Every now and again we need a little post-mid-week pick me up. Post-mid-week refers specifically to Thursday… because Wednesday is mid-week and Friday is a celebration. We’re looking Thursday smack dead in the eye and willing it to be Friday but you can’t make a leopard out of a lemur (which is totally a saying that I just made up and am definitely not deleting).
Here’s some inspiration to help us soar through this day, or at least the next fourteen to eighteen minutes.
โข Sia singing Diamonds with rawness and realness. Also, her carpool karaoke is spot on. Lastly, raise your hand if you’re going to be Sia for Halloween. Too soon? Because I’m definitely raising my hand.
โข I made a batch of soup today for a friend who is under the weather. It wasn’t very bloggable mostly because it was an instinctual chop, saute, and blend soup. Carrot, Sweet Potato, Ginger, Coconut Milk a riff on Minimalist Baker’s Coconut Curry Soup and my Carrot Apple Ginger Soup.
โข I saw a lady on an airplane with this purse… and I thought ‘oh I’m going to look for that purse and treat myself’… and then I found it, and holy moly it’s expensive, and my pocketbook hid itself under my couch and says it’s never coming out.
โข It’s Deviled Egg Season. We don’t have a minute to waste.
โข My Maj Tracy suggested I listen to this episode of The Lively Show: How to Experience More Positive Emotions Everyday. It’s for everyone!
That’s all for Thursday. We’re making pancakes this weekend. Recipe tomorrow!
xo Joy
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Joy — I agree that bag is GORGE. I found one at Old Navy the other day that’s similar and totally does the trick (and looks surprisingly expensy). It’s also 30 bucks, so your wallet can stop hiding :)
Sia is everything. ev-eh-reh-theh-nguh
Without sounding icky, I wanted to throw out a ‘thanks’ for your dedicated output of content – I have been reading for many happy years and am always impressed by the consistency of your posts.
Joy, I love you and all that you do! I think that if you love something, and if you feel great every time you wear it, you should GO FOR IT! It’s a special purchase. They also make it in a smaller, less expensive version that is perfect for when you’re out and about, it’s basically all you need.
https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/650636/Chloe/the-marcie-mini-textured-leather-shoulder-bag
AND, net-a-porter will send to you in a fancy black box with a bow so it will feel like a real treat! Keep us posted and Happy Friday from NYC! xoxoxox
Sia. I mean she really is an artist! Interesting and talented too. Those karaoke drives are so fun!
Sweet baby Jesus, that is an expensive bag! It’s so perfect, though.
Oh Joy!
This could not have arrived at a better time. I so appreciate your efforts to enlighten, entertain and educate us, your faithful followers. Thank you so much.
Post-mid-week pick me up, totally needed. Your soup combines some of my favourite things; I wouldn’t mind some. Also, that purse…that price tag…Obscene.
A mid-week break is definitely needed. And as u said friday is celebration day and thursday needs to be pushed. But not anymore. Nice way of passing thursdays. And waiting for pancake recipe.
Need a post-mid-week pick me up, thank you! Hope the rest of your week flies by.
You should definitely run with the “can’t make a leopard out of a lemur saying”, it is awesome.
thx for the post…i feel you…mid week pickup definitely needed. LOVE the Sia carpool karaoke. Hilarious too and her voice amazing.
Right?
What a treat! Thursday links! Already enjoyed the podcast. Ready to take on the day knowing nothing about this one has to be perfect. Thanks, Joy. I hope you know how much you’re appreciated.
Thank you Karen!
Hello friend! Sole society actually sells a pretty solid version of that bag for $50! Maybe test run one of those and see if you fall in love with the size and upgrade! https://www.solesociety.com/tova-white.html or this one https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sole-society-thalia-faux-leather-crossbody-bag/4133463
Love the post mid-week post. It’s perfect!
Hmmm that coconut curry soup sounds amazing, one of my favorite types of soup! Also can’t wait to stuff my face with deviled eggs this easter!
Absolutely love The Lively Show podcast. That episode was great!!
She does such a great job!
Um yeah, that purse is expensive! My wallet is hiding too just thinking about it. Your deviled eggs look amazing. I’m not a radish fan, but I love the dill. Hmm……think it’s time to start planting some herbs. Your soup actually sounds delicious and yes, bloggable too. Thanks for the fun shares!
I’m a guy and even I want this purse.
Re: the purse: waste of money….Helping someone in need with that same $1400: priceless ????
That purse is amazing! But for that price…shouldn’t she be able to afford her own plane? ;)
love your posts, You make me smile, actually you make me laugh out loud! and I love the recipes!
HAHA I went to the store to specifically see and touch said purse as I have been eyeing it. I couldn’t even ADORE this lovely handbag before a saleswoman came running up with a COUPON in hand to shove at me…I kept repeating, I can’t afford this purse PLEASE just let me look! Then the sales lady started showing me other more affordable alternatives before I just left with NaNa…I’m going to still DREAM ON about a Chloe purse 1 day for me!
Great post. Just back from a trip to South Africa so lots of pics to upload then will post all for you to see.
The purse is cute , but not THAT cute! Yikes$$$
Great Thursday post and that soup sounds delish!
P.S. I love the fact that you’re already planning your Halloween costume!
yeah .. the purse.. my policy is.. if I don’t have more money in my wallet than the purse is worth.. walk away.
Right? I appreciate a gorgeous bag as much as the next accessory-lovin’ lady, but your money is supposed to go in your bag, not IN your bag, you know what I mean?