November 6, 2018

Currently: October 2018

Currently October 2018

This month was punctuated by two weddings (one in Santa Fe and one in Pebble Beach!) and COOPER TURNING 10! Whew!!

October felt like a lot all at once. October brought up a lot of feelings, that’s for sure.

October was my 11th month without my Mom. A lot is being stirred up again as we make Thanksgiving plans. My Mom’s own mom died on Halloween and my mom was the same exact age I was when her mother died- 38. I remember where I was sitting in my house when my Mom told me the news about her Mom. We were about to go trick-or-treating and she was crying. Memories come back when you least expect it and this Autumn it’s happening more than ever as I feel my Mom’s spirit with me.

I know that November is going to have ups and downs as I move through the first year of grief. I’ve learned so much about myself and my family through the process.

LISTS

November 5, 2018

Intentions for the Week:

Happy Monday, friends!

This weekend was packed! It started with a sleepover with my brother. Yay for Uncle Ryan visits! We went on a long drive around Marin and saw all the places we used to visit as kids. It was the best. I also hosted a handmade holiday party at my house this weekend so all my energy this weekend went to that. I’m excited to share pictures with you soon. It was a fun event with a great group of women.

This week we must VOTE! Don’t forget. That’s the first thing going on my Intentions for the Week list. Hopefully, I’ll get back into the Meal Prep rhythm soon. When we have events going during the weekend, that’s the first thing to go.

Intentions for the Week:

Vote
Laundry
Exercise/workout
Wash car
Clean up house
Make kombucha
Make banana bread
Write down food in food journal
Make a recipe/take photos/edit
Invoice/Send 1099
Edit food journal/ order
Post Currently October 2018 post
Catch up on social media
drink more water (this helps)
track steps with my Fitbit
Car appointment!!! YAY
Send thank you notes
Paint nails
Clean out purse
Organize/sort receipts
Delete some photos from phone

Last Week’s Intentions:

~~unpack bags from~~ trip
~~laundry/organize bedroom closet~~
~~make kombucha~~
~~prep for~~ party ~~this weekend~~
~~clean up dining room table~~
~~clean out fridge~~
~~clean out wallet~~
trip ~~to the Post Office~~
~~recipe testing- broccoli~~
~~celebrate Halloween~~
~~invoicing /bookkeeping~~
~~catch up on social media~~
~~finish writing organizing post~~
~~write up Currently post for October~~
~~continue to write down food I eat in my food journal (it helps!)~~
~~drink more water (this helps)~~
~~track steps with my Fitbit~~
~~spend time with my brother~~
~~go to bed before 11~~ (did 4/7 days)
~~go for a hike/~~workout
~~follow up with Doc~~
~~have a date with my calendar~~
~~find the time to take my car in~~

Mantra for the Week:

Pump Jam for the Week:

You definitely get what you give, so give this week YOUR BEST!

Sending you well wishes for a smooth/productive week.

Sparkles-

Tracy

my everyday life, Photography

November 4, 2018

My Everyday Life: Week 44

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 44

On Halloween, Cooper was a greaser!

He counted 264 pieces of candy from his haul!

It’s good to see that there are other kids who love Garfield too!

LISTS

November 2, 2018

I LOVE LISTS

I LOVE LISTS:

Samin’s best tool in her beauty uniform is her smile.
iPads are definitely increasing tips.
Before/after photos of people who stopped drinking
Cat crashes fashion show.
The people who won at Halloween this year.
Fashion fails. Lol pandas.
Legit reasons to send food back in a restaurant.
I love Portland.
How the internet can make hate seem normal.
How chefs with their own food allergies make it work.
Apparently, I’m a cherry.
What working from home does to your immune system.
Save for next year: DIY fake blood recipe
Fun patterned coats: one / two / three / four
Cook Thanksgiving on a single sheet pan.
My dream is to paint my bathroom floor tile that I hate. This gives me some ideas.
How to manage seasonal depression.
Park me in front of this cake, please.
This home is so dreamy and comforting.
These paintings make me want to mix paint.
Robert Redford’s home in Napa is STUNNING.
Why you can’t stop eating Halloween candy right now…

around the home

October 31, 2018

How Can I Organize Cords?

The question I recently asked myself:

How Can I Organize Cords?

The problem is that I never have a cord or plug to charge my phone/battery/iPad when I need one. My cord organization is a mess and

I know that by bringing cords into different rooms I will:

lose the cord
forget to put it back
never have a cord and scorn myself for not putting things back where they belong in the first place

The first step is to figure out these answers:

Where do I need cords?
What cords do I need?
Can I make rules for myself to prevent disorganization from happening?
How will I uphold these rules and deal with routine maintenance?

HERE’S THE PROBLEM:

Hello, cord mess!

THIS IS MY SOLUTION:

LISTS

October 29, 2018

Intentions for the Week:

Happy Monday, Friends!

The Red Sox won the World Series! HOORAY. We spent the weekend away with family for a beautiful wedding in Pebble Beach and we’ve had company since Tuesday. It’s been a lot of fun, but truthfully I’m looking forward to a little introvert time as my brain needs to recharge with quiet after being around so many people. Hopefully, I’ll get a hike in this week. In nature, is where I feel restored. The biggest task is unpacking from our weekend away. SO MANY THINGS TO PUT AWAY.

Let’s have a date with the calendar and map out our Intentions for the Week!