The Sunday Currently, volume 9.

Currently...
Reading... Quiet by Susan Cain. Highly recommend it!
Writing...  goals for 2014. Anyone else excited for the new year and all the possibilities 2014 holds?
Listening... to some show about the devil's bible on National Geographic. Obviously Jay has the remote.
Thinking...  about next year and all the things I want to accomplish
Smelling...  Eucalyptus Mint Wallflower...my favorite! 
Wishing...  I was more patient sometimes! 
Hoping...  this week is a fun one.
Wearing... jeans and a striped sweater. 
Loving... my new Tory Burch heels Jay got me for Christmas. They are so perfect 
Feeling... so relaxed and content. 2013 has been a good year and I think 2014 is going to bring great changes and opportunities!
Clicking... around Birchbox. I'm in need of some new beauty products.
Hope you're all enjoying a great weekend! Can you believe 2014 is almost here? 

The Sunday Currently, volume 8.

Because who can resist a man with a puppy right?

Currently...
Reading... Quiet by Susan Cain. After hearing Susan speak at the MA Conference for Women I knew I had to read the book. Her research on the untapped power of introverts is awesome!
Writing...  budget plans for 2014. I'm officially declaring 2014 as the year of financial literacy and savings! 
Listening... to Home Alone. December wouldn't be complete without a viewing!
Thinking...  about all the last minute things I have to finish before Christmas on Wednesday!
Smelling...  freshly popped popcorn
Wishing...  I had a wrapping station like this one to wrap all my Christmas gifts! 
Hoping...  my Megan gets over her flu before the holiday! Being sick is the worst, especially during the holidays!
Wearing... Jay's sweatpants and a Bruins sweatshirt. Lazy Sunday night attire ftw. 
Loving... my new Kate Spade bag. Obsessed. 
Feeling... so ready for Tuesday to be here. Can't wait to see and spend time with friends and family. 
Clicking... around code.org Hope you've all had a great weekend! 

The Sunday Currently, volume seven.

photo source: Restoration Hardware plates. Taken by me today at P.Place

Currently...
Reading... the December issue of Fast Company. Totally obsessed with this magazine!
Writing... Thanksgiving cards for my family. They'll all be in NYC for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade so I want to remind them each of the little things that make me so grateful to call them mine all year long. 
Listening... to this song on repeat. Oh Avicii you know how to make my ears happy. 
Thinking... about how crazy this week is going to be at work. Short week + coworkers on vacation = no fun for Lauren   Smelling... Burberry perfume. Signature scent that I never tire of. 
Hoping... I decide what to wear to Thanksgiving asap. Love having those things out of the way ahead of time!
Wearing... sweatpants and a sweater + ugg slippers. So cozy.
Loving... that I got to see Catching Fire today! If you haven't seen it go now! And if you have already been to see it, how great did all the movies in the previews look?! I want to see them all!   Wanting... a cup of tea and an early bedtime. Just that type of night folks. 
Needing... to start carving out some dedicated "me time" each week. Now that Jay's working days it's hard to declare some time just for me and some time for this little blog! Hoping to try to find some balance soon. 
Feeling... a little sad I won't be spending Thanksgiving with my family this year. What are your Thanksgiving plans?
Clicking... around Sarah's Saturday Sessions to teach myself some tricks!
Hope you all had a great weekend!

The Sunday Currently, volume six.

Currently...
Reading... Hatching Twitter: A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal by Nick Bilton. I'm not too far in but I've enjoyed it so far.
Writing... posts for the week, woohoo for being ahead of schedule!
Listening... to Jay watching "Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
Thinking... about how much fun I had babysitting the little guys across the street last night. They are so adorable and good natured! Almost makes me jealous of all you nannies out there!   Smelling... l'occitane lavender hand lotion. So relaxing and such a little luxury!
Hoping... the weather is perfect for walking around Boston tomorrow.
Wearing... sweatpants and an EY t-shirt courtesy of my sister.
Loving... the fact that it's a three day weekend! No work tomorrow!   Wanting... some Yogi Kava Kava tea. It's perfect for grey, chilly nights like tonight!
Needing... to really watch the first two Transformer movies, I'm so lost!
Feeling... oh so excited for the Bruins game tomorrow!
Clicking... around on the Fast Company website. Cannot get enough lately! I also highly recommend picking up their November issue and reading the cover article about 23andme, I found it absolutely fascinating. 
Hope you're having a great 3 day weekend! What are you up to?

The Sunday Currently, volume 5

Currently...
Reading...The Fault In Our Stars by John Green. Almost done and I highly recommend it, make sure to grab a box of tissues though, it's a tearjerker. 
Writing... notes for my meeting tomorrow. I hate leaving a meeting and thinking "oh darn how did I forget to bring that up/ask that question/get some clarification?!" hence the obsessive pre-meeting list/note making.
Listening... to the Patriots game...anyone else just not really feeling the Pats and football in general this year? #hockeyftw
Thinking... about tomorrow's meeting. Yuck.   Smelling... clean linen wallflower. Have I mentioned how much I love the Bath and Body Works Wallflowers? Loveeeee
Hoping... this week flies by! So many exciting and fun things planned for the long weekend. 

Wearing... Loft leggings and a cozy sweater, my ideal fall weekend ensemble

Loving... my new Warby Parker Sims glasses. They are perfect!  
Wanting... to find the perfect cream colored cable knit sweater. If you've seen any or have suggestions please leave a comment below!

Needing... a good night's sleep. Looking forward to snuggling up under my covers tonight. 

Feeling... so grateful for Jay, this week I know I've been extra difficult and he is so wonderful, making me feel loved and understood even when I'm at my orneriest 

Clicking... on this Instagram account. How cute is Carly's new toy poodle?!

Hope you're all enjoying the last few hours of this Sunday! 

The Sunday Currently

Currently...
Reading... The Defining Decade by Meg Jay. Watch her Ted talk here!
Writing... coding notes. Anyone else trying to teach themselves HTML5 and CSS?
Listening... to this song on repeat. Oh Lana. 
Thinking... about all the new recipes I'm going to try this week. 
Smelling... Macintosh Apple Wallflower. Ahhh Fall how I adore your signature scents. 
Wishing...  the weather wasn't so crummy and we could have gone apple picking today!
Hoping... this week flies by and the three day weekend is here before I know it.
Wearing... new jeans, riding boots, and a shep shirt. Total fall uniform. 
Loving...  the Bruins so far this season! They played great last night.
Wanting...  some chocolate.  
Needing...  a nap
Feeling... addicted to Candy Crush! Anyone else? #thisneedstostop
Clicking... all over the Tory Burch Friends and Fans sale. Score 25% off your purchase plus free express shipping with the code friends. Thinking I need these:

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Hope you're all having a relaxing, laid back Sunday!

The Sunday Currently

This week I'm linking up with Lauren for The Sunday Currently again. I am absolutely loving this link-up and hope you will too!
Currently...
Reading... Relish by Daphne Oz. It's a lifestyle/cookbook and I've loved looking through it. So many great tips, tricks, and recipes! I'm looking for suggestions on books to read next though so please feel free to share your favorites below :)
Writing... posts for the week, trying to get ahead of the game
Listening... to Jay's Zoolander commentary...hilarious
Thinking... about this week, lots of exciting things in the works!
Smelling... a beach walk scented Yankee Candle...can't believe it's almost time for fall candles and scents
Wishing...  the weekend wasn't almost over!
Hoping... there's a good turnout at this week's Local Levo book club meeting
Wearing... t-shirt and boxers
Loving... how low-key today was. Just what Jay and I needed. 
Wanting...  a hot cup of chai...yum 
Needing...  nothing, feeling oh so content today.
Feeling... relaxed
Clicking... around to read everyone's Sunday Currently!
Hope you're all having a relaxing, laid back Sunday!

The Sunday Currently

This week I'm linking up with Lauren for The Sunday Currently again. I am absolutely loving this link-up and hope you will too!
Currently...
Reading... The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith aka J.K. Rowling. I'm about half way through and really loving it! Also, if you're a member of Local Levo Boston it's the book choice for this month's book club so pick up a copy and get reading!
Writing... coding notes 
Listening... to Jay laughing as he watches Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Thinking... about the spinach lasagna I'm having for dinner tonight, yum!
Smelling... eucalyptus mint wallflower (love this scent! so fresh and clean)
Wishing...  the weekend wasn't almost over!
Hoping... once again that Jay's work schedule slows down (poor kid has worked over 120 hours in the last two weeks :/ )
Wearing... black Land's End tube dress, soooo comfortable 
Loving... the weather today! It's perfect, sunny but not too hot. 
Wanting...  this neon pink hat. love it! 
Needing...  to take a nap. It's definitely a lazy Sunday.
Feeling... content.
Clicking... around on the J.Crew Factory site. Today's the last day for 40% off everything! I'm loving this, this, and this.
What are you up to today?  

The Sunday Currently

This week I'm linking up with Lauren (so weird writing your own name but thinking of someone else haha) for The Sunday Currently. I absolutely love this link-up and hope you will too!
Currently...
Reading... The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith aka J.K. Rowling, not very far in yet but I'm enjoying it so far
Writing...  my guest post for Sara (sorry for lallygagging!)
Listening...  to Sunday Morning on CBS
Thinking...  about going back to work tomorrow after two weeks of vacation. I'm having mixed feelings I can't wait to get back to my customers and the way my work days fly by but I've also loved these last two glorious weeks filled with summer fun!
Smelling...  this fresh bowl of strawberries and my green tea
Wishing...  it wasn't so dark and rainy right now
Hoping...  Jay's schedule slows down and we're able to see each other for more than 15 minutes
Wearing... black t-shirt and denim shorts, comfy and casual
Loving... the new Shep Shirt Jay got me as part of my birthday gift.
Wanting...  an island green from Tropical Smoothie
Needing...  to stretch; sidenote: is stretching not the best feeling in the world? #reasonsiloveyoga
Feeling... so relaxed...this is what two weeks of vaca will do for you
Clicking... around on this website, I'm clearly obsessed

What are you up to today?