This month is already half over! Who else didn’t feel like yesterday was Valentine’s Day? Because it felt weird to me. We don’t usually celebrate Valentine’s Day but we have so many other dates in the year that we buy presents for and celebrate loving each other. So yesterday we simply spent the day at home together and Sean made me dinner. He used to make this wine-cooked chicken when we first dated so he decided the night before to suggest making it again. And the side of corn was yummy too. It was so delicious! I hope you had a great Valentine’s Day and a good week so far.
Reading… I finished Feisty & Fearless a few weeks ago so I have started the second month of Book Club for SSI. This month the book that was chosen is Miracle Morning, I started it and got a few chapters in so far so good.
Wishing… It was Spring. It’s starting to warm up a tiny bit and I’m excited to enjoy the warm weather and nice spring/summer clothes. My closet is screaming at me and things want to be worn soon.
Writing… I have been writing and blogging steadily and it makes me very, very happy to know that I’m being consistent with it. I enjoy sharing my life and thoughts with you.
Watching… I just finished watching When Calls The Heart and it was so good. I enjoyed the first two seasons and can’t wait for more to come to Netflix. I just started a show called “Crazy Ex Girlfriend” and it’s kind of a comedy spoof show but I like it. BREAKING NEWS: The Golden Girls is on HULU. You should run not walk to go watch it now!
Listening… I’ve been still stuck on audiobooks. I bought a few new ones I’ll share the titles with you. I STILL need to read You Are a Badass. I keep getting into new books and I really wanted to read Miracle Morning so maybe next month! -Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham -Troublemaker by Leah Remini -Seriously, I’m Kidding by Ellen Degeneres -Bossypants-Tina Fey -Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling -Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick
Planning… Lots of exciting projects coming up and hoping to guest post and collab with more people! I am loving this blog and where it’s headed.
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water bottle
I’m not the greatest water drinker however, when I’m thirsty or feel thirsty I’m surely dehydrated. Which is NOT good but I dislike water with a passion. It’s not something I make my daily routine or naturally gravitate towards. But now I’m back trying to guzzle down all the water I can to avoid being dehydrated and feeling so thirsty all the time. I always have a big bottle before bed and I end up drinking it all through the night. I found this bottle-> Thermos 24 Ounce Hydration Bottle with Connected Smart Lid, Teal last year and it definitely motivates me like a Fitbit to drink more- plus it’s fun to track on my Fitbit/water minder app which will remind me every 30 mins or so and will also track on Fitbit and health apple apps.
a book
A couple of good books on my lamp side table, although I tend to read more on Kindle or recently through audiobooks. Cuddling up with a good book and cozy blanket is one of the best things you can do on a lazy Sunday. I love the power a good book holds within its’ chapters between its’ covers. To take the reader on an explorative journey no matter where it may lead. If you’d like to follow me on Goodreads to keep up with books I love and am reading. Right now I’m reading Miracle Morning and also You are a Badass.
jewelry dish
I have a jewelry dish with a quote on it and I just love looking at it daily. It says: “This is my prayer for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, success to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, love to complete your life.”
I like to take my rings off before bed because they tend to slip off during the night. I take my two special necklaces off there too. I’ve had this Amy Cornwell angel necklace (which she no longer makes) for years now and this one (similar) I found at Kohl’s a few years back.
journal
I have continually talked about this but it’s really been that great for me. The Instant Happy Journal has changed the way I think about things and about the parts of my day. I try to act kinder in the midst of writing my way through this daily. It’s small and manageable so you don’t get behind easily (unless you’re me). But I find I can keep writing in it for hours when I sit down and enjoy it. At first, it was suggested to me by a vlogger I follow on YouTube, Marissa Lace. If I’ve convinced you that it’ll change your life- then go buy it now or wait until your next paycheck because it’s not dated and you can feel free to use it or begin whenever you want to.
This was a crazy hectic week because I have been working on my very first sponsored post. Most bloggers probably wouldn’t share that but I’m so lucky that I was chosen for this opportunity so I’m working really hard on it, slowly. It’s due this next week so after that, I’ll be starting all kinds of new projects as well.
How to Organize a small linen closet was one of my favorites from this past week. I’m in a place that I want to start downsizing and becoming more minimalistic. I have never felt this way but the cleaning and organization part is what I enjoyed the most and it changed my mind. So I’m going to move to start in one spot and downsize, simplify my home room by room.
Mistakes I made in Blogging I loved this post and as much as it inspired me I was also moved by it because it was “real and relatable” not just written as a blog post. She talks about all the things she failed to do from the start and to make her blog grow to become stronger. It helps other bloggers see that you don’t have to A) be perfect or even B, start out ‘doing it all’ right from the beginning.
I hope the end of your week was lovely and productive, mine wasn’t quite as progressive as I would have liked. Like I said last time if you’re new here I love this link-up. I adore Krysten and Lindsay so you should definitely go follow them and be sure to link up every Friday to this wonderful community of bloggers.
There are not a lot of new things happening in my world besides trying to get all my posts out on time. I wanted to tell you that my newsletter edition was LIVE last week so the next one will be on Valentine’s Day so sign up now if you haven’t yet. You’ll also get my first opt-in which is a beginners checklist for writing blog posts so there’s nothing you forget! I found it very helpful and I use it to this day to make sure every post is complete before I hit publish. I have lots of neat things coming up on the blog so stay tuned!Be sure to link up with these gals on their blogs!
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last year and it definitely motivates me like a Fitbit to drink more- plus it’s fun to track on my Fitbit/water minder app which will remind me every 30 mins or so and will also track on Fitbit and health apple apps.
especially when I need it
