Happy Friday before another sunny weekend! Had to say that because my last Currently post was all about longing for summer, the Cape and bike rides to the beach and that is exactly what we have been doing each and every weekend. Awful winters mean making the most out of beautiful summers, after all.
Just a light post after my not so light post to head into the weekend. We are heading down to the RiverFest near our house tomorrow to enjoy the outdoors and hopefully put our canoe in the water and then Sunday will be all about the beach. Hope your outlook is just as bright!
Reading
I am almost done with Manhattan Beach, which I picked up after reading an excerpt in Vogue. It started off great - very old New York mafia noir, with a woman at the center of it all (and writing it) but the end has me a little less excited. I'll see how the author wraps it up before a final judgement, but definitely recommend either way! I have I'll Be Gone in the Dark waiting for me in my pile and I am really excited to start it, though not sure how the recent capture of the Golden State Killer will factor into my enjoyment (spoiler alert). The ladies of My Favorite Murder podcast have done some great coverage on the book and the recent arrest so I feel like I at least need to get caught up knowledge wise so I can continue to follow along!
Eating
I pack my lunch everyday because I spend my lunch hour at the gym but I had to grab something this week after deciding I could not do another day of chicken and rice from home, and picked up a Green Goddess cobb salad from Panera. I know it is so basic millenial of me, but honestly, best salad ever! So, I looked up the cheat sheet to make my own (including the dressing) and that is what I am going to be packing for my post-gym lunches next week.
Thinking About
A few months ago we read Dave Ramsey's books to assist us with looking at our budget and how we spend our money. Disclaimer: he is not for everyone and has some flaws in his personality (like he can be kind of a dick) but he has some really great tactics rooted in pure common sense. Since then, we have been operating on a cash only budget, broken down into weekly spending (groceries, gas, money towards the kids activities, etc) and using money towards what he calls a "debt snowball". Although we are not rich (yet, haha) it has helped us to think about how much we spend any given day by actually handing cash over and given us the opportunity to more openly talk about money and future goals, which used to be a struggle for us. I will probably spend a whole blog on this soon, but I have been thinking lately about how I can continue to save money on everyday things so we can prioritize how we spend, even starting a spreadsheet to break down our regular grocery items at the grocery store versus Boxed versus going out of the city to buy them. Why I can't overdo everything I do is a mystery :)
Listening
I am in a bit of a musical rut, which I blame on Apple Music for always having a trustworthy album in my curated tab to listen to, and the fact that I mostly use music for background noise while I am reading on the T. I am such a person of habit: WBUR at home in the mornings while we are getting ready, My Favorite Murder on the walk to the T and from the T to my office, and music in the background on the T. Oh, and Taylor Swift/Jo Jo Siwa/Kidz Bop on rotation in the car....guess it is time to update my preference on Apple Music and hope for the best!
Watching
The Tour de France! Matt and I have tuned in every summer for years and years and there is honestly nothing more soothing before bed than watching hundreds of bikes in formation along the most beautiful scenery. Until they crash and the broadcasters start talking shit, which is my second favorite thing about it. One of our travel bucket list items is to go in person and be the lunatics on the side of the road screaming and waving flags at the riders - can't wait!
Loving
Summer! Although we are still busy, because when are we ever not, it is nice to have a little less rushing in the mornings and a little less worry about bedtimes in the evenings. Paired with beach trips every weekend and all the fresh fruit = so much love.
Just a light post after my not so light post to head into the weekend. We are heading down to the RiverFest near our house tomorrow to enjoy the outdoors and hopefully put our canoe in the water and then Sunday will be all about the beach. Hope your outlook is just as bright!
Reading
I am almost done with Manhattan Beach, which I picked up after reading an excerpt in Vogue. It started off great - very old New York mafia noir, with a woman at the center of it all (and writing it) but the end has me a little less excited. I'll see how the author wraps it up before a final judgement, but definitely recommend either way! I have I'll Be Gone in the Dark waiting for me in my pile and I am really excited to start it, though not sure how the recent capture of the Golden State Killer will factor into my enjoyment (spoiler alert). The ladies of My Favorite Murder podcast have done some great coverage on the book and the recent arrest so I feel like I at least need to get caught up knowledge wise so I can continue to follow along!
Eating
I pack my lunch everyday because I spend my lunch hour at the gym but I had to grab something this week after deciding I could not do another day of chicken and rice from home, and picked up a Green Goddess cobb salad from Panera. I know it is so basic millenial of me, but honestly, best salad ever! So, I looked up the cheat sheet to make my own (including the dressing) and that is what I am going to be packing for my post-gym lunches next week.
Thinking About
A few months ago we read Dave Ramsey's books to assist us with looking at our budget and how we spend our money. Disclaimer: he is not for everyone and has some flaws in his personality (like he can be kind of a dick) but he has some really great tactics rooted in pure common sense. Since then, we have been operating on a cash only budget, broken down into weekly spending (groceries, gas, money towards the kids activities, etc) and using money towards what he calls a "debt snowball". Although we are not rich (yet, haha) it has helped us to think about how much we spend any given day by actually handing cash over and given us the opportunity to more openly talk about money and future goals, which used to be a struggle for us. I will probably spend a whole blog on this soon, but I have been thinking lately about how I can continue to save money on everyday things so we can prioritize how we spend, even starting a spreadsheet to break down our regular grocery items at the grocery store versus Boxed versus going out of the city to buy them. Why I can't overdo everything I do is a mystery :)
Listening
I am in a bit of a musical rut, which I blame on Apple Music for always having a trustworthy album in my curated tab to listen to, and the fact that I mostly use music for background noise while I am reading on the T. I am such a person of habit: WBUR at home in the mornings while we are getting ready, My Favorite Murder on the walk to the T and from the T to my office, and music in the background on the T. Oh, and Taylor Swift/Jo Jo Siwa/Kidz Bop on rotation in the car....guess it is time to update my preference on Apple Music and hope for the best!
Watching
The Tour de France! Matt and I have tuned in every summer for years and years and there is honestly nothing more soothing before bed than watching hundreds of bikes in formation along the most beautiful scenery. Until they crash and the broadcasters start talking shit, which is my second favorite thing about it. One of our travel bucket list items is to go in person and be the lunatics on the side of the road screaming and waving flags at the riders - can't wait!
Loving
Summer! Although we are still busy, because when are we ever not, it is nice to have a little less rushing in the mornings and a little less worry about bedtimes in the evenings. Paired with beach trips every weekend and all the fresh fruit = so much love.
 |
| I swear she is enjoying herself! She is so happy being COVERED in sand. |
 |
| Ice cream at bedtime - always a great idea. |
 |
| And sugar for breakfast! Breaking all the rules in the summer! |
 |
| Partners in crime for life. |
Comments