"God Day"

Once a month we have something called a "God Day". I was told that we were just supposed to do things that we enjoyed and spend time with God which sounds wonderful. Well, it was. I slept in (because I REALLY enjoy that) and then got up and went on a run at a cute park near my house. They have a really nice trail with multiple different paths which kept the run interesting. I really do enjoy running, but I was also using an interval training app on my phone which pushed me pretty hard so at times I felt like cussing... Oops! Probably not exactly the best thing when you're supposed to be spending time with God. BUT, the weather was incredible and the trails were beautiful so I did appreciate that! 

Then I treated myself to lunch at Chick-fil-a. It was perfect! I knew that I wanted a salad because I had already had the asian salad and loved it. I decided to go with the Grilled Market salad, and it was SO good! The granola, nuts, and zesty apple cider vinaigrette was absolutely amazing and just what I was craving. Isn't that the best feeling? When you're craving something, but you don't know what it is, and then you get it! Yum. I've already gone back and gotten another one. And now I'm hungry again.

Anyway, back to God Day. I got ready and went to Barnes and Noble. That is seriously one of my favorite places to go whether it's to study, meet and friend to talk, or just sit and read with a yummy drink of course! (My go to drinks right now are Starbucks instant caramel iced coffee or their passion iced tea lemonade. Mmmmmm.) I was able to sit for hours and work on some books that I've been wanting to read. Specifically: Prodigal God by Tim Keller. (Book review coming soon!) I also got to spend some time in the Word and journal for a while. It was so nice and relaxing (except when different groups of teenagers would come and talk loudly around me at which point I wanted to yell "WHERE ARE YOUR PARENTS AND DO THEY KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?!" but I suppressed my inner old person and put in head phones.) 

I ended my day with some incredible finds from Trader Joe's: hummus, pita chips, and dark chocolate with caramel and black sea salt. So yummy! I also got to babysit two precious children that are right up there with my nieces and nephews on the list of kids that I love to babysit. Seriously, adorable. The family has a baby and after feeding her, she just fell asleep in my arms  while I watched Psych. Perfect end to the night.

This day encompassed some of my absolute favorite things in life. Sleep, exercise, food, reading, spending time with the Lord, and babies. Almost the perfect day!

*Did anyone else notice how much I talked about food in this post? Not sorry that I love food!