TURNING PAGES | MONDAY MEMOS | MARYLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

TURNING PAGES | MONDAY MEMOS | MARYLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Right now, I am sitting in a sun room that looks out over a pool. It’s private, there are palm trees, and my husband is quietly soaking up the sunshine in a lounge chair. I love mornings like this where I get to focus on writing and reflection.

One of my favorite hobbies is reading. Since I was a kid, I loved the feeling of turning a page. I’m not much for the Kindle experience and much prefer to buy a hard or paper back. While I appreciate Audible and use it often, there is absolutely nothing like flipping through a book.

When I start to pack for vacation, there is always a book on the list. Growing up, it was usually a thriller. Anything from Goosebumps to Choose Your Own Adventure would fill my book bag. I was consumed by the Harry Potter series and lucky enough to grow up with it as it matured. Now, in my “adulthood” (…she says, lightly) I tend to lean toward a memoir or inspirational work. I will alway read anything Gillian Flynn writes, but there is nothing like a good self-help book.

RECENT READS

READING: “Girl Code” by Cara Alwell Leyba

LISTENING TO: “In Conclusion, Don’t Worry About It” by Lauren Graham

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Here is a short list of five books that have really inspired me. These are all motivational books with stories from women who are killing it. I love to commit to a chapter a day, or listening to one of these choices over streaming Netflix. These books have reminded me that you cannot underestimate the power of self-love, above all. I hope that you enjoy them, too!

1. “Girl, Wash Your Face” by Rachel Hollis
2. “How To Be A Bawse” by Lilly Singh
3. “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert
4. “Yes, Please!” by Amy Poehler
5. “You Are A Badasss” by Jin Sincero

Which one are you going to read? <3

-Ash