Life has taken some turns lately that are keeping me even more busy right now than I had anticipated. The turns are also adding extra stress and emotional roller coaster moments. Things feel scattered and unsure right now, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t bright little moments and things that make me smile.
Each night before I start to fall asleep, I try to think of five small things I’m thankful for. Does it help me fall asleep faster? No. Does it make my dreams any less weird? No. But it does let me remember that not everything has to be going perfectly for things to be going well. A few things keeping me going…
-Group chats of amazing women who are wise, hilarious and incredibly thoughtful. I am genuinely humbled to have such people in my life.
-Despite things being hectic, I’m still jumping into the #1000WordsofSummer challenge tomorrow. There’s a Slack full of supportive people, a few jumbled ideas in a notebook and a desire to check off a 40 by 40 item. Let’s do it!
-I did a mystery box from Universal Standard and LOVED the jumpsuit they sent (who am I?!), so when I saw this one get released, I put it in my cart so fast.
-Floofy kitties who hop on you and cuddle up when it’s nap time.
-Being able to track down some Topo Chico Lime.
-Roxane Gay keeps knocking it out of the park with her monthly book club selections. May’s book, Libertie, was beautifully written.
-This interactive story about the Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the best pieces of coverage of the event I’ve seen. Lots of other great reads and podcasts out there as well.
–Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap, especially the Lilac scent you can only get in your Grove box.
-And finally, yes, this geriatric millennial loves TikTok.
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