Finally Friday #3
May 13, 2016
Mood: winding down
- The refi was completed last week and I’m still basking in the feeling of completion. FIVE MONTHS of work, finalized!
- I impulse bought a lovely purse at a boutique shop. Not a thing I normally do, but once in a while you spot something that fits your needs perfectly. All week I’d been squishing everything into an old wristlet that JuggerBaby has been using as a chew toy / teething ring, and idly thinking that I ought to keep an eye out for something more functional.This thought usually leads to nowhere but while running an errand with a friend, I spotted just the ticket: larger but not too big (too big is relative – I love “too big” normally because I like the possibility of carrying EVERYTHING I need), wristlet and cross body options, soft sturdy material, a good variety of pockets with safe places for my keys, pens, cards and even sunglasses. So pleased with it, I don’t even harbor guilt for buying it on the spot instead of deliberating for 4 years as usual.
- I finally understand what my fair skinned friends experienced in the harsh Southern California summers of yore. Instead of turning my usual peasant brown after a couple hours outdoors without sunblock (an accident!) I’m now peeling and feeling like I’m shedding my skin. I’m too old for these new, gross, experiences!Maybe instead of complaining I should be grateful it only took 5 days to hit the peel stage?
- My soul thrills for Hamilton’s Tony nominations. Loved this article on Leslie Odom, Jr. and will hope with everything in me that he renews his contract and comes to play in San Francisco and we get to go see him.
- We took a few days just for family time and I’m physically best but my soul feels rested. I had forgotten what that felt like.
- Samantha Cristoforetti, I doff my cap to thee. She wore the first Star Trek uniform into space!
How was your week? When’s the last time you were sunburned?
Good for you for snagging that lovely but perfectly functional purse, and good for you for taking a few days off for family time, too.
Sometimes, you need to take a break from all the “shoulds” and do something really nice for yourself and your family. (I know hedonists and impulsive buyers won’t understand this at all, but sometimes we non-hedonist/non-impulsives actually need encouragement to spend a little money and enjoy ourselves, without regretting it later, so I’m giving you a pat on the back: you DID it! š
You certainly know me š And thank you very much, I appreciate the encouragement!