Flavor of the Week

On my iTunes:

Loving “Writing Down the Bones”  by Natalie Goldberg.

I splurged to buy the audio recording, and it was well worth it. Listening to Natalie tell stories is becoming what I look forward to most each day.

Book on my nightstand:

Debating on what to read next. Here are some options, what do you guys think:

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

One Writer's Beginnings by Eudroa Welty

Drink in my cup:

Virginia made beer.

This weekend I fell in love with Star Hill's The Love.

Task keeping my hands busy:

Gardening & yard work. Lots of work has been done, and there is still lots to do. Maybe if it ever stops raining I will take some pictures for you.

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On my iTunes:

I found my iPod and want to load it up with podcasts that will help me focus more on work.

Book on my nightstand:

I finished reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, and I loved it!

Now I’m reading The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion.

Ms. Didion recorded her journey through grief in this book which she wrote a year after her husband suddenly died from a heart attack. This will be the first book that I’ve attempted to read about grief since Jarrett died and I’m nervous about what it may unveil within me. But, I’ve realized that I need find ways to understand my grief, and I think this book may be a helpful tool.

Drink in my cup:

I have decided to attempt making my own Kombucha (fermented tea). I’ve heard and read the praises of many people who have felt the health benefits of Kombucha, so I thought I’d give it a shot.

Latest add to my Google Reader:

So, this is not the newest addition to my must-read blogs, it’s actually one of the first blogs I ever fell in love with (aka, became addicited to).

Adorable banner LJC created for her blog.

If you like things such as DYI projects, crafting, photography/design, gardening/home-improvement projects and cuteness, then you must check out LJCFYI.

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On my iTunes:

I've heard the way to devour this book is to listen to the author's audio recording

My wonderful business coach is letting me borrow her extra ipod so I can listen to this book that several people have recommended to me lately.

Book on my nightstand:

I’m still reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, but I also started The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women for an online bookclub.

Secret #1: Blog about reading book, instead of actually reading book

Because I had such a hard time finding and ordering the book, I’m already two weeks behind. I’m hoping that one of the secrets is about missing deadlines.

Drink in my cup:

My new favorite drink came to me by way of my new favorite bartender, Christine at Zuppa’s on 18th Street. She makes me this amazing drink that consists of: coffee, Frangelico, Bailey’s and Kahlua. It is heaven, liquefied, warmed and placed in a mug.

Latest add to my Google Reader:

.this is it.

I just found this blog today, and I am in love. Simple & raw, her writings easily cover topics I spend hours trying to make sense of in my journals.

Biggest Adventure:

Trying to meet all the deadlines I’ve set for myself this week. Maybe I was too ambitious?

Sweetest Moment:

Playing with a certain friend’s new dog! Once I have parental permission, I will post pics here.

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On my iTunes or Pandora: Holly Brook

Soothe voice, good lyrics, great hair - a Pandora must!

Book on my nightstand: 

Good book, weird title.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society – I just started this book, but am already in love with it. The entire story is told through a series of letters the characters send each other.

Drink in my cup:

Yum.

Goats Do Roam, a cheap delicious red wine…aka heaven in a bottle.

Latest add to my Google Reader:

RVA Food Blog

House of Marinara – My friend Matt has a drool-worthy blog, full of good tips on cooking and where to find good eats in RVA.

Biggest Adventure: Surviving the holidays. I don’t know if 12 months will really be long enough to recover and prepare for them again.

Sweetest Moment: Playing with my nephew & nieces. Our favorite games involved tickling, dancing, magic tricks and smothering them in kisses!

Question for the audience: Any of you willing to give me feedback on essays & stories that I write?

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On my iTunes: Music to keep me sane while making holiday gifts

Book on my nightstand: No book, just knitting needles

Drink in my cup: Not strong enough to keep me going while crafting

Latest add to my Google Reader: No time to read. Must craft.

Biggest Adventure: Going to Michaels to buy more craft supplies.

Sweetest Moment: Nearly completing a craft before stabbing myself with scissors.

Most Perplexing Moment: Waiting to the last minute to finish Christmas gift crafting. It hasn’t been enjoyable that last few years, why do it again???

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On my iTunes: Nada. But wanting to catch up on A Prairie Home Companion.

Book on my nightstand: Bright Lights, Big Ass by Jen Lancaster. I don’t normally read chick lit, but this book is hilarious, and full of bitchiness – I LOVE IT!

Drink in my cup: I need to be drinking more water.

Latest add to my Google Reader: No new finds.

Biggest Adventure: Conquering my to-do list.

Sweetest Moment: Getting to spend some time with my mom this weekend.

Most Perplexing Moment: Style Weekly started a Twitter account. I follow them. They follow several of my friends. But, they DO NOT follow me! WTF?! I promise that I Twitter about things other than my cats!

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On my iTunes: Searching for podcasts about copywriting, marketing and starting your own business.

Book on my nightstand: Gave up on Atlas Shrugged and instead I have picked up A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf.

Drink in my cup: Champagne. Loving it with grilled cheese!

Latest add to my Google Reader: No new finds.

Biggest Adventure: Trying to start my own business.

Sweetest Moment: This week’s sweetest moment happened to be captured on video!

Favorite cat of the week: Audrey. Who am I kidding with this….she’s my favorite all the time!

Challenge for myself: Launch a website for my jewelry.

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