What's Up Wednesday

Hi friends! I'm linking up with Shay and Schaeffer today for What's Up Wednesday! I can't wait to read your posts! 

What I'm Eating// 

Everything as usual! Haha

What I'm Reminiscing About//

This time last year; Easter memories; when I started my job (my intern-anniversary was this past week) 13 years ago!

What I'm Loving//

All the bunny decor that will be literally be popping up everywhere. Who doesn't love a bunny butt!?

What I've Been Up To//

Working on myself and working and going to the gym.

What's My Workout Plan//

Monday, Wednesday and Fridays: Kettlebell workout with a 1000-meter row 

Tuesday and Thursdays: 10 Minute stair climb & 25 minute tred hike. 

What I'm Excited About//

Life and the future. 

What I'm Watching/Reading//

Watching: nothing currently

Reading: deciding on what to read/listen to next

What I'm Listening To//

Daily Mixes on Spotify; these are great for finding new to me music. 

What I'm Doing This Weekend//

Girls Dinner Friday Night! I am so happy we started doing girls dinner in September. It has been a game changer for all of us and we really do look forward to it. 

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month//

SPRING! Bunnies! Leprechauns! 

Favorite Screenshot Of The Month//

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[[Find joy in the ordinary]]

What's Up Wednesday

Hi friends! I'm linking up with Shay and Schaeffer today for What's Up Wednesday! I can't wait to read your posts! 

What I'm Eating// 

Everything as usual! Haha

Mama made her chicken soup last week and it has been delicious for lunch since we have been stuck in a literal freeze.

What I'm Reminiscing About//

After looking at some photos from New York City in 2007/2009/2010, I'm reminiscing about how life was so carefree back then, 15ish years ago. It seems like it's only been a few years BUT it also seems like it was forever ago all at the same time.

NYC 2007

What I'm Loving//

Girl dinners, mama's chicken soup, the prettiness and stillness after a snowfall, going home early (from work)

What I've Been Up To//

Working, planning my next sewing project and working lots!

What's My Workout Plan//

I want to get back to my  early mornings at the gym; they make me more focused and more alert during the day

What I'm Excited About//

Life and the future. 

What I'm Watching/Reading//

Watching: Reruns of The Hills & new episodes of Chicago Fire

Reading: Remarkably Bright Creatures By Shelby Van Pelt 

(I highly recommend listening to this audiobook. I am not sure I would have loved it as much as I have just reading it.) (Its also available on Spotify for free with a premium membership!)

What I'm Listening To//

At Work: Lo Fi Beats. It keeps noise on in the background and I am not distracted by knowing every song and singing along.  (anyone else have the distraction problem with music?)

What I'm Wearing//

ALL the sweaters and layers. New Jersey has been cold! This week, we should be in the upper 40s! WAHOO!

What I'm Doing This Weekend//

Girls Dinner Friday Night! I am so happy we started doing girls dinner in September. It has been a game changer for all of us and we really do look forward to it. 

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month//

Galentines Dinner | Seeing my favorite doctor | Accountant appointment

Favorite Screenshot Of The Month//

I don't know why this popped up as a targeted ad BUT it made me laugh so hard!

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[[We have to choose joy and keep choosing joy every day-Henri Nouwen]]

What's Up Wednesday

 Hi friends! I'm linking up with Shay and Schaeffer today for What's Up Wednesday! I can't wait to read your posts! 

What I'm Eating// 

Everything as usual! Haha

((I know this may seem funny I mention this every month but there were years when I was in a Crohn's Disease flare and I didn't want to eat anything/ate only for calories.  I am always so excited to be able to want to eat))

What I'm Loving//

The summer like weather and lots of outside time and all the colorful clothes that is filling up my closet. I am also loving the fact its JUNE tomorrow!

What I've Been Up To//

Living my best life with some really awesome people. Running a monthly 5K, spending time outside, thinking about my future. 

What I'm Dreading//

Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working On//

Posts for the upcoming month; a more sustainable workout plan and what I am going to eat for lunch
Also, packing for vacation- send help!

What I'm Excited About// 

Vacation. Mets Game in Philly. Friday's off. Life and the future

What I'm Watching/Reading//

Just finished Succession-ohmygosh! ohmygosh! What a crazy show!

Keith and I also have watched Fast X, The Mario Bros Movie, The Covenant and we just started Jury Duty. Someone please tell me it gets funnier!

Still not reading anything besides my word search book. Really hoping to change this soon.

What I'm Listening To//

Daily mixes on Spotify and a mix of Back to the Beach with Kirsten and Stephen, Welcome to Our Show, HBO's Succession Podcast, Just Like Other Girls AND TED Talks Daily. (what a mix huh?!)

What I'm Wearing//
Sundresses, shorts and boat shoes.

What I'm Doing This Weekend//
We are leaving for vacation!!! Check back tomorrow to see where we are off to.

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month//

More days outside; Red Bank Classic 5K, Mets game in Philly, Vacation, my Summer Friday's off and Couch to 5K.

Favorite Amazon Find Of The Month//
BALORAY Lunch Bag 

I needed a new bag and  I thought this was the perfect upgrade. 

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Love sharing what I have been up to each month and I look forward to reading your posts!

[[The best is yet to come]]

What's Up Wednesday

 Hi friends! I'm linking up with Shay and Schaeffer today for What's Up Wednesday! I can't wait to read your posts! 

What I'm Eating// 

Everything as usual! Haha

((I know this may seem funny I mention this every month but there were years when I was in a Crohn's Disease flare and I didn't want to eat anything/ate only for calories.  I am always so excited to be able to want to eat))

What I'm Loving//

The spring like weather and lots of outside time and all the colorful clothes that is filling up my closet.

What I've Been Up To//

Living my best life with some really awesome people. Running a monthly 5K, spending time outside, thinking about my future.

What I'm Dreading//

Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working On//

Posts for the upcoming month; a more sustainable workout plan and what I am going to eat for lunch.

What I'm Excited About//

Life and the future. 

What I'm Watching/Reading//

Just finished Successsion Season 1.  What a wild ride! Haha just when I can't think it can get more crazy, it does.

Still not reading anything besides my word search book. Really hoping to change this soon.

What I'm Listening To//

Daily mixes on Spotify and the Outerbank Official Playlist. OOP is the perfect spring background noise

What I'm Wearing//

All the spring colors!

What I'm Doing This Weekend//

Working on blog posts, going for a walk,  and relaxing. Getting ready for MAY.

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month//

More days outside; River to Bay 5K; Mothers Day and a spring carnival.

Favorite Amazon Find Of The Month//

Merokeety Women's Summer Sleeveless Striped T-Shirt Dress

Blue and white stripes AND pockets, yes please

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Love sharing what I have been up to each month and I look forward to reading your posts!

[[Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink- Lilly Pulitzer]]

What's Up Wednesday

Hi friends! I'm linking up with Shay and Schaeffer today for What's Up Wednesday! I can't wait to read your posts! 

From mom's garden. 
We planted these daffodils over 30 years ago and they still look AMAZING

What I'm Eating// 

Everything as usual! Haha

((I know this may seem funny I mention this every month but there were years when I was in a Crohn's Disease flare and I didn't want to eat anything/ate only for calories.  I am always so excited to be able to want to eat))

What I'm Loving//

The spring like weather and lots of outside time and all the colorful clothes that is filling up my closet.

What I've Been Up To//

Living my best life with some really awesome people. Running a monthly 5K, spending time outside, thinking about my future and kicking butt at Top Golf. 

What I'm Dreading//

Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working On//

Posts for the upcoming month; a more sustainable workout plan and what I am going to eat for lunch.

What I'm Excited About//

Life and the future. 

What I'm Watching/Reading//

Outerbanks Season 2. What a wild ride! Haha just when I can't think it can get more crazy, it does. Ha #guitlypleasure 

Still not reading anything besides my word search book. Really hoping to change this soon.

What I'm Listening To//

Daily mixes on Spotify and the new DJ option. I know AI gets a bad rap sometimes buy they sure do know what I like to listen to. 

What I'm Wearing//

All the spring colors!

What I'm Doing This Weekend//

Working on blog posts, going for a walk, Palm Sunday mass and relaxing. Also getting Easter baskets together for my favorites. 

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month//

More days outside; Easter; The Bunny Hop 5K

Favorite Amazon Find Of The Month//

Quicksilver Men's Bushmaster Sun Hat

Cannot wait to wear this all summer long 
KIRUNDO 2023 Women's Summer Mini Dress

If you are looking for the perfect summer fiesta dress, this is it! 

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Love sharing what I have been up to each month and I look forward to reading your posts!

[[Due to personal reasons, I will be shining brightly & unapologetically for the foreseeable future]]

What's Up Wednesday

Love catching these beautiful sunsets from the front yard 

Hi friends! I'm linking up with Shay and Schaeffer today for Whats Up Wednesday! I can't wait to read your posts! 

What I'm Eating// 

Everything as usual! Haha

((I know this may seem funny I mention this every month but there were years when I was in a Crohn's Disease flare and I didn't want to eat anything/ate only for calories.  I am always so excited to be able to want to eat))

What I'm Loving//

This random spring like weather we have been having. I ger so excited to wear a lighter coat or go out for an afternoon walk. 

What I've Been Up To//

Living my best life with some really awesome people. 

What I'm Dreading//

Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working On//

Posts for the upcoming month; a more sustainable workout plan and what I am going to eat for lunch.

What I'm Excited About//

Life!

What I'm Watching/Reading//

Re-watching New Girl. 

Still off the reading train. I did read the introduction to Growing Boldly by Emily Ley but I haven't picked it up yet. 

What I'm Listening To//

Chase Rice's I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell

Hardy's the mockingbird & THE CROW

On repeat. These two albums are SO good!

What I'm Wearing//

This month's color palette is pinks, purples and leopard print for Valentine's Day.
Still doing my #ootd work edition on Instagram.

What I'm Doing This Weekend//

Working on blog posts, going for a walk and getting ready for MARCH 

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month//

THE TACO TROT!!!!!!!

Daylight savings and more days outside.

Favorite Amazon Find Of The Month//

Game Day Football Shirt for the Superbowl

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Love sharing what I have been up to each month and I look forward to reading your posts!

[[Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds the Gold- Proverbs 11:27]]

What's Up Wednesday

I am linking up today with Sheaffer and Shay today for What's Up Wednesday.

What I'm Eating// 

Everything (no joke!)

What I'm reminiscing about//
My winter beach trips

What I'm Loving//
Going to the beach in January and finding ALL the shells

What I've been up to//
Not blogging. HA! #Catchup
Enjoying life off line and reveling in the small things.

What I'm dreading//
Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working on//
 Posts for the upcoming month; a more sustainable workout plan and what I am going to eat for lunch.

What I'm Excited About//
Life!

What I'm Watching/Reading//
I think I've completely fallen off the reading train.
I've watched Knives Out (not my favorite), Glass Onion (LOVED IT). I started Accused and Siesta Key. I am making my way through Greek and Quantico again. 

What I'm Listening to//
Granger Smith Radio
the mockingbird & THE CROW
Focus Flow

What I'm Wearing//
Trying to be creative with my closet. I documented my work #ootd's all month, check them out below:

What I'm Doing this Weekend//
Recovering from C0v!D and relaxing.
Binge watching Siesta Key and Quantico

What I'm looking forward to next month//
2nd 5K of the year; Valentine's/Galentine's Day; Penelope's Birthday and 
all the heart shaped (non-chocolate) shaped candy

Favorite Amazon find of the month//
RoC Retinol Anti-Aging Wrinkle Night Serum
This is my 30s and I LOVE this  serum. I've ordered this three times and its a favorite of mine. 

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Love sharing what I've been up to lately. Can't wait to read yours!

[[Take a break and give your soul what it needs. Audrey Kitching]]

What's Up Wednesday

I am linking up today with Sheaffer and Shay today for What's Up Wednesday.

What I'm Eating// 

Everything (no joke!);
All the Christmas Cookies and leftovers.

What I'm reminiscing about//
All my adventures from this year

What I'm Loving//
All the year end posts and looking back on 2022

What I've been up to//
Working, running, blogging, planning and adventuring.

What I'm dreading//
Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working on//
 Posts for the upcoming month; a more sustainable workout plan and what I am going to eat for lunch.

What I'm Excited About//
Life!

What I'm Watching/Reading//
I think I've completely fallen off the reading train.
I think I watched Elf and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on loop this holiday season.
I've given up on watching anything new; I re-watched The Hills and I am making my way through Greek again. 

What I'm Listening to//
My Spotify Top Songs of 2022
Focus Flow

What I'm Wearing//
All the layers. Winter has definitely arrived in full force the last few weeks.

What I'm Doing this Weekend//
Relaxing and Ringing in the New Year in my PJS with snacks

What I'm looking forward to next month//
My birthday! Events at the library and jump starting some new projects

Favorite Amazon find of the month//
Amazon Diamond Band
This is so pretty! A perfect everyday diamond ring.
I have been wearing this everyday since I got it.

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There you have it, that is what I have been up to lately.

Thanks for reading along! 

[[Joy is an indicator of deep wellness]]

What's Up Wednesday

 

Greetings from Florida! 

Since starting to do these What's Up Wednesday posts, I have truly been loving them.

As always, I am linking up with Sheaffer & Shay ....Let's jump in shall we?

What I'm Eating// 
Everything! HA! My appetite has been really great lately and I have been loving everything. 

What I'm reminiscing about//
Past Adoption Days, past holidays and all the Christmas fun I had as a kid

What I'm Loving//
Decorating for Christmas and getting into the Christmas Spirit early this year.

What I've been up to//
Working, running, blogging, planning and adventuring.
I'm currently in Panama City Beach, Florida for a short gateway before the holidays. Take a sneak peak of how pretty PCB is... the balcony view of the beach. 

What I'm dreading//
Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working on//
 Posts for the upcoming month; my next podcast and what I am going to eat for a snack.

What I'm Excited About//
Life!

What I'm Watching/Reading//
I think I've completely fallen off the reading train. Nothing has been interesting to me. I have been trying to watch Abbott Elementary and Chicago Fire but I have fallen behind on those. I have been watching Greek on hulu; its like the office, its comforting. I did watch the new Netflix Christmas movie "Falling for You" with Lindsey Lohan.

What I'm Listening to//
ALL the Christmas Music I can find

What I'm Wearing//
Sweaters and my blanket scarf

What I'm Doing this Weekend//
Resting and getting back to real life. 

What I'm looking forward to next month//
all holiday fun!

Favorite Amazon find of the month//
HKCLUF Crossbody Bag- This is the perfect size and it looks a lot more expensive than it actually is. WIN WIN!

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Thanks for joining me this week for What's Up Wednesday! 

[[Sun, Sand, Sea- those three can make almost anything better]]

What's Up Wednesday

 

WOAH! Its the end of October already!! This month has been pretty awesome! 

What I'm Eating// 
Everything! HA! My appetite has been really great lately and I have been loving everything. 

What I'm reminiscing about//
Halloween when I was younger and how excited I was to get dressed up and go trick or treating. 

What I'm Loving//
All the fall colors we have been seeing! Here in NJ its just about Peak time for the trees to be changing colors and I am here for it! The colors on the trees always look like a painting and I just cannot get over how perfectly placed each color is. I especially love when a single tree has multiple colors on it. 

What I've been up to//
Working, running, blogging, planning and adventuring.

What I'm dreading//
Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working on//
 Posts for the upcoming month; a more sustainable workout plan and what I am going to eat for a snack.

What I'm Excited About//
Life!

What I'm Watching/Reading//
I think I've completely fallen off the reading train.
I'm attempting to watch Season 2 of Abbott Elementary and Season 11 of Chicago Fire. 
Luckiest Girl Alive on Netflix was really intense and Mila Kunis was amazing in it.
I also started A Friend of the Family and its so creepy and weird and seemingly unbelievable and I can't stop watching it. 

What I'm Listening to//
Back to the Beach podcast with Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti;
Just Like Other Girls with Shannon Fiedler and
 Girls Next Level with Bridge and Holly.
All on Spotify.

What I'm Wearing//
All the Fall colors and new finds mixed with old favorites. 
Also booties. I was against booties for so  long and now I can't get enough of them.

What I'm Doing this Weekend//
It's Kyle's birthday weekend so birthday celebrations and lots of cake

What I'm looking forward to next month//
Adoption Day! The start of the holiday season!
Vacation (more on that soon!); 4 extra days off!

Favorite Amazon find of the month//
Heatless curlers/// Picnic backpack

As always I am linking up with Shay and Sheaffer for this month's What's Up Wednesday!

What are you up to this week?

[[You carry a unique joy that the world needs to see; don't hid your sunshine.]]

What's Up Wednesday

I am linking up today with Sheaffer and Shay today for What's Up Wednesday. Is anyone else in denial about it being the end of September?! Okay good, I am not alone!

Because its fall. source

What I'm Eating// 
Everything (no joke!); I had a snack-atizier the other night before dinner/ after the gym; egg and cheese on a plain bagel with SPK; all the fruit snacks and Mallomars; chips and salsa. 

What I'm reminiscing about//
All my adventures from this month.

What I'm Loving//
The crisp fall weather and all the fall fun that is to come.

What I've been up to//
Working, running, blogging, planning and adventuring.

What I'm dreading//
Nothing, I am pretty happy to be in the here and now.

What I'm Working on//
 Posts for the upcoming month; a more sustainable workout plan and what I am going to eat for lunch.

What I'm Excited About//
Life!

What I'm Watching/Reading//
I think I've completely fallen off the reading train.
I'm attempting to watch Season 2 of Abbott Elementary and Season 11 of Chicago Fire. Both premiered last week and I've gotten through half of episode 1 of Chicago Fire.  

What I'm Listening to//
Back to the Beach podcast with Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti;
Just Like Other Girls with Shannon Fiedler and
 Girls Next Level with Bridge and Holly.
All on Spotify.

What I'm Wearing//
All the Fall colors and new finds mixed with old favorites. 

What I'm Doing this Weekend//
As much as I am a planner, I don't think I have any concrete plans for the weekend. Maybe I will take the summery clothes out of my closet.

What I'm looking forward to next month//
Dad's Birthday; Kyle's Birthday; Our Anniversary; my work anniversary (11 Years!); Halloween;
all the things!

Favorite Amazon find of the month//
A terry cloth bow headband for Mom's birthday! Linked

Whew! Fast and (almost) furious answers to this month's What's Up Wednesday!

[[I swear I have it all together. I just forgot where I put it. ]]

What's Up Wednesday

when snow was fun

Happy Wednesday! I hope you all are safe and warm where ever you are. My heart is still aching for the South and what they are currently thawing out from last weeks crazy snowstorm. You are all in my prayers.I am linking up with Sheaffer  and Shay today to share what I have been up to:

 What I'm Eating
All types of SOUPS with all the bread

What I'm Reminiscing About
When we didn't have snow and we had mild winters. 

What I've Been Loving

Soups, hand warmers, fuzzy blankets, Dove Milk Chocolate

What I'm Dreading

Nothing?  I am pretty content with my life and what is happening right now. 

What I'm Working On

School work and new ideas for here. 

What I'm Excited About

Spring! Not seeing snow on the ground/ in the forecast. 

What I'm Watching

Reels on Instagram. They are so darn addicting.

What I'm Listening To

Spotify and Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson.

What I'm Wearing

Every winter sweater I own. HA! 

What I'm Doing This Weekend

Homework for the last full week and getting ready for the new month ahead

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month

Spring and a break from school! 

What Else is New

Not much. I have been having some odd symptoms that I am pretty sure are linked my Crohn's Disease. I have to have a colonoscopy next week so I am just praying everything goes well! 

What are YOU up to?

Let me know in the comments below.

[[She is strong...but she is exhausted. R.H. Sin]]