The weather this weekend was supposed to hover around zero degrees. The sun was out and a bit deceiving. We happily enjoyed a Saturday with no plans. No plans meaning we didn’t even leave the house. I stayed in my pajamas all day. We cooked breakfast, read books, drank coffee, started a puzzle, did some chores, watched Game of Thrones, made grilled cheese sandwiches with apples & roasted carrots and then went to bed. If that isn’t what January is for, then I don’t want to be a part of it.
Other than a weekend of no plans, here are the random things on my brain right now.
With the insane dryness in the air, I’ve been extra good about following my skin care routine each morning and night and adding in a little extra moisture when I can. It’s brutal this time of year. If you haven’t taken your skincare quiz on Beautycounter yet, make sure to read this post. They have a special offer going on until Wednesday. You can also stock up on my two winter essentials – this body oil and this body lotion.
I lived my whole life without having a sinus infection until last week. They suck really bad. I will say that I used the Instagram questions feature for the first time and you were all so helpful. I was taking the wrong medicine (you want the behind the counter stuff) and that was pointed out quickly. Also, I learned about the hot washcloth over my face, a new use for peppermint essential oil and my mom told me I need a beach vacation. I’ve also eaten more soup in the last few weeks than the whole year before combined.
As soon as I saw that the Patriots made it to the Superbowl this year, I checked out. I’m ready for something different. But honestly, I haven’t really been into football this year. I don’t think I watched a full game after the Vikings game we went to in the fall. Maybe I’ll watch for the commercials… or maybe not.
I’m trying to find the right compartment in my brain for the things I see online that anger me. I can’t ignore them, but I can’t get sucked into a constant swirl of this kind of activity. It fuels me and reminds me why I have to keep donating and educating and speaking up, but it is a quick spiral into a dark place.
I’ve been loving everyone’s reactions to the Marie Kondo Netflix show. I haven’t even watched it yet, but I live for getting rid of stuff. Finding new homes for things is so fun (although sometimes time consuming). I’m so excited to sort though our things over the next few months and find all the things that need to spark joy for someone else.
And that blood moon last night? I didn’t stay awake to see it turn orange, but I did stand outside for a few minutes last night and soaked in the cold air and the brightness of it. I don’t usually read into the meaning behind the stars and the moons, but the idea that this is a time that you gain perspective about your soul’s truth is fascinating. I read this article first and then 100 more.
We are just two days away from our trip to Mexico. I’m so excited for a few days of sunshine and warm temperatures. I have a list of to-do’s that include giving myself a pedicure and digging out my summer clothes tonight and I’m not angry about it.
