TGIF! Hello, friends. Can you believe it’s almost October? People always talk about how time flies, but September FLEW. It’s finally getting a little cooler like actual fall (at least in the mornings/overnight).
Meetup
I’m so happy my sister told me about Meetup. It’s a social network kind of thing that connects you with people in your area to meet up with (hence the name). There are a lot of different groups ranging from new mommies to 20-30s co-eds to gamers to empty nesters. I joined a group of girls back in the spring and have really hit it off with some of them! We meet for happy hours or gatherings every couple weeks. This week, my friend had the group over to her house for Wine Night. There’s always new faces and girls I’m getting to know more and more. Making friends is hard as an adult, but this is a great way to meet people! Meetup.com or download the app.
Corkcicle canteen
Isn’t this water bottle pretty? Hugh got it (and the flowers) for me for our anniversary last week and I’m obsessed. I have several Corkcicle mugs and water bottles – they keep drinks cold for so long! BTW, have you read our post about lessons we’ve learned these past four years? Hugh guest-posted!
Blogs about blogging
SO GRATEFUL for bloggers who blog about blogging. This site would not be here if it weren’t for several ladies writing step-by-step instructions for beginners like me. This week, I learned how to start and run an email list (subscribe today!), get the most out of Pinterest (follow me!), and Instagram post strategies. Easy Blog Emily has a great post about starting out. Arfa at SheMeansBlogging.com has super easy-to-follow email list tips. God bless people willing to share their knowledge with others.
Roasted squash
Couldn’t have a week without something fall themed! Fall and winter squash are some of my favorite seasonal foods. I got a couple delicata squash this week and roasted them with avocado oil, s&p, and garlic powder – yum! Delicata is a lot like acorn squash, but the peel is tender enough to eat! Easy and sweet and delicious.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S
I have seen every episode a billion times (thanks, Netflix), but I never get tired of this show. I’m loving all the articles that pop up on my Google homepage in honor of its 25th anniversary (crazy that it started the year I was born!). This one listing all the worst things the friends did to each other has some great points – they do some messed up things over the years! But they’re all so lovable (especially Phoebe, maybe not Ross). Do you have a favorite season? I think I like the first the most. Or Monica and Chandler’s storyline. Or all the Thanksgiving episodes.
There you have it! Maybe not the most useful things this week, but they’re things I’m loving. I hope these lists make you think about what you’re into, too!
What are YOU loving this week?
What brought you joy today? I’d love to hear!
