Category: book of lists

For Thanksgiving I had a four-day holiday weekend and lots of plans to be incredibly productive. Unfortunately, on Friday night yet another stomach bug hit me and I was awake all night throwing up, so Saturday all my plans went out the window and I laid in bed all the live-long day. It got me to thinking about the conditions necessary for me to be at my very best, and this is what I came up with.

I’ve had lots of sleep…

and a cup of coffee

It’s morning

I get some alone time to recharge

The house is clean

My family is happy

I spend time in prayer

I snapped this picture on Sunday  morning when I was NOT at my best – bedhead, no makeup, pajamas and all – but I was feeling much better physically!

From here on out as we are heading into a new year and I’ll be starting a new chapter of my life as a mom of two in only a couple of months, I probably won’t be keeping up with this little project monthly. Look for it sporadically though, because I still love the book I’ve created and it’s a fun and quick creative outlet for me!

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At the end of this week my husband and I are taking a road trip to the hill country to stay in a private cottage in an adorable town for two whole nights alone. I chose this month’s topic in honor of that!

a good audiobook or podcast queue

snacks: something salty + sweet

stitching (if I’m not driving)

water

GPS

The Instax photo is of our street, and I chose the background patterned paper because it reminded me of tires and wheels.

Next month: I’ll be posting on December 2 and if you want the topic in advance, let me know!

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This past weekend was great, but it was also exhausting so that I feel like I need a weekend from the weekend, you know? Anyway, this topic seemed appropriate as I recover from all the intense productivity. :)

This actually turned out to be one of my favorite lists in appearance, simple as it is, mostly because my Instax picture actually turned out looking good! I think it’s way easier to get a good shot of something far away than up close.

find a cozy corner and do something calming that I love (read, stitch)

take a good shower

eat something yum

have a cup of coffee

nap (if possible)

phone a friend (or mom)

drive somewhere alone

Next month: I’ll be posting on November 4, and let me know if you’re going to join in and want the topic ahead of time.

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Book of Lists is back! And it’s a super easy project, and fun, so I should be able to keep up with it from now on.

The hardest part of this was actually coming up with what to put on my list. You guys, I am so lame and hardly have any celebrity crushes! And they are so fun to have, too, so I really need more. Right now I’d say I really only have three. The problem is that I hardly ever watch TV or movies so I don’t get a chance to see them in action.

Robert Downey, Jr. 

Johnny Depp

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

I’m still as terrible as ever at taking photos with the Instax. One of these days I’m going to learn to be better at it. I’m thinking some kind of project is in order. Anyway, if you stand back and squint your eyes you can kind of tell this is a photo of RDJ, who is tops for me.

Next month: I’m aiming to post on October 7, topic TBA. If you want it ahead of time contact me somehow!

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It’s time for Book of Lists, and this month’s topic is “I’d rather be doing.”

I imagined myself working, or doing something unpleasant, and thought of all the things I could be doing instead. Some of them are fantasy and some are realistic.

relaxing in Hawaii with David

cuddling Meredith

reading a great book

working on a craft or creative project

visiting my friends across the country

hiking, biking, or some other outdoor activity

drinking coffee and browsing blogs

I am still pretty terrible at taking Instax pictures (probably because I don’t do research or practice that often) but it’s still fun. In this picture is a map of Kauai, Hawaii where David and I went on our honeymoon.

Next month: We’ll be posting on July 1 and the topic is “celebrity crushes” because it’s summer and we need something light and fun. :)

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