It’s that time of the month again! Let’s catch up on what’s going on “Currently”…
Current Book:
I’ve been busy reading Cameron Diaz’s Body Book this month, while walking on the treadmill. I’m not quite done with it, and I’ve learned a LOT from reading it. It’s really a “real-talk” approach to how to optimize your health. Not a lot of gimmicky ideas and mostly just good ideas for taking good care of yourself! If this sounds like your kind of book, I definitely recommend it!
I’m SUPER-EXCITED about the new Emily Giffin book that came out this week, and it will be the book that I’m reading next. And, when I say that I’ll read it… I mean that I’ll devour it this holiday weekend. It’s on!
Current Music:
I’m participating in a contest where I had to pick a song that represented me in the contest. I know you’re shocked to hear I picked this one…
It’s a classic… my anthem… my running music… and my ringback tone when you call me. Fitting!
Current Guilty Pleasure:
OMG… This one was EASY to answer this month. I recently was contacted by… a cookie company, asking if I wanted to try their cookies. And, of course, I said yes.
Klara’s Gourmet Cookies reeled me in with a promise of sending me some samples of their award-winning macaroon cookies. I adore these coconut cookies… so I knew I wanted to try them! What I didn’t expect was to get the motherload of cookies in the mail! Check out all this tasty goodness!!! Thanks, Klara’s!!
As a girl trying to keep an eye on my waistline, these cookies have been my guilty pleasure this month. Rationing and portioning sweet treats is not my forte. So, I have been sharing them with friends. So far, I’ve tried the Chocolate Chip and Sea Salt Shortbread (OMG!), the Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread (Delish!), and the Ginger Shortbread (Such spicy goodness!) I’m taking the macaroons to work to share with work friends, and so I don’t eat them all! If you’re looking to send a gift of tasty cookies or to try a new brand, I definitely recommend these delicious treats!!!
Current Nail Color:
I’m still rocking the Taupeless Beach by OPI… it is just perfect right now for me. Loving it!
Current Drink:
Most days, I only drink water. In the interest of sharing something a little more interesting than that for you guys, I’ve found a new wine!
I’ve been a red wine drinker for YEARS, but I’ve just recently started exploring more and more white wines… and I think it’s going to be my summer drink! There’s something lovely and refreshing about a glass of Savignon Blanc on a warm Colorado day while sitting on a patio. Yep, that’s where you’ll find me this summer!
Current Food:
Avocado… Not because I’m eating a lot of it. But instead because I’m trying to figure out what recipe I want to use for the Fitbloggin California Avocado Cutting Edge Culinary recipe contest that’s coming up! I have a few ideas to play with… it’s going to be a weekend of experimentation… I can feel it! Wish me luck!!
Current Favorite Show:
Grey’s Anatomy… Oh my. Did you guys watch this week’s episode? We’ve all known it has been coming… the official goodbye for Dr. Cristina Yang. Cristina and Meredith Grey represent a tremendously iconic friendship… one that I’ve watched for years. Watching Cristina walk away from “her person” and watching them dance it out one last time was just beautiful.
I feel so lucky to have strong, inspirational, and supportive women like this in my life. Never ever underestimate the power and strength that comes with having and being a good friend. This is what makes us human, and creates that human experience we all dream of….
Current Outfit:
I’d say this was my favorite look this month. A cute little polka dotted fit and flare number I found at JCPenney last month. Totally on sale and with a coupon, I’m so glad this little frock made its way home with me. PS… It has pockets!
Current Bane of My Existence:
Gray hair. Yes… you heard me. Good news for all y’all, I have an amazing colorist… and you will rarely see my grey. But dang, this change of hair color mess is so overrated.
My dad went salt and pepper pretty early… and fascinatingly MY OLDER BROTHER has very little grey. It’s a cruel, cruel world, I tell ya… 🙂
Current Online Find:
I posted this link on my Facebook page, and have since added Andrea and her blog I’mPerfectLife.net to my personal blog reader. I’d recommend you check it out as well!
I’ve read so many posts and comments from women that are just not happy with this or that about their body. I look at my body, and there are things I don’t love. Extra chubby bits or places where my skin has stretched. While I know I can change these via surgery or even laser treatments, I don’t. I won’t change them. They’re part of me. The whole me. They tell a story.
Andrea shared this post, speaking to why she too loves her “ugly” body. Take a read, you won’t be sorry… here’s a sneak peek.
Amazing. Real. Inspiring… That’s the best type of reading, if you ask me.
Current Words of Inspiration:
I’ve been reading my friend Cameron Diaz’ book on the treadmill this week. I’m in the final section that talks about establishing and maintaining a healthy mind. She shared these words and they just stuck with me.
This applies to everything I am and everything I long to be. Consistency will get me there… I know this. Thanks, Cam!
Current Mood:
Without a doubt and without hesitation… I am HAPPY. I’ve been trying to think of a way to express how I’ve been feeling lately, and it’s been really hard to capture in a post. HAPPY. Yep, I’m happy.
And… no, there’s no change that’s causing it…. just decided to do it, and voila! Try it!
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