musings | vol II
a little bit of this and a little bit of that
growth in winter
Some of you know that I’ve been trying my hand at housing and loving a Fiddle Leaf Fig. These finicky trees are temperamental and can be referred to as “treenagers.” They are definitely not a leave and water when it shows signs of thirst. So I bought one off of Facebook marketplace and ordered a book on how to care for them and have learned now through the seasons that I have to pay attention.
Before Christmas I came downstairs one weekend to find that my husband had left a very yellow and brown leaf lying near the trash can. I kind of freaked out knowing that this could be a sign of bad things to come. It got my attention and I started inspecting her a bit more often using the tricks I had learned for watering. What I didn’t know is that the drier air indoors with heat in the winter can dry up the soil faster and she was starting to show signs of distress. This resulted in my watering her a bit more often.
And just this week, there were new signs of growth. A new baby leaf is popping up. It was a reminder to me of the need for checking in to our needs. There are seasons where even the slightest adjustments in our self care and/or development can help foster growth in seasons of drought.
january
I don’t know about you but this past month kicked my tail. I hit the ground running the second week of the year and it has been non-stop ever since. I always forget just how intense January is. How was yours? Was it the same?
GLP-1s
I’ve debated sharing about this here and I may expand more in the future, but after three years of working diligently with a doctor, nutritionist, and wellness coach along with consistent lifestyle changes and no results (actually weight gain instead - a whopping 14 pounds to be exact) I finally caved and started on Tirzepatide. I experimented with Semaglutide three years ago but it made me incredibly sick and I saw very little results. To say I was leery of trying another option is an understatement but if I’m honest, I was beyond frustrated and my weight loss was getting worse not better.
I’ve been on them since right after Thanksgiving and the weight is coming off slowly, but I have lost 12 pounds. I instantly saw a difference in my inflammation and the food noise is almost non-existent. I’ve also noticed less of a desire for alcohol and my clothes are starting to fit better. I generally feel less swollen. Thankfully, side effects have been minimal and I’m so grateful to finally see something that is working - since all the natural changes didn’t.
There is so much judgment around these meds, which is one reason I’m sharing. We are learning a lot about what these drugs can do and they are helping so many people including myself. Oprah recently shared a podcast that provided a lot of great information and if you have been curious about these meds or quietly questioning people’s choices to use them, I encourage you to take a listen.
dePop
In my quest to organize and clean out I have found myself with clothing and shoes that I need to get rid of. I donate a lot but my daughter just turned me onto this resale app that has seriously been super easy to use and I’ve already sold several pieces. If you are interested in what I have for sale, feel free to stop on over and if you are looking for a platform to do the same, it’s worth a shot. I’ve definitely enjoyed it more than Poshmark and I feel like I actually make better commissions off of it as well.
sadies
My Charlotte had her Sadie’s dance this past weekend. She took her boyfriend, Matt, and I thought she looked quite stunning. She really has the best hair!
As I sat curling her hair helping her get ready I was reminded to savor the moment. It was one of those afternoons where I was feeling a bit rushed - trying to help her, workout, get dressed before Matt and his mom stopped by for pictures and I was feeling a bit annoyed. Not at her, but the lack of time. And then I stopped, paused, took a breath and reminded myself that the 45 minutes it took me to do her hair would be THE thing I would remember and savor in years to come. Guessing I’ll have many of these moments in the next couple of years with the kiddos finishing high school.
January’s theme really was one of reminding me to pause long enough to live and enjoy life’s moments. It’s hard to do in seasons of busyness but I’m grateful for the reminder. What is life teaching you lately?