I can’t get enough of these flowers. I don’t know their official name but I just call them yellow buttons.
I guess I’ll just have to buy some more this week.
Read Those Books
Well, this Summer didn’t turn out as expected. Some family emergencies occurred and that’s life sometimes. So I didn’t get to do as much of my Summer Bucket List as I anticipated but that’s okay because family comes first. The one thing I did get to do was read. Hooray! I’m usually a pretty slow reader and get distracted with things like the television, napping or stalking people on instagram but I’ve been trying to keep those time wasters to a minimum and pull out my book whenever I have some down time.
Let’s take a look.
These are the books I have read. All pretty interesting but for me Elanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine really got to me. It was sooo good, it made me laugh and actually made me cry (which I don’t do often) with books. I was rooting for “Elanor” from the first page! I think there is a movie in the works but it probably won’t stand up to the book but I’m anxious to see it. It was awesome!! I also really liked Convenience Store Women. It was different, funny and often times relatable. I just finished Sharp Objects last week and whoa! I’m interested in seeing the mini-series that just came out. All good books.
Here’s what I’m reading right now. I’m looovving Strange Weather in Tokyo. So good. I’ve been devouring it and can’t wait to get to the end. I’m reading the sun and her flowers at a slow pace. I love the drawings that Rupi Kaur includes in her books.
Here are the next three books I have waiting on my mantle. I think I’ll save the Shirley Jackson and Wilkie Collins for October, you know for the greatest time of the year…Halloween. Scary movies and scary books are my jam.
I hope this day finds you well and you have some time to read!
Notes of Summer
A couple of things I can cross off my summer bucket list, got back into the pool and I’ve been doing lots of reading. I should share those reads soon. Other then that it’s been a busy, busy, hot, hot and very low key summer.
Not Today
Do you have those type of days were you just want to hide from the world. Sit in a room, eat junk food and just rest. I haven’t had one of these days in a really long time but today is just one of those days I don’t want to be an adult.
Tomorrow is a new day and I’m looking forward to a fresh start.
Just Because
It’s pretty hot. So I’m staying indoors today. I did go out to get some iced coffee and came across this mural. I just really, really liked it.
I miss just having time to wander and taking time to look at things that may seem mundane to some people.
Stay cool!
Easy Does It
As the Sunday passed, I had to do something I haven’t done in a long while… sit and read. No rush, nothing to get to, no distractions. Just me, my book and my ipod and the backyard. The sun began to sink and the wind had a cool breeze. The laundry was dry. The sheets were clean. The sun was still bright but the shadows started to show their wings.
New sheets being cleaned for the new mattress. Yes. Soft, smooth and cool.
The rosemary plant, bursting with fragrance.
I appreciated the textures in this shot.
Best of all I got to finish my book. More days like this please.
It’s Summer (Officially)
Wow, it’s been a long time. It’s been a dosey of a year both personally and professionally. It’s all good now. I really thought about whether or not I wanted to keep this space, but didn’t want to leave it yet, so I’m back!
Speaking of new seasons, Summer has officially arrived and so far I’m loving it. New season means a new “bucket” list. So here it is and I can’t wait to cross these things off my list.
As of today, I’ve purchased a class pass for a yoga house and signed up for my painting class. More updates to come!
Hello Summer and Hello to you.
