Adulting is hard, and the responsibilities of work, family and general stuff to deal with is not fun. This is why I sometimes tell my niece to enjoy her childhood while it lasts. I’ll have to tell my nephew too.

I like to find small wins or things that bring me joy. I remember my dad always reminding me to have fun. I’d be complaining about something trivial or some work stress and his response was, “Oh I think you’ll figure it out. But what are you doing for fun?”

At times it was annoying, I’ll admit, but gosh I’m glad that he emphasized fun and rest just as much as working hard. My mom still does.

Things I love right now as we being May 2023:

• Ted Lasso on Apple TV. The writing is so good. (I stand with the writers strike! Pay these geniuses more!) This third season is deeper in terms of plot and character development. I love these characters so much and am always ready for the next episode. This show drops knowledge, too. Last week I wrote down, “Find out before you freak out.” Phew, ain’t that the truth!
• Shrinking on Apple TV. Same producers as Ted Lasso and some of the same writers. SO GOOD. Don’t skip on this show.  The characters are incredible, acting spot on and top notch writing. I laughed so hard throughout and also resonated with the way they deal with grief. It’s fucking hard to lose someone you love. Moving on is almost impossible, moving forward is tough, and yet life can still be funny.
• Boot camp buddies. I don’t always love getting up early, and the workouts kick my ass but I do love our crew. These women make me laugh and have kept me sane. The best is when we side eye our trainer. We love her, but we love complaining more.
• Playlists on Apple Music. This is so silly but I love the Favorites playlists they pull together because it’s all songs that I love. Ha! Not shocking and yet each week love being reminded of past jams.
• Making plans to see people IRL. As a remote worker, I’ve realized that I miss seeing people. I’ve started scheduling more lunches and get togethers with teammates and it’s been life-giving.
• HEB music. Most people I know either schedule grocery pick up or when they go, they get in and get out. Not me! My mom and I go together every week, and it’s one of our fave things to do! I love grocery stores so much. So much to see. Samples! Lately I am loving their jams. Pop music from across the decades are hard to beat! I wanted to bust out dancing when “Maniac” came on. I’ve started singing out loud now. People who are shopping often have their earbuds on so they can’t hear.
• Dance parties in my house. I don’t have much furniture in my house even after living here over a year but empty rooms make for great dancing. Plenty of space for fun grooving’ and choreo.

That’s all I can think of for now. I’m so behind on podcasts but that brings me joy too.

Would love to hear what everyone else is loving right now. What are your fave shows, routines and music?