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November 2, 2022

Currently October 2022

Currently October 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Currently October 2022

I feel like I say this every month, but holy cow October went by fast. A lot of stuff happened. A lot of socializing and a lot of deep healing!  

Here’s what I added to my currently workbook this month:

Currently October 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I met SARK at the writer’s workshop over the weekend and I had her sign my workbook!  

Currently October 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

She drew the spiral of healing and I colored it in. 

Currently October 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Some stuff in October

Currently October 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Good things happened. 

Currently October 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Let’s break it down!

Inspired By:

Look at my 14-year-old child!  Eighth-grader! I’m sad he’s getting older but I love seeing who he is becoming. He’s such a delight to be around. I’m so proud of him.

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I got to meet my book club friend Sarah in person!!!!!!!!!  We’ve clocked many hours talking to each other over zoom & marco polo and FINALLY, we got to spend time together in person.  She was in town for the writer’s retreat and stayed with me.

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am still processing the retreat but I know it is going to continue to change my life as I go through my notes. 

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Neiley and I went to Bodega Bay to visit Tammi! Our friend Corinne was in town visiting. 

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I left with a new tube of lipstick 🙂

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

This month I put energy into my morning routine!  I made my morning routine

Creating a Morning Routine- it's important! Tracy from Shutterbean shares her morning routine. 

This month I tried to stay off my phone for the first 30 minutes of the day. I did morning pages with my coffee instead of checking my phone.

STAY OFF YOUR PHONE- I love lists Shutterbean

I also released my Flowers Coloring Book this month! 

Flowers - photographic coloring book by Tracy Benjamin

 

Watching:

  • Crazy Stupid Love
  • Friday Night Lights (boys are watching it)
  • The Big Lebowski
  • Dahmer- started but didn’t like it
  • Doogie Howser

Currently October 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Reading:

  • Sheet Pan Sweets
  • Big Boards and More
  • Spilling Open– It’s the 22nd anniversary of Spilling Open! I flipped through my friend Sabrina’s book. It put me back into the college headspace when it CHANGED MY LIFE and how I journaled. 
  • Favorite Meals Zine (coming to the shop soon!)
  • Everyday Magic Zine – I have this tucked into my purse for times when I need to remember to find magic.

Thinking About:

  • my future
  • my career
  • the holidays

Listening To:

 

Dream Life:

My sleep has been deep! I’ve been waking up at 5-6AM and doing morning pages when I wake up. I need to sit in bed and write down my dreams as I wake up but I am too busy cuddling with Huggy.

Eating/Drinking:

Loving persimmons this month.

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Did some meal prep to make good choices. I haven’t been eating bread! 

My Everyday Life Week 43 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Added these Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups to the meal prep rotation.

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups are a portable breakfast dream come true! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Recipe testing something mushroomy.

My Everyday Life Week 42 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Burgers on salad. 

My Everyday Life Week 41 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Photoshoot for One Potato! 

My Everyday Life Week 41 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Food is art! 

My Everyday Life Week 41 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made a few pies in the process.

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I’ve been enjoying my favorite tea in the late mornings and afternoons. 

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I’ve been eating eggs and potatoes every morning for breakfast. 

Mostly tots or hash browns.

My Everyday Life Week 40 of 2022- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I also shared my Autumn Fruit & Vegetable Recipes! 

Autumn Fruit & Vegetable Recipes from the Shutterbean archives!

I even made a graphic so I would have something to refer to.

Autumn Fruits & Vegetables - roundup and artwork by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

 

Grateful For:

  • My family
  • My health
  • Friends who are family
  • My art practice
  • more healing
  • Everyday magic

Self Portrait for October 2022

My Halloween costume- Lydia Deetz!

Currently October 2022- from the Currently Workbook by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Let’s dip into the past:

October 2021

October 2020

October 2019

October 2018

October 2017

October 2016

I hope November is a good one for you! xo Tracy

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