The Curly Girl

Happy Friday!

Guys, it is spring. And I haven’t posted in months! But that is the great things about blogs, there are still sitting there when you are ready to return to them!

Today I am focusing on controlling what I can and releasing what I can’t; feeling grateful for the sunshine; and running off coffee (but that is essentially every day!). Adam and I are running a half marathon tomorrow and then celebrating with tacos, he also gets to pretty much dictate our weekend since it is his “birthday weekend” (his birthday is next Wednesday and we all deserve a weekend). So who knows what we will be up to, aside from volunteering at church Sunday morning, options are endless!

But until then, here are today’s Five Friday Finds:

1. So grateful for the Chaplain and firefighters who put their lives in danger to save priceless historic and religious relics.
2. Mother’s Day will be here soon, if you are looking for inspiration for your mom or friend, here are some great ideas!
3. Apparently Stephen Curry has a popcorn problem; this is my kind of sports news!
4. Looking for meal prep inspiration? I love these big batch options!
5. A Glow-In-The-Dark bicycle path that is charged by the sun?! MAGIC!

Now you tell me:

• What did you most enjoy reading this week?
• Do you have any Easter traditions you will be celebrating this weekend?

In one week I will be at my rehearsal luncheon.

WHAT?!?

While I let that sink in, here are today’s 5 Friday Finds, starting with today;s holiday:

1. Today is National Margarita Day! The margarita cocktail has been a beloved cocktail since the 1940s. While many bartenders have put their own unique spin on the margarita, no one knows who created the original recipe! Check out the article to see some theories!
2. Lightsaber dueling is now a real thing in France, in case you’re wanting to get on top of the next boutique fitness trend.
3. I am getting powder dip nails for the wedding! Anyone have tips from their experiences?
4. Pretty sure I need this Plant Lady pot.
5. My first retirement dream is to open a really cool coffee/wine bar but I think my research will need to require visiting these incredible bars!

Now you tell me!

• Will you be celebrating National Margarita Day?
• What are you excited about this weekend?

Guys. 22 days. I get married in 22 days.

Whoa.

I am beyond excited and kinda feel like things are pretty ready? Except vows. Really need to work on those 😉

Life has been cold. Well, not life, but the weather. Just really stinking cold. But in 24 days I will be in Belize, so there is a big, fat silver lining hanging out there for me! (Sorry to all other Midwesterners who are not headed to Belize in 24 days…)

If you are stuck inside avoiding the cold, here are this week’s Five Friday Finds for your entertainment!

1. Please have my next cruise include Oprah walking around in her PJs handing out tequila shots!
2. Clickbait: Ariana Grande No Longer Has a Tattoo That Says ‘Small Barbecue Grill’ in Japanese.
3. While we are talking about clickbait, this article listing 15 classic book titles if they were written as clickbait is pretty amusing!
4. Daydreaming of visiting one of these islands… did I mention it is cold in Iowa??
5. Billboards are the worst, unless you paint them with the landscape that they are blocking <3

Now you tell me!

• What are you most looking forward to this weekend?
• Who would you want to be on a cruise with?