Five things I’ve been consuming or enjoying this week (5/4/18).
Garmin 620 Forerunner. As I mentioned earlier this week, I’ve challenged myself to complete an IronMan in the month of May. I’ve had this Garmin for about a year now, and it’s intuitive, reliable, and simple. I bought a refurbished one and have had no issues with it. [Amazon – refurbished] [REI]
Cole Haan Women’s Grand Tour Suede Oxford Sneaker. My mom gave me these as a birthday gift in October and they immediately became my favorite shoe. It would be no lie to tell you that I have worn them at least 5/7 days a week for the last 6 months (and they are still in amazing condition). They strike the perfect balance of “dressing up jeans” and “as comfortable as a tennis shoe.” They are also water resistant (a must in Seattle). I include them on my Five Faves this week because the pair I have are black…rather wintery. I am considering purchasing a pair in this lighter color for the summer! [Nordstrom Rack] [Amazon]
Matty Matheson’s Finger Lickin’ Butter Chicken. One of my new favorite dishes. Be warned — it’s a BIG batch. On Wednesday, five people had two servings each and I still have 6 cups of it left! It reheats well, just make new rice.
Enneagram. The enneagram is a typology of nine interconnected personality types. Each person has one overarching personality type that explains what motivates them, what guides their behavior, and what their fears are. A friend and I were discussing how interesting it is that sometimes other people know us better than we know ourselves (e.g., I am confused as to why I have a stomachache and my friend says “That’s your stress indicator, what’s bothering you?”). I wanted to know myself better and have been enjoying doing that through the Enneagram. I am a 7 — an optimistic, busy, fun-loving enthusiast. My downfalls include an inability to focus and restlessness (agree).
You can take the short version of the test here. Even though it isn’t the complete test, I find most people wholeheartedly agree with the number this test assigns. If you’re interested in learning more, The Enneagram Made Easy, by Elizabeth Wagele is a great place to start. If you aren’t ready to commit to a book, read more about it online at the Enneagram Institute.
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, by Matthew Desmond. This is our current book club book. It’s a tough read, shedding light on the true extent of the housing crisis in America. Seattle rent prices are high, but I was still able to live comfortably in a 2-bedroom condo (with a roommate) on a graduate school stipend. This book has me thinking… [Amazon] [Audible]
That’s all for this week! Have a great weekend!
Hi Katie! Thanks for linking to our enneagram test! Your PhD studies sound fascinating. How do you plan to apply that?
I am currently using it as a tool for personal growth and understanding. Specifically, sevens like variety while getting a PhD requires focused studies for long periods of time. Any suggested readings?
I was curious about your marketing studies. What are you planning to do with your PhD? And believe me, I intimately understand the challenges of Type 7. 😉 Probably the best thing for them is regular exercise (make good use of all that energy) and meditation (get grounded and centered).
I’m very good at regular exercise but could use more meditation I’m sure! I would love to be a professor and teach marketing and consumer behavior — I’m teaching a brand strategy class this year so I will learn a lot about teaching through that.