Friday Favorites #24

Hello all! 

Happy Friday! I hope your week was a perfect blend of relaxing and productive as we make our way through January. I love a good routine and this week gave me just that. I have a jam-packed edition of Friday Favorites. This past week, I have read a lot, watched a lot, and tried some new things. Here’s a look at some things I am loving this week as I link up with  Erika and Andrea.

The Mindy Project– New to me show, The Mindy Project just came on Netflix this month and I have been loving it. I remember seeing episodes here or there when it was on Fox, but never got into it. Now that it is on Netflix, I have been binge-watching it whenever I have some downtime. I love the casting, the storylines and how the episodes are only 25 minutes. It’s the perfect show to put on while you are folding laundry or checking emails and want to put something on in the background. I can’t wait to continue to watch the series as winter goes on.

I Didn’t Do that Thing Today– I finished my first book of 2023! I read “I Didn’t Do that Thing Today” and found it so interesting. Definitely a good book to kick off the new year with. It has more of a psychological feel as opposed to a narrative feel. The author talks about all the research and interviews she has conducted when it comes to productivity. As someone who thrives on being a productive person and getting everything done, I learned a lot about not having to be busy all the time and giving ourselves breathing room and not letting a lack of accomplishment affect our days. I’m working to be more flexible this year, so I took a lot of notes from this book and plan to apply them to my life and daily routines.

Spare-I have been talking/previewing this book, Spare, a lot and after it came out last week, I have begun to read it. I made it through part one and am halfway through part two. So far, I have really enjoyed reading about Prince Harry’s life from his perspective. Without giving too much away, the book begins after the death of Princess Diana and follows Harry’s life to the present day. I have watched a lot of Harry’s interviews before/after the book came out and it’s been interesting to see what things have been discussed and what things were highlighted. So far, I have found Prince Harry to be very real and vulnerable, but he also gives historical context and perspective to different things in his life. I’m looking forward to finishing the book and giving it a proper book review once I finish it. 

Apple Fitness +– I had to get a new phone and with that came a few free trials including Apple Fitness +, I use my phone and Apple Watch every day. You can read my Apple Watch review here. I have really been enjoying testing out Apple Fitness +. There are dozens of different workouts you can try and trainers you can follow for whatever mood you are feeling and how intense you want to go. A few features I really enjoy including showing your rings during the workout so you can see how close you are to closing them, the length of workouts you can choose from (you can do a 15 minute cool down or a 60-minute full body workout), and the walk and meditation features. I really enjoy taking some time to clear my mind and Apple Fitness + gives you so many options. I also like trying different workouts and being able to workout at home. I’m not sure if I will continue to use it after the free trial runs out, but I am loving it so far. 

Your Place or Mine Trailer– Reese Witherspoon’s new movie “Your Place or Mine” alongside Ashton Kutcher premieres on Netflix next month, but the trailer was just released, and it looks so cute. It follows two long-time friends and their attempt for a relationship. I love any movie that Witherspoon is in and it’s so fun to see her alongside Kutcher. This movie comes out just before Valentine’s Day, so it will be a great thing to watch for a Galentine’s Date! 

That’s just a look into some things I am loving this week. 

Tell me, what’s been a favorite of yours this past week? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Friday, friends!