If You and I Had Coffee

If you and I had coffee...

We'd meet at the Starbucks located in Target. I'd order a Venti Strawberry Açaí because it's spring, and I'm in the mood for something that reminds me of warmer weather. We'd take our drinks and do something dangerous...look for things to buy at Target. 

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I'm a little disappointed because I realized that I haven't really shared my weekly Happy List on the blog. I hate when I say I'm busy, but it's true. And I know I will be even busier the next few weeks...actually, the next few months. Raphael and Michael's birthdays, Spring Break, many school-related events are coming up, etc. 

As I think about my one little word for the year, I realize how fitting it is. I chose "work" for my word for the year, and my goodness, have I been working and staying busy. 

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I have so many plans for my creative projects. I look forward to working on my Project Life album and making layouts for smaller albums and notebooks. I'm also excited to start working on more 6x8 full-page layouts. 

I've received packages from Paper Person Shop, Studio Calico, and Ali Edwards for various projects. However, I'm so excited to put my Week in the Life kits from Ali Edwards to good use.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I have been reading so many books. I just finished reading Over My Brother's Dead Body, Chase Andrews, by Piper Rayne, and I absolutely loved it! It's definitely one of my favorite reads of the year so far. I'll have to share a full review soon.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that yesterday was a hard day. It was the anniversary of my baby brother's death. Usually, March is a hard month for me, but this year the grief that always comes during this month wasn't as intense or brutal as usual. I don't really know how to feel about this. However, the actual day was somewhat hard because I didn't know how to talk with Mami about Mike and her feelings about what she went through. 

We did end up talking, and it's so strange how every year, I learn a little bit more about what happened on the day Mike was born and died. After getting off the phone with Mami, I sobbed. I could tell her heart is broken, and I'm sure it will always be broken. I cried for Mami. I cried for Mike. I cried for my older brother, older sister, and baby sister because we never got to meet Mike. I cried because I am still so angry and heartbroken that Mike is not here with us today.

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that I'm glad we were able to catch up. Things are slowly starting to feel "normal."  I'm getting used to my schedule and adjusting to the time change, so I'm feeling good. I hope you finish the month on a good note. I can't wait to catch up with you again.

What would you tell me?

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Until next time...

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