Finally Friday!

Is anyone else thrilled about the weekend?! Because this girl over here is! Here are my top five things from this week in a slightly different format, linkin' up with Lauren as always!

I can see clearly now: I'm beyond excited about my new glasses! I fell in love with them and I knew right away that they were "the ones". Although getting used to bifocals is frustrating, it's totally worth it

 
"My Dear"-Bethel Worship: This song has been on repeat all day, every day this week. I love it so much! Check it out here!

Lunch Dates: I've had quite a few lunch dates this week-all I enjoyed so much. #turningintoafoodie

Hooray!: Guess who made an Instagram for the blog! Follow me! @simplywithasmile

Green Tea Goodness: Three words for you-green.tea.latte. Does it look like something straight out of a Dr. Suess book? Yes, I'm aware. Don't knock it until you try it!

Friday!

1. Buble' Kind of Day: *did you see what I did there with the rhyming?* "Everything" by Michael Buble' has been on repeat ALL week. I can't get enough. I've been a fan of his music ever since I was a little kid and my mom would play all his CDs. Check this song out here! You won't regret it. Let it be your theme for this Friday! If you know it or listen to it, leave a lyric in the comments!

2. Spring Has Sprung: I walked into the grocery store this week to this shot. It made me smile so much. Spring is such a beautiful time of year, what an odd place to find that out than in a grocery store.

3. Target Trap: I will admit. My name is Lauren and I have a Target problem. I find something every.single.time I go in there. I'm a huge sucker for those little red tags. I don't care if its 70% or 15% off, I automatically can justify buying it. Anyways, I've been looking for a pair of headphones like these for a while now. Snagged this yesterday and I love them already....thank you Target...

4.Listening to the Rain: I'm obsessed with an app this week. This one is called SleepMaker All In One Free. (that's a mouthful, sorry) I love listening to the rain. This particular app plays for 45 min and you even get to pick what type of rain you would like to listen to. My favorite is "Rain steady trickling puddles" (In case you wanted to know:P) This is great to have while reading or even falling asleep to!

5. Button Party!: In case you guys missed it, I made my very own button this week! Hooray! Go ahead and take me with you!

Linking up with Lauren as always!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday Everyone! I think you all would be so happy to know that Lauren has been quite the busy bee this week! Last semester is officially underway and there is no turning back now...*gasp*. As always, linking up with the lovely Lauren!

1. This week was hard but productive. I got to visit my future college for the first time yesterday and I cannot tell you how much of a blessing that was. My student adviser was so very patient and spent her time answering every last question. (Poor girl!)  I can't wait to see what God has in store for me! So blessed!

2. Carmel Macchiatos: I think I had my 4th one of the week today......hey..you don't judge me, I don't judge you!

3. Easter was so much fun. I had so many laughs with my friends and made so many memories. Couldn't help but make it a favorite for the week.

4. I went ahead and got a manicure this week. Can we just talk about the colors for a second....wow. I was IN LOVE!!! (O.P.I.'S Lincoln Park After Dark and O.P.I.'s Birthday Collection)

5. I think I found this on Pinterest this week. (Or some other social media site...:P) In times of hardship, the way we react is what makes the situation. "How strong you stand is what makes you" Thought I would share that with you guys!

Happy Friday Guys!

1.Song of the Week: Easter is just around the corner guys! Can you believe it? This is a great song by Andy Cherry, Our God's Alive. It''ll really get you in the mood to celebrate Easter morning! Check it out here!

2. One for the Books: My poor brother had his wisdom teeth out this week. This was one of the many humorous conversations we had:

3. Sick Week: I never ever get sick. Never. But when I do, its quite bad. So, after being dragged to the doctor, I was told that I have bronchitis. Oh, how lovely. Let me tell you this, it was the farthest thing from lovely. Worst week ever. Take my advice, never ever get bronchitis. Never.

4. Pennies From Heaven: Did anyone else get this lovely little e-mail in their inbox this week. It certainly brightened my day. Most certainly.

5. Welcome Spring!: I'm sorry, just had to share this picture with you guys one more time! It just makes me so excited for spring! Yay!
Linking up with Lauren as always!

High Five For Friday!

This week flew by! I remembered only this morning that it was Friday! Ahh! But, here it is. High Five for Friday! Linking up with Lauren-the mastermind behind From My Grey Desk! 

1.Search for Significance: This book is just amazing. If you deal with any kind of self worth issues or insecurity this books speaks strongly of finding your significance in your salvation in Christ. Check it out here .

 2. Sad, but True: I saw this sign in HomeGoods the other day and loved it. I'm leaving for college in about 6 months and am slowly coming to terms with the fact that I will have some goodbyes coming my way. Although miles may separate me from the people I love and care about, I will never forget the memories. 

3.Spring Has Sprung: It is rather hot where I live and while the temperatures were rising, I quickly realized I didn't have any neutral sandals. Target didn't disappoint (it never really does), and I found these guys for $15! Score! Spring here I come!

4. Barton Hollow, The Civil Wars: If you have no heard this song, you need to. It has some of the most beautiful harmonies I've heard. It has this very ominous and dark feeling about it that just gets better every time you listen to it. This music video is also amazing. Check it out here!

5. Loving my Locks: My hair has officially woken up from its winter nap and has been getting brighter as the weeks go by. I've been loving it. It has also reached the perfect length for me and has been so easy to style the way I want to each day. My goal for the summer: grow it out as long as I can before college. 

High Five for Friday!

This was a great week. I don't say that often, but it really was. So that makes me even more excited to look back and see my highlights! I'll be linking up with one of my favorite bloggers today, Lauren. Go check her out, I'm obsessed with her blog!

1. Extreme Addiction: Coffee Edition: If you haven't realized yet, I have a major coffee addiction. I feel like this week, it's just gotten worse. It could be worse right? 

2. Feeling Like a Lady: So I finally jumped on the band wagon this week and got myself my first gel manicure. (And I'm so glad I did) After about a week of having it, I really love that I don't have to worry about painting my nails for the next two weeks-major score.

3. A New Drink At Starbucks?!?!: I had a free drink on my account this week-2nd major score. While waiting in line I saw two words that made my mouth water, Hazelnut Macchiato. I love carmel macchiato so I was as good as sold. Try it. You won't be sorry.

4. There is Beauty Everywhere: I saw this outside while walking to my car and just had to take a picture. The neighborhood kids can be quite little Picassos sometimes. 

5. A Re-Discovery of Sorts: I don't know why but I deleted my Pandora app months ago and just recently re-downloaded it this week. I have fell back in love. Its super nice to listen to while writing (like I am now) or just when I want to discover new artists. 

Thanks guys! Hope you have a great weekend!