Life has felt really nuts, so much so that I feel like I’ve fallen behind, but I’m learning to let that shit go. I’ve been working hard on several projects, I have finals coming up, the kiddos I work with have had some big schedule changes, we’ve had guests, gotten vaccinated twice, had power outages, family going through stuff back home, and through all of this we’re just trying to maintain and build, bit by bit.
This week, it’s really hit me. I’m tired. I’m a badass… and I’ve got this.
Step one: Plan a weekend away.
So, in a few weeks, just a week and a half after our anniversary we will be spending 3 nights in a cabin a few hours from here. It looks cute, surrounded by the outdoors and all that Mount Hood has to offer. I’m really excited. I think this will give us a much needed refresh and hopefully inspire us to want to come back and keep pushing.
Step two: Write about the good stuff, past, present, and future.
Since January we’ve had 3 guests, which has been so wonderful. We had my cousin and her husband for a few nights while they checked out the area. It was so much fun to see our city again from the tourist perspective. Nicks mom was also here, in February… She helped us put together a plan for the yard and get it started.
We have planted some fun plants we’re both excited about, privacy bushes, roses, and a cool berry patch. We’re making headway with the actual garden and in removing the ivy. Between all that, the cute new wood rack, dining chairs, full size mirror,and living room chair, home is feeling like it’s really a home.
The weather has been getting better and little buds and flowers are appearing every day. I’ve found a new favorite coffee drink, been walking more, and still working on my cooking. My research project is going well. I’m definitely busy. But I’m excited.
Aside from our weekend away and our anniversary… looking forward to putting in the garden, working on our adventure book, and getting outside more with Nick as the weather gets better. I’m working on some cool new content for here, I’ve started recording for my first podcast, I’m learning lots about editing, I’ve been enjoying more opportunities to be artsy, and it’s been really fun. I have a hair cut scheduled for the end of this month, finally.
Just lots of good.
Step three: Self Care evening.
Which means me signing off here and heading for the shower, ❤
Be safe and thanks for reading
Coffee & Conundrums 