Right Now: Late February

Listening . . .to this song.  It is my most current repeat play.  She is 16 years old.  What were you doing when you were 16?  Yeah, me too.  Definitely not heading up a super cool band.  Just read about her in Rolling Stone.  Very different - in a good way.

Remembering . . .our wonderful trip to Hawaii to visit my sister and her family.  Just the girls and I went.  It was great to see the cousins getting to know each other again. 

Reading . . .this for my Book Club.  Last month we read this, which was good.  I also finished #2 in the Hunger Games series.  Can't wait to start #3.  Things better work out for Katniss or I'll be pissed. 

Eating . . .trashy food.  That's right.  Last weekend we gathered with the neighbors for another themed dinner - trashy food.  Or food inspired by trashy food. If that makes any sense.  I'll share the menu soon.

Enjoying . . .my drawing class.  Or I was until we started 1 point and 2 point perspective.  That is some tricky stuff.  I'd much rather draw a bunch of boxes instead of a hallway.  Ugh.

Playing . . .games.  My 6 year old is obsessed with games these days.  Candy Land, Bird Bingo, Uno and Pass the Pigs are her current favs.

Coveting . . .a healthy left foot.  I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis for about 3 months now and I AM SOOO DONE WITH IT.  Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be done with me.  It is shockingly debilitating and painful.  Done, so done with pain. I feel broken, shuffling around like an old lady. 

Watching. . . this series.  Only 2 seasons!!  WAH! So smart and funny.  But he is coming to Seattle, going to have to make that happen.  I also watched this documentary with my sis and BIL.  It was fascinating.  Bryce and I just saw this (thanks to my in-laws for watching the girls.)  The first 1/3 was amazing.  Bradly Cooper was great.  Then it turned into a typical romantic comedy.  Too bad.

Thinking . . . about this blog.  Will I keep writing?  What will become of it?  I'm not sure right now.

Making . . . a first grade art project for the school auction.  I'll post details. . . hopefully.  Said the unreliable blogger. 

 
What about you?  Where are you right now?

Right Now: Late November

Listening:: to the rain fall and fall and fall. . .

Reading:: this dark and mysterious book.  I highly recommend it.

Remembering:: how to cook a turkey.  Not sure why I need to re-learn this each year, my mind must be filled with other things.

Watching:: this.  Strange I know but I just love this show. . . all except that cynical, negative Kevin O'Leary.

Thinking:: of our friends in Luxembourg. We met some great peeps over there.   

Eating: mushrooms.  I'm seriously craving anything that contains them.  Today I bought some chantrelles to add to the Thanksgiving stuffing.   

Making:: doll quilts and pillows.  My girls sewed the pillows all by themselves - they insisted!  So fun to be actually sewing with my daughters!!

Playing:: this song over and over again.  Do you get obsessed with specific songs and play them to death?  I do.

Feeling:: resigned to turning 40.  Not that I could have stopped it.  But the mental fight has ceased.  Guess that is good as my birthday is on Thursday.

Hoping:: the family will all be healthy soon - we've been hit with the stomach flu, coughs and colds.  Tis the season, I guess.

Wondering:: if Bryce and I will pull of this 40th birthday bash we have planned for each other (he turns 40 in December.) I've been so relaxed about it but now I'm freakin' out!

Coveting:: absolutely nothing.  Right now I feel like I have just what I need.

Please tell me, where are you right now? 

Right Now: August 1st

Feeling ~ A bit tentative and self conscious about blogging since it has been so long.

Reading ~ This ridiculously chubby book. In June my book club picks a longer read to hold us until we meet again in September. This may be the longest book I've attempted since college.
   
Appreciating ~ Slow, lazy mornings. These are one of the best parts of summer - no rushing, no furious hair brushing, no stress.

Eating ~ This salad. I think I've made it 4 or 5 times this summer already.
 
Hoping ~ for a hot, gorgeous August. I don't feel done with summer at all.

 Enjoying ~ An afternoon at Green Lake with our neighbors.


Listening ~ To pop music. Seriously. If it is on a 10 year old girl's play list chances are it is on mine. I don't know what's gotten into me.

Wanting ~ To hire someone to give my blog an overall.  My blog doesn't look like I want it to and I'm not willing to spend hours pouring over code trying to figure it out.  Any recommendations?

Hearing ~ My girls bicker - really the hardest part of summer vacation.

Coveting ~ A solid night of sleep.  Insomnia stinks.

Where are you right now?

Right Now: End of January

Listening: to Pandora Radio. The girls are addicted to the Beach Boys station. It certainly is feel good music.

Enjoying: Our Saturday ski days. Being outside, being together and breathing the fresh air - all really good things. Reading: This parenting book. It addresses just what I've been thinking about and noticing in children lately. Just started this for my book club. I'm hooked already.

Making: Macarons. About a batch a week. Still struggling with baking time. My last batch was under cooked and wouldn't come off of the parchment paper.

Appreciating: Quiet days.

Hoping: We are able to make it to Luxembourg this summer. Missing the peeps there and really wanting to reconnect.

Eating: Protein. This is a challenge for me as it is not my go-to food group. Trying to get 25 grams per meal. Fage in the morning makes it a bit easier.

Feeling: Excited for spring. Warmer temps and less rain; I'm hopeful!

Watching: We're still hooked on 30 Rock. Just started season 5. I think it is the most hilarious show on TV. We just watched this movie on Saturday - an interesting concept.

Coveting: Not surprisingly, another cup of coffee.

What about you? Where are you right now?

Right Now: Late September

Feeling ~ A bit more settled after a week and a half of living back in our house.

Enjoying ~ lots of kitty love.  We're so happy to have Gus back with us.  It is like no time has passed at all.  

Watching ~ Season 4 of 30 Rock.  That show is hilarious.  Alec Baldwin is amazing.  Will start this next. 

Eating ~ Homemade macaroni and cheese, the dish I christened our new oven with.

Making ~ What feels like a million trips to the store in an attempt to get our household organized and functional again - light bulbs, shelf paper, trash bags, flour, sugar, salt, broom, paper towels. . . .

Listening ~ to local radio.  The chatter keeps me company as I unpack, sort, and put things away.

Remembering ~ our friends in Luxembourg and really missing them!!

Smelling ~ coffee from our newly purchased machine. Ah, life is good!

Appreciating ~ wonderful neighbors and old friends. 

Coveting ~ routine.

Where are you right now?

Right Now: Mid May

Watching . . .Bored to Death. We've only watched the first 5 episodes and have found that each one gets better and better. Jason Schwartzman plays a writer who moonlights as a private detective and Zach Galifianakis (who easily won me over in Between Two Ferns) plays his troubled best friend. HBO does it again!

Making . . .lots of plans for an upcoming girls weekend in Paris!

Smelling . . .lilacs which have been blooming for over a week now.

Hoping . . .blogger actually saves and publishes this post. Lost the whole thing this morning. Fingers crossed the second time is a charm.

Reading . . . this classic recommended by Christina and Jennifer. When I'm finished I'll pick up The Lacuna again. Although this and this are calling my name too thanks to Jennifer.

Enjoying . . .our last few months in Luxembourg before we move back to Seattle.

Wondering . . .if Eva will ever tire of working on her dandelion chain - the longest EVER. She has hopes of making it into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Listening . . . to Angus and Julia Stone. After I caught on to Yellow Brick Road I've been obsessed. Heard this Neil Young cover on the radio. It is the first time Neil has given permission to have one of his songs sampled. It's not bad, even Bryce agrees.

Feeling . . .terribly excited about the kitchen remodel in our Seattle house - counter tops, appliances, floors - the works!

Remembering . . . how very quickly time passes.

Where are you right now?

Right Now: Late February

Watching . . . Band of Brothers. Amazing to be in the region where the Battle of the Bulge was fought. Must go back to the Historical Center in Bastogne. We just finished this series. Hilarious!

Making . . . Loads of granola. I think I've tried 5 different recipes. Haven't got it just right yet.

Smelling . . . Cinnamon from the Snickerdoodles Audrey and I made.

Hoping . . . for lots of snow in the Alps!

Reading. . . Just finished this. Going to start The Help next.

Enjoying . . . my mornings in the forest.

Thinking . . . about our life here in Luxembourg.

Eating . . .no surprise here -GRANOLA - every morning with plain yogurt (the runny European kind!)

Listening . . . to this Pearl Jam CD. It is really, really good. Also enjoying this recent purchase of Bryce's.

Coveting . . . an early spring.

Where are you right now?

Right Now: Early September

Watching :: Mad Men. I know, I know - finally! We are 2 episodes away from finishing Season 1. It is absolutely as wonderful as it is talked up to be.

Smelling :: Fall in the air. My favorite time of year.

Enjoying :: The lazy mornings of summer break. I'm not looking forward to the early morning rush of school days!

Reading :: Under the Tuscan Sun. Just finished this and wanted to take a break before starting the next one.

Making :: A macchiato every morning. In the afternoons occasionally as well. Still loving my new machine.

Hoping :: I get my act together soon and finish my Moving to Luxembourg FAQ post soon.

Thinking :: Green. Details soon.

Remembering :: The smiles and wonderful baby chub of my sweet nephew.

Coveting :: A haircut.

How about you, where are you right now?

Right Now: Mid March

Watching ~ The Wire (AGAIN!!) Almost finished with Season 1 and loving it as much as I did the first time.

Smelling ~ Spices: Raz el hanout, cumin, paprika, and turmeric, thanks to a great cooking class.

Enjoying ~ Day trips and Tuesday walks.


Reading ~ This, the most helpful parenting book I've ever picked up. Just started this and am also reading bits and pieces of this. Oh, finished this and really enjoyed it.

Making ~ shhhhh. Not ready for full disclosure, but here is a hint.

Wondering ~ how Emily's first week back to work is going.

Hoping ~ Audrey's stomach bug is of the 24 hour kind.


Thinking ~ about my mom's upcoming visit.

Remembering ~ yellow roses. My grandmother's favorite.

Coveting ~ A good night's sleep.

How about you? Where are you Right Now?

Right Now: Mid December

watching . . .the snow fall and actually accumulate

smelling. . . hot cocoa on the stove

reading. . . Julia's Kitchen Wisdom (Thanks Don & Chris!)

enjoying. . .a few games of Big Boggle with Bryce

listening. . . to Eva snoop around under the Christmas tree

wondering . . .what the new year will bring

thinking . . . about family

feeling . . .cold. It's freezing here. Literally.

remembering . . .Christmases of the past

Right Now: Late October

Watching :: Episodes 1-5 of this season's Office. Thanks itunes.
Reading :: this and this along with the rest of the blogosphere
Making :: a hand print quilt for my oldest daughter's class
Eating :: a bit too mindlessly
Feeling :: so incredibly happy for my mom
Thinking :: about the special visit I had with my aunt & uncle
Hoping :: at some point I won't feel exhausted all the time
Wondering :: where we're going to travel after Christmas
Hearing :: my oldest beginning to read
Liking :: Tuesday walks in the woods
Wanting :: a weekend away with Bryce
Playing :: this CD that I bought on a whim
Wishing :: we could spend Thanksgiving with family
Enjoying :: the sunny, cold days and beautiful autumn foliage
Coveting :: another cup of coffee

This Right now format found here.

What are you up to Right Now?

Right Now: Early September

Feeling a bit quiet and reflective this evening. I've seen this "Right Now" series on a few blogs and thought I'd give it a go.

watching... The Godfather II

smelling... clean clothes on the line

reading... hotel descriptions on booking.com

enjoying... the warm sunny days and cool mornings

listening... to the chatter in my mind

knowing... fall is on it's way

drinking... sparkling lemonade

wanting... to catch up

embracing... the transition coming our way

What about you?