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So last month I did a post entitled, Things I can’t get enough of lately. I started the post by saying that, I know a post called “What I do to make $4,000 a month blogging would get more traffic” but I was shocked by the amount of love this post got. I guess like myself, readers like learning about new things they should try- watching, eating, listening to, drinking, etc. So I thought why not make this a regular thing? So let’s jump right into things I can’t get enough of lately May 2016.
Aquafina sparkling water
I moved jobs and apartments within the last year, so my regular shopping spots have had to adjust depending on traffic. I’ve found myself stopping into Target to pick things up for easy convenience. I am a huge sparkling water fan and flavored water fan, as I refuse to routinely drink anything with calories that isn’t a green smoothie or doesn’t have alcohol in it. I stumbled upon Aquafina sparkling water and I love it. I bought 2 cans the sparkling water- Lemon Lime Flavor and Black Cherry Dragonfruit. Within a week, I was back in Target buying a 4 pack of each. While these don’t make the alcohol/green smoothie cut, it’s okay because they are only 10 calories!
Leinenkugels Grapefruit Shandy
I don’t drink beer that often besides the overly full feelings and beer poops I get the next days, it’s not always worth the calories…unless you’re at a sporting event watching other people exercise and then the calories don’t count….that’s how it works right? But I love a good Shandy and Leinenkugel is my go to. They have several Shandy’s that I love; Grapefruit Shandy, Lemon Shandy, Summer Shandy to name a few but I just discovered their Watermelon Shandy and it’s delicious! If you’re looking for a light and tasty beverage to take to summer bbqs or crawfish boils (gross) then this will do it.
Side note: Not a fan of crawfish boils. I went to my first one last year and wanted to take them home as pets. That’s not the worst part, I can’t take the smell. I ended up throwing up because the smell!
Broad City
I dunno what took me so long to hop on this train! A show with Amy Poehler at the helm starring two badass millennials in New York City?!?! It’s so funny and I see myself a little in both characters. I didn’t really think Hannibal Buress was funny until I started watching. Besides the two awesome leading ladies and show creators Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, they have crazy amazing guest stars; including but not limited to the aforementioned Amy Poehler, Whoopi Goldberg, Hillary Clinton, Kelly Ripa, and Tony Danza.
RDJ
If you don’t already know what that stands for, then I can’t help you. Fine! Robert Downey Jr. Now this guy has had my heart since the first time I saw The Pick-Up Artist but like a fine wine RDJ has gotten so much better with time…which is ironic since he is sober. I saw Captain America this weekend and it was AMAZING! Like always, Tony Stark was there with funny witty playboy banter. And I’m definitely team #IronMan but even Chris Evans was looking damn good himself.
Sheryl Sandberg’s Commencement Speech
If you haven’t gotten the chance to listen to Facebook C.O.O’s commencement speech at the Class of 2016 Berkeley graduation then you need to! Not only does she talk about the best parts of starting a new chapter but she speaks openly about dealing with the death of her husband a little more than a year ago. It is moving, motivating and mandatory listening for all the Girl Bosses out there.
She percolates
As I mentioned last month I’ve been getting into podcasts lately and I am loving the ladies over at she percolates. They host two podcasts a week, an interview with an amazing female business owner and then Friday Coffee Talk where they focus on a topic and discuss together.
I listened to their podcast my entire way to and from my best friend’s wedding. That’s about 7 hours of driving! It’s that good.
Panic at The Disco’s Death of a Bachelor
So I’m at one of my favorite cafe’s writing like I often do and I hear this song that just hooks me in. I pull the words from the chores and type it in to discover its Panic Disco’s Death of a Bachelor. As someone who had a bit of an emo taste in music I was in love with Panic’s music. So I didn’t hesitate to buy the whole album on Google Play.
I love the whole album but my favorite tracks; Death of a Bachelor and Don’t Threaten Me with A Good Time.
Harden My Heart
Yes, I mean the original Quarterflash version from 1981 (before I was born). I’ve heard this song sporadically over my life and of course jammed out to the Julianne Hough, Mary J. Blige version but I’d never really felt it till one day, after a bad day I heard it on the radio and was like I need this is my music collection, so I purchased it. Hi I’m Dia and I have a Google Play addiction. Now I probably listen to it at least once a day.
Boardbooster
So my mentor Melyssa Griffin from MelyssaGriffin.com (Formerly The Nectar Collective) has been raving about this product for as long as I remember. It’s a Pinterest app that repins your Pinterest pins for you sporadically to increase your visibility, engagement and ideally Pinterest referred website traffic. There are different levels of commitment and even a free level. This way my pins are getting more attention and I don’t have to do anything.
Empire
Okay so I have been in love with this show since it premiered but since it’s Spring Premier it has really gotten back to what made it such a great show. Drama, great music and randomly awesome guest stars. Me and the boy have dubbed this the “Black Game of Thrones” because you never know what’s next.
Which brings me to my next point… Game of Thrones *SPOILERS*
This season is AMAZING (like all of them). From the rebirth of Jon Snow, his being reunited with his long lost sister Sansa, or the ONE and only Khalessi kicking ass and burning huts only to rise from the ashes like a phoenix…or a dragon I suppose. Haha.
Once Upon A Time
I fell in love with Once Upon a Time on Netflix in the Fall of 2014 watching seasons 1-3, just in time for season 4 to start. Now, to be honest, Once and I have had some up and downs post the Netflix honeymoon phase, the Frozen arch drug on way too long for my liking last season and this season I had no interest in King Arthur and as the season 5 finale approached I found myself more than half a season behind. I managed to catch up in time for the finale and I can say the love is rekindled and I can’t wait for season 6 next fall!
The Catch
When I heard about the Catch last year Bethany Joy Lenz was cast in it (you know Haley from One Tree Hill) and I couldn’t wait. Then after some executive decisions she was out, as well as another actor replaced by Peter Krause (you know Adam from Parenthood). Now I really wanted to like this show, as I love all things Shonda (well I don’t know about Private Practice…), but when I watched the first episode I felt unmoved. I started the 2nd and didn’t finish. But as a loyal Shondalander I gave it another try and now I’m emotionally invested in Alice Vaughn and her gang. So if you didn’t love it the first episode, I recommend at least giving it 3 episodes.
So are you into anything on my list? What is something you can’t get enough of lately?
If you’d like to see last month’s suggestions, then check that out here.
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Katie @ Adulting Daily
I haven’t heard of Broad City, but it sounds SO entertaining! I’ll have to find it online somewhere. Lately I’ve been loving Real Housewives of New York–Bravo is my guilty pleasure!
Katie
I’ve been hearing a lot about Board Booster lately, I really need to check it out!
Also, I’m with you on the sparkling water! I’ve been buying the lemon one from Trader Joes and it’s so good! My favorite thing is to mix it with 1 TBSP honey, 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar, squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of cayenne pepper each morning!
Caroline
I binge watched OUAT (in like 2 weeks) and season 3 is my fave, but I couldn’t get in to season 5 at all – it’s all the pinging back and forth! I’ll have to give it another go!
Liz Mays
I’m going to have to check out Broad City! I love using BoardBooster too. It makes it all so much simpler!
candy
Once Upon a Time and the Catch right there with ya.
Klauss
Thanks for Boardbooster! Easy ti use and most importantly useful tool!
Lynn
I thought I’m the only one rockin’ to Panic at the Disco’s tunes 🙂 Lol These are awesome things to be hooked on to!
Dia
Haha I can’t give it up lol love them!
Dia
It’s on Hulu all 3 seasons, it’s a Comedy Central show created from a web series! You should check it out!
Jenny
I love She Percolates and BoardBooster. 🙂
Happy Friday, girl!
xoxo, Jenny
Leslie Rossi | alifewellconsumed
broad city is hilarious! i loved this last season, way too funny! especially the last episode on the plane
Melody Rosa
I remember the first time I saw broad city and I sat there and was like who taped my life lol.You sound really cool and I relate to many of your thoughts.
Roxy
I’m really hoping to see captain America. I love RBJ too so I’m going to have to be team ironman. I’m also loving Empire (can you believe that season finale?? I’m convinced Boo Boo Kitty fell) and I’m OBSESSED with The Catch!
Renee
Oh my gosh, I just tried the Grapefruit Shandy and I honestly think I could get addicted to it! I went on a girls weekend trip to the beach recently and one of the girls brought some. I didn’t think I would like it but I loved it and am now seriously addicted.
lisa
These all sound so great! I will have to check out the podcast!
Jenn
I’m glad you decided to make this a regular thing. I really love this series!! You totally crack me up!! I’m with you, I drink a ton of no calorie sparkle water and plain water. I like getting my calories from smoothies and alcohol. Okay, so I just enrolled in the Pinfinite Growth class that Melyssa offers and I just started using BoardBoosters. It’s totally confusing to me right now, but as I go through her class I’m hoping I will learn the ropes. I’m totally looking forward to next month’s things!!!
Jenni
I feel the same way you do about RDJ. I’m swooning every time I see him in a movie!! Did you see the Sherlock Holmes movies? So. Good.
Kristin
The sparkling water sounds amazing! I haven’t tried it but it looks like it would be such a great summer treat.
Olivia
Sparkling water is the best! If I am craving soda, sparkling water usually does the trick!
-Olivia
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Mistle
I just can’t bring myself to drink sparkling water. I’ll stick to my regular water. 🙂 Now I have not seen the Watermelon Shandy but now I will have to be on the look out for it. I love their Berry Shandy. It tastes like fruity pebbles to me. So good! Being from Louisiana I love be some crawfish and a good crawfish boil. That sucks that you don’t like the smell of them but I understand. Oh empire! It really has gotten better this season and The Catch! I can’t stop watching it. I need to catch up though.
Dia
OMG I love you! My bf doesn’t get the sparkling water thing either or when I try to heal him with tea.
Dia
Same here!! It’s also great for upset stomach without all the sugar in sprite.
Dia
I <3 it is great anytime of the day
Dia
I already love Sherlock Home in general..he made it better 🙂
Dia
Jennn I’m going to email you we need to be more than social media friends!
Dia
Ir’s great for motivation and you feel like you’re listening to friends.
Dia
They make the best beers they retweeted me today and made my day.
Dia
Roxy I love that you call her BOO boo Kity because I do too. Cookie says all the things we want to.
Dia
You are so sweet checking out your site right NOW!
Dia
I haven’t finished this season but now I have something to look forward to.
Dia
Have a great weekend! We have to get together fellow SA blogger!
Dia
Right!
michelle
did you catch the series finale of the catch? i loved it!! i’m also so into Jane the Virgin i can’t get enough of it
Dia
I haven’t watched it yet but it’s on my DVR. I love Jane the Virgin. I’m team Ralf. I wonder what will happen next season.
Dia
Such great shows.
Dia
It’s so useful! I hope you like the show.
Dia
DO. It is still the same heart of the show…just a few dull storylines.
Dia
I’ve done that with plain water but never sparkling. I’ll have to try it.
Jennifer L. } Modern Chic
Wow so many favorites I loved it! I’ve heard amazing things about Boardbooster that I feel it’s a crime that it’s taking me this long to signup.
Dia
Jennifer do it!!! 🙂
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