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Doesn’t it feel like time is flying? The other day I saw retailers and even some people starting to highlight fall items and my heart stopped… Didn’t summer just begin a few weeks ago? Why are we rushing time?

As much as I dislike summers in Florida, this year I’m just not ready for it to go… it’s hot, yes, and we’re all probably tired of the heat, but… this summer just feels different and I don’t want it to end just yet…

Now onto the subject… After a weekend that went completely wrong, it feels a bit more difficult to find the things that bring me joy this week. Nonetheless, I’m still stubbornly looking for the good, so here goes my list…

• Planning on trying this blueberry scones recipe this week. I will, however, be swapping the butter with coconut oil and the heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk. We’ll see how that goes but one thing is clear — baking brings me joy!

• Finding some really great deals on things I wanted for myself, as well as loved ones. What can I say… savings bring me joy!

• Tentatively making some fun plan for this upcoming weekend — I’ll share more if they materialize.

• Going through old photos of places, things, and people I took over the years and completely forgot about (like the picture above)… reliving all those memories brought me so much joy! I fully recommend taking lots of photos to keep and look at years later.

• Thinking of the egg and ciabatta roll sandwiches we’ll be making for dinner tonight (yes, I’m already thinking about dinner). Not following any recipe, just throwing those together along with whatever fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, etc.) we have in the fridge… yeah, that brings me joy…

What’s bringing YOU joy this week?

xo,

Em