Hello there! It’s been a hot minute since my last post. But I’m sure you can agree that there’s a lot going on around the World and in our own back yards. Yup, Covid-19 bka CORONAVIRUS! Did you read that in Cardi B’s voice?

As an empath times like these just suck. They truly do. I feel all of the sadness, anxiety, etc all at once or different points of my days. I’ve had to pull out my crystals and carry them in a satchel and keeping them close to my heart. I’ve been laying low, staying indoors except to go to the market (when absolutely necessary) or to go to my father’s house (I am his caretaker and that’s also my paying job) and doing what he needs and sitting at a distance from him. My son only goes outside to play with us, or if we go to the local lake just to walk around. I am thankful for that little spot of ours. I brought both he and his dad along yesterday and they loved it. Here are some pictures from our afternoon there:

Adrian captured this picture w/ the help of his dad.

Some local dogs and their owners were strolling. Don’t worry, we kept our distance.

I’ve been keeping myself (my brain) busy by painting, drawing, reading, studying about spirituality, homeschooling (mentally draining! And reminding myself that it’s okay! This is new for both Adrian and I) his classroom goes virtual as of 4/14. Right now it’s “Spring Break.” I have also been working out at hone and joined in on an April 5lbs a week challenge via Instagram. And since I’m on the subject, I erased the app from my phone and only go on via the web browser because (never fails) every time I’ve had enough of that app I always have something pending via IG when this happens—-I feel overloaded by emotional and to be 100% honest with you? I just don’t want to see what everyone else is up to. I don’t want to know. I really don’t. Overall my emotional state and mental health is not where Id it like it to be. But I’m not wallowing either. I’m being gentle with myself. Trying to shut out all of the outside noise and keeping myself centered and grounded.

Oh! I developed a stye yesterday after the stroll around the lake 😑. So that’s that lol. How have you been?

Love & Light, Cin.

In my last post I shared that Sundays are just for me to chill and relax. I work 6 days out of the week and other than the help and support from Joe, we manage to keep the home clutter free and clean. It took a lot of time, and a lot of letting go of things that no longer worked for us. I donated all of the clothing that Adrian outgrew, and I do this whenever he outgrows his things. There are no plans of having another child, but I still have the clothing and items that mean a lot me. Like, his coming home sleeper, a few pairs of shoes and things like that. The same was done with my clothing and shoes. I cant forget about makeup! The amount of makeup that I got rid of made me proud! Now the items that I own, I use! And that is the point. Why have palettes and palettes and never use them? Waste.

One of the last things that must be purged is my office’s closet. Its where I keep my seasonal shoes, and jackets, and handbags. Amongst other things. But it’ll get done. Until then, I tackled the smaller closet that is next to the main floor’s bathroom (our home has two full baths, one on each floor) which is where my makeup trunk was being stored, and some other beauty items of mine.

I decided to hit up my local Michael’s arts and crafts store and purchase this cart that I’ve been eyeing for years now! I originally discovered a similar cart I Ikea when my good friend Valeria and I went. She went there specifically for this cart and I fell in love. I don’t know why I didn’t get it then? But, its mine now. And in a cute color!

Rose gold! I’ll admit that when I set foot inside of the store, my mind was set on the mint green color. BUT my gut insisted that I opt for this one. And I am glad that I did because…

My makeup trunk and the cart were meant to be together : ) These were the items that I had to relocate from the close to the cart:

Top level is my makeup trunk, second level is where the palettes that didn’t make it into the trunk belong, the blue makeup bag is where my everyday makeup brushes are. The third level is where I have my essential oils and room spray and pretty faux flowers gifted to me by Valeria : )

This makes things easier for me. I keep it in my office which is next to the bathroom, and wheel it in and out when I need it. Practical and visual stimulation lol.

Love and light, Cin.

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