Currently {April}

I cannot believe April is almost over! This month feels like it went by faster than last month, right? Anyway, it’s time for another edition of Currently.  Here’s what I’ve been up to….

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Currently….

Thinking {Open tabs}

Tab 1  I’m only 35, why on earth did I wake up with pain in my neck and back?!?! I did some yard work this weekend, but I didn’t feel anything on Monday.

Tab 2  If I’m feeling like this now, what’s the future going to be like?!?!? I workout! I think I’m quite healthy…

Tab 3  I’m truly excited for my daughter, today is her first track meet annnnd she’s getting inducted into the National Junior Honor Society tonight.

Tab 4  I need to make some celebration cupcakes!

Tab 5   I really need to hurry up.

Tab 6  I hope I packed enough in the kids’ lunches.

Tab 7  These thank you cards and post cards aren’t going to mail themselves. I have a stack sitting on my desk, they’ve been here for over 2 weeks!! #SlackerPants

You know I could keep going but let’s stop there. 😉

Creating

This Monday I spent some time doing the art docent thing with my favorite fourth grade class. 🙂

I’ve been drawing a lot lately with a touch of watercoloring.

Me & my crew are excited for the return of #ThePowerpuffGirls, so of course we celebrated by painting & drawing. ??? #parenthood #momlifeisthebestlife

A photo posted by Mrs.AOK (@mrs_aok) on Apr 4, 2016 at 5:38pm PDT

I’m excited to use my new watercolor postcards! Who needs some happy mail? 🙂

Listening/Watching

The Voice! Who else is watching? This season has been good thus far BUT they’ve already sent home such wonderful talent. 🙁

(Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

Voice Fans: Do you think Miley will be a good judge? I think she was a wonderful mentor.

(Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC)

A few weeks ago I was watching Jimmy Kimmel and that show inspired this post.

Here’s a sneak peek of the post I did for Michelle’s I am Woman series.

About a week or so ago I was watching Jimmy Kimmel, which is usually a funny show, but that particular night it made me sad.  Jimmy sometimes has a person on the street ask odd questions to adults, which often times yields silly responses. On that night he asked children a question and he received disheartening responses. The question: Why are women paid less than men, the replies made me think somewhere, somehow, we’re not doing enough to break these stereotypes. Some of the responses from the kids….

I’ve been listening to a lot of Oldies and Selena.

And this Selena and JB mashup, because the teen.

Reading

I’m always trying to learn, improve… progress ? My latest April library haul represents just that.

Painting has always been soothing to me, but lately watercoloring has been my go to. I’m still a beginner when it comes to watercolor, I’m trying to get all the help I can get in that area. 🙂

When you’re debating on a book to take home & see a familiar face you grab that book and hurry home! ? @BeccaLudlum pic.twitter.com/0MHLIuMqbv

— Mrs_ AOK (@Mrs_AOK) April 6, 2016

This book! I wasn’t sure if I was going to checkout  The Art of Social Media (Affiliate link), but once I saw Becca inside I had to check it out. I’m glad I didn’t pass up this book!

I write, therefore I read, and sometimes I read books about writing or finding writing jobs. 🙂 I’m sticking to my Spring Goals. Stephanie gave me the best advice:

I say go for it. Submit your work. The worst that can happen? Nothing. But nothing is what’s happening anyway by not submitting it. Right?

I HAD to get this book! There are quite a few wonderful ideas in Make & Share Random Acts of Kindness (affiliate link) . {Random Acts Of Kindness}

Planning

Well, I’m planning on ch-ch-changes! Nothing too big, just more focused content. However, because I’m trying to write more outside of blogging (lately) I have to find a way to balance time, here, there, & everywhere.

I’m also planning another side hustle, which I’m really excited about. I’m still in the planning stages, so I don’t have too much to share just yet.

Encouraging

I encourage you to fill mail boxes with love letters. (Don’t be like me and leave said love letters on your desk for too long.)

Do something nice for someone.

Check out the links in this post.

I encourage you to join me for Thank You Notes. This week I shared our spring break photos. 🙂

Follow your dreams!! Today is the best day to start 🙂

What are you currently up to?