What I'm Loving Wednesday #15

"I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances." ~ Martha Washington

Happy Wednesday! Today I'm linking up with Jamie to share some things I'm loving!

1. This article by Archbishop Timothy Dolan. About Stan Musial. A professional baseball player whose life was described as boring--meaning that he was a superb athlete, a family man, a good Christian, and a good person. That he did not take steriods, have affairs, get in fights, or cause endless drama. As Archbishop Dolan puts it, "if that's boring, bottle it and sell it!"

2. Ryan Gosling's abs. Have y'all seen Crazy, Stupid Love? I always thought that RG was okay....I mean I'm more of a Ryan Reynolds fan, but whatever....and then I saw this movie and he DOES look photo shopped! And seeing a movie about how the good girl can be a "game changer" and the bad boy turns his life around and is the perfect boyfriend is so not something I need to get in my head! Dang Hollywood!

3. Work Attire. I'm also linking up with What I Wore Wednesday. If y'all knew me when I was a kid, you'd be shocked at this. I spent the majority of my teenage years in jeans and a t-shirt. Here are some examples.

But I really do sort of enjoy dressing up for work. Don't get me wrong--I would totally work in yoga pants in a hoodie if they'd let me, but since my boss frowns on that I've learned to adjust. I got a few cute things over Christmas....here are a few examples. (Excuse the picture in the mirror but it's the best I can do.)

4. Spin class. I know, I know. I'm like 5 years behind on this, but I just started last week and I LOVE it. It's a great workout. One of the teachers (the hardest one who literally made me feel like I might throw up right there on the bike) used a phrase in a class over the weekend that I totally loved. It was almost the end of class, we were all dying, and he said, "Don't feel tired. Feel strong. You're strong, not tired." Hello new exercise mantra!

5. My new reading nook. I hate moving furniture. I blame my mom, who does this like twice a month. When she starts, my whole family clears out of the house like it was on fire. But I did a little rearranging last week and created a little happy space for me--big chair, comfy blanket, cute footstool, and a little bookshelf for my reading. I've been pretty much living here lately!

6. If You Have To Cry, Go Outside. I just finished up this book by Kelly Cutrone--you know the mean boss on The Hills? Now, let me be clear I completely disagree with her religious views and I hate the use of the f-word all the time. But, beyond that, I loved the book. She's very much about listening to your inner voice and figuring out what your calling is and what you want for your life. Something I always need to hear! By the way, I'm trying to read at least a book a month this year, to keep track, check out my Goodreads page!