Three Things...

1. I placed a small order for a few things from Hobonichi and I’m excited to get them later this week. Of course the one cover I wanted is sold out everywhere, so that’s disappointing. Then again do I really need a green plastic notebook cover?

2. I keep hearing about The Whisper Man on Netflix. I have to watch it this week!

3. I treated myself to a Paper Republic trifold in the green leather for my birthday and it was finally shipped out. Unfortunately, I thought I had corrected my new mailing address for both shipping and billing - only billing was corrected. So, my order was delivered to my old address and looks like that’s a loss for me. So disappointing! I feel so dumb that I didn’t catch the mistake sooner. I tried getting UPS to change it and they got the correction, but it was too late I guess. And apparently, the woman who bought the old house felt the need to keep my order instead of return to sender. So, yeah, that rots. 

Anyhow, that’s three things so far this week. Wishing you all a great rest of the week. Happy reading!

Monday Musings...

It definitely feels like a manic Monday. Ugh. Woke up too early and now anxiety has settled in. I went for a walk thinking it would help, but it didn't. My brain is just too jumbled right now and I can feel the day slipping away from me and it's barely 8am. 

I cut my hair short. It's a bob and it's cute, but I'm still trying to adjust to it. I needed a change and I do feel so much lighter now. 

I'm on my last Shari Lapena book and so far, I'm not so sure about this one. 

Hobonichi planners go on sale later tonight. I already pre-ordered the Winnie the Pooh weeks on eBay. I'm still not sure if I will order anything else - I really do want to keep it simple next year. 

Since, I'm feeling anxious, I plan on taking it slowly today. I will put on my headphones and listen to something nostalgic like REM or Natalie Merchant. And, I will just try and get as much done as I can.

I keep trying to distract myself by my reorganizing my stickers and it isn't working. I have too many and wind up feeling overwhelmed. Ugh. 

I really should clean up desk - the mess is adding to my anxiety. That's probably why I'm thinking of starting a new planner for fall. 

Anyhow, wishing you all a great Monday. Happy reading!

My Friday Five...

1. I've just started this lovely:

2. Acid reflux is the worst. Ack! Stress is making my acid unbearable lately. Tums are my new best friend. Ugh.

3. Apartment hunting is fun-ish. I like to daydream about how I would decorate, but the price listings are ridiculous for the amount of space. Yikes!

4. Hallmark movies are getting more and more ridiculous. Like, unbelievable storytelling that has me rolling my eyes every few minutes. And yet, I keep watching. 

5. Dolly. She is missed and loved. May she rest in peace. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. Happy reading!

Monday Musings...

I can't seem to stop reading Shari Lapena's books and have been stuck in one all weekend. 

Also, I'm rewatching Psych and cracking up each episode. Love a show that makes me laugh so hard I cry.

Too much anxiety and stress lately has me feeling low, so I am writing it out and really trying hard not to let it get me any more down. Ugh.

I'm off to run errands, but just wanted to say hi and wish you all a lovely week. Happy reading!

My Friday Five...

1. I'm on a Shari Lapena reading jag. For some reason they are what I am craving right now. So, I'm currently enmeshed in this lovely:

2.  I saw this post talking about how we all never seem to go outside anymore and spending nearly 95% of our time indoors. Yikes! So, I've started walking in the morning. And, I am loving it. Especially, because the heat doesn't seem to hit until after 9am. 

3. Last night I was watching a vlog and this woman was talking about a life/business coach she hired after turning 35 and canceling her wedding. She says it's helped her tremendously and she's now the happiest she has ever been. From what she shared, it sounded like a lot of the work was about her figuring out what she wanted for herself and also acknowledging her accomplishments each week. Oh, and journaling every day. Makes me think I need to be more intentional with my journaling and focus more on what I want instead of what I don't want. 

4. I love when I go out to run errands and the music being played in shops and diners is some of my favorite - Stevie Wonder, REM, Sade, Spin Doctors, etc. Feels like blasts from the past. 

5. I am a sticker hoarder and I am tired of it. I'm planning on going through all of them and only keeping my absolute favorites and getting rid of the rest. So, if that means keeping 20 stickers out of a thousand, then so be it. Also, I need to stop buying stickers. Ugh. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. Happy reading!