Links I Love

 

1. Even though it’s still pretty toasty in “SoCal” (can I call it that yet, or do you have to live here for more than 3 weeks? Please advise.) I’m still excited about wintery soup recipes. Sometimes I turn the AC on really low and light an autumn-y candle just so I can snuggle in a blanket and drink hot coffee and pretend it’s fall. Did I just admit that on the internet? Anywho, check out these 22 delicious chili recipes. Black bean and quinoa chili, come to me.

2. Everyone hits a little road block now and then when it comes to creativity. (Or is that just me?) Here are 5 tips for staying creative and generating ideas from the inspiring writer, Christine, at Love Life Surf.

3. 17 things you should know before dating an athletic girl. I was nodding and agreeing for preeeeetty much all of these.

4. I couldn’t agree more with this article from a new favorite website, The EveryGirl: How to Grow Old with Yourself. Especially the “help others understand you” part.

5. This Pinterest board. Pretty graphics with fun and inspiring words. Distracts me for longer than I’d like to admit.

6. No Meat Athlete blogger Matt Frazier discusses why, when something is inconvenient and uncomfortable and hard, you still do it: What Being a Vegan Runner Means to Me.

7. And, semi-unrelated to anything I talk about on here, heres a coupon code for WeddingPaperDivas.com! We FINALLY ordered our save-the-dates and they sent me this coupon to send to my friends. So, that’s you. If you’re looking for any kind of invite, check them out and get $20 off! Full disclosure: I believe I get a discount on a future purchase if you use this code. But you get one too. Win-win?

Today’s question, based off #4: What’s one thing you’ve learned about growing older? What’s the best part?