I’ve been wanting to create more content, but things like school and responsibilities have been getting in the way, so I thought I’d start a series called Friday Favorites. It'll be a quick and sweet roundup of anything and everything I’ve enjoyed within the past week, month, or whenever (I’d figure I’d work with my inconsistency rather than against it, y’know?).
Favorite Podcast(s)
I’ve been trying to listen to more podcasts this year to better myself in many aspects – creativity, spirituality, education. There are many that I’ve really enjoyed, but I’ll share just two for now. The first one is the Hello Awesome Podcast Episode 13 titled “Social Media Ministry and Singleness.” Host Jacey Lee Pulford interviews Tiffany Huba Bonilla and they bring phenomenal insights to both topics.
For my fellow German language learners, Coffee Break German is a great resource. They began a new series called Coffee Break German Magazine, in which they read and discuss a short text about some artifact in German culture. I listened to the first episode about Tatort, a popular German crime show, and it was great! I highly recommend it to intermediate learners.
Favorite Recipe
A few weeks ago, I made these apple cinnamon muffins with apples that I had picked at Apple Holler. They were so moist and just the right amount of sweet that wasn’t too sweet. 0/10 would bake again!
(Also, my dog enjoyed them too... when he ate a few off of the countertop as they were cooling... *facepalm*).
Favorite YouTube Video
It’s so hard to pick just one, but I don’t want to give away all my favorites in the first go.
This video by Jerianie was the first one of hers that I watched, and it got me hooked on her channel. I love her style – both in clothes and video editing! I feel so calm and cozy when I watch her videos. Her content inspires me to soak up this fall season and enjoy every bit of it
(It also may have encouraged a Goodwill shopping spree for sweaters and turtlenecks… oops.)
Favorite Instagrammer
Charity Hall, aka @isleofview, has been a longtime favorite of mine. She has a great outlook on life, faith, and health; I can tell she shares her genuine thoughts and feelings. Her feed is so pretty, too!
Favorite Enneagram Test
If you have been on the internet for awhile, you may have noticed it’s obsessed with a personality assessment called the Enneagram. Basically, the Enneagram consists of 9 types that are motivated by a core desire and a core fear.
Intrigued by the claims of accuracy and helpfulness, I’ve taken a few tests and listened to some podcasts. Nothing mind-blowing happened immediately, but they say it takes some digging to truly discover your type. Recently I took this one, and I’ve liked it the best. It gave the most thorough explanation, and I loved the Christian perspective. For interested parties, I’m Type 9 -- the Peaceful Mediator.
I hope you enjoyed the first installment of Friday Favorites! Now I want to know some of your favorite things... let me know in the comments below!
I really enjoyed reading this. I took the test and the results made me laugh, I am an entertaining optimist :) Thanks for sharing.