the Weekender

Happy hellos and a whole lot of randomness from my house to yours. And Happy February! It’s the month of spreading love and eating lots of candy. Well, sort of.

Miscellany:

1. Winter Blues have been kicking my butt. So, I’ve been binge-watching a whole lot of Gossip Girl. Haha.

Okay, okay — I did do a few things here and there. I did have a couple of coffee engagements, did some laundry and housework, ran a few errands, and did a little crafting here and there, but other than that… Gossip Girl.

2. The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl! Need I say more? Haha. I’m super excited for them and hope they break a new record. Woo-hoo.

3. Are there any thrifters in the group? I found this to be an interesting read and may start revisiting some thrift stores. It’s been a minute, but you never know what treasures you’ll find.

I’ve also been doodling on my iPad a lot more. I love creating abstract black-and-whites, which I then color. Would you like to see one?

4. Soap Nails. Do you know what they are? If not, Glamour Magazine UK says they’re trending. Yay, or Nay?

I feel like I’ve been wearing this trend for the last year, haha. This Illuminating Nail Concealer is my ride-or-die, and I think it fits the bill.

5. In the Weekender (#144), I shared my two words for the year — gentleness and reflection. I didn’t mention that I am focusing on self-care this year, too — Kelly’s year of self-care.

One of the things I’m going to do is therapy. I’m currently looking into finding a Christian counselor. I’ve been putting this off for far too long, and it’s happening this year.
I also called and canceled my Hormone Therapy. I’m going to finish my current Rx of estrogen and already stopped taking the progesterone. Once the estrogen is gone, I’ll wait 6-7 weeks and have bloodwork done for my OBGYN. I’ll continue taking vitamin supplements because they do help. I know I’m post-menopause, so I’m praying the end is close, and the Lord gives me strength. Anxiety seems to be my greatest challenge.

6. Guess what? I’m back on WW (Weight Watchers). I know. I probably sound like a broken record at this point. 🤦🏼‍♀️

I started two weeks ago and have lost 3 pounds. The first couple of weeks are the hardest, for sure. However, I also know that it’s going to be a little harder this time around, with menopause and all.

I’ve been walking daily, too, hoping to make some lifestyle changes. Slow and steady.

7. Since my last Weekender, our community has had an HOA meeting. Thankfully, this year’s meeting was much less dramatic. Last year, I got a little heated, along with several other attendees. It wasn’t my finest moment. Blushing.

Anywho, I’ll be serving for a third year.

8. New Seint Releases! This week, a Winter Collection, Apres Ski, was released from Seint with brand-new products: Mascaras, Lip Gloss, Lash Comb, Brow Gel, and more. If you’re on the hunt for something new, take a looksy.