Happy Thursday, Y'all
Every month we answer the same list of questions based on how things are currently going in our lives.
So let's get started...
I had the most delicious fish and chips at Pebbles while in Plymouth yesterday. Seriously y’all… I’m from the south. Gulf seafood is typically the best there is. However, this fish & chips is, hands down, the best I’ve ever had.
I also had bibimbap one day. It’s probably my most favorite Korean dish and I haven’t been able to have it in over a year (since I left Dakar). So when I realized there were as lot of Korean restaurants near my hotel, I jumped at the chance to have some delivered one night. And y’all, it did not disappoint. It was absolutely perfect!
Oh, and one more food worth mentioning… A couple different people recommended visiting Mike’s Pastries for their cannolis. When I looked online to find one near me, I realized there was one in the food court literally right next door to my hotel. So one night, I walked over and got a chocolate chip cannoli as part of my dinner. And y’all… It was so delicious!
What am I reminiscing about?
Yesterday was the 16th anniversary of the day I landed in Senegal for the first time. …which, now, seems like a lifetime ago.
What am I loving?
I loved this view from the window in my hotel room. I so loved my time in Boston, doing all sorts of touristy stuff, enjoying the rich history, and exploring the city. This trip was such a blessing!
What have I been up to?
I treated myself to an early birthday trip to Boston. And I’m heading back to my brother’s house today to get my mom and also to spend one more day/night with his family. It’s been such an incredible trip!
What am I dreading?
If I’m being honest, turning 40 isn’t the most thrilling thought. I love celebrating my birthday. And I know I’ll love that part even more this year because, unlike last year, I won’t be alone. But yeah… There’s something about turning 40. Honestly, the hardest part for me is I’m not married and I don’t have children - both of which I always hoped/thought would have happened by this point in my life. And that’s hard. So I think that’s what’s made the thought of turning 40 a bit hard. But, at the end of the day, a birthday is a time to celebrate. And while I might be working (hello all day PD), I’m still planning to find a way to celebrate somehow :)
What am I working on?
Prepping for the upcoming school year, like I was when I snapped this pic at my hotel one day this week. There’s still a few unknowns with the number of students I’ll have. But I’m pushing ahead and starting the computer prep I can do ahead of time. And I’ll finish arranging furniture and decorating soon. And that’s always fun!
What am I excited about?
I’m always excited when I get to spend time with family. And July was full of lots of family time! I loved it all!
What am I watching?
I still don’t have TV service set up at my house. And I’ve honestly been good without it. I did watch a bit of TV each night in my hotel, though. Maybe I should finally set up TV service… I don’t know.
What am I reading?
I’m reading 2 books at the moment…
What am I listening to?
I paid $14 for these Vivitar brand noise cancelling Bluetooth headphones and y’all, they work so well!
What am I wearing?
Ignore the weird face I’m making in this photo… But I’m packing for this trip, I confirmed what I already knew. I wear a lot of black. Like I seriously could have taken a different outfit for every single day of the trip plus extras and still wouldn’t have run out of black outfits…
What am I doing this weekend?
I fly back tomorrow. My mom’s at my brother’s so I’ll stay the night there and then we’ll head home Friday. This weekend will be spent doing last minute relaxing and a little bit of work prep in my classroom, as well, since school resumes for teachers on Monday.
What am I looking forward to next month?
Celebrating my birthday on the 6th (not sure what I’m doing, but I’ll think of something).
School starting back… I love summer break and sleeping in and all that. But I miss my students. I also kind of miss the routine and structure that comes with school time.
Favorite recent Amazon find?
The only stuff I’ve ordered off Amazon this month are a few things for my classroom. Nothing blog photo worthy… A desk calendar, some childproof locks for our supply cabinets, those plastic electrical outlet covers, a few random school supplies I wanted and couldn’t find online…
What's new this month?
I can scratch a trip to Boston off my bucket list now. That’s new :)
And that's what I'm up to this month.
What about you?
