So Many Books

I'm trying to get caught up on library reads so I can begin my "start of summer" reading list (aka June's reads).  I still have 3 books on reserve, but I'm way back on the hold count for them.

Finished this one Tuesday.  Quick, easy, writing is just okay and the writing felt awkward to read.  It didn't flow nicely to me, but the story was fun.

Started this yesterday.  Much better writing and good so far.

Another book came up on hold -- because, of course.  But this one is a self-help-ish book.  Picture soon (and I forget the title ... something like, It Starts With Hello).  It's about how to be neighborly.

I'm excited for some long awaited summer (June) reads.  Starting with heavy hitters and then lightening up for July and August.  Stay tuned.

I had a good coaching call yesterday (Heidi) -- spot on, very helpful.  We talked about the afternoon FS issues -- i.e. FS totally disappears and buffering begins (snacking, grazing).  Figured out the feeling is LET DOWN.  Trying to change this habit but I'm still in the negotiation phase -- so it feels hard with a lot of head chatter.  Keep practicing to change and the negotiation starts to quiet down.  Maybe urge is still there, but without the chatter, it goes away quickly.

Knowing this is let down, not boredom changes the fix quite dramatically.  I need a pinch of fun, variety ... not just any old something to do.

I'm trialing a new afternoon routine (when I'm home) -- trying to find a catchy name.  Afternoon learning.  Afternoon creates.  Afternoon agency.  Afternoon delights!!!  The idea is I spend the afternoon doing something of my choosing (fun to pick everyday) that taps into learning, creativity, reading, etc.  Finding something with a little fun that's not necessarily part of my morning routine.  I get to anticipate a little bit of something different (countering the let down).  Caveat is it isn't hard and doesn't take an abundance of energy.  Perfect for the afternoon slump.

I'm going to brainstorm ideas so I have a list on the ready.  I like this a lot.

Yesterday's afternoon was a rock for Saturday's mushroom 5K.  I dotted a little to give some texture to the frog and the mushroom.

Back says ...
Fun-Guy on a Toadstool.
Pun misses a little, but
it was all I got.

House painters start today.  Got a text that they're not coming until 11am.  Woo hoo.  Morning routine intact today.

P.S.  I think Afternoon Delights is the winner, right?!?!

Have a good Thursday.  (I'm very mixed up on my days this week for some reason -- feels like a Tuesday.)  Later gators.