CHAPTER 37

Day 2 of Chapter 37. Yesterday was my birthday, and honestly, it was such a great day! I feel so blessed to see another year and especially grateful to celebrate another birthday. This year, I kept it small—just family and a couple of close friends. Outside of that, I thought it would be fun to share a mix of some of my favorite things and a few hot takes. Fair warning: it’s totally random, but that’s the joy of turning 37.

Here’s where I’m at:

1. Time with family and friends is everything.

2. Game nights never get old.

3. A good book can keep me up all night.

4. I love digging into Scripture and discovering new insights.

5. Hot bubble baths (daily if possible!) = self-care.

6. Still learning how to swim—better late than never.

7. Gardening is my little escape.

8. An organized space makes me genuinely happy.

9. The spicier the food, the better.

10. Fried chicken and fried fish? Still undefeated.

11. Writing books to help others brings me joy.

12. Nothing wrong with a good show binge.

13. Vanilla Blue Bell ice cream—classic and perfect.

14. Blue jeans + white shirt = my go-to outfit.

15. Massages are essential (because stretching isn’t my strength).

16. Cooking something new keeps things fun.

17. I love creating a home that feels like me.

18. Traveling and exploring new places never gets old.

19. Taking pictures is one of my happy places.

20. Hot take: guacamole is overrated.

21. Another hot take: grits taste like baby food, sugar or not.

22. Staying up super late? Overrated.

23. But a good nap? Always worth it.

24. Most meetings could just be a voice note or email.

25. Lemon tarts or key lime pie are the BEST dessert.

26. Sometimes I sleep with socks on—don’t judge. Lol.

27. I love a simple, modern aesthetic.

28. Math is still my favorite subject (yes, really).

29. Sharing weather updates is one of my love languages.

30. Obsessed with my new telescope.

31. Street tacos always hit.

32. Sparkling water > still water.

33. Audiobooks are life.

34. Good music has the power to shift your whole mood.

35. Playing the tambourine is just fun.

36. A grilled cheese sandwich is always a good idea.

37. Breakfast for dinner? Always yes.

If you made it all the way through—thanks for hanging with me through this little collection of randomness. 😂 Now it’s your turn: what’s one of your favorite things or a hot take you stand by?