What's Up Wednesday

wowwww have I missed y'all!! I love being back in the blogging world and I want to assure you that I will not do that again [it was seriously an emergency and I'll let you guys in on that tomorrow when I show y'all what's been going on this week]. So put my normal Monday & Tuesday's on a pause for this week and let's just pick right up for "What's Up Wednesday" where I'm linking up with my favorite bloggers to join in on there last Wednesday of the month adventures.

 Just a reminder of the questions we go over.....[link up with us too!] 

What We're Eating This Week.....
 I mentioned that this week has been crazy for us [we literally ate cup noodles for two meals one day] but this was my favorite purchase from my most recent grocery run...

This with chips or carrots is my favorite summer snack right now! [during the summer we LOVE anything with lime!]

What I'm Reminiscing About...
Thinking about how relaxing [minus a few events] this summer is compared to last summer! 
This Summer.... we're like

 
What I'm Loving..
The warm air and soaking in the time I get to see my husband because that changes August 1st! 

What We've Been Up To..
Well I was gonna update you tomorrow more but we got a call Saturday while in Atlanta that my grandmother was being rushed to the hospital with some bleeding so I've been chauffeuring different people back and forth to the hospital and she finally got to come home today and Tripp's grandmother is still there[for about 3 days both our grandmothers were on the same floor in the same hospital]. In between chauffeuring, we cut the grass today in 104 degree Alabama heat! 

What I'm Dreading..
Returning to work tomorrow, working a customer service type of job - people aren't always the most understanding of having to take days off [even if it's a family emergency].
 
What I'm Working On....
I'm deep cleaning my house this week in between work and everything else...it's a pretty big dread because it is a bigger ordeal than expected! The slip and slide party with my family is scheduled for Saturday, right now it is predicted to storm but we are playing it by ear.

What I'm Excited About...
Honestly, after getting my grandparents home from the last hospital ride last night, I was just excited to have life go back to semi-normal [getting back to you guys!], regular work schedule, exercise, etc. 
 
What I'm Watching and Reading...
The trainwreck that is The Bachelorette.... #TEAMSHAWNB

Currently not reading anything but I am thinking about starting this...

What I'm Listening To..
I read about this podcast on buzzfeed {link: here} and tried it out. LOVE IT! She gives tips on how to live an all around healthier life [starting the 1 minute rule asap!].  Listen to it and let me know what you think. 

What I'm Wearing....
I had some serious generosity showed to me this past week. One of my readers read some of the posts about my brother and asked if she could spoil me with some of the shorts I had posted a few posts back. I seriously could not see how I could accept this offer but my mom told me that I shouldn't take this sweet lady's blessing away. 

So she sent me a sweet e-gift card and I was able to get a few of the shorts posted [some were sold out.]  I got...

 and a few more things! I'll show y'all Friday! 
 
What I'm Doing This Weekend...
We started a small group at our church this past Friday night so we have that to look forward to, as well as the Slip and Slide Party on Saturday! 

What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month....
Tripp and I are taking our mama's on a relaxing beach trip the week of our 1st anniversary! We had several trips last year just the two of us so we thought we could get these girls away with us this time. 
 

What Else Is New.... 
I went to the dermatologist a few weeks ago and left y'all hanging on what happened, well she put me on one prescription pill and two creams for it. She said it could take from 3 weeks to 3 months [I go back in to see her in September].  I really enjoyed my experience at Village Dermatology and I feel like so far [2 weeks in] my skin is looking better [which isn't great but BETTER!]. I posted the two creams she has me on and they haven't been irritating me at all [unlike any washes, creams or toners I have tried thus far]. 

Check back tomorrow for a post about everything going on this week!

What Are You Doing For The 4th?...
We haven't decided yet but I did ask to watch the fireworks on the local lake in our area so hopefully we get too! Our town has fireworks downtown but nothing beats seeing them on the water. 

 

what's in my bag wednesday

Hey y'all, switching up wedding wednesday {because it wears me out mentally, which should prove to y'all how tiring that whole actual process made me!} to bring you "what's in my bag wednesday"!

I recently started taking a medium sized gym bag everyday with me really because I prefer a tiny purse so I had no room to shove my barre socks, yoga towel, etc.

So I will show y'all....{drum roll} what's in my bag!

This is my bag, I love colors but I also think a black adidas bag is quite understated. This is the medium sized version, Tripp has the large and it has two side pockets to my just one. {I linked the big items in case you are interested in it. You can comment or message me, as well for details!}

I couldn't find this exact bag so I tagged some similar ones that are a good price: option 1 or option 2

 

{the side pocket}

  

{inside}

Of course in my bag I have...ANOTHER BAG {the Russian doll version of bags}.
I didn't want all of these items just rolling around in my bag and this doesn't come with much pockets so I got this cute gold bag from my mom for Christmas and it was put to good use.

 Inside the gold bag is: baby oil {takes off eye makeup}, makeup wipes, tide to-go pen {I'm a mess, y'all}, Deo {hot yoga necessity}, lotion, lint roll {dog owner necessity}, balance oil & elevation oil {feeling blue or anxious, I rub these on my wrists or behind my neck}, bug spray {alabama necessity}, tooth brush and a water flavor packet.
I usually don't know really what workout I will do in the evening so I plan for either walking, biking, hot yoga or barre.

 

 {pink towel is my hot yoga mat & the other is my towel for if I shower at the gym}

a change of clothes {leggings: on sale now!}, barre socks and my tennis shoes {Reebok crossfit nanos link: here}

 

In the side pocket I keep: erin condren planne {link:here} , exercise/food diary {similar: here} & scented spray [because we need that after sweating, y'all]

Then finally my purse..which is really just a wallet because that's all it will hold but I love it and it's perfect for me! I can't find it but it is a sakroots that I got from TJ Maxx via my mom {I normally just end up with whatever bag she doesn't like, ha!} similar: here

What's in y'all's bags?! What am I mising in mine?! comment with suggestions or love! Check back tomorrow to see what's been going on in our lives lately!

What's Up Wednesday

I am linking up with one of my favorite bloggers, Shay at MixandMatchMama for "What's Up Wednesdays". Shay has the best posts and if you are a "Bachelor" fan you will know her as Season 17's Bachelor Sean's sister. 

What we're eating this week: 

I'm usually not one for cooking, I haven't found my niche in it yet. That being said....Tripp made Paleo Chili at his small group on Sunday and I must say it was delish. He made a huge pot that I ate on for a 3 days before freezing the rest. Very proud of the hubs. 

What I'm reading: 

My goal here lately is to read one self-help, one fiction that I can enjoy and one bible study. I mentioned in an earlier post that I am reading Grief Healing Techniques which I HIGHLY

recommend for anyone needing help with grief in anyway. 

For my fiction, I am looking to find a new one. So any recommendations, comment with them please! 

Then there is my Bible study...again SHEREADSTRUTH is perfect for any female needing a different approach to your typical Bible study. It's an APP, but you can also purchase the study guides for a few of the plans which are BEAUTIFUL> I have Esther currently.  

What I'm reminiscing about:

Obviously constantly reminiscing about this guy... #sorrynotsorry it'll be a year April 5th so I know the posts surrounding that date will probably more sentimental than most. 

 What I'm looking forward to:

Since Tripp and I both work in education (well me, sort of) we have next week off for spring break and while we aren't going away we are going to try to do some fun stuff around here. I know one day I want to go to one of the parks for some outdoor time, plus some must needed car washing, grass cutting, etc. It should be fun tho! 

What I'm loving: 

Well these two specifically, ever since she was forced to spend at least 24 hours with us during all the snow/ice we all most DEFINITELY bonded. I love this babe and am so enjoying this time that she is living with us. I know one day life/we will different/harder/older so I am trying to remember to enjoy this time in our marriage/being roommates. I have to say it isn't too hard because these two are quite fun :)

 

 Also..this past weekend I came down with some throat burning crude so I am currently loving me some emergen-c as well #yuktobeingsick.

 

What I've been up to:

 Well work (obvs), a lot of PB and Hot Yoga...honestly our weeks are pretty monotonous around here. It's baseball season so Tripp works late with games or practice, I work till the same time everyday and go straight to some sort of class that makes me sweat and then beds it is...food in there somewhere as well.

I applied for 3 jobs that I would be excited about so fingers crossed. 

 

 What I'm dreading:

Apparently allergy season or whatever the heck is wrong with me....it is no bueno. 

What I'm working on:

Finding the energy to go to Yen Yoga tonight and this blog... besides that I currently don't have many projects going on at the house and a ton of projects going on at work (hellllo, graduation time). 

What I'm excited about:

The weekend...too soon?!

What I'm watching:

Just started The Mindy Project this past weekend and omg...LOVE LOVE. She is me, err I am her. Hilarious! If you love New Girl or comedy or laughing, in general it is a MUST watch. 

What I'm listening to:

I mean it's Queen Bey so do I need to give you a reason?! 

 

What am I annoyed by:

 Allergies, tiredness, acne, my love for food...choose one or all that is me. This ^^^ doesn't deserve a cute picture soo.

 

What am I hoping for:

A peaceful rest of the week! Yes Mothers, those without children appreciate peace as well. 

What am I wearing today:

Workout clothes currently, or always. whatevs.  

 

What else is new:

 I think y'all know just about everything by now but here is a cute pic of tobes just in case you need more. Also, I felt like this was one of those old myspace bulletins I used to do and I loved those so ergo I loved this. 

 

What's up with you?