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Quarantine Go-Tos

​"Even in Small Town, Kentucky, we are still prone to packing our schedules and leaving little margin for free time. I think in the future we will remember to preserve a little more time for creativity, introspection and just plain relaxing."​

Quarantine was (and continues to be) such an interesting time. We feel compelled to write about it, simply so that we ​can remember what it was like. I have a feeling this blog post will be something we look back on and share with our children and children's children long down the road. Here are our "Quarantine Go-Tos"​.

Books we read

Sam - I love the "Three Birds Renovation" coffee table book!

Sheryl - I've not done much reading, but did start a book Sam gave me called "The Next Wave of Influence in Real Estate."

Jordan - I read "Everybody Always" by Bob Goff. I also pre-ordered his new book "Dream Big". Bob is the best.

Favorite Movie or TV Show

Sam - We just finished "Ozark".

Sheryl - "House of Cards" on Netflix has been my latest!

Jordan - I watched my fair share of TV over quarantine, but my go-to always ends up being "The Kitchen".

Favorite Recipe

Sam - I'll make anything form the website ​Eat Yourself Skinny.

Sheryl - This is our family go-to recipe from Skinnytaste.com, and it tastes just like Chick-fil-a chicken!

Jordan - This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole from Creme De La Crumb, got me through quarantine. It's comfort food, but you can always use greek yogurt to lighten it up a bit. (That being said, don't forget the butter. Never forget the butter).

Go-to Dessert?

Sam - We made these gigantic cookies and they were fantastic.

Sheryl - Halo Top ice cream. It 's really embarrassing how much of this I buy at the grocery. We have a problem.

Jordan - I love making S'mores outside on the grill. But picking a favorite dessert would be like picking a favorite child. I love them all.

Go-to Fitness

Sam - Bodyrock! It's a monthly subscription and there are unlimited videos that don't require a ton of equipment.

Sheryl - I love lifting weights... have to keep the biceps in check!

Jordan - I teach Barre 3 and that's been the perfect workout to do from home. ​

Go-to Song or Playlist

Sam - We have been listening to some older stuff and I was reminded of my love of Three Dog Night's "Never Been to Spain".

Sheryl -To show my age, "Throwback Workout" on Spotify is awesome!

Jordan - I'm a bit of an old soul in the music department. I love Gladys Knight & The Pips' "Neither One of Us" and Van Morrison's "Sweet Thing". Those are two I've been listening to a lot.

Go-to Stress Coping Technique

Sam - Walking around my neighborhood with my dog.

Sheryl -Lifting helps or running outside.

Jordan - Relaxing with family always helps me see a bigger picture. ​

Favorite 'silver-lining' to quarantine?

Sam - Spending more time with Cameron, my 3 year old.

Sheryl - I love spending so much time with my daughter, and I get to sleep in a little later!

Jordan - My brother got some time off to finish remodeling his first home. We worked together to get it on the market (during a pandemic, nonetheless) and it received 4 offers! It was fun putting in the hard work and we ate a LOT of tacos from Cravings by Byanca ((support local!)) throughout the process. ​I'll always remember it.

​What are you looking forward to when this ALL blows over?

Sam - Seeing people I've missed and going out to eat.

Sheryl -​ Having my routine and socializing... in person!

Jordan -​ Getting married in 2021! ​