Currently Reading: Buddy and I are about a quarter of the way through Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. I love watching his face as he absorbs the story and, to be totally honest, I’m thrilled that he still wants me to read to him, even though he’s a very good reader.
Currently listening to: Amy Poehler’s Yes Please.
Amy is hysterical. She narrates this book exactly as I would have imagined. I’m about 3/4 of the way through and it’s definitely made for an entertaining commute (and doesn’t leave me brooding and depressed a la the Jennifer Weiner and Jodi Picoult audiobooks I had been listening to lately.)
But I will admit I liked Tina Fey’s Bossypants a bit better. Sorry, Ame 😉 Next up is Mindy Kaling’s book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns).
Current Show: Um, Parenthood. Duh!
In truth, it’s the ONLY show I watch on a regular basis, which means I’m the clueless friend who smiles and nods when their friends lapse into animated conversations about the latest Homeland or House of Cards or another show that is on a premium network we don’t get.
But Parenthood …. Sigh. I am still denial that there are only a few episodes left. There are so few shows out there that truly strike a chord and just feel REAL – the plot lines, the dialogue, the way you can tell the actors genuinely enjoy working together (seriously, don’t Peter Krause and Dax Shepard really feel like brothers??). This is one of them. #BravermanForever
Current Makeup Fave: This lip gloss from Bobbi Brown. I was definitely skeptical when I saw the bright fuchsia color and read the color name (Popsicle?!), but I swear it looks completely different when you put it on … a lovely, glossy light pink.
Current Need: A planner (like this one). I’ve tried to organize my life electronically for more than a decade now, since the days of Palm Pilots (remember those??), but each time I would inevitably go back to my trusty binder. I haven’t used a planner/binder in years, but as life — both work and personal — continues to get more complicated, I’m finding it harder to keep up on my iPhone, even with calendar apps and notepad apps and To Do list apps. What can I say, I’m a Post-It note kind of girl.
Current Favorite Household Item: My Nutri Ninja Blender. Ahhh, where have you been all my life?
It’s totally one-touch and had Auto IQ capabilities, so it eliminates the guesswork since it “knows” exactly how long and at what intensity something should be blended. And they’re always spot-on. My favorite smoothie so far? Hmm, it’s a tie between a chocolate whey-almond butter-banana-spinach-almond milk and vanilla-pineapple-banana-coconut-spinach-almond milk.
The Ninja can also create nutrient-complete juices along with sauces, dressings, dips, purees and frozen desserts. And it comes complete with little suction cups on the bottom of the blender base to prevent it from moving around (something this powerful blender can definitely do), along with with a blender pitcher (with lid and stacked blades, which is what I’m using in the above photo), 2 cups (24 oz. and 32 oz.), 2 lids, blade, a recipe book, and a 3-day jump start plan.
Bonus? It’s removable blades make this sooo easy to clean.
Current Annoyance: I’m trying not to get discouraged by the fact that I can’t run more than 3 miles without the second toe on my left foot hurting.
Current Workout: Since I haven’t been able to really run, I’ve been back doing spin class twice a week and finally gave in and bought some bike shoes.
What a difference!!!! I’ve also been going to barre class once a week and may give Piyo (which quite literally kicked my butt… and shoulders) another shot.
Current Beverage: Snickerdoodle-flavored coffee (sorry, that sound you just heard was Dr. G. gagging in the corner).
Currently Laughing At: The “Christmas Lobster” cookie we accidentally created last weekend when our sugar cookie cutouts sort of merged together. It looked just a lobster when it came out of the oven, so we just decided to go with it …. and, in the process, I think we established a new holiday tradition 🙂
Runner up? Mimi sending some treats with her dad to work. Surprise, Daddy!
OK, your turn! What are YOU:
– Currently reading?
– Currently watching?
– Currently annoyed by?
Disclaimer: I did receive the Ninja Nutri Blender to facilitate my review, but all opinions are my own.