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My Workout Gear

We’re starting a new little series site-wide here called “Gimme Some Favorites”. And after posting this mason jar inspired roundup today on Oven, I thought it would be fun to do a little fitness version here at Gimme Some Life. So without further ado, here is a roundup of...

Currently

Ok friends — I promise I haven’t abandoned this site!!! This summer has been full of all sorts of crazy, wonderful, and fun adventures. But it has been just that — full. No complaints here. But I’m happy that my crazy travel schedule has finally started to wind down, and...

30 Things I Have Learned At 30

I did it — I turned 30 today!!! Since decade markers tend to invite a fair share of introspection, I decided to make a list (whoo!) of 30 things I have learned in the past ten years to celebrate. It’s far from exhaustive, and I’ll warn you that it’s...

Currently

It’s been a little while since I’ve done a “Currently” post. Life has been plenty busy lately, but the good kind of busy. A little less work, more time with friends and family, and lots of time soaking up the sunshine when the weather was warm. (Ok, ok, and then...

On Blogging: Perspective

I have to admit that I’m a huge people-watcher. Whether it’s airports, coffee shops, churches, you name the place, I’m that girl who’s always taking in her surroundings (in a hopefully non-creepster way!). I can’t help it. I have always been completely fascinated by how people interact with one...

On Friendship: Being Known

When I was a kid, I remember our old pastor always used to close the worship services each week with his trademark benediction: “The One who knows you the best, loves you the most. Thanks be to God.” While I know this is profoundly, wonderfully, and mysteriously true with...

Spring Loves.

Green. Sunlit evenings. Fresh asparagus. Back decks. Newness. My birthday. Windows down. Rain. Easter. Picnics. Farmers markets. Birdsongs. Deep breaths. Bike rides. Warmth. Yellow tulips. Hope. What are your favorite things about Spring?

currently

Whew! I just finished up a mega big food styling project at work that has consumed my days and evening these past two weeks, and am finally getting to sit down and catch up on a bit of life. So thought I would post another “currently” on here about,...

currently.

Loving the new video app Vine. It’s like the 6-second-video version of Instagram. Come find me at GimmeSomeOven! Listening to The Lone Bellow’s new album. Since it looks like The Civil Wars are not getting back together anytime soon (tragic!), this band is quickly becoming my new Americana favorite. Saving up...

Europe 2012: London (Part Two)

We have reached the end! After 3.5 weeks abroad in Europe, our final destination was a quick day back in London before flying home. Of the six group members remaining, I was one of two who had spent five days in the city prior to leaving for Oxford and...

Europe 2012: Oxford

After Sara’s wedding in Shrewsbury, we made our way to Oxford. At this point, we still had all 8 of us in the group, although Nathan and Kerry left a day early to make it back to the States for New Year’s Eve. But as you will see, those...

Europe 2012: Shrewsbury

Next up on our England adventure was the event that inspired the trip — our friend Sara’s wedding in Shrewsbury! We all knew that the wedding was going to be a total highlight of our trip. But I think none of us had any idea how much we would...