This is what the past week looked like.
Monday vibes.
New week, same lunch.
Embracing my sleepy girl mocktail era.
My sweet sugar face.
I was captivated from the very first page and adored this book.
Favorite quotes:
"I recently read a book by C.S. Lewis in which he says that you don't really know what you believe until the truth of it becomes a matter of life and death. It's one thing to have faith that a rope is strong when it's coiled in a box. But would you dangle from that rope over a precipice?"
"The secret to happiness is freedom and the secret to freedom is courage."
This company name made me giggle, and of course I had to send it to my girlfriend, whose husband is named Dan.
My take on the viral feta baked pasta, but swapped out the pasta with spaghetti squash.
Swimming and floating my way into October with no regrets.
Had to drop off the summer tax check, so naturally I rewarded myself with a little treat afterward.
I firmly believe errands deserve a little sprinkle of fun.
I’m reading through the Bible chronologically, so I’m jumping around a bit.
I had Chat make me a little checklist to keep track so I can check off each book as I go (which is very satisfying).
I love using The Everygirl wallpapers to create a fresh desktop background for my computer each month.
It’s such a fun little way to switch things up and get into the spirit of the season.
Not my prettiest meal, but “salmon risotto” sure does sound fancy.
Fall flowers make me happy.
I love a book that challenges the way I think, and I know I’ll be thinking about (and talking about) this one for the rest of the year.
Favorite quotes:
"Live a more engaged and interesting life and you will have more of yourself to share with others."
"Maximize total life enjoyment."
"For every moment, there is an ideal experience to be having."
"The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end that's all there is."
"Although we all have at least the potential to make more money in the future, we can never go back and recapture time that is now gone. So it makes no sense to let opportunities pass us by for fear of squandering our money. Squandering our lives should be a much greater worry."
"What I am an advocate for is deciding what makes you happy and then converting your money into the experiences you choose."
"What good is wealth without health? In other words, to get the most out of your time and money, timing matters. So to increase your overall lifetime fulfillment, it's important to have each experience at the right age."
"Many psychological studies have shown that squandering money on experiences makes us happier than spending money on things."
"Start actively thinking about the life experiences you'd like to have, and the number of times you'd like to have them. Think about what you really want out of this life in terms of meaningful and memorable experiences."
"The main idea here is your life is the sum of your experiences. Everything you do in life - all the daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences you have - adds up to who you are."
"You retire on your memories. When you're too frail to do much of anything else, you can still look back on the life you've lived and experience immense pride, joy, and the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia."
"The key takeaway is to strike the right balance between spending on the present (and only on what you value) and saving smartly for the future."
"Being aware that your time is limited can clearly motivate you to make the most of the time you do have."
I'll never get over the lake sparkles.
I guess in his old age he doesn't have to sleep on his blanket anymore. ;)
Took a little risk and tried a new wine, and we actually liked it quite a bit (definitely gave us Sauvignon Blanc vibes).
Don’t sleep on RHONY.
The Martha Stewart scene alone was absolute television gold.
This week was a really good reading week.
Favorite quotes:
"The best stories are the ones that fill you with wonder. The ones you almost believe."
"It's a privilege to waste time - waste as much of it as you can. On things you love, on things you enjoy, on moments that make you so happy you could burst. And in the end, if you do it right, none of it will have been a waste at all."
Rosé all day.
Made a batch of banana muffins, but I think I prefer them with chocolate chips and a little protein powder instead.
Boating in October looks a little different, but it's still incredible.
Cherry limeade is officially a new favorite flavor, and I have to say, it tastes even better in a martini glass.
I devoured this book in two days - I was invested and absolutely had to know how it ended.
Fave quote:
"No one handed you anything. Your future was in your own hands. Choose a goal. Make a plan. Do the work."
Always a good reminder.
Focus on what you can control.
This is the real work behind the popular saying "marriage is work."
Don't waste your Octobers.
Deep into the 'ber months.
But where did September go?
Aww love this.
I feel seen.
A simple and beautiful reminder.
100.
Ha!
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