listening to a podcast. Gasp. I know. But only because one of my best friends is podcasting from her job as a foreign correspondent in New Delhi. And yes, it’s in German. I am sorry.
watching all the baseball. The Red Sox are a joy to watch this season. Ok, for me they’re a joy to watch any season, but they had such a good start. (I can’t shut up about it. Sorry, not sorry.)
eating asada burritos from our favorite taqueria. It’s our go-to take-out food and we usually get it once a week. It’s affordable and it always ends up being dinner + next day’s lunch for me (the burritos are huge), which is always a plus. What’s your favorite take-out?
drinking decaf coffee. I am not really affected by caffeine (I think), but J is and since we both had cravings for afternoon/evening coffees lately (for me, it’s really a comfort drink), we’ve tried some decaf and it works.
feeling kinda blah right now. And I can’t even tell you why. Hate that feeling.
looking forward to some girl time with my friend Susi in May. I am so overdue, I can’t even tell you.
going on a work trip to Sonoma Valley soon. I agree, it could be a lot worse. Haha. I am actually looking forward to it.
reading The Witch of Napoli by Michael Schmicker. I like it so far (I am only a few chapters in). I think this is a book I originally got for free through BookBub. I must admit, when their email comes, I always just look if the free books interest me, otherwise I’ll try to get the books at the library.
kinda loving puzzles right now. As if I needed one more competing leisure time activity. (My MIL brought a puzzle when she visited and we finished it together and it was so much fun. I am suspecting that it’s probably just going to be a phase though. As much as I like puzzles, I know myself and I think I will end up choosing something more “productive” – or, if I am honest, something where I can multitask – over doing a puzzle most times.)
stoked that a new Michaels store has opened closer to where I live. It’s the little things, people!
going to a meet-the-baby-shower this weekend. The parents requested new or cherished favorite books to add to the baby’s library and I was thrilled to find a translated version of a German children’s book, The Rainbow Fish, which is a super-cute book with beautiful illustrations. I am fairly certain nobody else will gift this book.
What’s up with you currently?
Heike
April 19, 2018 at 7:47 amThe Rainbow Fish is actually very popular here as well. Our school library has it too.
I hope for you that you are right and nobody else will bring that book.
I love the idea if gifting books for kids.
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ShootingStarsMag
April 19, 2018 at 8:25 amOh, I love The Rainbow Fish. I’m pretty sure I still have my childhood copy. I love that you can get a board book version now though. Sorry you are feeling blah and don’t know why. I understand that – it’s not fun!! I got a puzzle as a gift recently and I really do want to work on it. I haven’t done a puzzle in forever, but yeah, if I’m going to do something “fun” it’s usually reading. lol
-Lauren
Beth
April 19, 2018 at 11:59 amWe did a meet the baby shower with books for my husband’s cousin last Fall and it was so much fun! Such a great way for the family to build their library and the bonus is you get to meet the little one! I’m sorry to hear you are feeling blah, I get those feelings every now and then too. But guess what? All the sunshine you’ve been sending me worked, I finally have nice weather!
Akaleistar
April 19, 2018 at 2:56 pmI shop way too much at Michaels :)
Kate BK
April 19, 2018 at 5:19 pmThe Rainbow Fish was one of my favorite books growing up. Good choice!
Lisa of LiSa’s yarnS
April 20, 2018 at 6:37 amI love The Rainbow Fish. I had no idea it was a German book. I bet no one will bring that book. So many will likely bring board books. It will be nice for the parents to get books for when the baby is older! I got books instead of cards for my baby shower and now Paul has over 70 books!
My favorite take out is arepas. They are GF and sooo good.
san
April 20, 2018 at 10:50 amA library is the best thing you can build for your child, IMHO :) I love that you know that Rainbox Fish.
Charlotte
April 20, 2018 at 9:35 amOh, the Rainbow Fish is such a lovely book–and any addition to any kid’s library! My friend did this at her shower recently, and I thought it was such a great idea.
I have been feeling that way, too. Just in a winter of blahs, because it’s spring but Mother Nature didn’t get the memo yet I guess :) hopefully this passes quickly for us both!
Also I could eat burritos every day of my life and never grow tired of them. They are delicious! Hope you have a lovely weekend, my sweet!! XOXO
Megan @ Meg Go Run
April 20, 2018 at 3:05 pmSuggestion: Listen/watch mindless TV when you puzzle OR listen to podcasts!
suki
April 20, 2018 at 7:10 pmtrying to re-start the blog, but struggling to find my own voice and what i want to write about these days. hoping to find inspiration reading everyone else. :)
san
April 22, 2018 at 8:17 pmOh yay, Suki! Looking forward to reading more from you again.
Stephany
April 21, 2018 at 5:57 amAhhh… I love The Rainbow Fish! I remember reading that to my daycare kids. :) What a great choice!
I love BookBub, but I’m the same way – I only look for books that are on my TBR currently and only buy them if they’re $1.99 or less! Otherwise, I’d have way too many books waiting to be read on my Kindle, haha.
san
April 22, 2018 at 8:18 pmOh I am so happy to hear people know and love The Rainbow Fish.
Marie
April 26, 2018 at 6:56 amI LOVE puzzles! A coworker brought a 500 piece in several weeks ago and I couldn’t stop working on it until I finished it (I may or may not have taken several breaks at work).
I recently got a Kindle to help me get back into reading. While I’m not reading a lot, I’m reading more than I used to so hopefully it’s helping.
terra
May 5, 2018 at 5:07 pmI am loving the trend of giving books instead of other gifts at baby showers. It’s my favorite! I love that I get to pass on a favorite book to a new kid.
san
May 8, 2018 at 11:50 amDefinitely.