Watching: Big Little Lies (HBO) which I'm loving! Have you guys started watching it yet, and/or have you read the book? I read the book but I forget plots quickly, so it's like unraveling the mystery all over again for me! Travelers (Netflix) which I talked about the other day. I also saw Arrival which I enjoyed even though I'm not being a big "space movie" fan. And my faves which got me all teary-eyed last week (I'm talking about you, This Is Us and Nashville!)
Listening To: The entire Hidden Figures soundtrack. SO GOOD!
Burning: Another $2 TJ Maxx find. Vintage Oak by Everyday Luxe. It smelled woodsy before I lit it, now it just kinda smells like soap. No matter, it was a mini.
Packing: bags for 21 Bags in 21 Days! Update on progress next week. Spoiler alert: I didn't hit the full 21, but I'm still pretty proud of myself for committing to clear out some clutter.
Eating: All the noms. Trio of tacos (beef, chicken, fish), poutine, and a new favorite, chicken and waffles! I had it for the first time last year and OMG I don't know what took me so long to try it but it's a favorite by far!
Drinking: Craft beers! I recently went to Carton Brewery in southern NJ and actually found a stout that I LOVED! (I'm more of a IPA/amber type beer person.)
Organizing: I found this 6-hole cubby on the street and re-purposed it to hold some odds and ends at Blue's place. I love the cracked white paint against the aqua, which perfectly matches the colors in her room!
Loving: Good times with good friends that I haven't seen in awhile.
Wearing: my uniform of fleece leggings under work pants, tank and long sleeve under a sweater. I get cold easily, so layers are my BFF.
Posting: On IG than anything else, because that's my favorite platform. What's your favorite?
Sharing: my books! I saw this idea on Steph and Erin's blogs, and loved it so much I thought I'd do it too! My bookshelf is overflowing with books, and these are some that I'd love to share. If you're interested in taking any of them, just let me know in the comments. I'll send them to you free of charge!
Fourth Comings (Jessica Darling #4) - Megan McCafferty
Trouble- Kate Christensen
Belzhar- Meg Wolitzer
The Tipping Point- Malcolm Gladwell (marked up)
Jemima J- Jane Green
Labor Day- Joyce Maynard
Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination- Helen Fielding
Mother, Can You Not?- Kate Friedman
The Devil Wear Prada- Lauren Weisberger
Nantucket Nights- Elin Hilderbrand
One For the Money- Janet Evanovich
Not pictured but also available:
Dead Sleep- Greg Iles
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo- Stieg Larson
Two Across- Jeff Bartsch
Fourth Comings (Jessica Darling #4) - Megan McCafferty
Trouble- Kate Christensen
Belzhar- Meg Wolitzer
The Tipping Point- Malcolm Gladwell (marked up)
Jemima J- Jane Green
Labor Day- Joyce Maynard
Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination- Helen Fielding
Mother, Can You Not?- Kate Friedman
The Devil Wear Prada- Lauren Weisberger
Nantucket Nights- Elin Hilderbrand
One For the Money- Janet Evanovich
Not pictured but also available:
Dead Sleep- Greg Iles
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo- Stieg Larson
Two Across- Jeff Bartsch
What currently new with you?
ugh it's the WORST when a book annoys you so much it stops you from being able to pick up another book. that definitely happens to me. i just let it go and read when i feel like reading again, or i force myself to read something i know i'll love, to help me get over it. normally something cheesy like a historical romance haha but i always love them, so if you have something like that you love.. try it!
ReplyDeletei so want to watch big little lies but i'm trying to wait for it to finish so i can binge all of it together haha.
aruba?! how amazing! never been, but sounds fabulous.
i didn't know about the kohl's $10 and under sale.... that sounds dangerous.
I want to watch BLL while everyone is talking about it, but I haven't read the book and I typically can't read a book after I've seen it on screen. I was sorta planning on reading the book first, but I might just skip it and head straight for the series.
ReplyDeleteAruba! How exciting!!
When we went on our menu tour last weekend we found (unsurprisingly) that chicken and waffles is on basically every menu here in Harlem. It's the THEC of our new neighborhood. Not enough places have biscuits and gravy on the menu though, but we did find one awesome place with it. Come brunch with us and have all the chicken and waffles!
Yes, I am loving Big Little Lies too! And this is one time when it works out just fine that I often forget details of books... :)
ReplyDeleteI've never read Big Little Lies but I'm so curious about the show. I wish I had HBO...
ReplyDeleteOh, that's so awesome you're sharing your books with people! I have so many I need to get rid of. I'd be interested in Mother, Can You Not? It seems like a fun one!
Aruba - how nice! I could use a getaway right about now.
-Lauren
Mmmm, chicken & waffles...I think that I would like to reach through the screen & grab that!
ReplyDeleteYour the second blog that I've read in about the last half hour that talked about Big Little Lies...I really must check this show out, it seems. :)
I'm hoping to watch Big Little Lies this weekend. I loved the book and have heard that the show is great! Oh a trip to Aruba sounds fantastic! I have never been my friend has. She stayed at the Westin and loved it because it had a starbucks in it. haha She needed her starbucks fix every day.
ReplyDeleteSo envious of your trip to Carton. Like, UGH!
ReplyDeleteI get such a vicarious thrill when people post about decluttering. It's almost creepy. I've never tried chicken and waffles! But Red Robin does have a chicken sandwich with waffles instead of a bun - Ryan ordered it was and it was pretty damn good.
ReplyDeleteI got blocked out of my personal IG account! It obviously hasn't been bothering me too much because I haven't taken the time to fix it yet, but I should. I'm missing out.
That food is drool worthy!! I haven't tried chicken and waffles yet, but I'm sure I'd love it because chicken and waffles, duh. And I've been buying a shit ton of stuff lately too. Maybe I should start buying gifts for Christmas too, instead of crap for myself. Lol.
ReplyDeletehey! can i snag that copy of jemima j?
ReplyDeleteAruba?! Yay!! I've never done an all-inclusive trip, but think I need to! I'm gonna listen to the Hidden Figures soundtrack today! I don't know why I haven't yet. Big Little Lies is really good and I'm in the same boat as you. I don't remember the book very well! I can't even remember how it ends. Haha! I think the show is actually better than the book. I mean, it has to be since I don't remember anything, right?
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