What a month. Lots of new faces coming into my life, and lots of loved ones slipping out of it, onto bigger and better things! I had a fantastic June, full of dancing and eating and walking around, and being a tourist in my own city. I plan on spending my July in exactly the same way, if possible! I thought I’d share (in case you’re interested) the video version of June. Hope you enjoy! Happy Monday.
Feeling tired, but happy.
Craving sleep, a home-cooked meal, and a back massage.
Enjoying warm weather, picnics, and happy hours!
Reading Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and giggling, a lot.
Thinking about going back to bed for half an hour.
Grateful that I have a job, friends who love me, and that my family is healthy and happy.
Excited to watch our little cherry tomato plant grow.
Watching the last few episodes of Game of Thrones!
Happy to feel like I’m finally coming into my own in some ways.
Brainstorming lists for/of exciting new projects.
Wishing there were a few more hours in the day.
Getting more enthusiastic about running.
Eating far too many cold bagels for my liking, not enough fresh fruit and homemade pizza.
Obsessed with Instagram and now VSCO cam.
Crazy about this playlist.
Entertaining the idea of creating a bar, so we can make margaritas at home.
Hoping to make it through the day with a smile on my face.
Sending you happy vibes for a Happy Monday.
Don’t ask me why I feel compelled to do a round-up of my 2012 goals in mid-May. It’s not quite halfway through the year, nor is this a quarterly report, I just feel like it’s the right time for me to assess my progress and get motivated for the next half-ish of the year. Ready? Okay!
In general, I have been so happy about these goals. I love that they’re tangible, I love that they’re check-off-able, and I love that they give me a bit of a direction in how I live my life. They help me focus on what I think is important, and that winds up shaping my everyday life in positive ways. That being said, I’ve made a lot of progress on some of my goals, and next to no progress on others. I’ve already scrapped one, and another is starting to seem like it doesn’t jibe with who I am or what I want anymore – funny how quickly things can change, right!? Anyhow, let’s go into a bit more detail.
Overall, mixed results. Some of my goals have gotten more attention than others (blogging, DIY), but that probably has a lot to do with the fact that it’s been wintery and more conducive to indoor pursuits. Hopefully more trips, running, and reading can take place this summer. I’m so excited for what’s to come.
Thanks for reading! How are your New Year’s Resolutions or 2012 goals going?
Around here, there’s been a lot of book-learnin’. A lot of library-goin’. A lot of sitting on a chair. Not a lot of sunlight.
Even still, around here there’s been a lot of small, quiet, magic moments. Like the time I learned how to make poached eggs. Or the time I ordered some pretty labels and a date stamp and some photo paper and made my own day. Or when I made ginger syrup and let it simmer all night, making my apartment smell divine. There was also the arrival of my sewing machine! And the completion of my first sewing project! And there have been a hundred other sweet moments lately: like hysterically laughing with your BFF in a way you only can after studying for hours, or eating a quiet lunch and sneaking in a few pages of a book, or finding great new music on 8tracks.
All in all, even though exams are stressful and sassy (in a bad way), it’s nice to take a second to be grateful for all the goodness I have in my life. Lucky girl.
(But man, am I ready to be done!)
Happy Wednesday.
