Beach or Mountains

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Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?

My first instinct is always beach. I love how I feel when I’m near the ocean, just listening to the waves and planting my feet in the sand. The mountains are also insanely beautiful and I would love a weekend away in a cabin in the mountains, but the warm beach is always calling my name.

My husband and I recently got married on the beach in Florida, and we actually got our photos back this week- so this is the perfect post to share a couple on! I’ve never shared pictures of myself or us on this blog before- and I’ve been blogging for over five years- but I am so happy with how gorgeous our wedding day was and these pictures really encapsulate the love.

Meals

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What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?

This is something I am working on. It’s just my husband and I, and both of us prefer not to cook. I grew up eating a lot of boxed mac&cheese and frozen pizza, while he grew up with a dad who grilled pretty much every day. We both are kind of picky- him more than me- and that makes it somewhat difficult when it comes to planning dinners. I’d say three meals we will both enjoy at home are:

  • breakfast for dinner (eggs, bacon, toast or a bagel)
  • tacos (usually ground beef, but sometimes I do shredded chicken tacos)
  • spaghetti with cheesy garlic bread

Tuesday Thoughts (5:55 edition)

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I try to start my day with gratitude, and when I do this I always find myself going to the first moment of the day and being thankful for our bed. My husband and I get to wake up with a roof over our head in a comfortable, warm bed next to each other every day- and this is something I will forever be grateful for.

I am grateful everyday when both my husband and I make it to and from work safely, as I learned at a young age how impermanent life really is. This entire experience is temporary, which is both terrifying and relieving. It’s terrifying because everything we have grown to love here is simply temporary, and we have no idea how long any relationship, job, or life will last. It’s also relieving for the same reasons, because when we are in the depths of darkness and struggle, we can stop and recognize that this is absolutely temporary.

We’re allowed to change and make new choices. If we feel stuck or unmotivated, we have the ability to move on from people, places and jobs and move onto the next opportunity life brings. If you’re upset with your habits and how you spend your day to day life, write it all out and look at what you want to change. I’m writing this as I walk on my treadmill, because I want to be the person who cares about moving her body and being healthy.

When I think about reasons to workout and to eat better, I always am thinking about my future self. I’m someone who wants to become a new mom in her 30s and I’m also someone who wants to feel physically and mentally well, and I know that moving my body and eating healthier will help with all of those goals. I’m just trying to stay in the mindset of doing the things that my dream self would do. Writing, working out, connecting with friends, and eventually becoming a mom and figuring out the balance of it all.

Sending love to everyone on this lovely Tuesday. From what I have seen online, between today and tomorrow Pluto is entering Aquarius. Pluto has been in Capricorn since 2008, and boy have I changed a lot from 2008-2024. I’m determined to take advantage of this astrological shift and focus on my personal goals and my wellbeing. I deserve to live the life I dream about, and I can start taking steps to do that today.

Trust My Instincts

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Do you trust your instincts?

The older I get, the more and more I am learning to trust my instincts. I still have a lot of work and unlearning to do from my childhood, as I basically never learned how to trust myself. When you’re constantly scrutinized by one parent and also continuously hovered over by the other one, it makes it a little hard to gain any self confidence. As I continue to grow, I continue to give myself evidence that I truly can trust myself.

Friday // Full Moon

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Good morning! Today is a great day to stay grounded in your energy and intention. The full moon is here, it’s Friday, and you get to choose how you feel today.

I personally am feeling great as I type this in my warm bed. I’m gonna get ready for work here soon and after work I’m meeting up with a friend for a late lunch! I’m excited to catch up with her.

This full moon I am really leaning into faith in my angels, but also in myself. I have the ability to create the life I desire- I mean I’ve literally done that so far! I often find myself hiding behind limiting beliefs and unhealed wounds from childhood, but I am actively embracing my shadow self and working to shed light on the darker parts of me.

We’re all humans, we all have parts of us that we have been ashamed or embarrassed of, but hiding them away and trying to ignore them won’t make them go away. We have to acknowledge our pain and shame, and give ourselves patience and understanding for who we were.

Everything in your life has led you to this moment- be sure to honor it all.