Yo yo! Another month, another Current Favourites post. In the 4+ years I’ve been blogging, I don’t think it’s ever taken me this long to write a single post. I answered one question, got distracted and then came back a few hours to answer another question…and repeat! Three days later, here goes…
Current Book: I’ve been reading plenty this month and a nice variety of genres too including Defending Jacob, Where We Belong, The Invention of Wings & The Buddha In Your Mirror. I know there’s mixed consensus about reading an actual book versus on a Kindle/iPad but I am definitely in favor of the latter…so much more convenient!
Current Guilty Pleasure: Afternoon naps…okay ‘nap’ should be singular as it only happened once last week but damn, it was an hour well spent!
Current Music: I’ve been listening to Magic!’s Rude on repeat…so much that I’m pretty sure I’m going to be sick of it before the end of the week!
Current Drink: Keepin’ it classy with some H20
Current Nail Color: I’m not too sure of the polish name but it’s an OPI shade of aubergine
Current TV Show: I started Veep over the weekend & had a total binge-watch session yesterday morning…what better way to spend a rainy Sunday!
Current Obsession: See above
Current Need: Is it too soon to say I need a holiday? More than needing rest or recuperation I just have an itch to see a new place. One expression that continues to stick with me is Travel is the only thing you spend money on that makes you rich…time to go get rich methinks!
Current Triumph: I’ll share more when the first article is published but guess who’s going to be writing for a couple of magazines 🙂
Current Bane of My Existence: I know everyone has a love-hate relationship with burpees but I kinda like ‘em. Turkish get-ups however? FML!
Current Indulgence: I think I ate my body weight in cookies on Friday, but there’s just something about freshly baked chocolate chip cookies that I can’t resist…especially when they’re from Ellipsis. It was totally one of those Miranda moments (Sex And the City) where she bakes herself a chocolate cake and starts off with a sliver…and then can’t seem to help herself from going back for more, and more, and then even more.
Current Blessing: THIS pretty much sums it up:
Current Mood: I did a TRX workout earlier and I’m still riding that wave of endorphins…woo!
Current Food: These past few days were full of delicious eats, but I gotta give mention to what was probably my simplest meal of the weekend: Almond butter & banana slices on rye toast with an egg-white omelet. Pancakes and waffles are great, but sometimes you just want to go back to the basics.
Current Link: Y’all know I am a FRIENDS addict…which means obviously I was thrilled to watch the FRIENDS Female Reunion on Jimmy Kimmel Live from last week.
What’s your current…
…mood?
…food?
…book?
…music?
Slightly odd but my favourite snack right now is a corn cake (like a rice cake but made with corn) topped with peanut butter and fresh blueberries! So good!
Not odd at all…love that combo with AB & strawberries too :)!
Wow, how exciting for the magazine features! Okay, you need to tell me about Veep- I love Julia as Elaine from Seinfeld but I’m not sure how she fares elsewhere- IS veep really funny or more political? Argh
True story- I couldn’t stand her as Elaine buuuut I love her in Veep! It’s hilarious and because it’s based around politics, you don’t feel so guilty about watching countless episodes ;)!
Current book… Sepulchre by Kate Mosse! Long but oh so good!
Ooh will have to check it out- thanks :)!
Writing for magazines?? WOW!! So exciting!!
And I am with you on Turkish get ups. I am SO bad at them.
Love the song, just downloaded it!
I just had a hige plate of endive salad with freshly roasted scallops. Totally sad it’s over now!
Mmmm I hope you made extras- I’m on my way :)!
Ugh – I am not a huge fan of burpees – but they are good at getting the heart rate up quick – great warm up to a run or workout! Don’t think I’ve ever tried a Turkish get-up – and now I know what I will be doing for the rest of the morning 😉
Ah how did you find the Turkish get-ups…horrible, aren’t they :)!
I can’t wait to hear more about the magazine pieces – congrats lady!!
…mood? sleepy. but that might have something to do with the fact that I got home at 3 am yesterday…
…food? working on banana oatmeal right now.
…book? The Maze Runner! Pretty good so far.
…music? Shake it Off (still embarrassed by that….) and Bang Bang – Ariana Grande, Jessie J and Nicki Minaj!
Hahah thought of you every time Shake it Off came on today- how is it so dang catchy!!
congrats on lining up some writing gig!!! Currently eating – freshly baked bread, current book – Maya Angelou’s I know Why the Caged Bird Sings, current mood – happy, just ran so…
Thanks Dixya! Way to go on the run- gotta love the endorphins post-run!
Congrats on the magazine gig!!! I can’t wait to hear more about it/read your articles!
I saw that Friends skit on Jimmy Kimmel – too funny! I wish that show would come back on air.
You & me both Chelsea…I am STILL watching the reruns :)!
Congrats on the magazines! Can’t wait to hear more – pretty sure world domination is next. 🙂
My current mood is happy – feeling like there’s so much to be thankful for! And as far as food is concerned, I’m craving a huge salad. We’ve been eating out a lot and my body needs/want veggies in a major way!
Hahah you have too much faith in me- thanks, P! I’m loving your current mood- gratitude is kinda contagious!
OMG ive been listening to Rude on repeat! That and “Next best thing” by Nikki and Rick. Currently im feeling optimistic- a little scared about potential big changes, but optimistic!
That’s the best kinda approach to adopt when it comes to make changes- scared but optimistic..excited to hear more :)!
Ooo I’m excited to hear more about these magazines – that’s awesome!
I desperately need a holiday. I haven’t had one since my long weekend in Paris in June – that’s far too long!!
Giiiirl I feel you….I want to travel like TOMORROW!!!
That Friends reunion was SO funny! I was dying – Jennifer Aniston is hilarious.
Thanks for the Veep tip. I’m on the last season of Breaking Bad and need something new to binge on. 🙂
And thank you for the tip about Breaking Bad- will have to look into it :)!
Writing for magazines? That is very awesome my friend. I’m so excited for you and can’t wait to hear more about it.
Love me some Veep. I think every girl needs a Gary.
Ahh–greeed! I feel bad for Mike though- poor gets the bad end of the stick!
Okay every time the song RUDE plays, I know I am going to have a good day, it’s like a good luck charm, so I am now going to PLAY IT! 😉
Er how about we make that Rude into our alarm tone..hell yeah 🙂