Friday, April 29, 2016
#9 Put my feet in the Atlantic and Pacific in the same year....part 1
On April 6, we were in Florida visiting Ben's grandma and family. Lucy and I stopped by the beach!
#21 Visit Arches National Park
On our long ass trip, we also stopped at Arches. It was beautiful and breath taking. I am so glad we stopped and drove through. We had he kids so we didn't do any hiking, but there was still so much we could see from the road. Here are some highlights. 
#2 Visit the Four Corners
We took a cross country and back road trip to see family and some things we had been wanting to see that were on our way. On April 10, 2016 we stopped by Four Corners.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
#30 Try a new recipe every month - March Edition
On my fitness journey I've decided to give smoothie making a whirl. I just used an info graphic I found on Pinterest with suggested measurements for certain ingredients.
1 cup liquid
1 cup fruit....I divided it between banana and pineapple
1/2 cup thickening agent. I used Greek yogurt
I added a little boost
Then blend and enjoy! Forgive my janky nails and nervous face, Lucy was playing photographer. I don't have an excuse for the nails.
1 cup liquid
1 cup fruit....I divided it between banana and pineapple
1/2 cup thickening agent. I used Greek yogurt
I added a little boost
Then blend and enjoy! Forgive my janky nails and nervous face, Lucy was playing photographer. I don't have an excuse for the nails.
#30 Try a new recipe every month - February Edition
Oops so I forgot to do a recipe in February. The short month really got away from me. I tried this cheesy potato recipe last night and it was pretty good. I don't know if we will make it again, but if I do I think I will double the sauce. I didn't take any pictures for this one, but I will still link the recipe I used.
http://www.marvelousrecipes.net/2009/01/14/moms-awesome-cheesy-potatoes/comment-page-1/
http://www.marvelousrecipes.net/2009/01/14/moms-awesome-cheesy-potatoes/comment-page-1/
Saturday, March 12, 2016
#14 Set and STICK to a workout schedule
I'm writing this post a little ahead of myself, but I want this to be another place for accountability. My friends Ashley and Brittany have decided to join me in a weight loss journey. We are doing a 12 week weight loss challenge starting tomorrow. I have already been doing morning workouts the past few days.
Maybe I'll update this with the progress every week. Maybe I'll make separate posts for each week. I am not convinced anyone but me reads this so I may make more short posts and keep it more like a journal. I weighed myself today for the first time since I gave birth to Lincoln. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I suppose I'll check back in next week.
Maybe I'll update this with the progress every week. Maybe I'll make separate posts for each week. I am not convinced anyone but me reads this so I may make more short posts and keep it more like a journal. I weighed myself today for the first time since I gave birth to Lincoln. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. I suppose I'll check back in next week.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
#20. Complete my 2016 reading challenge
52 books for 52 weeks
1. Memoir
2. More than 500 pages
3. Classic Romance - Wuthering Heights?...maybe
4. Became a movie
5. Published this year - (Feb.16) Grace and Style: The Art of Pretending You Have It Grace Helbig - It was a quick and funny read. Typical Grace, self aware and funny. I love that she's someone my age who doesn't take herself too seriously.
6. Number in the title - (Jan.16) 13 Reasons Why Jay Asher - I found this book on a "must read" Pinterest list. It was surprisingly good. It's about a girl who commits suicide and leaves tapes explaining to 13 people how they affected (effected? whothefuckknows) her decision to end her life. I may have found myself relating to the girl more if I had been younger when reading this, but I didn't hate her as much as I had anticipated. If you enjoy YA and quick reads, it's something I'd recommend.
7. Author under 30 - (Feb.16) Grace's Guide: The Art of Pretending You're a Grown-Up Grace Helbig - She was under 30 when she wrote this so I'm counting it. This was funnier than her other book. It felt a bit more personal. It was another quick read and very relatable.
8. Non-human characters
9. Funny book - (Feb.16) You Deserve a Drink: Boozy Misadventures and Tales of Debauchery Mamrie Hart - I've wanted to read this basically since it came out. I really enjoy Mamrie's stuff on YouTube. The stories were funny and made me want to have her as a friend.
10. Female author - (Jan.16) Reconstructing Amelia Kimberly McCreight - The mother of a teenage girl is searching for a reason her daughter committed suicide. The mom doesn't believe it would happen and gets a text from someone assuring her Amelia didn't kill herself. The mystery behind Amelia's death was interesting and the ending actually caught me by surprise. There were a few subplot mysteries that caught me off guard as well.
11. Mystery/Thriller -
12. One word title - (Feb.16) ROOM Emma Donoghue - The story is told by the five year old boy living with his mother in a one room shack. The shack is in the back yard of the man who kidnapped "Ma" seven years before the book begins. I was worried the child's narrative would be hard to follow or distracting. I think Lucy being close to five made it easier to follow. It wasn't as heart-wrenching as I expected, but it was an enjoyable story. I'd recommend it to friends.
13. Short Stories
14. Set in a different country - (Feb.16) Daughter Jane Shemilt - A young girl disappears. It's a back and forth from time of her disappearance and a year later in the mother's perspective. They mystery of if Naomi left on her own or was abducted was well told and kept my interest. I was satisfied with the answer when we found out her fate. The ending was a let down compared to the book. It just, ended. I think I'd recommend it, but not as much as others.
15. Non-fiction book
16. Popular author's first book
17. An author you love - (Feb.16) See Me Nicholas Sparks - I expected this to be a typical sappy romance book. It definitely was not. While it was a love story, there was a mystery to be solved as well. I was pleasantly surprised. You go the whole book knowing this woman has a stalker and spend the whole book trying to figure out who it is before the characters. You could tell mystery isn't what Nicky Sparks usually does, because the answer was pretty obvious. Despite the predictability it was still really enjoyable.
18. Friend recommendation - The Husband's Secret c/o Courtney
19. Pulitzer Prize winner - (Jan.16) The Color Purple Alice Walker - I went in to this with no expectations. I've never seen the movie and genuinely didn't know what it was going to be about. I was pleasantly surprised. It was serious and deep subject matter, but the characters just treated it as life, because that's what it was for them. I actually liked the way they discussed such intense things in passing. I'm actually afraid of finding the movie to watch because I have a feeling, like most movies, the things I loved most won't be there. Update: Watched the movie...LOVED it too
20. Based on a true story
21. Your mom loves
22. That scares you - (March 16) Still Alice Lisa Genova - Alice is a Harvard professor who learns that, at the age of 50, she has early onset Alzheimer's. The book is told from her point of view. Readers get to experience her frustration as her mind begins to fail her. It's not what you would expect to see on the list as a book that "scares me," but it does. My grandmother has EOA and there is a chance I will as well. This knowledge is terrifying. Taking a peek into the mind of a woman living with a disease I may well have to live with was interesting and heart wrenching. I would recommend it to any one and every one.
23. Bottom of your to read list
24. Over 100 years old
25. Based on the cover alone - (March 16) The Good Girl Mary Kubica - I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I had no expectations and enjoyed it. Mia is kidnapped from the bar and taken to a cabin in the woods by the man who took her. He has a change of heart and instead of turning her over to the crime boss he saves her. The ending was a twist that I didn't see coming. Maybe if I had read about it and knew a twist was coming I could have predicted it, but sometimes the more you know the better!
26. Supposed to read in school but didn't - Great Expectations ( I just searched the text for answers)
27. Author with your initials - (Feb.16) The Solomon Sisters Wise Up Melissa Senate - It was a
pretty typical chick lit book. Three sisters as different places in life. All returning home to get their shit together. None of them wanting to admit their troubles. I laughed; I didn't cry. I wouldn't read it again, but if someone asked for a quick beach or pool read, I may suggest it.
28. Finish in 1 day - (Feb.16) Luckiest Girl Alive Jessica Knoll - I really wanted to like this one. It had lots of reviews comparing it to Gillian Flynn. I kept waiting for it to get there. It was on the cusp of being really great. It ended up somewhere around okay. I didn't hate it. I don't feel like I wasted my time. I'm just not sure I'd recommend it to someone looking for something to read.
29. Antonyms in the title
30-32. A trilogy - The 50 Shades books......only for Lindsey
33. Set in a place you want to visit
34. Started before but never finished - Finders Keepers Stephen King
35. Made into TV show - The book that inspired Bones
36. Published the year you were born
37. Translated from another language - The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupery
38. Banned book - (Jan.16) The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger - I struggled through this one. I'm hoping if I finish the challenge early, I can give it another try. I really wanted to like it. In the end, I just don't get the hype.
39. Received bad reviews
40. A play
41. From your childhood
42. With a love triangle - (Feb.16) The Stuff that Never Happened Maddie Dawson - A woman is telling the story of her marriage at the beginning and at present time. She tells the story of falling in love with someone who wasn't her husband and wondering now if she still loves him. It felt like a very real story. It wasn't a storybook romance, it felt very real to life. Those stories aren't for everyone, but I like those the best.
43. Set in the future
44. Set in a high school - (Jan.16) The List Siobhan Vivian - Typical high school stuff. Some unknown senior picks a hottest and ugliest girl from each grade. The book takes a different approach. It's set up to follow each of the 8 girls the week the list comes out. There was more depth to it than I had anticipated, but it was still a little shallow. I'd definitely give another book by this author a chance.
45. Color in the title
46. Makes you cry
47. With magic
48. Graphic novel
49. New to you author - (Feb.16) Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty - This one had pretty mixed reviews. Stephen King tweeted about it, so I figured I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did. It was a big book, but an easy read. I stayed up way later than a mother of two should because I couldn't put it down. It's about gossipy moms with kids in the same class. A charity even leads to a death. You spend the whole book wondering who died and how. I'm looking forward to reading her other book on my list.
50. You own but haven't read - Go Set a Watchman
51. Based in your town
52. Takes place during Christmas - Skipping Christmas
I am just going to update this entry as I finish the books. Every time I update, I'm going to highlight the new additions to the post. If I find a book I want to complete a number, I'll probably just put in the title so I don't forget. It averages out to a book a week, which I know is ambitious, but some books are quick reads and when Ben is home I can get a lot of reading done. If you have any recommendations, please, let me know!
1. Memoir
2. More than 500 pages
3. Classic Romance - Wuthering Heights?...maybe
4. Became a movie
5. Published this year - (Feb.16) Grace and Style: The Art of Pretending You Have It Grace Helbig - It was a quick and funny read. Typical Grace, self aware and funny. I love that she's someone my age who doesn't take herself too seriously.
6. Number in the title - (Jan.16) 13 Reasons Why Jay Asher - I found this book on a "must read" Pinterest list. It was surprisingly good. It's about a girl who commits suicide and leaves tapes explaining to 13 people how they affected (effected? whothefuckknows) her decision to end her life. I may have found myself relating to the girl more if I had been younger when reading this, but I didn't hate her as much as I had anticipated. If you enjoy YA and quick reads, it's something I'd recommend.
7. Author under 30 - (Feb.16) Grace's Guide: The Art of Pretending You're a Grown-Up Grace Helbig - She was under 30 when she wrote this so I'm counting it. This was funnier than her other book. It felt a bit more personal. It was another quick read and very relatable.
8. Non-human characters
9. Funny book - (Feb.16) You Deserve a Drink: Boozy Misadventures and Tales of Debauchery Mamrie Hart - I've wanted to read this basically since it came out. I really enjoy Mamrie's stuff on YouTube. The stories were funny and made me want to have her as a friend.
10. Female author - (Jan.16) Reconstructing Amelia Kimberly McCreight - The mother of a teenage girl is searching for a reason her daughter committed suicide. The mom doesn't believe it would happen and gets a text from someone assuring her Amelia didn't kill herself. The mystery behind Amelia's death was interesting and the ending actually caught me by surprise. There were a few subplot mysteries that caught me off guard as well.
11. Mystery/Thriller -
12. One word title - (Feb.16) ROOM Emma Donoghue - The story is told by the five year old boy living with his mother in a one room shack. The shack is in the back yard of the man who kidnapped "Ma" seven years before the book begins. I was worried the child's narrative would be hard to follow or distracting. I think Lucy being close to five made it easier to follow. It wasn't as heart-wrenching as I expected, but it was an enjoyable story. I'd recommend it to friends.
13. Short Stories
14. Set in a different country - (Feb.16) Daughter Jane Shemilt - A young girl disappears. It's a back and forth from time of her disappearance and a year later in the mother's perspective. They mystery of if Naomi left on her own or was abducted was well told and kept my interest. I was satisfied with the answer when we found out her fate. The ending was a let down compared to the book. It just, ended. I think I'd recommend it, but not as much as others.
15. Non-fiction book
16. Popular author's first book
17. An author you love - (Feb.16) See Me Nicholas Sparks - I expected this to be a typical sappy romance book. It definitely was not. While it was a love story, there was a mystery to be solved as well. I was pleasantly surprised. You go the whole book knowing this woman has a stalker and spend the whole book trying to figure out who it is before the characters. You could tell mystery isn't what Nicky Sparks usually does, because the answer was pretty obvious. Despite the predictability it was still really enjoyable.
18. Friend recommendation - The Husband's Secret c/o Courtney
19. Pulitzer Prize winner - (Jan.16) The Color Purple Alice Walker - I went in to this with no expectations. I've never seen the movie and genuinely didn't know what it was going to be about. I was pleasantly surprised. It was serious and deep subject matter, but the characters just treated it as life, because that's what it was for them. I actually liked the way they discussed such intense things in passing. I'm actually afraid of finding the movie to watch because I have a feeling, like most movies, the things I loved most won't be there. Update: Watched the movie...LOVED it too
20. Based on a true story
21. Your mom loves
22. That scares you - (March 16) Still Alice Lisa Genova - Alice is a Harvard professor who learns that, at the age of 50, she has early onset Alzheimer's. The book is told from her point of view. Readers get to experience her frustration as her mind begins to fail her. It's not what you would expect to see on the list as a book that "scares me," but it does. My grandmother has EOA and there is a chance I will as well. This knowledge is terrifying. Taking a peek into the mind of a woman living with a disease I may well have to live with was interesting and heart wrenching. I would recommend it to any one and every one.
23. Bottom of your to read list
24. Over 100 years old
25. Based on the cover alone - (March 16) The Good Girl Mary Kubica - I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I had no expectations and enjoyed it. Mia is kidnapped from the bar and taken to a cabin in the woods by the man who took her. He has a change of heart and instead of turning her over to the crime boss he saves her. The ending was a twist that I didn't see coming. Maybe if I had read about it and knew a twist was coming I could have predicted it, but sometimes the more you know the better!
26. Supposed to read in school but didn't - Great Expectations ( I just searched the text for answers)
27. Author with your initials - (Feb.16) The Solomon Sisters Wise Up Melissa Senate - It was a
pretty typical chick lit book. Three sisters as different places in life. All returning home to get their shit together. None of them wanting to admit their troubles. I laughed; I didn't cry. I wouldn't read it again, but if someone asked for a quick beach or pool read, I may suggest it.
28. Finish in 1 day - (Feb.16) Luckiest Girl Alive Jessica Knoll - I really wanted to like this one. It had lots of reviews comparing it to Gillian Flynn. I kept waiting for it to get there. It was on the cusp of being really great. It ended up somewhere around okay. I didn't hate it. I don't feel like I wasted my time. I'm just not sure I'd recommend it to someone looking for something to read.
29. Antonyms in the title
30-32. A trilogy - The 50 Shades books......only for Lindsey
33. Set in a place you want to visit
34. Started before but never finished - Finders Keepers Stephen King
35. Made into TV show - The book that inspired Bones
36. Published the year you were born
37. Translated from another language - The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupery
38. Banned book - (Jan.16) The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger - I struggled through this one. I'm hoping if I finish the challenge early, I can give it another try. I really wanted to like it. In the end, I just don't get the hype.
39. Received bad reviews
40. A play
41. From your childhood
42. With a love triangle - (Feb.16) The Stuff that Never Happened Maddie Dawson - A woman is telling the story of her marriage at the beginning and at present time. She tells the story of falling in love with someone who wasn't her husband and wondering now if she still loves him. It felt like a very real story. It wasn't a storybook romance, it felt very real to life. Those stories aren't for everyone, but I like those the best.
43. Set in the future
44. Set in a high school - (Jan.16) The List Siobhan Vivian - Typical high school stuff. Some unknown senior picks a hottest and ugliest girl from each grade. The book takes a different approach. It's set up to follow each of the 8 girls the week the list comes out. There was more depth to it than I had anticipated, but it was still a little shallow. I'd definitely give another book by this author a chance.
45. Color in the title
46. Makes you cry
47. With magic
48. Graphic novel
49. New to you author - (Feb.16) Big Little Lies - Liane Moriarty - This one had pretty mixed reviews. Stephen King tweeted about it, so I figured I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did. It was a big book, but an easy read. I stayed up way later than a mother of two should because I couldn't put it down. It's about gossipy moms with kids in the same class. A charity even leads to a death. You spend the whole book wondering who died and how. I'm looking forward to reading her other book on my list.
50. You own but haven't read - Go Set a Watchman
51. Based in your town
52. Takes place during Christmas - Skipping Christmas
I am just going to update this entry as I finish the books. Every time I update, I'm going to highlight the new additions to the post. If I find a book I want to complete a number, I'll probably just put in the title so I don't forget. It averages out to a book a week, which I know is ambitious, but some books are quick reads and when Ben is home I can get a lot of reading done. If you have any recommendations, please, let me know!
Saturday, January 30, 2016
#30 Try a new recipe every month - January Edition
Swedish Meatballs w/gravy
I figured Ben would be full of suggestions for recipes to try. This was one he found and sent to me.
http://damndelicious.net/2014/02/21/swedish-meatballs/
First I had to put the recipe on paper so I could follow it. I HATE using technology while I cook. Next, I needed a weekend beverage. My current drink of choice is Coney Island hard root beer.
Then I remembered how much I didn't want to touch raw meat and dumped it all in the stand mixer bowl.
No pictures of sauce making, the constant stirring couldn't be interrupted. It all happened so fast.
I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I have a fear of not cooking meat all the way through. I was terrified they would be pink in the middle, but no pink to be found. I think if and when I make them again, I will be halving the recipe. It took a lot longer than I had patience for.
I figured Ben would be full of suggestions for recipes to try. This was one he found and sent to me.
http://damndelicious.net/2014/02/21/swedish-meatballs/
First I had to put the recipe on paper so I could follow it. I HATE using technology while I cook. Next, I needed a weekend beverage. My current drink of choice is Coney Island hard root beer.
I put all the ingredients in a glass bowl. 
Then I remembered how much I didn't want to touch raw meat and dumped it all in the stand mixer bowl.
No pictures of sauce making, the constant stirring couldn't be interrupted. It all happened so fast.
Finished product served over mashed potatoes.
I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I have a fear of not cooking meat all the way through. I was terrified they would be pink in the middle, but no pink to be found. I think if and when I make them again, I will be halving the recipe. It took a lot longer than I had patience for.
Monday, January 18, 2016
#13. Learn how to fill in my eyebrows
I figured I'd tackle a pretty easy one for my first completion. Last night I hopped on the trusty YouTube and looked up eyebrow tutorials. I didn't realize so many women just shave off and draw on their eyebrows. I did realize, however, that I am NOT one of those women. It took lots of searching to find another woman on the internet who wants her brows to look pretty natural. I'd rather it not look like I'm on my way to the club every day.
Today, I gathered up the little assholes and went to Mommy Mecca. (Target) Once Lucy had some popcorn, I wandered to the make up isles. The YouTube lady with similar brow goals also had a relatable budget. I walked away with a NYX eyebrow pencil. I made sure it had a spooly/spoolie? because the Internet tells me it's necessary. I also picked up an ELF brow kit for good measure.
I took a no make-up before picture and then followed along with the video.....
Today, I gathered up the little assholes and went to Mommy Mecca. (Target) Once Lucy had some popcorn, I wandered to the make up isles. The YouTube lady with similar brow goals also had a relatable budget. I walked away with a NYX eyebrow pencil. I made sure it had a spooly/spoolie? because the Internet tells me it's necessary. I also picked up an ELF brow kit for good measure.
I took a no make-up before picture and then followed along with the video.....
Obviously following along is not my forte. I grabbed a baby wipe and started over. For the second go around, I went ahead and put on my pretty standard make-up face.
I think I got the hang of it. I also just kind of went with my instincts the second time around. Which goes to show you, your gut is usually right. There's room for improvement obviously, but I think it's a pretty good start.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
The List
My best friend, Lindsey for future references, asked me to help come up with some ideas for her "30 Things to do Before 30" list today. She inspired me, like she often does, to make a list of my own. I decided I wanted to create a blog to document my list. I've tried to start a few different blogs in my life. I'm hoping this will be the one that sticks. There is a clear beginning and a clear place for it to end, hopefully that will help. First things first, here's my list...
1. Take a wine and painting class
2. Visit The 4 Corners (4-10-16)
3. See a Las Vegas show
4. Get a massage
5. Do at least 1 month of Shakeology
6. Get down to a size 20/22 (I know, I hear you. Most people fear getting up to a 20/22, but I've promised myself these will be attainable things to keep myself from getting discouraged.)
7. Go to a local High School football game
8. See a local theatre production musical or play
9. Put my feet in the Atlantic and Pacific in the same year (Atlantic 4-6-16)
10. Get professional family pictures taken
11. Write a will
12. Wear make-up every day for a month
13. Learn how to fill in my eyebrows (1-18-16)
14. Set and STICK TO a workout schedule
15. Make both kids' birthday cake from scratch
16. Learn how to use fondant
17. Start our Angel Tree family tradition
18. Watch ALL the Star Wars movies
19. Go away for a girls weekend
20. Complete my 2016 Reading Challenge
21. Visit Arches National Park (4-10-16)
22. Go 1 month without drinking soft drinks
23. See the Trans Siberian Orchestra Christmas show
24. Keep a daily journal
25. Send 30 postcards
26. See a giant panda in real life
27. Take myself on a date: dinner, movie, manicure
28. Buy a new outfit (regardless of what size it has to be) from head to toe
29. Spend a weekend away with Ben
30. Try a new recipe every month
....that's it. It may sound boring or simple, and maybe it is. Maybe that means it's time to realize I'm a little bit of a boring and simple woman. I'm old enough to be okay with that. I know the popular thing is to freak out about turning 30 and get caught up in the numbers. Honestly, I don't have those feelings. It doesn't seem embarrassing to admit I'll be 30. I don't have any desire to keep turning 29. I realize there's a whole year for those feelings to change, and maybe they will.
My hopes for this blog are to have something to look back on and realize even small accomplishments are worth celebrating. I imagine there will only be about 30 updates and even if no one reads it but me, that's okay. Things you do for yourself are just as important, if not more so, than things you do for other people. I suppose that's a lesson I'm still learning and hope to master by the time I blow those 30 candles out. I'm worth making time for and I deserve to be taken care of as much as I take care of others. If there's anyone else reading this, even if it's just you Lindsey, you're worth it too.
1. Take a wine and painting class
2. Visit The 4 Corners (4-10-16)
3. See a Las Vegas show
4. Get a massage
5. Do at least 1 month of Shakeology
6. Get down to a size 20/22 (I know, I hear you. Most people fear getting up to a 20/22, but I've promised myself these will be attainable things to keep myself from getting discouraged.)
7. Go to a local High School football game
8. See a local theatre production musical or play
9. Put my feet in the Atlantic and Pacific in the same year (Atlantic 4-6-16)
10. Get professional family pictures taken
11. Write a will
12. Wear make-up every day for a month
13. Learn how to fill in my eyebrows (1-18-16)
14. Set and STICK TO a workout schedule
15. Make both kids' birthday cake from scratch
16. Learn how to use fondant
17. Start our Angel Tree family tradition
18. Watch ALL the Star Wars movies
19. Go away for a girls weekend
20. Complete my 2016 Reading Challenge
21. Visit Arches National Park (4-10-16)
22. Go 1 month without drinking soft drinks
23. See the Trans Siberian Orchestra Christmas show
24. Keep a daily journal
25. Send 30 postcards
26. See a giant panda in real life
27. Take myself on a date: dinner, movie, manicure
28. Buy a new outfit (regardless of what size it has to be) from head to toe
29. Spend a weekend away with Ben
30. Try a new recipe every month
....that's it. It may sound boring or simple, and maybe it is. Maybe that means it's time to realize I'm a little bit of a boring and simple woman. I'm old enough to be okay with that. I know the popular thing is to freak out about turning 30 and get caught up in the numbers. Honestly, I don't have those feelings. It doesn't seem embarrassing to admit I'll be 30. I don't have any desire to keep turning 29. I realize there's a whole year for those feelings to change, and maybe they will.
My hopes for this blog are to have something to look back on and realize even small accomplishments are worth celebrating. I imagine there will only be about 30 updates and even if no one reads it but me, that's okay. Things you do for yourself are just as important, if not more so, than things you do for other people. I suppose that's a lesson I'm still learning and hope to master by the time I blow those 30 candles out. I'm worth making time for and I deserve to be taken care of as much as I take care of others. If there's anyone else reading this, even if it's just you Lindsey, you're worth it too.
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