Good morning and happy Tuesday! It is such a happy Tuesday. Why? My favorite person, Miss KATELYN HENSLIN is in town! We have grown up together so there will always be this sense of playfulness between us. I always feel better with her around.
Since graduating college, I resisted “growing up” as much as I could. I have matured, sure, but I tried my best to not rush to the next stage of life. Time moves fast enough, I don’t need to help it along. There have been contradictions, like being so ready to marry Jordan before he proposed but once he did, I felt way too young to be married. I know I wanted it, but all of a sudden, I felt like my life was flashing by. I obviously got over that quickly and am happily married, but I still joke that I was a child bride.
This is not anything new to me. I have always been one to be outwardly childlike. My high school graduation award was kid-at-heart and I brought my favorite stuffed animal to pose with for the photo. It was an easy choice, it was a giant moose named Bean.
Then, in college, which must have been 2015, I was working at a coffee shop (S/O Blooming Grounds) and my then-boyfriend came mid-shift and asked for my keys because he forgot something in my car, but he put a giant stuffed dog and a diet coke in there for me to find after work. We named him Stanley. We sill have him.
Life is heavy enough as it is. I’m just trying to stay young.
Weekly Report -
R: Reading -
I read the most wonderful article this week in the L.A. Times - Feeling Drained? Here’s How To Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder. This piece is just so sweet and I have been feeling drained, so it was a nice pick-me-up. Nothing is really that serious.
It explains the “awe” state and how it is the center of childlike wonder. We’ve grown and have responsibilities now, but like the article says, “staying close to my playful childhood habits has made it easier to access awe.”
Playing is important. “Mothering yourself” is important.
E: Eating -
The reason I found the article discussed above is because I’ve been feeling drained - shocking. HOWEVER, unlike weeks past, I did not let it affect my eating habits (well it did a little but we still made it fun). One word: ramen.
Tommy is to thank for my newest hyperfixation meal. I won’t go into too much detail, but this Tik Tok explains how to make the best, less lazy but still lazy ramen ever.
P: Playing -
I got the sewing machine out again! I can’t show what I’ve made yet (they’re gifts to certain subscribers :) ) but after a long run of smaller crafts, it’s nice to work on something big again.
O: Obsessing -
My dad reads the news on his phone every morning and he was staying with me this past weekend and over coffee, he turned his phone to me and showed that there was an article about “hurkle-durkle” which was a newsletter topic weeks ago, and it just meant so much that he remembered that.
R: Recommending -
Adopting dogs! Jk, but not really.
I got a small group of puppy lovers (wasn’t hard) to attend a PUPPY YOGA CLASS put on by Safe Hands, the rescue we got Cooper from. All the puppies there are up for adoption.









But this little fella, named Gunner, absolutely stole my heart. He wasn’t around me the whole class and right at the end, he came and crawled right into my lap and fell asleep. We’re not in a place to get a second dog at this time, but if we were, it would be him.
JUST IN CASE anyone is in the market, here is his adoption information. I love him and you will too.
T: Trying -
I’ve been focusing my attention on staying present. I am one to be……spacey…..so it’s been good practice for me to keep my mind from wandering too far and just enjoy where I am.
Original Words -
You Are Here
I point at the map with conviction "You Are Here" The trails lead every which way It doesn't matter which one I take It'll lead me where I should be
Journal Prompt -
I think about my inner child often (thanks to therapy) and I’ve found a lot of peace in it. This week’s journal prompt is going *DEEP* and it’s to write a quick letter to your younger self. Share memories and add your adult perspective. Try to explain anything you were curious about when you were younger. It’s nice. I’ll do it as well.
Yesterday was this legend’s birthday! Happy birthday, Dad. I’m so thankful for the wonderful weekend we had together and that I get to be your daughter.
Alright, that’s all, folks! Until next week. XOXO
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