Ohgabetta

Things get super stressful sometimes.   This is not profound nor actual news to anyone I know.   It is a fact of life though.   I hate it.   I'm outgoing and mostly upbeat naturally so it takes a lot to bring me down so I know it's time to step back and reevaluate how to improve less than stellar zen like happy days. What I do when stressful moments happen to happen: Meditating mojo- I've gotten into breathing practices to bring me back to earth and the present moment during stressed out times.   Simple, in the nose-out the mouth, about 5 sets usually does the trick.   I learned this in therapy years ago and honestly I'm all about the natural way to alleviate angst. Lemony water- Good ol' hot agua made in my regular ol' kettle teapot.   I don't know if it's the soothing warmth or the tart wake up call but this one will set your britches on right. Walk it out-when possible I will get lost in a brisk pace, be it 20 minutes or 2 h...

August 24th is 10 years Hunter and I have been together.   What? How? When? We did?   It's like omg, what a ride!   My heart is full, my mind is spinning, and I think often why he's my person.   The simplest I can think of is how he makes me laugh.   And smile.   And excited to tell him things all day long.   It doesn't hurt that he's physically good looking and his inside heart is even more charming.   It's also comforting how he's a provider and a protector.   He's smart and kind and he has values and integrity.   He's a lover and fighter for goodness and he gives strong, quality hugs.   All this to say, I am even more smitten than I was 10 years ago with him and that I know is special. Don't get me wrong, no one is saying all day everyday is peaches and cream.   Lord does he make me madder than a hatter on a hot Florida July day!   He can be stubborn and set out for such perfection at times and he just won't let...

I absolutely love spring time.   Aside from pollen increasing, it's such a magical time of year.   The freshness, the newness of things and places, it's a whole new chance to begin. I also love bright colors and pastels and Easter and spring gives me all of it.   I like sitting outside without sweating mercilessly (hey Florida, how you doing) and enjoying a breeze.   It's lighter longer in the evenings and that's it's own kind of glorious. Spring serves as a personal reminder to work hard and watch things grow from that effort.   It reminds to take things with stride and acknowledge beauty right in front.   Just something about this time of year is so good. I hope you all have a tremendous season upon you too!

April 1st marks one year that I gave notice to my corporate type job and April 15th signifies my last day at it.   I worked this job for 6 years and while I am very grateful for many aspects of it, I have not been happier since leaving it. May marks 2 years of owning my own business and this is what I left my last job for; I took one of those leaps of faith we often hear of others doing.   I left the security of a set amount of hours to in turn receive a set amount of pay, vacation and sick time, very nice benefits, and while I understand the value in those components of adulthood, I haven't missed it once. Image Via I wake up every day happy and eager to begin tasks and with a fiery passion for the work I put my name on.   My business is growing and consistent and I feel like the decade worth of work I put in throughout my whole 20s led me to this point.   It's like it was all meant to get here. There are scary moments and trying times yes...

Can we just have a moment for this beautiful and fabulous breakfast from a few days back?   I mean, come onnnnnn! First Watch , you got it going on!

Nutrients and self care. With Sunday being an all intended day of rest, I like to reserve at least a portion of time for just that.   I like to rejuvenate and replenish so an extra glass of kale tonic hits the mark these days. Writing. Setting up blog posts for me personally, writing for clients, scribbling out another chapter of a book, Sundays are most definitely for writing. Shaking and baking. Sundays bring an air about them that's just meant for prepping at least some parts of your world for the week.   Laundry catch-up, food preparations, outline intentions and commitments and goals to achieve for the week ahead. Faith and sweat. I personally like to get out for a nice walk.   A hearty blood pumping, sweaty walk.   Somehow the sweat always leads to the faith part.   My mind naturally clears and I always find clarity for faith and grace alike.   This might be my favorite combination. Loving on lovies. Spend time with those...

My dad always says to me "Why didn't you get the big one?" when he sees majority of my accessories.  So when Hunty and I stopped for orange juice at a local citrus company during a travel business day, I had to giggle when I saw this potential hair piece for myself. Happy Sunday!