The final week of summer break has been full to the brim! Between back-to-school shopping, squeezing in those last-minute summer activities, and trying to soak up every remaining second of unscheduled freedom, I am definitely earning that earlier bedtime I’ve set for myself.
For Fridays during Blogust, I’m trying out a brand-new feature that I like to think of as the little sister to my monthly "Currently" posts: The Friday 3-2-1 Reflection!
Each week, we’ll take a quick pause to highlight three small glimmers, two "currently" snapshots, and one intentional focus for the week ahead. Think of it as a weekly practice of gratitude, mindfulness, and looking on the bright side of life as we ease into the weekend!
✨ 3 Glimmers
Quiet Morning Magic: Waking up early enough to enjoy a warm, peaceful cup of coffee all to myself before the house woke up.
Poolside Joy: Spending an afternoon swimming with Elora. She absolutely loves the water, and watching her splash around brings my heart so much joy!
Reclaiming My Hobbies: Carving out time for "just for me" fun again, like diving back into my love for reading and creative blogging!
📷 2 Snapshots
📖 Reading: I just finished West of Wicked by Nikki St. Crowe. It’s a darker retelling of The Wizard of Oz, and I went into it expecting to dislike it (I really didn't care for Wicked!), but it completely hooked me. I read it cover-to-cover in three days! The second and final installment comes out in November, and it is already sitting at the top of my wishlist.
🎧 Listening: Keeping my Summer Mixtape on shuffle all throughout the day. Every single track takes me straight back in time!
🎯 1 Intent for the Week Ahead
The Focus: Intentionally mapping out the rest of my August schedule this weekend so I can get things done, stay organized, and return to work with a fresh mindset and big motivation!
And just like that, Week One of Blogust is officially in the books! Taking a few minutes on Friday to pause and count these little highlights makes all the busy back-to-school hustle feel so much lighter.
Now it's your turn: What is ONE glimmer or small win from your week? Let’s celebrate the weekend together in the comments below!
