Currently... August

The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn, but August... is curiously silent, with blank white dawns and glaring noons, and sunsets smeared with too much color. 

Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting

Every year when August rolls around, this quote comes floating right back to my mind. There is truly no better way to describe this unique, suspended pocket of time. We’re sitting right at the very peak... looking back on weeks of poolside rest, golden afternoon sun, and unhurried rhythms, while looking ahead toward birthday celebrations, fresh planner pages, and the natural reset of a new season just around the corner.

Before the wheel turns and the descent into autumn begins, I want to pause and capture this exact moment in time. Welcome to this month’s Currently feature! A late-summer snapshot of what I’m savoring, praying over, and celebrating as I step into my personal new year.

✨ Late-Summer & August Vibes ✨

Savoring: The remaining unhurried golden hours and quiet, slow moments before the inevitable slide into busy fall routines.

Listening: My summer mixtape playlist! It’s still on constant shuffle over here.

Reading: After finishing West of Wicked by Nikki St. Crowe, I tried a few other fantasy novels that didn't quite grab me. Instead, I pivoted to Being 40 by Stacey Lindsay and so far, so good!

Creating: Late-summer mood boards, digital scrapbook spreads, and cozy visual capsules that capture the exact aesthetic of this month.

✨ Birthday Season & Personal New Year ✨

Celebrating: The official arrival of my birthday month and fully leaning into celebrating all month long!

Wishlisting: Giving myself total permission for unlimited "add to wishlist" clicks!

Reflecting: On the lessons gathered over this past year of growth, alongside the sweet memories carved out during our summer family vacation.

Planning: A birthday month bucket list, meeting my newest nephew, and a quiet solo treat to mark another year around the sun.

✨Faith & Reflection✨

Praying: Bringing specific petitions, hopes, and prayers for wisdom and for my family as I step into a new season of life.

Thankful For: God's faithfulness and steadfastness even when my worries and fears paralyze me.

Remembering: The good old days, but prepared to live my "now" like they are, too!

Anticipating: The fresh energy and clean-slate feeling that comes with turning the page to a new age.

As August continues to pause at the top of the Ferris wheel, I’m holding onto these quiet, golden days just a little bit longer before the wheel turns toward fall. Stepping into a personal new year always brings such a sweet mix of quiet reflection, gratitude, and expectation, and I’m so thankful to share this space with you as I celebrate.

Now it’s your turn! I’d love to know what your late August is looking like: What is one thing you are currently savoring, praying over, or listening to right now? Let me know in the comments below!