Hello! We've made it to Friday! This week has been somewhat of a blur and I'm ready to slow down for a few days and suck up all the fun I can. Let's kick things off with my Five on Friday post ~
1. The Odyssey
If you're looking for a reason to head to the theater this weekend, The Odyssey is finally here! Director Christopher Nolan brings Homer's legendary epic to life on the big screen with an all-star cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong'o. The film follows Odysseus on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, filled with mythical creatures, impossible challenges, and unforgettable adventures. With breathtaking visuals and Nolan's signature storytelling style, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest movie events of the summer.
I'm starting to pull together the stack of books I want to take on our beach vacation in August, and Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey has definitely made the cut. There's nothing I love more than spending a relaxing day at the beach with a book I can't put down, and this one seems like it was made for vacation reading. I'm hoping it's every bit as delightful as it sounds!
After the worst day in her professional life, burnt-out NICU nurse Daisy Stevens runs to Cape Carolina, North Carolina, looking for a new life—and possibly new romance. On her first day at her “simpler” job, high school baseball coach Mason Thaysden discovers an abandoned baby, sending ripples through the entire tight-knit town of Cape Carolina.
Mason is still struggling to reconcile the scars of the injury that kept him out of the big leagues, stuck in his hometown, and searching for a way out. This newcomer and the child they’ve saved together might be just the motivation he needs to stay put. Sparks fly as Mason acquaints Daisy with Cape Carolina, introducing her to his friends and family, including his batty Aunt Tilley, who is looking for relief from long-buried family secrets and her own fresh start.
But as Daisy becomes increasingly attached to this abandoned child, and begins facing her own demons in the process, a startling discovery is made that threatens to rip the entire town of Cape Carolina apart, placing Daisy, Mason, and Tilley in the center of the storm. In a novel that proves that “Kristy Woodson Harvey is (the) go-to for elevated beach reads” (People), they will each learn that with love, understanding—and a community theater production of Hello, Dolly!—sometimes life conspires to bring us just exactly where we belong.
I have had almost no time to soak up the sun this summer, and I was starting to miss having that healthy summer glow. That's when I discovered Tanologist Self-Tan Drops. You simply mix a few drops into your favorite moisturizer, and within a few hours you have a natural-looking tan without spending hours in the sun. I love that you can customize the color by adding more or fewer drops, and because you mix it with your own skincare products, it goes on smoothly and evenly. It's been the perfect solution for giving my skin a little sun-kissed color while protecting it from the summer sun.
One of my favorite little ways to brighten someone's day is by leaving inspirational cards where they're least expecting them. I'll tuck one onto a coworker's desk before they arrive, slip one into a card for a friend, or pin one to a community bulletin board at a local business. It's such a simple gesture, but you never know when a few encouraging words might be exactly what someone needs to hear. These little cards are an easy and inexpensive way to spread kindness, encouragement, and a reminder that someone is thinking of them. Who would you like to inspire today?
5. Truth...
Have a wonderful weekend, friends! I'm trying something new tomorrow—I have my very first mahjong lesson! To say I'm excited would be a huge understatement. I've heard so many people rave about the game, and I can't wait to finally learn what all the fuss is about. Hopefully I'll be able to keep up with all the tiles and not embarrass myself too much! Wish me luck, and I'll be back next week to let you know how it goes. Have a fantastic weekend!
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