Living a Joyful Life

After only reading 1 book in April, I made up for it in May and read 8 books.  Sailing Lessons –Hannah McKinnon I love Hannah McKinnon and this was her latest novel. I really enjoyed this book and I rated it 4 stars. I would definitely recommend this book although it is very sad too. When Dimple Met Rishi - Sandhya Menon This was the second book by Sandhya Menon (I actually just picked up her latest release from the library) I've read and I really liked it. It was a fun, easy to read, YA book. I rated it 4 stars. Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness: How to Stay Sane and Live One Step Ahead of Your Symptoms –Ilana Jacqueline I didn't read this book cover to cover but I skimmed it and learned some new things. I rated this book 3 stars. Confessions of a Domestic Failure –Bunmi Laditan I enjoyed this book so much and I really hope this author comes out with more books because I found her to be really great wri...

What We’re Eating This Week… Monday: Spaghetti Squash Lasagna & Veggies Tuesday:  Leftovers, Sausage, Veggies, Garlic Bread What I’m Reminiscing About… My trips to NY to see my family during the Summer months. Also reminiscing about my Summer vacation trips to a lake a few hours from where I grew up. Some of my very favorite memories were made there. ^The lake I love so much.^ What I’m Loving… I loved attending my 3rd Go Wild Planner Conference. What I’ve Been Up To… In the beginning of the month, I attended the Go Wild Planner Conference which was in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. I have been to the conference 3 out of the 4 years and it’s so amazing as always. I recently left my job and I’ve been job hunting. I went wedding dress shopping with my best friend. I’ve been doing a lot of reading and I’ve been making and posting planner Youtube videos. What I’m Dreading… The hot Summer months ahead. What I’m Working On… A li...

1. Mother’s Day This Sunday is Mother's Day. My mom is my best friend in the entire world and I'm so blessed to have her as my mom and my best friend. If I'm half the woman my mom is, I will be so lucky. She is my rock, my constant support system, my partner in crime. Mom, thank you for all that you are and all that you do. I love you so very much. Credit:  This Site 2. New Lotion I recently purchased the Bombshell Paradise lotion from Victoria's Secret and I'm obsessed with the scent. It's definitely my favorite lotion and I hope they keep this scent around for a long time. 3. Status: Bookworm I have always been a bookworm since I was a young child. In late elementary school, I would bring an empty backpack and walk up to library (which was 2 blocks from my house) and I would spend hours at the library. When I had checked out with my books, I put a quarter in the pay phone to call my mom to come pick me up because I couldn’t wal...