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Hello Monday!

October 17, 2011

Happy Monday everyone! This week is a big slap in the face to me after spending last week in Seattle with friends and family. Now it’s the part of the semester where things get ugly and you realize how busy the next eight weeks are going to be until it’s all over! Christmas break, here I come! However, I am so, SO thankful for last week’s trip and I am looking forward to getting to meet new friends this week at The Shine Event!

{Hello pretty sister. I’m so glad I got to spend all of last week with you!}

 {Hello boots. I’ve missed you!}
 {Hello cooking dinner! I took a few weeks off, but I’m back. 
I couldn’t stand not having leftovers for lunch every day!}
{Hello hot chocolate. It’s you and me for the next four months.}
 {Hello long-sleeved section of my closet. It’s nice to see you again… 
I will dress like fall even if it’s still 100 degrees here.}
{Hello to re-stocking the fridge after being out of town for a week!}
{Goodbye conference and pretending to be on vacation for a week. 
Hello reality… loads of homework and lots of student papers to grade}

Linking up with Lisa and Lindsey!

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  1. Erin

    October 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    How exciting about the Shine Event! I am going to come! 🙂 I am glad you had a good trip and got to see your sister! 🙂

  2. Jessi

    October 17, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Supposedly today is the last day of 90 degree weather here in TX. It's supposed to be in the 60s the rest of the week and I can hardly contain myself! I'm not quite sure which sweater I'll be wearing tomorrow!

    Hope you had a wonderful time in Seattle!

  3. AllyceR

    October 17, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I am curious to see how your fall dressing comes along with the heat there. 😉 And, yes, your sister is pretty beautiful! 😉

  4. Mr. Taylor and his Lady

    October 17, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    aww, seattle is amazing, and i am just so jealous that you got to spend time there last week. have so much fun at the shine event!
    xo TJ

  5. Ashley @ LaLuce

    October 19, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    i wish i didn't live so far from you all, i would love to go and support the event. mondays are always a slap in the face huh? LOL. a mean slap. glad the conference went well!

  6. Heather

    October 20, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Can not wait to see you! So glad you had a great time in Seattle!!

  7. Lauren Anslee

    October 20, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Ugh I am dying in this heat! I just want it to "really" be fall so badly, i'm getting sick of these 90 degree days.

Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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