Can you believe we’re halfway through 2024? It’s been a busy weekend so this week’s report is short and sweet.
R - Reading
Romance on audio: This Summer Will be Different by Carley Fortune, Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood, and Beach Read by Emily Henry.
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo on my Kindle before bed.
E - Eating
Birthday cake! The boys (my husband and son) shared another birthday this week and we had family over to celebrate with a simple dinner and a Bluey birthday cake.
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We also went to eat Thai food for our anniversary! I posted my first thread asking for recommendations. We kept things pretty light and shared spring rolls, satay, Tom kha kai, num tok, and of course, mango sticky rice for dessert.
P - Playing
The girl, so confusing by Charli xcx & Lorde. I love a good remix. It’s dance music summer but this time the club is my kitchen.
O - Obsessing over
A.C. We had our first 100-degree week so if you need me, I’ll be inside for the foreseeable future.
R - Recommending
The Summer of Smut series from The Cut.
T - Treating myself to
A little Bridgerton-watching spree during my lunch break this week.
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Ohh, the summer of smut series is so fun! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Love the summer book recommendations!! 💛