Normally this would be the time I'd do a monthly check-in but for this year (hoping for a better and calmer and peaceful year but who knows at this point?). I'm switching it up and sharing things that I've been loving this month. I'm hoping to make this a monthly thing for you all to read. Anyways, let's get into the post!
Favorite TV show I've been enjoying this month:
This show is something I normally wouldn't watch (just super out of my comfort zone) but I'm giving it a go round this season and so far I've been enjoying it (anything so far with the fashion element I love; well maybe the music element too).
Favorite songs I've been enjoying this month:
"No Time" by The Guess Who
"Flames" by Avril Lavigne ft. MOD SUN
"cheers" by Blackbear ft. Wiz Khalifa
Favorite big highlights this month:
"Breathe" 30 Days of Yoga via Yoga with Adriene on YouTube (most of the month)
Seeing snow for the first time this month (very comforting to watch)
Favorite book this month:
When I found out one of my favorite YouTuber's was making a book, I about lost my mind. She was someone that was a part of my journey right around the time of my 2015/2016 breakup. Her videos were essentially therapy and I would watch only her main channel videos and second channel vlogs. She was the main reason I read my bible front to back and used the Holy Bible app. I made recipes from any of her food videos and were delish (also she was the main reason I began listening to Switchfoot more often and they are great to listen to when you just need an upbeat tune or something comforting on a rough day). Anyways, I read this book "Growing Strong" front to back and loved it; her philosophies and takes (and may I add, delish recipes) on things were great. I had found a particular section in the book referring to a section in the book of Acts 16- verses 25-28 and it references Paul and Silas being chained in prison for a crime they didn't do and at the time of my breakup it felt like I was chained to a place that wasn't making me happy. Once the chains broke in the same section I referenced it felt like I was free from that unhappy place. I loved that feeling of freedom. I felt renewed and happy over time. I highly recommend this book as a source of encouragment, joy (no pun intended) and as a mindful guide for your overall health + well-being.
Favorite Coffee (ground): La Colombe Rwanda Early Riser (such a smooth coffee and very subtle on flavor- which is nice if you don't care for a more subtle flavor)
Favorite go-to coffee shop drink this month: Anything iced with oat milk or almond milk (plus an extra shot & added cinnamon & coconut sugar)
Favorite Meals I've made this month:
The Immunity Boosting Chicken Soup from my "Growing Strong"; plus another soup (was anyone sensing a theme yet? no? just me; okay)- from chef Michael D. Symon via Facebook- a hearty veggie chickpea soup (both of these soups I made has massively good flavor!)
Well, that's everything for this month! The favorites may vary month to month but I thought I would share what I've been loving! Hope you enjoy these posts and let me know if you end up liking it!
Sending lots of love + light,
Lauren
