Week-end: links & life {vol. 11}

“A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

Ok, so that quote isn’t actually relevant to this post or this photo, but I wanted something about being strong — because after a full two months of PiYo (and no plans to stop) I’m definitely feeling stronger — and of course I always love a good quote about tea! I may still have bird arms but I am proud of myself for sticking with it even when I’m feeling extra wimpy. {Also, how do people take selfies without that scary phone hand? And I cleaned my mirror after this; hello, toothpaste splatters!}

from around the web

• Let’s be real on Fridays :: Starting this week, use #ForRealFriday to share the honest, not-so-perfect parts of daily life.
• How to finally beat procrastination :: I’m guessing I’m not the only procrastinator out there, so you can just read this one later. {I’m hilarious.}
• Over 150 tips to improve your photography this year :: A bazillion-ish good ideas.
• Social Science says lasting relationships come down to 2 basic traits :: “From the data they gathered, Gottman separated the couples into two major groups: the masters and the disasters.” Interesting stuff.

on the blog this week (in case you missed ’em)

• My 1st Stitch Fix
• An introvert’s guide: how to make friends

And, purely for your entertainment purposes, a Footloose parody! {If you’re viewing in a reader, you might need to click over to the blog to watch.}

right here at home

Have I told you?
I’m working on becoming certified as a personal fitness trainer!

I don’t know if/when/how I might make this into an actual job while I still have littles in the house, but it’s an idea I’ve toyed since before I became a mom so I decided to finally just do it. At the very least, I’m setting an example for the kids that learning never stops, and I’ll keep my mind from getting lazy and stagnant. After all, this is my year of becoming stronger mind, body, and soul!

Enjoy your weekend!

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Linking up with my friends Kris and Mary.

Jamie

Wife, mama, homeschooler, dog-wrangler. Introvert who finds joy in good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Fitness enthusiast and certified coach. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand.