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Reading: Augusten Burroughs, This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't. I say reading, but sadly it’s more adoring my nightstand than actually being read. I went to his book reading a month or so back and bought the book without even a thought. I love his entire collection, so why wouldn’t I love his latest? Well, I started on the first chapter and wasn’t able to get through it. I’m all for self-help books, but I’m at a point in my life where I don’t find personal use for them. At the moment, I’m rather content with life. I need to pick up a book. I LOVE reading. Any suggestions? My favorites are memoirs.

Listening to: Banner Pilot. Loving these guys!!  Listen click here and here

 

Thinking about: “This moment will pass” – a phrase a good friend said to me a couple years ago that has stuck. I’ve just been thinking so much about relishing in the good and focusing to not dwell on the bad.  Time moves quickly, even when it doesn’t feel like it, but then BAM, a year goes by!  Inhale and savor all the good and please, try not to fret over the bad.  

Feeling thankful: Awe, so much here! Two main areas: good people and good things happening with my career. Currently we are hosting Bryan’s friends visiting from Dublin. I was so nervous to meet them. Who am I? The American girl that has been in Bryan’s life since January 2006 who he married while on a vacation visa this past September! I think it’s natural to feel nervous. Friends play a very important role and Bryan for one doesn’t have fair weathered friends – the people in his life are considered family and so loved and cherished, as it naturally should be. I have to say they are an absolute blast! I’m loving spending time getting to know them and thankful that they came! Also, my friend is in from Colorado and I'm really enjoying and appreciative for the time we are getting to spend, in between work and other priorities. Lastly,  good things are happening for me career wise and I’m feeling thankful that my hard work is noticed and rewarded. I'm feeling confident and strong in my career.

 

Eating: FRUIT! Currently in my fridge I have kiwi’s, cherries, strawberries, blueberries and watermelon. I can’t get enough!!

Watching: Best Ink Season 2 - http://best-ink.oxygen.com/category/omniture-sprop5/season-2  Season finale is this week and I’m so excited to see who wins!  I’m a sucker for reality TV, but this one tops all.  And, I’m already plotting tattoo number 4.

 

Loving:  Home. We are a month into our new apartment and my heart is constantly swooning. I love the park across the street. I love the Mexican restaurant around the corner. I love the location. We can easily walk to a couple of our favorite neighborhoods.  I love the open space. I love the windows. I love the quiet tree lined street that we live on. I could rattle off 10 more things I love, but the point is gotten!