Trying to take in every bit of summer…while staying hydrated. These hot southern summers in Charlotte are no joke. Shew. Don’t think I won’t partake in some ice cream for dinner, that’s living my best life.
Memorial Day and July 4th came and went with burgers hot off the grill, cheesy mac n cheese, and watching fireflies. For the most part we’ve stayed in town but I’ve been having an itch since May for a road trip. Mountains, beach, or lake…the road is calling my name. Any favorite vacation spots out there?
It’s take a few years to fully understanding whatever I spend time thinking on, listening to, etc. directly impacts my heart. I haven’t liked where I’ve been recently, my perspective, my thoughts, my negativity. Yuck. What I’ve spent time thinking on has impacted my ability to the best version of me.
I haven’t been an avid reader since I was in elementary school, but I knew I needed to be more intentional with my time. I may have went a little overboard on Amazon’s Prime day and stocked up a few high reviewed books:
- The Creative Curve by Allen Gannett: devoured this in a couple of weeks. I highly recommend if you are a creative soul. It’s eye opening on how to approach your craft for success.
- Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis: almost done with this book and can’t wait to share it with a couple of friends. I feel like everything that Rachel says in the book are things I know, but need reminded (again).
- 100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self by Annie F. Downs: I’m on day eleven and very sweet friend gave a 100 day journal that goes along perfectly with this book. Gratitude and being brave for 100 days. Doing it.
- She’s Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You by Chrystal Evans Hurst: haven’t started yet
- Cultivate: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life by Lara Casey: haven’t started yet
- Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek: haven’t started yet
- Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy by Emily Ley: haven’t started yet
- Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Villains) by Serena Valentino: haven’t started yet
- Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob Goff: haven’t started yet
I’ll keep you updated here with how my progress goes with each book and my review.
We’ve trying out new restaurants around Charlotte. A lot has opened this summer! Haymaker was on the list and I can’t wait to go back. This past weekend we stood in line for 45 minutes to try Jeni’s ice cream (it opened on Friday). I love ice cream so that’s how I roll.
Last month, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone on a portrait session of my colleague, Terrence. I made myself try new lighting techniques, go with the wild cards, and pay extra attention to how the light was captured. I’ll be posting his photos on the blog soon.
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