When was the last time you were able to sit down, take a breath, and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea with no sense of urgency?
For me, it has been a LONG time. September was an extremely busy month and I always felt like I was running from one thing to the next. I don’t want to overextend myself in October, but it’s always a tough balance with work, marathon training, home life, and squeezing in a social life!
That’s why I’m really happy that it’s time for the Ultimate Coffee Date, hosted by Deborah, Coco, and Lynda! Every first Saturday of the month is an opportunity to slow things down, collect your thoughts, and share what’s on your mind. Won’t you join us?
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Ultimate Coffee Date – October 2016
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that Philly is finally in autumn, one of my favorite times of the year! While it’s been a bit rainy this week, I welcome the cooler weather with open arms! The fall is fun for so many reasons, but I’m definitely excited that my marathon training runs will start feeling a lot less miserable! What are your favorite things to do in the fall?
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that with fall being here, I’m really excited about the new television season. I am already 2 weeks behind on How to Get Away With Murder, but I hope to catch up this weekend! I’ve started to watch Designated Survivor and it’s pretty good, though a little too real with current events. I’m also back to watching General Hospital after quitting for 2 years and catching up on Veep. What are your favorite shows?
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that my blogging motivation has been at an all-time low. The entire month of September flew by and while I set several blogging goals, none of them came close to happening. I don’t want to waste my time writing blog posts that are meaningless or “writing just to write”…so things have been pretty quiet. I need to schedule a better time for blogging…I’m usually too drained by the time I get home, and when I write at 5 am, I feel rushed. It may be an excuse, but I still haven’t gotten my workspace/home office together. I need to buy a new desk where I can blog, write, and brainstorm…I saw one at IKEA that I liked, but I don’t want to pay $500 for something that I still have to assemble myself, lol. Any recommendations on where to buy a nice desk (that’s already assembled)?
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I’m looking forward to the If Girls Ran the World Challenge, which just kicked off on 10/1! I’m starting it off with a 10-mile run, and I will be posting my miles on my fundraising page. My goal is to raise $250 by October 31. If you’re able to donate even a small amount, it would be much appreciated, as proceeds will go to Girls in Tech, a great organization. I appreciate your support!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that homeownership continues to be an adventure. We had quite an entertaining presentation by a gutter guard company that shall remain nameless…needless to say, we’re not paying $5,000 for the “Rolls Royce” of gutters. Bret and his mom have been extremely busy with landscaping the yard – building a retaining wall, moving and removing trees and bushes, stocking up on compost. While I’ve helped some days, it’s really his passion project. I’m more interested in creating a patio behind the house, but I need to decide what kind of pavers I’d want to buy. We still have so much work to do before I even consider having a housewarming party, but it seems that the work is never done!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…that I’m looking forward to a quiet month. I had so many busy weekends in September, and while I enjoyed them, it made things a bit stressful. October should be really low-key and I can’t wait to get some time to relax…even though I’ll be piling on the miles in marathon training, haha!
What would you share with me over coffee?
I am totally loving this fall weather! Although if the rain could let up slightly, that would be great. I want to get out there and enjoy the cooler days! 😉
Have you watched This Is Us? That’s one of my new favorite shows. I’ve heard good things about Designated Survivor but haven’t checked it out just yet. I need to!
Happy Saturday!
I haven’t seen This Is Us yet, I’ll have to check it out! So many good shows on right now! And I’m so happy that we’re finally in fall!
I’m with you on the cooler weather! I’m so glad fall has finally arrived! I too can agree with the lack of motivation to blog. Before today, my last post was in June. I am not even sure why I just walked away from the blogging for so long.
As a pro photographer my October will not be a quiet month! I am so busy the entire month. Enjoy it!
I still had posts the past month, but they weren’t always well planned and I just felt so disorganized! Sometimes a blogging break is necessary. I guess you will have lots of fall foliage photography coming up! 🙂
Wasn’t September nuts?! Going into October I feel so behind in so many ways. I’m with you on the home ownership thing – there is always something. At least you have someone who is passionate about it. I’m thinking of putting in a patio in the Spring, but no way I’m tackling that one myself!!!
Yeah I still don’t know how I’m going to make this patio happen, but I think it might be a manageable project since the space isn’t that huge. I hope October turns things around for you too! 🙂
Apple picking is definitely one of my favorite fall activities! 😛
I’ve heard awesome things about Designated Survivor but haven’t had a chance to watch it yet!
I feel ya on the hecticness of life–I hope you have a more relaxing October! :]
I gotta get on this apple picking thing, lol! It does look fun. Thanks – after such a crazy September, I need a break!
I wanted to watch Designated Survivor but I watch so many shows already. It’s so hard to keep up!
So true! I think it’ll pick up in intensity with each episode so I’m looking forward to it.
Ah yes the Rolls Royce of gutters – I think I’ve see that presentation! LOL! I recorded Designated Survivor but still haven’t seen it yet.
Haha the gutter guy was SO rude, Bret was on the verge of throwing the guy out!
Yes finally starting to cool down for running. I love HTGAWM too. It’s totally implausible but so fun to watch. Waiting for Scandal to come back. Thanks for joining us for coffee
Haha, HTGAWM is soooo dramatic. I just love the characters, they have done a great job creating layers to everyone.
Congrats on the new house!! We’ve been in ours for 10 years and there are STILL things we’re working on improving 🙂 I hope your run today went well!
Thanks, Janice! I ended up doing the 10 miles on Sunday and they did go well! 🙂
Wow, sounds like you had a crazy busy month. With a house, there is ALWAYS something to be done. Don’t wait to do your housewarming party, there will never be the right time.
It has been warm here too and I am happy for some fall temps, though not very happy with shorter days.
My blogging took a major back seat in Sept. too. I was lucky to post 2 times a week. Nothing inspired me and I felt I had nothing interesting to say.
Good luck on your marathon training. So exciting !
Thanks, Karen! It’s good to know I wasn’t the only one feeling uninspired to blog on September. You’re right though – if I wait to do a housewarming, it’ll never happen!
I don’t like the shorter days either…but at least the weather’s less miserable!
I am definitely looking forward to a quiet month too! September went by too fast and I spent almost the whole month traveling. I think I am ready for cooler weather now too!
Yes, I say bring on the fall! October will be a great time to recharge before the craziness of the holidays…I hope!
I feel you on the blogging motivation…I find that having a regular schedule ( I do Sun, Weds, and Friday) really helps me stay on track. I participate in link ups, too, so if I don’t have a topic in mind I can always wing it with the theme of the hosts.
While I love race training, I miss my leisurely mornings too. Right now is kind of nice..with nothing big looming overhead, I get to hang out a little longer with my java in the morning.
I’m glad I’m married to a carpenter–he sure helps keep those home repair scammers at bay!
LOL definitely good to be married to a carpenter! I’m an engineer, but mechanical isn’t my background…so I have to ask my coworkers regularly whether we’re getting ripped off!
Enjoy the leisurely mornings! I slept until after 8 on Saturday, which is crazy for me!
September got so busy for me. And October is crazy already. I have lots of blog posts I want to write, but not time to do them justice. I need to write them down for when I do have more time! I don’t have any ideas for a desk – I work at our kitchen counter.
Thanks for making time for coffee!
Glad I could do the coffee chat this month! September was just crazy busy so I really need October to be as carefree as possible, yet still take care of business!
The people in my office were talking about the tv show Designated Survivor and it did sound interesting. I’m going to have to look into it.
I hope Fall stays here in Mississippi but the afternoon temps are creeping back up in the 90’s. 🙁
Have a good week Janelle!