Whew. It's been a wild week. Well, okay, it hasn't. But it's a wild week in the world of Harry Potter, and since reading that is all I've been doing in my spare time, I feel like my week has been crazy. People trying to kill me and battling evil and all...takes a lot out of a girl.
On NPR this morning they were talking about the new section of the Harry Potter theme park in Orlando that is opening soon (Diagon Alley). Anyone ever been to the HP theme park? Just curious if there are actually things to DO, or just places to SHOP. I mean, I'm sure I need a cape and a wand as much as the next Muggle, but if I'm going to drop $100 for a ticket to a theme park, I want to get some roller coasters in, too.
Anyways...in non-Harry Potter news...how about a Currently check-in?
Currently, I am...
Listening...to Neon Steeple, David Crowder's new CD. Amanda gifted me with this this week and I am loving it!
Eating...nothing, but I just finished breakfast. And this reminds me that I never gushed about the no-bake energy bites that I made last weekend! They were freaking delicious and now they are gone. VERY SAD. But I've been trying to re-create the flavor with my morning peanut butter toast. I've been topping the peanut butter (creamy, I'm no freak) with some honey and a liberal sprinkle of flaxseed meal and YUM. Breakfast has never been better! (Except when there's bacon, obviously.)
Drinking...coffee from home. Starbucks Colombian blend, stevia, and almond milk.
Wearing...the shorts that used to be deemed questionable but are now a wardrobe staple. And a coral sleeveless top. Basically, the bare minimum of fabric that is still considered semi-decent...it's freaking hot outside.
Feeling...excited and nervous. More on that later.
Weather...FREAKING HOT. High of 95 today and at 6:30 this morning when I checked my weather app, it was already 90% humidity. So like...yay, Georgia.
Wanting...to wave my wand and have this work day be over so that I can lay by a pool and read HP.
Needing...a lot of patience and wisdom.
Thinking...about our vacation in a few weeks! We're not going far or doing anything too fancy, but I'm looking forward to a few days away to be lazy and play in the ocean.
Enjoying...my yard and flowers this summer. New things are blooming every day and I love just exploring and appreciating all the prettiness every evening and morning!
Girl, I LOVE the HP theme park! There are rides, as well as shopping and visual experiences. Not that I've been. So how do I know? My daddy's company BUILT IT. BOOYAH! Unfortunately the job didn't include free tickets to check it out. Anyway, it's a beautiful section of the park.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to hear more about the "excited and nervous" part! Praying for patience and wisdom for you as well...
ReplyDeleteUmmm. yay for HP and flowers and vacation, but so NOT COOL with all the tempting, exciting little tidbits of news... no bread crumbs! EXCITED to hear this news!!!! I'll apparently need to pray for my own patience on top of yours. : )
ReplyDeleteexcited and nervous????????? ok. NOT cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're loving HP! It's making me want to read them again! Alas, too many other things to read right now. And anxiously awaiting this news that you have and praying for patience and wisdom for you.
ReplyDeleteRight? Me too! All this HP talk is heavily tempting me to sift through boxes and find the Sorcerer's Stone!
DeleteAt least the tomatoes and flowers appreciate humidity that lays on you like a wet blanket. (This is what I keep telling myself, anyway...) Praying for your patience and wisdom for whatever you are facing!
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you happen to find your magic wand laying around and are able to speed the day up, would you mind passing it along? Thanks :)
Ummmm agree with a few others that the tidbits are NOT COOL!! :) I will also pray for my patience until said tibit is revealed. :)
ReplyDeleteAhahaha so sorry to be annoying everybody with my vagueness!!! You are all right, it's totally uncool. I hope you will forgive me eventually because I don't have time to share more right now!!! :)
DeleteAhhhh! Excited and nervous sounds, well exciting and nerve wracking!!! Can't wait to know more. Your beauteous flowers have me quite green with envy as ours have not begun to bloom yet. Yup...I'm jealous!
ReplyDeleteI worked at Universal Studios for a summer in college, Men In Black ride!!!! (oh good lord, I just realized that was 10 years ago this summer!!!) Of course it was not when the HP park was there. But Universal does an amazing job of rides and movie experiance in all of their parks. So I am guessing the HP one is just as good.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have us all excited and anxious about this impending news! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to quickly fill us in on all of the goings on in Erika's world. I like this "currently list"--you should make it a regular feature. A weekend by the pool reading HP? So jealous! (Apparently I'm going to have to jump on this HP bandwagon soon...) An upcoming vacation?? Even more jealous!!
Hope y'all have a great weekend! (Oh, and p.s., so glad those shorts are working out for you!)
HP Park at Universal = Totally worth it! I am definitely more of a "ride person" than a "shop person" and I LOVED it! Cant't wait to hear more about your news. Happy readying and relaxing this weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt's "later" now, so I'm ready to hear about your excitement and nervousness in full detail!
ReplyDeleteHP park was really fun. We spent a day there last year and really enjoyed it. We thought it was the best part of the park (although we only visited 1 of the 2 parks they have, I'm more of a Disney girl myself). I'd love to go see the new part but I'll probably have to settle for the walk thru from good morning America (or was it the today show?) I never know which one I'm watching. Which I realize is likely horribly offensive to some.
ReplyDeleteI love these posts and can't wait to hear more details about what has you excited and nervous!! :)
ReplyDeleteExcited and nervous...whatever it is, I can't wait for the details!
ReplyDelete"Excited and nervous" makes me "blog-stalk-y and nosy!"
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only commenter who thought the "excited and nervous" was totally unfair and needs some more explanation!
ReplyDeleteI need to do one of these posts soon… easy material and legitimately interesting! Also, now you have all of us on the edge of our seats!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad I read today's post (Saturday) before Friday! HAHA :) Love this list, though :)
ReplyDeleteI am wearing white shorts today. Because of you. Because I want to be more fashionable and chic, like you. It feels radical, like I have an octopus on my head.
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