Hi there, folks. Are we really already more half-way through May? Sheeeeesh.
I’ll keep the intro short and just dive into my current happenings. But before I do that I want to give a shout-out to my lovely parents—yesterday was their 35th wedding anniversary! Thanks for showing me what marriage and support is all about. <3
Reading // Still reading All The Light We Cannot See. The writing and imagery are superb, but due to the back-and-forth chapters between characters, I’m finding I can’t read it quickly or for a great length of time. It’s a BIG book, too. I’m also playing around with some photography books: Understanding Exposure and How To Photograph Everything. Last but not least, I’m working my way through a fellow blogger’s first book that will be released soon. Look to my Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook next week for pre-sale info and expect a review early next month!
Watching // Still watching Kimmy Schmidt. And Veep is cracking me up lately. I want to be Julia Louis-Dreyfus when I grow up.
Listening to // Podcasts – in particular, Blissful Bites.
Needing // Some new, neutral sandals for work. My Target ones—that I love—literally have holes in the sole, so I probably should replace them. I think I may “cash in” some of my American Express points and get a gift card I can use toward them (because I’m cheap).
Loving // My camera! (You knew that one was coming.) It’s going to be a while before I know what I’m doing, but I’m trying to practice any time and place I can. I feel like I should use the camera more before I make any investments, but I really want to buy this lens. It’s supposed to be perfect for portraits and achieving that dreamy blur on food photos and is a fantastic value for that price range.
Not Loving // How humid and hot it already is. What are June through September going to feel like?
Eating // Clementines. We bought a bag of “Halos” hoping Bazooka would like them (he doesn’t), so I’ve been eating 2-3 a day in my lunches. I love cute foods.
Drinking // $3 wine from Whole Foods. It’s not bad, and it’s 1/3 the price of what we usually buy! 😉
Craving // A cheeseburger from Callaghan’s. So, so good (and so, so messy).
Avoiding // Cleaning the house. Always, right? I love having hard wood (well, laminate) floors, but they are so difficult to keep clean.
Happy about // My sweet, little family. It’s no secret that motherhood has been stressing me out lately, but damn do I love my sweet Bazooka so much! He’s just so funny and sweet…when he’s not throwing a tantrum. 😉
Looking forward to // Memorial Day weekend. It wasn’t until I was reminded last week that I even realized we had a holiday coming up. We probably won’t go anywhere or do anything spectacular, but a day off work is, as you know, a day off work! We’re also planning to go visit my in-laws soon. That will be Bazooka’s first road trip besides the beach! Wish us luck. 😉
Annnnd…that’s a wrap. I’ll chat again with you fine folks tomorrow!
What are you currently (pick a category—or a few)?
What type of camera did you buy? 🙂 Looking to save up for one! I’m happy that school is done with, and that summer is on the way! I need to check out blissful bites podcasts. I love Maddy Moon and am looking to get into more podcasts like hers!
It’s a canon rebel SL1. It’s an entry level for sure but it’s a step or two up from the most basic. I know NOTHING about cameras but so far, so good.
I’ve never heard of Maddy Moon – I’ll have to check her out.
I’ve been craving a cheeseburger lately too! Hopefully soon!
I’m cheap about shoes (and other stuff too). I have to remind myself they really do last a long time if I will invest!
May we both get cheeseburgers and dependable shoes soon! 😉
AVOIDING = cleaning the house too, but UGHHHHH I HAVE TO DO IT!! THE CLUTTER IS REALLYYYY getting to me!
Good luck! I just tell myself it’s no use because I have a kid. But let’s be honest, I’m just using him as an excuse! One can only take so much clutter.
I am with you – a day off is ALWAYS something to look forward to! Our next long weekend isn’t until June and I cannot wait 😛
Absolutely! Our next one after the end of May isn’t till July 4…and then Sept. The infrequency just makes me cherish them more 🙂
$3 wine from Whole Foods?! I’d have to see it to believe it… I’m looking forward to nice weather. it still has been evading us over in Toronto
It’s not that bad, although I think it may’ve been $3.99 – oops! If I could, I’d send you some sunshine and warm weather – lord knows we have plenty of it (as well as icky humidity).
I don’t know when I’m NOT avoiding cleaning of some sort! And I’m looking forward to some warm weather. And warm weather to STAY
I’ll trade you 80+ degrees and humidity for a cool Chicago morning…what do ya say? 😉 we just went straight to simmer down here.
Ooh wow, $3 wine sounds like an amazing price… I’m not a huge wine fan, but that does sound like a good price. And I love that you are so in love with your little family. <3 <3 Also, aren't Nicole's podcasts so wonderful? I've learned so much for blogging and such from them!
Yes, after listening to just one podcast I went from a big funk to “omg I have so many ideas for my blog.” I actually signed up for the virtual food entrepreneur summit – hoping it’s just as awesome!
Avoiding cleaning – haha that’s me too! Happy anniversary to your parents!
Thanks, Rachel! Nobody’s got time for cleaning…haha.