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.
Your summer youth plans sound like so much fun! And that is such an awesome Amazon win. I'm not really an online clothes shopper either, but last summer I got a $13 swimsuit off of Amazon that I promptly fell in love with and wore a ton (something I was not expecting, as swimsuit shopping has always been a stressful and overwhelming experience for me).
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! What did you guys think of Solo? We saw it on opening weekend and really enjoyed it. I'm not a big Star Wars nerd by any means, but I found it entertaining and liked seeing various events form and impact Han Solo, especially keeping in mind how he is in episodes 4-7.
I think for me it was just distracting having someone who wasn't Harrison Ford be Han... I thought the movie itself was good, and when I could focus on the plot and not the character it came together well. I really actually liked Qi'ra's character!!
DeleteLots of prayers and love. Do what you need to do to help yourself.
ReplyDeletePrayers, Chels. I'll remember you when I offer up sacrifices.
ReplyDeleteI love online clothes shopping as long as it is free shipping/free returns...which seems to be getting more and more common. Currently on the hunt for a swimsuit, ugh.
#5 made me laugh. I like dressing myself so much more during the warm weather, whether it's casual or work attire. Funny. Although I will say I do better in winter since the advent of leggings and boots, but still....
Hang in there, girl.
I think my thing with summer clothes is that they tend to be more "clingy" and ivI' discovered that I do not like clingy/fitted clothes...does that make sense? It may just be something with women blouses, or the blouses I currently have. The perks of winter sweaters and other tops is that they tend to have a looser fit. And same, I love me some boots and leggings and scarves!!
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