What I'm reading: Well, my New Year's resolution this year was to read 1 book a month. The goal seemed attainable at the time, but now I'm not too sure. Maybe it's because Tony has been gone and I go to bed very early now. We were getting into a good habit of reading together before bed, but that's not always the best time for me because 2 pages in, my eyes start to close! Last month I did read "Wild" and I give it 2.5 stars. Apparently the movie is going to come out soon so hopefully that's better!
What I'm reminiscing about: My Minneapolis days. I have a friend who is moving to Linden Hills very soon and that has sparked many memories of my days in that incredible neighborhood. I loved walking to the coop and running out my door around Lake Harriet. I can't wait to go back there... to visit - and hopefully one day TO LIVE!
What I'm looking forward to: Gosh, many things. Today, I am looking forward to planting a few new flowers in my pots. On Tuesday I will have my 2nd half home with us which we are SO excited about! April a new (and only one like it) mall is opening up in Okinawa. It's about 10 minutes from our house :). Looks like we will probably be going home end of May now, too. Fun things!
What I'm loving: I've started working out with a small group of ladies across the street from me. I ran into my neighbor at the park last week and she said she has a 4 stall garage that has a playroom and a workout gym! I thought I was dreaming! I have been there twice now this week and I've never been so sore in my life. I love it.
Sorry about the black line through the picture. Quinn had my phone..
This is the playroom in the back of the garage where I workout. Pretty awesome, huh!
What we've been up to: Running errands, cleaning, playing, walking, running, and I think teething ;)
If I could have treated this girl to ice cream for her good behavior that day, I would have. I would have ordered her an extra large sundae if she wanted. She sat like this for about 20 minutes while we waited. So sweet.
What I'm dreading: Today I'm dreading walking down the stairs, sitting down, or getting on the floor to play with Quinn. I'm that sore. Otherwise I guess I'm half dreading the flight home and half dreading the extreme hotness on island in August/September when Quinn and I return home. Oh, and I also hate emptying the dishwasher. Is Tony home yet?
What I'm excited about: I'm very excited to see my nieces and nephews back home. There's a lot of people I'm excited to see - but I miss those kids aaaaaa lot. I've got 9 of them. Luckiest Aunt ever :)
What I'm watching: This is embarrassing. I am currently watching Scandal, The Bachelor, and Revenge. I've kinda started Parenthood, but haven't gotten into it a whole lot yet. I've never liked TV as much as I do right now. I'm looking forward to October when season 5 of The Walking Dead comes on Netflix.
What I'm listening to: Milky Chance, Hozier, and Gregory Alan. I've also been listening to more country music lately, which is not quite my personality. Maybe it's because I'm missing Tony or maybe it's because Chris Soules (the bachelor from Iowa) likes it. ;)
What I'm annoyed by: All the dog "doo doo" on the sidewalks in Okinawa. I feel like I'm always swerving the jogger around piles of them. It's very, very annoying.
What I am hoping for: My brother and his wife and my sister's family are all going to Mexico (not at the same time) and I hope they have safe travels, a whole lot of fun, and soak up that sun. They all deserve it. I also hope Quinn's skin won't take a beating in the summer months of Okinawa. The sun is different here - so I gotta get in the habit of sunscreen ALL the time!
