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Currently // October 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

I’m aware that this is being back-dated. I had this post ready to go and thought I had it scheduled for Tuesday of this week. However, when I got on today (Wednesday) to schedule a few upcoming posts I realized I had selected the wrong date. In fact, I had selected an entirely different month too. Pregnancy brain in full effect, y’all. Anyway, this post will appear today, but I'm dating it for Tuesday. Now, without further ado, here is the “Currently” post for the month.

Listening: A lot of Zach Bryan and Treaty Oak Revival. I select the “Zach Bryan Mix” playlist on Spotify and roll with it. A lot of new stuff has just been putting me in a funk. I can’t seem to find much that I like so I stick with what I do.

Reading: Nothing. I tried to push through and finish “It Starts With Us” by Colleen Hoover, but life has kept me pretty busy. Any downtime I get, I nap. That said, I enjoyed the part that I did read so I’m hopeful that soon, I’ll find a few others that I can jump into. And fingers crossed that I will eventually finish this dang book.

Watching: "Agatha All Along". It’s October, and I couldn’t let it go by without watching something about witches, magick, and a bit of superhero powers. While we normally stick to classics like “Hocus Pocus,” “Halloween Town,” “Practical Magic,” “Casper,” or anything by Tim Burton this year, Agatha caught my attention. Though, as a Catholic, I did skip most of the Ouji Board/Possession episode (ep. 5 if you’re curious). So far, it's been pretty good. However, I'm interested in seeing where they take the storyline because it could either get better or take a nosedive. We shall see.

‘Casting: I have my regular podcasts that I listen to but occasionally I’ll listen to an episode or two of “Climbing Gold” with Alex Honnold. One day I watched the documentary Free Solo and it gave me intense anxiety. But it wasn’t the bad kind, it was more like excitement mixed with a bit of fear. I was immediately fascinated by what Alex was setting out to accomplish. As I watched other rock-climbing documentaries it became very apparent that these athletes are some of the strongest (mentally and physically) people in the world. And I find them to be really interesting. I also enjoy listening to Alex and hearing his take on things. But it's also pretty neat to hear him talk about how his mind works. While we may not always have the same views, I still enjoy what he has to say. So, if you ever want to dip your toes into the rock-climbing world I highly recommend checking out his podcast.

And that concludes the “Currently” post for this month. If you have any suggestions, be sure to drop me a line either here or on any of my other social media pages. Links are all at the top. I'm always looking for new artists, films, podcasts, or books too. So, I'm open to recommendations if you have them. Until the next post, Happy Tuesday, y’all! ❤

Currently // July 2024

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

This summer has flown by quickly and the beginning of the school year is right around the corner. I’ve already had two meetings with my daughter’s principal. A lengthier post to come. I’m hoping that the new principal and new(ish) superintendent can make much-needed changes within the next year. We've considered transferring Emery to another school, but she's not a fan of that idea so we're trying to compromise. Other than that not much is going on. I have to make a final decision on my name change within the next few days, which has been rough. In two weeks we take Emery back to school shopping which I dread because of how many stops we have to make. The mall is no longer the one-stop shop it used to be. We've also been browsing houses on the market, with no real plan. That said, I've requested a meeting with a mortgage broker and lending company to go over our current options, and budget, and possibly make some goals for the future. Then starting in August we have to make a switch to our sleep schedule since the upcoming start time at Emery's school has been moved up to 7:25 AM. Yikes, right? Anyway, those are the little happenings going on for us at the moment. Now, without further ado, here is the “Currently” post for the month.

Listening: Nothing. Music is just not happening for me right now. When I do feel like listening to something I tend to stick to my oldies, but goodies playlists: 90s Hits, Youth Group Throwback, and Chaos Anthems.

Reading: Nothing. Not even going to pretend I’m trying either. NOTHING has piqued my interest. And I’ve started so many different books from different genres. I’ve even tried audiobooks. But nothing sticks. So, I’ve decided to not force it. Maybe one day I’ll get back into it, but right now, it’s just not in the cards for me.

Watching: The Tour de France on Peacock. Y’all, last year I watched the documentary series, “Tour de France: Unchained” and I was fascinated. Then last month, season 2 was released and I binged it in a day. I loved it! If you don’t know much about cycling, you should give this series a watch. If anything, just to see what it’s all about. Because, y’all, there is so much more to it than riding a bicycle over long distances. Anyway, this year’s Tour de France started on June 29 and I have been glued to it from day one.

‘Casting: A few podcasts are on rotation. More specifically, Catholic podcasts. I usually start my day with “Blessed is She Daily Devotions”. Then move on to “The God Minute.” But one of the newer podcasts that I’ve started listening to is, “The Saints” by The Merry Beggars. It brings stories of Saints to life with voice actors. It’s great for both adults and kids. I highly recommend it if learning more about Saints is something you are interested in.

And that concludes the “Currently” post for this month. If you have any suggestions, be sure to drop me a line either here or on any of my other social media pages. Links are all at the top. I'm open to recommendations if you have them. Until the next post, Happy Tuesday, y’all! ❤

Currently // April 2024

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The school year is starting to wind down, and you can tell that my kid is ready. For me, work is steadily chucking along. Corey and a friend have partnered on a new business - so he’s been working the equivalency of two jobs. I haven’t been feeling well lately and after a recent appointment, I was told to hit pause on any strenuous exercise and running. And let's just say that it’s impacted my mental health and energy levels all around. I do have an upcoming follow-up appointment with my doctor, and here’s hoping for good news. Anyway, without further ado, here is the “Currently” post for the month.

Listening: Right now, I prioritize other stuff, so when it comes to music selections I tend to rely on Spotify-generated playlists. Right now I’m listening to “Top Christian & Gospel”. It’s nice and light. Perfect for my commute to work, and back home.

Reading: Technically this could fit under listening because I've been listening to an audiobook. It’s called “Daughter of the Moon Goddess” by Sue Lynn Tan. I’m almost halfway through. However, I will say I have taken a bit of a pause because this is what I listened to on solo runs. And well, here’s hoping I’m able to pick it back up soon.

Watching: I watch multiple Asian dramas at a time. However, there was a brief pause due to several upcoming releases that hadn’t been put out yet. So, during that break, I started watching true crime shows again. I just finished “Homicide: New York” on Netflix and I thought it was fantastic! I really hope they continue it, even if it’s in another city.

‘Casting: Not much in this area to report. I did discover that one of the slow-living ladies I’m subscribed to on YouTube has started her own podcast: Wholehearted Podcast. I’ve listened to two episodes, and while I think she’s doing a great job, the length of each episode is a bit much for me. I tend to retain more when episodes are shorter in length. Otherwise, it’s a great podcast.