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By Janine

Currently August 2017

Filed Under: BLOG, currently Tagged With: August 2017, Currently, Disney, Summer

Long time no “Currently” update here. See I meant to write an update of sorts since May. But June with end of school craziness, extra added job opportunities, July birthday and anniversary celebrations for our family, plus our annual Disney trip, found my time limited for a “Currently” share.

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But being August, still technically summer vacation here and a bit on the lazier side right about now, I am finally able to give “Currently” its fair share due here.

So sit back and find out more about what is going on with us right now with Currently August 2017 edition…

Currently August 2017

Reading…

So, I admit I have slowed up reading this past summer. I have no excuses. However, I just lost my mojo a bit the past month or so. But finally I am reading a bit more. So, here is a sampling of what I recently read:

Moxie, by Jennifer Mathieu

Thanks to back to school offering this one to read an ARC free, I started reading about a young teenage girl, who is to start her own feminine revolution in her Texas high school. I put it down to first read the next book below. But when I did come back to it, I did quite enjoy it. I will promise to share more though on this in an upcoming book roundup review here.

Moxie Book Cover

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

My Quarterly subscription recently renewed and I got three new books to read. While I can’t seem to write poetry for anything, I absolutely love reading it. Always have. So this memoir written in poetry form about her childhood and what it was like to grow up as an African American girl growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, caught my attention. Honestly, I put down Moxie for this one and devoured it.

Brown Girl Dreaming Book Cover

Both books though have an underlying theme of hope, inspiration and of good triumphing all. Which right about now, I think we could all use a bit more of.

Watching…

With regular TV network season on hiatus for summer, been watching less newer TV as there isn’t anything new to really view other than CNN and MSNBC. But have been binge watching older cult classic movies on cable, Netflix and Hulu, such as follows:

Dazed and Confused

The Burbs

Fast Times At Richmond High

Clerks (and much, much more)

See it never really does get old and great late night TV watching while I relax and get some much needed laughter.

Also been doing backyard movie nights with the likes of the Trolls Movie and Cinderella. But between weather not complying on the weekends, as well as my husband cutting his finger pretty badly putting away the screen one night, we have slowed on this. Hope to get a few more of these nights in this summer though.

Listening…

Because it is summer and I am not wanting it to end, check a fun Spotify playlist I am currently jamming out to…

Sun Soaked Country Playlist on Spotify

Eating…

Just because I can I am most definitely enjoying this Cannoli Cream recipe I shared here recently…

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip with Eggo Toast Dippers
Plus, my girls cannot get enough of the Gummy Worms Popsicles I also posted up here, too…

Gummy Bear Popsicle Closeup 2

But fresh back from vacationing at Disney, I am still tasting a few treats we had there this summer so far, too.

Such as at Epcot’s World Showcase in Italy at Via Napoli, there Artichoke Pizza, which was to die for.

Disney Epcot Italy Via Napoli Artichoke Pizza
Also, finally having stayed at the Disney Polynesian Resort, we enjoyed Dole Whip found exclusively at Pineapple Lanai there.

Pineapple Lanai at Disney Polynesian with Dole Whip

Dreaming & Planning…

Speaking of Disney World though, I am seriously missing and dreaming about it right now.

Disney World Magic Kingdom Family 2017 Castle Photo

See I actually was missing it even before I left on the last day.

Outside Disney Polynesian Resort before Leaving to Return Home

Because it is so very hard to return to reality after being on vacation for a week in the most magical place on Earth. Plus most know that I am a Disney lover from way back.

Disney World Town Square with Talking Mickey Mouse

That said I am currently planning a late fall trip back to celebrate the holidays and my younger girl’s birthday there now. Because Disney, Christmas and Birthdays, who can resist that?!

Happily Ever Fireworks at Disney World

Now though, still a few weeks left of summer though and trying not to think about back to school just yet. But I know that it is looming on the horizon for us. So, the immediate planning has Back to School written all over it in the short term for us.

Back_to_School_2016

Last year, but still we will be here once again soon enough…

**Linking this post up with Finish the Sentence Friday, where the prompt this week is, “Right now, I’m feeling…”

What is currently going on with you this August?

Tell me in the comments…

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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  1. Schnelle Acevedo says

    August 18, 2017 at 7:31 am

    The artichoke pizza looks amazing! Wow! I need to do that next time I go to Disney in Feb! I love your currently posts, thanks for the book suggestions too!

    • Janine says

      August 18, 2017 at 7:35 am

      Nellie, Via Napoli is the place to be for the artichoke pizza. Seriously, the best pizza I have had in a long time by far and it is right in Italy in Epcot at the World Showcase. And always happy to recommend books to you, too 🙂

  2. AnnMarie John says

    August 18, 2017 at 8:08 am

    August has been a whirlwind month for me. There’s so much going on, with the kids back in school it has truly been crazy. I’m with you there on Disney, I’m already looking forward to heading back and in just a few weeks we’ll be back again enjoying Halloween. Wish we could have seen you there to collect candy together, but maybe next time. Here’s to a fantastic weekend!

    • Janine says

      August 18, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Aw, would have loved to have do that with you guys, too. Seriously though will get to Disney for Halloween one year soon, too though 😉

  3. Dara says

    August 18, 2017 at 8:25 am

    I’m so jealous that you stayed at the Polynesian!

    • Janine says

      August 18, 2017 at 8:28 am

      Dara, the Polynesian is absolutely gorgeous, as well as a little bit of paradise and I cannot wait to go back there now. 🙂

  4. Jen says

    August 18, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Those look like good books. I love the Burbs. My older kids and I watched it this summer! Tom Hanks is a classic! Nothing beats Dole whipped 🙂

    • Janine says

      August 18, 2017 at 9:28 am

      Couldn’t agree more about Tom Hanks and Dole Whip, too 🙂

  5. William Holland says

    August 18, 2017 at 9:59 am

    Well, we binge-watched Shameless last night. LOL I just love that show, and Bev and I were too tired to do anything other than veg out.

    Other than that well, there’s the writing, and the urban farm, and the farmers markets, and painting,and other chores, and……

    Happy Weekend, Janine!

    • Janine says

      August 18, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Mt husband loves Shameless and never watched it myself. But have heard great things still. And Happy Weekend to you, too 🙂

  6. Diane Roark says

    August 18, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    The pizza does look amazing! We love pizza of any kind so I will have to try it. We are also dreaming of being at Disney. We cannot wait until January. It is the most magical time of our year.

    Take care!
    Diane Roark

    • Janine says

      August 18, 2017 at 7:07 pm

      I couldn’t agree more and we are heading back in November, which is also a very magical time of the year, too 🙂

  7. Mary says

    August 20, 2017 at 12:58 am

    Moxie looks awesome. Nothing more exciting than reading about someone’s feminine revolution. I’ve seen Fast Time at Richmond High over a thousand times!!!!! I love that movie. Clerks is also a classic. OMG this Artichoke Pizza looks delicious.

    • Janine says

      August 20, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Aw, thanks Mary and hope you can try at least one of these soon, too now 🙂

  8. Aunt Gloria says

    August 20, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    It’s been a busy summer. I’m always sad to see it come to a close….you know I’m not a winter person! The artichoke pizza looks amazing….almost worth the trip to Disney! Looking forward to our visit next weekend. xxoo

    • Janine says

      August 21, 2017 at 8:18 am

      Thanks so much Aunt Gloria and look forward to seeing you next weekend, too now xoxo 🙂

  9. Seana Turner says

    August 21, 2017 at 7:00 am

    Well, I am listening to the “end of summer” sounds in the backyard…. hate to see the days shortening. Today I will be watching the eclipse (safely!), although I’m not in the direct path. A friend is in NC right under totality – so cool! Eating? Well, I’ve been eating a lot of green beans because my garden has been prolific in that crop this year!

    • Janine says

      August 21, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Aw, love hearing what you are “Currently” up, too as well. But like you I have no desire to see summer truly come to an end either now. Enjoy the eclipse viewing today, as well 🙂

  10. Cynthia says

    August 21, 2017 at 8:06 am

    Your currently August post is awesome. Loved reading about Disney, loved reading about the books you’re reading (I really must check out “Brown Girl Dreaming,” and all the yummy food, desserts, and music and even the videos! Wowza! You have been a busy-bee, too, with travel, extra job ops, and more. So, so good! So happy for you! I hope you have a wonderful week, sweet friend! Sending you mega hugs! xoxo

    • Janine says

      August 21, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Aw, thanks so much Cyndi and wishing you a wonderful week ahead now with lots of hugs, as well!!! xoxo

  11. Tamara says

    August 21, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Mm… those recipes. SO GOOD.
    I’m dreaming of Disney myself. It’s almost time to book for it! My friend just got a flight for $120 round trip in September.

    • Janine says

      August 21, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Wow, to $120 and if I could find a cheap flight like that I’d find my way down sooner than November now myself!! 😉

  12. Dana says

    August 22, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    I love the Dole whip in the Magic Kingdom…I assume it’s similar to the one at the Polynesian. My kids are so ready to go back to Disney but it’s not going to happen for awhile…so happy for you that you get to go again this year.

    • Janine says

      August 22, 2017 at 8:09 pm

      Thanks Dana. I didn’t try the one at Magic Kingdom, but have heard it is pretty similar to the Polynesian one, too. And do hope you and your kids can return to do when you can now, too 🙂

  13. catherine gacad says

    August 24, 2017 at 12:21 am

    You all are so damn cute! You and your husband look so youthful.

    Clerks is one of my favorite movies. Hilarious!

    • Janine says

      August 24, 2017 at 6:47 am

      Aw, thanks Catherine and seriously appreciate you saying that. As for Clerks, will probably always be one of my favorites, too 🙂

  14. Bev says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:12 am

    Currently, I’m gearing up for Eve’s first year of school. (How did that happen?!) She starts preschool so soon, which I cannot believe. And currently also gearing up for my next trade show (It’s going to be a busy September!) Sounds like you had a wonderful summer, here’s to a fantastic fall!

    • Janine says

      August 27, 2017 at 8:47 am

      Omg, time really flies! Good luck to Eve on her first year at pre-school and I am also wishing you all a fabulous fall ahead now, too!! 🙂

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