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Hey guys! I canā€™t believe we are at the end of summer. This summer flew by! Even though Iā€™m not in school anymore and I can still do things outside into September and even October when the weather is nice, it’s still sad to think summer is winding down.

This month has been extra busy but also lots of fun! Hereā€™s a look into my life lately.

What Iā€™m up to:Ā Iā€™ve been busy making lots of trips to see friends. From dinners, to shopping and lunches, and the weddings. One of my best friendā€™s got married last weekend, I was one of her bridemaidā€™s and it was so fun getting to celebrate her these past few weeks and this past weekend. There’s nothing better than celebrating love with people who you’ve known for years. Work has kept me busy too, but I’m in a really good place in life, so I can’t complain!

Work always takes me to different spots. One day it took me to the pool on a hot summer day!

What Iā€™m wearing: Iā€™m trying my best to wear all my summer clothes and dresses before it gets too cold. I have been wearing lots of bold and bright colors. Iā€™ve been also wearing some short sets and blouses on my days off too! 

Wearing some bright color at work

What Iā€™m reading:Ā I have been reading a lot! I finished, One Summer in Paris. It follows two women, one from England and one from the United States as they meet while both in Paris for the summer. Itā€™s about friendship, love, the City of Love, finding yourself. I really enjoyed it! I also read the actress and comedian, Rettaā€™s autobiography. Itā€™s about her life journey to where she is today and how she got into acting and comedy. It was a fun and light read. It almost felt as if she was reading it to me. Iā€™m currently working on Tina Turnerā€™s autobiography, Happiness Becomes You, itā€™s been very informative and have learned a lot about this singer.Ā 

What Iā€™m Watching:Ā Ladies and gentlemen, I finished Offspring. I really loved it! It was so fun and light- hearted and the perfect spring/summer show to watch. I definitely recommend it on Netflix. I also blitzed through Outer Banks on Netflix too. Itā€™s a teen drama, but I watched the first season during Covid, so I had to continue it. It was really entertaining!!

Season 2 was soooo good!!!

Iā€™m watching some movies before I start another series or before my fall shows return. I watched The Last Letter from your Lover, it was very good and a great period romantic drama.Ā 

A movie win in my book!

What Iā€™m Loving: Iā€™ve been loving lots of time outside, whether itā€™s a trip to the zoo, and ice cream date or an afternoon by the pool. Iā€™ve also been enjoying lots of summer meals, like salads, salmon, and snacks by the pool too. 

A delicious combo of salad and salmon! Yum!

What Inspires Me: Iā€™ve been inspired by being more mindful. Iā€™ve started to do mindful breathing in the morning. Every morning I always do some reading and journaling and prayer but Iā€™ve started to add some breathing exercises, just to be in the right mindset before I start the day. Iā€™ve noticed it has been helping start my day off on the right page. 

My mindfulness journey so far

What I accomplished:Ā Iā€™ve gotten to see so many friends and I have loved it.Ā Ā I also loved celebrating one of my closest friendā€™s big day! I saw some family earlier this month too which was lots of fun! Itā€™s been a busy but a summer filled month! I also got lots of pool days in too!

Even my dog Reese got in on the pool action.

Goals Accomplished from Last Month My goal was to keep enjoying summer and I mostly certainly did that. Iā€™ll have my summer recap coming up soon. I love to see how much I accomplished both on and off my list! Stay tuned for that story coming up!

Fresh flowers are a favorite summer must have of mine!

Goals for the New Month: As much as I hate to admit it, next month will be all about the transition from summer to fall. Iā€™m looking forward to this last few weeks of summer and spending as much time as I can outdoors.

Thatā€™s a recap of August, itā€™s been a busy but fun month. Howā€™s your last full month of summer been?!

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Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Hey friends! Happy Wednesday.

I hope your week is moving along well.

Valentineā€™s Day is such a bright spot in the cold month of February. It breaks up the long winter and who doesnā€™t like to celebrate love and kindness?!

Whether you are in a relationship or not, thereā€™s no such thing as spreading too much love.

Due to the pandemic, Valentineā€™s Day may look a little different to many, today, Iā€™m breaking down some fun Valentineā€™s Day date ideas that are low budget and fun at home.

For Long Distance Relationships:

Virtual Watch Party

This is such an easy and fun date activity if you are in a long-distance relationship or homebound due to Covid-19. Amazon Prime and Netflix both allow you to watch movies or tv show with someone at the same time and you can chat while watching. You can just send a link to who you are watching it with can watch and message at the same time. This makes watching a movie alone much more fun!Ā 

For an Activity:

Get Outdoors

Yes, itā€™s winter and cold, but if you are looking for a winter activity on a Sunday on Valentineā€™s Day doing an activity outside is another fun alternative. Whether itā€™s ice skating or going for a winter hike or for a sleigh ride, you can still get outside and enjoy the time in the fresh air.

For a Night at Home:

Dinner

If you donā€™t want to risk it and go out for dinner with a lot of people and Covid-19 concerns, then bring dinner into your home. Whether you are getting your favorite dinner for your go-to date spot or you do some of your own cooking, you can enjoy one on one time at home. Set it up with your best dishes and make it really special. Once dinner is done, you can enjoy a movie or your favorite board games.It makes a regular dinner memorable.

These are just a few fun Valentineā€™s Day date ideas, whether you are spending the day youā€™re your significant other, your best friends, or your familyā€¦the most important thing is to spread some love and tell the people in your life that you love them.

Happy Valentineā€™s Day friendsā€¦spread love today and every day.

XOXO