Currently...

DISCLAIMER: these are in no particular order. Links are for more info though I'm confident in your searching skills, I thought I'd make it easier. You're welcome. 


Reading: 

In physical book form:

Sarah Wilson's First, We Make the Beast Beautiful

 Ann Dee Ellis's You May Already Be A Winner

America Ferrera's collection of essays in American Like Me: Reflections on life between cultures 

On my Kindle:

Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

In audiobook form: 


Michelle Obama's Becoming

Listening to:

Podcasts:


Recently finished/caught up: 


Watching:

Cloud Atlas 
CW: racism, violence, suicide, sex
This movie deserves it's own post and I'm curious about the book. 



Craving: 

  • Chocolate Frosting...a weakness but oh so good. 
  • Sourdough toast with melted cheddar cheese
  • Coffee in the morning with a touch of creamer. Mmm warm goodness. 
  • Caffeine Free Dr. Pepper. Yes, I know. Absurd. For those times I want bubbles and sugar but not caffeine. 
  • Ice Water. 

Thinking/anxious about:

  • so many things
  • school
  • kids
  • relationships
  • holidays
  • trip prep
  • mailing packages
  • broken sinks & crappy landlords
  • spring semester

Dreaming about: 

  • home ownership
  • grocery delivery
  • writing more earnestly 
  • sleep
  • being done with physical therapy





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