Loving… generosity (and saving money). Last night, I picked up a TV stand and TV from a coworker who is moving. Since these were two items I will need soon for my new apartment, I was more than happy to take these items off her hands! I also came home with a bag full of clothes last weekend, after spending time with my mom. She was getting rid of some of her clothes, and since we’re the same size, she let me take a peek and see if there was anything I wanted. It’s like getting an entirely new wardrobe since everything I wore to work this week was from her closet! Thanks, Mom!
Loathing… summer. I want to love summer, I really do, but it’s so damn hot and humid. I start sweating within a few minutes of being outside, and I just want to spend as little time as possible outside. But also, the sunshine feels good on my skin and I love being outside on a beautiful day. So it’s truly a lose-lose situation.
Reading… Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! This is my favorite book of the series, and I feel so happy rereading it. I can’t wait to watch the movie when I finish it!
Watching… Master of None. I started this show a few weeks ago and have been watching episodes here and there. It’s really, really good. The acting can be hit or miss, but I kinda like it. It feels more real and true to life. And I like that it touches on social issues in a heartwarming way.
Anticipating… my birthday cruise… which is still 19 weeks away (but who’s counting). I am so excited to get away for a week, but it’s so far away! I definitely need to plan for a little staycation between now and then because I haven’t taken any time off since my short weekend cruise in March. I am well overdue!
Thinking about… how precious life is. This past week, at the bike trail right next to my work, an early-morning biker ran into a downed live power line and died. This person was just out for a morning bike ride, getting exercise, and tragedy happens. It’s so terrifying. Life is so fragile, so precious. We only get this one life to live, this one chance here on earth. It’s scary how quickly, how tragically, a life can end. A person who had a beating heart and a family and a life and dreams and hopes and goals… just gone. Forever. The finality of death takes my breath away.
Needing… a quiet weekend. This weekend will be semi-quiet. I have a few plans, but it will mostly be a weekend for rest and catching up on life. I’m hoping next weekend will be even quieter, though. Is there anything better than a lazy, do-nothing weekend? This highly sensitive introvert says no!
What are you currently loving and loathing?
I hear you on your thoughts about how precious life is. It seems like the news is riddled with heart breaking stories that remind you that you just never know what each day might bring. I try not to focus on the sad part of that reality and instead try to use it as motivation to make the most out of each day, but dang it’s hard to not let the sadness bring me down. 🙁
I’m currently loving gardening! I’m still so surprised by how much joy gardening has brought me. It’s so fun to check on its progress each week and this past week i got to harvest my radishes and I will pick some beets tomorrow. So exciting! I’m loathing the fact that we continue to have terrorist attacks across the world. It’s so incredibly sad and frustrating.
I like a lot of things about summer, but mostly I like when it ends and I get to enjoy fall. 🙂
I’m currently loving my morning routine. I’ve been sleeping better lately and as a result finding it easy to get up early enough to have an hour completely to myself before work to sip coffee while I catch up on the news and do some reading. Pure bliss.
Life is truly precious. A friend was telling me yesterday about how her and her coworkers tried to revive an elderly woman who had a heart attack right outside my friend’s work until help could come. They don’t know if she made it, but it puts into perspective the fragility and yet gift of this one life we live.
Loving: Summer moments. Bike rides by the lake, picking herbs and vegetables from my garden, spending quality date time with my boyfriend, seeing family I don’t regularly spend time with…I’ve experienced many beautiful, heartwarming, clear moments this summer so far, and they keep me going through the hardships.
Loathing: Summer. The heat and humidity, and the utter of lack of rain. We’ve been experiencing a major drought for the last couple of months, and it’s so dry out, the grass is literally dead everywhere. This summer has also been a roller coaster ride for me as things fall apart and others fall into place…leaving me in a confused and whirlwind wrapped around state of mind lol.
Wow, that’s terrible about the cyclist who died. I worry about my mom, an avid bicyclist, all the time, even when she just takes a little tumble. You just never know…
I’m re-reading the third Harry Potter book now & am really looking forward to getting to Goblet of Fire!
And yes: UGH, SUMMER. As I tweeted today, I sometimes try to imagine how much I COULD love summer if I weren’t so damn sweaty…
So jealous of your cruise! I can’t wait to take another one!
I have the same feelings about summer — ha! I mean, I’m excited when it comes around because NY winters are awful, but when it gets into the 90s… NOPE. I can’t do heat like that. I’d rather sit inside my air conditioned home. 😛
I’m loving that Isla has dance camp this upcoming week, which means I get a whole half day with just Norah!
I’m actually also loathing the weather, but ours has been the opposite lately: We’ve had nothing but rain and clouds and it’s depressing, especially since Kyle has been on holidays for the past 2 weeks. Boo!
That’s so awesome that you were able to score a few items for free before your move 😉
I can relate to the summer love-hate-relationship. I want to love it, but not if it’s 100+ degrees – haha. Luckily, we only had a handful of REALLY hot days so far.
Yay for free stuff! But I missed the blog post on why you’re moving. Are you going to be living by yourself?