Loving… my new tattoo (pictured above). I love it so much! It honestly feels like it was always meant to be there. It already feels like a part of me. I’ve had this particular tattoo idea pinned to my Pinterest board for at least three years, and I’m so grateful for my friend M. who basically just said, “We’re making this happen finally!” as we’ve been talking about getting book tattoos for a really long time. And maybe, just maybe, I’ve been thinking about what tattoo I’m getting next (uh-oh).
Loathing… oppressive humidity. I know that I live in Florida and it’s what I have to deal with, but it is rough. We’re usually sitting pretty in the low-to-mid 90s around here, but the humidity is usually above 60% (often higher), so it always feels much, much hotter than that. All I can say is that I am grateful for AC in my apartment and in my car. I couldn’t survive this time of year without it!
Reading… When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon. The writing feels a little juvenile if I’m being honest, but it’s a good palate cleanser after finishing The Nightingale, which just broke my heart in two. I love a good YA love story, and this one has such a unique premise (involving arranged marriage!) and a delightfully fun cover that I couldn’t help but give it a try!
Watching… the last half of season seven of Gilmore Girls. Woohoo – I’m almost done! I’m super excited to finish the series, so I can finally watch the revival episodes. (And, um, actually move on to other shows I’ve never seen, like Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, and The West Wing.)
Anticipating… an upcoming four-day weekend. My company was generous enough to give us July 3rd and July 4th off for the holiday and it’s basically all I can think about. I don’t have any plans for the holiday, so I’m going to treat it like a little staycation. Four days of no alarms, naps, time by the pool, some Netflix binges, and plenty of reading? Sounds A-OK to me!
Thinking about… Dutch’s upcoming comprehensive exam and dental cleaning. I’ve basically got an entire page full of notes about his recent health issues (ah, the joys of a senior dog!) I want to talk to the vet about Dutch’s dementia symptoms. I also want to find out if the vet can give me any insight into Dutch’s vision because he seems to be bumping into things more than usual. I also believe he’s developed hip dysplasia, due to the way he walks in the morning and his “bunny hops” in the grass during his walks. Ah, buddy. He’s hanging in there for such an old man, and is still a happy little doggo, but getting old is a painful process.
Needing… a break from the news. I’ve stopped checking Twitter as much as usual because I follow too many people who tweet about politics. Which is good when I want to be informed, not so good when I just want to go to Twitter for some funny tweets. I’ve felt a little overwhelmed by the news, so every now and then, I need a break and I’ve been taking time away. I’m still listening to political podcasts, so I’m keeping informed, just not on a daily basis right now.
What are you currently anticipating and loving?
I have heard so much about the book you are reading and want to eventually check it out! Bummer to hear that the writing is kind of juvenile, though. That might turn me off honestly because I need my YA to not ‘feel’ YA in terms of the writing!
That’s awesome that you get the 3-4 off! Good for you! A 4 day weekend will be wonderful! I know you don’t get much vacation time so I’m glad you got an extra day around the 4th! We have to work on the 3rd so will come back from the lake on Sunday but it will be a short day for me as the financial markets close early so I’ll probably be done around 12-1.
I’m anticipating the weekend at the lake and the big get together with my dad’s side of the family. There will be 40+ people there so quite a huge group! My aunt, uncle and cousin from CA will be there. I only see them once a year, if that, so am excited for some time with them. I’m LOVING my bullet journal. I’ll never buy a planner again honestly! I just love the free-form, bullet-point approach to planning and it’s nice to have one small notebook where I keep notes for things like doctor’s appointments and such.
I feel the same way about Twitter, but I also feel like I CANNOT STOP. It’s bad… Sorry for contributing to the chaos, though.
I LOVE your book tattoo!
Your tattoo is adorable and SO YOU! I love it! I have also heard so much about that book so too bad the writing isn’t that great! I’m anticipating the weekend as well! It’s a long weekend here too for Canada Day but I am working on Friday to build up an extra day to use when I take actual vacation at the end of July 🙂
LOVE your tattoo, it is so great! And so perfect! And ah! I’m almost convinced to get a tattoo now, almost, ha. And I 100% support Friday Night Lights being your next binge watch. I adore that show just a little too much.
What a great tattoo! I love it!
I’ve been avoiding Twitter lately too. Of all the social media platforms I use, I tend to go there the least because I find that it can be really negative and overwhelming.
Right now I’m anticipating the long weekend (it’s Canada Day over here on Saturday so we get Monday off – woo!) and loving the kettle I recently bought for my room so I can start my morning tea before I even get out of bed.
I love your tattoo too! I remember you saying that it hurt really badly for you. Mine is on my shoulder and it wasn’t too terrible, so maybe your next one won’t be so bad, depending on where you get it?! Hopefully!
Love your tattoo… if I ever would get one, that is a really cute choice!
I am also anticipating my four day weekend. I usually have Fridays off but will work tomorrow and take Monday off instead 🙂
I love your tattoo! I am so excited you got it! 🙂
I hope you are having a lovely long weekend. And that the vet is able to give you some answers about Dutch. Hugs 🙂
I can’t seem to get away from ALL news, but I have taken a significant step back and it’s been very good for my mental health. Love the tattoo! I’m also getting a book tattoo but it needs some tweaking before it makes it to my skin. It will cover up another tattoo that I hate.