We're nearly halfway through October and it still doesn't feel like Autumn yet. There have been a few odd days that felt like sweater weather, but I'm so excited for it to stay 60 degrees and below! Until then, I'll just have to make my own autumn ambience. This has been the first week in a while that I haven't dreaded, and although my routines are anything but consistent, I'm finding ways to be flexible that I never knew were possible for me.
I've been slacking in the self-care department because there's not a lot of time and energy that I could invest in myself. My kids have been sick on and off since school has been back in session, and with a series of unfortunate events set in motion at the beginning of the month I've been hypervigilant most days. While it's keeping me productive with restless energy, it's draining as well. I'm finally getting my sleep cycle back on track though, and I've got a fresh new haircut that has taken loads of weight off my shoulders (literally and figuratively). I'm starting to embrace a brand new attitude of qué será será! Although it's due in part to things being resolved faster than I expected, thank the good Lord! October didn't begin how I imagined it should have, but I will strive to end it on a strong note!
I've got a free trial to Hallmark+ this week, so I'm watching all of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries. My emotional support show this month as been The 10th Kingdom—I've watched those episodes many times over the last couple of weeks. I’m also getting back into Once Upon a Time.
In a few weeks I hope to have finished the last two books from my Autumn TBR list: Wildwood Magic and The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel.
Shakira is always playing, especially this close to the start of her tour! However, I'm also enjoying listening to 90's playlists on Amazon Unlimited. Those songs take me back to a simpler time and have offered a bit of an escape from my stress levels lately.
I was needing a new washing machine, but thanks to the wonderful Mothers in our family, that need has been met! I do need to hydrate myself though; something about stress makes me forget to drink anything. If only it would make me forget to eat then it may be useful for at least a little something!
I would really love to buy my concert outfit, but I have a feeling I may have to pass and just attend as the regular version of me (with a few awesome bracelets, that is!)
I am very much looking forward to seeing Shakira in concert next month! There's still so much to do beforehand. My daughter and I are making friendship bracelets for the three of us girls to wear, we will need to finalize our packing list, and make sure we're concert day ready!
I plan to hit the craft stores for more beads for the friendship bracelets I'm making with Evie, and there are some fun things for the kids coming up since it's Halloween season!
I am loving that I have people who I can count on in my life. Things have been next level awful lately, and I would not have been able to make it on my own. These amazing people have lifted me up and offered a helping hand in my time of need. One day, when my children need me, no matter how grown they are, I'll remember exactly what it felt like. I will never make my children feel like they're a burden to me if they reach out to me for help. And I never want them to feel afraid of coming to me when they need something.
I am missing the days when my head wasn’t full of worries, when I had more joy than fear. Nostalgia is hitting me hard this year!
Be back tomorrow with more Blogtober!
