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Reading – Magazines still, but looking for new recipe inspiration for the family. I’m on a “make everything yourself” kick and buying less and less processed foods. I’ve been getting better about making things homemade instead of popping something frozen into the oven/microwave. My husband and kids are big pizza fans, so I’m looking for a great fresh pizza dough recipe. Anyone have one they’d like to share?
Writing – Lots of lists (To Do, Grocery, Meal Planning)
Listening – Depeche Mode (Policy of Truth) & Coldplay- Atlas. This is in addition to some of the random downloads from this week (Digital Underground (Humpty Dance), The Outfield (Your Love) and Chicago (If you Leave me Now).
Thinking – We made a great decision putting Graham in soccer. He loves it, the league is fantastic and I think it will be some fun, Friday night fun for our family. It was so nice to see so many young families (our age) and some of the kids classmates from school.
Smelling – Chesapeake Bay Candle- Cinnamon Roll. I think I’m pretty much over Yankee Candle’s and have a love for Chesapeake Bay Candles & Bath and Body Works Candles. I feel they burn cleaner and smell awesome!
Wishing – Tim can get though the next 2 weeks and get some adequate sleep. He’s tremendously busy with school and getting little to no sleep. You can guess how fun it is at our house-he’s usually a grump when he’s tired. I’ve been trying to be a good wife (keeping hot water in the tea pot all the time for hot tea and making sure there is something in the fridge that he can heat up quickly when he has time to break).
Hoping – My parents came make the trip here soon. Would love for a long weekend too….that way they can be here for Friday night soccer. I just talked with them a bit ago and they made reservations to come down for Thanksgiving which makes me SO HAPPY!!!!!
Wearing – Lululemon Skinny Will Pants (my favorite) and an Old Navy Long sleeve. It’s a high of 67 and it was 50 degrees this morning.
Loving – That the temperatures were 47 yesterday morning. Fall weather is my favorite
Wanting – To be better about following through. I make plans, sign up for things or commit myself to something and I continually back out. Like the Hokie 5K I signed up to run today…and didn’t go to.
Needing – To try some new recipes for myself. I was thinking of following a vegetarian lifestyle, but after doing some research the last few days and knowing how I’ve been feeling the last few months, I think it may not be the best for me. Being Anemic, and not having enough Iron in my Diet from no meat isn’t really good. Plus, I don’t want to take tons and tons of vitamins and supplements. I’d rather get my vital nutrients from food (good & healthy foods, of course).
Feeling – Happy! I’m ready for the changing of the seasons and the Fall / Winter holidays.
Clicking – On Target.com this morning and snagging a Phillip Lim for Target bag.
Be sure to head over to Lauren’s blog and see what other bloggers are up to this Sunday!
Sunday Currently {18}
What a busy week it is been. School started this past Wednesday (9/4) for both kids and I must say I’m happy to be back into the routine of car lines, drop off’s and getting lunches made.
Reading: Magazines. That seems to be the trend lately, right? Week after week I’m reading the same thing. I’m so behind and I cannot wait for all the fall issues to be coming out. This is my favorite season!
Writing: lists, lists, lists. School started this week and there seems to be something else the kids need.
Listening: music playlists that I made last year when we first got to Blacksburg (Imagine Dragons, Lumineers). Don’t laugh but I was enjoying the soundtracks for
the first two Twilight movies – great music!
Thinking: I need to get out more and be 31…not 61. One of my friends that I have met here in Blacksburg invites me out all the time and I make it out about 50% of the time.
Smelling: gym sweat….gross, I know. I’m at the gym right now so it’s to be expected.
Wishing: Soccer is successful for Graham this year. We signed him up when he was 3 and he was not ready. He did t ball this spring and loved it. He’s 5now so I think soccer will be good.
While we are on the subject, do any of you remember playing organized sports at 3? What’s the push to make our kids grow up so fast?
Hoping: We get our morning routine down to a science this week. I am a perpetual planner and ready for the morning the night before. Those last 20
minutes before getting everyone in the car are insane.
Wearing: Gapfit Gfast leggings, Lululemon cool racerback and Nikes….gym attire.
Loving: that fall lineups are starting soon. I have to admit, I find myself turning into my dad and watching less network tv and more news. Movies
never happen anymore. I have the time for 1/2 hr shows….I can’t sit still and I’m constantly pausing.
Also that Tim took graham to the Virginia Tech vs. Western Carolina football game yesterday and they stayed the entire time. Graham had a blast,
decided he liked being in the club (season club ticket holders) and loved the experience. I’ve been waiting years for them to have something they enjoy doing together.
Wanting: a new brown satchel….something I can use for years-not for just this season.
Needing: some new meal ideas for lunches (kids). I have one kid who will eat anything and all the good things (fruits/veggies) that I give him. My
oldest, is a challenge.
Feeling: awake and alert-ready to start my Sunday.
Clicking: Pinterest a lot for some new recipe inspiration.
Be sure to head over to Lauren’s blog and see what other bloggers are up to this Sunday!
The Old Line State
Born and raised, I hail from Maryland. If you haven’t been or already know, the food, the culture, the history, the sites and the scenery are like no other. We have all 4 seasons (sometimes to the extreme and sometimes average) and we have a mix of coastal towns, mountains, farmland and city living (Baltimore and DC Suburbs).
Both sides of our family are in Maryland, while we are presently living in Virginia. While this situation is only temporary, it’s still unsure if we will go back (and put our house up for sale) or if we will move on somewhere else (wherever husband gets a job teaching at a 4 year University – keeping my fingers crossed for the South 🙂 ).
Are you linking up with Jenni from Story of My Life and her Blogtember Challenge?
Blogtember
Remember the Blog Everyday in May Challenge by Jenni from Story of My Life?
Blogtember is another one of those challenges and I’m excited to take part in it!
Will you be Blogging Everyday in September (3rd-30th)?
Sunday Currently {17}
The weather has been phenomenal the last few days and I can’t help but get SO excited for the upcoming Fall season. Back to school, pumpkin spiced/flavored everything, change of color in nature and the cool weather just makes me so happy. I hope you all have been enjoying this weather as well. Before we know it, Instagram will be flooded with pumpkin patch pictures and Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte’s.
Reading – Still catching up on magazines. I seriously have a pile of magazines (Aug / Sept) that is about 6 inches thick to catch up on. I’m normally better about it, but with traveling and trying to get ready for school for everyone, there hasn’t been a lot of down time.
Writing – Some handwritten notes (catching up with some friends) , grocery and to-do lists. If I don’t write it down, it will be forgotten. I always tell Tim to NOT tell me his schedule for a given week (month) but to write it down.
Listening – To the sounds of the kids playing with their trains. I was starting to think they were outgrowing their train fascination, but it’s still here and they love them. Train sounds (from the kids) are heard in this house often.
Thinking – about school and/or work. I decided to not take classes this semester – mostly because I’m not mentally prepared to start a class tomorrow after not being home and not having the time to read up ahead of time. Also, I’d like to see if I can find something very part time around here that is suitable for a stay at home mom who has mornings free (both kids in school – 1 all day, the other everyday in the mornings).
Smelling – bleach – did some cleaning today.
Wishing – My husband a great start to the new school year. This is a very important year for him and hoping to achieve his goal of having his PhD by August 2014. He is also going to be doing some teaching and has a graduate assistantship this semester so he’s going to be on campus often as well as his office downstairs.
Hoping – To enjoy the last week of summer vacation with the kids before the craziness of the school year begins. Believe me….going back to school is my favorite time of year – I think I love it more than summer.
Wearing – Gap Skinny crops and a navy boatneck from Ann Taylor. Pretty standard.
Loving – That Fall is around the corner!!!! I wish it could be Fall year round. Blacksburg is a pretty impressive place for the Fall too – absolutely gorgeous.
Wanting – to get some new jeans and leggings for fall / winter. Also thinking I need a few new staple solid pieces. I think “some” trendy things are cute, but I stick with Classic looks. Always have, always will.
Needing – To keep the grocery bill within a budget this month. I HAVE to be better with this.
Feeling – a little achy in my arms as I was doing some scrubbing this morning.
Clicking – on some new healthy living, healthy recipe and fitness blogs.
Be sure to head over to Lauren’s blog and see what other bloggers are up to this Sunday!
Six Things
I was tagged by Sarah, The Quixotic Chica, to complete 6 Questions. Doing most of this in the car and in the middle of traveling, I wasn’t able to give it my full attention, but wanted to make sure to keep up with the post.
What book or movie best describes how you view life?
I don’t think my life resembles any such thing, but I’ve always dreamed of living the life of Kathleen Kelley (Meg Ryan) in You’ve Got Mail. I always loved the apartment, her business, her clothes and her cuteness.
Lets talk brunch, what would you order from one of DC finest?
It’s been years since I’ve been to DC for anything. I used to like this quaint little cafe in H
Georgetown called News Cafe. They had the most amazing salads. For some reason, I feel like it is not there anymore.
Tell us about a time you surprised yourself (good or bad).
I ran my 1st 5k last April (2012) and I completed it in 27:29 which was a little more than a 7 minute mile for each of the 3. I didn’t realize I had pushed and aim hat quick. I came in 3rd in my age group of 30-39 which I had just entered after turning 30 a few weeks earlier.
If you could live in a different time period, what would it be and why?
The 50’s and 60’s were always fascinating time periods I feel (culturally, musically, socially).
What gives you inspiration?
When I have so e quiet, alone time. I can get the most done without any distractions.
Quick, what is the last thing you googled?
Thesis kind of funny….Kristin Cavaleri hairstyles. I was showing Tim a few ways I wanted my hair to look when it gets to a certain length and I recently saw a few pinned photos on Pinterest.
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Sunday Currently {16}
Hope everyone is having a great week. We are just getting back into VA and ready to start the week.
Reading- stacks of magazines. With all the traveling we’ve been doing back and forth between Maryland in July and August I haven’t had much time to sit down and enjoy.
Writing- lists for back to school. All the main stuff has been purchased (school supplies), but still need to get some clothes for the kids and for Tim (he will be a TA this semester).
Listening- to Keane (hopes and dreams)…our favorite album. Also we’ve been listening to a Michael Jackson greatest hits CD. Graham’s favorite song is Rock With You.
Thinking- I like these quick trips back home (Friday-Sunday) rather than week to two week trips. Much easier to pack.
Smelling- McDonald’s food in the car (gross)….Tim and the kids were hungry.
Wishing- my folks come Into town in the next few weeks. I haven’t been to a Virginia Tech game in 2 years (crazy) and I would love to go to one this year.
Hoping- for continued progress with my mother in law. She suffered a stroke a few weeks ago and she is making remarkable improvement everyday.
Wearing- jeans, tank and a North Face jacket (lightweight)
Loving- that I got to spend some time with my parents this weekend. It was nice to treat them to lunch.
Needing- for the school year and our busy school routine to begin again.
Feeling- awake and alert. I had a great workout this morning and it just set the tone for the day.
Clicking- as soon as I get home, the Gap online sale.
Don’t forget to visit Lauren’s blog and catch up on Sunday Currently from other bloggers. Hope you all have a great week!