What's Up Wednesday: May 2024
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Good morning, friends,
Wow-wow-wow. Where did May go? Did this month fly by for you as well? We had some lovely weather days at the beginning of the month and then BAM! Straight into the heavy humidity and heat. I am not a fan of summertime for this precise reason. Summer in Colorado - AMAZING. Summer in Texas - AWFUL. Say a little prayer for us as we brace ourselves for the next five months of heat. 🥵 The Houston area also had a rowdy storm blow through with wind over 100 mph and sustained a lot damage to the area.
As usual, I am linking up to share my monthly recap on the last Wednesday of the month.
If you’re new(er) to my blog site, this is what we recap every month:
What I’m eating this week:
This is Memorial week and I haven’t given food a single thought except this feels like a solid week to eat a hotdog. I actually really like hotdogs and rarely eat them. There’s a restaurant nearby called Barnaby’s that has an excellent all beef hotdog and you can add chili to it. Yes, I think I will go there at some point.
I should probably consider eating some vegetables and salads this week, too. I need to get my act together. HA!
What I'm reminiscing about:
My step-mom of 23 years, Marie.
May is Stroke Awareness Month and I’ve tried to share some facts on social media to raise awareness and with that I’ve shared some photos of Marie. I still can’t fathom that she and my dad are gone. I say it aloud to them every single day. HOW? It doesn’t seem real.
What I'm loving:
I’ve been sharing and talking about these work out shorts from Walmart that are $10. These have become my favorite shorts to run in on the treadmill. The waist is a little loose which I like and it has a liner. I wouldn’t put my phone in the pocket and run outside. They’re moisture wicking and dry quickly. They come in a bunch of color options as well. I have four pairs now.
Easy LTK Link: https://liketk.it/4EkOY
What I've been up to:
May was a busy month!
This month I ventured to Galveston to celebrate a friend’s milestone birthday (early) and we had a wonderful time. She makes me laugh and smile and we have the best convos. We celebrated her birthday on Monday with dinner at a restaurant we’ve both been eager to try.
I had lunches and brunches and dinners with family and friends, umpteen appointments for me and the pups. We also celebrated Mother’s Day with the little ladies.
Easy LTK shopping link for outfits below:
Denim Shorts: https://liketk.it/4F5lR // Floral Dress: https://liketk.it/4FwQD
I went back to Cancun with some friends and am so grateful we had that little amount of time together. It’s not easy coordinating schedules sometimes between their work and mom-life so I cherish it immensely.
Easy LTK shopping link for outfits below:
Black & Beige Palm Print Dress: https://liketk.it/4GgBP // Black Halter Mini Dress: https://liketk.it/4BB9g
Green & White Cut Out Maxi: https://liketk.it/4F5n9 // Black Ruched Dress: https://liketk.it/4BMES
Black Maxi Dress: https://liketk.it/4G2Qy
What I'm dreading:
Summer. 😭
What I'm working on:
My health and fitness.
My blog - I’m considering taking a break from writing blog posts for a bit. I’m not feeling super inspired at the moment and life is busy enough that it can be difficult to carve out time to write content anyway. It’s on my mind to just finish sharing the Home Renovation Tour and then stop writing for a bit and focus on other things in life.
What I'm excited about:
May has been a fast yet long 5-week month so I’m excited for June and all that it may bring.
What I'm watching/reading:
Watching:
Reruns and HGTV for sound. I haven’t quite started another series on TV just yet, but will soon!
Reading:
As I’ve continued with my longer runs and the temperatures have increased, I’ve found myself in a time-crunch pickle a time or two when a book ends and I haven’t considered what to read next. Thus, I present to you previous fiction books I read a long while back on my Kindle that I’ve revisited recently.
You can click this link or scroll to the top of the page and click on “Books” to view all of the self-help books I’ve read if you are considering a topic and want a suggestion.
What I'm listening to:
My music this month has been all over the place. I’ve added in some new hip hop, discovered some new Indie rock, and toggled back and forth with country music as well.
What I'm wearing:
I’ve been adding more and more to my LTK profile throughout the month so you can always follow along with me there to see what outfits or home décor items I’m sharing! There are outfits on there that didn’t make it out of the house yet OR that I didn’t take a photo of when I wore it in real life.
A little bit of real outfits from this last 30-ish days:
Easy LTK link: https://liketk.it/4EIEZ
I wore these shorts at the end of April and love the print and quality of them. They’re currently sold out in this pattern but are available in a plain mint and white. However, this print is available in two other gorgeous dresses that I’ve linked.
Easy LTK link: https://liketk.it/4FDsl
I am very pleased with the comfort and fit of these 4” high rise mom shorts. This top is from last year but I would like to note that this particular week I wore a different white top FOUR times. It was a record - not only to wear white so much but also to not wear black. 😉
Easy LTK link: https://liketk.it/4C0Ev
I’ve shared this dress before and own it in three colors. It is very light in material and thus absolutely perfect for the heat and humidity. I wore it out one day when popping in and out of places and noted to self that I will be wearing them on repeat this summer for that very reason. It comes in 13 color options.
Easy LTK link: https://liketk.it/4FQ5e
These Nine West chambray shorts are from last summer and so far they haven’t had them back in stock this year, but I’ve linked similar ones and other shorts / skorts that I like.
Easy LTK link: https://liketk.it/4GGc6
This outfit is 4ish years old but items I gravitate towards when it’s warmer outside. I’ve linked similar styles. It’s hard to go wrong with a white top and denim during the summer. And PS: these wedge sandals are ridiculously comfortable to wear all day long and they’re light weight.
Easy LTK link: https://liketk.it/4FwQD
I wore this dress for Mother’s Day brunch. It’s currently sold out but I have other similar options linked as well.
Easy LTK link: https://liketk.it/4G2Qy
Currently obsessed with this Walmart find. I wore it out and about one day as well as on the last day of our Cancun trip // on the flight home. It has pockets!
Easy LTK link: https://liketk.it/4AXn0
I’ve shared the jeans before and love them. I sort of wish I had sized down because they’re stretchy but they’re super comfortable and cute. And this bodysuit is soft like butter. It doesn’t feel like I’m wearing anything at all.
Easy LTK shopping link: https://liketk.it/4GgBP
This is another Walmart find that I am excited about. I wouldn’t normally wear a print like this, but love the neutral colors and price point. It’s double lined and very comfortable. I wore it on the plane to Cancun and brought along my jean jacket in case I got cold (which I didn’t). It has lined cups, adjustable straps, and is a stretchy material.
Easy LTK shopping link: https://liketk.it/4GqTY
This coverup is many years old, but they’ve come out with a short version of it so it’s worth sharing. I get compliments each time I wear it AND it’s too long for me so I think the shorter version is likely perfect for everyone.
Easy LTK shopping link: https://liketk.it/4GuMV
I’ve shared this cover up before in this color and in black. They’re my current favorites. I’ve also shared this swimsuit in black but recently got it in bright pink as well as a few other new swimsuits in shades of pink. I’m branching out! In all honesty though, some of my old swimsuits no longer fit so I’ve purchased quite a few this year.
Easy LTK shopping link: gym clothes
I’ve shared more pics on LTK of work out clothes I wear almost daily including, but not limited to the photo below.. To shop all of the work out clothes I link in that category - click here.
There are many more outfits and home decor posts that I’ve shared this past month on my LTK page in addition to these above. You do not pay anything extra to shop through my page there and setting up your profile is FREE. I earn a small commission from the various retailers for free marketing for them at no extra cost to you.
You can view most of these details on my LiketoKnow.It page OR email me. =)
What I'm doing this weekend:
This weekend I have zero plans so will likely visit with my mom and do umpteen productive things around the house or for life in general.
What I'm looking forward to next month:
I have one weekend trip planned in June at the moment and I’m excited for that (if it happens) as well as the countdown begins for Mammaw’s 99th birthday in July!
What else is new:
That’s about it for now!
How was May for you? Are you ready for the summer? If you live in the Houston area, did you have any issues with the storm on May 16th? (I pray you didn’t!)
Comment below!
XOXO
