A Theme for 2015

This year I've decided to do something different and decided against a New Year's Resolution. Not that resolutions are bad but because I want something more. So this year I've decided on implementing a New Year's Theme, something that will encompass me for the year (and fingers crossed, for life.)

My theme for this year was easy: intentional. I think this is a word that gets thrown around a lot because it sounds good but then loses some of the gravity it deserves. What does it actually mean to be intentional?

According to my old pal the Internet, it's to have a purpose: to make decisions with true understanding of its consequences. I think the best way (which is not to say that it will be easy or painless) is to ask myself some important questions often.

• Will this action lead me to happiness? 
• And more importantly, will this action lead me to holiness?

 I have a feeling 2015 will be a very introspective and hopefully freeing year.

Happy (late) New Years!

21 Before 22

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday dear Alleyyyy, happy birthday to me! If you haven't guessed today is my birthday, my 21st birthday to be precise. ;) This year I've decided to pick 21 things I want to accomplish before I turn 22.

1. Learn to crochet

2. Journal daily

3. KARAOKE

4. Give 10%

5. Read 12 leisure books

6. Go to a drive-in movie

7. Save 20%

8. Study Scripture daily 

9. Make plans to take the GMAT

10. Learn to {properly} fold fitted sheets

11. Take a solo trip

12. Have a special day with each of my family members

13. Learn to cook chicken on the stovetop

14. Run a 5k

15. Get a {small, conspicuous; i.e. don't freak Mom and Dad} tattoo

16. Go hiking

17. Have a no spend week 

18. Do the splits

19. Pray daily

20. Take a wine tasting class

21. Inspire someone to make their own list :)

Well I've got 365 day to cross everything off! 

Reviewsday Tuesday: Drink Mixes

I have always been a big water drinker; my Camelbak travels with me almost everywhere! Now that summer's thankfully arrived, I've been wanting to mix it up a little (pun fully intended!) So here's a short review of my favorites.

Starbucks VIA Refreshers

This mix is probably my favorite although it's no match its in-store counterpart. The only down side is that it's 70 calories per packet and most mixes are about 10.

Lipton Tea and Honey

I'm not a huge fan of iced tea but Lipton's Tea and Honey mixes are great! I think because they're mostly fruit flavored green teas they're a bit more palatable. We also have some of the liquid kinds that I've yet to try.  

Crystal Lite

I recently picked up a box of Crystal Lite with Caffeine on-the-go packets, I got the Wild Strawberry flavor and it was pretty good.I'm also a fan of their original Lemonade flavor and can't wait to try some more.

Does anyone have suggestions for their favorite brands or flavors? 

Has anyone tried the liquid the kinds, how are they?

Disclaimer: I am not receiving any reimbursement from these reviews (though if they'd like to send me money I'd be cool with it!)