TTT: Most Anticipated New Releases for Second Half of 2020

There are certain authors whom I adore and will add to my TBR the second they come out with anything new. Here are some of my faves coming out with new books in the second half of 2020: 

Heart Bones - Colleen Hoover: July 28 

Unlike the others, I have absolutely no idea what this is about. The synopsis only says "A new romance novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, coming this summer." What?! No matter- I've yet to read anything I haven't loved by her, whether it's been YA or adult, so count me in for more! 

Anxious People - Fredrik Backman: Sept 8
I'll be honest: I couldn't get into Backman's debut, "A Man Called Ove," and therefore didn't even try his other ones. I think it was a timing issue more than anything. But I DID read and love his shorts ("The Deal of a Lifetime" and  "And Every Morning The Road Home Gets Longer and Longer") and want to read "Beartown" and it's follow-up "Us Against You." And this one isn't about an grumpy old man or woman but a BANK ROBBER HOSTAGE SITUATION!), so yeah... I'm in! 

Charming As A Verb - Ben Phillipe: Sept 8
I feel like this guy is SO underrated. Granted he only has one other novel out, but I loved it! I honestly don't remember how I even found it, but I've been highly recommending it to all of my YA-loving friends and am definitely looking forward to his sophomore novel (which I only found out about through this link-up- thanks Sam!)!

Breathless - Jennifer Niven: Sept 29
Ok, another one where I've only read one other novel by, but it was SO good. I mean, it was turned into a movie! Which I still haven't seen yet, but that's neither here nor there... moving along...

Invisible Girl - Lisa Jewell: Oct 13
The first book I read by Ms. Jewell was "Watching You," which I got from Netgalley and hooked me from the beginning. And even after only reading one of her books, I knew she was a star amongst the domestic suspense writers. I'm actually a little behind on my Lisa Jewell love- I still have "The Family Upstairs" on my Kindle, but I'm still adding this one!

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Of course, there are a lot authors that I've never heard of before, and I'm looking forward to some of theirs too! Here are some of those, and why I'm looking forward to reading them:

Craigslist Confessional: A Collection of Secrets From Anonymous Strangers - Helena Dea Bala: July 7

According to the synopsis, this is perfect "For fans of Humans of New York and PostSecret, a collection of raw, urgent, and heartfelt stories, shared anonymously." Well, I love both of those - I mean, who doesn't like reading about the deepest, darkest secrets of perfect strangers?! 

He Started It - Samantha Downing: July 21
This one just screams "summer thriller"- three sisters come together when their grandfather passes away and leaves a cryptic message that they have to figure out together in order to get their inheritance. Hello, drama! 

The Comeback- Ella Berman: Aug 4
The only one on this list that I'm not completely sure I want to read, this novel explores the journey and decision of a teen starlet who is asked to present an award to the man who controlled her every move for the last 8 years during her self-imposed exile from the spotlight. Sounds a bit close to some current events, but I'm definitely curious. 

Recommended For You- Laura Silverman: Sept 1

Described as "To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before meets You’ve Got Mail in this charming and hilarious rom-com following two teen booksellers whose rivalry is taken to the next level as they compete for the top bookseller bonus..." Bookish theme? Check. Rom-com? Check. And a cross between those two titles in particular? Double check! Yeah, I don't need much more convincing! 

Daddy: Stories - Emma Cline: Sept 1
This is a collection of short stories by the author of "The Girls," which I haven't read but it's on my bookshelf and I am hoping to read it later this year since it's about cults and I'm somewhat creepily interested in those stories. According to the description it's not only about the relationship between fathers and daughters, but also "the fault lines of power between men and women, parents and children, past and present." They "examine masculinity, male power and broken relationships, while revealing – with astonishing insight and clarity – those moments of misunderstanding that can have life-changing consequences." 

What's on your TBR for the rest of the year? 

Linking up with Jana! 

TTT: Books That Give Off Summer Vibes

First of all, a big THANK YOU to Jana for keeping this link-up going! Today marks 10 YEARS and 500 TOPICS! Crazy! The topics for today were either a re-do or addition to a former list, or a past TTT that I wish I'd done but didn't get a chance to, and that's what I've chosen to do today! This topic was originally posted on June 1st, 2020- Books That Give Off Summer Vibes! 

There are a few things that make me think of summer, or a perfect "beach read:" new releases, romance, a hot setting, vacations, female friendships, and of course at least a little bit of danger/mystery. Here are a few that I'm hoping to get through this season- it's my first time reading any of these authors besides Jennifer Weiner, so I'm really looking forward to it! (Those with an asterisks are ones I own): 

Beach Read - Emily Henry

Holiday in the Hamptons - Sarah Morgan*

Ladies' Night - Mary Kay Andrews*

Something To Talk About - Meryl Weinberger

Secrets in Summer - Nancy Thayer*

The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han*

The Summer Deal - Jill Sharvis

Best Friends Forever - Jennifer Weiner*

Summer Days and Summer Nights - Various

Pleasure Island - Anna-Lou Weatherly*

Have you read any of these?

What are some of your favorite books that give off summer vibes? 

Linking up with Jana! 

Summer 2020 Bucket List

Before we dive in to some things for summer I'd like to quickly recap how my Spring Bucket list went.

I did...

• Create a viable work-from-home space. This was probably the first accomplishment, because it was more of a necessity than a desire. 
• Read more. I read nearly 20 books in Spring! 
• Spring Clean my apartment. I switched over my wardrobe (another necessity, but still), decluttered 2/3 hall closets, organized the kitchen, bathroom cabinets and a few other "trouble" areas, cleaned appliances, etc. So yes, I'd call this a success, even if I did it slowly!
• Make 5 recipes. I'm sure I did this, though I clearly did not keep very good track of it!
• I didn't complete it, but I did  start and work on my puzzle.

I didn't quite...

• Take more walks with Blue. Unless you count walks to see the sunset which I don't, because it was quite close and not the walk through the state park that I was imagining. 
• Play more games. We started off strong with this one, but as the weather warmed up we spent more time on the deck, reading. 
• As the weather has got nicer I met with my Mountain Mamas for sunsets and happy hours more regularly, and TBH it's much nicer meeting with friends in person than via Zoom!
• Utilize What I Have Or Get Rid Of It... I'm not sure what I was thinking of when I added this to my bucket list other than it sounded like a really great idea, so I can't say I really worked on this one.
• I don't think I printed a single picture or even opened my scrapbook.

So I "accomplished" literally half. Accomplished is the wrong word- these weren't really goals as much as things I "hoped" I could do during spring. That just goes to show what was and wasn't working for me! Things that maybe sounded good but I really had no interest in doing (and could no longer use "no time" as an excuse!). And that's okay. But that doesn't mean that I'm not going to keep making lists and keep "hoping" to do more things in the future! So without further ado, here's my Summer Bucket List! 

• Try a new food. Is this the year I can definitely say if I love (or hate) oysters? Maybe learn how to suck a crawfish head (even typing that out makes me slightly squeamish!) 

• Go on a day trip.

• Learn how to make a new cocktail or sangria.

• Check out a new brewery or winery. Socially distanced, obvi. 

• Watch an outdoor movie. UGH. I saw a few new places offering drive-in movies, which is something that I've been wanting to do for awhile (and has been on multiple of my 101 in 1001 lists), but they're all sold out! 

• Get a pedicure. I can (and do) do my own at home. I have a "thing" about going outside in open toe shoes with "naked" toenails, as in I won't do it. But there's something so nice about getting them done "professionally," and so many more colors to choose from! 

• Go to the beach? Yes, question mark. I've heard people have been "actin' a fool" down the shore, and I can't deal with any tomfoolery.

• Eat a fresh lobster roll. We were going to go in search of one this weekend (possible near the beach!) but we have to see if the weather will cooperate. 

• More deck reading. All the deck reading. It's my favorite summer activity! You can see what's on my Summer TBR here! 

• Go glamping? Yup, another intentional question mark. So every year, me and 10-12 of my friends go glamping. It's basically the only time this group of friends get together- and it's tradition (they've been doing it for about 15 years, I just joined in the last 5)! We always go to the same place, and the same weekend every year- the one right after 4th of July. Well last year (read: before this pandemic madness), they decided they wanted to switch things up. So one of them who always goes to an outdoor "resort" later that month invited us along and changed her usual dates so it syncs with when we'd normally go. Everyone accepted. *SIGH* As of now, the resort doesn't know if it's "amenities" (meaning: pool, water park, and restaurants) will be open. But even if they are, I'm not sure I want to share a living space with 9-11 other individuals right now. 

Anyway, there you have it! Some more likely than others, but gotta keep fingers crossed that we WILL get through this and come through safely on the other side, am I right? I'm also still WFH, and that will likely change toward the end of July... and honestly I'm not mad about it. I've never actually erred on the side of caution until now, so this is a weird feeling for me, but I'm definitely in the "better to be safe than sorry" camp. 

What's on your Summer Bucket List?

Linking up with Leslie and Ashley! 

Summer 2020 TBR

Way back in March, which truly seems like a lifetime ago, I wrote out my Spring TBR. From that list, I read exactly half (all links lead to my reviews):

Between Sisters- Cathy Kelly: 2 Stars

All The Bright Places- Jennifer Niven: 4 Stars

House Rules- Ruby Lang: 4 Stars

The Mall- Megan McCafferty: 3 Stars

Autoboyagraphy- Christina Lauren* (in progress)

That's not to say I only read 4 books the whole season; I read 20 in total. It's just that the other ones on my Spring TBR list didn't capture my attention or mood at the time, and I'm a mood reader. Well that, and on June 1st the new Book Challenge By Erin (my favorite bi-annual reading challenge) categories were released, and I realized that some of the books on my Spring TBR could be used for that. I'm also sticking with my new year's goal of trying to read mostly what I already own, which is even more important now that my library is still closed. According to the calendar it' still spring until June 20th, but close enough to start making my Summer TBR // BCBE 13.0! 

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When I originally wrote my Erin 13.0 / Summer TBR, it was June 1st. Just a few days prior to that, as many of you I'm sure know, the riots and peaceful protests started due to the George Floyd incident. That's not to say that I plan on changing all of my original choices (because that would be a lot of extra work for the admin who helps run BCBE), but it's not to say I won't either. I guess only time will tell. But with that in mind, I want to focus and highlight some BIPOC authors for the challenge and summer. 

5 points: Freebie – Read a book that is at least 200 pages:
Wow, No Thank You. - Samantha Irby

10 points: Read a book that starts with “S”:
Such A Fun Age - Kiley Reid

10 points: Read a book with a preposition in the title:
Girl in Translation - Jean Kwok

15 points: Read a book that is an odd number edition in a book series:
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer #1) - Jenny Han

20 points: Read a book set in a different country than the one you live:
Queenie - Candice Carty-Williams

20 points: Read a book with a female police officer or detective as a main character:
American Spy - Lauren Wilkinson

25 points: Read a book with an immigrant as a main character:
Shanghai Girls- Lisa See

30 points: Read a book with one of the following words in the title: thing, nothing, anything, something, everything:
The Summer of Everything - Julian Winters (release date September 9)

30 points: Read an October themed book (October 16th is World Food Day):

Love, Loss, and What We Ate - Padma Lakshmi 

35 points: Read a book with one of the following words in the title: city, town, village, district, county, state, country, kingdom:
In The Country We Love - Diane Guerrero

In case you're looking for some more Summer TBR's, here are a few others I found!

• Rachael @ Booklist Queen Summer TBR: https://booklistqueen.com/good-summer-reads-2020/
• Sarah @Sunshine and Books- Summer TBR
• Anne @ Anne In Residence- June TBR 
• Sarah's Bookshelves- Summer TBR 

What's on your Summer TBR? 

Linking up with Jana! 

May Reads

I had written all but two of these reviews before the site crashed while I was trying to "preview" and somehow (even in this day and age when nearly EVERYTHING autosaves) didn't save. So. If these reviews seem a little stilted or short, it's because I'm trying to remember what I wrote for the others and also don't really feel like sitting and staring at my (now blank) computer screen anymore today. Apologies, friends. ANYWAY, here's what I read in May:

The Boy From The Woods - Harlan Coben: 4 Stars
library e-book

"New Jersey was also a big part of Rusty’s rep—The Three S’s, he liked to say—a sliver of Springsteen, a sliver of Sinatra, a sliver of the Sopranos."

"...life is lived in the gray. Life is lived in the nuances." 

I made the mistake of not writing this review right after reading it. I remember liking it because it takes place in New Jersey, and I really enjoyed Hester's kick-ass, take-names attitude and love for her grandson. I couldn't figure out Wilde at first, but he was a good guy in the end, and very witty in how he chose to pick his battles and disable "bombs." Always thought of as an outcast, he was not only a "good guy," but possibly the best. Though I wished things had worked out a little differently, I understood it.

Modern Love: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Redemption - Daniel Jones: 4 Stars
library e-book

I read this because I wanted to watch the series on Amazon Prime, and I (almost) always try to read the book before watching the TV or movie adaption. In this case, I read two stories before I actually got my hands on the book, and then read them in tandem, matching up the titles between essay and episode, though there were (obviously) a lot more essays than episodes. I wouldn't try to read this in one sitting- I got a lot more out of all of the stories when I took little breaks between them, letting them sit with me and ruminate over them. Though I've never read the NYT column, I definitely felt them. Some I got all heart-eyed, some broke my heart. Take you time with this one, and really savor the true, personal stories. 

Weird But Normal: Essays - Mia Mercado: 4 Stars
library e-book

A "Game" I've actually played in my 20's IRL for free drinks: "My racial ambiguity is an icebreaker that transcends every space, as evidenced by one of the first messages I got, which read, “Three tries to guess each other’s ethnicity?”'

BBW Candles: "I hear a woman yell, “Ooooh, their seasonal scents are out!” The war cry of my people. There’s a fragrance called Flannel. It’s a cute, wintery smell that’s code for, “We took the deodorant-laden armpits of your ex-boyfriend’s T-shirt and infused them with hope, pining, and actual pine. Basically, you’re about to drop $22.50 on a candle that’ll make you sad and horny at the same time.” 

My Current state of affairs: If someone were to look at my daily schedule and try to figure out what my job is they would say, “Changing from one set of pajamas into another set of pajamas, staring at her dog, and eating string cheese while staring at a blank Google doc?”

Basically my entire existence: "She was brown but in a white way!" 

I may have given this one more than it may have been worth because I related SO CLOSELY with the author. Racial ambiguity- check. The whole beginning of the Internet/AIM/the a/s/l chatrooms- check. MISS PRETEEN AMERICA- CHECK! (I have pics somewhere, I swear. I won "Most Musical" or something because I played my alto sax in the talent portion... not kidding.) The entire chapter on BBW... and BBW candles. She kinda lost me toward the end when she pretended to be her dog and also turned out to be a bit of a prude/straight-edge, but overall I enjoyed this one. 

I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life - Ann Bogel (aka The Modern Mrs. Darcy): 3 Stars
Kindle Unlimited

On Bookish Quirks:
"...part of the fun of reading is planning the reading."
"Some people play tennis in their spare time. Others knit or scrapbook. You’re a reader; your hobby is organizing your bookshelves."

On clearing some space on your personal bookshelf: "You accept that it’s time to cull your personal library. You lovingly handle each book, determining if it brings you joy. It does. They all do. You are full of bookish joy, but still woefully short on shelf space."

On library loans: "If I didn’t need to get through my newly acquired stack before the due dates rolled around, would I read them as fast? Would I read them at all? I doubt it." 

On me, a little too literary (haha), but really: "Some people play tennis in their spare time. Others knit or scrapbook. You’re a reader; your hobby is organizing your bookshelves."

I actually used to read this blogger turned author waaaaay back in the day, and I plan to read more by her. I read this quick read in one sitting, nodding along to most of it. Nothing Earth-shattering here, but fairly entertaining for anyone who considers themselves even a little "bookish."

Normal People - Sally Rooney: 3 Stars
library e-book

Again, I read this because I wanted to watch the Hulu adaption. What a weird, depressing book. I honestly don't know how else to describe it. I'd read reviews beforehand (kinda like you're doing right now!), saying that people either really loved it or really hated it, and I think I agree with the latter. (Spoiler alert: I didn't like the TV adaption either.) It's like two very messed up people form a sort of friendship in high school, and keep trying for many years to make something more of it, even though their relationship is pretty toxic? It got an extra star because I kept thinking about it for DAYS after, and anything that keeps me up at night trying to figure it out, or wrap my head around how I feel about it, gets an extra star. 

Sorry I Missed You - Suzanne Krause: 2 Stars
Kindle Unlimited

"Love was like a sewer: something you knew about but didn’t think about until someone left a manhole cover open and you just tripped right in and your stomach dropped like you were on a roller coaster and you felt thrilled but also like you were going to barf. Messy, painful, disorienting. Amazing." 

"This was part of growing up; she’d known it for a long time. Sometimes you got closure, but most of the time you didn’t."

I couldn't even remember where I got this from when I started writing this review. I think I was between books and thought "good premise, cute cover, free? Ok." Another story of "good concept, poor execution." I couldn't relate to any of the characters, and was unprepared for the erm... paranormal, elements (which I'm not a fan of in any books, I've learned). Though the ending was actually quite fun, it didn't save the predictability and flat characters overall.

Book Stats (previously /now)
Total number read: 26
Netgalley: 7 /9 - no change
Owned: 1 / 3 - no change
Non-Fiction: 2 / 5
WOC: 5 / 6
Given Away: 22 / 23

Currently Reading: Love Lettering by Kate Clayton and I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made For Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

What are you reading?

Linking up with Steph and Jana!

Prime Purchases

I was really good about not making any unnecessary purchases until about the end of April. And then, well, I wasn't! About half of these were gifts were others, and the rest just made me happy :) Also, number #1 way to make a blogger actually USE products s/he has recently purchased? Have him/her write a post about it! At least that's what happened with the last mask and brow gadget! Read on for more purchases I made this month! 

Candles- I saw this on FB and sent it to Blue since she was having a rough week. She immediately texted back saying that she "needed" it. So I found it on Etsy (it was sold out on Scary Mommy), and then I got myself a little one too so I could score the free shipping :) 

Quarantine T-shirts and wine socks- IG got me! I saw a B1G1 sale on an IG ad for 21 Threads so I purchased 2 t-shirts, one for me and one for Blue, and of course socks because they showed up as an add-on item and really, how could I not?! (She obliged!)

The Essential Tarot Kit,  Chakra Mineral Starter Set, Herb Starter Kit- The first two were my Mother's Day presents to my mom. She has recently retired, and mentioned several times about wanting to learn more about crystals and tarot cards. The herb kit is for my friend's birthday who mentioned wanting to start an herb garden. Can't say I don't listen!

Therabox Heating/Cooling Gel Eye Mask, Self-Care Sticker Book, and Subscription Box- 
I originally went on to the Therabox website to get a one-time subscription box as a gift for my niece. But then I noticed the cute kitty eye-masks and Blue had been complaining that she lost hers, so I got her one (and one for me too, obvi), and the sticker book because... well, stickers! The eye mask is GREAT, highly recommend. You can take the gel part out if you're just trying to keep sunlight out of your eyes in the morning, but it really is relaxing if you cool it down (or warm it up, though I haven't tried this yet). 

Finishing Touches Eyebrow Hair Remover - You guys, my brows have been out of control. I always wait a little long because I usually wax and it's easier (and less painful) when the hairs are a bit longer. I had an appt to get them done, but then we got locked down and no salons have been open since. I've never tweezed and wasn't about to start now, and I have a Twinkle but I couldn't get shape I wanted without taking off too much. And then I found this... it's AMAZING! It's painless (my biggest worry), and the little light attached really helps to see what you're getting (and not). I sprayed my face with Mario Badescu facial spray with aloe, herbs, and rosewater afterwards to calm any redness, though there wasn't much. Again, highly recommend!

Formula 10.0.6 Charcoal Peel Off Mask - I had a plan to use up all my current masks, but I realized that they are all sheet masks and after trying one again recently (first time was last Christmas), I remembered that I hate them. They don't contour to my face and I don't feel like they actually do anything. I'd been wanted to try a charcoal mask for awhile, so I grabbed this up as soon as I saw it was restocked. Were you one of those kids who loved smearing glue all over your hands, waiting for it to dry, and then slowly pulling them apart and picking off the remaining glue? (Spoiler alert: I was.) That's what this was like. Except, ya know, also taking all the gross stuff out of your pores at the same time. 

Electronic Cat Toy- Keebler's 8th birthday was April 17th and we always get him a little something. I may need to order some catnip to put inside it though because right now he's not very amused. Hey, they can't all be winners! 

What have you been purchasing lately? 

Linking up with Tanya!

What's Currently Going On: June

And just like that, it's June!  It's weird to me that I've been sheltering in place for 2.5 months, and now I no longer feel comfortable going anywhere without a mask. We may go back in mid-July and honestly? Even that seems too soon. I'm not worried about being AT work; I'm worried about getting there. I take public transportation. I don't own a car, so that's not even an option for me. But luckily, I don't have to worry about all that just yet, so let's focus on the positive and what I'm currently up to, shall we?

Reading: I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown. I've actually owned this book for over a year, after my mom invited me to her speaking event. Seems fitting to finally read it. 

Watching: I've been watching a lot of TV lately, not surprisingly, I suppose! I definitely teared up watching the Alanis Morissette Special. Did anyone else catch that? Here's some other things I've been watching lately:

• Seinfeld: 24 Hours To Kill (Netflix) - Someone said to watch this if you're looking for "good, clean-cut (like no cussing) humor." Um, I guess? Cursing doesn't bother me and I didn't notice the usage or lack thereof, but I did I laugh out loud multiple times!

• Modern Love (Amazon Prime) - this was a mini series based on the book, which I read simultaneously. Obviously the book had more stories, and I didn't completely agree with those they decided to "bring to life" on the silver screen, nor the (sometimes completely different) angles they decided to act out, but there were a couple that I loved, like the one with Anne Hathaway and the Doorman (both much easier to picture on the screen vs. reading) and the one with Dev Patel... so sweet! Oh, and the last episode, where they had all of the characters there in some way. I thought that was really sweet and just a great conclusion (in the TV version).

• Dead To Me: Season 2 (Netflix)- Not gonna lie, I was very wary of watching this because I loved Season 1 so much and I felt like (Ellen, in particular) had been hyping this up a bit too much. But, as usual, she was right on. It was just as good as season 1 ( I won't go so far as to say it was better though, season 1 had some major shock factors that were almost expected this time around).

• The Lovebirds (Netflix) - I wanted to see this as soon as I saw the previews. I thought it was funny... Blue thought it was just ridiculous. To each their own!

• Like A Boss (Amazon, $) - Yeah, I paid real cash money for this one. I just wanted to watch it, and again, I thought it was pretty funny, though Blue found it fairly ridiculous. Guess I just like/need some ridiculous in my life, but I definitely laughed out loud a few times!

• Some Good News with John Krasinski (Youtube) - I only learned that there were only 8 episodes and that there was a lot of controversy about him "selling out" to some network after I watched the first episode, which I loved. Obviously I'll be slooooowly watching the rest of these, to make the "good news" last as long as possible. So like, when I *really* need a boost.

• Upload (Amazon Prime) - This is a new series we've started watching. It's cute, and passes the time. 

• Married At First Sight: Australia (Lifetime) - Taking a trip "down undah" for the next season of MaFS! I was a little nervous at first because they introduced some 20 single women and I was like wait... they're doing 20 COUPLES? and the women seemed a lot more "Desperate Housewives" (With all the drama) than I was ready for. But then the first episode focused on the first two, which was much more manageable! 

• Top Chef (Bravo) - We're down to the last 5 and they're going to Italy! Excited to see how the rest of the season pans out (har, har!). I'm rooting for Melissa. 

Listening To:  A bunch of random stuff. Just found this one the other day (from 2019) Good Times- Niko Moon

Procrastinating: Calling an airline to see about my credit from a cancellation from March, but I have to since it was on my work credit card and they need me to reconcile my expenses by the end of the month. Grumble. 

Looking Forward To:  A birthday "gathering" with my friends in  one of their backyards, hopefully in the next two weeks or so. I've been doing "Sunset Happy Hours" with neighbors, but it'll be nice to see these guys without a screen since I haven't seen them since late February (and the infamous hibachi dinner followed by a strip club!). 

Feeling: Like the world is on fire. I cap my news intake to one hour a day, and even that seems like too much lately. I haven't sorted my feelings on everything that's been going on most recently yet, so I'm just going to leave it at that. 

Wearing: "It's Complicated" by Color Club on my fingers and Essie's "Stripes and Sails" on my toes. My glasses, more than I have since I was in high school. I've also been wearing my eyeglasses more than usual, just to give my eyes a break. Other than that, still rocking lounge pants and tees most days! 

Craving: I was craving an Uno Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, so I got one for dinner on Friday :)

Discussing: Mostly just catching up with friends. Like I said, I'm not ready to delve into the state of the world right now, other than to make sure my nearest and dearest are safe and well. 

Buying: Not too much, mostly gifts for others. You can see those, along with some happy purchases for me, here. 

What's currently going on with you? 

Linking up with Anne and Kristen!