1. I think the world of True Blood really exists and I am part fae like Sookie Stackhouse (or, I am a vampire who’s drunk on fairy blood). I just can’t get enough sunshine lately! After I eat my lunch, I practically race to the gate so I can spend some time outside, and I went running Sunday during the hottest part of the afternoon. When the temperature finally drops 15 degrees or so, life will be sweet.
2. The Economics of Happiness is the best article I’ve read in a while. Seriously, I wish I’d written it myself. We all need to unplug—literally—for a while and just live. And communicate. And learn. And do something for both ourselves and others.
3. I know this was 2 days ago, but I’m still anxious and needing intense therapy (and new underwear) after the last Breaking Bad episode. Jesus! They didn’t hold back AT ALL, and I think this article (**spoiler alert**) sums up the story/intentions wonderfully. Anybody else out there who watched it?
4. Also (because my life revolves around my imaginary television friends) I loved Sunday’s finale of The Newsroom. This season wasn’t as good as the first (and makes me question whether there will be a third), but it’s still a fabulous show. Also, I think Sloan Sabbith (Olivia Munn) is my new woman crush. She cracks me up!
5. Am I the only person who didn’t know that peaches and nectarines are actually the same species? Mind = blown. (It does make sense, though, given how they look and taste almost identical.) I get why fuzz may freak a person out, but I’m partial to peaches, especially Chilton County, AL ones. Their flavor just seems a bit deeper and sweeter to me. Both make fantastic salad toppers, though, and I’ll miss them come autumn.
6. I’m (not so) secretly an old lady. I get a kick out of bird watching. In fact, the highlight of my Monday was watching 6 or 7 pelicans dive into the bay. A couple weeks ago, it was staring nose-to-beak at a great blue heron that was maybe 15-20 feet away from me. Before that, cranes and egrets entertained me. I badly need real-life friends!
7. Another thing I need badly? Riding boots. With autumn officially gracing us with its presence this coming Sunday—and last year’s cheap boots having seen better days—I need to update my footwear.
8. I’m obsessed with the Avicii song “Wake Me Up,” which makes for a pretty good running tune. I’m going to give the entire album (released today) a good listen soon.
9. I just read that there are pumpkin spice M&Ms this season! I must make a Target trip ASAP and hoard all the bags (as I do with Cadbury mini eggs in the spring).
10. I’ve finally begun tackling another 30 Before 30 goal: reading Les Misérables (unabridged). Has anybody else made it through the entire thing? What should I read next?
ahh i still havent seen this week’s breaking bad, and ive heard its AMAZING. i’ve been avoiding spoilers like the plague but a part of me really wants to read it just to find out what all the fuss is about!! i probably wont have a chance to watch til tomorrow and ahh i cant wait! also- i just found out about pumpkin spice m&ms, i need to pick up a bag!
You MUST watch the episode & continue avoiding spoilers…it’s the worth wait! 🙂 Seriously, it was a great episode…can’t wait to see the last 2.
Oh, and I really hope the pumpkin spice m&m’s taste hoe I imagine them to…they sound awesome but could easily be terrible.