As the countdowns come to the end of the school year. We’re dipping our toes in the pool and eating more fruit than usual. Signs that summer is just around the corner.
I’m here gearing up my Pinterest boards to reflect my hopes for the summer while still trying to remind myself to enjoy the few days of true spring weather we in SoCal have been having.
While my friend is stuck with Snow Tornados, this week had a heat advisory for my area. I guess it’s not Spring weather though. So while we continue to hope for some true Spring weather here is what I’m doing.
Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge which can be watched free with ads on Prime, even if you don’t have Prime.
After having Dr. Seuss week in class this month it’s been fun to watch all the creative Seusstastic Dessert ideas, and the Seussical twists for the bakers.
Mumford and Sons new album- Prizefighter. Can’t get enough of it!
The Final Book Count 39/20
Pages Read: 12,204
Average Book Length: 329 Pages
I am extremely proud of my list of books read this year. After setting my goal way lower than usual, anticipating being busy with wedding planning, I greatly exceeded it. AND to my own surprise everything except my last few books were new to me. I am typically a big rereader and this year I just kept putting books on hold at the library.
While I didn’t get to all the books I’d hoped for towards the end of the year, I’m ready to start 2026 with them.
If you are looking for books to add to your list for 2026 look no further.
Less than 80 days left of 2025. Can you believe it? I’m really surprised that I’ve been coasting with my reading goals this year.
Reading Challenge Currently: 36/20
Now it’s time to kick things into gear and try and hit 40 books! So I’m dusting off the To-Be Read list and choosing a few to look forward to.
But before we chat about what’s left to read, here’s some reviews from my last couple reads if you still need books to add to your own list!
Back in My Sci-Fi Era:
After rewatching The Martian movie based on the book by Andy Weir, which is a read I HIGHLY recommend if you haven’t already, I found he had another book being turned into a movie so I had to take a look.
Continue reading“But I have to save humanity first. Stupid humanity. Getting in the way of my hobbies.”
If your brother was heading off to Kauai for a wedding wouldn’t you want to go too? Exactly. So that is, in fact, what my family and I did. We stayed up in Princeville, that side of the island is extremely gorgeous, green and lush and very laid back.
A week long adventure with daily sunrises, beautiful views and, of course, eating. If you are heading on your own vacation to Kauai look no further for foodie inspiration.
If you’ve been following along since my college days you know I’ve had my friend style me a few times before. They are always such fun posts. Since it’s been quite a few years since we’ve done one, and I’m feeling creatively uninspired with my current wardrobe, we thought it was the perfect time to bring it back!
She created a few different mood boards to describe the styles she thinks could fit me best. Then we went through my wardrobe using the Indyx App so she could see everything without me having to hold it up to the facetime. So useful!
Here is what she came up with. Five different styles using only things I already own.
First the visions, then the execution, and finally how I felt.
“I feel like the boho trends are coming back just in a slightly different way. No more printed shirts and “hipster” type skirts, This is more feminine with ruffled and tapered skirts, knits, even some satin like fabric shirts and tanks.”
We are only half way through 2025 and I am very proud to say I have already completed my reading goal for the year. After last year’s abysmal crawl towards the finish line, I have been soaring this year. I anticipated I would be really busy, but surprisingly when I actually just decided to read on my downtime even if I didn’t feel like it. I got through books quickly.
If you want to see my reviews for the books I read the first few months check them out HERE
I have been reading mostly fantasy these past few months, here’s the best, worst, and most disappointing.
Continue readingWe are well into May (can you believe that??) and the return of nice weather deserves some recognition of my spring favorites!
Joe Jonas
I am really excited for Joe Jonas’ new album. I have his released singles Heart by Heart and Work it Out on repeat constantly! Driving, dancing around my room, getting ready. I love the sound, and am excited to hear what else is on his new album Music For People Who Believe in Love, releasing May 23!