life: October – month in review

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Guys, I’m in a rut. Been feeling burned out and uninspired. I need to figure out some things and move forward, but it’s taken a toll on my creativity and mood.

A few good things to keep me grounded:

I received a new tarot deck, which was a lovely surprise.

I bought new shoes (They’re burgundy tieks and I filmed the unboxing).

I discovered Lune Innate‘s Reiki ASMR videos (these have been invaluable recently).

I upgraded my point-and-shoot situation for an upcoming adventure.

There were some lovely, spontaneous dates.

On the other hand…

My low-buy was a bust. With the holidays coming up, I need to remind myself to stick to my budget.

 

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video: a chatty life update

Where have I been? What’s going on with the channel? Life, writing, and more, in a chatty update.

 

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video: July – August 2019 empties

My cats jingled more than ever during this recording… apologies in advance. Microphone batteries being shipped as we speak…

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  • NOW Super Enzymes
  • VitaFusion Melatonin gummies
  • Thayers Unscented Witchhazel Toner
  • Alba Acnedote astringent
  • Brandless Green Tea Shave Gel
  • ACURE Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
  • Andalou Naturals CannaCell Happy Day Cream moisturizer
  • Hempz Age Defying body lotion
  • Johnson & Johnson’s Cottontouch baby lotion
  • Aveda Cherry Almond softening shampoo
  • Farmacy Honey Potion mask
  • LUSH Snow Fairy body wash
  • Nest Midnight Fleur eau de parfum
  • Sally Hansen InstaDri
  • Brandless gel pens
  • Stabilo fineliner

 

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video: off the shelf – what I read in August

And I’m back! More books, more mini reviews 🙂

 

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the view from Sunday: lazy, productive day

Trying to get back to a regular routine after a few weeks of unscheduled life. I’ve noticed  that I get particularly depressed during the summer, especially when it comes to staying productive and taking care of myself. It’s too hot and it makes me miserable. It’s the first time in a long time that I’ve stayed home for most of the day and just lived.

Tidied, vacuumed, meal-planned, and worked on the current draft.

I even burned a candle.

Feels pretty good.

life: August – month in review

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Guys, it’s been a MONTH. And we’re only 9 days in. But first, a recap of August…

Made some progress on the rewrite. Not as much as I’d like, but maintained a relatively consistent schedule.

Read some good books. Didn’t finish others. (video on Friday!)

Booked a flight for a November trip to California (yay! Non-work related vacation!).

Started “running” again (running for me looks more like intervals than steady state runs).

The rest was kind of a blur. Too many migraines.

 

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if you are able, donate

I live in South Florida. I’m equal parts relieved and saddened by Hurricane Dorian’s track – relieved that it missed us, saddened by the tragedy in the Bahamas.

If you are able, donate.

HeadKnowles :: Hurricane Relief :: #Dorian (GoFundMe)

If you’re in SoFla: How to Help the Bahamas (NBC6)

 

On a similar note, the Amazon is burning.

Here’s one way to help: WaterThruSkin – Aid Bolivia

 

Climate Change is real. People can’t “just move”. *steps off soapbox*

video: off the shelf – July 2019

What I read (and didn’t finish) in July.

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video: writing and living with chronic pain (a followup)

In which I sit down and blather on about trying to write with chronic pain, and how the heck you’re supposed to get on with work when you can barely think (?!).

Also, my sense of time is the WORST. In the video, I say I posted on this topic a year ago… friends, it was 2 months ago *facepalm*

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video: The F*ck It Diet review and response

Settle in friends, this is a long one..

I noted in my June “off the shelf” that The F*ck It Diet triggered all my triggers: my history with diet culture, body image, fatphobia, doctor avoidance, and more…
Here, I break it down, share what I learned, my current struggles, and the very real realization that I still see the fat girl I was when I shop for jeans.

Also mentioned: how the Whole30 screwed with my head, and how having hypothyroidism affects my perception of wellness vs. dieting.

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