5 things that bring me joy this week

Check the entire “5 things that bring me joy this week” weekly series here, a collection of seemingly insignificant things that serve as a reminder to appreciate the little things — those small joys that make a difference in our day-to-day.

It has been so hot here lately that it’s put me in a bit of a mood. I mean, only minutes after stepping outside to water my plants, I get covered in sweat, and who the heck enjoys that?! We’re back to full-time indoor life, and that’s a life I’m never excited about living… With a long to-do list though, it’s been working out for now as I have been busy and just taking it day by day.

Here’s the list of 5 things that are bringing me joy this week:

smoothie season. Or more like, me finally getting into a routine of making them. I keep the smoothie-making process quick and easy by using whatever frozen berries I have (usually strawberries), one or two fresh (or frozen) bananas, and plant-based milk. Lately, I’ve been adding these cacao nibs for extra nutrients and antioxidants. These smoothies are so healthy and delicious! And no, I don’t add any sort of sweetener.
this perfume. Gardenia is one of my favorite flowers and scents, so when I came across this perfume, I decided to give it a try. The scent brings me joy and I think it’s a great summer fragrance, even if it doesn’t last long. I will be looking for other options but, for the time being, it does the job.
linen pajamas. You already know about my love for linen and it should be no surprise that I look to incorporate it wherever possible. I cannot stand soft pajamas for the warm season — crisp cotton or linen is what I go for and these PJs are great. I usually size up for extra comfort.
getting back into regularly exercising. One thing you should know about me is that I deeply dislike working out/exercising. I started going to the gym a few months ago, and no surprise there, with a new hectic schedule, I stopped going. I haven’t been feeling good about myself lately so I signed up for a workout program (that comes with accountability, aka, countless email reminders) and so far so good. As I am writing this, I am feeling the burn and moving is a bit painful, but it’s a good kind of pain, if that makes sense. No matter how I feel about exercising, doing it actually brings me joy… How long do you think this will last?
this dress and the fact that it has pockets! Pockets bring me joy, it’s that simple.