Juliana Moves

Happy Tuesday! My goal this week is to tune into summer, enjoy each day, and to fully appreciate each moment of my life. I’ve complained ad nauseum about how this summer has been kicking my ass emotionally, mentally, and physically, and now I am ready to turn things around!

We’re going to see the new Superman movie tonight. Part of enjoying the rest of the summer includes Tuesday evening outings – something I forget I have the free will to do at times! 

Last week was busy with work and really only slept any time I was at home. Nonetheless, here’s what I’ve been…

…Reading: Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener. Y’all, this book is very good. I’m not that far into it, but the writing is excellent and I am so intrigued. I’d hit a rough patch with my nonfiction reading, and this may be pulling me out of that slump! Still working through Sunrise on the Reaping – also great!

…Eating: We made this Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad this week and we both continue to remark on how tasty it was! Don’t you love when you make something new and it’s unexpectedly excellent?! We will definitely be adding it into our meal rotation.

Bonus: On Sunday I finished my run at a local burger place with $1.99 ice cream cones. Patrick met me there to pick me up, so we shared the ice cream! I also ordered a soda and drank three cups of various Maine Root flavors. Great day!

…Wearing: My new North Face running shirt! I follow a few TNF athletes and felt inspired to try some of the gear. I was in the market for a new running shirt to add to my line up, and I found one on sale at REI. Score!

…Listening to: Good Hang with Amy Poehler. I freaking love this podcast. It’s so light and funny and often inspirational! I love listening to it while I lift, though last week I was listening to the episode with Cole Escola and almost failed an overhead press because I started to giggle!

…Trying: To enjoy my mornings and evenings! I think I’ve been in a rut with work and the days have really started to merge together. I’m trying to maximize my personal time as much as possible!

…Thinking About: Buying things. I don’t know why but I’ve been feeling reaaaal spendy lately. It’s not great. I think, because I’ve been looking forward to fall, I have that ‘back to school’ shopping urge. I want clothes and random life accessories. I need to hold it together!

…Excited For: Good weather this week! It was actually sort of pleasant this morning. I loved it! I know it’s going to get very hot later in the week, but I don’t think we’re supposed to get any rain. I appreciate that change of pace for once!

I hope you’re having a nice week. May these last few days of July treat you well!

Love,

JN