Yes, everyone! It’s another new section of my blog that I’m gonna try to keep up with! I thought, “Hey, there are a good amount of new things I like each month, and they make me happy. Why not share these things with other people and maybe they’ll be happy too?” And “Lately Loving” was born!!! I hope you guys enjoy!
The song I’ve been absolutely OBSESSED with this month is “Nothing Without Love” by Nate Ruess, a member of my favorite band, Fun. (The band has officially announced that they are working on some new things, following a short break for each member to work on their own projects.) Its poetic and upbeat qualities both remind me of Fun. and give Nate his chance to shine, which I enjoy. Listen to it here!
Another thing that I’m loving this month is this really cute dress I got from H&M! Unfortunately, I can’t wear it just yet, but I can’t wait until I can! This blue and white dress with a triangular cutout in the lower back will go perfectly with my white Keds (and possibly a white cardigan if I’m feeling modest). At $17.95, this dream dress was a steal. Get it here!
I also can’t stop making this awesome recipe for fresh garlic bread! After popping a head of garlic (just cut the top off, so the actual garlic is exposed, and pull off any extra skins; then drizzle some olive oil on top and cover in aluminum foil) in the oven for anywhere from 30-45 minutes, you can easily remove the buttery-textured roasted garlic and spread it onto bread! [I got the recipe from this awesome lady here (she also makes tomato soup in the video!].
Starting last month, I started playing the piano (well, keyboard)! I haven’t started taking lessons yet (although I plan on doing so soon), but I have been following along to my keyboard’s screen that shows the keys and what fingers to play them with. Learning by hearing is extremely difficult, and I look forward to learning the notes so I don’t have to memorize the keys by placement. But I love it! Playing is so relaxing. My first major project that I’m working on is learning how to play Für Elise. I’ve mastered the first half and couldn’t be prouder.
You may be thinking, “Michelle. Parks and Rec? 
You’re behind on the times, girlfriend!”
Yeah, I know. But I figured, since it just ended, when’s a better time to start? So, another thing I’m loving this month is Parks and Rec. You can watch it on Netflix, and it’s so incredible. Being a fan of Fred Armisen’s Portlandia, I see a lot of similarities in Parks and Rec, which I love. So far, my favorite characters are April Ludgate and Ron Swanson, a twenty-year-old unenthusiastic intern and her manly, government-hating boss. Also starring in the show is SNL alum Amy Poehler.
Another obsession this month is my ANNIVERSARY! Even though it was at the end of last month, I still can’t believe that I have spent three whole years with my boyfriend! He’s literally my best friend, and I could never imagine my life without him in it. I know a lot of people have criticisms about remaining with your first partner (especially from high school) through life, but I’m happy. I am. We’ve grown up together. We remember each other before puberty made us ridiculously attractive (just kidding, we’re still potatoes) and make fun of each other for it all the time. We know each other so well, yet we still learn things about each other every day.
My final obsession this month is this blog! Thank you to my followers for sticking with me through the tough times I’ve had lately, and leaving such supportive comments. Writer from the Block has been my goal for a long time and, although it doesn’t always come out like I hope or have as many followers as I might want or I don’t post as often as I wish I could, it’s an amazing way for me to practice writing and get my thoughts organized. Thank you so much for supporting my journey toward authorsdom (or authorship?), and I can’t wait until the day I can announce to you the publication of my first book (I need to write it first!). Until then, keep smiling! ❤
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