Weekend Homework Breaks: RVA

Sorry it has been a while everybody!  I had hectic weeks the last two weeks.  I was sick most of the week, which was quite the bummer, but hopefully that won't happen again because it is actually warm outside!  Praise Jesus!  and it is almost 7pm as I type this and it is still light outside.  Oh man, I just love the spring!  

Anyway... last week I also had a really big paper due, and it was probably the hardest paper that I have ever written in my whole college career.  I am beyond relieved that that baby is done!  Not to mention that I am currently on spring break!  Whaddup?!  

Can I just say that I am so thankful that the Lord is ALWAYS working in our lives, even when we don't see it.  I cannot wait for the things that will be in my future, but I have been learning not to miss what He is doing RIGHT NOW in my life.  I don't want to take a single day for granted.  

Now to end that short rant, I thought I'd share a few photos from last weekend with you all.  I came home for the weekend with my friend Kawin, and to be honest, we actually did homework most of the time.  To stay sane, we took a few breaks and made an adventure out of what would normally be a boring homework day.  

 ^^an adventure day wouldn't be complete without one!^^

 ^^sometimes I get mochas just because they are so pretty.  also, I'm pretty sure I have the best phone case ever.  it's a map!!!^^

 ^^these thrift shops are to die for.  I just want everything in there.^^

 ^^and then we took pictures on the parking garage...^^

have more RVA adventures planned for this week, so be on the lookout for those at the end of this week!  

Tomorrow is Monday, the day of the week that most people dread.  I'll just tell you what I tell my girls at curfew checks on Sunday nights...

Kick Monday in the butt.  No apologies!  

 

RVA: Brown Island, Canal Walk, and Shockoe Slip

 There are just some things in this pretty town of mine that bring me such joy.  These places are special because they're not the "big" usual tourist spots.  Being able to just walk along the canal and on the island was so peaceful.  It is such a quiet, pretty place.  Yes, we did run into a couple of runners, old couples, and homeless men, but that made it even more unique.  Fellow Richmond enjoying our city.  Also, I've become pretty good at navigating downtown if I do say so myself.  

First, we went to Tredegar Iron Works and Brown's Island.  Afterwards I told Em I had a surprise stop for her.  That's when I brought her to her heaven, a bookstore.  We stopped in at the Antique store next door, which was where I realized that it's not just crowds of people that make me nervous/anxious, but also lots of STUFF.  Note to self: DON'T go to a crowded antique store.

We also went to Urban Farmhouse.  We got grown-up grilled cheese and mochas.  It was quite yummy, especially the carrots (I love bunny food).

I just love adventure days.  We do live in RVA, after all.

rva: carytown

every time i come home to good ole' RVA, i always visit this special place.  carytown is a strip of local shops and restaurants and is a very special place for all of us richmonders.  this time i took my momma and we had a splendid time.  i got the new head and the heart record, red j-crew corduroy crop pants, and the fourth harry potter book.  donuts and tea were a given and we even stopped to take a quick look at the old grtc bus stop, which has some of the coolest street art i have ever seen.  take a look for yourself.  and don't worry.  i will be taking em on an adventure day on tuesday, so be prepared for a picture heavy post next week. 

 ^^seriously the best children books ever.  and do you see what the one on the bottom is called?!  it's about knitting!  now you know what to get me for my baby shower in the (far) future.^^

 ^^i just love this city of mine.^^

 ^^how else would you end the day?^^