Random Summer Days

Happy Summer!
I hope yours is going well. It's warm here as summer shifts into high gear.
Between work (which is good, thankfully,) and the heat I haven't really been doing much.
Nothing exciting is happening, but you know I'm grateful for that, too. 
A few of you have written me about posting more often and asked for an update or if I was okay. How kind of you! What can I say? I'm just lazy, lol but thanks for asking, everything is good, actually really, really good.
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So to prove I am still alive here is a random summer day for me...

I get up early and it's already hot. But it really is a much better 'heat' than Texas. Although it would be better to be in the south of France right now, but somehow we make do, lol.

I love getting up early - most of the world is asleep and everything is quiet and peaceful.
During this time I meditate, do yoga or Tai Chi and then go for a walk. It's too warm to run, unless I see a snake...then I run. #TrueStory 
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I also take care of my modest garden in the morning before it gets mega warm. I find by keeping my phone turned off I get so much more done in the morning because you know one quick email equals an hour later and I might as well check Facebook.... lol and the morning is over.

So that is my big secret for working so much and still staying sane - Stay off your phone until right before you go to work and take time to do the things you love.
For me that means working with the plants, spending time outside and meditating. Plus not rushing around like a mad woman. I would rather get up earlier and have more time, then race out the door feeling frantic.  

But that's just me, some people love that panicked feeling and use it as motivation. For me it just ruins my entire day.

After I have an hour or so outside I return home feeling centered and ready start the day.

(Garden Update)

After all that I still have plenty of time to shower, do my hair and really get focused for work.

Oh and have a nice big bowl of vegan nice cream or some other great vegan plant based meal. :D

And then begin working...

Meanwhile work is busy....

I  seem to spend way too much time in meetings, both in person or via Skype.  By the time I stop for a break it's really, really warm outside. But, yeah- I still usually have hot tea during the day, lol.

Waiting for the kettle.

Try my best to finish everything early, (hah haha) and get home before I burst into flames.

The sunsets are usually magnificent.

Come home from work and immediately take a bath to cool off.

But life doesn't stop.

After I make something for supper I usually create something in the kitchen.

Most of my cooking has been nice cream or vegan candy lately.

Well, I do cook a bit. And then I convince myself its time to blog....but I just watch Kodi instead, lol
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And then for sure I'm gonna read...

I think I have about 3 months of "What Are You Reading" posts to finish. #FML

So I answer emails, chat with my mates and read. Not all that exciting is it? It's okay I'm quite happy with my life now. I will start traveling again next year, but for now I have to take my business to the next level.

So after a busy day I fall into bed, so I can do it all again.

I am so thankful to be right where I am now. Work is good, I have good people in my life and my family is healthy. What else could I ask for?