March Goals

Happy Monday! Can you believe that it's already March? I'm a bit late with this post, but better late than never...right? I've been really stressed out and focusing more on house hunting, so I haven't really been focusing on blogging as much as I'd like. 

Last month was a tough month. I'm so glad that it's March, even though March tends to be a hard month for me as well. We didn't really do much in February, but it felt like the longest month ever. Lately, I've been reflecting on the past year, especially since everything shut down in March. It's strange thinking about how much has changed in just a year. Sure, things usually change in a year, but this time the differences are so significant. 

Anyways, I'm rambling so let's get to my monthly goals and have a little recap on my goals for February. 

Recap of February Goals

• Read 5 books: I read so much in February. Reading was a big part of my self-care routine in February, and it definitely comforted me.

• Try 2 new recipes: This was a fail. I have no excuse, although I'm sure I can come up with one.

• Drink more water: This was also a fail. I'm disappointed with myself. 

• Complete my December Daily travelers notebook: This was a fail. I'm not even sure why I didn't complete this project, especially since I have been making layouts and working in my journal.

• Complete the first month of Ali Edwards' One Little Word class: I completed the first month! I probably would have finished February's prompt, but unfortunately, some supplies that I ordered for the class still haven't arrived yet, so I could not even work on the prompt. It's been really frustrating because I really wanted to work on the class.

• Complete 2 Skillshare classes: This was a fail. I really need to put a reminder on my phone and also write this in my planner.

• Publish 1 personal piece on the blog: This was a fail. I have so many ideas on what to write but just wasn't motivated to sit down and type anything.

• Complete the latest Here: Five Things e-course by Liz Lamoreux: I'm considering this a pass. I completed most of the prompts. The ones that I didn't complete were due to me not knowing how to interpret the prompt. I think I didn't complete about three of the prompts. I may go back to those prompts and try to complete them, or maybe I'll switch the prompts up a bit.

March Goals

• Finish reading 2 books that I didn't finish last month

• Read one of the books that I have to review soon

• Complete 1 Skillshare class

• Complete my December Daily travelers notebook

• Complete the One Little Word prompts from February 

What are your goals for March? How did you do in February?

Thanks for visiting!

Until next time...

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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Saturday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. All Better by Katie Kadan

2. Finally finding Rizos Curls at Target

3. My Inner Sky by Mari Andrew

4. Spring(ish) weather

5. This post by Matt Haig

6. This layout by Adrienne's INKlings

7. Julimakesthings videos on Youtube (check out her Instagram here)

8. My family 

9. Papercrafting and memory keeping

10. Aero chocolate bars

What made you happy this week?

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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. Good news related to house hunting

2. Working on this layout

3. And also this one

4. Warm weather (It's beginning to feel like Spring)

5. Working in my sketchbook/journal

6. Avoiding toxic people and taking care of myself

7. Dreaming of home decorations and goods

8. Shipping notifications 

9. Iced coffee

10. Using my older Freckled Fawn kits

What made you happy this week?

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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. My realtor

2. Cinnamon Dolce lattes

3. All. The. Pastries.

4. Peanut M&M's

5. Target

6. This Project Life layout by Anja Wade

7. Lasting Lover by Sigala and James Arthur

8. These words by Toni Morrison 

9. Trying new recipes (I made gumbo!)

10. Ice, cold water

What made you happy this week?

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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week

Happy Friday! Today I'm linking up with Charlotte, Lindsay, and Beth for their weekly happy and grateful list link up.

1. Cuddles with my sons

2. Up by Cardi B

3. Streets by Doja Cat

4. New crafty supplies

5. Valentine's Day themed cupcakes from Smallcakes

6. Hazelnut Empanadas/Pies 

7. WandaVision

8. Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino from Starbucks

9. New books

10. Me time

What made you happy this week?

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If You and I Had Coffee

If you and I had coffee...

We'd go to a little coffee shop and try some new pastries. I'd ask how you've been. I'd apologize that we didn't get to meet up in January. It's a new month and a new year. I can't believe that it's already February. Just like 2020 felt like the longest and shortest year ever, January also felt like the longest and shortest month. However, I am so glad that it's finally 2021. 

If you and I had coffee...

I'd ask you how the new year has been treating you. I'd tell you that I can't believe that I was panicking about turning 30. It wasn't so bad, and it didn't hurt! I might not have been able to celebrate like I thought I would, but I still did my usual traditional birthday celebrations. I definitely enjoyed it, and I'm glad that I did, especially since the next day was the United States Capitol storming. Don't even get me started with that. Seeing everything unfold on TV really messed with me for a few days after that. I was definitely not in the mood to celebrate as much after that. I am beyond disgusted, disappointed, and angry at what those terrorists did. 

If you and I had coffee...

I'd ask you what your current favorites. I'm currently loving WandaVision. I loved the I Love Lucy and Bewitched vibe and tribute throughout the first couple of episodes. I think it's so cool that each episode was set in a different decade. I also love Cagaster of an Insect Cage. This is an anime, and it's a fantastic one. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where giant insects eat people, and people turn into insects. I don't know why I do this to myself, especially since I hate bugs, but whatever...as I've said, it's a great show. I really hope that there's a second season. 

If you and I had coffee...

I'd tell you that house hunting is so stressful. We decided to try again, but it's even more stressful now, especially because of the pandemic. I've heard many times that you shouldn't fall in love with the first house that you find and let me tell you, it's so true. We found the perfect house. It was renovated, was in the school district that we want to stay in, has a wrap-around porch and spacious rooms...it was simply perfect, but we weren't able to get it. We're still on the lookout, but at least we have a much clearer picture of what we want. We will be meeting the realtor again, so wish us luck.

What would you tell me?

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Until next time...

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February Goals

Happy Tuesday! Can you believe that it's already February? I swear January went by too fast, but I also felt like it was so long. Last month was amazing. I celebrated my 30th birthday, and as usual, I celebrated all month long. It was definitely a month of reflection and self-care. It was so needed and left me feeling hopeful.

Now that it's a new month, it's time to check out my new goals and how I did with my January goals.

Recap of January Goals

• Read 5 books: I read 24 books in January! Some of these books were novellas, poetry collections, graphic novels, and novels. 

• Finish at least 1 book that I didn't finish reading in 2020: I finished two books that I didn't finish in 2020. I finally finished reading Rise by Heather MacKinnon, which shouldn't have taken me as long as it did. It was a decent read. I finished reading Wicked Liar by Faith Summers on January 1st, but I started that book on New Year's Eve 2020, so I'm not sure if that really counts. 

• Try 1 new recipe: I did try a new recipe. I made spicy chicken tacos, and they were so good. 

• Drink more water: This was a complete fail. I've been drinking a lot of hot chocolate frosts. I really need to do better with this goal. 

• Complete my December Daily(ish) travelers notebook: I didn't finish my December Daily travelers notebook, but I did make a few travelers layouts. 

• Complete the first month of Ali Edwards' One Little Word class: I'm annoyed and disappointed with myself. I didn't complete the first month's class, but I did work on it.

• Complete 1 class on Skillshare: I completely forgot about this goal. I need to put this in my planner so I'll remember to take a class or two.

• Publish 1 personal piece on the blog: This was a fail. I really wanted to post something, but I felt like I had too much to say and didn't really know where to begin. I wanted to publish something about turning 30 and life in general, but my mind was just all over the place. I might still post something about my birthday now that I feel like I've had enough time to reflect on that milestone.

February Goals

• Read 5 books

• Try 2 new recipes

• Drink more water

• Complete my December Daily travelers notebook

• Complete the first month of Ali Edwards' One Little Word class

• Complete 2 Skillshare classes

• Publish 1 personal piece on the blog

• Complete the latest Here: Five Things e-course by Liz Lamoreux

What are your goals for February? How did you do in January?

Thanks for visiting!

Until next time...

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