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It's been 6 Months...

 ...since we have been home.

Summer came and went in a blur of birthdays, outings, mini-trips, and adjustments. 

Fall is almost over and we have found our rhythm now that Lana has started school. And by rhythm, I mean a vague sense of a daily schedule that allows for some curveballs. There is still a pandemic. There are still protocols to follow if any one (mostly Lana) is a "close contact" with positive Covid-19 person. So are schedule allows for possible quarantine situation.

Winter is coming (see what I did there, #GoTFans?). Holidays, family gatherings, cooking fun. That is what I have in store for our family. 

I spent this second half of 2021 investing in me. In my last post, I talked about hitting that Pandemic Wall. The post was mostly about the joy I found with music, which did/does help. I just needed more. 

When we returned home from Germany, I was back in my zone. I am back in a environment where I can navigate, where I can advocate for myself. I set some boundaries. I focused on me. Somethings were tangible. Spa days to pamper my body. Fashion pieces to elevate my look. Books to nourish my mind (or escape). Again, ticking all the self care boxes. 

Other things were not so tangible. I said No to things. I've told myself to "Stop" when my mind spirals. Whether it was a fear that I made some terrible mistake, or whether it was learning that someone in some capacity is not happy with me. I've told myself "Stop." I didn't make a mistake. I can't make everyone happy and THAT IS OK.

To be honest, that non-tangible investment into myself are the things that I am most proud of. It's taking me a long time to get to this point. It's been an eye opening journey and I celebrate the progress that I made. 

So what's next? 2022. What is the plan? Mindfulness, Create, not consume.

More about that later. Until then, take a breath, make a list, and do your best without burning yourself out. 

Love,

Jessica

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