It’s been a while since I’ve done a personal update.. a while since I’ve posted a blog post at all actually! I’ve been in a bit of a funk, especially creatively. Nothing is wrong in particular, I’m just not very motivated or inspired to create at all. My full time job has been pretty demanding recently, which is good and very exciting because lots of cool stuff happening at work, but I think it’s taken a lot of my mental energy. I also feel like I’m in a transitionary phase of life, but I don’t know exactly is next/how and when things will unfold. The control freak part of me is struggling with that and when I feel out of control I really struggle to accomplish anything. Like just returning an email can feel like an insurmountable task. I’m also feeling the need to slow down, rest and enjoy time with friends and family more versus working. I’ve always been able to handle a very high capacity workload. I have a pretty demanding full time job and work on the blog on nights and weekends. I’m always trying to maximize time by working through lunch breaks or using any free moment to get something done.. but recently I have no drive to do those things. I keep thinking that after this vacation or after this work thing gets done I’ll feel my usual surge of motivation, but it’s just not coming. And I know that’s okay! It’s just different for me. I have the luxury that this blog is a side hustle and I don’t depend on the income. It’s probably not the smartest business move to take a break, but I’m leaning into it and hoping inspiration comes soon. Anywho.. here’s an update on all the things!
What I’m Reading
I’m currently reading Midnight Train to Prague and really liking it. It’s set before and during WWII and has a interesting way to weave the character’s stories together. Interested to see how it turns out! I loved The Hotel Nantucket, which may be my favorite Elin Hilderbrand book I’ve tried. Highly recommend for a beach read! I also read What Happens in Paradise by the same author, which is part of a series set in St John that has a thriller-adjacent storyline, nothing crazy but keeps you on your toes!
What I’m Loving
NYX Butter Gloss $4.97
My fav lip product right now! I can’t believe this gloss is under $5. It has great pigment for a gloss and is not sticky at all.
Target A-Line Dress $35, currently on sale $28
I’m calling it, this will be the Target dress of the season! It looks so much more expensive than it is, I love the blue print. Size down.
What I’m Watching
Obviously Succession! It’s just so good and only two episodes in this season has had some zingers. We’re also keeping up with the Mandalorian, which I just love. I don’t think you need to be a Star Wars fan to enjoy, but it definitely helps. I tried starting Daisy Jones and the Six, but I can’t get into it.. am I missing something?! Random, but I watched the movie About Fate on Amazon Prime and loved it for a cheesy romance movie.
What I’m Listening To
I’ve been listening to Dani Austin’s podcast De-Influenced where she’s sharing “behind the scenes” on influencer life and I would say I’m enjoying it, but wish it was a little juicier, ha! She alluded to spilling the tea on certain things about her business as an influencer and she’s definitely shared some things, but I was hoping for more. I’ve also gotten back into Bad on Paper, I hadn’t listened since Grace Atwood left, but really enjoy the new co-host Olivia. The hosts have some episodes where they share random bits about their personal life or a day in the life episode. I don’t know what it is, but I really enjoy hearing about people’s routines and everyday habits.
Where I’m Giving
As I’m sure most of you, I am gutted by the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville and I am so fed up with the lack of action by our government. I could go on, but truthfully don’t have the emotional capacity to go into all the complexities of my feelings around the topic right now, but please know I’m feeling a lot of feelings about it and sending all my love. I gave to March Fourth, an organization with the goal to federally ban assault weapons.
