Sweet Home Santa Barbara

Friday, February 21, 2014

HAPPY Friday!

Haven't done one of these in a while, but there's always a lot to be happy about on Fridays, am I right? So let's celebrate a bit of that today. 

*The fact that I'm not working today makes me happy.*

TGIFlexday, indeed. 


If you're wondering what a flexday is, you can read all about the amazing-ness here. Just a little over a year ago, I started tracking flexday festivities with the #tgiflexday hashtag. Now, there's a whole group of us using it, and I love looking back on all the fun ways we've spent those free Fridays. 

*The fact that I'll be getting a free kick in the butt workout this morning makes me happy.*


If you're local, I can almost guarantee that you've heard this name around. Maybe you've seen her shirts, or her posters, maybe you've heard people raving about her program, or maybe you've heard her yelling encouragement at people running on the side of the road {probably that one}, but let me tell you that Jenny is the real deal. Her classes are some of the hardest I've taken. Ever. 

Anytime Jenny offers a free class, I'm there. If you're a Santa Barbaran, and in need of a killer work out, check out her schedule today. All classes are free! What's stopping you?

*Living with these ladies makes me happy.*


The way the Lord brought this house together was just such a blessing. It feels like just yesterday, we were dreaming up everything we could possibly want in a house. And now, boom. Here it is. And it's called the Hideaway. 

Last night was the first time we were able to have a legit roommate night. It included Yogurtland, Friends, and practicing Minute to Win It games. 




I really, really love living with these girls. 

*Finding verses that speak straight to my heart, at just the right moment makes me happy.*

It has been happening quite frequently lately, and each time it's just a sweet reminder that God is here. That He sees me, and He knows me. And He's rooting for me. 

One of the verses that spoke to me this week was this piece of gold:

But God's discipline is always good for us, 
so that we might share in His holiness. 
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening - it's painful!
But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living
for those we are trained in this way. 

Hebrews 12:10-11

So. Darn. Good. 

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What is making you happy on this Friday?

4 comments:

The Pink Growl said...

I have to tell you that I saw you posted this verse last night on IG and my daily discipline to make my time for HIM is something that I have truly been struggling with. Work has been SO busy and I have so much going out outside of work too, along with redoing all the floors in my house. Busy is just how I feel all day, every day. But this verse really hit home with me! Being a good Christian is all about being disciplined. So glad you posted it!

Shannon Q. said...

I really, really like that hashtag idea as a way to remember the way you've spent your downtime ((now thinking of one I can use for myself!)) :) have an amazing weekend!

Jenna Griffin | Gold & Bloom said...

Wow, a trainer that gives free classes?! I would be so in if I lived near Santa Barbara. I love that scripture you included. It's so encouraging!

Angela said...

Flexday sounds pretttty amazing to me!