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what i’m into – that’s keeping me sane {june 2018}

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Knowing that I post what I’m into each month keeps me focused on things that keep me sane. Thank you. Here are the highlights for June.

I have continued to read instead of mindlessly watching television.  I read seven books this month (more about them and others on this month’s Quick Lit post coming soon).

Even with all that reading, I did finish out my DVR’d episodes of This is Us. Wow! All of the feels on this!

Speaking of feels, I am finally getting around to a personal commandment that I made a year or two ago: Feel It!  I discussed this in a past post but I have been feeling a lot of feels this month. There were a couple of books that were very emotionally driven – I’m looking at you: The Ensemble; The Immortalist; and That Kind of Mother – but I sat in it and through it.

I enjoyed some excellent moments with the Buddy Man: cuddling while reading, going on playdates with Dom and Deucee, eating popsicles, and bursting water balloons.

Finally, I intentionally recharged after late nights before moving forward in my day.  One time, that involved reading in the cool of the shade by a beautiful lake before my next appointment. It was perfectly lovely.

And isn’t it those lovely, albeit simple, intentional moments that keep us all sane.

Per usual, I’m linking up with Leigh Kramer’s What I’m Into.  Whatcha’ been doin’ this month?

enjoy life…

what i’m into – that’s keeping me sane {april 2018}

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what i'm into {april 2018}Per my March edition of What I’m Into where I mentioned the need for premium, April was dedicated extensively to putting that in my proverbial gas tank.  While this month has been a world wind of traveling and activities, I have come to the end revived and inspired for what’s to come.

First up, was a trip to my parents’ lakeside condo in Daytona Beach, Florida where we met up with my sister and her family (I met my nephew for the first time ever!). It was a family reunion of sorts and it was wonderful.  My BIL taught me how to play Dominos.  I think I surprised him by posing a bit of a challenge.  He had to step up his game to beat me; something I don’t think he was expecting.  Let’s be clear, he did ultimately beat me.

Then it was off to Vegas where I accompanied the Hubby on a business trip to the annual NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Convention.  We got to stay at the Wynn, my favorite hotel on the strip on the 53rd floor with views of the strip.  A lovely hot stone massage and room service on one day added quite a bit of premium into the tank.

To commemorate the entire vacation, I went to the local Kendra Scott boutique, and used the Color Bar to design a unique piece to wear to remind me to do the things that I need to do to stay sane. A huge thank you to Rebekah and Noel for their help. I wear it almost every day.

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Inspired, I returned home determined to take some time to do the things that have been “niggling” at me to get done: cleaning out the garage, spring cleaning the ceiling fans and blinds, etc.  I am proud to say that I have made some real progress in that arena.  I finally purchased and installed a floating shelf (I had courted it for three years and the Hubby did help install it) in my son’s/guest bathroom and it looks absolutely amazing. It elevates the entire bathroom.  Once again, I don’t know why I don’t do these things right away? Three years for a $13 shelf!

April has been a very good month for me and I am excited to continue to grant myself permission to put premium in my tank in May.

I’m linking up with Leigh Kramer’s What I’m Into so check it out and see what others are up to as well as tell me how you are including some premium in your life.

enjoy life…

 

what i’m into – that’s keeping me sane {march 2018}

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March! What a month! But I march on and the things below kept me sane.

  • Happy Women’s History Month! It was enlightening to hear and read about the contributions women have made in history across all media outlets this month. CBS ran segments during commercial breaks featuring women’s contribution in the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). I particularly enjoyed them.
  • Books, books, and more books – I hadn’t been reading very much recently but rectified that this month. I will never understand why I stop.  Books are awesome! This month alone I finished four books: a biography, a thriller, a literary novel, and a book of essays.  I am back in love with the written word and it is keeping me sane.
  • Barnes & Noble – Continuing the literary trend, I spent a few mornings in March here: drinking hot beverages to stay warm (the temps have dipped recently) and poring over magazines. This is something I have always liked doing but never made time for; it is going to become a regular occurrence in my life from now on.
  • IKEA – Hubby and I took a day trip to IKEA this month. I was specifically going to purchase a candle in a scent that I have gotten before; they apparently don’t make it anymore (sad face). But I took a risk and bought three new ones.  So far, this peachy one smells nice and cheerful.  I have brightened several dreary days with it.

 Ultimately, March has taught me that I MUST do whatever I need to do to stay sane.  I have this warped idea that I should be able to survive, no thrive, with just one spiritual exercise in the morning and then get to get on with my day.  But what I have learned is that I may need multiple exercises: running/walking, candles, writing, reading, etc. to thrive and be who I need to be in this world.  My Hubby told me that I need to understand that I am an engine that runs on premium gasoline, so I should stop insisting on putting regular in the tank and complaining when things don’t go well. Here’s to a lot of premium in April.

Per usual, I am linking up with Leigh Kramer and the tribe to discuss what we’re into.  Check it out over there and tell me what keeps you sane in the comments below.