The Sunday Currently.

Reading: Blogs. Weeks worth of blogs. I haven't had time to sit down and catch up in awhile... that's what today is. Catch up day.

Writing: This. Which is astounding, honestly. I haven't read blogs... or written any in far too long. I also just need to write... period. In my journal. Or something... it's good for the soul.

Listening to: The humming of a fan. Which is pretty relaxing. I wish it were the sound of waves crashing into the shore.... a few weeks... a few weeks...

Thinking: About the things I need to do this week, fabric I want to get, that I'm starving and can't wait for dinner.

Smelling: The coconut candle that's burning in the living room. Ahhhh.... beach smells.

Wishing: That there were another day in the weekend... it's been such a plan-less, relaxing two days... which were so needed. I also wish I had slept in a bit longer both days... and... found a pool to lay out at. Ohhhh well!

Hoping: That the next 3 weeks goes quickly so I can get my toes in the sand ASAP. That all the upcoming plans I have for Nora & Jac go well. That the fabric I ordered arrives on my doorstep tomorrow.

Wearing: A tank, workout leggings, and socks. Just finished another day of p90x. Yay me!

Loving:  Honestly, p90x. And getting in shape... I can feel a difference and it feels nice. I think I enjoy it so much more this time because I'm working out for me and no one else. I also don't really have this dream body that I'm trying to achieve either. I just want to tone up and feel better in my skin. And I have learned that that makes such a huge difference in working out and getting healthy.

Wanting: Pizza.

Needing: Dinner... and a shower. And a couple more hours in the day.

Feeling: Happy that I got to see the family this weekend... we had such a nice dinner last night for Dad's birthday. Drinks, delicious food, family, quality time with my two favorite baby girls... couldn't ask for more really.

Linking up with Lauren.

Happy Sunday... and Monday to y'all! Back to sewing I go...

Currently... {again and again}

currently dreaming about: Vacation. I get to spend a week in the Outer Banks with the family in July and I can not wait. It's been years since we've taken an official family vacation and this year with the little ones - it'll be so much fun! Can. Not. Wait.

currently wishing for: Starbucks.

currently loving to wear: Dresses. Vests. And shorts while running - which is a huge feat - but I finally found a pair {at Walmart of all places} that are comfy, don't ride up, and are cute!!! Success!

currently listening to: Gossip Girl. I go through spurts where I don't want to listen to music so I have to find something else to work as background noise... enter GG. Thank you, Netflix.

currently watching: The Voice, The Bachelorette, North America, and Keeping up with the Kardashians! Have you watched the North America special on the Discovery channel yet?? No? I'm the only nerd? Well... whatevs, I like it! ;)

currently reading: Naked Hope. I'm about halfway through it and am loving it. It's very well written and interesting. It's not something I'd typically read, at all. But am enjoying this change of pace. I'll give a full review once I finish!

currently spotted:

Wearing a jacket in June... chilly morning!

currently loving: Lime and basil infused water. The new fabrics I have found for my bracelets. The new June challenge that Nikki created! {p.s. you should join us!} And knowing that tonight we start Week 7 of Couch to 5k... I'm on the downhill slope of it and am so proud of myself for making it this far. It's very, very challenging now... but it feels good!

I'm linking up with Lauren for The Sunday Currently. {On Monday, I know}

Happy Monday, kids.

Currently... {Volume 3}

This is why I can't finish the book... he thinks it's his pillow. 

Reading // Y'all, I'm still reading Beautiful Creatures. I can't seem to find the desire to read, no matter how good the book is. Ever find yourself having that problem?

Writing // This. Obviously. But I have plans afterwards to write my dear friend Jackie {yup, another one} a letter. It's LONG overdue AND I found pretty paper that I've been looking for forever! And I'm going to write some birthday cards and send them out to my Aunt and Uncle.

Listening // Step Up. I can't watch this movie enough. Seriously one of my favorites.

Thinking // How amazing this weather is. How fantastic that it is JUST NOW getting dark. {It's 7:53}. How I really, really, really need to stop making excuses and get to the gym tomorrow. {I think I'm always thinking about that}. How I need to order supplies for spring stuff for Nora & Jac.

Eating lunch on the patio at Panera. In March. Four days after a huge snow storm. AWESOME!

Smelling // Bacon. It's breakfast for dinner... yum in my tum.

Wishing // That I could have seen Harper this weekend. {And the whole fam for that matter}. That my beer wasn't almost empty. That my nails would paint themselves.

Hoping // This gorgeous weather sticks around. {But it's Ohio, so I'm sure we are in for snow a few more times...} That I'm in a better mood tomorrow... been in one of those anti-social, I really have nothing to say to anyone sort of moods today. Which was a damn shame, cause it sure was a beautiful day.

Wearing // Leggings and a comfy off the shoulder tee. I feel very 80s dancer-esque in this emsemb. Channeling my inner Baby.

Loving // My $10 booties I scored yesterday. Don't worry... if you follow me on instagram {jacmaries} - I'm sure you'll see them soon! I'm dying to wear them. In the words of Rachel Zoe - they're Maj! And the hair gloss I just used on my hair. It feels soooo soft and looks really shiny. It's the little things, kids.

Wanting // a tan. I know, I know... tanning is terrible for you. So, who's got some good recommendations on sunless tanners that aren't going to break the bank and stain my clothes? And, another beer.

Feeling // blah. I don't know what's with me today. It's like I woke up on the wrong side of the bed... which is weird since my bed is against a wall and technically there's only one side... But I promise, tomorrow... I'll be better. I promise.

Clicking // Erin's blog {Living in Yellow} because that girl can always bring ya outta your funk. I heart her. And if you don't read her blog {who doesn't?} you absolutely should.

Okay sweet pea's... I'm off to have some dinner!

Hope y'all had an amazing weekend and have an even more amazing week!!!!!

Linking up with Lauren for The Sunday Currently.

The Sunday Currently...

Reading //  Beautiful Creatures. My roomie read this book a little while ago - and kept raving about it. Then I saw the previews for the movie and thought hmmm... that could be interesting. So, after searching for what seems like forever - I've finally found myself a book I'm loving. {And no, I probably won't see the movie - I'm weird like that.}
Writing //  This post... does that count?? I should be writing a letter to my dear friend Jackie - we are pen pals but I have completely dropped the ball lately. #shameonme
Listening to //  The Wedding Planner... and now The Lion King is on. Am I too old to watch this by myself??
Smelling //  Italian food. I made some pasta for dinner. And the smell is still lingering. And it's kinda mixed with the Vanilla candle I have burning... interesting smell. 
Wishing //  That I could get my ass to the gym, I just can't find the motivation. Ugh. It's so frustrating. 
Wearing //  Yoga pants and a tshirt. I've been cleaning/organzing/purging my closet {aka room} all afternoon. However, I was dressed decent to go out for lunch... so that counts, right?

Please excuse my apparently dirty mirror and pile of laundry behind me. 

Loving //  Floral. Which isn't all that out of the ordinary but it's everywhere right now and I love it! I found some cute things at Kohl's this weekend on clearance and it was all pretty florals. And mint. I'm loving it. 

Feeling //  Accomplished. My closet and room has seriously needed a massive cleaning. And it's nice to remember what clothes I have...

Now... watching a little bit of the Oscars - I really just like to see what everyone's wearing. So far... The Jen's {Aniston and Garner} looked stunning. 

Happy Sunday night, loves!

I'm linking up with Lauren for The Sunday Currently.

Currently.

Loving... Getting back to blogging. I've missed it - but it just wasn't going where I wanted. I'm also loving the love I've gotten with my cowls. I love the sweet tweets saying they love it or that they've worn it everyday. It seriously makes my day. Who knew that this little thing I knitted for myself would be such a hit with everyone else. I couldn't be more thankful and humbled by it. Oh, and morning cuddles with my kitten... okay, he's almost 4 but still...

Watching... All the winter premiere's of my favorite shows! Biggest loser was on Sunday night - which totally motivated me to get back to the gym even more. I was tweeting back and forth with Nikki about eating right and exercising. I watched The Bachelor on Monday night... did y'all see the Fifty Shades of Grey girl?! WHAT was she thinking?! #peoplebecrazy. AND tonight... NASHVILLE comes back... I'm obsessed. It's hands down my favorite show on right now. It made the absence of One Tree Hill not so hard to take this year. #imissyoubdavis

Wishing... That all the New Years Resolution people would get out of the gym. Selfish? Maybe... but c'mon... Saturday mornings used to be a very empty and peaceful time at the gym, now... it's jam packed. I get it, and more power to those of you... but I just want a treadmill. That's all.

Eating... Healthy. After all the junk from the holidays. And the booze... it's time for a detox! I made veggie pizza on Monday {I make a mean pizza!} and it absolutely hit the spot... I know pizza isn't the healthiest, but far be it for me to deny myself one of my favorite foods... I'll just add tons of veggies! Last night I took a stab at stuffed peppers filled with ground turkey, zucchini, and couscous. They were delicious!!!! And tonight is pork tacos... It's nice to get back in the kitchen and cooking. It's one of my happy places.

Reading... Nothing. I have a stack of books to read and even more on my Kindle app on my phone. But between knitting, Full House being on all night, and the holidays... I haven't even cracked open one of those books. Maybe soon... maybe.

Looking forward to... Going home this weekend to see my new niece. Guys, she's the most adorable thing... EVER! And I usually don't think newborns are cute... that's saying a lot. I also may be biased - but whatever. ;) One of our old friends is coming down to meet her too... it'll be a nice weekend. I'm also looking forward to Nashville/Atlanta next weekend/week with Amy. We are going to ATL for Imaging USA {a photography conference} but we thought we'd stop in Nashville on the way down Friday night... and y'all - my inner country girl and country music lovin' heart is BEYOND excited!

I was inspired to do this "Currently" post by Illy at Much Love, Illy - she's one of my favorites!!! What are you doing currently?! Leave a comment or link to your post!

I finally got my shop up and running - I'm working on getting better photos of the cowls - but for now, these will do. Go check it out! And I'm offering 15% off until January 16th. Enter code WELCOME at checkout!

ANDDDD I launched my FB page... make sure to go "like" it! {I'm still working on the html code for my social media buttons... grrrrrr!}

Happy Thursday, lovelies!