I loved you, July. I mean, I could have stuck with just double digit heat rather than the triple digits, but I have enough friends in Arizona to know that we should really just be content. And August will bring us, if anything, hotter weather. I’m trying hard not to crave the crisp autumn air. Do you remember what that feels like? Walking outside and thinking “whooo! Better bring a jacket next time!” as that breeze cuts through your cotton tee and scatters the fallen leaves. Wait, is that pumpkin I smell? My basic white girl is showing.

Good

• Reese is doing so well with bottle-weaning. I think we’re gonna try out some small cups soon. Like CUPS. Not sippy. Regular ol’ cups. Gonna be a disaster.
• I go through cycles with Pinterest where I only use it for specific things – like a new piece of clothing I bought that I want outfit ideas for, or an upcoming project – then when I don’t look at it for months and think it’s stupid – then when I’m checking it all the time and finding tons of great stuff that inspires and motivates me. I’m in that phase right now and it’s wonderful.
• I cleaned out 3 closets this week! All of the D.I. detritus is still just sitting in the hallway, but hey.
• Sonic’s Real Lemonade Slush is sour AF and so so good
• Tomorrow I’ll be dressed in costume at a midnight release party for a Harry Potter book (kind of). I did not think that was a sentence I’d ever get to say again.
• In two weeks we’ll be back in Disneyland with my family! My whole family!

Bad

• I haven’t worked out in forever. When the weather was milder I was at least walking around the park a couple of times a week even if I wasn’t hitting the gym. Now I’m too hot and lazy to do anything.
• I have a lot of feelings about this election. I may need to blog them, just for the emotional and mental release. Basically it’s a dumpster fire.
• Our family dog, Blade, who we’ve had since I was in middle school, isn’t doing so hot. He’s very old and he’s lived a very good, long life. But it still sucks to see him decline into poor health and realize we won’t have much longer with him. Best dog ever.
• The Fall of Taylor Swift has been hard on me. I love her. I will always love her.

On My Brain

• I am itching for a hair change. But I don’t want anything that will require more work or maintenance. I’m spiraling.
• A friend invited me to a Cookbook Club – they pick a cookbook each month and everyone makes a recipe from it to share and discuss. I’m intimidated by this, as someone who is not very good in the kitchen. At the same time, it could be a great way to practice and learn. Plus y’all know I’m a sucker for social groups and clubs.
• I am really disappointed in Planned Parenthood with this whole CTR thing. Utah is not crazy about them, and I believe they need more support. I support Planned Parenthood and think they do important things (read: not just abortions), and I would like to see them improve their relationship with conservative and religious Utahns. This was an epic and tasteless step in the wrong direction. It confirmed the thoughts and fears that all conservative Mormons have about Planned Parenthood. 🙁 I’m glad they’ve backed down, but I fear the damage has been done.
• How much work is too much for me? I’m not sure where my line is, or when I need to draw it. I have had a few meetings this week to discuss upcoming freelance gigs and projects, and while I’m very excited I am also wary of my mom priorities. I chose to quit my job for a reason. But I also want to buy a house. Idk.