TEN SIMPLE THINGS || HEAT STROKE

in this instance, the title of this post is actually quite literal. I did, in fact, get heat stroke hiking yesterday and in the end, it served as a reminder that I am not invincible and need to drink more water. otherwise, this was one of those weeks where I wish is was called 'twenty simple things' instead of just ten! how to narrow it down? this week was also kind of crazy. as per usual where exam week is concerned. it was full of the need and lack of organization on my part, and I'll really have to get my bum in gear seeing as I'm leaving in a couple of days for some best friend time in idaho before my race. now, let's see about those ten simple things, shall we?

001 :: spending a whole day unplugged with mitch. it's amazing how distracted one can be when you're constantly updating email, instagram, and facebook. a whole day without it really brought to light how enjoyable it is to just love where you're at. we spent the day going out to lunch and reading/relaxing poolside. I don't even think he studied..it was fantastic!

002 :: running the a/c. it was just too hot not to. I don't run it all day, but I do turn it on when I wake up in the mornings and it's amazing how it has transformed my day. I actually want to get dressed and ready to go. quite a feat in this humidity, really.

003 :: making personal pizzas with the girls at church. pizza was definitely the order of the day and it was so fun to get to know those girls a little better.

004 :: mitch agreeing to do anniversary snaps with me this year. I just love catching each stage of our relationship via camera roll and I'm so thrilled he agreed to it despite his aversion to getting his picture taken. that's love.

005 :: eating salmon & salad for dinner after eating mostly junk. for the most part, mitch and I partake in a balanced and healthy diet, but exam week usually results in quick meals that take little to no clean up. after awhile, you just need something substantial and I did not turn up my nose to a meal made entirely of fatty fish and fresh greens. it was marvelous!

006 :: binge watching suits on netflex. it's smart and sassy and full of men in clean cut suits. need I say more?

007 :: watching a whole flock of seagulls take flight. it was pretty magical to watch all of them swerve and dive at the same time. oh, to be a bird.

008 :: going on a little hike with a friend and the cutest little ones. a friend of mine asked me to join her and her two adorable children on a little hike they were going on. the views were gorgeous and I loved watching her little boy act like a sniper and clear the way for us ladies. very gallant of him, yes?

009 :: seeing a herd of donkeys. I had never seen more than one or two donkeys hanging out together before, but there were literally dozens in this field driving home from our hike. one of the littles even pointed out a bird perched on top of the donkey, which was very cute, indeed.

010 :: the mister waking me up with french toast. he really is one thoughtful guy and knows his way around some bread and cinnamon, let me tell you!

now, let's get this weekend started! I will be paddleboarding and hiking sans mitch on friday and saturday so that he can study without feeling obligated to entertain me ( he takes his final exams on monday ). and then sunday, I will be stepping foot in the states once more for some much needed time with one of my best friends. and monday, mitch and I both will officially be finished with our second semester of medical school. time is just flying by!

posts I loved reading this week ::
how to :: organize your closet by camille styles
this blackberry clafoutis recipe by m loves m
primp tip :: how to save chapped lips via lauren conrad

thanks so much for reading, everyone! and I hope your weekends are exactly the break you were looking for. follow along with me via instagram to see what I'm up to.

love, arielle