A couple of months ago, I heard an interview of Cait Flanders talking about her year-long shopping ban and her book The Year of Less. I was intrigued by the concept of giving up shopping for a year, so when I saw that the book was Audible’s Daily Deal last week, I decided to check it out. I’m so glad I did, because it is a fantastic read.
“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, while others build windmills.”
– Chinese Proverb
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I’ve reached an age that my adolescent self thought of as pretty old: 34. I remember as a pre-teen thinking that celebrities in their 30s were washed up. Why is she still making music (or movies, or whatever)? Doesn’t she know she’s not cool anymore? Ah, youth.
“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word — excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.”
—Pearl S. Buck
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In this occasional series, I share what I’ve been reading, watching, thinking, and doing.
What I’m Reading:
What I’m Watching: The Staircase; Jane the Virgin
What I’m Listening To: HerMoney, “Don’t Buy Shoes, Buy Buildings” with Nely Galán
Current Guilty Pleasure: ice cream again (still?)
Where I’ve Been Recently: Asheville, NC to meet up with some friends
What I’m Looking Forward To: Upcoming visits from my mom and a good friend
Where I’m Going Next: To the Dickinson School of Law to help students prepare for interview season
Latest Personal Project: Getting my pre-pregnancy stomach back? (But see “Current Guilty Pleasure” above.) I’m mostly just trying to stay on top of the day-to-day stuff right now, so no big projects at the moment.
Recent Moment of Joy: Walking on a beautiful trail and through a little town with my husband and son last evening, enjoying the perfect weather and scenery
Grateful For: The chance to sleep in today!
Have a lovely weekend!
Alexis