July, Currently
17 Jul 2013
Still reading The Brothers Karamazov, and scrambling to finish it before book club tonight! Just like being in college again. Next on my list are Tatiana Soli’s The Forgetting Tree and T.C. Boyle’s San Miguel. Time for some California-themed diversion!
Unpacking from our Palomar/San Diego trip and feeling so grateful for the wonderful time we had.
Getting back into the groove of my weekday routine.
Eating corn and avocados almost exclusively (well, except for my entirely failed sweet lime frozen yogurt…but one bite of that was more than enough!)
Waking up really early some days and just going with it. I love having the quiet time to read or write or call my mom before she goes to work.
Booking plane tickets for an unbelievable trip to a place I’ve always wanted to go!(!!!!) The opportunity to go just dropped in our lap over the weekend, and I am beyond excited about it. I will tell you all about it as soon as we’ve got the details squared away, but right now we are still pulling our hair out a bit over the plane tickets and hotel choices. Hint: it is not the world’s easiest place to get to.
Pinching myself. Hard. (See above).
Feeling really grateful that this summer has not yet been as hot as the last one. Cherishing my sunhat and my air conditioner, and the fact that I can spend most afternoons indoors.
Adoring the prompt for One Little Word this month, feeling so close to my word (open), and thinking I may just have to do it every month.
Feeling super pumped to get back to some of my projects that don’t travel well.
Looking forward to some fun hangouts with friends that are coming up this week.
Showing up late to the currently post because I was away from my blog calendar too long.
Loving that life is full of unexpected adventures, routines and variations from them, hugs and kisses and nectarines and blueberries. There’s so much to smile about.

Jul 17, 2013 @ 04:23:42
Ah, the professor wants to know where you’re going! Such suspense! 😉
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:12:11
Haha, and now the mystery has been revealed!
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:13:07
It sounds so cool! Have a great time!
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:38:13
Thank you so much! 🙂
Jul 18, 2013 @ 06:58:35
When I was a kid we got a new ice cream freezer, and it came with recipes that included one for lime sherbet. Since our family was so large, we doubled the recipe (or maybe even quadrupled it) and we were so looking forward to such a special summer-time treat. Even the dog wouldn’t eat it. My siblings still talk about it when we get together.
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:19:47
Haha, maybe the limes are just cursed as far as ice cream goes! This was definitely one of the worst things I have ever made! Just! Ugh! At least it was good for a laugh!
Jul 19, 2013 @ 12:04:28
I had a word for this year too, and I have been so committed to it that I can’t even remember what it is…..
Jul 20, 2013 @ 13:35:28
Oh, ha! Well, I am sure it will come back to you if it is meant to!