Er how is it already time for an August Currently Survey! July lasted all of 5 minutes and don’t even get me started on June…which probably explains why I didn’t manage to get up a Currently post since May. Before August slips away, here goes:
Current Book: As I haven’t picked up a book in a LONG time, I’m going to temporarily change this to Current Movie (how 21st century of me ha)! I saw Southpaw last week, which I highly recommend. Jake Gyllenhaal did a fab job getting into character and it was one of those movies where I didn’t look at my phone once…that says a lot! Oh and about his abs *insert hearts in eyes emoji*!
Current Music: Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody” – if ever there was a song that could instantly rev up the endorphins, this would be it!
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Current TV Show: So glad all my faves are back on TV like Devious Maids, Mistresses & Tyrant! Roll on September & the new season of Empire.
Current Drink: If you have a Le Pain Quotidien nearby & you are a coffee drinker, PLEASE try their almond milk cappuccinos – possibly one of the best I’ve drunk till date.
Current Excitement: I passed my driving test last year in Bombay but haven’t driven since then. I’m really looking forward to getting behind the wheel once I’m back, even if it means someone else sitting in the car with me initially.
Current Guilty Pleasure: Nights in with a face mask, trashy TV and dark chocolate…and of course going to bed with Vaseline & socks on my feet. As much as I love to socialize, those solo nights in are just so necessary!
Current Obsession: Oreos. My kitchen is currently bursting with regular Oreos, Reese’s Oreos, Oreo ice cream cones, Oreo ice cream sandwiches & Oreo Thins…I clearly can’t get enough! Speaking of Oreos, have you guys tried the cookie dough flavor? One word: LEGIT!
Current Bane of My Existence: Hair fall! I don’t know what it is about the water in London but I’ve been shedding like a dog…anyone else?
Current Indulgence: Booking myself in for a sports massage at a Thai spa last week- my muscles definitely appreciated it.
Current Food: So obsessed with salads for lunch lately, especially this combo: Kale & asparagus sautéed in balsamic vinegar and then topped with cherry tomatoes, peri peri chicken, feta, avocado & hummus--> gotta get in some healthy fats to absorb all that green goodness!
Current Blessing: Same as last time, but even more so- Being able to call 2 places (London & Mumbai) home.
Current Need: A pair of wedges- I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect pair and I’m not quite ready to settle yet.
Current Instagram Fave: This post from @gymmemesofficial pretty much sums up my life:
Current Mood: Ready to hustle…what else are Mondays for ;)!
Current Triumph: Getting regrammed by Chipotle. And on a more serious note, I recently upped my weights in the squat & back track at Body Pump – progress feels good!
Current Link: Given unpunctuality is a pet peeve of mine, I found myself nodding along throughout this Forbes article 5 Minutes Early Is On Time; On Time Is Late; Late Is Unacceptable.
What’s your current…
…need?
…food?
…excitement?
…triumph?
I agree! I’m neurotically early to everything, so it drives me nuts when people keep me waiting!
My current need is a haircut. I just can’t find time to get back to my hometown to get it cut by my favourite hairdresser. I might have to try a new salon in my current city – but I feel that’s always such a gamble!
Ooh I so feel you about haircuts- I just can’t get myself to try a new salon that someone else hasn’t already tested out!
Oh, those Oreos. I still love the Birthday Cake the best, but have you seen the cookies and cream flavor over there? I’m on a hunt!
Cookies & Cream Oreos?? OMG they are killing us!! I just saw that their new flavour: Brownie Batter…GAH!
I think I was late to our last coffee date, in that case!! Haha
That’s my favourite Whitney song!!! It’s my best friend and I’s “song” 😀
Hahaha hardly late :)!
Those at home spa nights are some of my favourite. I don’t do them nearly often enough anymore, but they’re definitely one of the best ways to unwind. And I hear ya on the shedding… I often joke about not needing a dog because I can hardly keep up with how much I shed. But I still manage to maintain a decent head of hair, so… I don’t know? 😯
Oh thank goodness for you and me both- luckily I still have plenty of hair on me so I’m not too bothered with the shedding..it’s just a pain sweeping the bathroom floor ;)!
Hi K! Nice work on upping your weights in BODYPUMP, you know I love to hear that. And I have a face mask that my Mom sent me just waiting to be used. I’ve been gone on the weekends a lot but feel like this upcoming one might be time to sit back and relax with my mask and some vino! 🙂 Happy Monday!
Thanks Ashley :)! Hope you manage to wind down this weekend!
Um what are these cookie dough Oreos you speak off?? Please bring back!
Haha lemme raid Rids pantry and bring some back ;)!
OEMGEEEE – My daughter and I have been binge watching Grey’s Anatomy – I clean forgot about Tyrant and Mistresses! I got some major catching up to do!!!!
Ah I can’t believe Grey’s Anatomy is still on tv- so sad they killed of McDreamy!!
Aaaah, I get your excitement about being able to drive! I still remember how proud I was driving around the first few times despite my mum sitting next to me for a few months until I turned 18 – and the car was all mine ;).
Whenever I read about others’ favourite TV shows I feel weird for not knowing what they’re talking about. Owning neither a TV nor Netflix account does that to you, I guess.
Not owning a TV isn’t a bad thing..especially given how easy it has become to watch TV on iPads/laptops these days!!
That lunch looks awesome — peri peri chicken huh? Looks amazing. I love me some Whitney Houston! Her songs are perfect to bust a move to, especially when you’re out with your girlfriends. And I’ll never turn down an Oreo or anything Oreo-flavored.
You and me both, Lauren- Oreos for life 🙂