I just realized I totally forgot to blog last week, as I pre-announced the topic would be "Things I Think I Got Away With Because I Have a Baby". It's partly to blame on something we in the industry call "mom brain"..so hows about we add; Forgetting to Blog to the list and I'll pull it out again if something remarkable comes up.
Speaking of remarkable, yesterday was my birthday, I rang in 23 years of life on earth! This week I've been gifting my self a lil' something something every day. I believe it's truly the best way to celebrate being born, it surely didn't take just a day to create a human. Imagine if we all got to celebrate from conception date to birthdate!
When I say lil' something something I genuinely mean lil, smaller than little, just tiny, "smoll" if you will, possibly even regular daily activities that I just proclaimed as gifts to moi. Nothing lavish or expensive but all very valuable to me and my life.
I started off with a shopping trip. I gave my self a small super affordable budget and set off to a thrift shop just walking distance from my house! It was the perfect time of day , the store wasn't busy and it seemed like they must have just gotten a good haul of things in. I got 2 gorgeous dresses and a track set for Julius. This was also the first time I've gotten myself a dress since being pregnant, so I was super happy I found something that fit my new body and my new needs! (eg. breastfeeding friendly neckline)
My next treat was a creativity binge. I finally got to making the adjustments to some clothing I had stacked up on my sewing table. My endeavours with clothing alterations are going so well I really feel like I can open my shopping size and gender limit. Anything with a pattern I like, that fits the season, I should be able to make into a personally tailored piece. What a treat eh! I also made myself a mixtape. Now... I drive in a vehicle without automatic locks, windows and ...no auxiliary input. So I make CD'S and listening to the same 12 songs everywhere I go. I appropriately named this disc "23".
(I'll post the playlist on my youtube channel)
One of the best gifts on earth is friendship and my Wednesday was spent in good company. Snacks and chats on a comfy couch with Julius, my good friend and my bae. I couldn't have asked for a better afternoon!
Finally the day of my Birth I had planned to get some photos developed from our maternity shoot than go check out the Hamilton Art Gallery. Neither of those things happened and I got duped by a parking metre. I just considered that all a surprise gift from the universe that came in the form of a little less learned; never be downtown during the lunch hour if you don't know your way around and you have a baby in stroller.
Today until the weekend-end I'll be in party mode!!
*que disco lights, bass and soul train *
Tomorrow we are throwing a soiree with friends , food and festivities. This will conclude my week of birth jubilations. Of course Sunday will be spent cleaning and helping the guests recover from their hearty party antics. I wish everyone reading could join in the fun!
But then again you can, enjoy spoiling yourself for a few days if you need to or want to. With simple and AFFORDABLE treats that remind you just how sweet you are!! Your favourite movie, some take out or book , enjoy some YOU time!
ps. Now that I'm finished my online biology unit, I'm harvesting some creative ingredients and getting ready to launch some more things that will be available for the public.
Until next week. Stay birthy <3
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