Hey, friends! I hope you had a fun-filled, relaxing, and safe weekend.
Ours was low-key. My parents watched Bazooka while Mark and I went to lunch and a movie on Saturday, and Sunday was spent doing our normal “chores,” prepping for the week, and trying to convince Bazooka to take a dip his little swimming pool. (He wouldn’t, but mama enjoyed lying in it for a few minutes before it clouded up).
It’s already more than half-way through July, so let’s look at my current happenings.
Currently // July 2016
Reading // Another WWII fiction book, The Nightingale (←affiliate link) by Kristin Hannah. So far (I’m about half-way finished) I’m loving it. It’s completely captivated me, and I know it’s going to be even more of an emotional ride toward the end.
Watching // The news, specifically coverage of the latest shooting in Baton Rouge, LA. So dismaying…
Listening to // I’m still digging podcasts lately, such as Mind Body Musings, Invisibilia, and This American Life.
Needing // To put away my laundry from the other night.
Loving // It took some time to “grow” on me (pun not intended), but my new haircut. I decided to have several inches hacked off, and while I immediately regretted the shorter length (this happens anytime I get a haircut…and then I forget about it), I now like it when I take time to add some beachy waves to it.
Not Loving // How sleep-deprived I’ve been feeling. Bazooka is going through another weird sleep pattern. Some nights he sleeps well, and other nights, he wakes up around 2 AM and ends up in our bed. This too shall pass…
Eating // Nothing at the moment, but this weekend we had lunch at a new (to us) restaurant near Fairhope Pier called Thyme By the Bay. I had the Korean BBQ sandwich + a side of truffle fries (shared with Mark, they were huge), and Mark had some kind of Mexican pulled pork sandwich with pico and an avocado puree + a Tuscan bread salad (with perfectly ripe tomatoes and cucumber). It was delicious, but a little pricey for lunch.
Drinking // An Abita Seersucker Summer Pilsner
Craving // SALADS. And anything light and cold. I’ve been eating too many refined carbs (bread; ALL THE TIME), and I just want some veggies.
Avoiding // Nothing…at least not deliberately or knowingly. I guess I am always avoiding cleaning/organizing, in some way or another.
Happy about // Our plan to take a little “staycation” one weekend. Mark gets a discount for certain hotels through his retirement plan with the state (typing “retirement” is the weirdest thing), so we’re going to get a hotel room at one of the hotels downtown and enjoy some relaxation, poolside lounging, and maybe a massage at the spa! This is all assuming my parents (or his) will watch the babe. 
Looking forward to // the Summer Olympics. I watched the trials for the gymnastics and some of the swimming and track, and now I’m just pumped to watch. I’m an Olympic junkie!
So tell me…
- What are you currently (pick a category—or a few)?
- What’s your favorite Olympic sport? Gymnastics (always) followed by diving and swimming.
I think you’re haircut fits you perfectly Catherine! I love the mind body musings podcasts- those are my fave! The gymnastics olympic trials were amazing. I can’t wait to watch the olympics!
Thank you! They were amazing – I think they have such a strong team!
I think I found that podcast because you’d mentioned it in a comment or on your blog. So…thanks!
I’m currently happy about having a day off today and the interview I have later. I just want to talk to this person! The Olympics are awesome! I love swimming, beach volleyball and gymnastics. This year however I am making the point to watch more running races. Hopefully I can stream it somewhere…
Your haircut is cute! I recently dyed my hair and it took a few days for me to get used to it.
Days off are SOOOO nice. I hope your interview went well. Oooh, beach volleyball, I forgot that I like to watch it, too. I’m sure there will be streaming.
I’m so excited for the Olympics too! I’ve been following gymnastics and I think we’ve got a great team.
A staycation sounds like a great idea. Sometimes just getting out of the house is all it takes to feel revived.
Funny you mention laundry, I feel like laundry and dishes are always looming around!
Seriously, just a few hours or weekend away is wonderful. And, yes, laundry is always looming.
I’m so excited for the Olympics! I don’t remember ever getting that into it before, but I am this year
And I seriously love your haircut! Totally fits you
Thank you ? I’ve watched the summer olympics since I was a kid
I’m so glad you’re enjoying The Nightingale! It’s one of the best books I’ve read this year. I cried for about the last 100 pages, so beware
Your new haircut looks awesome!
I’m currently looking forward to my mom visiting on Thursday for a little while – we haven’t seen her since January and I’m excited to get some “me” time
Ahhhh, I just finished The Nightingale today. So many emotions! I wish the ending wasn’t so rushed – did you feel that way?
Hope you and your mom have a great time together.
Your hair looks so good! I always find I have an adjustment period whenever I get anything drastic done to my hair. Usually before I get it cut I’m like “yay new hair!”, then I get it done and I’m like “oh my gosh I hate it my life is over” when I try to wash it and style it the next day and then I forget about it
Thanks, Kristy! Haha, that sounds about like my process with haircuts. In the end, though, it’s just hair.
You find the best eats Catherine… Can you tell I’m kind of a foodie cause I always comment on those?
I love reading Currently posts, because getting to know the blogger is always my favorite part of reading blogs. I think your haircut is really pretty, and having a few inches off for summer is always really nice especially with the summer heat waves.
I really hope Bazooka starts sleeping better. And let us know how the staycation goes! I’ve always thought that a staycation would be a fun idea.
Haha, I wish I could get out and discover more eats – there are some blogs I practically stalk because of their food posts
Thanks – the length is MUCH cooler and half the time to blow dry. Definitely a win!