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My Life Thus Far
2016-06-23 08:26:52 (UTC)

It Was All Good

There was nothing about today I feel the need to complain about. It was all good. Even work. Which everyone knows I often find challenging, and not in the good way.

Last night was a rough night for me. In a way I don't mind at all. Zephyr spend a good portion of the night laying on my chest, purring. Which, when I'm away is wonderful, but when I'm trying to sleep... well, it makes it tough for me. All I could focus on is how fortunate I feel to still have him here. How thankful I am that he's making such great progress, and how proud of him I am for fighting this so hard to stay with us. His work here isn't done. I still need him. So, if he wanted to sleep on my chest, purring like a diesel engine, so be it. It was worth every bit of lost sleep.

Despite what felt like a sideshow had dropped a bus load of weirdoes off at VS, it was a good day. It seemed like I kept getting the strangest characters, one after another all morning. I'm so glad I got off at 1:30pm. Even with the inexplicable challenge of colorful people, the day went by fast.

Since my birthday is tomorrow, and nobody knows what I like better than me, I went shopping. H&M, Sephora, REI, and Target. I didn't go crazy. Mostly just a few clearance items and a couple new lipsticks, but it felt nice to be able to buy something for myself and not feel bad about it, or that I was blowing needed money. I know Snookums will want to take me shopping tomorrow, too. Which is why I didn't go crazy.

The kids and I went on a hike this evening after dinner in downtown Bainbridge Island. I took them to Emmy's Vege House (since Snookums liked it so much). They did, too! Kiki went crazy over whatever it is in the golden rolls that gives it it's hearty/creamy texture. Almost like it's got mashed potatoes inside, but I know it isn't that. The flavor is different.

I digress... We did the loop at Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve. I'd taken dad and Snookums, but not the kids. They had a blast climbing rocks, playing lakeside, and taking pictures with the panda mural. My most favorite thing about summer is being able to take fun day trips without having to worry about getting home by a certain time to pack lunches, do homework, shower, etc. I know it would be a similar scenario if I homeschooled, but I just can't. Summer will have to do.

I gave myself a little birthday spa treatment right in our bathroom. After our hike, we went to Central Market and I picked up what I needed: soap, witch hazel, cotton balls, and something I haven't tried before - seaweed. They actually have a bag of wild seaweed harvested off the coast of main. It's dried and stuffed into a bag that comes with a giant mesh teabag. Kind of like a loofah material. The idea is to experience some level of detox and to impart minerals into your bathwater. I'm not sure when I'm supposed to feel more detoxed, but my skin feels lovely. I even made my bentonite clay mask with the seaweed water just in case it is the holy grail of skin care. So far, so good. I'm feeling smooth. I even dyed my hair! It's called cinnamon blonde, but it doesn't look terribly blonde on me... maybe a touch, but that's to be expected because I won't lift my hair first. If I bleached my hair I could dye it any color and it would be so much more obvious when the color changes. As it is, a few people might notice it's a uniform shade of red, but that's about it. I don't get much fan fare about my hair color. I need a professional who's more interested in coloring than cutting. Someone who can lighten it in a way that doesn't destroy my curl pattern. I know it's possible.




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