Oh Hey Friday|Concert Bucket List

1|| Garth Brooks

I've seen Garth twice in a week span when he first started his world tour, but I would love to see him again. I have always loved his music and just his infectious spirit.
favorite song: haha. yeah, not going to be able to pick just one. the thunder rolls (live)//somewhere other than the night//she's every woman

2|| Brad Paisley

He's another one of my long time favorites, he's got so many good songs that a concert of his would be just a big sing-along I think and he always has good openers as well!
favorite song: remind me & i'm gonna miss her

3|| Justin Moore

I've loved his music since I first heard Smalltown USA in high school. I'd love to see him because he doesn't have a song I don't like..
favorite song:grandpa and hank it.

4|| Kenny Chesney

He's one of those people that some people see every year, but I'd be glad to just see him ONCE! His career has spanned so many years and he has so many great records that I wouldn't know which songs to hope that he would play because he's got so many that I love.
favorite song: the good stuff and the boys of fall

5|| Keith Urban

One of Keith Urban's lesser known songs "Where the Blacktop Ends" was my anthem throughout my junior and senior years when I knew I was going to my Dad's. It still brings me back to the anticipation of being out of the city and enjoying the country life.  I'd love to see him live and hopefully will have the chance when he comes to Minnesota in November!

happy list|six.

Long time, no happy list, but here is the newest edition!

work anniversary|| Yesterday, I celebrated SIX years at my job as well as my unofficial six year anniversary of living in my hometown, major heart eyes for that!

new phone|| I got a new phone a couple of weeks ago & I'm still loving it, I got the Galaxy S7 edge and it's so awesome! The only not-so-awesome thing? I lost a good majority of my contacts so I've been trying to get them squared away.

good reads|| I have read a lot of good books this month with a lot more still on my Kindle to be read!

What's something that's making you happy lately?

What's Up Wednesday|July 2016

1. WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK:

Went to Noodles & Company with one of my coworkers yesterday, otherwise nothing too exciting.  

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT:

A photo posted by Meghan Brown (@meghanannablogs) on Jul 13, 2016 at 8:07am PDT

Valleyfair earlier this month with my cousins. #thethreemusketeers

3. WHAT I’M LOVING:

I've been doing a 30 day challenge on Instagram through the You're Not Alone project & loving it! 

4. WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO:

Cuddles with this boy made my a great weekend at the cabin even better! 

July was supposed to be a slower month for me but that didn't really happen and that was okay! I went to Valleyfair as I mentioned above with my cousins early in the month and then also made it up to the lake for a quick weekend and last weekend we celebrated my Grandpa's 75th birthday at my Aunt & Uncle's! 

5. WHAT I’M DREADING:

My sleep study consult at the beginning of August meh. 

6. WHAT I’M WORKING ON:

My book. Always my book. 

7. WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT:

August is shaping up  to be a pretty awesome month. My uncle Jim will be in town from Colorado the first week, the second week I have five or six days off in a row with nothing too exciting planned, one of my Lynn-Mom's friends is flying in from Cali that week as well and she wants us to meet so that should be fun.  

8. WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING:

I ordered the first five seasons of Blue Bloods earlier in the month & it came in on Friday and that's how I spent my Friday after lunch with my work momma and then watched it on Saturday evening once I got home from the birthday party.  

9. WHAT I’M LISTENING TO:
90's Country. 

10. WHAT I’M WEARING:

I got this adorable shirt at work on sale & I of course don't have any pictures of it, but it's a workout type shirt and SO comfy. 

11. WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND:

Taking HB's Summer Writing Intensive! Pretty pumped. As well as lunches with my work momma per usual :) 

12. WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH:

All the things I'm excited about above. 

13. WHAT ELSE IS NEW:

Nothing too exciting. Trying not to die from the heat! 

14. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT SUMMER?

All of the shenanigans I got to have with all of my people! 

Question Me.

What brings you the greatest joy?

My dogs and my people. I wouldn't be who I am without all of their love and prayers. 

A photo posted by Meghan Brown (@meghanannablogs) on Jul 6, 2016 at 8:39pm PDT

What are your vices?

Coffee, chocolate and a good book. 

What is on your nightstand?

My glasses, my retainers & a book or two. 

Do you have a secret talent?

Unfortunately not. I love to write, but I don't always think I'm that talented at it. 

What is your greatest indulgence?

Starbucks coffee. 

What should everybody try at least once in their lifetime?

They should work in retail or the service industry before they are allowed to get a professional career. Because I think a lot of people would treat us better if they knew what it felt like to be on the receiving end. 

What makes you laugh?

My family. We're always laughing or having a great time. 

What is one thing that people would be surprised to know about you?

That I truly am more of an introvert. 

What is on your bucket list?

Visiting all 50 states. 

What is on your feet right now?

They are bare at the moment. 

How did you make your first dollar?

As a dietary aide. Basically a deglorified waitress. 

What superstitions do you believe in?

Not opening my umbrella inside! 

What items in your closet do you wear the most?

My hoodies. 

What is the best gift you ever received?

When I accepted Jesus :) 

What is on your liquor shelf?

Honestly right now I have a bottle of Boone's Farm in my fridge and that is it at the moment. 

What is on your kitchen counter?

My coffee maker and toaster. 

What would you never leave home without?

My phone. & my earbuds. 

By the Numbers.

I haven't done a post like this in a while, so I thought I would do one quick before work.

A photo posted by Meghan Brown (@meghanannablogs) on Jul 18, 2016 at 9:43am PDT

6 games of pegs and jokers I lost this weekend at the cabin.
1 Tuna Sandwich I had that caused food poisoning.
2 Naps I took this weekend, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.
5 New books I've read this month plus a re-read of one of my favorites.
75 How old my Grandpa is going to be, we are celebrating his birthday this Saturday.
96 How hot it feels outside according to my weather app.