Before I jump into my favorites, I have to share this is the 800th post on my blog! It’s hard for me to believe that I have written and published 800 posts, and to think I have come up with many more posts that were not written/posted. This blog, has become a public diary of my life over the past 11 years. There are moments that I am very glad I have documented, there are some moments that I wish I didn’t share but overall WonderGraceJoy is really special to me. I appreciate all of my readers for stopping by my corner of the internet.
What a fun filled week!
I am linking up with Erica and Andrea for Friday Favorites and I can’t wait to read your posts.
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Week in Review
Happy MDW! I love that this is the unofficial start of Summer. Living on the Jersey Shore, this is when things get crazy-traffic, influx of people and all the summery sandy fun you can find.
What a fun and fast week this was!
Last weekend, Keith and I saw Fast X after work on Friday. We had been catching up on all the movies and we were super excited to see what the next installment had in store. It was unbelieve and really awesome. I’ll admit some of these circumstances are a little out there but they make for a good film. The last Fast and Furious film we saw together was Fast and Furious 7 in 2015.
Saturday was filled with rain and a postponed baseball game for Keith. So lazy Saturday was in full effect and we binged Succession and got through 4 episodes leaving us with 3 to watch during the week to catch up before the series Finale on Sunday Night (28th).
Sunday was a great day. Keith went to the Mets game and I spent the day alone. I went to church, did a few errands, worked on my blog, did a few things around the house and then I was in bed by 9 doing a word search. It was perfect and it made me smile when Keith came home so excited that the Mets won and told me all about it.
Monday night we went to a paint and pour class at a local brewery. I wasn’t sure what to expect BUT it ended up being a lot of fun, we got to do something do different and make cool art!
Work this week has been pretty good this week. That huge pile of work that has been growing and shrinking and growing over the last few weeks has finally been conquered. What a relief it has been to get to the bottom of that and to be able to breathe for a bit. I am also wrapping up the bookkeeping from the beginning of the year and that is another relief for me. I seem to be in a good rhythm lately and I really hope this lasts.
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Looking forward
Its a 3 day weekend! Saturday is a busy day- I am meeting a local blogger for coffee and then I am going Stand Up Paddleboarding. After SUP, Keith and I are having an early dinner with my parents THEN we are going to a BBQ with his friends. Sunday will be church and relaxing. ALSO watching the series finale of Succession. We have watched all the episodes except last weeks and we are so excited to see what happens. Monday will be a bonus day to relax and regroup before a short week and VACATION!
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Links
Stripes and Whimsy’s Memorial Day Post/// Katie, a veteran herself, talks about why its important to talk to kids about Memorial Day not just on Memorial but all year round.
Artie Muller and Rolling Thunder/// I can’t talk about Memorial Day and not talk about Artie Mueller, a true American Badass. He’s a family friend and co-founder of Rolling Thunder. This is a good read and true to form for Artie. Isn’t he the epitome of a man who you want on your side?
Taylor’s Philly Fans/// This is the true definition of where there’s a will, there’s a way. Can you imagine hanging out in a parking lot with other Taylor Swift fans living your best life in sparkly outfits?!
Quiet wealth/// I love this idea. I love the idea of the seemingly simple person next door is really a bajillionaire. I am all for keeping wealth secret. Succession is an interesting example of this. What they wear, what they do, etc.
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Posts
Did you miss any of my posts this week? Find them below:
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[[Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts]]
We saw Fast X last Friday night too!
Did you enjoy it? I thought it was more action that racing but still really enjoyed it.
Congrats on the 800 posts! That is quite an achievement.
It sounds like a good week. My fella is going to see the Fast X film over the weekend, he can't wait. I have heard so much about the TV show Succession. I think I need to give it a watch.
Have a fantastic weekend.
Thanks so much! Succession is an interesting show- lots of moving parts but really enjoying (TW: foul language and some mature scenes)