[ pieces of ] me

things that invigorate my body, mind, and soul this November

SOUL

[moving slowly through routines]
[this song]

• [my new carry all purse]

• [adding a splash of Pine Sol to a load of laundry] especially workout clothes. even after a sweaty workout your clothes will still smell good. plus Pine Sol is just my favorite scent ever.

• [Ethiopian food]. this could also fall under the “body” category because i feel amazing the after i have it. i tend to forget this cuisine exists, so when i remember it, it changes my life on a soul-ascending level.

MIND

i naturally have an overactive mind these are things that have been stimulating whilst calming it.

• [this book] i who have never known men

By: Jacqueline Harpman

i can see why this book is so well known. however, i love it not because of the dystopian world with no men in the end, but because i see myself in the main character (the narrator). due to her circumstances of only knowing life in a bunker and having no recollection of the outside world, she’s inadvertently ignorant and naïve, with a deep hunger to learn (reading, writing, language, and history). she’s frustrated by the older and experienced women around her who are “unwilling” to teach or explain. i see myself in her in her ignorance and indifference toward things she doesn’t yet know or see. it makes the reading experience even better, as if i’m speaking to myself or experiencing this dystopian world firsthand.

• [daily walks and voice memos] for times when journaling feels like a hassle but the thoughts must come out.

• [this app] for my fellow music nerds or anyone who’s in search for good underground music from all the ages and places.

BODY

• [power plate + lymphatic machine] speedy recovery turnover and helps manage my water weight/lymphatic system.

the luxury of having a gym with a recovery room—otherwise i’d never pay for or purchase either of these on their own. this also gets me into the gym every day.

•[apple cider vinegar before sweets or savories] basically giving yourself a little immunity from the possible side effects like insulin spikes, inflammation, and bloating. my new favorite trick… when i remember.

• [LMNT] when water isn’t enough i drink this.

that’s all for now!

should i bring back my communion series?? it’s very similar if not identical to today’s post.

feel free to let me know your thoughts i’ll leave the comments open for those that feel inclined.

ALSO pick something from my list and give it a try.<3

Xo,

Pharyn