Friday-ish Five

Bright and early tomorrow morning I'm heading "down the ocean, hon".  After a day spent in the heat, sand and waves, it's safe to say you won't get much more out of me than a few pics of waves and probably a pic or 10 of a Dumser's sundae (Yum!) So I figured I'd post this a little early this week.

1. Bookriot: I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis.  But until this week, I hadn't realized that I didn't have a favorite book-centric one. For all the reading I do, you'd think that would be high on my list.  This site is full of writers who are hard core book-nerds just like me.  It's a must read if you like to read or you just like having/buying books.

2. Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings: I admit to only watching Beach Volleyball during the Olympics (just like most of the world).  But when you watch these 2 girls play, it's hard to see why we don't watch it more.  Last night, when they went for a three-peat at the gold medal, it was electrifying.  Seeing their joy and the excitement of everyone around them when they won, really solidified what the Olympic spirit is all about.  Cut to me tearing up on the sofa: Way to go girls!

3. This recipe for Caesar Dressing.  It was a Pinterest find that I'd been dying to try.  Oh my goodness is it delicious!  To me it tastes more like a Bookmaker salad dressing than Caesar. But, over fresh lettuce and tomatoes with some Romano thrown in for good measure, it's the perfect summer salad!

4. Google Doodles: On a regular day, these doodles are a highlight.  But during the Olympics, they've been extra adorable.  They highlight one sport each day.  And today, they've even stepped it up a notch. They added a game!  I just tried to google something and found myself too distracted trying row a rower through the obstacles and to the finish line.  Too cute!

5. Shopping for Fall (okay, shopping in general : )  I get excited for the next season's fashions entirely too early for my own good.  This is why I'm annoyed that I can't find a single sweater at any store and it's 90 degrees outside.  At this point, it's only window shopping, but when my coupons go into effect: Watch out!  I'll be a woman on a mission!