Reflecting v. 2

Happy Monday, friends.  I hope you enjoyed last week's guest bloggers.  The community of bloggers is an amazing thing, and it's one of the things I most enjoy about blogging.  A special thanks to Becky, Natalie, Ashley, and Allie.  

AND, stay tuned - I have another special guest post coming up later this week.  

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In the meantime, it's been a long time since I've done a "reflecting" post.  My last one was just after Thanksgiving (see it here), so I'm long overdue.  I love these little snapshots of life, and I'm hoping to do this type of post more often going forward.  

Making: a needlepoint belt for Josh.  Not sure what I was thinking taking this one on.

Cooking: recipes with lots of peaches.

Drinking: grapefruit izze.

Reading: Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella.  Taking recommendations for something new!

Wanting: a king size bed.

Looking: for clothing that feels like fall, but is still appropriate for 94 degrees and 80% humidity!

Playing: NY Times Crosswords app.

Sewing: nothing.  Does needlepoint count?  

Wishing: for a little certainty on the career/business front.

Enjoying: early evening swimming sessions with the puppy and Josh.

Waiting: to do some house renovations.

Liking: paper products of all kinds.  I've been obsessed with sugar paper products lately.

Wondering: when I will finally feel like I'm settled in Jacksonville.

Loving: fresh mozzarella cheese.

Hoping: for a successful Kickstarter campaign for HeroMe in a few weeks!

Marveling: at the difference a year can make.  So thankful to have had a summer free from Bar Exam studying!

Needing: Ben and Jerry's coffee toffee crunch ice cream and a new HVAC.

Smelling: St. Tropez self tanner.  It's my new favorite beauty product and my secret to a little Florida glow.

Wearing: white jeans from now until Labor Day.

Noticing: how quiet our house is first thing in the morning.

Knowing: that nothing makes me happier than a quiet night on the couch with Josh. 

Feeling: energized and excited about tackling lots and lots of work in the weeks ahead.

Thinking: about how quickly this year is passing.

Bookmarking: favorite quotes and beautiful interiors.

Wrapping: baby gifts - lots and lots of baby gifts.  

Giggling: at Jimmy Fallon, Pete Nelson's antics on Treehouse Masters (Josh's show, not mine), and every Wednesday for sushi night with Simmons and Russell.  

xo,