I’m linking up with Emily P. Freeman today to share what I’ve learned in June. Every month, bloggers from all over link up to share the interesting and random they have discovered over the last thirty(ish) days. I’ve always enjoyed reading through these link-ups, but until I discovered bullet journaling, I wasn’t so great at keeping up with the things I’ve learned. Now, I can and I can’t wait to link-up with Emily and share a few things with you guys!
Here are things I have learned during the month of June:
The iPhone 6 camera has a self-timer feature.
I can read more than one book at a time. And like it. I always thought I was monogamous when it came to reading. Not picking up another book until the first was finished. Recently, I’ve learned that I can have a non-fiction and a fiction book going at the same time. I like to read non-fiction in the mornings, when my mind still works, and pick up my fiction before bed.
I really love studying the bible. Maybe it’s because I’m older, but the old testament–all that historical info and being able to follow God’s handprint–is really interesting to me now.
Facebook makes me anxious. I want to keep it for the good things and delete it for the bad things. Every single time I open my app, I switch between loving it and hating it at least a hundred times.
Small-moment living takes work. I am excited to be on the launch team for Emily’s new book, Simply Tuesday. The subtitle is: Small-moment living in a fast-moving world. I have underlined and circled and written in this book more than almost any other. Small-moment living is something I want so badly, but y’all, it doesn’t come easy. I’m learning to actually schedule time in my week to stay home and just BE.
Bullet journaling works well for me. I didn’t know if it would. I’ve learned that I really enjoy ‘journaling’ my day. And just as much, I love going back and reading about my days.
I don’t have to be at the beach, I just need to be with my people. I used to think I had to have a beach trip every single summer or life just wasn’t right. (Dramatic, I know.) But even as fun as this most recent beach trip was, I learned that what I really love most about these vacations is the time spent with my people. It really has nothing to do with the location.
What about you–what did June teach you?
How does trying out two books at one time take so long?? I have always been an avid reader but then I decided to try two at a time about a year ago and would never go back! I guess maybe it’s a maturity thing -as in I’m more mature as a reader and can remember/retain both story lines in my head…
I think you’re right!
I’m so thankful we’re both on the Simply Tuesday team! 🙂 The book has wrecked me in really lovely ways… And has opened spaces to stop with the hustle and start where I’m at (something I truly struggle doing).
WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG TO READ TWO BOOKS? I mean, seriously I LOVE reading two at a time (if not more) but somehow it took me 26 years to even begin to understand the joy of dual-books!
Me too, Amber! It is SO good for my soul. I thrive on what I think is “being productive” when in reality I’m way too often just spinning my wheels.
And seriously, about the two book thing? I turned the big 3-0 in January and just now discovered the joy of dual-books. Maybe it’s an almost-older age thing? lol!
I like having a non fiction and fiction going at the same time. I can only handle one chapter of non fiction at a time usually which is probably why I read too many fiction books. Amen to your thoughts on studying the OT and Facebook. Fun list.
I agree. Non-fiction takes more thinking and savoring, while I can just fly through fiction. 🙂
Facebook has been a struggle for me lately, too. I removed the app from the front of my phone, and that has helped. But, I still feel the love/hate that you mentioned. And, I agree with you about Emily’s book! I have never read a book more thoughtfully that I am this one. I’m finding small things everywhere–from sermons, to peoples’ tweets, to thoughts that come into my head during the day. Her words are so good, and point me to Jesus over and over. Thanks for sharing your list!
Yes!! Facebook…can’t live with it, can’t live without it! LOL! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I agree about the beach/spending time with people. And sometimes it takes a trip (whether it be to the beach or elsewhere) to force us to put aside our busy schedules and spend time together! 🙂
Exactly!! I am so trying to talk my dad into buying a place at the lake so we can ‘get away’ together without really getting away. LOL–Does that even make sense?
Yes! Because then it might be able to happen more often since it’s closer!
Yes!