What's Up Wednesday!

What's up Wednesday?!

Man the summer months are sure flying by! I love the laid back atmosphere, but with temperatures in south Mississippi averaging 100 degrees, I'm ready to see fall!

And boots.

I love boots!

On the last Wednesday of every month we link up with Mel, Shay, and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday. Be sure you check them out too!

1. What I've been eating...

A whole lot of salads. I'm back on an exercise and diet kick, so let's see how long this one lasts!

2. What I'm reminiscing about...

Summer afternoons of fun in the sun.

3. What I'm loving right now...

Lucky "Emmie" Flats

I've been wearing flats a lot more as of late, and I absolutely love my gold and leopard flats by Lucky Brand!

I'm also coveting these by Tory Burch in the "Minnie" style...

4. What I've been up to...

"werk, werk, werk, werk werk..."

It's in your head now isn't it?!

5. What I'm dreading...

Nah, I'm not really dreading it, but I am not exactly jumping up and down at the chance to write more 20 page papers!

6. What I've been working on...

My website! Have you checked it out yet? Head on over to jeanclairemonroe.com and say hello!

7. What I'm excited about...

Scotland, baby! Two weeks!!!

8. What I'm watching and reading...

I've been going through Netflix again, trying to find a new series. I've finally caught up on Scandal and Grey's. Right now I'm just rewatching

and I've started to really enjoy 

Any suggestions for a new show to watch?

As for books...

I've been reading this Unstuffed for inspiration and

I Am Number Four for fun!

9. What I'm listening to...

K-Love is pretty much the only thing I listen to these days!

10. What I've been wearing...

11. What I'm doing this weekend...

Hopefully nothing! 

(Similar)

I've been on a maxi dress kick lately!

12. What I'm looking forward to next month...

Um, have I mentioned Scotland?!

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What's Up Wednesday!

Hey, everyone!

We are halfway through the week. I'm still dragging from my little weekend getaway. Sometimes you need a vacation to recover from your vacation!

Today we are linking up with Shay, Sheaffer, and Mel for our montly

What's Up Wednesday!

1. What I'm Reminiscing About...

We had a great time at the family reunion/camping weekend getaway. Peanut had his first boat ride and loved every minute of it. I enjoyed seeing family I haven't seen in years since before Mom went in the nursing home, and we all just enjoyed relaxing by Lake Enid!

2. What I'm Loving...

Fresh summer veggies from Dad's garden!

3. What I've Been Up To/Working On...

My website! I've been working on getting my personal website for ministry and speaking engagements up and running for the last couple of months, and it officially goes live 

JULY 6!

Stay tuned for details!

4. What I've Been Watching/Reading

Boyfriend and I went to see this one in theaters when it came out, and it was so sweet. Read the book first!

(You can see my book review of it here.)





I really enjoyed reading Annie Downs's Looking for Lovely last month, so I'm looking forward to cracking this one open soon.





I read Silver Girl while on vacation, and it was a fun read. I love Elin Hilderbrand's books.


5. What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month...

Another weekend getaway - this time to Pensacola with my girl tribe! Love my gals so much and soooo looking forward to this trip.


What are you up to this Wednesday? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!

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What's Up Wednesday!

Wednesday! 

We're halfway there!

On the last Wednesday of the month I link up with Shay, Sheaffer and Mel for

"WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY!"

Be sure you check them out too!

1. What I'm eating...

I made this dish for Easter Sunday lunch. I've made it a couple of times before for Boyfriend, so I branched out and made it for Dad this time. Dad isn't a spinach/mushroom kind of guy - he's a down-home meat and potatoes kind of boy!, but he really enjoyed this. It's simple, too. Bake the chicken, sautee the spinach and mushrooms in olive oil and spread it over the chicken and cover it all in parmesan and cheddar!

And I'm still hanging in there on Nutrisystem.

Yay.

2. What I'm reminiscing about...

My baby turned 8. 

And I've only had him two of those years. Geez, I love that little guy!

3. What I'm loving...

How many of you can take those pictures in your yard?

Okay, I took them in Dad's, but it's SPRING!!!!

4. What I'm up to...

I got the biggest laugh out of this meme for some reason! 

It's crunch time. I have papers due every other day (on death - a topic I am now an expert on...NOT!...among others) and tests, Tests, TESTS! 

Gotta love grad school!

5. What I'm dreading...

See #4 above!

6. What I'm working on...

Again, see #4. Do you want to read the papers or something? Move along!

7. What I'm excited about...

Peanut and I have been running almost every single day, and yes, it is something I'm excited about. My auto-immune thyroid condition makes my metabolism all but extinct, so it's nearly impossible for me to lose weight, but P and I are pushing through!  Or I am...

He gets carried after about half a mile and dropped off while I continue on without him.

8. What I'm watching/reading...

So when I first started this book I decided it was pretty wack and was over it - but then I couldn't put it down! It's no literary masterpiece, nor is it great, but it's one that you get sucked into and have to keep reading to find out what's going to happen. Has anyone else read Miss Peregrine? I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

My friend Laura loaned me this series because I'm simply curious about it. Has anyone else read it?

I just bought this Jennifer Weiner book, and I'm looking forward to reading it!

I've been trying to read more classical books and others that you are just supposed to read at some point in your life. This is awful. Who suggested we should all read this?

Moving along...

I am loving Fuller House! I'm a little over halfway done. What are y'all's thoughts so far?

Mer is coming back for a Season 13.  I love me some Grey's!

And I'm still working my way through all 9 seasons of OTH on Netflix. I have always loved this show. What should I binge watch next? I need some suggestions.

9. What I've been listening to...

I've been jamming to some 90s pop/rock while getting ready in the morning. Memories!

10. What I'm wearing...

So y'all know I'm a big fan of Sheaffer Told Me To, and purchase a lot of the things she commands recommends. I have totally fallen in love with the Lush brand from Nordstrom. She calls the shirt I'm wearing below her "Must Have" shirt and I  know why. It's the perfect length, fit, and comfort!

Lush "Perfect" Shirt

I have the bordeaux and the olive from the picture above. 

I also really love the short sleeve version w/o the pocket. It's a little shorter with the same fit and feel.

I have three...

Here I am in the olive...

Lush Cuff Sleeve Tee

I also have the bordeaux in this one too, and the ivory. 

That's about it for me today. I don't have much to do this weekend except write a paper on apostolic creeds in the first century church, and I probably just lost some of you there! I hope you have a great rest of the week!

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What's Up Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday!

Today I'm linking up with Shay, Sheaffer and Mel for their 

"What's Up Wednesdays"!

Here we share a little of "what's up" in our everyday lives...

1. What I'm Eating

In other words...nothing exciting. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism early last year, and no matter how hard I try, I just can't lose this superficial weight that comes with thyroid issues. I've used Nutrisystem before, so I know it works. I just have to stick to it for awhile. 

If I'm grumpy you know why!

#hangry

2. What I'm Reminiscing About

Every March 1st since 2000 has been a special day in my life - the day my sweet, beloved Chandler Grace was born! She passed away in 2014, and now March 1st makes me nostalgic for the days with this little girl. I miss her so much!

3. What I'm Loving

Record shopping!

I inherited my Pop's record player and lots of great music over a decade ago. My mom also had great taste in music back in the 60s and 70s and kept all of her old vinyls too. Lately I've been really getting back into vinyl and perusing eBay and thrift stores for those rare gems!

4. What I've Been Up To

Need I say more?

History of Christianity I, Exploring the Old Testament, Counseling in Ministry. Nine hours of classes and ten inches of text books. Whoop.

5. What I'm Dreading

Yep, it's getting close to that time. You'll find me in that pile of 10" texts above.

Please make sure to feed and water me regularly.

Let's be honest here...

While I'm in those 10" of books you also know that I'll be binging on Netflix in the background!

6. What I'm Working On

What am I not working on? It's Work, School and Choir as usual around here!

7. What I'm Excited About

I am so ready to watch Fuller House! Who's with me?!

8. What I'm Watching/Reading

I've seen every episode of One Tree Hill, but I love re-watching it over and over. 

I mean - listening to it in the background - while studying.

Not watching.

#yeahright

#naleyforever

And of course I'm loving Pretty Little Liars this season! 

9. What I'm Listening To

I am totally loving some Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional lately! My tastes are constantly evolving, so there's no telling what I'll be into next month!

10. What I'm Wearing

Cardigans, leggings, boots and comfies for the win!

11. What I'm Doing This Weekend

Not too sure yet. Any fun suggestions?!

12. What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month

I love spring time, especially when there's still a cool breeze!

And the biggest news - Peanut James will be celebrating his 8th birthday this month! I love this little guy so much! He's such a good friend and companion. I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world!

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Well, that's a look at "What's Up" lately!

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