While I was down and out from my surgery, I thought it would be fun to share what I was watching, listening to and reading. I had one week after surgery that I really had to lay low and by week two, I was doing a little more; but I still couldn’t exercise and go in the boat, water, etc. So I got to enjoy some extra time watching TV or reading a little more than usual. I am always looking for new things to read, watch or listen to; so I thought this would be fun to share.
Watched
Kim & Kanye
I watched this on HBO one of my first few days after surgery and I am pretty sure that I was drifting in and out of sleep. But it was just a couple of episodes and goes through the turmoil of their divorce. I’m not sure it really taught me anything new, but I did give it a watch.
Swamp Kings
This one was so fun for me! This is a documentary on Netflix all about University of Florida football during the Tim Tebow era. Well, these were the years that I was at University of Florida so it made it so fun to watch! They film a lot of Urban Meyer and discuss what it was like winning multiple National Championships. There is a lot of cussing from all these football players, so watch out for little ears. But I think any of you around my age range, could remember some of these times.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
I enjoyed watching the newest season that was released on Amazon Prime. I seemed to be a little less into this season than I was the others. I really loved the first two seasons. This is still a great coming-of-age series that sucked me right in.
Original Parent Trap
Since I was not able to do a lot with the kids the first week or so, the girls had fun snuggling up in my bed and watching a movie with me. We have always loved the Parent Trap, but this time I made them watch the original. I loved it so much and they liked it too even though I think they would both say they like the newer version better.
Freaky Friday
We had fun watching this one. I hadn’t watched this movie in years and the kids really enjoyed it. Even Brody came into the room and sat down and watched for awhile.
Listened
None of This is True
I listened to this on Audible and I would say it is very interesting and twisted, but I honestly finished it and just was unsure how I felt about the ending. I can’t give things away, so you will just have to read if it’s been on your list.
Just Ignore It
If you know Liz Adams (@lizadams) as an influencer and blogger, she started a podcast called Just Ignore It with her husband and each week on Friday they release a new podcast on different subjects. Its super cute and a fun listen. They have a cute banter and keep things fun and they are a pretty short listen…usually 25 minutes or so.
How’d She Do That – Hunter Bell, Morgan Smith of Minnow Swim, and Sheridan French
I have been listening to Emily Landry’s podcast for awhile. She’s been doing this for 3 years where she interviews amazing women from all over who have become incredible entrepreneurs. These are 3 recent episodes that she has released with all women and brands that I use and love regularly, I loved hearing their stories.
Preppy Podcast – Tela Mercantile
The preppy podcast is hosted by Patricia Maristch (she also owns Pique PR company) and does a great job interviewing brands, businesses and influencers. She interviewed Sarah, the owner of Tela Mercantile, who I have only learned about in the last couple of months. She designs luxury kaftans that are just fabulous and one size fits all. I always love hearing how these entrepreneurs got started.
Read
I don’t want to give too much away on these books I read while I was down because I will recap them on my book reviews. I am still finishing The Silent Patient, but I did finish The Many Lives of Mama Love and I absolutely can’t recommend it enough. I loved this one. It’s a great memoir and heartfelt story. I would absolutely tell you to grab it!
I recently read Mary Hollis Huddleston’s book “Without a Hitch” and loved it! I’ve got a couple books by Helen Ellis that I’m working through now — hilarious memoirs are some of my favorite reads!