A few years back, these goal lists of 100 things to knock out in 1001 days (or roughly 2.75 years) were all the rage. Anytime I'd discover one, I'd pore over it voraciously, feeding off others' thirsts for accomplishment and self-investment.

Being the type that I am, I finally just resolved to throw one together myself.

So much of our lives is broken up by semesters and school-related deadlines, so it's easy for the post-graduate life to fly by without much to break it up or to view as marked successes. I thrive on knocking out tasks, big and small... so I'm excited at what this will certainly add to my day-to-day.


Check it out! What do you think? Do you have one of these, either in print or tucked in the back of your mind somewhere?

Hi, hello! And heyyyy, September! I'm trying to freshen up the look of things around here... slowly, but surely, she's coming along.

Here are some things I've stumbled upon as of late:

• This is absolutely the funniest waste of time I've discovered in a while.
• So, turns out my 31-year-old bod isn't my 21-year-old bod. Who knew? I've been tapping into these yoga poses this week to relieve some back pain from go-go-going way too much lately.
• Selena Gomez forever. Seriously, what a badass BFF. I really hope they both bounce back so soon.
• God created Millennial Earth. OMG.
• Banned books form a life sized Parthenon... Breathtaking.
• I've recently dove into a fairly elaborate (for me) skincare routine, including (drumroll): dermarolling! We'll see how long this habit lasts, but I'm digging it for now.
• A family passed down the same kindergarten dress for decades... oh my heart (and precisely the reason I saved some baby clothes my Mimi made forever ago).
• Why you should wake up at 5 a.m... I mean, this night owl ain't sold, but it has some good points that ring true.
• I am loving You Need a Budget lately... and these budgeting classes are really amazing, and geared toward all kinds of folks.
• Wall Street Journal staff tackle a blind taste test of La Croix.
• Crazy pumped for our date night tonight! 

Remember that time I yammered on about how I'd plow through no fewer than three books a month in a grandiose effort to establish a more fulfilling, fruitful 2016? Ha. Then life happens, and there are events at which to toast, Netflix binges in which to snuggle with the boyfriend, and little fuzzy white dogs who demand all of the love and attention... among other things.

So yeah. I've fallen short of the plan.

However, true to form, I still have the best of intentions--and plan to knock out at least 20 books by year's end, regardless of how many I manage to get my little mitts on each month. Here's a lineup of what I hope to tackle before fall is in full force:

Spiritual:
Play With Fire ::: Bianca Olthoff 
Love Does ::: Bob Goff
Nothing to Prove ::: Jennie Allen

Personal Betterment:
Gifts of Imperfection ::: Brene Brown
Do Over ::: Jon Acuff
Presence ::: Amy Cuddy

Etc.:
Hillbilly Elegy ::: J.D. Vance
Sweetbitter ::: Stephanie Danler
Furiously Happy ::: Jenny Dawson

I just finished Love Warrior (Glennon Doyle Melton) last night. Holy WOW. Her raw vulnerability led me to race through the pages in a matter of days, and made me crave being a better writer... such a beautifully written memoir about self-discovery and the struggle of not settling.

What have you read lately? Are you following me on Goodreads?