I skipped this prompt last month though I’m sure I didn’t really MISS anything if you know what I mean. The days blend and bleed into one another in the winter especially, and with everything happening in the world, life is just hella weird at the moment. But I still love to document it all because this is a time for the books, right?

Thinking: about why I cleaned before the cleaning woman got here today. Also about snow and how much we’ll have and what to make for dinner. My brain is a fun and jumbled place!

Enjoying: the fact that I can get some stuff done this afternoon because Mila is playing nicely with her toys and Milo is sleeping in his crate (we never put him in it but it’s for everyone’s benefit lol)

Feeling: sleepy, achy. Maybe Bryan is right. We do need a new bed. Mattress recommendations?

Wearing: pumping bra and jeans. Story of my life, you guys lol

Needing: all the coffee in the world

Wanting: hmm… I’m not sure. I guess lunch. I always want food of some kind

Listening: to the sound of plastic toys jangling together. Mila laughing whilst simultaneously pooping. Time for another diaper change!

Making: uhhh… a campaign wrap-up report? I don’t know how to answer this one today

Eating: nothing currently for once, but see my responses to every other question here

Drinking: water. My new water bottle has come in very handy this winter

What are you currently doing, party people? 

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Hey you guys! Happy happy Friday <3 AND WHAT A WEEK IT’S BEEN, right? Let’s dive in. So much happening! 

• THE INAUGURATION. I didn’t realize how heavy a weight I carried until I heard Biden and Kamala get sworn in. And I loved everything about it! The music, the pageantry, the poetry, the fashions… I feel as though we’ve been deprived of so many cultural things (and I’m not just talking about from the White House… I mean, since the pandemic started), so the day felt like a special treat. I loved looking at what everyone was wearing and hearing voices sing again <3 and watching Kamala get sworn in was an incredibly proud and special moment I was happy to share with Mila (nevermind the glare!)
  
• Speaking of music, I’m downright obsessed with this mix of the song The Wellerman; I think it was my blogger friend Lecy who introduced me to this young Scottish kid who scored a record deal from his sea shanty TikTok videos. I dunno how many times I’ve listened to it today, but like. A lot a lot

• The friggin’ Bernie memes. My love of Bernie knows no bounds, so seeing images of him with his little mittens everywhere warmed my heart
• An order from American Eagle. I am wearing a sweater today that I’m downright obsessed with (with Mila and without so you can see how cozy it is!)
  
• Organic black chai tea with a splash of oat milk and agave syrup
• Helping to reunite a dog with its owner. Bryan takes full credit since he patiently waited outside with the pup and combed the streets looking for answers (lol). We were visiting my parents last weekend and a German shepherd still attached to his leash ended in my parent’s backyard. It was mass pandemonium with Mila crying and my parent’s dog Pedro barking but about 30 minutes later that dog found his way to his owners (my parents live off a busy road, so I was so happy for a good outcome!)
• The Night Stalker on Netflix. Have you seen it? That is some crazy ish right there, you guys
• Getting back to cooking and feeding some new things to Mila who is eating so well now! She’s tried pasta with brussel sprouts, a sweet potato curry, two-ingredient banana pancakes, hummus on toast, etc. I’m sure there are more foods in the mix, and she’s been eating all of them! 

Okay, back to work. Mila is with her grandma for the afternoon and I feel like someone cut out my heart 🙁 But I am able to get work done so there’s that. Sending all my love to you guys, and hope you enjoy a beautiful weekend ahead! 

I don’t want to mention his name here again. I can’t promise it won’t happen but today’s post isn’t about him anymore. It’s about the future; it’s about promise, hope, and the many things to look forward to with a new administration in the White House.

I understand that a transfer of power isn’t always a completely clean slate—but it’s a start. And lord knows we need it. It feels as though we haven’t had a reprieve in well, forever. I wish Biden and Kamala nothing but the best as they navigate their way around and try to clean up the dumpster fire of a mess left behind. They have a plan to move this country forward, to administer vaccines, and to help our struggling economy–now it’s up to us to come together and see to it that they succeed.

I’m excited to welcome a first family with a dog, because it shows they have the empathy and compassion to adopt. I’m happy about a First Lady who is an educator, the first female/Black + Indian Vice President, and a diverse cabinet.

And so I’ll sign off for today. I’ll be partially glued to the TV while also *attempting* to get work done. An impossible feat, I’m sure.

Happy New Day, America. 🇺🇸

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Ooops, I did it again. I published my Friday gratitude on a Saturday. On the plus side, now I got Britney Spears stuck in your head, so there’s that 🙂 

Welcome to the weekend, you guys! And what a week it’s been, am I right? If you’re new here–welcome to my tiny corner of the blogosphere. Each Friday, I like to share some things that made me happy that week. Sometimes I can easily list 10 things, occasionally it’s half than that, and sometimes I struggle when I sit down at my keyboard. But I always come up with things that add sunshine to my life, because I think I think it’s a gentle reminder that we can all benefit from keeping a positive mental attitude. And, without further delay, my happy things! 

• MY BROTHER IS ENGAGED!!!! I can’t remember if I already mentioned this here, but I’m so superduperoverthemoon to welcome a new sister in the family (I LOVE HER. I LOVE THEM). They’re planning a New Orleans November 2022 wedding and Mila will be the flower girl <3
  
• Text messages with friends/family (THANK GOD FOR THEM)
• This Schitt’s Creek onesie from my bestie
  
• Transitioning Mila to solids; she appears to be handling this better than I thought and likes some new-to-her foods. Mostly it’s a lot of food for Milo though LOL
• My 10% Happier app and the daily meditations. I swear this helps on the days sanity has flown out the damn window
• Turning down a freelance gig; if you know me, you know I hate to do this but I already feel so stretched thin. Saying no to work means saying yes to other important things in my world right now
• All the Netflix lately! Having a baby and surviving the winter and being in a pandemic is kind of a perfect storm for binge watching TV. We just started Night Stalker last night and let me just say. NOTHING WILL MAKE YOU DOUBLE BOLT YOUR DOOR FASTER. Have you seen it? What else do you recommend?

What’s happy in your life? Let me know in the comments, and hope you enjoy what’s left of the weekend. XOXO

What a heavy start to the year it’s been, eh? How is everyone feeling and what are you doing to take care of yourselves?

I don’t want to make this space too political but it doesn’t seem right to gloss over the events that transpired at our state capitol building last week. And frankly, it’s taken me some time to digest the images, to process my feelings, and discuss coherently. I’m horrified (as I imagine—and hope—you are too) by the blatant disrespect for our democracy but also by the images of white supremecists who brazenly stormed the building to avenge their fearless leader and his constant LIES. And I’m heartbroken for my black and brown friends who understand racism on a level I’ll never fully comprehend. January 6th is a dark day in our nation’s history, but (I seriously hope I’m wrong here), I don’t think this is over yet. Are we on the verge of a Civil War? All signs point to yes 🙁

Last week was incredibly challenging, both personally and professionally, and there were a few times I wanted to just throw in the towel. As the news of the coup unfolded, I had to prepare my daughter for her 9-month pediatrician appointment (I swear, one day I won’t say I’m taking her to the vet lol). It was there that I learned she’s delayed with some of her motor skills and there’s a chance she’ll need early intervention if things don’t improve over the next 30 days. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t affect me; of course I believe my daughter is perfect as she is but I want her to be where she needs to be and feel a massive amount of guilt that she just… isn’t.

Some days it seems like the world is spinning around me but I’m stopped in my tracks. I know I have to keep going and put one foot in front of the other, but I’m so overwhelmed by this life and times we are living in.

And so (because I don’t want to leave things in a hopeless place) I want to begin focusing on positive things that are happening around me. Not as a way to minimize human suffering but because I feel as though we could use a dose of happy in our feeds. I’m working on a few posts and would love to hear from you if there’s anything you’d like to see featured here in this space.

Here are just a few posts in the pipeline:

—Positive things I’ve learned during the pandemic (like what to always include in your banana breads, best places for takeout, etc.)
—My favorite work-from-home attire
—A brand new planner that I’ve been loving lately (for under $20).

How are you doing, my sweet ones?