Jen, In Real Life. Seriously

Currently | January

Currently 6:00 AM

Watching: Dark on Netflix. (Side note: I read the subtitles through most of the episodes then realized they dubbed it in English. Tried it and was so thrown off because I'd gotten used to each character's real voice that I ended up switching it back to German. At least a learned a bit of the language in the process.)

Listening: Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey

Reading: Sleeping Beauties (finished), A List of Cages, Truly Madly Guilty

Eating: sweet potato hash for days!

Thinking: the PNW this summer sounds like a great idea

Planning: A new venture :)

Wishing: the USPS would quit screwing around with my mail

Working: on a FODMAP diet plan (insert meh face here)

Buying: Fresh tulips for the coffee table

Loving: Primal Kitchen's dressings. *drools* Greek is my fave!

Goals print found here.

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Book List | January

Book List 6:00 AM

I've been wanting to do a monthly book review for a while and since it's the new year, I figured now would be a good time to start. I managed 3 books this month, which if a fair amount for me. I can add them to my Day Zero list. Here's what I read this month:

Sleeping Beauties: A Novel by Stephen King

This is my first Stephen King novel. I know, I know. I'm late to the game. I could not put this book down. To the point where I may have ignored Rick a teensy tiny bit a few times while he was trying to talk to me while I was reading. Sorry, honey! Anyway, Sleeping Beauties centers around a women's prison and is about this weird phenomenon that causes a weird cotton like substance to start cocooning itself around women all around the world once they fall asleep. Oh yeah, and they don't wake up. If you enjoy sci-fi/mystery, you'll like this one.

A List of Cages by Robin Roe

Oh man, this book. It look me a bit to get into it because it jumps characters a bit but once I was in, I was in. It's about two teenage boys, Adam & Julian and it's just heartbreaking and heartwarming all in one. I definitely might have cried a few times. (Plus Robin liked one of my posts on Instagram so I'm kinda famous now.)

Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes

This book is actually a collection of short stories, the longest being Paris For One. I love all of Jojo's books so it was no surprise I liked this one as well. It's about a girl who gets stood up by her boyfriend on their trip to Paris so she hangs out for the weekend and meets a dashing young French waiter. Que the romance. A good quick read.

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

For the life of me, I just couldn't get into this book. I don't know why. This is the second attempt at reading it and I manage a few chapters and just put it down. Maybe I'll give it another go next month.

Next up:

Starting The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Walls, Jeannette (March 1, 2005) Hardcover and The Whistler: A Novel by John Grisham this week.

What books have you guys been reading lately that you couldn't put down?

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Commit | Week 4

Commit 6:00 AM

Last week wasn't so bad as far as getting shit done. I did go through my clothes and I have two bags to launder and decide what's going to consignment and what's getting donated. I have a large flat rate box FULL of scrapbooking supplies that I don't want anymore. However, I still have more stuff to go through. I'll probably list some small flat rate boxes soon. They'll be filled with Studio Calico kit accouterments, alphas, chipboard, wood veneer items and more so keep an eye out if you're interested. As for Lilly's birthday quilt, the fabric is still sitting in a pile. I need to break out the ironing board and get all of the creases out so I can start cutting strips. I'm off tomorrow so maybe I'll get a good chunk of it done then.

Here's my list for this week:

1. Go through walk-in closet. Get rid of anything I haven't worn the past year. Take to consignment/donate.

2. Start sewing Lilly's quilt together.

3. Stick to meal plan. NO cheating!

Hope you guys have a great week. Can't believe it's almost February!

o__O

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Friday Five | Week 4

Friday Five 6:00 AM

1. Every taco deserves a good Triceratops. Seriously, I need one.

2. Hollywood Reporter sat down with Ellen Pompeo. This is the article that resulted. Yaaaaaas Queen! She slays, she slays.

3. Have you guys checked out @theboywhobakes on Instagram? Edd is killing my get fit vibes.

4. I want to rent this Airbnb house in Jackson Bay, New Zealand. Mmmkay?

5. And because everyone can relate to spam emails, I leave you this.

Pixies poster found here.

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Commit | Week 3

Commit 6:00 AM

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I did so-so last week. While I didn't get any of my cruise album done, I did get to work on my Project Life album, so a win there. Sugar was a bust as it was my boss's birthday and we had cake (I only had a small slice.) And while I technically didn't make a list of log ins and passwords, I did download the Keeper app and started importing my stuff there.

Here's my list for this week:

1. Go through my dresser and get rid of anything I haven't worn in the past year. Bring it to consignment/donate.

2. Go through scrapbooking stuff I don't use and create small stuffed flat-rate boxes for sale. Cheap!

3. Cut strips of fabric for Lilly's quilt.

Hope you guys have a great week!

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Friday Five | Week 3

Friday Five 6:00 AM

Johnny Ninos does it again with his gorgeous gold and diamond barnacle ring stack. I've been not-so-secretly coveting his pieces FOREVER.

Hey Potterheads, have you seen what's coming soon?

I've been devouring books lately and this printed quote pretty much sums up my relationship with books.

Valentine's Day is right around there corner! Astel posted a FREE Puppy Love Valentine's Day clipart set. It's perfect for those of you who are creating your own Valentines!

I'm absolutely blown away by these transformations by The Power of Makeup. (Probably because I'm crap at doing it - gimme some mascara and chapstick and I'm good.) One day I'd love to have my hair and makeup professionally done. Hmmm, my birthday is right around the corner...

Florence + The Machine poster found here.

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Unboxing | Studio Calico Mega Sale Haul

Scrapbooking 6:00 PM

Back in December I received an email from Studio Calico about a huge sale they were having. Usually I just stick with my monthly kits but figured I'd head over to see what was on sale. Super glad I did, as most items were 90% off. Yes, NINETY percent! My UPS guy delivered my haul today and before I ripped into it, I set up my tripod and phone to document that craziness that is about to be unboxed. You guys, I got SO MUCH STUFF. I'm seriously drooling over everything! I've always heard that if you're in a creative rut to go through your stash of supplies. Apparently ordering new stuff works as well!

I have two birthdays this week and have already put two of the birthday cards to good use. I won't have to buy another card all year. For any occasion.