Land of the Living

So I know that my last post had "pt.1" in the title, and though I do plan on following up with a pt.2, this post will not be it. Instead, I wanted to update with a few things about my life here in St. Louis! I have realized recently that even though I really enjoy blogging, I don't do it very often. I think this is because I like to blog about deep things the Lord is changing in my life/things he is teaching me. Its a great way for me to process, but  at the same time it can be exhausting and takes a lot of effort. It also makes it seem like thinking deeply and processing are the only things I do, which is just not true! So here are some pictures and snippets of my life, including many of the beautiful things that bring me so much joy on a daily basis as I go about life here in St. Louis :)

Two of the three sweet children that I nanny for (didn't have a good picture of Jude, the oldest)! Titus (top) and Chloe (left) always bring a smile to my face. I get to hang out with these guys about twice a week and we have so much fun!

City Coffee House and Creperie! My friends and I have been attempting to explore some of the sights and tastes of St. Louis. This is one of the best brunch spots I have been to yet!

 In my free time, I love to cook and try out new recipes. Being in the kitchen is really refreshing for me, and its so fun to get creative and try new things with food. Two of my roommates have food allergies, so the picture below is a chocolate quinoa cake (gluten free, dairy free, sugar free) that I tried for Bekah's birthday, turned out wonderful!









                                                                     






Typical day...coffee, bible, notebook. Life of a seminary student...it can be exhausting, and a lot of work, but in all honesty I love it :)













 My apartment! Though not for long, since my roommates and I are moving to a house in about two weeks...we can't wait for more space and to be closer to church/work/friends.

My wonderful roommates (from right) Ally, Bekah, Carey and I, ice skating at Forest Park this winter. They are probably the biggest blessing the Lord has given me since I moved to St. Louis in August.

So that is a small picture of my life here in St. Louis :) Summer is beginning for me in about two weeks, and I definitely plan to process through and share some of the really amazing and impactful things I have learned in my classes and in life over the course of this past year. Thanks for sticking with me and taking the time to read my (rare) updates!


Bonus!
Current favorite past time:
Sometimes on beautiful days, Chloe and I take a blanket out to the backyard and relax under the sun :)

Current musical obsessions: Matthew Perryman Jones (particularly his newest album, which is the title of this blog post), Ray LaMontague, and Ellie Holcomb.


Currently reading: Reviving Ophelia, Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls. Its for a class paper, but I've found it incredibly intriguing and eye opening. Hoping to read some new fiction over the summer (suggestions, please!)


Currently watching: LOST season 4...watching it bit by bit during study breaks with my roommates, and remembering how much of a love/hate relationship I had with the show the first time around. Some good TV, right there :)