More than half way through the month and half way through summer. Where is time going? Seriously.
This weekend I am working to plan out the rest of the month with blogging, in hopes of shaking my writers block, among other things. A week or so ago I had coffee with an acquaintance. She is a godly woman with a fire in her to do good. We met for a marketing consult. Before we got into the marketing talk she looked at me and out of no where, bluntly said “You just have to get over it. Do what you gotta do, but just get over it.”
So in part, how about I write a 5 on Friday post to catch you up, but to also write what’s on my heart. In order for me to “get over it” I need to begin to process. Writing is an outlet for me - so if you don’t mind and sad-ish post… This might just do my heart some good.
One // I am so incredibly homesick. I’m really trying to process this move. Less than six months ago we were putting all of our thought and energy into painting, packing and prepping our home to be sold. That in itself was a roller coaster. I am now 31, and while this sounds like a rant, please know that I am incredibly thankful… I’m living in my grandmother’s room over the garage. It’s hard to be someone who works from home when you are currently office-less. I find myself either working from her dining room table with the sound of an old clock chiming every fifteen minutes, my grandfather’s recliner with the sound of Fox News playing all day long, or upstair in a dark room, sitting on my bed. So not ideal - but I’m trying really hard to make it work for the next 6 months.
Two // Maybe I’m just exhausted or maybe this is really a good idea… but I’m thinking about starting a “Thursdays with Nana” series on the blog. Y’all can give me random questions or topics that I can slip into conversation throughout the week. Serious or silly. Let’s just avoid the topic of “The Little Couple” because that conversation can go on for hours and hours. I’m pretty positive she is the leader of their Virginia Chapter of their fan club.
Three // I really miss cooking good, clean food. It is hard to only have a fourth of my kitchen tools and even less cooking space here than I did in my house. I am going to try my hardest to continue with clean recipes for y’all. After a couple years of clean eating and tons of medical testing, I am finally beginning to get some answers. And as someone who wants to avoid drugs when possible, I am realizing what I’ve known all along… food is my medicine. I have never felt better than when I am on a Whole30 and filling my body with clean, nutritious food. In order for me to beat this chronic pain I must crack down on my eating habits. More on this in the coming weeks.
Four // Tomorrow morning, before working a beach wedding, my mom and I will be taking one of the “two cats” to the vet to be put to sleep. It absolutely breaks my heart (and the timing is seriously less than stellar.) Spitty is a sweet but sassy, awkward and independent cat. We will all miss her, but know that this is the right decision.
Five // My husband had to unexpectedly pack his bags last week and leave for military duties. Five more weeks until he comes back to Nana’s. Hopefully, fingers crossed, at that point our new home will officially be under construction!
Thanks for letting me rant. Thank to my friends who have put up with my tears, texts and my long phone calls recently. Come back tomorrow for Caturday Saturday - and don’t forget to leave a topic or question that you want me to ask Nana!
