Five Simple Things (November 17)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This display.

We love Stranger Things in our house and this Halloween display was in our city. Of course, we knew exactly what it was - whoever made this did a great job recreating Max listening to Kate Bush as Vecna tried to possesses her.

2. This moment.

Skylar had his bottom wisdom teeth cut out this week. I was on the fence on whether to take any pictures or take any videos of him after the procedure, but he told us beforehand that he wanted to see himself and what he says. Apparently, a lot of people talk nonsense and babble on about how tiny things upset them. Well, needless to say, Skylar was upset that he didn't have a stack of papers and a bucket of pens to write down notes. He then started talking about his horse "Blacky" and he was going to make him a millionaire. It was funny, but I couldn't help but feel sorry for him for the pain he was in.

 

Once we were home I set him up in his own area downstairs and let him sleep. He slept most of the first day and then watched movies and cuddled with Hardy. 

3. This doggy.

He has been a trooper this week and we love the way he loves us.

4. This muffin.

I made homemade blueberry muffins this week and they were delicious. This last one was all that was left after everyone grabbing one on the go. We all have been slowly picking away at it, but I finally ate it and savored the moment.

5. This window.

I love the way the sun comes through this window in the morning. We have rearranged rooms in this house and this room is now a study/office space. When I go into the room to start my day, it's nice to have some sunshine beaming through while I work.

One more thing: (trigger warning)

This bad boy was in our bathroom this week and it is the biggest house spider I have ever seen inside. I grew up in the country in the south and tarantulas are everywhere there, but they never were inside our house. This one scared me because it was sitting on the edge of the sink about ready to jump. I'm not afraid of spiders, but he did give me a startle. Skylar quickly scooped him up and set him free.

Positive affirmations this week:

Don't forget your breathwork: 

Breath in FOUR seconds>>>>Hold for SEVEN seconds<><><><><><><>Out for EIGHT seconds<<<<<<<< Repeat THREE times><><>< This method helps with stress, helps with falling asleep, and helps with anxiety.

Have a nice weekend.

Five Simple Things (November 10)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This mug.

I purchased this mug this week at Starbuck's. I have been needing another larger tea mug and this one is perfect. I am loving the fact that it is recycled ceramic, too.

2. These boxes.

The Mighty Nest Mighty Fix this month and last month. October's box came a bit later than normal, but I am glad it came at the same time as this month's, because both were filled with some great items. The November box had reusable towels to help lessen the burden of paper towels. I have been using recycled paper, paper towels, but I would love to break away from them completely. And this shower lotion bar is amazing! I can't wait to use it all winter and through to summer. It is rich, creamy, and hydrating, which is always a plus.

I also want to point out that Mighty Nest sends their products in environmentally-friendly packaging and I love that I can reuse a lot of what they send for my own gifts, or packaging in boxes I ship to family and friends.

3. These tags.

This week Skylar and I went to have lunch with Jeff at his aerospace plant and there is an automated lobby "robot" that takes your picture and asks multiple questions about you before being allowed anywhere on the property. It is new to us, but seems necessary. Jeff has been with the aerospace industry for over 20 years and this plant was recently purchased by new investors. The changes are so different than before and we think it's a good precaution to keeping the workers safe while on the job. The only complaint we have is, the dates on the machine are way off. ☺

4. These subscriptions.

Kinder Beauty and Kiwi Eco Box came this week for the month of November. I absolutely love these boxes. I miss Yogi Surprise, and I feel these kind of make up for it a bit. My favorite product in the Kinder Beauty is the eyebrow wax from Jazmine Beauty and the eyebrow grooming brush from Laruce. My favorite products from the Kiwi Eco Box this month is the Lily's Hazelnut Milk Chocolate bar and the Morning Coffee Soap from Latika Beauty.

5. These "shoes."

I convinced Jeff to go to the store this week in his large monster house shoes. Jeff and Skylar both have the same house shoes and I think, when they wear them, it's hilarious. We are still laughing about him wearing them into the grocery store. ☺

One more thing:

These are called Birds' Nest Fungi. I found them on a piece of old wood from our Adirondack chairs we brought from Arkansas that didn't hold up to the Oregon rains. I kept the back of them to use in planters and these Birds' Nest Fungi found a home. These fungi aren't poisonous, but aren't edible.

Positive affirmations this week:

Drink you selfcare and stay hydrated. Here are ways to help you do that.

1. Add frozen berries-(blueberries, raspberries, squeeze of lemon, mint, etc.)

2. Eat water-rich foods-(cucumbers, watermelon, lettuce, zucchini, melon, strawberries, tomatoes, etc.)

3. Eat chilled soups and drink smoothies-(broths, blend veggies into soups, electrolytes, coconut water, etc.)

Have a nice weekend.

Five Simple Things (November 3)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This dinner.

We had a nice dinner this week at The Old Spaghetti Factory. We love that the building is an old train station. The interior is amazing, too. It was a good night.

2. These coppers.

We found these copper pots this week at an estate sale. We had plans to use them on the bus as we travel, but after looking them over, we aren't sure. They are going to get a good cleaning, but we are on the fence on whether to use them or not...

3. This costume.

Skylar dressed as Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park this year. I helped bring his character to life with a small photoshoot. I even gave his flare a bit of "flame." Skylar loves paleontology and loves dressing up in costumes from 80s and 90s movies. Jeff and I just love it!

4. This achievement.

I finished another degree this term - 𝌭Prelaw/Human Resources𝌭. It's been a hard road to get to, but I am so proud of myself. Honestly, I'm lowkey ecstatic about it. I worked hard for this and this makes number three of my goals, so now it's time to relish in the accomplishment, take a breather, and onto the next goal.

5. These things.

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, and we love to put on a good show. For several years we used to decorate our house from one corner to the next. Over the years though, we have toned it down and downsized a lot of our things for each holiday. We stick to the basic now, but of course, I can't pass on some Halloween flair for our costumes. These candy corn socks and knife hair clips were part of my costume this year.

One last thing:

Our poor pumpkins are not having the best week. The good thing about these little guys is they will end up in our garden next year to live on. We never throw our pumpkins away. We always sow them back into the pumpkin garden boxes. We have pumpkins growing in there each year from over the coarse of five years. We bury them deep enough so that they will make it through the hard winters here.

Positive affirmations this week:

A few tips to start new routines.

1. Daily 5-5-5-5-30-10 (five pushups, five squats, five lunges, five crunches, 30 second plank, 10 minute walk in place)

2. Work on your posture whenever you find yourself slouching.

3. Work up to drinking a gallon of water a day (128 ounces), or half your weight in ounces a day.

Have a nice weekend.

End of October 2023 (1 Second Every Day)

 

Five Simple Things (October 27)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. These socks.

I'm always cold, and these socks were just what I needed to find this week.

2. This kitty.

Always cuddly.

3. This swag.

Stickers and magnets we found this week at Halloween Town.

4. This progress.

Slow, but steady progress.

5. This game.

Hardy definitely wasn't afraid at summoning the skeletons from his past. ☺

One last thing:

It's been storming all week this week and we decided to spend it constructively and do some painting in the house. We painted another room and fixed some small dings and bangs along the baseboard. As we were painting thunder was clapping in the background. Skylar and I both thought it was a moment to remember.

Positive affirmations this week:

12 things to remember:

1. The past can not be changed.

2. Opinions do not define your reality.

3. Everyone's journey is different.

4. Nearly all things get better with time.

5. Judgements are a confession of character.

6. Overthinking will lead to sadness.

7. Happiness is found within.

8. Positive thoughts create positive things.

9. Smiles are contagious.

10. Kindness is free.

11. You only fail if you quit.

12. What goes around comes around.

Have a nice weekend.