Goodbye, June!

June was long as hell. Then again, it was busy as hell. I did a lot and had a lot of fun (so much fun, so many memories). But holy hell, some of the things I did in the beginning of the month seem like they happened eons ago.

  

2023 Resolutions:
     (1) Write [almost] every day...or at least think about it
     (2) Don't stop reading
     (3) Make something (e.g. a memories)
     (4) Share love of books/writing
     (5) Be kinder to myself

(1) *Cricket*

(2) Books read this month: 22 (might get one more in there before midnight though).

(3) June Memories: My dad's birthday, so cake. I also took him to the Clemente Museum in town, which he loved; we also got burgers (and eclairs) after. My grandma and I went to see the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra place alongside the OG "Little Mermaid." My friends and I got tacos and margaritas one Friday night, which resulted in drunk shopping at HomeGoods. I want to goat yoga with my coworkers, which was less picturesque than any of us had imagined. My doggo had a birthday, and subsequently destroyed the new toy I got him (and the ice cream cup). My sister visited for a week, and we went on a lot a adventures (including soup dumplings, cheese fries, and getting drunk a few times--not all in the same meal/day). I got two new tattoos (pictures to come eventually). We went to a local berry festival. I read all queer-themed books for pride month. I did something new and fun for my pride month themed posts (ABCs). June was a really fun (but busy as hell) month. Though downside: there were a lot of days with air-quality alerts, so we couldn't go outside and enjoy the nice (not too hot nor too humid) weather. 

(4) Posts this month (including this one): 51.

(5) Not sick for once. Mental health was pretty steady. Weight was pretty steady. Feeling the desire to better myself again, ready to get back on the elliptical and maybe eating better (or at least less).

Anyone still holding onto their resolutions?

Any exciting July reads?
Anything I should check out?

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