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Sunday Lately, 39

Sunday again?  Where does the time go?

Cute Fall Starbucks cups

Don’t mind me, I’ll just be over here drinking coffee + PSL syrup out of these cute little fall Starbucks cups.  FYI: the Starbucks barista totally affirmed my choice to just put the syrup in the coffee instead of ordering a latte because that’s the best way to drink it. #justsayin..

Updating

So I jumped and got a new computer.  I was stupid and spilled iced coffee all over my keys a few weeks ago and of course fried the keyboard.  I tried using an external keyboard and that was fine but wouldn’t fly long term.  It kinda sucks that I have to rebuild some files (my Photoshop didn’t transfer and neither did Microsoft Office….wth?), but I did get lucky in that the time machine backup and Apple ID mostly synced everything as normal.

Reminding

I need to remind myself of plans and things that I have to do, so I’ve been writing things down a lot more.  I seriously am losing my mind; if I don’t write something down, I’ll lose it.  The thought just..poof..flies out of my head.  So I’ve been using my trusty Moleskine notebook/planner a lot more.

Needing

Support.  I am so so so so so happy to be starting Emily Cassel‘s Freedom is Sexy program this week.  I have a goal that I want to hit by the end of October and I need someone to push me to get there but also provide structure and helpful insight.  I know I have people I can lean on, but sometimes you need that objectivity.

Wearing

Scarves.  Gotta bust out scarves this week.  To me, sweaters and scarves and booties are true fall-weather gear and I can’t not embrace that any longer.

Being

I’m being antsy.  I hate not having a direction.  But I think it’ll be there soon enough (see Needing).

So what have you been up to lately?

 

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This week, a big truck came and took all 95% of my father’s furniture to his new apartment.  There’s still a little more to do, mostly cleaning, in the next two weeks before closing.

I also took my first Bodhi Suspension class this week at Dragonfly Pilates.  It was the most fun I’ve ever had working out.  It kicked my ass, but it was a great time.  It didn’t feel like 45-60 minutes went by.

And finally, my first #KatyMade Sub Box arrived!  It’s full off coffee goodness and the print is basically me and everything I stand for.  (September boxes are all about fangirling out, so get in on this action, like, now.)

Handmade Escapade KatyMade sub box for August is full of awesome coffee goodies!

Updating

I’ve been updating my house.  Spray painting furniture, building crap from IKEA, hanging pictures.  The walls in my house are pure plaster, so you need a drill and a big hatchet to break through.  It takes a while to get a picture hung.  My Pilates muscles will come in handy though.

Spray paint blunders

Speaking of updating, I re-wired these lamps with Jonathan’s help last night.  I finally feel confident to leave them plugged in when I’m not in the house.  I love actually being able to use them.

Reminding

It’s been a hard couple of weeks.  It helps to remind myself that it all comes to an end at some point.  As humans, we all try very hard to avoid discomfort, but sometimes it can’t be avoided.

Needing

Dude, I need a break from my break.  I took two days off last week to help my dad and I slept like a rock 2 out of the 4 nights I was off.  Hard work does a body good.

Wearing

Light jeans and tank tops.  It’s my summer uniform.  It also hasn’t been crazy-hot here with the exception of a few days, so I haven’t even turned my air conditioning on this summer.  It is glorious on my electricity bill.

Being

Quiet for the morning.  It’s a great feeling.  I suggest you try it some time soon.

What have you been up to lately?

Sunday Lately is a weekly linkup with Katy, Nicole and Meghan.  Use their themes or use your own. Just remember to link up with them so we can see what is happening with you lately!

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I don’t know what the weather is like in your little neck of the woods, but in Pittsburgh, it is rain.  Constant rain.  That’s the only thing on the menu.  Sometimes we get a fun side order of  oppressive humidity to go along with it.  So that’s been fun.

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Jackmanii Clematis

Completing

I’m working towards completing Molly Mahar’s The Joy Equation and Propelle’s Summer Camp assignments for the week.  It isn’t going to be too bad.  I hope.  I’m just not in the mood for writing and reflection.  After I get home from a day at work, I just want to be quiet and not really think too much.  I’m the kind of person who needs to sit and be alone after a large output of time spent with people.

Propelle Summer Camp is underway and it's just what you need for a summery business breakthrough.

Visiting

I don’t know if I’m doing much visiting.  On Tuesday, I got together with Marissa from Ampersand Creative, so I’d call that a visit.  It was great to catch up and hopefully next time we can talk a little bit more about blog things.

Repeating

I feel like I’m repeating myself a lot lately.  I’m sure I’ve said this before and probably will say it again, but it seems like there’s a pocket of people I deal with at work who don’t listen, so I repeat myself over and over and over.  I like routine, but repetition is just not a fun time.

Applauding

The cast of Mary Poppins yesterday.  I haven’t seen the musical before, by Jonathan’s mother loves it and sees it when it comes through Pittsburgh.  I was lucky enough to get to join them and I loved it.  Mary Poppins requires suspension of disbelief, naturally, but I love how easily it was to get sucked into the show.  It was very well done – the costumes, music, cast..all of it was great.  See it if you ever get the chance!

Scheduling

I need to schedule in summer plans with Jonathan.  We have a bucket list of what we want to do, and we both know we won’t do it unless we have set plans, so I really need to jump on that bandwagon.

Also, I’m already dreaming of next year’s planner.  Get To Work Book looks amazing and I want one right now, but I don’t want to go middle of the year to middle of the year; I’d like one calendar year in one book.  She’ll be doing that, but not just yet.  Patience is not my strong suit.

Climbing Jackmanii Clematis

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