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Still doing winter here. I don't know why I keep thinking that I'll just wake up tomorrow and it will be spring?! I shoveled the driveway this morning. (Again.) This is almost a daily occurrence. I pretend to hate it but it's actually so awesome. I love the accomplished feeling that comes along with getting something practical done and getting sweaty in the fresh air. Yes!
How to know you live in the arctic: You carefully consider the amount of traction that your chosen footwear is equipped with when walking out the font door. (I caught the lower half of my reflection in the mirror that the kids knocked down in the entryway.) It's winter yo. Layers of thick cotton tights, wool socks, knee high boots, undershirts, heavy sweater dresses, maybe a sweater on top of the sweater dress... and a coat always (I hate wearing coats). I feel limited. Tips on looking feminine & professional in the snow? How about we just bring back the sundresses and flip-flops?
When it's this gray outside I have to have little touches of luxury or bright spots of cheer that make staying inside not-so-bad after all. I've been adding Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Soap, lavender essential oil, and a squirt of almond oil to my bath every night. Mmmmm.
This was a tasty lunch all week. I usually make a batch of something on Sunday that I can eat Monday-Friday. I left out the spelt berries and just used the quinoa. You should try it! I'm attempting to add some movement back into my life because I want to feel strong and fit again. I weigh more now than I did last year, or the year before... but guess what? I feel sexier than ever! I never expected that. The way I see myself has changed. When I look at my body in the mirror I see my best friend. "She" (my body) has given my heart a vehicle for living and loving. "She" has created 4 incredible humans and fed them exclusively for a cumulative of YEARS. "She" has taken me on all kinds of hikes and swims and has helped me to experience incredible beauty and pleasure. I'm done talking shit to her every day. I'm learning to love her in all the different (even softer) shapes that she may take. I'm so thankful for the people in my life that have helped my thinking in this area. Acceptance feels nice. It changes everything.
I came across this blog the other day. As I've been considering how to do something I love while paying my own way around here I found these kinds of unconventional yet completely practical ideas inspiring. No excuses.
Speaking of...
I have been working so hard on updating and improving my childbirth classes. I'm so proud of myself! It's taking a lot of learning as I go... but I'M DOING IT! Yesterday I needed to resize a photo and after updating my operating system, subscribing and downloading Adobe Creative Suite, and watching several video tutorials, 5 Hours later I had the right size photo! Tedious but done! Look how pretty my business cards came out. I had them printed at Moo.com. The paper quality and matte finish are just what I was looking for. Yay me.
Okay my friends- just those random thoughts for now.