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Five Simple Things (July 14)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This sunlight.

The morning sunlight always brings in rays of light that make my morning a bit more bearable. My mental health has been dipping lately, but seeing little glimpses of things that make me happy always help me get through just a bit longer.

2. These lights.


This week we got a good look at the Northern Lights across the horizon. It wasn't much, but it was still neat to see them in the distance.

3. This view.

Blue skies and cooler temperatures are always a plus. This week our heat finally let up and we could actually be outside long enough to do things without sweating buckets. Hopefully, it sticks around awhile and we get some relief. I know the plants and animals could sure use a break, too.

4. This moment.

I've been doing a lot of my work sitting in my new chair this week, and Eleven has to be right there monitoring everything I do. She really loves to be near me and we girls need to stick together. I am enjoying working in my chair rather than my desk, but my desk will soon be calling my name. I wish I could find a desk chair that's a recliner, because I would probably never leave my office it that were the case. 

5. This lid.

We have been on a mad hunt for the lid to this water bottle for about three months and after cleaning out the hall closet, there it was. For some reason it was dropped in there, or kicked in there by mistake. We have been using a small paper cup as a "make-shift" lid, so we are glad that we finally located it. These are such great water bottles, too. They are five gallon square bottles that stack on each other for better storage. We use them on our water cooler at home, and with an electric water pump when on the road, or camping. We have seven five-gallon bottles and two three-gallon bottles. We have this water dispenser and the best part is, it's on sale right now, too.

One last thing:


During our grocery trip this week and man was signing and offering copies of his children's books he wrote. His name is Will Robertson and his drawings remind me a lot of Calvin and Hobbs. He signed both copies for Skylar and he was such a nice man. Casey and Kyle are his book titles and you can find out more about him and his children's books here.

Positive affirmations this week:
And some days you just won't want to get out of bed or do anything. It's about progress, not perfection. Mental health doesn't pick and choose the best convenient time to visit you and it surely doesn't hit you on days that you can schedule in. What we have to do is focus on the good days and tap into those times when the days get bad. We aren't seeking the most perfect outcome here. What we are seeking is a little bit of positive progress that we can be proud of ourselves for. That, my healing friend, is the progress you want to remember, and the progress that you deserve. You can do this! 🌈


Have a nice weekend.

A Night at the Movies

 We went to the movies this week and watched the new Indiana Jones movie "Dial of Destiny." We have always been fans of the Indiana Jones series and this latest movie we were excited to see, because Harrison Ford still has all the same vibes as the first Indy movies. Our local movie theater is an old one, but still a good one. Jeff told us that when he was growing up he and a friend would sneak into the back of the theater and watch all his favorite movies. They recently upgraded the projectors, but some of the older decorations and lighting are the same. We like how small and less crowded it is on certain nights. It's nice to be able to watch a movie without 100 other people around you making noise. We just love it and it's great memories for Skylar to remember when he is older.









Five Simple Things (July 7)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This moon.



We took a drive to Waldport this week to check out the beach there and to also see a good/different view of the Full Thunder Supermoon. It was such a good call and the Supermoon did not disappoint.

2. This camera.

Last week I mentioned a camera I was trying for on eBay that was being sold by a Japanese camera dealer. Well, I won the bid and here it is. Film cameras are one of my favorite things and I can't wait to take pictures with this beauty.

3. This dig.


Skylar and I loved these dinosaur excavation eggs. It's a clay that you break apart with water and the provided chisel and keep digging away until you reach the dinosaur inside. It took us about 15 minutes to break through the clay egg and we had a blast. We dug out the Saurolophus and the Triceratops in our eggs, and the guide that comes with the kit shows all of the dinosaurs you could excavate. They are sold in a large pack, but are totally worth it. The brand is Thames & Kosmos and they also have other amazing kits and experiments for kids.

4. This area.

We set up an area near the front window in the front area of the house for Skylar to work on his college homework and study. He had been able to focus more on what he needs to focus on, and keeping a television out of this area has been beneficial for us all. It's more of a study, reading, and "serious" area now with all of the distractions taken out. We got room dividers to separate the area, as well, and we all think it looks great!

5. These subscriptions.



Kiwi Eco Box favorite item this month was the cotton buds. I love the wooden sticks they are on and the fact that they are 100% biodegradable. The Might Nest Mighty Fix this month is bug repellent in a spray and towel form. The smell isn't overwhelming and it's DEET-free, which is always a plus. For the Kinder Beauty Box this month, my favorite product was the Botanical Hydrating Moisturizer. Since having my breast surgery in 2020 I have been staying constant with applying moisturizer to my scars. Not only does it make their appearance less noticeable, it makes them hydrated and less itchy, too.

One more thing:

 
I signed up for Threads and so far, I am liking it. I'm not sure how many more social media sites we need, but I think I am good for now. Threads is a nice calm social site, though. If you are on there, too, let's connect. @lifeataswellspace.

Positive affirmations this week:
If only I had this advice in a positive way when I was growing up. It's important to work on yourself before bringing anyone else into your life. I have instilled in my son the things that weren't taught to me at a young age. I tell Skylar that your education and future matter more than a relationship right now and to trust the process. What's meant for you will come when it's time for you. Don't rush anything. Life is not a race. If I had any advice to give, slow down, because once it's done, it's done. You can't have a do over and the more we rush it, the more we miss out on. Self love is so much more important than other people's love. You can't love others if you don't first love yourself. You can do this! 🌈

Have a nice weekend.