Everything Everything: Nicola Yoon

I haven't read a full book in months! This was one I picked up at the thrift store. I recognized the cover from a few years ago when it was really popular. I started it and got hooked and finished it in 3 days. It was really cute and well written. It is a YA novel so an easy read. I liked the story and they even made a movie based on the book in 2017! That is how behind I am. I am excited to read the other book by this author.

My goal is to read 10 books this year and this is number 3! I know 10 books is super lame but last year I only read 5 and hey it's May and I have only read 3 so making it to 10 will be an accomplishment haha. I feel like there is momentum to reading like once you read a good one you want to read some more. But once you haven't read in months it is hard to get back into. Anyways, read this book it is good.

Photos from Budapest

Photos from the time I took a solo trip to Budapest, Hungary at the end of March. I would like to say someday I will caught up posting photos but let's be real that is not going to happen. I mean it could but I guess I am just not as motivated to post on here as I once ones. Instagram is just much easier you know? Especially when it comes to travel photos. But anyways, I will keep posting when I get an itch or have some amazing photos to share or finally finish a hole book. It's been months since I have read a book.... whoops. 
love, Carlee 

Germany Castles + Alpine coaster video

You would think since I have so much to post because of all the cool things we get to do that I would post more but I don't. I guess it seems a little daunting to go through all the photos after the trip and write whimsically about it. So instead here are some photos of some really pretty castles in southern Germany. We went at the end of April and had a fun time exploring the area for a few days. Please if you want to follow in real time - follow me on instagram @carleewengel . Also the alpine coaster (video at the end) was maybe the best thing we did the whole trip! 

Knox and Sal in the poppy field!

Just two pretty pups in an Italian poppy field! I am going to miss the pretty red poppies that bloom all over in the spring when we leave here.
love, Carlee

I started a podcast!!

Hey all! I started a podcast. It called Hurry Up and Wait. My goal for the podcast is to give tips, advice, and personal stories to help others on their military spouse adventure. If you didn't know, cause I don't mention it too often, I am an army wife. I have only been an army wife for 6 years but I think I can bring a new and fun perspective. I also really want my podcast to be about informing and I want it to be a positive place that people can come to seek information about military life.

Its main audience is military spouses but if you are interested at all about military life it may interest you. There are also certain episodes you may find useful even if you aren't a military spouse like the first episode Declutter Before a PCS which in non military terms means Decluttering Before a Move. So if you are moving soon maybe go give that episode a listen and you may find it useful. On the third episode my friend and I talk about the word "dependa" and how it's an insult and generalizes a certain type of military spouse and shouldn't be used.

Right now I have four episodes publishes and a new episode comes out ever Tuesday so there will be a new one on May 7th! If you are a military spouse or just like some of the content I provide go give it a listen! I would love to know what you think. You can find the links for where to listen to the right of this post.

Or go here : hurryupandwaitpodcast.blogspot.com

love, Carlee