A Few Of My Favorite Things

Adjusting to this new semester has been a bit more of a demanding task than I originally anticipated! Even though I have been super busy this past week with meeting tons of XΩ girls, starting classes and already having tests/quizzes, the busyness has allowed me to figure out what I really want to spend time on this semester. Here's a quick post on a few of my favorite things lately!

1. Red Nails

All shades, all circumstances. Maybe it's the contrast between my absurdly pale skin with the red, but red nails are too great right now, especially with Valentine's Day right around the corner.

2. J.Crew's Farewell to Winter

50% off with code BYEWINTER on all the cozy, comfy, and warm things we've had our eyes on this season.

3. The Skimm

They've been killing me lately. A new office and new additions to their staff are making my favorite source of news even quirkier and greater. If you haven't signed up, sign up here.

4. Paul - The Prison Letters by N.T. Wright

My roommate and I decided to go through this book together over spring semester. I just started getting into it, but so far I really like it. It breaks up the books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon into segments, and then gives detailed explanation and insight into each section. I love it because it helps me get more than a surface understanding of the books! Definitely recommend to all who want to discover more about the New Testament. 

5. Fleece

With the disturbingly cold weather we've been having recently, I've been layering fleece on fleece on fleece. LL Bean and Patagonia both currently have great deals on fleece layers to keep you warm! I just bought this Men's Snap-T Pullover pictured above (yes, it's a man fleece) for those days when even your cutest warm sweater just isn't going to cut it.

Stay Warm!

The Skimm

First of all...

Cheers to the end of a stressful week. The thought of Thanksgiving break in just a couple of weeks is the only thing giving me the energy to keep going these days! 

Due to all the craziness and business of my schedule, I figured out that my knowledge of the world's current events is decreasing at an alarming rate. In high school, I was pretty good about keeping up with the news through television and through online sources. But the craziness of jumping into an entirely new life has thrown me off and I was completely unaware of the world around me! Maybe it's just me, but that is slightly alarming. 

But then, I was introduced to my new favorite thing. Ever.

Introducing: 

theSkimm is a free news subscription that emails you the day's headlines every morning of every week day. It's witty, light-hearted, and downright hilarious. I also love that they hyperlink points in their stories that take you directly to the primary news article. 

It only takes 5-10 minutes to read, and I am feeling more informed all ready! I encourage you to join me in the act of skimming! Also, keep in mind that if you sign up today you won't receive your first email until Monday :)

Do you have any favorite news sources?