Last months list was a bit on the negative side, so I'm choosing to be more positive this month-
Making : an effort to be more crafty and arty. But boy, I am not very good at it.
Cooking : is still a chore. Kids are so picky. I told The Boy that when he is grown up I am going to go to his house for dinner and complain about everything he makes. He told me that would be mean. I pointed out that this is what he does to me. He failed to see the similarities.
Drinking : more water is my goal this month. And to also eat better and start losing a few pounds.
Reading: daily is back to being part of my routine, most days. I just finished a book that I'd bought due to the rave reviews I read, but I didn't think much of it. I just started a Deepak Chopra book I bought a number of years ago but haven't yet read.
Trawling: mostly for yoga inspiration these days.
Wanting: to compile a list from all the emails I've sent myself about books I want to read. I have one more gift card to spend, so I will have to choose wisely.
Looking: forward to Spring! So badly. I love the longer days already - a little less darkness is a good thing.
Deciding: on menu planning for the next few days, right after I work on this. Yippee.
Wishing: some days that I could fit more in a day. And some days, less.
Enjoying: how much less TV I am watching these days. Our PVR is rapidly filling up, so I will have to make some drastic choices on shows that are definitely out.
Waiting: is almost over. I bit the bullet and complained to our cel phone provider about my shitty SHITTY iphone that is only 2 years old, and I've got a new phone sitting at the post office for pick up. I'm more freaked out that I should be about not having an iphone anymore, but hopefully once I get used to it, it will be a better phone that actually works.
Liking: a drink that a co-worker introduced me to at Cafe Motivo downtown - hot chocolate with a shot of salted caramel syrup. So delicious.
Wondering: if it's time to get my hiney out of this chair and move on to other chores......
Loving: my family. I am lucky.
Pondering: on cleaning out the pantry and freezer soon. They are so messy, it seems like it would be easier to keep ignoring them than to clean them out.
Listening: to The Tragically Hip. I scooped our "best of" cd's from The Mister and have been listening to them on my drives to and from work.
Considering: getting ready to do a big Spring clean of the house. It needs it.
Buying: Bought both kids shoes and pants. The Boy has no waist or hips and the skinniest legs. It was pretty funny, but I was also a bit jealous.
Watching: movie night with the kids is pretty fun, as long as you don't want to actually hear the movie. Saw Finding Dory, which was cute. The Octopus stole the show, and the touch pool scene in the aquarium made me laugh out loud.
Hoping: to get to all of my yoga classes this week. I've had to work extra lately and missed some.
Marvelling: at The Boy's progress at school the past few months. He's settled in a bit more, his teacher loves him, and he loves reading now. Very exciting for me.
Cringing: at my reactions sometimes. I need to Practice the Pause.
Needing: to get some stuff done today. Like laundry, cleaning, dinner, dinner prep for the next few days, and bill paying.
Questioning: how to deal with difficult people. I seem to be surrounded by them.
Smelling: the peppermint soap I've packed up to take to work. I'm moving desks and will be cleaning out my new area with peppermint to clear away negative energy.
Wearing: a dress that I don't like enough to wear outside the house. It's a cheap Old Navy dress that is not very flattering.
Following: advice is a lot harder than dishing it out.
Noticing: how kick ass I feel this week after learning 2 new yoga poses. So cool.
Knowing: I am heading towards the right path.
Thinking: about how I keep saying today is the day I make more changes to my eating habits. And then it doesn't happen.
Admiring: the strength I see in people.
Getting: so into another book right now - Shrill by Lindy West.
Bookmarking: food, yoga, and how to make homemade body scrubs with baking soda. I am nearly out of Lush products from the gift from my MIL at Christmas 2015, so I will have to get inventive.
Disliking: how cold the weather turned after our beautiful warm spell.
Opening: the fridge this morning to find leftover pizza for breakfast. Yaaaaasssssssssssss.
Giggling: didn't happen much yesterday. Let's make it a priority for today.
Feeling: excited that we get to go out for dinner this weekend!
Helping: others sometimes is a thankless job. So thank yourself.
Hearing: the tinkle of the water filter in the aquarium. If I close my eyes can I pretend I'm at the ocean?
Celebrating: my parent's anniversary soon. I'm excited about the gift we're getting them.
Pretending: I am a yoga teacher sometimes when I practice at home. Silly but fun.
Embracing: the niceness and positivity around me.
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Saturday, March 04, 2017
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Taking Stock - February
Making : bread has once again become a favorite of mine. Years ago, documented here, I got into bread making courtesy of some blog people. I never was as hard core as them, but I really enjoyed playing around with different breads. The passion went away for a while, but it's come back thanks to a clearance table find of Paul Hollywood's 100 Great Breads. I LOVE this book. If you see it, buy it.
Cooking : ugh. UGH. I'm still tired of cooking and tired of having to come up with ideas.
Drinking : Ice tea. Water. More ice tea than water. Need to change that.
Reading: not much these days. I've become a bit obsessive about reading articles on Facebook and Instagram about how the US and the world are going to hell quite quickly. This shit is blowing my mind. So reading actual books has taken a back seat, which I'm hoping to remedy quite soon. I'm currently reading two books and enjoying neither of them, so that makes it even harder. I feel compelled to keep going with both, in case they get better, but I would like nothing better than to abandon them both and move on.
Trawling: the internet for article on the silk worm for The Boys science homework.
Wanting:a re-do on the American election. You guys really fucked up.
Looking: outside at all the snow falling. I don't find it lovely or peaceful. Because I have to shovel it.
Deciding: what to do this weekend got easier Friday afternoon. The Boy is sick, so this is a low key weekend.
Wishing: that my stress eating habits would go away.
Enjoying: my family.
Waiting: for Spring! I know, it's only the beginning of February, but I can't wait for green grass and warm breezes and walking outside because I want to, not have to.
Liking: this new coconut oil I bought - for your body. I've had very bad dry skin on my hands this winter - it cracks almost daily - and this is helping a lot.
Wondering: why people can't just be nice.
Loving:those who love me back.
Pondering: why people choose hate over love. Why they hide behind masks and sayings and pretend to love and proclaim positivity but turn around and judge those who are not exactly like them.
Listening: to Prince and George Michael. Thank you Wal Mart for $5 cd's.
Considering: if we can do some needed home repairs ourselves, or if we are going to have to hire someone.
Buying: from the health food store adds up fast! I went there the other night to get some chia seeds and vitamins and the brand of body lotion and soap we've started using. I abandoned the vitamins and got some deodorant for myself, which I've been wanting to try a more "natural" one for a while now, but holy hell, what a price difference between the regular stuff and the natural! I bit the bullet last night. And nearly shrieked out loud when the cashier announced my total. I also bought an empty spray bottle so I can make some natural body spray. Any suggestions?
Watching: no tv lately. I watched part of a Christmas special from the Great British Baking Show last weekend, but that was the first "grown up" show we've watched in weeks. However, we recorded the new Ghostbusters to watch with the kids, and I am excited about that.
Hoping: for change in the world. Women are not second class. Neither are Africans, Muslims, LGBTQ, the poor, the ill, refugees, immigrants. We are all one.
Marvelling: at the stars in the sky.
Cringing: at America. Really, is there any other answer right now?
Needing: to read more.
Questioning: everything.
Smelling: nothing, This one is so weird.
Wearing: A few less options from my closet lately, thanks to this 10 pounds I gained last year that does not want to go anywhere.
Following: or leading?
Noticing: less of the people who are showing me how little they care.
Knowing: that you can't control the actions of other people.
Thinking: that this is not the world that I want for my kids.
Admiring:strong women, who hold themselves and other women UP. We are in this together.
Getting: broker because we bought not one, not two, but three appliances/gadgets for the kitchen last weekend. A new toaster oven, a new rice cooker, AND a new spiralizer to replace this one. We are already in love with the toaster oven and hopefully the other two will be unboxed and used soon.
Bookmarking: recipes. Yoga articles. Same old.
Disliking: the news.
Opening: my first jar of Earth Balance Coconut Peanut butter yesterday. I was the only one in the family who liked it.
Giggling: at Hello, My Name is Doris. Oh, and then crying.
Feeling: so much better with daily yoga.
Helping: myself with meditation didn't work. I can't get my mind to stop. Frustrating.
Hearing: the sounds of silence.
Celebrating: some big things this year. Big birthdays and stuff. You know.
Pretending: everything is ok.
Embracing: life.
Cooking : ugh. UGH. I'm still tired of cooking and tired of having to come up with ideas.
Drinking : Ice tea. Water. More ice tea than water. Need to change that.
Reading: not much these days. I've become a bit obsessive about reading articles on Facebook and Instagram about how the US and the world are going to hell quite quickly. This shit is blowing my mind. So reading actual books has taken a back seat, which I'm hoping to remedy quite soon. I'm currently reading two books and enjoying neither of them, so that makes it even harder. I feel compelled to keep going with both, in case they get better, but I would like nothing better than to abandon them both and move on.
Trawling: the internet for article on the silk worm for The Boys science homework.
Wanting:a re-do on the American election. You guys really fucked up.
Looking: outside at all the snow falling. I don't find it lovely or peaceful. Because I have to shovel it.
Deciding: what to do this weekend got easier Friday afternoon. The Boy is sick, so this is a low key weekend.
Wishing: that my stress eating habits would go away.
Enjoying: my family.
Waiting: for Spring! I know, it's only the beginning of February, but I can't wait for green grass and warm breezes and walking outside because I want to, not have to.
Liking: this new coconut oil I bought - for your body. I've had very bad dry skin on my hands this winter - it cracks almost daily - and this is helping a lot.
Wondering: why people can't just be nice.
Loving:those who love me back.
Pondering: why people choose hate over love. Why they hide behind masks and sayings and pretend to love and proclaim positivity but turn around and judge those who are not exactly like them.
Listening: to Prince and George Michael. Thank you Wal Mart for $5 cd's.
Considering: if we can do some needed home repairs ourselves, or if we are going to have to hire someone.
Buying: from the health food store adds up fast! I went there the other night to get some chia seeds and vitamins and the brand of body lotion and soap we've started using. I abandoned the vitamins and got some deodorant for myself, which I've been wanting to try a more "natural" one for a while now, but holy hell, what a price difference between the regular stuff and the natural! I bit the bullet last night. And nearly shrieked out loud when the cashier announced my total. I also bought an empty spray bottle so I can make some natural body spray. Any suggestions?
Watching: no tv lately. I watched part of a Christmas special from the Great British Baking Show last weekend, but that was the first "grown up" show we've watched in weeks. However, we recorded the new Ghostbusters to watch with the kids, and I am excited about that.
Hoping: for change in the world. Women are not second class. Neither are Africans, Muslims, LGBTQ, the poor, the ill, refugees, immigrants. We are all one.
Marvelling: at the stars in the sky.
Cringing: at America. Really, is there any other answer right now?
Needing: to read more.
Questioning: everything.
Smelling: nothing, This one is so weird.
Wearing: A few less options from my closet lately, thanks to this 10 pounds I gained last year that does not want to go anywhere.
Following: or leading?
Noticing: less of the people who are showing me how little they care.
Knowing: that you can't control the actions of other people.
Thinking: that this is not the world that I want for my kids.
Admiring:strong women, who hold themselves and other women UP. We are in this together.
Getting: broker because we bought not one, not two, but three appliances/gadgets for the kitchen last weekend. A new toaster oven, a new rice cooker, AND a new spiralizer to replace this one. We are already in love with the toaster oven and hopefully the other two will be unboxed and used soon.
Bookmarking: recipes. Yoga articles. Same old.
Disliking: the news.
Opening: my first jar of Earth Balance Coconut Peanut butter yesterday. I was the only one in the family who liked it.
Giggling: at Hello, My Name is Doris. Oh, and then crying.
Feeling: so much better with daily yoga.
Helping: myself with meditation didn't work. I can't get my mind to stop. Frustrating.
Hearing: the sounds of silence.
Celebrating: some big things this year. Big birthdays and stuff. You know.
Pretending: everything is ok.
Embracing: life.
Sunday, December 04, 2016
Taking Stock - December 4
Making : lists of potential dishes to cook for the cookie exchange and potluck that I'm going to later this month. I'm probably going to make these cookies for the cookie exchange. They are delicious and I haven't made them in years. The potluck I'm going to is all appies, and I've said I'll bring a salad so there is some sort of veg there. I've peeked at Pinterest a couple of times but nothing so far. Help!
Cooking : ugh, nothing interesting. Wait, no, I made a wonderful Pastitsio last week. But nothing else of note.
Drinking : too much ice tea, not enough water.
Reading: Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield.
Trawling: salad recipes.
Wanting: to clean my house. Always.
Looking: forward to finishing up my Summer Reading List and moving on to choosing books because I want to read them, not because they fit in a category.
Deciding: to maybe send out Christmas cards this week. Or maybe not.
Wishing: there were happier stories out there.
Enjoying: This Is Us. We just started watching it and have about 4 more episodes to go before we are caught up. I am very sad that Hot Dad From The Past dies.
Waiting: patiently to start feeling mentally and emotionally better about certain things in life right now.
Liking: my new yoga class I've started taking at the studio.
Wondering: if i really will get the in laws birthday/Christmas presents mailed out this weekend.
Loving: not very much about Facebook these days. People seem so happy to hate.
Pondering: leaving Facebook. But then no more baby photos from people I almost never see in real life.
Listening: to nature sounds/music during the day is AWESOME. I wish I'd started doing it years ago.
Considering: volunteering for a new organization. I'm a bit hesitant to reach out to them as I'm not sure their needs and my schedule with jive. But I guess it's worth a shot?
Buying: myself a treat. Used my gift card from my birthday a few months back and bought myself a yoga book.
Watching: TV at night after the kids go to bed. I should be more productive and get up and do things. But I usually don't want to.
Hoping: this month goes smooooooothly.
Marvelling: at some of the poses in the yoga book I bought. Never gonna happen here.
Cringing: U. S. A.
Needing: to figure out how to drop these lbs.
Questioning:WTF is wrong with Americans. You're not effing up only your own country, fools.
Smelling: nothing. This one is weird.
Wearing: yoga pants whenever possible.
Following: yoga inspo on Instagram and FB.
Noticing: that this week when I decided to go to my lunch time yoga class before leaving work early I nearly called myself "selfish" for the choice. I backtracked immediately, but I'm still bummed out that that was the word that came to mind during my decision making process.
Knowing: that I can't change people, or make them understand me.
Thinking: about the above one a lot.
Admiring: Chris Hadfield. The Boy and I watched some of his space videos yesterday, and I'm really enjoying his book.
Getting: ready to kick some butt today, get all the chores done and hope for a bit of quiet time too.
Bookmarking: mostly recipes, some yoga poses and some personal blogs to explore.
Disliking: that Winter is here. Can't wait for Spring.
Opening: up our boxes of Christmas decorations the other night was fun. And wow we have a lot of stuff.
Giggling: not as much as I thought at Gilmore Girls on Netflix, Watched the first episode last night and was pretty meh. Also fell asleep 3 times.
Feeling: amazed at how close we are to the end of the year. 2016 went so fast! I've been back at work for 11 months already. Crazy.
Helping: to expand my waisteline by eating chips and guac last night and contemplating making cookies today.
Hearing: the songs from Mamma Mia in my head 24/7. We went and saw the play opening weekend courtesy of some free tickets and it was AWESOME. I have a crush on Kevin Aichele.
Pretending: that i am in Mamma Mia. If only I'd been born with talent.....
Embracing: peace and love!
Cooking : ugh, nothing interesting. Wait, no, I made a wonderful Pastitsio last week. But nothing else of note.
Drinking : too much ice tea, not enough water.
Reading: Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield.
Trawling: salad recipes.
Wanting: to clean my house. Always.
Looking: forward to finishing up my Summer Reading List and moving on to choosing books because I want to read them, not because they fit in a category.
Deciding: to maybe send out Christmas cards this week. Or maybe not.
Wishing: there were happier stories out there.
Enjoying: This Is Us. We just started watching it and have about 4 more episodes to go before we are caught up. I am very sad that Hot Dad From The Past dies.
Waiting: patiently to start feeling mentally and emotionally better about certain things in life right now.
Liking: my new yoga class I've started taking at the studio.
Wondering: if i really will get the in laws birthday/Christmas presents mailed out this weekend.
Loving: not very much about Facebook these days. People seem so happy to hate.
Pondering: leaving Facebook. But then no more baby photos from people I almost never see in real life.
Listening: to nature sounds/music during the day is AWESOME. I wish I'd started doing it years ago.
Considering: volunteering for a new organization. I'm a bit hesitant to reach out to them as I'm not sure their needs and my schedule with jive. But I guess it's worth a shot?
Buying: myself a treat. Used my gift card from my birthday a few months back and bought myself a yoga book.
Watching: TV at night after the kids go to bed. I should be more productive and get up and do things. But I usually don't want to.
Hoping: this month goes smooooooothly.
Marvelling: at some of the poses in the yoga book I bought. Never gonna happen here.
Cringing: U. S. A.
Needing: to figure out how to drop these lbs.
Questioning:WTF is wrong with Americans. You're not effing up only your own country, fools.
Smelling: nothing. This one is weird.
Wearing: yoga pants whenever possible.
Following: yoga inspo on Instagram and FB.
Noticing: that this week when I decided to go to my lunch time yoga class before leaving work early I nearly called myself "selfish" for the choice. I backtracked immediately, but I'm still bummed out that that was the word that came to mind during my decision making process.
Knowing: that I can't change people, or make them understand me.
Thinking: about the above one a lot.
Admiring: Chris Hadfield. The Boy and I watched some of his space videos yesterday, and I'm really enjoying his book.
Getting: ready to kick some butt today, get all the chores done and hope for a bit of quiet time too.
Bookmarking: mostly recipes, some yoga poses and some personal blogs to explore.
Disliking: that Winter is here. Can't wait for Spring.
Opening: up our boxes of Christmas decorations the other night was fun. And wow we have a lot of stuff.
Giggling: not as much as I thought at Gilmore Girls on Netflix, Watched the first episode last night and was pretty meh. Also fell asleep 3 times.
Feeling: amazed at how close we are to the end of the year. 2016 went so fast! I've been back at work for 11 months already. Crazy.
Helping: to expand my waisteline by eating chips and guac last night and contemplating making cookies today.
Hearing: the songs from Mamma Mia in my head 24/7. We went and saw the play opening weekend courtesy of some free tickets and it was AWESOME. I have a crush on Kevin Aichele.
Pretending: that i am in Mamma Mia. If only I'd been born with talent.....
Embracing: peace and love!
Saturday, November 05, 2016
Taking Stock - November 5
The lovely Maggie at Mighty Girl recently posted a "taking stock" list inspired by Pip, and I've seen other versions around, so why not join in too.
At the link above, Pip has a blank template you can fill in if you so desire.
Making : more time for yoga. I took 5 classes this week, and I loved them all - mostly. I wish my studio either offered more classes at times I could take, or that I could retire and go to all the ones I want. Taking the 5 was awesome, but also only happened because The Mister was ok with me coming home late one night, and another 2 days because I left work early.
Cooking : has been pretty low key the last couple of weeks. I'm out of steam for it. I sat down this morning to work on next weeks menu plan and instead I am doing this list.
Drinking : ice tea, as always, and water. Pretty much the only 2 things I drink. I've weaned myself off my ice cap habit. I had one this week and felt terrible afterwards, so that reinforced my decision that this is a good thing.
Reading: Furiously Happy for my book club list. I have only 3 books to go and I'm done!
Trawling: Instagram for yoga inspiration.
Wanting: to clean out every inch of this house.
Looking: forward to packing up some old clothes and stuff to take to the donation center today.
Deciding: how energetic I will be this weekend. Could I do the regular cleaning plus some purging? Or should it be a lower key weekend?
Wishing: for peace. A terrible thing happened here last night - a teenage girl was killed in a hit and run not far from us. I am shocked and so horribly sad for her family. Every time I think about her mother, her family, I am in tears. I hope they find the bastard who did this. I hope the family will be okay.
Enjoying: the new stages The Girl is in. Giving big hugs, her overuse of the word No, in her teeney cute voice. The Grandparents gave the kids Halloween gifts (???) this year - The Boy got $10 for his wallet, and The Girl got a purse, which she LOVES and must take everywhere. Last night we walked an endless loop between the kitchen and living room while she carried her purse and said goodbye to her brother and father over and over.
Waiting: for Spring. I am not a Winter person and can't wait for it to be over, even though it hasn't even begun yet.
Liking: how I have convinced myself that my Bob's shoe's go with everything - including dresses and skirts for work.
Wondering: what will happen next week with the American election. This might be the craziest thing I've ever seen.
Loving: soup. I'm heading into a big soup phase, I can feel it.
Pondering: how can I lose these pounds that I've put on since I went back to work?
Listening: to flow/meditation/nature playlists on 8 tracks. I love them.
Considering: how we are going to rearrange the house and make space for an office area once we move The Girl into her own room. We need to purge and declutter big time, and make a space that will be kid friendly and won't cost big bucks.
Buying: nothing but essentials. Our bank account is low, yo.
Watching: Orange is the New Black when no one is around (so, never), Westworld (which makes me sad and uncomfortable), Speechless (LOVE) and Life in Pieces.
Hoping: that one day my children will sleep in on a weekend morning. Ha!
Marvelling: at the book Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed. I bought it months ago, and this morning when I was moving some stuff around I opened it and read a page. Whoa. I can't wait to get to it.
Cringing: at Americans and their election. Holy Shit.
Needing: to clean out the fridge and see what needs to be used up.
Questioning: what I can do to make this world better.
Smelling: nothing. My nose does not work well since my last pregnancy. The Mother In Law very generously bought me a new diffuser from Saje for my birthday, but I can hardly ever smell it.
Wearing: more colors and patterns. Trying to get away from all black and baggy clothes. It's hard.
Following: lots of yoga people and celebrities on Instagram. I deleted my Twitter a while back, and started up a new one that only follows news, weather, traffic, and Chrissy Teigen, but I only check it if I'm looking for something. So over Twitter.
Noticing: how awful my skin has been lately. I've been breaking out almost daily on my face and neck. Ugh.
Knowing: i need to also clean out our pantry and get rid of all the chips and candy. We were good for so long - what happened???
Thinking: about buying some new indoor plants.
Admiring: Jenny Lawson. Even before Furiously Happy.
Getting: overwhelmed by thinking about the next 2 months. Birthdays and Christmas = $$$.
Bookmarking: yoga poses to try, and blogs I hope to love. I need some new blogs to follow.
Disliking: the time change tonight. WHY do we still do this???
Opening: drawers and closets in this house gives me the chills. So much stuff.
Giggling: doesn't happen enough.
Feeling: too much anxiety lately.
Helping: The Boy with his reading is a lesson in patience.
Hearing: yelling and complaining and tattling. The kids are up.
Celebrating: the kids birthdays this month and next.
Pretending: I'm a good singer.
Embracing: my family.
At the link above, Pip has a blank template you can fill in if you so desire.
Making : more time for yoga. I took 5 classes this week, and I loved them all - mostly. I wish my studio either offered more classes at times I could take, or that I could retire and go to all the ones I want. Taking the 5 was awesome, but also only happened because The Mister was ok with me coming home late one night, and another 2 days because I left work early.
Cooking : has been pretty low key the last couple of weeks. I'm out of steam for it. I sat down this morning to work on next weeks menu plan and instead I am doing this list.
Drinking : ice tea, as always, and water. Pretty much the only 2 things I drink. I've weaned myself off my ice cap habit. I had one this week and felt terrible afterwards, so that reinforced my decision that this is a good thing.
Reading: Furiously Happy for my book club list. I have only 3 books to go and I'm done!
Trawling: Instagram for yoga inspiration.
Wanting: to clean out every inch of this house.
Looking: forward to packing up some old clothes and stuff to take to the donation center today.
Deciding: how energetic I will be this weekend. Could I do the regular cleaning plus some purging? Or should it be a lower key weekend?
Wishing: for peace. A terrible thing happened here last night - a teenage girl was killed in a hit and run not far from us. I am shocked and so horribly sad for her family. Every time I think about her mother, her family, I am in tears. I hope they find the bastard who did this. I hope the family will be okay.
Enjoying: the new stages The Girl is in. Giving big hugs, her overuse of the word No, in her teeney cute voice. The Grandparents gave the kids Halloween gifts (???) this year - The Boy got $10 for his wallet, and The Girl got a purse, which she LOVES and must take everywhere. Last night we walked an endless loop between the kitchen and living room while she carried her purse and said goodbye to her brother and father over and over.
Waiting: for Spring. I am not a Winter person and can't wait for it to be over, even though it hasn't even begun yet.
Liking: how I have convinced myself that my Bob's shoe's go with everything - including dresses and skirts for work.
Wondering: what will happen next week with the American election. This might be the craziest thing I've ever seen.
Loving: soup. I'm heading into a big soup phase, I can feel it.
Pondering: how can I lose these pounds that I've put on since I went back to work?
Listening: to flow/meditation/nature playlists on 8 tracks. I love them.
Considering: how we are going to rearrange the house and make space for an office area once we move The Girl into her own room. We need to purge and declutter big time, and make a space that will be kid friendly and won't cost big bucks.
Buying: nothing but essentials. Our bank account is low, yo.
Watching: Orange is the New Black when no one is around (so, never), Westworld (which makes me sad and uncomfortable), Speechless (LOVE) and Life in Pieces.
Hoping: that one day my children will sleep in on a weekend morning. Ha!
Marvelling: at the book Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed. I bought it months ago, and this morning when I was moving some stuff around I opened it and read a page. Whoa. I can't wait to get to it.
Cringing: at Americans and their election. Holy Shit.
Needing: to clean out the fridge and see what needs to be used up.
Questioning: what I can do to make this world better.
Smelling: nothing. My nose does not work well since my last pregnancy. The Mother In Law very generously bought me a new diffuser from Saje for my birthday, but I can hardly ever smell it.
Wearing: more colors and patterns. Trying to get away from all black and baggy clothes. It's hard.
Following: lots of yoga people and celebrities on Instagram. I deleted my Twitter a while back, and started up a new one that only follows news, weather, traffic, and Chrissy Teigen, but I only check it if I'm looking for something. So over Twitter.
Noticing: how awful my skin has been lately. I've been breaking out almost daily on my face and neck. Ugh.
Knowing: i need to also clean out our pantry and get rid of all the chips and candy. We were good for so long - what happened???
Thinking: about buying some new indoor plants.
Admiring: Jenny Lawson. Even before Furiously Happy.
Getting: overwhelmed by thinking about the next 2 months. Birthdays and Christmas = $$$.
Bookmarking: yoga poses to try, and blogs I hope to love. I need some new blogs to follow.
Disliking: the time change tonight. WHY do we still do this???
Opening: drawers and closets in this house gives me the chills. So much stuff.
Giggling: doesn't happen enough.
Feeling: too much anxiety lately.
Helping: The Boy with his reading is a lesson in patience.
Hearing: yelling and complaining and tattling. The kids are up.
Celebrating: the kids birthdays this month and next.
Pretending: I'm a good singer.
Embracing: my family.
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