HELLO THERE HAPPY WEEKEND! Hi there! How is it already the end of July? Where did June and July even go? It's been a while since I posted, so I thought I would do a midsummer catch up. I think most people would agree that summer this year feels so different while amid a global pandemic. California is still under a bit of lockdown as COVID cases continue to rise; therefore, I'm staying home more than usual. My days look like taking socially distanced walks with friends at the beach or in my neighborhood, lots of reading outdoors, tons of family time, weekend hikes, game nights, and Face Timing with friends. How about you? What has your summer looked like so far? *This post contains some affiliate links which means I may earn a tiny commission when you purchase something I linked. You ... View Post

HELLO THERE HAPPY WEEKEND! Hi there. It's been a while, hasn't it? I haven't written much here for the last few months and decided to touch base with you. Sadly, my mom passed away almost four weeks ago.  As you can imagine, my life feels a bit upside down (and sideways, too). While there is peace in knowing my mom is in Heaven and we will be reunited one day, I miss her terribly. Slowly, I am emerging from the fog of grief and taking life one day (sometimes one hour) at a time. Many of us are currently experiencing loss in one form or another. You may not be grieving the death of a loved one, but feeling heartache over a canceled celebration, a rescheduled vacation, things in the news, unemployment, or the huge change life has taken due to a worldwide pandemic. Because it's such a ... View Post

HELLO THERE HAPPY WEEKEND! Instead of doing a regular monthly recap, I thought I would share some uplifting, encouraging, and fun articles with you. We are all dealing with life being different as we know it, and I don't know about you, but I would love to read some things to get my mind off COVID-19! I've curated some cheery stuff to bring a bright spot in your day ☺️ Enjoy reading! *This post contains some affiliate links which means I may earn a tiny commission when you purchase something I linked. You may read more about that here. HERE ARE MY FAVORITE FINDS THIS WEEK: FUN READS FOR YOUR WEEKEND 13 Things to Lift Your Spirits Right Now  Cabin Fever Board Game Ideas- what's your favorite board game? A virtual symphony- I loved this! A drone captures SF while it's ... View Post