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taking stock : march

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Oh March, you are a nasty beast. It’s when I want Spring so bad but mother nature is not done with throwing snow, ice and cold temperatures our way. March is not over yet, but I’m over with it. Bring on the April showers and let’s take time to take stock:

Inspired by
My bestie Sarah who teaches high school kids. I know I complain A LOT about the teacher’s union, excessive (and mostly unnecessary) school closures, PD days, the school year calendar … on and on and on … BUT when Sarah tells me about her day, it blows my mind! She’s a rockstar – trust me, or just walk down the streets of Halifax with her and see if for yourself =  at least 5 kids will give her a shout-out. Totally jealous. 

Reading
I finally (it took me 6 months) finished A Little Life. It was beautiful but devastating and I had to take many breaks. I am now reading The Nest, which seems to be less heartbreaking.

Listening to
S•Town (Podcast) – who isn’t this week? Mike and I started listening to Trevor Noah’s Born A Crime on the drive to Sunday River. It’s our first attempt at a co-listen audiobook and we’re loving it. It’s also my bookclub read and I’m glad I went with the audio version because his narration is awesome.

Watching 
I want to be watching Big Little Lies but I’m not (yet!). I flew through Riverdale (so good!) and am now waiting patiently for the next episode. Also, can someone please point me in the direction of the Love Actually reunion?

Thinking about
David’s birthday in April. The big 8.  

Dreaming of
Pies – this summer. I want to make a lot of pies. Peach, cherry, rhubarb, key lime…

Eating/Drinking
Had a bout of gastro last weekend so I’m not into food or drinks right now – it’s mostly been toast and honey + tea.

Buying  
New earphones – I lost sound in my right earphone which makes me run on a tilt.

Embracing 
Physio. Must fix this groin problem asap! Yesterday she put me on the treadmill and filmed me running, from behind, in slow motion. This was something I did not enjoy watching. Call me crazy, but I don’t mind dry needling. 

Loving 
Lakes. I plan to spend more time around and in lakes this summer. 

Wanting 
A handheld vacuum. I think it will be a game changer… but I am too lazy to research if the Dyson is worth the price. Please offer reviews/advice.

How about you? Do you stop and take stock of life lately? 

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taking stock : february

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februaryHappy Pancake Tuesday and good riddance February! I must say however, February has been pretty good – it flew by (probably because we were away form a good part of it) and with March Break right around the corner, I feel like I got this whole winter thing under control. Turns out, embracing winter works! Let’s take time to take stock:

Inspired by
We’re watching a lot of athletes doing cool stuff on YouTube these days. Last night I introduced David to the King of Kosak! Jean-Luc Brassard

Reading
I just started Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

Listening to
Missing Richard Simmons (Podcast) – I didn’t realize he was missing… It is a fascinating and sad listen. Thanks Anna!

Watching 
I watched 10 episodes of Divorce on the plane and it reminded me that I love Sarah Jessica Parker. It was an intense month for movies – I watched +20 in less than 30 days.

Thinking about
A good song for my leg of the Cabot Trail Relay. Suggestions?

Dreaming of
Spring. A little warmer. A little closer to Summer.

Eating/Drinking
Granola and yogurt right now. And good news, wine seems to be okay again. 

Buying  
A special gift for my sister’s big 4o coming up.

Embracing 
Time time with friends before they leave.

Loving 
Lunch dates. Call me.

Wanting 
Time to take a course or two online.

How about you? Do you stop and take stock of life lately? 

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taking stock : january

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It is Blue Monday. How are y’all handling it?

I’m cold and it feels like -16C outside but when the temperature goes low, I go high!

Literally: Yesterday, on the drive home from the ski hill, I saw a plug for these mittens in a magazine and I think I am going to order a pair. I my mom and I have (self-diagnosed) Raynauds and this winter has been especially miserable. Most mornings I can barely unlock the door when I come home from a walk and I was in tears at the gas pump a few weeks ago when I couldn’t get my hands to work. It is not a fun way to live so instead of feeling down about the situation, I am going to invest in feeling sensation in my fingers again.

Mentally: I am taking stock. Inspired by people online: (here and here) I thought it’d be fun to fill in the blanks:

January Twenty Seventeen

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Admiring 
My sister and all the women marching in Washington on January 21.

Watching 
Movies. I need to watch more movies. The Oscar nominees will be announced in 8 days and I already know I am wayyyyy behind. I did see La La Land and loved it! 

Reading
Follow me on Goodreads – it’s where all the cool kids hang

Thinking about  
The idea of shifting my work schedule next school year to accommodate after school with David.

Listening to
Podcasts. I really enjoyed CBC’s Missing & Murdered: Who Killed Alberta Williams

Dreaming of
Summer and family holidays.

Eating
I had ladkas this weekend – amazing! I need to get into cooking as I am feeling uninspired right now.

Drinking  
Tea is my favourite thing right now. Not red wine, I keep getting headaches.

Buying  
A lot less (it’s January so we’re working on purging over buying)

Wondering if 
A running coach is worth it (thoughts?)

Cringing  
Dealing with my iPhone problems. The damn thing is broken and I need to get it fixed but I have no desire to do so.

Smelling 
Scented candles. At what point did I become the age when you burn scented candles all of the time?

Wearing 
Socks. I got 11 pairs of socks for Christmas.

Embracing 
Henry.

Disliking 
Facebook. I have stopped clicking on links. 

Loving 
Morning walks to school with David and Henry.

Wanting 
In celebration of BLUE MONDAY, I will take this star print shirt please!

How about you? Do you stop and take stock of life lately? 

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