8 Things I'm Loving These Days

 Hi friends! 

How has your week been treating you? Over here, the weather has been cooling down by just a bit and I'm super grateful for that. I'll take any little bit of a breeze in Arizona. Where are you at? Is it fall already for you? 

Below are just some things that I have been up to and loving. It's so great to be alive and happy I can share this with you ☺️

1. What I’m watching —

Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60 - - Remember Garth from Wayne's World? Well, he is still crushing it in the comedy world. If you know me, you know I like to laugh and there were some bits that I am still quoting right now. Especially the one about millennials and raising a teenage boy. I won't give it away, you'll just have to check it out! I highly recommend this if you're just looking for something lighthearted and fun to watch before bed to wind down for the night.  

2. What I've been reminding myself —

Ask what YOU need from the day FIRST rather than what the day needs from you. 

I found this statement to be SO freeing! After stumbling upon this wise saying, I gave it a shot by not checking my work email first thing in the morning while still in bed, doing a little something for myself first to set the intentions of the day and REALLY listening to my mind, body and soul. Some days, I needed to simply take one work task at a time and ease into the work day. Some days, I just needed to do my own thing and just daydream a little. 

Life's too short to be hurried along from what others want from you. Prioritize yourself. 

3. What I’m listening to —

This song gives me all the good emotional feels. I found this song PC (pre covid) and I'm still loving it. 

4. What I’m looking forward to —

My birthday this month! I loooooooovvveeee birthdays. I've met some people in my life that don't like it, don't like the fuss around it or see it as aging and getting older. I, on the other hand, see it as a valid excuse to have a damn good time and celebrate being alive. I plan on celebrating by ordering take out from my favorite pizza place, Pizzeria Bianco, and just reading fun books and spending time with people I love. 

5. What I’ve added to my routine —

Collagen powder. While getting my hair trimmed for the first time in 6 months, I noticed my hair stylist had glowing, thick luscious hair so I asked her what I needed to do to have HER hair on MY head - - except not blonde because I look just look like a weirdo with hair any lighter than medium brown. She told me she puts a scoop of collagen powder in her coffee each morning and after using it for a month, she has noticed a drastic improvement in the health of her hair. SOLD! 

P.S. It tasted weird in my green tea as well as fruit punch. 

P.P.S. Orange juice does the trick. Completely masks the powder taste. 

I've only been drinking the collagen powder supplement since 5 days now so I don't have any results to speak of yet. But I am optimistic! We will see!

6. What movie I'm looking forward to seeing —

Dune official trailer - this has that Blade Runner 2049 vibe that I'm loving! I'm a big fan of Timothy Charlemagne especially from the Call Me By Your Name movie that took place in Italy - what a gorgeous film and incredible performances all around. This Dune movie should be a big hit! 

7. What wine I'm digging —

I just opened this one and it's got a subtle and alluring hint of chocolate at the very end. 

8. Words I am pondering —

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” - Frank Herbert, Dune