Mud-Masqued!

What I've Learned: There's nothing quite like bonding over facial products.
While Cousin is up visiting for the next few weeks, we have plenty of quality time to spend together. Unfortunately, the cold is still keeping us mostly indoors. So, we've had to get creative and find new ways to stay occupied. Tonight, she humored me and sat patiently while I broke out the skincare regime. Nothing like a good mud masque and hyaluronic acid serum treatment to cap off a quiet Tuesday night. Of course, we must have pictures. And you knew, Reader, they would end up on my blog for you to enjoy too.

Ah, the joys of girl-time & mud masque memories!


A few of my favorite skincare products...


Cousin ala Facial

Today's Joy: Cultivating A New Friendship.
Had a wonderful day, Reader. Spent the day with a new friend, SH, from my church community group. We went to Sephora to redeem my birthday coupon for a fabulous eyecare set and then meandered through a few clothing stores before eating a lovely lunch at Panera Bread on the patio and discussing this week's group session, which we will be leading together.

What a lovely day! I really enjoyed getting to know SH a little better. We had a ball bonding over sequined tops, turquoise rings and a zillion fun things at Home Goods. Once our shopping fix had been satisfied, talk turned to the spiritual and personal. Am really enjoying sharing my spiritual journey with others who are also walking their own newly-found path with God. I feel His presence strongly in those moments, and His delight in our efforts to be closer to Him. It's a sensation that is difficult to explain. At the same time, it's deeply fulfilling.

Hurray for new relationships (both earthly and transcendent). May they continue to bring long-lasting blessings to all the lives around us.