Here are 7 things I am loving these early summer days.......
1. Fiction~ I love to read and summer means reading to me! I have been know to have many books going at once. Not because I am actually capable of reading many at once but because I can't fathom reading only ONE book. Also, since I am not a finisher by nature, I start a new book whenever I want, just because I can.
I have set a goal for myself to read through the Harry Potter series this summer. My older girls and Joel have read them all. My little two have read through book 3. I read the first book about 18 years ago and then stalled a little ways through the second one. Well, I breezed through the first book and am officially stalled in the same spot in the second one. I will pick it back up next week and give it a shot again. I would really like to read them and see what all the fuss is about!
My current fiction book, though, that I am loving is The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza. This book brings together a 40 something year old and a 20 something year old in the setting of a magazine turned app. I am loving all the references to social media and watching the 40 something year old evolve in her technological ways. I am surprised by what a fun read this has been! What are you reading? I am making my list!
2. Peaches~ Peaches with cottage cheese and coconut creme yogurt is what is getting me out of the bed in the morning. Even as I write this, my mouth waters! Summer is bursting with fresh fruit and amazing flavors. I can't get enough! Emy made a Peach Cobbler for Father's Day that was divine!
3. Time and Teaching, ~ I am loving the time to schedule coffee and meetings and classes and all kinds of fun things with grown ups these days. This week I've had two oil classes. Teaching and interacting with women, sharing with them how to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their families and friends, that fills my cup!
4. Lime, Ginger and Spearmint~ Lime essential oil has always been one of my favorites, either in the diffuser or in my water. I typically combine it with Grapefruit which says all kind of summer. But lately, the Lime, Ginger, Spearmint trifecta has me guzzling my water! It has a zing, a kick and a refreshing aftertaste that I adore!5. Facebook~ I know, I know. It is 2016. I get it. But Facebook and I have only been friends for a couple of months. I have an addictive personality and have avoided Facebook for all of these years because of it. The reason I decided to take the plunge now, though,was because of my oil business. There is a lot of training available through FB that I wasn't taking advantage of and knew I was missing out. I signed up for that sole purpose and have gotten so much more out of it. I have found that I have been able to connect with others in a new way. I have also been able to reconnect with people that I most likely wouldn't have, otherwise. Yes, I've had to set limits for myself and assign parameters for how I use it and sometimes need to scroll quickly as to avoid finding myself in a dangerous mindset or down a dark hole but otherwise, it is something I am loving.
6. Grilling~ I mentioned on Instagram about a month ago that I am "grillin' like a villain" these days. I love it!! I have always been afraid of the grill. Afraid of the propane and turning it on. But after listening to one of my favorite podcasts (see below), I decided to be brave and tackle the grill. Making lunches and dinners are quick and easy with this extra tool at my disposal. Please feel free to send me your favorite grill recipes. My family will totally appreciate it!
7. Podcasts~ I am sure I have mentioned it before but it is definitely worth repeating, Podcasts have been a life saver for me and summer time allows me even more time to listen in. I struggle with anxiety and sometimes, too much quiet in my head is not a good thing. Finding quality podcasts has allowed me to spend less time in my own head. I also love listening to what people are doing all over the world. Sometimes my neck of the woods closes in and I begin to feel like the world is small. Listening to podcasts helps me feel how big the world is. That is a good perspective for me to have.
Do you know you that if you have an iPhone that Apple has given you a Podcast app? This is what it looks like. Once you click on it, you can follow different podcasts and they will upload automatically to your app. I love listening to them in the car, while I am working in the yard, folding laundry, doing dishes, walking, cleaning. Most of the time I am not sitting still while I listen. Occasionally though, I need paper and pen to jot notes because the podcast is a wealth of information.Here is a list of my very favorite podcasts:
1. The Simple Show
2. Sorta Awesome
3. Personality Hacker
4. The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey
5. That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
That wraps up things I'm loving this June. What things are you loving?
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