{Things That Are Currently My Jam}

Kentucky in the Summer. Yes it’s hot and humid, but summer will gone before we know it so I’m taking full advantage.

Louisville Parks. We’ve been to either Cherokee, Seneca, or The Parklands every day since I’ve been back. I’m not mad about it. Neither is Tango…

Stranger Things. Mom and I watched all 8 episodes last week! LOVED it.

Bug Spray. Mosquitos are everywhere here. Don’t give me the all-natural spray… I need some napalm to take these bitches out.

Meeting up w/ friends for walks, runs, bike rides, or workouts. I wrote this post about alternate ways to socialize (other than meeting for meals/drinks) and have been trying to put that into practice more often. (Aside from when people want to meet at my favorite restaurants…)

Steel City Pops. You guys. There’s a popsicle store here.

All the kiddos. Appx. 1,000 friends of mine had kids since I left last year. It’s fun meeting up with my buds to workout or play outside with their little ones and I’m loving all the different parenting styles. It was hilarious seeing my friend Jess yelling “What the hell’s the matter with you?!” as she watched her youngest (of 4) bypass their water bottle and the water fountain to drink out the communal dog bowl on the ground at the playground.

Making a dent my Kentucky Summer Wish List. I’ve marked off the things I’ve done so far from this post.

Labor Day Plans. I’m traveling the rest of my weekends that I’m in Kentucky, but I’m home all holiday weekend long. We’re hitting a Canoe/Kayak/SUP Demo on the lake, heading to the YUM Center to cheer on the UofL Women’s Volleyball team, riding bikes in the Mayor’s Hike, Bike, and Paddle event, and who knows what else. I’m stoked.

{Links That Are My Jam}

7 Incredible Things That Happen Once You Learn to Enjoy Being Alone. Forbes.

An Interview w/ the “Stranger Things” Creators/Writers/Directors. {Beware: Spoilers} Variety.

Your House Is Too Big – The Downsizing Uprising. Outside.

Taking Less Vacation Affects Employees’ Productivity. Project Time Off.

This Quick Summer Salad Recipe – Caprese Orzo Salad. Cupcakes & Cashmere.

Resilience Is About How You Recharge, Not How You Endure. Harvard Business Review.

Why Do We Judge Parents For Putting Kids at Perceived – But Unreal – Risk? NPR.

The Rules for Borrowing Camping Gear. Outside. “You get pregnant in it, you buy it.” ; )

What kinds of things or links are your jam right now? Anything I should know about?!