Week 26

We are officially halfway through 2018.

Our first summer guest arrived this week! The last time we saw James was when he was living in Germany, about 7 years ago. He and the family are back in the states now and while it seems closer, it's still so far. He played a show at the Baby Bar on Tuesday night, another activity we hadn't participated in in perhaps more than 7 years. The only thing that felt like it changed was my ability to stay out past 11. Fun to catch up - and now it's our turn to visit on the East Coast!

I lost some skin this week. It amazes me how, in the quick course of a conversation about what I'm doing this weekend, everything's stitched up and I never feel a thing. These posters are also kinda nasty and I can't look away. Anyway, always wear sunscreen.

Recipes 

Brats, burgers, pizza, pasta. We're drinking rose and eating meals on the porch and living large.

Doing/Making

I finished my Brudarach scarf! I started this mystery knit-along back in April, took it with me on our trip in May, and am glad I finished it before the 4th of July...when I will never wear scarves...sigh. I'll have forgotten all about it by the time September rolls around and I could use a lightweight accent.

I will be starting on this sweet little sweater next. The yarn is on its way!

Reading
Another finish: The Happiness Equation. The part that resonated with me most was toward the end, which aligned with my personal motivational phrase of "Just do it" (thanks, Nike). The idea is that you have to do before you realize you can do or want to do. Just do it, and then you'll realize you can do it, which makes you want to do it, and you keep doing it. It's a productive cycle. It also reminded me of a phrase my Oma used to say, which used to make me mad because she was usually right: "Those who say they can't, don't want to."

These also remind me of her

Watching
Watched Hannah Gadsby's comedy special, "Nanette," this past week. I found her take on comedy refreshing, gut-wrenching, and timely as ever. Worth a watch.

And Glow is back! I love it.