Wednesday, April 9

Currently

Man, it's been ages since I've done a "Currently".  Here's a bit of what's been up lately:

Doing:  Can I say everything?  DIYing, fixing up my house like a crazy person, playing shows in our band every weekend, staying busy with homeschooling, working with some talented people on my blog redesign.  This feels like an extra busy time in our life, so I  have to make a conscious effort to step back from work and fit in the things in life that can be easily overlooked, like time with friends and just pausing for some good ol' fashioned dreaming.

Eating:  We have a new favorite place to eat that's right down the road from our house and we probably eat there at least twice a week.  Basically, we go there and eat balsamic on everything (fries, salad, falafel, whatever) because they have the best!  Oh, and baseball's always on the tv, so Johnny's a happy camper.

Planning and Eagerly Anticipating:  As you can see from the photo above, we FINALLY got our passports!  Someone on IG said, "HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN OUT OF THE COUNTRY BEFORE??"  The answer is "yes, we have" but to give you an idea of how long it's been, we didn't even have to have passports for where we were going (Puerto Vallarta).  Honestly though, international travel hasn't been on our list of TO-DOs in quite a while.  This year we are taking a trip with some friends and it's the first real grown-up vacation Johnny and I have taken together since Hope was born.  And she's 11, so...

Listening:  I'm a girl who gets in a weird obsessive mode with music.  I've been listening to Rilo Kiley and Peter, Bjorn, & John nonstop on Pandora and Spotify.  Though, I will say, Spotify has been my new best friend for finding new music lately.  Thanks, Gowa, for prompting me to download it (again).  ;)  Some other things I've been enjoying:  Land of Talk, The Elected, Cotton Jones, Le Loup, and The War on Drugs.  Several of those have been recommendations from friends.

Learning:  I've been sticking with my goal to learn the lap steel and that's been going pretty well.  It helps that I play it on a few songs in our band, so I HAVE to keep getting better.  Beyond that, in a life of making and teaching, you never stop learning.  Learning to do something more efficiently, or learning a new technique... whatever it is, I'm grateful to constantly be pushed.  And, speaking of making, I have a new DIY coming to ABM very soon...  :)

Happy Wednesday, friends!  I hope your week is good so far!

This post was originally inspired by Dani's "Currently" posts.  I like that girl...


21 comments:

  1. I will never grow tired of listening to Rilo Kiley. I've loved them since I was 14 and they're still my favorite band. I try so hard to listen to new music but it's a challenge! I'm stubborn, haha. Spotify definitely helps though. Have you ever listened to Boy? They have a catchy song called, "Little Numbers" that I keep listening to on repeat. <3

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  2. I've been in a weird obsessive mode with Rilo Kiley for years now. Still waiting for it to subside but I'm okay if it never does. Where are you going on your trip?? Traveling is so rewarding!

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  3. Love it! So excited to hear more about your trip and also your DIY. :)

    xo, rn
    www.rachelnicoleblog.com

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  4. Always love reading your blog! I find that Rilo Kiley is like a permanent staple in my music rotation...since I was like 15 lol or anything created from Jenny Lewis

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  5. Have you listened to any Polica or Purity Ring? A little more electronica but I feel like it would be in your interests.... also I am obsessed with First Aid Kit at the moment too.

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  6. You two are the cutest. So great to hear you're planning a getaway! Happy Wednesday :)

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  7. I love Songza for finding new music and also for just putting some music on when I'm too lazy to decide what I want to listen to (haha). I pick a playlist and go. And congrats on your passports and the upcoming trip, so exciting.
    - Michelle at PermanentDaydream.com

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  8. My passport is so important to me, I love travelling :) Hope it helps you discover lots of new places!
    Rosie x
    Every Word Handwritten

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  9. Holy crap, I'm so jealous of your life! Every time I read your blog, I always feel so inspired to do EVERYTHING! :)

    Danielle
    Smitten with Sunday

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  10. I love these sorts of posts. That's so exciting that your finally going away. I hope you have an amazing time.

    Happy Wednesday!
    Beth x

    TheBritishGirl.co.uk

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  11. I like you too, girlfriend! And I loved reading this. You're the best. <3 And ps, I've been on an INSANE Rilo Kiley kick lately. Springtime always brings that on for some reason.

    xo

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  12. Oh, I'm so jealous! Where are you traveling too? I'm planning on going to L.A. this summer and that seems exotic to me right now! Sounds like you're in a crazy busy and crazy fun time!

    http://howtomakehome.blogspot.com

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  13. So happy for you getting your passports -Hanna Lei

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  14. So so so excited to find someone else that loves Le Loup! They seriously speak to my soul. Both albums are gems!

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  15. Nice post!
    have a good day
    www.agoprime.it

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  16. Busy busy! It sounds like fun and inspiring kind of busy, the best kind! xx

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  17. Congrats on the passports!! My husband and I also aren't really able to take trips together because of our not-so-people-friendly dog, so I totally feel your pain! Seriously, 10 years together, 4 years married, and no honeymoon as of yet. Blerg. Hope you two have a blast on your trip!

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  18. That's awesome you like Rilo Kiley -- you've always reminded me of Jenny Lewis! :)

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  19. That's so exciting that you guys will be going on vacation! It does wonders.

    xoxo
    Taylor

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  20. I'm twenty two and I haven't been out of the country (Philippines) since I was born. Hopefully getting my passport soon!

    xo Trisha
    http://www.trishasales.net

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  21. I am dying to know, where are you guys going??

    Maria xx
    www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com

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