Currently: July

Hello, hello! As I'm writing this I've already done about four loads of laundry. Disinfected our house, AND treated the little for lice. Yup. You read that correctly. I had hoped that we'd be spared from having to deal with lice since I took some preventative steps & it being summer there's limited contact with other kids. I normally spray Emery's hair twice a week with tea tree oil, and I keep her hair up for the most part when around other children. But I guess we were just shit out of luck though because she still got them. Thankfully, it wasn't as bad as what I originally thought it would be. So, now I'm writing this in between loads of laundry, and hair treatments. My own included because chances are that I've got them as well. Anywho, I'll go more into this later. I might even review one of the products we're using, which is considered safe & nontoxic, for you guys. With school right around the corner it might be something some of you parents might be interested in learning more about? For now, let's just jump right into the currently post for July.

Playing: I've been in a bit of a music slump. So I rarely listen to much, and if I do it's usually a random playlist that's generated by Spotify. However, Lorde's new album is amazing and one of my favorite go to's these days. I know it's been out for a little while now, but it's one of those albums that took me a bit to really get into. NOT because it was bad, because it's not. Melodrama is actually really amazing, and to me so much more different than her last album. I felt like I needed to be somewhere quite to really appreciate, and enjoy the masterpiece I was listening to. I'm a mom though so that shit rarely happens. But when it did...oh my... it was amazing. If you haven't checked it out yet, do it! It has a track in it for everyone, and the transition from one song to the next is just so fluid & perfect. I love getting to listen to an album that seems to be this long continuous story. Before I know it the album is over, and I'm left feeling like I should play it all over again. This album definitely does that for me. So enjoy. And you're welcome.

Reading: I have a few books on my list for this month. I have some catching up to do. Right now I'm currently pushing through "Evelyn, After" by Victoria Helen Stone. Yes, this is a book I had started a few months ago. I made it about 20% in when I realized that the subject matter was just entirely too much for me. It hit a few spots that still felt like wounds, and brought a lot of shit back up. So, I put it down. And honestly, I hadn't picked up a book since. But recently, I decided to give it another shot. It's been a slow start, but I can now read the pages without wanting to cry. Progress folks! I've also started re-reading PUNK 57 by Penelope Douglas. I enjoy many of her books, and when this one was released on my birthday last year I bought it without hesitation. I read it in one sitting, enjoyed the characters, but I never got around to reviewing it. So, I'm giving it another go so that I can actually post a review on it for you guys. Since I enjoyed it the first time I have no doubt that I'll enjoy it the second time around too. Wish me luck! 

Blog Post: Since, I love books it's no surprise that I enjoy book blogs too. When I'm going through a bit of a rut I normally turn to these blogs for a bit of inspiration. That little bit of extra something I need to pick something new, and jump right in. The other day I was browsing through recommended blogs when I came across "Steph The Bookworm". Now, not only does she talk about books but she also blogs about her life! One of her posts that I enjoyed the most recently is "I Hate Swimming (but I'm Diving In)". I could totally relate to how she felt! Last weekend alone I squeezed my jiggly self into a bathing suit because my daughter, and her friends wanted to go to the pool. Did I want to go at first? No. Was I comfortable when I got there? Not really. But I chose to say "Fuck it" and take the plunge. Before too long I didn't even care if my cellulite was in full display, or if my thighs were clapping because I honestly didn't give a shit. We had a blast! We jumped in, we swam, and we went down the water slide. But I totally get it that fear. Insecurities are a bitch. For some of us parents the only way we ever look passed any of it is because of our children. And Steph gets that! So, if you get a chance, go check out her blog. Say hello, and read some of her reviews! You won't be disappointed. 

Watching: Ohhh, you guys. I am shook. SHOOK I tell ya. I think I'm using that term correctly. Maybe? Eh. Who cares? A few weekends ago I was feeling really crummy. I had a headache, and I could not for the life of me fall asleep. So, I decided to look through my watchlist on Netflix, and browse some of my older selections. Read: movies that are rated mature so I can't watch them if my daughter is awake. That's when I came across "Blue is the Warmest Color". Now, I love me a good foreign film, y'all. But before you go clicking the play button, and in the spirit of full disclosure this is a French film with English subtitles about a lesbian couple. They do have some pretty intense, and technically graphic sex scenes in this film too. However, if none of those things bother you I highly recommend this film. It made me laugh, cry, and it gave me all of the feels. Now, there was a lot of controversy surrounding this film due to how it was made, the subject matter, and the director. It was adapted from a graphic novel, and the author has gone on record to say that this film was missing lesbians on set. It's also a rather long movie, clocking in at almost three hours, with no score. But it is so worth the watch. I might even dedicate a whole post to this film to give you guys some more information, and to just gush about how much I love it. Anywho, just go watch it. Or if you've already seen it tell me if you loved or hated it, and why. Let's discuss! Social media links are all above so hit me up. 

Phone App: Have any of you heard of Snapfish? Yes? No? Maybe? Well, if you haven't they are a photo printing website. They do everything from pictures, cards, mouse pads, phone cases, mugs, and a lot of other cool stuff. They're also really affordable, and you know me: I love things that can fit into my budget! Now, what some of you may not know is that they have a phone app you can use to import photos from Instagram, your camera roll, and Facebook. Once you download their app, and sign into your account you get 100 free 4x6 prints each month for an entire year! How cool is that?! You do still pay for shipping, but that's hardly ever more than five bucks for me. Now, if you use those 100 prints up you can still take advantage of the sales/discounts they offer, and pick up in-store locally (CVS, Walgreens, or Wal-Mart). It's fast, easy, and the and the delivery time isn't horrible. Since my nephew has finally arrived, and I've gotten a lot of pictures of him, this months free prints will be going towards that! I've been using them for over seven years now, and they do a really great job! So definitely check this app out if you're into having keepsakes, or just want an affordable way to get your photographs developed.

And that concludes the currently for this month. If you have any other suggestions be sure to drop me a line either on here, or other social media outlets. Links are all at the top. I'm always on the look out for new artists, films, or books so I'm totally open to recommendations. Until the next post, Happy Friday folks!!