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April Coffee Chat 2019

The blog has been a bit quiet lately and I’ve missed posting here more often. Confetti Social is my priority at this time and while I still love this blog of mine, unfortunately, it has to take a backseat sometimes. I really want to be more consistent here and I will try my best but I can’t make any promises right now so just stick with me and hopefully, I’ll be able to commit to something a little more consistent soon.

Reading: I’m not currently reading anything but I’m ready to dive into my spring reading list headfirst. Reading is always so relaxing for me.

Listening to: I have taken a bit of a pause with podcast consumption as well but I have been tuning into my favorites in my free time. Any favorite podcasts that you listen to? Let me know in the comments.

Watching: Most of my shows are on break right now but I’m excited for the Bachelorette to come back. I’m also rewatching One Tree Hill for the seventeenth time so there’s that.

Working on: My business has been taking most of my energy as of late and I’m completely okay with that. It’s tiring at times but I’ll be headed on a trip soon enough and hopefully, I’ll be able to recharge then.

Your Turn:

What have you been up to lately? Please let me know down in the comments.

Spring Reading List

I can’t believe we’re already almost to April. I’m excited to share what’s on my spring reading list today.

Spring Reading List

Verity // Colleen Hoover is one of my favorite authors so its no surprise that one of her books is on my reading list. After reading the synopsis, I am so excited for this one.

An Unwanted Guest // I have read 2 of Shari Lapena’s books and they are just so good. I am all about a good thriller so I can’t wait to check this one out.

Then She Was Gone // Another thriller, who is surprised? Not me. I am also excited to check this one out. I have also read at least one book by this author so I’m ready to devour another one of her novels.

The Lies We Told // I haven’t read anything from this author yet but I have seen it on a few people’s to be read lists so I am intrigued.

The Last Time I Lied // And yet another mystery book. If you can’t tell, mystery is pretty much my favorite genre.

All Your Perfects // And because I love Colleen Hoover so much, I added this one to the mix too. I’m honestly surprised I haven’t read it yet so I’m stoked to dive in.

What’s on your reading list this season? Any one genre that you tend to gravitate towards? Please feel free to let me know down in the comments.

 

March Goals 2019

I can’t believe its already March. January was super slow…but February just flew by so who knows what we’re in store for during March.

February Goals Recap

Read two books // This month I was only able to read one book but I want to get back to two books again.

Continue working out and losing weight // If we’re being honest, I kind of fell off the wagon a little in February. Picking back up this week with the gym and healthy eating and hoping to continue throughout the month.

Save money // I was definitely able to save quite a bit more than usual this month. I want to continue to do this so I can build my savings back up.

March Goals 

Read two books // I want to read two books this month. Reading is my escape from reality so its always nice to give myself time to relax and read every month.

Get my booty back into the gym // I’m shooting for at least 2x a week in the gym so hopefully, I can get back to it. In regards to eating healthy, I am going to try my hardest to eat healthy during the week and then give myself one cheat meal per weekend.

Continue to save money // Like I mentioned above, I want to replenish my savings so I want to spend less and save whatever I can so that I have the cushion in the event of an emergency again.

Your Turn:

What are your March goals? Let me know down in the comments.

 

February 2019 Goals

This is probably weird to say but January felt like both the shortest and longest month at the same time. I didn’t set monthly goals in January because I usually do my goals list for my birthday. This year it was 28 goals before I turn 28 next January.

Today on Breakfast at Lilly's I'm sharing my February goals.

I’ve already been working towards some of those goals like…

– Reading several books already

– Getting into a consistent gym routine

– Losing weight (I’m down 6 lbs already)

– Making more meals at home

–  And so much more

I’m excited to see what all I accomplish over 2019 and can’t wait to cross more of my goals off my list.

February Personal Goals 2019

Read two books // Last month I read two books so this month I want to read at least two books again this month.

Continue working out and losing weight // In January, I lost around 6 lbs and I want to continue losing weight and getting my booty into the gym at least 2x a week if not more.

Save money // December is usually a crazy spending month for me with the holidays, my mom’s birthday, and then my own birthday at the very beginning of January so that means my credit card bill in January is usually astronomical so I’m going to try and save as much money as possible this month.

Your Turn:

What are your goals for this month? Please feel free to let me know down in the comments.

January Coffee Chat

We’re almost through the first month of 2019 and I can’t believe it. I wanted to share a quick coffee chat with y’all to catch up on things.

Getting into a healthier lifestyle // 

One of my major focuses this year has been leaning into an overall healthy lifestyle and so far, so good. As of last week, I have lost over 6 pounds and I am planning to continue eating healthier and getting to the gym a few times a week to continue shedding those pounds. It hasn’t been super easy but since I’m not doing any specific sort of diet and just eating a certain amount of calories, it hasn’t been as difficult as other diets.

January Coffee Chat

Reading: I’m currently reading a book called A Killer’s Mind. Another mystery book (shocker, of course) but so far, it’s pretty good. I have so many things on my to be read list but mostly ready to read all of the books on my winter reading list.

Listening to: Honestly, I haven’t been listening to too many new podcasts lately, just listening to my favorites as they release new episodes but haven’t found any new ones as of late. Have any recommendations for good biz or true crime focused podcasts? Feel free to send them my way.

Watching: The Bachelor, Temptation Island, The Masked Singer, and How to Get Away with Murder have been the shows I’ve been gravitating towards recently. The Masked Singer and Temptation Island are definitely a little ridiculous but I’m all about those hidden gem type shows. 

Working on: I have been working really hard to transition my biz Confetti Social into a full-service digital marketing agency.

Your Turn:

What have you been up to so far in 2019? Please feel free to let me know down in the comments.

Winter Reading List

Every year I commit to reading more books and this year is no different so I wanted to share what’s on my winter reading list today.

As usual, it’s a bunch of reads in the mystery/thriller category but I just can’t get enough of those lately.

 

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Then She Was Gone // I have read at least one other of Lisa Jewell’s books and it was a good one so I’m excited to dive into this one soon.

The Death of Mrs. Westaway // I’ve read and loved two of Ruth Ware’s books and they were amazing so I imagine this one will be just the same. I remember reading both of her books in like 2 days because I was so invested.

Lock Every Door // Can you tell I just love thrillers? Well, I do. I have heard good things about this author so I’m excited to check out this book.

Where the Crawdads Sing // I have heard such rave reviews about this book so I’m really excited to check it out. It was nominated for one of the best reads of 2018 on Good Reads in the mystery/thriller category so I am all about it.

Your Turn:

What’s on your winter reading list? Please feel free to let me know down below.

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