may: what i'm loving right now

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i do love a good maypole!

Happy May + Happy Beltane! When considering a theme for my post on the first day of this month, I decided to share a weaving of various things I’m loving right now. Based on your feedback that you that you enjoy the “what i’m” sections of my Monday posts, this is an expanded version! Enjoy!

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Before we get into it, I want to share that I’m closing on my new home TODAY! 🏡 The next two months of packing and moving and my kid graduating (on top of regular personal/work life), etc. will be uncharacteristically hectic for me. So, in May, instead of sending out two Monday posts, I will be combining them into one meaningful Monday post, so be sure to lookout for that mid-month. 🙏😊

May 1st is truly one of my favorite days of the year… I love Beltane vibes and the promise of the sunshiny warmth ahead! Here are 25 things I’m up to right now.

1. watching: Survival of the Thickest on Netflix

2. reading: I’m about to begin The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad on audiobook and Diana and I are about to begin bedtime reading the hardcopy of How To Love Better by Yung Pueblo

3. podcasting: every week I’m listening to We Can Do Hard Things and Handsome… and lately I’ve also been listening to select episodes of Podcrushed and Call Her Daddy, depending on the guests.

4. eating: at the recommendation of my acupuncturist, I’m trying to only eat warm and nutrient-dense foods, especially for breakfast. She’s gotten me into the idea of soup for breakfast. Who knew?

5. searching for: a pet-friendly, comfy living room rug to complement this color scheme while tying in warm creams — suggestions?

   

6. celebrating: my amazing kid graduating from high school this month!!!

7. smelling: the lilacs in my front yard. They are really one of my favorite parts of spring

8. wearing: lilac toenail polish to match the season

9. craving: perfectly ripened strawberries always feel like the month of May to me. I’ve spent many-a-mothers’-day strawberry picking with the fam.