Feeling… very apprehensive about Sunday. After much cajoling and peer pressure from my mom and her friends, I signed up to walk the Iron Girl 5K on Sunday. My mom, her friend, and I will all be walking it together and it’s her friend’s first 5K so that will be a neat experience. Plus, the race is located on Clearwater Beach so we’ll have gorgeous views, good conversations, and a pretty medal at the end! (Completely honest… I probably would not have signed up if I didn’t get a medal. I love races that give out medals for 5Ks!)
Writing… barely any fiction lately. Well, none, actually. And I’ve lost all my inspiration and motivation for fiction writing, too. I guess it’s true that the less you do it, the harder it is to jump back into it.
Reading… The Great Gatsby. It’s the April book for my book club. (I actually picked this book and pushed hard for it! Usually, I sit back and let others decide.) I read the book in 10th grade and remember liking it (and I never liked any novels I had to read for school!) so I’m excited to read it again. We made plans to see the movie when it comes out, too! Whee!
Listening… better when I’m around people. Like most people my age, I have a hard time putting my phone down but I keep seeing bloggers write about putting away the phone/laptop/tablet/whatever when they’re with people and I’m trying to do the same. It’s not always easy, but I am more intentional about it.
Eating… spaghetti, as I write this on Thursday night. Spaghetti is my go-to easy meal when I want to cook something simple, delicious, and moderately healthy. And the leftovers are the best ever!
Wishing… for a new pair of glasses. I’ve really never liked the glasses I have, so I’ve been scouring Coastal.com for something new. I really like their options and prices, so I may find myself ordering from them in the near future!
Enjoying… vacation anticipation. Just 17 days until my cruise! I can’t wait. My mom and I have been making plans, looking up excursion options, and getting all sorts of excited about our vacation.
Drinking… Mike’s Hard Lemonade. I rarely drink (and I never have drinks on hand at the house) but we bought this drink when our Favorite Georgia Family was here so I decided to break all my rules and have one on a work night. Delicious!
Learning… that I’m stronger than I think I am. We place so many limits on ourselves. Saying “I could never…” is so much easier than, “I think I can…” (Sorry to go all Little Engine I Could there.) The harder path is never the easiest, but it is the most worthwhile. I need to keep remembering that.
Missing… how I used to sleep. I just cannot sleep well lately. Weekends used to be my favorite because I would sleep in and feel so well-rested, but now I’m up by 7:30, even if I’ve gone to bed late. I’m not a fan of this!
Thinking… about what the future holds for me. Life keeps slipping past me, unnoticed. Days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, months turn into years. And I feel so stagnant in my life. I feel like I have so much more to offer, so much more to explore, so much more to pour my heart into. But I hold myself back because of fear, loneliness, anxiety, laziness. I want more, but there are days when I just don’t want to put the time and energy into doing what needs to be done to get more.
Using… Spotify, finally. I chatted about it with a few ladies on Twitter and they convinced me to give it a try over Pandora. I’m still getting used to it and figuring out how to use it but I like what I see so far! Being able to sample entire albums and create playlists is what ultimately drew me to it.
Have you ever ordered glasses online? What’s your favorite go-to simple meal to cook at home?
// inspired by Amy
I started using I heart Radio this week for my music at work. It’s been fun and works for me so far =)
Good luck with the walk on Sunday!
My favorite go to meal to cook at home is grilled turkey & cheese or taco soup. Both are easy and satisfying in different ways.
One week from tomorrow I get to meet you! Working on finalizing lunch plans (my friend has been a tad busy with work lately so I am behind on the planning)
I’m so excited for The Great Gatsby to come out! Speaking of, I need to start re-reading the book again, too!
I love Spotify. I still use Pandora sometimes, but Spotify has mostly won me over. Andy and I actually pay for the premium service (it’s $9.99/month) so we can have it on our phones as well and can download music.
I make a huge pot of spaghetti almost every week. I usually make the sauce from scratch but sometimes I’ll use a jar of regular sauce and then add a ton of herbs and veggies to it. And I use ground turkey instead of beef (sometimes I’ll do Italian sausage). I love it! And you’re so right – the leftovers are the BEST.
So I should read The Great Gatsby, right? We were supposed to read in in high school but I HATE assigned reading so I didn’t. Still aced the test though…
I just reread The Great Gatsby, too! I hadn’t read it since, I think, junior year of high school. It was interesting reading it again as an adult – I didn’t remember it super well and I’m sure there’s a lot I missed when I was younger.
My simple go to meal is probably pasta. It’s so simple to make and depending on the sauces you have on hand, it could be different every time!
TWO WEEKS TIL CRUISE TIME! I’m so excited for the Great Gatsby movie. I mean, Leo is in it, it’s bound to be awesome.
I like how you always make this post introspective. It’s a nice look into your mind for a moment!
Good luck at the race tomorrow!
I walked a 5k before and it was pretty nice. I know you can do it and you’ll definitely love it. My favorite go-to food to make at home is tacos (lately). I can usually eat those for days.
Oh I loved The Great Gatsby! I read it in college and wrote a paper on it and just adored it. I am hoping to see the movie when it comes out!
I have never ordered glasses online. I am so picky, I am the kind of person that needs to try them on. Plus I have a really narrow face so a lot of styles look funny on me, hence the reason I need to try them on! I know others have had great experiences ordering online,though!
My go to simple meal is a microwaved baked potato with a little sour cream and butter!
I hardly ever drink but I like Mike’s Hard Lemonade! 🙂
I hope the walk went well for you! I think signing up for a race is a great way to get out and do it, since you are less likely to back out if you pay for it! Also maybe it’s a good start to your yearly goal of running more!