Welcome back to Life Lately, the May edition! I am excited to recap what I’ve been up to in April and share my plans for May 2025 and life behind the scenes.
Life Lately May 2025
April was a really slow month and with the constant rain and clouds, my mood was down. Luckily, with summer right around the corner, the sun is finally out and the weather is getting warmer. I cannot wait to wear all my cute dresses and skirts!
I spent this month really honing in on my photography and exploring different gardens and scenic areas throughout New Jersey. My favorite place to photograph is the Sayen Gardens in Hamilton, NJ. April is peak cherry blossom season and I got some incredible photos despite the gloomy weather, the cherry blossoms were the silver lining.
I also got some really good photos visiting Holland Ridge Farms in Freehold, NJ.
Currently Eating
My obsession with peanut butter pretzels continue. I love trying out different brands and am such a sucker for a sweet and salty combination. My favorite by far are the dark chocolate almond butter filled pretzels from Trader Joe’s. It’s not too sweet and has the right amount of filling in it and it really satisfies my sweet tooth craving.
Firstly, I tend to save my Sunday’s for reset days, where I can clean the house, do laundry and meal prep for the week.
Secondly, sticking to quick and easy recipes makes meal prepping a breeze. I have a few go to dishes I like to make which include sour cream and onion mashed potatoes, pasta with vegetables, tortilla soup, and homemade sandwiches. If there’s too much prep work involved, it makes cooking less enjoyable for me.
Currently Watching
Firstly, we are going to just dive right into You (netflix). Without giving away any spoilers, I was disappointed with the way the show ended. There was a ton of opportunity and many different options to end the show and while Joe definitely deserves the ending he got, as a super fan, the creators didn’t do the show justice.
Secondly, my other guilty pleasure in the realm of reality tv is Vanderpump Villa. I’m so excited to see Stassi back on the screen, her presence was deeply missed on Vanderpump Rules. I’m about halfway through the second season and am already loving the fights, drama and occasional requests for ranch from the chef.
For the month of May, I cannot wait for the second season the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. There’s something about drama from reality tv that you just can’t get from a scripted television show. Also, not to mention the crossover from Vanderpump Villa, I definitely did not see that coming.
Life Behind the Scenes
I’ve been spending time with friends over the weekend, getting dinners in the evening and my Tuesday evenings are reserved for yin yoga.
With the weather getting nicer, I’m excited to spend more time at the beach and photographing for scenic landscapes. I have a list of places I’d love to visit during the summer to explore and practice my photography.
Nala
Nala has been exploring new corners around the house and just like me also loves a change of scenery. Her go to spot in the house is by the patio door where she can keep a close eye on all the birds and squirrels.
She enjoys being surrounded by her fuzzy blanket where she can practice her kneading skills for making better biscuits. Her ability to make biscuits doesn’t go unnoticed.
Summer time for Nala calls for long naps with the warmth of the sun shining down on her.
Life Lately May 2025
That wraps up the May 2025 edition of Life Lately! See you in June!
