Today is my sisters last day of work before we leave! Once she clocks out, she has 10 days off! We ’re ready for adventure, rest and relaxation away from our everyday! I am SO sick of the monotony of my life! I desperately needed this shake up!        And I can’t imagine doing it any other place! I’ve always been a compete Harry Potter fanatic! The idea that a magical work exists out there somewhere and you’ve got 1st  year wizards fighting evil with 1st  year magic and completely kicking ass, well if that doesn’t make your heart smile, then you aren’t my people.              We cannot be friends... I’m only slightly kidding.        Anyway, I‘m putting together a small grocery order for tomorrow and then that’s it! We’re done! We’re packed, were completely ready!         Oh shit, after I print off my printable tickets.....then i’m done!    ...

    I had to go to the grocery store to pick up random food because i ’m obliviously not going grocery shopping and let me tell you, it’s been real freakin’ challenge to find good food lately. Fresh produce is awful and lasts one day at most and like I hate germs and people so, going into the public right now is awful.         Only because I am trying to remain healthy! We’ve made it to the official 2 day count down!         We have Thursday and Friday and then like Thursday is goodbye and sayonara!         I still am doing a small grocery on Friday for the shit if forgot to get! Yeah, I’m SO organized, it’s scary!         Anyway, nothing too crazy to report today!         I hope you guys are staying healthy out there!    XOXO 

     Well you guys... I ’ve done it! I successfully packed my bags for vacation...four days early... this is so unlike me! I’m not this organized, ever!          I always plan SO hard and then when it comes to the execution, i’m a mess because I have the worst anxiety and so I panic about all the stuff that can and will go wrong. By the time I stop panicking, I’m already 56 hours behind schedule and in deep, deep panic!         But by the grace of God...I’m packed and so fricken relieved! Now I just have 2 maybe 3 odds and ends to get and I am ready to go! Officially!         4 days and counting. Baby! I can’t freakin’ wait! And as a bonus I was able to get some art done!         This guy took me around 12 hours!          XOXO 

     I went today and finished getting all of my toiletries and snacks for the plane for vacation!          Tomorrow I am going to be tackling packing!         I have a whole system:   Step 1: make a list of essentials that I can’t leave out!    Step 2: gather all the clothes that I think I want to take! Put them in a cold and distant pile.   Stare at them for a day or two if I have time!  Step 3: put together outfits!    Step 4: pack undies, socks and an extra bra!    Step 5: pack tanks (can’t have an outfit without a tank)   Step 6: second guess myself 36 times.    Step 7: cry... A LOT.   Step 8: yell at myself for being so disorganized!    Step 9: throw the shit in the suitcase.    Step 10: realize I can get more in there if I just fold it nicely!    Step 11: pack 44 unnecessary, “just in case items”. I’ll be prepared if dinos...

I am spending today recovering from yesterdays party! And getting some work done!    I have a few lists of odds and ends to pick up for vacation! I have to organize outfits and then pack them! Confirm all my reservations, flights and then reconfirm everything I already confirmed. I am an over planner, it’s in my bones and I just can’t stop!    I’m also going to be finishing up some art pieces that have been looking at me and saying, “for the love of god, FINISH ME!”    I still might only stare at them but at least I’ve reopened them! RIGHT?! I’m right, right?!   Anyway, I hope you have a fantastic Holiday and don’t get too chocolate wasted!    XOXO 

My sisters annual Halloween party was tonight!     I am always rushing around and will indeed be late to my own funeral. It’s morbid, but it’s unfortunately true.   So in the midst of rushing around and shoving my butt-cheek length hair into a wig the size of a literal newborns head, putting letters on my face that were readable and making sure I didn’t forget the dessert or the goodie bags for the kids, I forgot to take pictures of stuff. So.... I don’t have many!    I was Cruella! And if you haven’t seen the latest movie, do yourself a favor and watch it! It’s pretty great! I am so impressed with how they did the remake! Dark and fabulous!    Anyway, It was an absolute blast! Group charades and laser tag, running around a giant farm, pie eating contests and everything in between! My sister always does a fantastic job!    Here’s what I DO have: 

     I got some things accomplished today!          I finished the kiddos Hallo-bags! I’ll post pictures tomorrow! Before I head out to the party!         I made a healthy chocolate cheesecake that’ll be topped with fresh strawberries and homemade granola! It’s heavenly!         Neglected to buy myself a wig cap for my costume wig... creative solution's are loading in my brain....right...now.        Managed to get some stuff sorted out for vacation (which is in like 6 days) holy shitttttt! I have so much to do!         I finally got my new glasses! YAY! I tried a new style and got a pattern which is way out of my comfort zone. But i’m so excited that they exceeded my expectations!         Now I am off to get a few more things done so that I can sleep at some point in time! Oi!    XOXO 

     Out of all of the things I should have been doing today, I did absolutely nothing. I checked nothing off my check list, I didn’t work on my Halloween costume, I didn’t work on the goodie bags for the kids, I didn’t do a goddamn thing.        I mean, I guess I did paint! But that’s about it!         Some days I just feel like there is absolutely nothing to be done, even if the list tells you that you should be going into overdrive. The list is a liar.         Self care sometimes looks like ignoring the list and saying to hell with unnecessary things and yes to yourself!           I did however cut my own hair, a few inches and gave myself a nice, darker color to bring in the looming new season!   

       Everyday I ’m just trying to get small bits of my stuff done. I leave in ten days...TEN! I still have an astrological amount of things to do.       I knocked one thing off the list today by going and getting my nails filled. I don’t normally do anything like this but for vacation I decided I was going to treat myself.         I went with something fairly simple, glitter! Perfect for that hot Florida heat!              I also got an amazing surprise in the mail in the form of swag from the universal resort I’m staying at when I go! I knew I was getting complimentary swag when I get there but they surprised me at home too!         Highlight of my day!         Also, I ordered new (sunny) glasses for the trip and they finally freakin’ shipped! I paid 20$ for express shipping and they’re cutting it pretty damn close! But i’m grateful non...

     Celebrating another birthday!          Remember when said I like to keep my parents young by throwing them children themed birthday parties! It’s just a tradition I started 5 or 6 years ago and I never quit!        This year for my mama is: LEGOS!        Playing with legos is such a fond childhood memory of mine! So I thought there was no better theme!         It’s never too extravagent but, it’s something!         Dinner: ( I didn’t get pictures, shame on me!) Mozzarella pesto chicken topped with a delicious tomato slice paired with homemade parmesan alfredo black bean pasta!        It was absolutelu delicious! And SO easy!        Dessert was a low carb/low calorie/low sugar almond flour chocolate cake with an amazing whipped chocolate fudge frosting!         Gift: Stackable coffee mugs an...