You guys, summer is flying by. This may have something to do with all my recent weekend traveling and that’s not stopping anytime soon, because I am enjoying those summer sunny drives and getting away. Next week, somehow we will be halfway through July and I don’t even want to think about. Time to soak up the present. So that brings me to Currently July edition.

Current Book:  Just going to be fully honest here, I haven’t been reading much. I need to find a new book to read or take a trip to the local library for something.

 

Current Podcast: Oprah’s SuperSoul podcast, always inspiring.

 

Current Guilty pleasure: lounging on the couch, I’ve actually spent less time at my computer this past month because I am enjoying having a couch so much and actually stepping away from my computer.

 

Current drink: Calm drink. All the traveling and stress with moving I needed to find a way to calm down and I’ve heard great things about this drink. Plus, it tastes like those firecracker popsicles!!

Current Food: bean salad, loving having my glass bowls again and tons of fridge space to prep food

 

Current want: A Bluetooth speaker to listen to music around the house more easily would be nice. Actually installing speakers in the ceiling like my dad did in the kitchen and living room would also be nice.

 

Current obsession: taking walks in the evening around my new neighborhood, a daily dose of sunshine is so good and love stepping out my door for a quick walk and moving my body

Current craving: all the chocolate…I need to stop

Current excitement: Brian is home and we get a few days together after his long 5 week work trip…

Current TV show: Discovered Life Sentence on Netflix last weekend. Sadly I learned it was cancelled after 1 season so I guess there won’t be more episodes. 

Current mood: wanderlust…travel on the brain

 

What’s your current food obsession?

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I really want to go to Iceland. 

Hello!! Let’s bring back the Currently posts huh. Time flew by in May and June is going by quickly too. I wanted to share some things and a Currently post seemed like a good fit. Let’s jump right in.

Current Book:  I just finished How Full is Your Bucket by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton. It was a very quick and inspiring read that I would recommend. I actually heard about it on Janae’s blog. In addition to that book, I am currently reading Feels like Home by Olivia Miles on my kindle. Another series book that is only $3.99 for the kindle edition.

Current Podcast: I don’t have any new podcasts to share, but I have been catching up with From the Heart: Conversations with Yoga Girl

 

Current Guilty pleasure: somehow some dark chocolate peanut butter cups slipped into my cart at the grocery store the other day…

 

Current drink: Raspberry lemonade or half lemonade/half iced tea for summery drinks

Current Food: chicken stir fry, made a batch for the week

Current want: Another Lululemon sports bra. I love the energy bra, but I want to try the Free to be bra. I want to try it on in the store though to make sure I love it

 

Current obsession: My couch!! I love having our couch back and being in the new house just lounging on it to read or watch Netflix. Nothing like your own furniture and space. 

Current craving: time in the sun, which I got lots of over the weekend, even with a sunburn to prove it

Current excitement: Blogfest next week!! I can’t believe how quickly it came up and I can’t wait for some more inspiration and networking with other bloggers and doing some workouts and learning. 

Current TV show: Good Witch, discovered this show while I was traveling last year and just finishing up the third season that is on Netflix now. The 4^th season is currently on TV, but I don’t have cable.

Current mood: relaxed

Tell me…

…your current TV show?

…current excitement?

…current want?

 

It’s already over half way through February and I haven’t done a Currently post yet. I know I am so behind, but I am happy to be getting back to writing. My routine has been all out of whack lately, working around the snow storms and ice and just wanting to get out of the house when you can’t, which can be frustrating. Thank goodness February is a short month. I’m ready to move onto spring. Anyone else?

Anyway here are my current things…

Current Book:  Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Honestly I don’t know what to think of this book. Everyone was like “it’s awesome” and I’m kind of like mehhh, but maybe that’s because I am always reading it before I fall asleep…

 

Current Podcast: The Lazy Genius Podcast. I know I have mentioned this one before, but I love the short and sweet episodes.

 

Current Guilty pleasure: chocolate, especially homemade almond butter cups

 

Current drink: Advocare rehydrate. I’ve been using these for almost 4 years now!! I don’t use them all the time because they are a bit pricey, but I love having a little flavor in my water as it helps me to drink more, especially when I am feeling low on water.

Current Food: these muffins, now part of my weekend meal prep

Current want: Garmin for step counter…birthday present idea I think

 

Current obsession: diffusing lavender essential oil before bed

Current craving: well it was French fries but I just satisfied that

 

Current excitement: work party coming up, getting away for a night

 

Current mood: relaxed

 

Tell me your current…

…food

…obsession

…want

 

 

I was typing out the title to this post and couldn’t believe that I was writing 2018 in the post. The new year is finally here. Believe me, the last few months of 2017 have just been entirely draining and I am ready for the fresh start and the new year. Though we started out with negative temps and snow and I am not a fan of either. The snow is fine before Christmas but after Christmas, not so much. I think this year will have a lot of big things happening and so I have decided that my phrase for the year will be “Don’t Give Up.” It probably sounds cheesy, but I think I will need that reminder quite frequently.

                Now it’s time to dive into the first post of the year. I feel like I have been lacking inspiration and creativity lately, but hopefully soon I will have some other post ideas and try to post 2-3 times a week through this year.

Current Book:  Before Happiness by Shawn Achor. I listened to him on Oprah’s podcast and decided to check out his books. Needed some inspiration to kick off the New Year.

Current Podcast: The Chasing Joy Podcast. I have had a few episodes downloaded of this podcast for a while and finally listened to them while to and from Florida on the plane. Now I need to catch up on the other 40+ episodes she has.

Current Guilty pleasure: face masks, my sister got me a couple for Christmas and now they are added to my Target list

Current drink: I would still go with collagen…I’m hooked.

Current Food: ham + cheese + crackers, so simple, perfect weekend snack lunch

 

Current want: I was watching a youtube video and heard about the HP Sprocket printer for your phone. Ummm so neat!! I’m just going to wait to see how long I can stare at this on Amazon before I end up purchasing it…

Current obsession: new camera lenses and awesome photos from the beach over Christmas

Current craving: All the food…workouts catching up to me and hungry hungry hippo over here

Current excitement: new year and getting stronger in my weightlifting

Current beauty product: This is a new category for now, but with the cold winter weather, I purchased a moisturizer from Paula’s choice and have been loving it for my face. I am not typically a person who uses lotion or moisturizers but lately when I have been washing my face, I need something to put on it after or it feels super dry.

 

 

Thanks Amanda for letting me think out loud.

 

Tell me your…

current book?

current beauty product?

current excitement?