Good day beauties! Here we are again, another month just ticking right on by. At least we are heading into the warmer season. Sunkissed skin and wind blown hair. Sounds so lovely, doesn't it? Of course, there IS the sweating, sticky, humid moments but hey, its better than frigid and buried in snow! It is, right? Lets just say I prefer balance and not extremes. Anywho...
So, in relation to my Pretty Little Pick Me Up's, which I needed a few this month for sure, I am going to keep this entry short-n-sweet so we can get back to enjoying the great outdoors!
May was a busy month and (for me) had a bunch of endings and new beginnings. Finally we were able to see winter officially stay behind us and the blossoms of spring fully present! Even those like me who suffer from allergy sniffles and itches can not deny the absolute beauty in the first bloom of (my favorite) our local magnolia trees. They smell delicious and look divine, a bright white and splash of color fading from vibrant to cotton candy pink along the petals. They do not last long but during their fleeting appearance, the magnolias make even the harshest of winters seem ages away.
Then enters the lilacs. Another favorite of mine, although this year seemed to come and go so fast I was unable to even snap a picture. Mom has two little trees in her yard that we like to clip from and bring indoors to fill the house with what i call "natures perfume". We decided to leave what few flowers bloomed on the trees this year. The violet puffs were here and gone and now all that is left are the green leaves. Still pretty though. Thank you mother nature, for at least giving us a quick glance.
So we came, we saw, we left. Mid month we flew (i use that term loosely seeing it took as an added extra 3 days on a 4 day vacation) to Folly Beach, South Carolina. The trip hit snag after snag, leaving us stranded in Washington overnight, hotel and transportation costs rising above plans, and finally arriving in Charleston exhausted but thrilled to be in the presence of palm trees and family! We spent 5 amazing nights (supposed to be 4 however the good ole airlines messed up not only our flights there but also back again leaving us stranded in SC an extra day too...this time we didn't care so much though) soaking up the sun, skimming the waves, devouring the local delights and relaxing with our loved ones. It turned out to be a fantastic adventure we hope to be on again soon!
Since the second half of May brought a few tears and some emotional reflections, I found myself looking into new avenues of where to put my hard earned (and soon to be non existent) flow of income. I had decided to move on from the job Ive had this past year and truly take care of my needs. Physically, mentally and emotionally (which of course always means spiritually as well). I have decided, with the loving support of my beautiful W2B, that there is much needed healing to be done within this self of mine. I will be patient with life and allow opportunity to seek me out instead. Certain perspectives need adjusting and views need clearing in order to see (and feel) myself once again. I have not disconnected as much as maybe closed my eyes for a bit or dimmed the lights, however it is time for illumination. Lightness. I adore my life and the blessings in it, therefore i plan on using my time and energy more wisely in order to truly say "thank you" for it all.
In the spirit of cutting corners or simplifying just a tad (for the time being), I am putting BirchBox on hold (along with cable tv, Dunkin lattes and eating out...as much). And lets be fair, there will still be lattes! ;) However there are some Pick Me Ups that can be gone without...and our little brown box delivery will be one of them. Of course, there is still the need for a few "Prettys" which for me consist of a few basics. Among these are my ELF mineral makeups, my like-spa-experience haircare (the must have trio: Pureology Hydrate shampoo, Aquage Uplifting foam and Kenra 25 hairspray) and the skin essentials that include Aubrey Organics and Alba products and sunscreens. Following right behind these essentials are my scent candies: Pacifica Island Vanilla roll on and Young Livings Stress Away roll on(with lime, vanilla and lavender). I love to smell delicious!
One thing that can make a tighter Pick Me Up budget smile are unexpected freebies! Ordering from ELF often does this to a gal and my last order was no different. After ordering the summertime face essentials (a warmer toned spf mineral powder) and a warm shade of gloss, i received their bonus gift of their Baked line that included 2 Baked bronzers, 1 Baked blush and the Baked eyeshadow box. They also threw in 3 brushes. What lovely friends I have at ELF! I like to imagine they know me well and although we don't speak as often as we would like, we send one another gifts from time to time. Darlings!
In the spirit of cutting corners or simplifying just a tad (for the time being), I am putting BirchBox on hold (along with cable tv, Dunkin lattes and eating out...as much). And lets be fair, there will still be lattes! ;) However there are some Pick Me Ups that can be gone without...and our little brown box delivery will be one of them. Of course, there is still the need for a few "Prettys" which for me consist of a few basics. Among these are my ELF mineral makeups, my like-spa-experience haircare (the must have trio: Pureology Hydrate shampoo, Aquage Uplifting foam and Kenra 25 hairspray) and the skin essentials that include Aubrey Organics and Alba products and sunscreens. Following right behind these essentials are my scent candies: Pacifica Island Vanilla roll on and Young Livings Stress Away roll on(with lime, vanilla and lavender). I love to smell delicious!
One thing that can make a tighter Pick Me Up budget smile are unexpected freebies! Ordering from ELF often does this to a gal and my last order was no different. After ordering the summertime face essentials (a warmer toned spf mineral powder) and a warm shade of gloss, i received their bonus gift of their Baked line that included 2 Baked bronzers, 1 Baked blush and the Baked eyeshadow box. They also threw in 3 brushes. What lovely friends I have at ELF! I like to imagine they know me well and although we don't speak as often as we would like, we send one another gifts from time to time. Darlings!
Now we are swiftly headed into summer Pick Me Ups, which as far as were concerned have a whole lot to do with the food we eat and the nature that surrounds us. Be ready for the next couple monthly updates to be full of flowers and foodporn (i stole that one from an awesome new found blog I'm following called This Rawsome Vegan Life, full of gorgeous food and smoothie pics...foodporn)! Go check out her pics alone, they are well worth the trip. We have officially begun our local CSA pickups (Common Thread) as well as the Farmers Markets so our counter tops and giant wooden bowls are adorned and overflowing with fresh healthful goodies. We will be taking advantage of the warm yet fleeting months ahead by filling our plates with whats in season and enjoying many dinners together in our cozy outdoor oasis.
Happy Summer to you and be sure to grab a lettuce wrap and meet us by the water! Lovely wishes!
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