1) school year is done. I've been able to go to our regular Mass time at our regular parish with Matt the past TWO Sundays. Glorious.
2) Summer youth planning includes, but not limited to, a week of day trips for the HS students to different churches and fun places, and third straight year of Vacation Bible School for the incoming K-8.
3) Just applied for my passport this past week. Hoping that visiting my brother will come to pass. Will be my first time out of the country.
4) I bought a skirt for $5 from Amazon (I'm not an online shopper, but I had a $10 Amazon gift card). It is my favorite article of clothing. I think I've been wearing it nearly once a week since I bought it.
5) I like my summer wardrobe significantly less than my winter clothes. At least my office attire, anyways.
6) We recently celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary. Olive Garden and opening night of the Han Solo movie was how we celebrated.
7) Concerning the title: I've been mulling over vulnerability and the role of the internet. There are so many good articles out there where people really share their deep struggles so that whoever is reading can benefit or at least know that they aren't alone with whatever the struggle is. Vulnerability demands trust, and the way some people (aka not I) can so gracefully open up about topics so intimate and inspiring floors me. I remember mulling for a long time before mentioning infertility here on this blog that I think maybe three people in total read. I don't think I've ever mentioned it on Facebook. I think maybe one Instagram post I have alluded to it. I suppose it depends on the traffic of the website/social media, intention of the poster (inspiring others versus emotional dumping into the void)... That being said, I ask your prayers as I find myself facing an onslaught of anxiety issues. I'm seeking the help I need mentally and spiritually. The thing that gives me the most hope is that Grace builds on nature.
Bonus! 8) you might remember in my last 7 quick takes about my skin care debacle. Update: I bought some okay regerist. $20 for a 2oz bottle... good grief! I have not been super impressed. My cheeks especially are still very red and (maybe more than before) dry. After this bottle is out I will probably try plain coconut oil, but I also read a cautionary article that coconut oil can clog pores (interestingly, same with hair, that hair can absorb the oil and then not absorb water, leaving it more dry than before). Still, I think I will give it a shot and make sure to wash my face by the end of the day. I DID buy a facial soap cleanser that I have started to use once a week, just to give it a good deep clean.
