Read The Scenic Route to pass the time pleasantly before you begin your day. An added bonus is you will also expand your mind as well as improve your body, if you also get motivated along with me!
Vocab Builder---
be·guile[bih-gahyl]
verb (used with object), be·guiled, be·guil·ing.
1. to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
2. to take away from by cheating or deceiving (usually followed by of ): to be beguiled of money.
3. to charm or divert: a multitude of attractions to beguile the tourist.
Artistic Appreciation---
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| "Kasia Slowianska repainted famous artworks and masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Rembrandt’s self-portrait, or the Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer with a little difference. The persons are painted in a chibi-style as childlike portraits." ---from We and the Color |
Mind Stimulating Book Club---
Okay, so I know that it was a big task to read a trilogy this month, even though it was Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy by E.L James. I admit that I am not quite finished yet; I'm about a third of the way into the last book, so I will give everyone a chance to read it within the next couple of weeks!The August Read: Where'd you go, Bernadette by Maria Semple, is actually not out until August 14th. I've pre-ordered mine for my Kindle. I'm sure we all won't have any trouble getting through it; it's supposed to read like a family comedy that's hilarious! That's a change from the sexually-charged Fifty Shades of Grey, which I'm ready for!
Wellness Motivation---
After reading this post from Between your Ears blog here, I laughed (more ironic for me, than haha) because I could totally relate to her and her exercise routine. I have to be honest. I've been struggling with exercise lately and need some motivation. After my half-marathon in April, featured on this post here, I dropped off from running as frequently, and I haven't worked out at all (to the dismay of my personal trainer). I was so dedicated, as you can see in my schedule below. I'm like that...I am so determined and focused when I have a goal in mind, then I drop off after the event. 
This month, I am going to get serious again and run at least 3 - 4 times a week. Mid-month, I'll start my workout routine again after we get back from our trip to So Cal to visit family. I need a race to sign up for to motivate me, probably in October. Thinking of the Urban Cow Half-Marathon relay. I'll let you all know what I decide and you all can hold me accountable!
Verse Meditation---
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised." ---Proverbs 31:30, NLTHow many of you have to restart your exercise routine and get motivated? Let me know since I will have to kick myself to get going...maybe a prize at the end of the race, like as spa day, will beguile me into running! Thank you for visiting and being a part of my journey!
See you later!
Cheryl
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