Last week started a little blah for me, but with a new favorite song, new episodes of one of my favorite shows and new make-up to play with, I'd give the first week of April a pretty solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.
1. I found this
recipe on Pinterest (of course) and with the warmer weather sneaking its way on in, these will be perfect to make when I have extra time on my hands. I'm a sucker for peaches n' cream anything (
cue awful 112 song). You can't tell me that these don't look yummy.
2. I have finally, finally gotten a Naked palette! Naked 2 to be exact. I know, I'm late to the party. I would've gotten it sooner, but I have so many neutral eyeshadows in my collection already. In the end I caved because I like the quality of these, the convenience of having them all together and the fact that I had a 15% off coupon at Sephora.
3. I first heard The Black Keys' new single on the radio while I was driving to class, which was lucky for me. It's the ideal song to crank up when you're speeding, 80 down a 70, ready to break some hearts. Needless to say, "Fever" made me feel really cool that morning. They have a really sexy new-old rock sound that I'm in the mood for every so often (
see also Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know). If you're in that mood, press play.
4. The Mindy Project is back on after a friggin'
2 month hiatus. Who does that?! Why Mindy, why? Especially after the cliffhanger of an episode they left on. I'm reading her book right now, so I feel like her and I are sort of friends at this point. As your internet friend, I suggest you watch (if you aren't watching already) for some instant happy.
5. I saw this text post on Tumblr and read through it in a few seconds. It's short and poignant and it makes all the sense in the world. It's a great reminder that letting things go can make so much difference when it comes to living a happy life. Read below:
A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face she inquired, “How heavy is this glass of water?” The answers called out ranged from 8oz to 20 oz. She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If i hold it for a minute, its not a problem. If i hold it for an hour, i’ll have an ache in my arm. If i hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer i hold it, the heavier it becomes.” She continued, “The stress and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them for a big longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed - incapable of doing anything.” Always remember to put the glass down.
