Thinking// Will my pickles turn out?
I snagged the recipe from a fellow blogger. I don’t know why I’m so…nervous about this. Overthinking it. I just need to remind myself that good things take t i m e. A wonderful lesson that can be applied to so much in this awesomely awesome life, wouldn’t ya say?
And of course, I’m also thinking about my Mads turning two. Oh, my goodness. Two. Where did the last two years go? I know, I know. When she’s 18, when she’s 30, when she’s 50, I’ll still wonder where it all goes. And hopefully, I’ll always be able to say that it is wrapped up in wonderful memories, full of love and laughter. How can we love someone so much? Goodness.
Reading// Per recommendations from the girlfriends, I am starting If I Stay. I was told to be ready for the waterworks… Not again! Just getting over The Fault In Our Stars.
I’m also checking out one of my favorite authors, Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird. I love her. I discovered her in a women’s studies class in high school and then re-discovered her in a women’s studies/religion class in college. {Yeah, I took a lot of women’s studies classes…} She keeps drifting back into my life and I’m very okay with that.
Also, I will be working my way through this list. If you have read anything on this list, thoughts/recommendations/stay-aways??
Watching// It runs about 20 minutes long but this TED Talk seems to pass in 2 minutes. A wonderful presentation from a teacher of poetry on encouraging self-expression. And to the moms out there, “B” is amazing.
Thankful for// Grandparents. The bond you create with them, regardless of when the relationship started or how long it lasted, can be inspirational and powerful. The keepers of the “past” and the go-to people when you need an extra hug, kiss or cookie. Life lessons learned from these folks can really transform a person. And as time marches on, as it seems to do very quickly, these magical creatures we call grandparents start to look to us for answers and stories. I’m so thankful for three amazing women I’ve had in my life, and I’m eternally grateful for the folks charged with the task of being Maddie Cakes’ grandest of parents. You guys rock.
What are you currently up to?
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Regan
August 26, 2014I make my own pickles and they’re so good! I’m sure they will turn out great 🙂
I keep hearing about The Fault in Our Stars. It seems like everyone is reading it these days so I guess that means I will have to pick it up sometime soon myself so I can join the conversation.
annehnert
August 27, 2014How long do you let your pickles chill out in the cabinet? Thanks for the support 🙂
The Fault in Our Stars is good – quick read. If you’re interested, I would say go for it. Warning: keep tissues nearby.
justjessmay
August 26, 2014I love pickles but can’t seem to find a good recipe! Let me know how it goes 🙂
annehnert
August 27, 2014Absolutely I’ll let you know 🙂 Once I decided to even think about opening the jars 🙂 haha! I should probably go check on them.
Jessica
August 27, 2014I’ve been wanting to make pickles too, recently! I bet homemade pickles are to die for, keep us updated on how yours turn out 🙂 Loved that video too, for some reason it had me almost in tears the entire time! Very good video. And I love your perspective on grandparents! It’s truly such a special relationship!
annehnert
August 27, 2014Thanks, Jessica! Definitely will keep you posted. I’m still debating on how long I should wait before I open the jars… The video definitely captured you and in the best way possible. I’m glad you enjoyed my post!
latteeveryday.com
August 27, 2014This book list looks like a good one! Thanks so much for letting me know about it. I have been thinking about If I Stay too, but I have not fully recovered from The Fault in Our Stars either.
annehnert
August 27, 2014Glad you enjoyed it! I know, me too…this summer seems like it was filled with literary sadness, but so powerful and inspirational, too.
Amber
August 27, 2014I love pickles! Curious to hear how they turn out. Also, grandparents are the best, aren’t they?
annehnert
August 27, 2014Absolutely – if something does go awry, I’ll definitely try it again. I love pickles, too, so how could we not try to perfect this recipe! Yes – gparents are GRAND 😉
amanda
August 27, 2014I’m interested to hear how your pickles turn out! Grandparents really are the greatest. I’ve passed on reading If I stay sooo many times, let me know how you like it.
annehnert
August 27, 2014Definitely will keep you posted, Amanda. And I’ll let you know how many tissues I went through… :-/
Natasha Red
August 27, 2014Oh girl I tried to make pickles recently and they came out disgusting! That’s not very encouraging but I think it was all the spices I put in there…yuck. I’ll try making them plain next time. I hope yours come out good!
annehnert
August 27, 2014Shoot!! Now I’m even more nervous 😉 We’ll see soon enough! What kind of spices did you add?
Amy | Club Narwhal
August 27, 2014Ann, I’ve never pickled for real before and I’m excited to see how these turn out! I saw a preview for If I Stay and was like, hmm this sounds familiar–then realized I had read the book! It really is a tear jerker, though not so much as Fault In Our Stars 🙂
annehnert
August 27, 2014I’m definitely hoping they are…edible. Ha! If something just does not turn out, I’ll start over and hopefully get it right the next time 🙂 And good to know about If I Stay!! Keep you posted.
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