The Feels in June

I can not believe another month has passed us by!  The time is just flying by and while I know we had a good month I really struggled to fill in my list this time around.

Today, I'm linking up with X-tremely V  for The Feels and though the questions are the same each month the answers are always different since they're based only on our current month.



Favorite Meal-- Terriyaki chicken, grilled cheesy potatoes, corn on the cob, and salad.  

Favorite Movie/ TV Show/ Book--

Movie: 2012 (to be honest it's the only movie I can remember watching this month).



Tv Show: Dexter; it's not my normal genre of show but I just can not stop watching it! 


Book: Inside Out by Demi Moore



Favorite Activity: Kayaking!  The weather has just been perfect for leisurely kayak rides. 





Favorite Moment: Surprising my husband with new chairs for Father's day. I don't normally manage to surprise him or come up with great gift ideas so that was really fun... and those chairs are so comfy!



Goal for July: Get in at least one fun day trip for my birthday!

Anything else that made June feel good: These relaxing mornings eating breakfast outside in the peace and quiet.



How was your June?!

Linking Up With: Spread the Kindness, 




Comments

  1. HollyJune 29, 2020 at 5:52 AM

    Enjoy your lake life...that Demi Moore book looks great!

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  2. Hannah and the TwigletsJune 29, 2020 at 6:55 AM

    Sounds like you've had a lovely month :) #MMBC

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  3. Meditations in MotionJune 29, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    I want to go kayaking at the place you went. It looks so peaceful! Ahhh...breakfast on the deck...Isn't June a wonderful month?

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    1. Joanne June 29, 2020 at 3:09 PM

      All of those spots are reached right from our house (we just went in a few different directions). I do love the warmer but not HOT temps of June!

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  4. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJune 29, 2020 at 7:41 AM

    the chairs do look comfy and kayaking looks like fun #MMBC

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  5. Kari June 29, 2020 at 8:02 AM

    How was the Demi book? I want to read the Carole Radziwill (sp?) book What Remains. It's an old one but I have always wanted to read it. I love autobiographies.
    I want to get a kayak or a canoe. We have a little pond near our home and it always looks like so much fun.

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    1. Joanne June 29, 2020 at 9:26 AM

      That sounds like a great book; thanks for mentioning it. I too am finding that I just love reading memoirs and autobiographies!

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  6. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJune 29, 2020 at 10:10 AM

    So many people rave about Dexter, but I'm just not sure I would be able to watch it. I don't like anything too disturbing or anything and it seems like that might be?? I may need to watch the first couple of episodes and see!

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    1. Joanne June 29, 2020 at 3:11 PM

      I actually have a harder time watching Gray's with all the operation photos than I have had yet watching Dexter. I am squeamish about blood and guts and since he only hunts down bad guys I didn't find the story line that disturbing either.

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyJune 29, 2020 at 10:24 AM

    This is a fun way to recap your month!

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  8. EllibelleJune 29, 2020 at 11:18 AM

    The kayaking looks like so much fun!

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  9. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comJune 29, 2020 at 12:23 PM

    Enjoying your new patio furniture, too!!!

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  10. JanCTJune 29, 2020 at 1:02 PM

    Lovely view! I love reading outside, and lately we've had rabbits come and visit. Those chairs DO look comfy.I'm sure your husband was pleased! -Jan Laughter and Consistency

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  11. Tamar SBJune 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM

    The kayaking looks so peaceful!

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  12. Andrea NineJune 29, 2020 at 4:39 PM

    Girl, you know how to live up summer! So, I’ve been on the fence about Dexter, one of our sons watched it and said that we would absolutely love it but I just don’t know, but you have me tempted!

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    1. Joanne June 29, 2020 at 6:47 PM

      LOL. Thank you! I wasn't so sure about Dexter until we tried it and after just a couple of episodes I was hooked.

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  13. AnneJune 29, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    I've never watched Dexter or seen 2012. But Teryaki chicken is one of my favourites. #mmbc

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  14. Sparkles and LattesJune 29, 2020 at 5:46 PM

    dexter is one of my favorites too. I have seen the series 3 times now. I have never seen 2012. I will look into it. I love teriyaki anything!!!

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    1. Joanne June 29, 2020 at 6:49 PM

      2012 is one of those very improbable end of the world movies but I like just about anything with John Cusack in it.

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  15. Bri RundeJune 29, 2020 at 7:54 PM

    Mmmm... cheesy potatoes! I love corn-on-the-cob this time of year! How fun to surprise your hubby with those chairs!! Do you guys live right on the water?!?! Wow! So pretty! I would sit out there all the time!

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    1. Joanne June 30, 2020 at 5:32 AM

      Our corn has been so good this year; usually corn season isn't quite this early but it has been delicious! We do live right on the water with both a deck and walk out basement with a large patio. I tend to pretty much live out there in the summer.

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  16. Michele MorinJune 30, 2020 at 7:19 AM

    Whatever you were having for breakfast outside looked intriguing.

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    1. Joanne June 30, 2020 at 8:12 AM

      Fresh fruit ( probably strawberries, pineapple, and grapes) topped with one cup plain nonfat yogurt and 1/4 cup granola.

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  17. Shelbee on the EdgeJuly 5, 2020 at 1:22 PM

    What a fun post! Thanks for sharing all these fun little tidbits about your month!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  18. Joanne July 5, 2020 at 7:10 PM

    Thank you!

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