June showers bring…what, exactly?
For me, they bring about an insane burst of productivity.  When the weather is gloomy, I love nothing more an assembling the #instacliche of flowers, a burning candle, a cup of tea, and some music as I pound away on my keyboard.  Days like the ones we’re having in NYC make me miss Seattle, just a tiny bit.  That may be why I wear my Birkenstocks to get a café au lait from Blue Bottle when I need an extra jolt.
In the ongoing effort for balance, I’m staying in most nights this week (save for my gal Alanna’s birthday drinks last night). Â I just started to leave my laptop on my desk and shut the door every evening when I’ve wrapped up work for the day. Â It’s been…interesting. Â Interesting good, but definitely an adjustment.
This weekend, we’re meeting up with friends for a casual Friday happy hour, catching the new X-Men on Saturday before heading to NJ for a family party, and hopefully basking in the sun on Sunday. Â I need to finish this book for book club next week! Let’s get to the links, shall we?
- This article on the worldwide fascination with Beyoncé is worth a read.  Love her, hate her, or feel ambivalent about her, there’s no doubt that she’s a cultural force unlike any other.
- What terrifies me about our healthcare system is how the major providers profit off keeping people sick. Â They also benefit in convincing people that they’re sick – when they’re not.
- Big props to Hallie and her awesome feature in the Smart Girls’ Guide.
- One of my favorite brands, M.M. LaFleur, just launched the most perfect diamond jewelry. Â Naturally, I want all of it.
- And while we’re on the jewelry front, BaubleBar just debuted its same day delivery in NYC.  Getting this choker and this ring delivered on Monday was a definite mood lifter.
- Are people really this dumb? Sadly, yes.
What’s new with you this week? Â Any exciting plans coming up this month? Â COMMENT below – I would love to know!
