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As much as I hate to admit it, I have a routine. It’s a must if I’m going to get everything done. I stay on top of the big, important thi
ngs, but I keep life fresh by mixing up and changing out the incidentals.
Here’s a list of my top ten current favorites. These are things are sure to change in a week or a month… or maybe even tomorrow.
Song: Train’s Hey, Soul Sister. It makes me want to dance every time I hear it.
Fashion Accessory: My new aviator shades. They make me feel fierce.
Soda: Club soda with a splash of pure cranberry juice (the concentrated juice with no added sugar). All of the fun, none of the guilt.
Wine: Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Very drinkable. Very affordable.
Book: The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins. This book’s been at the top of my TBR stack for a while. I’m glad I’m finally getting a chance to read it. I’m LOVING it!
Shallow Addiction: The new season of Gossip Girl. Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone.
Favorite Writing Duds: My Harvard t-shirt and yoga pants. No, I didn’t go to school there, but I love the campus and the shirt makes me feel smart. ; )
Morning Tea: Peet’s Assam Golden Tip. The top note tastes like honey. Yum!
Hobby: Art journaling. It’s a great way to refill the creative well.
Food: I’ve been making homemade pizza. Fun and tasty! 
How about you? How do you keep life fresh? Or what are some of your current favorites? Everyone who posts will be entered in a drawing for a signed book. Can’t wait to hear from you!
THE FAMILY THEY CHOSE
By Nancy Robards Thompson
Filed in: Jaunty Post
Mar 18th
2010
7:29 am
Shana Said:
I think I’m pretty boring. Enough happens out of my control that I don’t want to vary what’s in it! But I like to have some hot chocolate and a cookie in the afternoon. I vary the hot chocolate flavor.
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Mar 18th
2010
7:46 am
Kirsten Said:
Here’s my top 5 favorite things. They also change on a regular basis. (In random order)
Song: Forever by Vertical Horizon.
Fashion accessory: Black and grey striped scarf.
Drink: G&T with lemon, no ice.
Book: The Marriage Ring by Cathy Maxwell.
Movie: Leap Year.
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Mar 18th
2010
9:23 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
Shana, different varieties of chocolate are a very sweet way to mix it up!
Great list, Kirsten! Love that song.
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Mar 18th
2010
4:24 pm
Catherine Kean Said:
This is a great list, Nancy. I can’t wait to see you in your awesome aviator shades! My daily favorites include two cups of organic coffee in the morning, and Twinings Earl Grey Tea in the afternoon.
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Mar 18th
2010
5:52 pm
Margo Maguire Said:
Oh yeah – I definitely have my routines.
45 minutes on my stationary bike while I read something engaging and then coffee, maybe a little breakfast if I feel like it.
Put on my iPod and get the kitchen cleaned up for the day (put clean dishes away from the dishwasher).
Then a shower and I get to work! Pretty dull, but I like it.
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Mar 18th
2010
7:19 pm
Kay Butterfield Said:
Pondering http://www.chocolateshow.com/home.php?titre=4&id_code=12 in Paris and, remembering the quote: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241303/quotes?qt0270488
Sometimes it takes a swift kick to the senses…
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Mar 18th
2010
8:42 pm
KathrynSmith Said:
I have my routines too — have to check email whilst drinking morning coffee. I wish one of them was exercise!
Right now my fave song is a cover of The Smiths ‘Asleep’. My hobbies are making jewelry and accessories and making my own cosmetics – I switch back and forth.
Fave new accessory — my glasses
Author — Ilona Andrews.
And Nancy, I love homemade pizza! I have to be careful and not have it often because I make such a thick dough!
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Mar 18th
2010
8:56 pm
Diana Said:
A couple comments regarding your top 10. I really enjoyed Kristan’s new book, too, and I used to work at Peet’s here in Northern California. I didn’t drink much of their tea, though. Their pastries–now that’s another story.
I’m currently enjoying the TV show The Amazing Race, especially Team Cowboys.
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Mar 19th
2010
12:31 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
Catherine, you make the best Earl Grey!
Margo, sounds like you have a great get-it-done routine. Good for you!
Kathryn, I’ve always wanted to take a jewelry making class. Sounds like a lot of fun!
Great list, Diana. How fun to work in a Peet’s! My brother lives in N. California. He’s the one who introduced me to Peet.
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Mar 19th
2010
3:30 pm
Kathleen O'Brien Said:
Nancy, love your list! I love all your lists…I discovered Burt’s Bees from your own blog, I think!
So I’m almost willing to give..shhh…Gossip Girl a try!
For me, weird as it sounds, writing poetry is restorative. I’m awful at it, and I don’t expect to be good. That takes away the pressure of “performance,” and it reminds me that words can be just plain fun. Limericks and Haiku are the best. I can’t wait till I have the guts to write a naughty limerick!
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Mar 21st
2010
8:54 pm
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
A naughty limerick?? Ooooh, Kathleen, go for it! Do it! Do it!
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