In her weekly wrap up post, Kristin Lenz shares what she’s been reading, listening to and loving to help inspire you!
This week went so fast! Did it feel that way for you? I’ve been busy, a good busy, and it makes the time fly. I consciously tell myself often to slow down so I can savor the moments. Even finding ways to appreciate the tasks and chores that repeat each day is easier when I remind myself I “Get to Do” the laundry, I “Get to Do” the dishes. Trading “Have To” for “Get To” can really make a difference.
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WHAT I’M WATCHING
When my college daughter is home we love to watch old movies together. Well, old to her, for me I feel like a teenager again when I introduce her to a favorite 80s flick! This past break we watched Say Anything and Mystic Pizza . What movie did you love back in the day that you haven’t seen in forever? Put it on your weekend to do list!
WHAT I’M READING
I actually read this book a few years ago and at the time shared it on Instagram. Yesterday I got a message from a follower friend on IG thanking me for sharing it. It was called Brian on Fire. It’s a memoir written by Susannah Cahalan who at the age of 24 went “crazy”, but received a life saving diagnosis. My IG friend is a doctor and their practice recently had a patient brought in with the same symptoms. Luckily, the patient was sent to a psychiatrist that knew of this disease and was able to treat her right away. My friend said she just went out and bought 30 copies to start sharing. This book is that important! It was an easy, well written and fascinating read.
ON THE BLOG THIS WEEK
This week on the blog I shared The Best Books for Parenting Teens, Beautiful Fireplace Design, Creative Vintage Vases.
WHAT I’M LOVING
- This bathroom cabinet makeover from Cynthia.
- The cutest Valentine garland DIYfrom Mary.
- Andrea has a beautiful easy furniture makeover tutorial anyone can do.
FOLLOW ALONG
Instagram ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~ Twitter ~ YouTube
Wow, what an impact you have had with sharing that book! You go girl! In trying to think about those “old movies” I recalled that my husband and I were dating when Jaws came out and saw it together. I guess I date myself! Have a great week my friend!
Isn’t that an amazing story! I was so glad she shared it with me! I remember the first time I saw Jaws!! Oh boy! It still gives me shivers!!
Thanks for sharing the perspective “I get to…” so this evening \ I’m telling myself I get to clean my big beautiful home, I get to talk to my 92 yr old mom to settle her down after a misunderstanding between her and her son, I get to go to Bible study in the morning and on and on. What a huge difference!
This made my day! I’m so glad you shared. It does make such a difference. One turn of phrase or change of wording can give us a new perspective.