happy to be back home and in Virginia. I love Texas. An obnoxious amount. I buy into all the hype that we have created for ourselves. But Virginia is a beautiful gift to me. And I'm so grateful for the comfort and peace of home this week. I slept for about three days after I got back, so the energy and go-get-'em-ness I usually have during a new year is a bit delayed.

Here are some of my favorite things from last week - in addition to sleeping.

1. Beckham

The Beckham documentary on Netflix is so darn good. I don't know what I was doing in the late 90s, but I wasn't fully in tune with the whole David and Victoria thing. Which is weird because I read People magazine every blasted week. The great thing about this documentary for me was of course, that I'm all in for the drama of sports, competition, leadership on a field or court or pitch - all that stuff fires me up. Also, I didn't have any recollection of whether or not Beckham's teams were going to win or lose, so I was totally on the edge of my seat. The 2nd best thing is that David Beckham is awfully pretty to look at. About half way through Episode 3, Steve said, "Um, so I guess the women were kinda into Beckham?" I shrugged. "Um. Yes. Kinda. I think so."

2. Amazon Half-Zip Sweatshirt

In the first month of 2024 it appears my main goals revolve around comfort and ease. I realize that since I spent most of 2023 in overalls and/or rompers, this is not exactly a major change that I am making. However, I have found my favorite leggings in all the world and now all I want is sweatshirts and or tunics to cover my rear end. This Half-Zip sweatshirt feels a bit fancier than a regular sweatshirt. Alright, it's not close to fancy, but let's just go with it. The white as well as some other colors are on sale today for only $23ish.

3. Sweater Set

This sweater set looks like it's directly in the center of God's will for my life in 2024. My discernment skills might not be accurate right now, but I'm thinking this is what He wants for me. 

4. Prada Paradoxe Perfume

I will not be buying this perfume because it's crazy expensive, but I got a sample of it in Sephora recently and it smells amazing. If you are up for treating yourself, go for it. Otherwise, I'm planning on seeing how I can grab another sample or ten next time I'm there.

5. Kate Olivia Rhodes

Kate Rhodes passed away at the age of four after battling leukemia on this day in 2016. I wrote about that here. And later here. I will forever be changed by her story. In equal measure, I will forever be changed by the writing of her mother, Lindsay. In my estimation, Lindsay Rhodes is one of the best writers of all time. I say that without a hint of exaggeration. Her writings on grief have made more impact on me in the past year than perhaps any other. There are those of us who, against all reason, will always hold tight to the hope that there are glimpses of beauty in the ashes to be found. Today, in particular, for Kate's people, the air will be so thick with dust and ash that it will threaten to blind them. Please pray today that the light will find its way through to Kate's family some how, some way. Please.

Have a blessed weekend.

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