May 8th, 2013
April in Review
This month felt: Spacious! It went by quickly but I usually felt like I had enough hours in the day to get things done, which qualifies as a superpower in my books. I had a positive month filled with trying new things and going out to new places. It felt so good and like a treat to be really present and enjoy my life as it is now. When I remembered not to get lost in thoughts, isn’t that always how it is?
The biggest surprise was: Booking a trip to Washington, DC in May. Jesse & I had considered it but because we haven’t taken much time off work in the past few years it felt extravagant to schedule a trip on a month’s notice. I can’t wait to finally meet Becky for the first time in six years of friendship, and to meet Freckled Nest’s customer service manager Kelsey in person, or to go exploring all the museums. And I’m sure there will be lots of good food had. I’m beyond excited!
My favourite discovery was: Exporting my blog subscriptions from Google Reader (RIP) to Feedly, and discovering that somehow I’d only been getting a fraction of my favourite blog’s updates! My full subscription list has been restored, and the internet doesn‘t suck, I just wasn’t getting all of the awesome I’d signed up for.
I was challenged by: blogging regularly. I love it, but I’ve realized that if I don’t do it on the weekend it doesn’t happen. Lesson learned!
I celebrated: finishing my first journal since I was 18 or 19
I read: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (started it at least!)
I was watching: Survivor & New Girl (aka. The Nick Miller Show)
How was your April? What would you like May to feel like?
I’d love a joyful, effortless May. Also warm! I’m tired of this fake spring nonsense, let’s get into real spring and early summer weather! Since I can’t control the weather I’m going to make May a month full of friends, dance parties, and being brave in lots of little ordinary ways.
I LOVE that you refer to New Girl as the Nick Miller Show. I’m so glad the writers/showrunners have realized that less of Jess isn’t a bad thing. I think she’s great, but the show really is more about all four of them now, rather than just her. One of my faves.
I hope you have a blast in DC! I’ve wanted to go there for a while now. The amount there is to do there kind of blows my mind. I do hope you’ll be documenting your trip with photos?
I’m really liking Feedly so far … except that I keep accidentally marking things read. That’s super frustrating when you don’t have time to go through blogs on a daily basis, but want to comment eventually. (Like I’m doing now.) User error, but still—I don’t think it should be as easy as it is, or at the very least, there should be an undo option!
I’ve got a cute peter pan collared shirt for Christmas that I have yet to wear because we’ve had too much cold. I’m hoping May brings more warmth & less rain.
I’ve got a few fun things in the works for May, like starting a garden & working on some designs for my future shop. So if things go well, it should be a super awesome month!
Ahhh I love DC! You’re going to have an amazing time! If you have time and inclination, go to 2 Amy’s for pizza!
Congrats on booking your vacation! There really is nothing like a well earned break, especially if you haven’t had one in a while.
My April was stressful with Adam and I going through the process of trying to buy our first house. but it went through! So my intentions for May are to really sit back and enjoy the excitement of having accomplished that, and to start planning for the new place!
I imported everything to Feedly but am still reading everything through Google Reader. As much as I am angry at Google for getting rid of Reader I’m not ready to part with it yet!
YES! DC! OHMYGOSHSOEXCITEDICAN’TEVENSTANDIT!!!!
Oh my gosh, congrats on finishing your first journal! I hope to be able to say that one day. :-)
I live near DC and you’re going to love it in late May! It will be SUPER crowded Memorial Day weekend too, so lots of good people-watching.
I like May because my girls get out of school, and everything slows down in the summer. We run on our own schedule and it is awesome. I am also thinking about planning a small trip just my girls and I. We will see.
I am sooo with you on wanting warmer weather! April was wonderful (it was my birthday AND I got engaged!), but I’m ready for summer. I’m especially tired of all the rain we’re getting in Philly lately. I hope April showers do bring May flowers – soon!
DC is a pretty awesome place!! I drive through about once every two months on my way to Philadelphia and I keep meaning to make another trip there to hang out!
The Nick Miller Show is correct!! The roommates on the show are the only reason I still watch it.
How do you like Feedly? I am liking it so far but still a bit bummed that my trusty, familiar and comfortable Google Reader will be gone! Oh well, change can be good :)
My April felt … up and down I guess! I turned 29 and felt pretty happy with that. I’d like for May to feel warm and hopeful and healthy. So far it’s pretty warm, and I’ve done yoga each day so there’s the healthy feeling. Hopeful, well, we’ll see.
Hooray for your upcoming vacation and for tattoo work – two things I also would love to do right about now!! Later this month I’ll be driving to Philly to celebrate my little sister becoming an eye doctor, so that is exciting.
Wait wait! When are you going to DC?? I’m going there TOO this month! (Over Memorial Day)
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! Ashley, that’s when I’ll be there- can we meet up if you have any spare time?? We’ll have to scheme by email, this is so exciting!
April was an awesome month for you! I love the format of this recap! So fun! I am so excited for your trip to DC. I wish I could get there while you are visiting. :( Stupid CFA exam ruining my chances to make fun plans!
My April was not great. I want May to feel a little better and maybe include some cardio!