My Life in Mono...

August Favs

 

Here we are at the end of the month again.  I would say how quickly that went but you know I say that every month. To be honest, August went by like a blur.  I had things to do every weekend and we just welcomed my new niece into the world a week ago.  I also have had 2 workshops over 4 weekends and my trainer has pulled me aside to speak to me about that spark that she can see in me that may change what age group I study in the future.  You know, I have a feeling that she is right. 

 

WATCHING

I have been binge watching 2 shows this month while winding down at night.  I love my Netflix account, don't you? :)  The 2 shows that I have and am watching at the moment are The Good Witch and Downton Abbey.  

The Good Witch is light hearted with not much drama in it and I can't wait for season 3 to come out in October.  It mainly revolves around Cassie Nightingale who has the power of intuition and could read people perfectly. 

Downton Abbey.  I have just finished the first season and I have mixed feelings about this show. So far I am loving it but because I know a little bit about the show, I hear people talk about it when the season was still going on, I am a little bit reluctant to go on further BUT at the same time, I want to know. I do love the cast and the scenes.  It takes me back to my UK holiday in May where we visited homes and estates that look like the ones on the show. Maybe the next time we visit, I might take a trip down to the Estate that they shot it.  

 

TASTING

Not much of an exploration of taste this month only because Mum is still here and her food is still my favourite.  She did make me a batch of Seeds Granola the other week made with  maple syrup and I have to say it was delicious.  I will need to ask her for the recipe when I get a chance to sit down with her. 

 

LISTENING

This month, I have discovered a new podcast called Embedded.  Embedded is a podcast from the guys at NPR (National Public Radio) where they "take a story from the news and go deep".  NPR is based in America so ALL of the stories are based in America. What I like about it is that it opens my mind to things happening outside of Australia.  Sometimes I feel like Australia is a bubble where it doesn't report or cover International news often unless it is made viral by the internet.  This is an outlet for me.  The stories that they "go deep" on is really interesting and it often made me think what is it like to be living in those situations.  If you love the news and want to know more, Embedded is the one for you.  My favourite episode is one that is called, The Bikers. 

 

 

You know that feeling where you feel like nothing is happening but a lot has?  That is what I felt like in the month of August.  I am hoping your August was well. 

What was your favourite thing in August? 

July's Favourite

 

How quickly did July go?  It certainly felt like the rush of the End of Financial Year was just yesterday.  July has been an interesting month for me.  I have been reading a lot and experimenting and practising a lot of self care hoping to learn and applying from it . I also have been discovering a lot of interesting things out there and thought I would compile it into a blog post of my July favourites.  This is one of the format that I will be trying out on my blog and hopefully I will be able to share my favourite things with you.  Kinda like Oprah's Favourite Things, only I don't give out freebies and share free links.  :P

 

WATCHING

Netflix has released the entire season of Gilmore Girls in Australia and I have been slowly watching it while doing chores around the house.  I am hoping to watch all 6 seasons (again!) before the release of the new episodes.  (Yay!) .  I do have the DVD box set for the series, which I think I will now sell it either on eBay or Gumtree as I would have no use for it anymore. 

 

TASTING

Mum is back in Perth again and with that comes her beautiful home cook food.  I always love it when she comes to stay. Not only do I get ideas of what to cook for my family, I also get to learn how to cook from her. She is a wizard in the kitchen.  She uses only the simplest ingredients and it still taste amazing.  If you are not currently following me on Instagram, please do as I will post most of her amazing home cooked meal on my feed. 

 

LISTENING

My Dad Wrote A Porno - This podcast is hosted by Jamie Morton, James Cooper and Alice Levine. OWH MY GOD! This is the funniest podcast I have heard. The fact that they have British accents makes it even funnier.  The podcast is about, well... about Jamie the host finding out that his dad wrote and published a Porn Novel titled Belinda Blinked. Warning, this podcast is NSFW.  If you have a very bad day, listen to one episode and I guarantee that your day will be so much better.  My favourite episode so far is The Tombola.  Hilarious! You will die from laughter. 

 

SMELLING

I am loving the smell of Lavender Peace (or Serenity) and Motivate from doTERRA at the moment.  I diffuse Lavender Peace to help me unwind at the end of my day.  The scent of Lavender and with a hint of vanilla makes me feel at peace.  I sometimes drop a few drops in my warm shower when I have a frazzled day.

Motivate is a new one in my oil collection.  I made a spritzer bottle with water, pink salt and a couple drops of Motivate to take to work.  It is said that it will help motivate you and uplift you when you need that extra oomph in the middle of the day.  I am still testing this blend out but I do love the citrusy smell and the peppermint in it certainly makes you feel alert at 3pm! 

 

FEELING

 While I was travelling around the UK in June, stumbled upon this Moroccan Argan Oil to use as my face moisturiser.  This stuff is amazing.  Not only that it is good for your face, Argan oil is also good for your hair so after applying the oil on my face, I run my palms along my hair.  I have been getting comments that how good my complexion is. I also added a few drops of Lavender and Frankincense  essential oil in it as they are good for your face. 

 

What was your favourite thing in July or currently?