Click. Read. Love. 10.4.24
On slowing down when you're spinning out...plus a fall playlist, soup recipes, my favorite fall boots and more.
This has been one of those weeks that felt eternal and also way too short. Craig and I drove up to Smuggler’s Notch on Monday to see the foliage and get some imagery for the launch of my new site, The New England Guide. It *should* be going live next week (you can sign up for that newsletter here) but per usual it’s taking way longer than I anticipated to finish.
I’ve had a lot of little chats with myself this week, mostly revolving around “why do you always take on too much?” and “when will you learn?” But I don’t know I’m turning 40 soon and maybe this is just how I am, and that’s ok? TBD I think. I thrive when I’m doing lots of things and I love managing multiple projects at once. And then sometimes I think, data entry would be nice, lol.
I think I still struggle with the constant balancing act of motherhood, friendships, work, being a good partner, finding time for myself, hobbies, drinking enough water, being an active citizen, you know the drill. Even though I know I need to stop being so hard on myself for not always being able to do all the things, I still want to be able to do all the things. And I also want to lay on the couch all day and watch TV, and read books.
I guess what I keep coming back to is that there is so much beyond my control, but I do find myself having fun and experiencing more joy when I remember that beyond all the things, I am most happy and content when I am present in whatever it is I am doing. Maybe that sounds boring? But it’s quite refreshing. Listening to the leaves crunch under my feet on a walk. Picking out pumpkins with Marin. Going for a drive to see foliage with Craig. Planning a fun activity with friends. Soaking in the hot tub before I start my day. Life can feel so hectic and rushed. Until you realize you have the power to slow it down. What a privilege.
In this week’s edition of Click. Read. Love.
How to help victims of Hurricane Helene
A fall playlist
Soup recipes!
A new docuseries that’s equal parts intriguing and terrifying
An essay on shopping vs. personal style
And more!
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