Blissful Soiree

Just when I thought I had it all together…..Ahhh!! Life please slow down. Due to some health issues I have been missing again. I really am just wanting to be good at this but life has thrown me so many curve balls this year. Although, I’m going to cut myself some slack though. I’m telling ya, once you hit your thirties, time flies. Even dealing with some unpleasant stuff there have been some real highs in September. I’m excited to share these with you. Let’s start catching up!!

Book Finished

January is when I started reading The Girl on the Train. A few pages here and a few pages there. This book is a thriller, I think I just had too many things going on. With the movie quickly approaching, there was no more time to play around. I finished my FIRST book of the year. (What is wrong with me, really?) I’ve started several books but couldn’t manage to get through one whole book until now. It was a good read for sure and I’m glad I finished.

Some advice, this is one of those times when you should pick to see the movie and not read the book or read the book and not see the movie. I have no regret over doing both but I think this time I would have preferred to just do one over the other. This is just my opinion.

Sister Visit

Yay! My sister came down for a visit. It was a short visit but much needed. Having no family around can be very lonely at times and I was in need of a visit. We had a blast eating, shopping and going to a great show (more on that below). Chatting in person is definitely what I enjoyed most.

Beyoncé 

Beyoncé made her way to Houston for round two of her tour. We spent over $150 to go see her and it was worth every single penny. Towards the end of the show, April and I looked at each other and said, “Next time, we are paying to big bucks to be on the floor level.”

It was truly an especially great experience. To be honest, I have always loved her hits but before the Lemonade album I had never listened to a full album.

Needless to say, Beyoncé puts on a spectacular show. She is strong and fierce and you leave feeling this strong and fierce. I slay!

Silos Bakery

Next, we made our way to Magnolia Market to try cupcakes at Silos Bakery Co. Each one looked especially  yummy. The lemon lavender flavor was my favorite. Also, I may or may not have taken home one of each flavor…shhh!

The storefront was just as exciting as my first visit. I left with the same desire to redecorate my whole house again. Unfortunately, No sightings of Chip or Joanna.

Thai Food

Those who know me know that I don’t go out of my bubble often. I’m pretty predictable most days and when it comes to food, I may be the pickiest person you will ever meet. There are many things I will not have due to colors, smells, or texture.

Well, my bestie and I decided to try a new restaurant. We Googled and decide to give Songkran a try. Thai Food is something I stray from due to spice but I did it. We started is Satay Gai (chicken on a stick) and the main dish was Pad Si-ew. This is a beef and noodle dish with a hint of spice. Thai food found it’s way into my belly and I think I like it.

The restaurant atmosphere was fantastic and if I had a special someone, this would make a nice date night spot. Go try it!

It’ been great catching up, next post coming in 2017. Just kidding. Hope you are all enjoying the fall. In Texas is mostly still feels like summer but everyone is tricking themselves by forcing plaid, boots and scarves. Way too hot for me to want to “pretend”. Anyhow, Happy Hump day. It feel great to be back here again.

Yup, it’s here again…FRIDAY! Is it me or do weekdays seem much longer, the older we get? I’m just glad that something in this blog is becoming regular…so thank you, Friday.

Still trying to sort out where I want to take my business, what other things I want to tap into and how this blog fits in. I’m just glad YOU stopped in today to read. No one likes talking to themselves, do they? Ha.

Ok! Enough of that business….who is ready for some Friday Favorites?
 

FAVORITE MOMENT

Thursday night, I had the honor to join my church, Hope City, in feeding the homeless. Every other month we partner with Montrose Street Reach to provide a meal. Can I just say that it was one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in a while. To offer love and niceness to someone who may not have received that in a long time was a great feeling. Our problems always seem so big until you enter a situation like this and everything falls into perspective. Sure our problems mean something to but helping others can help you get your mind off yourself for a bit. As least I’m finding this to be true for me.

MOST REPEATED SONG TODAY

Ready for a new song? The Greatest by Sia dropped on Spotify today and I love it already. I may have listened to it a few times. Ok ok…maybe more. Sometimes I have to listen to a song a few times to determine what I think. This video features Maddie Ziegler as well. She is such a beautiful young dancer.

Sia is actually performing in my city soon. Just one problem…it’s on a competing night with Ingrid Michaelson. Another one of my favorites. What is a girl to do? ugh! I will be forced to pick.

FAVORITE QUOTE

There was a beautiful soul on earth that I only met once but I found this on her Facebook page and it just popped out at me.

“Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s ok to lean into it and learn from it.”

Learning and leaning into it does not come easily and is a daily choice. If this is ever mastered, I’ll be sure to let you know how.  

CURRENT OBSESSION

Guys, I’m a complete murder mystery junkie. I will watch hour of real life footage, court proceedings and more. I have always had interest in things like this. Weird. I know.

Serial is my newest podcast obsession. Season 1 is about Adnan Syed. He was convicted in the killing of Hae Min Lee. Serial takes a dive into the case. My friend, Talia, got me hooked. I would listen on my way home from work and sometimes I would just sit a little longer in the car. Interviews and conversations on this podcast are interesting. I did not end this feeling one way or another though.  Sadly season 2’s story was not s captivating. If you check it out or have already, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

That’s all I’ve got for now. Enjoy your weekend!

-Jess