October 2017
What we’re eating this week:Potato, Sausage and Leek Soup. I can’t get enough since the temps keep dropping.Β
What I’m reminiscing about:I’ve found myself daydreaming about our trip to Italy (Capri, Tuscany, and Florence) a lot lately!
What I’m loving:
The people in my life, plain and simple. πΒ
What we’ve been up to:
Birthday celebrations!
What I’m dreading:
Nothing and I love that. π
What I’m working on:
Grading papers and finishing up Christmas shopping. You can view some of my ideas from last year, here. πΒ
What I’m excited about:
That time between Thanksgiving and Christmas when everything feels farm and cozy and it’s spent with a lot of family and friends. π
What I’m watching/reading:Our church is doing a women’s study called Finding I AM
Β by Lysa TerKeurst. None of the days or times that our church offered worked with my schedule, which I was SO bummed about because everyone kept raving how great the study is. I decided that nothing was holding me back from buying the book and doing the study on my own, so that’s exactly what I did. πΒ
I’ve been watching the videos online and completing the study book and so far, it’s been living up to the hype!
What I’m listening to:I used to work at the kids store for Polo Ralph Lauren. They always had the most soothing and relaxing soundtrack playing and I could never pinpoint what songs reminding of it until I tried Frank Sinatra’s Pandora station. I have been listening to it for the last few weeks. πΒ
What I’m wearing:
Nothing especially new. I need to go shopping! Any suggestions?
What I’m doing this weekend:
After every weekend being filled to the brim, having nothing on our agenda has me really, really excited!
What I’m looking forward to next month:
Is it too early to be excited about Thanksgiving break? (Didn’t think so! π )
What else is new:
The fact that my hairs getting longer probably doesn’t interest anyone, so nothing really! πΒ
Bonus Question:Β βWhatβs your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?βI love, love, love Katie Lee’s, “Late Summer Farro,Butternut Squash, and Arugula Salad,” from her Endless Summer Cookbook
. It’s light and hearty with so many tastes that pair perfect with Thanksgiving food! I also am (understandably so) a big fan of My Grandma’s Sweet Potato Dish if you are looking for something a little more traditional and quick to whip up!
…and there goes October! So crazy! Praying November has some great things in store for everyone!
What’s Up Wednesday recaps:
October 25, 2017 @ 11:00 am
Woohoo for not dreading anything! That’s a HUGE win!
October 29, 2017 @ 2:20 pm
Amen!
October 26, 2017 @ 8:28 am
Having a weekend with no plans is sometimes all you really need! π I’m excited for Thanksgiving break too – it should be a nice, relaxing time!!
I really need to get started on Christmas gifts. I have some ideas, but I’m usually way more on top of things!
-Lauren
October 29, 2017 @ 2:21 pm
Yes! It’s always nice to have a break and recharge! π