Currently: This July.

Currently {July 2016}

It’s time for another Currently post. I cannot believe that July is almost over. And as much as I want summer to last a little longer, I am ready for a new month.  I’m optimistic that August will bring about less sadness. Full disclosure: I did not post a Currently post for JUNE! June and July have been busy months for me. July is always a busy month for me. My family celebrates two birthdays this month, my two Mr. Julys. 🙂

July has been an erratic month. At times I have felt very May-ish. This month has brought about so much heartache. Although I’m happy in my own life, my own safe little bubble, I cannot help but to feel bleak and fear for what surrounds me. My heart breaks for all of us. It seems like we’re in an ugly place, and I would love for us to escape.. NOW. Division is ugly.

What the world needs now is love, sweet love. -Diana Ross ______________________________________________

I’m just emotionally tired. Acceptance. Love. Kindness. Forgiveness. These are words we teach our kids, but are we truly teaching our kids that these words are more than words? We don’t all have to think the same, love the same, look the same, but if we could all accept the same that would be AWESOME. I know that’s a tall order, but I’m hopeful that we can teach the next generation to love & accept. It’s up to us. …… P.S. Thank You Notes are a little different this week. (#LinkInBio)

A photo posted by Mrs.AOK (@mrs_aok) on Jul 14, 2016 at 10:43pm PDT

Currently

Currently, I’ve been thinking a lot about our world (obviously). Well, I’ve been thinking about the people in this world. As of result of all the hate I’ve been dreaming of better days and peaceful understandings that our differences do not have to divide us.

And on a less serious note…

Currently, I’m considering dying my hair black. I know that may sound random to you, but I’m seriously considering it. What are your thoughts? I’m a freckle face gal with green eyes and olive skin. So, do you think it’ll work? Actually, I think it probably will, I’ve done it in the past. 🙂 HIGH SCHOOL FLASHBACK!! (My hair is actually a blue black in this picture or as I called it Veronica hair. Archie comics? My brother read them.)

Currently, I’m cooking up a storm with my family, which we’re loving. My family and I have been busy with cookbooks from the library finding new recipes to test. Lately, we kind of live at the library. 🙂

(Currently eating the shawarma my husband and I made using the recipe from An Edible Mosaic while I type this out. Multitasking my lunch like a boss! Are we still using like a boss? 🙂 )

Library Book Haul ?

1) Seattle City of Literature

2) Finding Audrey

3) Eating in the Middle ?

4) A World of Artist Journal Pages

5) Find & Keep

What’s in your library bag?

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It is DAY 13 of #CreativeMomLife with @linkouture & I!!! ??? Today’s prompt is: Books ? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Have you read @linkouture’s book? Bev created a workbook for mamas that encourages moms to stay creative. It’s AWESOME & INSPIRING?

A photo posted by Mrs.AOK (@mrs_aok) on Jul 13, 2016 at 8:54pm PDT

Seattle City of Literature is a book of essays from writers & bookshop owners around the Seattle area writing about the Seattle writing scene, past and present. As a result of reading this book, I think I may make it my mission to visit all the bookshops mentioned in the book.

I haven’t started Finding Audrey yet, but I plan on starting it next. I’m totally loving Eating in the Middle! The author of the book, Andie Mitchell, lost over 100 pounds!! In the book she shares recipes that meet somewhere in the middle, healthy and tasty.

Currently, I’m thankful that I do not do Facebook. I’ve toned down my time on Twitter, since it’s getting ugly there too. Instagram isn’t too bad, so lately I’ve been hanging out there. I cannot lie though… sometimes I go down the rabbit hole of tweets on current events. I don’t know why, because most of the time I want to scream or cry. SIGH.

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Currently and ALWAYS, I’m thankful for my tribe. 🙂 My tribe isn’t limited to my amazing family, it also extends to my amazing friends. 🙂 I love y’all!!

The other day ago I was a little grumpy. I’m not quite sure why, maybe it was all the news, crappy sleep, or just me. My youngest daughter wrote me a sweet little note (as she often does) that said: Momma, I’m sorry you’re not you’re happiest today. I will make you cookies. Love you so, so, so much. ? Instantly I was all better! I didn’t need cookies… love works just fine. ? I did get those cookies though, a few days later, but boy were they worth the wait! My girls make one helluva tag team in the kitchen. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Today’s prompt for #CreativeMomLife, hosted by @linkouture & I, is DRINK. ☕️ Coffee & Cookies ?

A photo posted by Mrs.AOK (@mrs_aok) on Jul 12, 2016 at 10:07pm PDT

Currently, I’m excited for the #SPBoxSwap link up!! It’s almost time!! If you like swap reveals just as much as I do, check back on Friday. 🙂Currently, besides worrying, reading, cooking, and doodling, I’ve been late night binge watching. WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME I WOULD LOVE GAME OF THRONES?!?!? It has taken me forever to join my Sun and Stars, but we are finally watching GOT together. He has been watching for around two years (I think), he’s all caught up and I’m just getting started, but I’m sure it won’t take me too long.

I’ve heard so much about the show from him, social media, and television, but Leslie Jones and Seth Meyers totally peeked my interest. (Can Leslie and Seth have a show, please?) 😀 Furthermore, in regard to Leslie Jones, the hate that has been spewed toward her on Twitter is not cool. I cannot comprehend that kind of hate, especially against a person who makes PEOPLE LAUGH!! Wishing her nothing but love. <3

We binged watched season one of Mr. Robot and I’m hooked! WOW!

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I most note that I believe these two shows are well written. I’m in awe of the writing, I’m constantly saying that was good, my kudos to the writers. Even though, I’m usually all about happy and funny television- especially before bed- these two shows are too awesome to miss. Confession: Yes, I cover my eyes during the gory parts of Game of Thrones- no shame. 😀

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Currently, I’m planning ahead. My blog has been quite sparse lately, therefore I hope to remedy that by not only planing, but doing. I’m also currently anxiously awaiting sharing something I’m thrilled about. 🙂

So, what’s up with you currently?