Hey guys!
Happy Wednesday! As we wind down with another month, Iām sharing what Iāve been up to this past month. August was a busy month, from days trips to family vacations and last minute cramming in all the summer fun!
What Iāve been up to-This month was filled with soaking up summer! From bonfires, a trip to an amusement park at home, a family vacation, packing up my brother for college and a weekend wedding, plus add in wrapping up a big work project, August was a busy month, but so fun! It was so good to soak up the sunshine and squeeze in some summer fun!
What Iām Wearing– As summer winds down, Iām making sure I wear all my summer clothes, from sundresses, shorts and t shirts and bathing suits! We took our family trip to the beach and it was so good to just wear a bathing suit and shorts most of the trip, it reminded me the days of being a kid. Old Navy had a few great sales that I fully took advantage of. Be sure to stay tuned on a clothing haul post soon!
What Iām Reading-August was such a good reading month! I read three great books back to back! I started the month with Finding Freedom. This books follows the story of Harry and Meghan from when they met to their decision to step back as Senior Working Royals. Iāve always been interested in the Royal Family and found this book to be so enlightening. If you are interested in Harry and Meghan, I definitely recommend this book.
After such a good book, I didnāt know how to top it, well I found it with One Italian Summer. This is one of the hottest books this summer! Iāve been on a waiting list to read it since May. It was definitely worth the wait. It follows the story of a young woman who loses her mother and takes a trip to Italy and learns more about who her mother was as a young woman. I loved the description and how vivid the author makes the setting in the book. I loved the plot twist at the end! 5 STARS for me!
After hearing about this next book for years, I finally got my hands on Daisy Jones and the Six. I loved the way this book was told (itās told through a series of interviews). The story follows the story of a fictional band and what led to their formation to what led to their demise. I fell in love with the characters and the plot. I canāt wait to watch the series on Amazon Prime.
What Iām Watching: Iāve been spending so much time outdoors, I havenāt been watching a lot of movies or shows this summer. I did recently finish Maid on Netflix which follows the true storyĀ of a young woman and mom who after getting out of a bad relationship must start from the ground up. I shared a bit about it on my last currently. It was definitely a heavier mini series but itās one that really sticks with you. After hearing a lot about it, Iām glad I got to watch it for myself.Ā
What Iām Loving: All the times outdoors! From walks to zoo trips, amusement parks, beach days, even just sitting by the pool. Iām doing my best to get outdoors as much as I can before the seasons change.
What Inspires Me: After spending a few days at the beach, I really loved having a few days to slow down. Iāve found that day to day, you donāt realize how busy life gets and how itās always go, go, go, until you stop to catch your breath. Iām glad I had a few days to recharge and slow down.
What I Accomplished: I checked off almost all my summer bucket list options as shown from my post last week, plus I got a few extra activities thrown in tooĀ
Goals from Last Month: From a family vacation to entertaining guests, afternoons reading and nights swimming. I got so much in and the good news is just because kids may be back to school doesnāt mean the weather gets cold, Iām looking forward to spending more time outdoors as long as the weather permits it!
Goals for this Month: As much as I hate to say this while still in August, next month, Iām looking forward the transition of one season to another. Iām excited to start thinking about my fall bucket list and still enjoying the time outdoors. I love walks in the fall and seeing the leaves change. Thankfully we still have time before it gets too cold, so right now Iām going to enjoy all the sunshine I can and I hope you will too!
Enjoy the last few days of August!
