Halfway through the week and wow am I already so over insurance! I’m realizing how much of my job is affected by outside factors I have no control over, so again I’m just reminded to let go and surrender since I have no control anyways!
Tuesday AM
blogYesterday was definitely a hectic day at work, so I’m trying to find a way to stay more grounded today. Just gotta set hard boundaries and just do what I can do. It’s so easy for me to get worked up and put these insane expectations on myself, and I have to remember to pause and stop being so hard on myself.
The Greatest Gift
blogWhat is the greatest gift someone could give you?
The greatest gifts are love and good health. Some can give love, but only I can work on giving myself good health. It wouldn’t hurt if someone gifted me high quality supplements so I could jump start the journey and not have to spend an arm and a leg, but I’d also never ask anyone for that. In this moment, the greatest gift would be someone paying off my car for me honestly! My lease is up in May and I am ready to buy it, I just would prefer to use someone else’s money of course LOL!
First Sunday in January
blogThe sun is shining, and I’m in bed soaking up the most of this rest I can before this busy’s week at work. Today is my brother-in-laws birthday, and we’re all having family dinner over at my in-laws place. Technically we will do a late lunch/early dinner as my husband has his first go-karting race of the season this evening! He races with one of our friends and I am hoping they can start off the season strong!
I’ve been trying to balance social media usage and I as much as I like making my reels and being on Instagram, I really think I need to just delete the app off my phone and take a break for a bit. I always notice when I return from a long break that I don’t have the same impulses to go click the app and scroll anymore, so I feel like that reset is needed. I can still be creative IRL as well as here on my blog.
It’s crazy how addicting social media is, and I am working on a creative project where I have a separate IG page for that endeavor, but I literally can just work on making content / posts from my iPad and then just login to schedule any posts, and log back off. I put limits on my phone for apps too, but I’m terrible and will just not listen to them so I feel like I just need a reset.
May everyone have a wonderful week ahead, and may we all remind ourselves that we are only one person and we can only do so much. We all deserve grace and the same respect and love we give to others.
Vision Boarding
blogToday I had a few friends over for a little vision boarding party! It was just four of us which ended up being very chill, and we all had a great time! I love making vision boards and just yapping w the gals while listening to a throwback playlist. It was definitely a great Saturday!
Friday Vibes
blogThank goodness it’s Friday! I am so tired, but just knowing I only have to get through today and it’s the weekend again is keeping me motivated. It’s the beginning of the year so I’ll be verifying lots of new insurances, but I will also be keeping in mind that I am only one human, and there’s no reason to stress when there’s only so much I can do.
Things are falling into place at work and I’m hoping by the end of first quarter we will have some great strides with our new front desk lead, aka my old manager! She’s only been at the office two days and I can tell how good this is gonna be- just gotta be patient per usual!
I hope everyone has a great Friday and upcoming weekend!
Relationships Prompt
blogWhat relationships have a positive impact on you?
My relationship with my husband has the most positive impact on me. Our relationship is the most impotent thing to me, and I am so grateful we have a healthy, happy marriage. We spent over a decade building the foundation, which has only brought more confidence and assurance.
I have wonderful friendships as well that are genuine and full of mutual support. Each friendship I have is very special and I feel loved in every friendship I have!
My mother and I have a great relationship as well, and we talk pretty much every weekday on my way home from work which I appreciate. I know she is my biggest supporter and loves me unconditionally.
I’m grateful for the relationship I have with my Grandma, although with her being a couple hours away I don’t see her as often as I’d like to. When we do chat and hang out, I always feel seen and heard.
My aunts on my mom’s side are also very fun and supportive as well. I also don’t see them often, but when I do we all have a good time!
NYE 2025
blog2025 was a wild ride for sure- full of many of highs and lows. Highs included new tattoos, celebrating birthdays and bachelorettes, midwest travels, and going to my first NFL game w/ my mom! Lows included recovering from my tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy/turbinate reduction surgery, finding out our cat Mushu has diabetes, and grieving the loss of loved ones.
Amidst all of the chaos that life brings, I still have the best life partner, loving family members, supportive friends, and I just entered my 30s in good health. I am so grateful for this wonderful life, and as I enter 2026, I can’t help but feel blessed.
Wishing everyone a happy new year- I hope 2026 shows us all how good it can truly get!
Monday AM
blogWell, it’s back to work after having a few days off. I’m feeling pretty good about it except for that we’re in a winter weather advisory right now so I’m just hoping for a safe, easy drive. My husband is off this entire week again and he did say I could wake him up to bring me to work, but it doesn’t look too bad out so I’m gonna let him enjoy his rest.
Political Prompt
blogHow have your political views changed over time?
I’ve started to recognize that people can get way too involved and make politics their entire lives and I am not someone who wants to do that. I know true change comes from paying attention to local elections as much as the major ones.
finding light in the dark 