Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

Rocky Start to the New Year

January 11, 2021

And hasn’t it been for us all? Seems like 2020 just keeps rolling along. It’s going to be awhile, I think, before we can actually exhale and feel like we’re in a new year.

My Christmas was okay except for the gas leak on Christmas – no joke – Christmas DAY!! So we had no heat or hot water until that was fixed three days later and then had to wait an extra day for it all to be turned on by the gas company due to a snafu on their end. It was not fun.

That week was also the week my mother’s health starting to decline and she passed away a week ago. It’s been a rough go with funeral arrangements, the wake and funeral, and my siblings and I beginning the process of going through mom’s stuff. It’s all so weird and surreal and I can’t even begin to process it all.

And two days after my mom passed away, we had major house repairs due to all the gas lines under the house needing to be replaced (think old and rusting out). We went an alternate route and we couldn’t be happier. It’s the beginning of a long process that we may or may not finish but at least it’s started.

On the flip side, cleaning up my mom’s house (and the plumbers trying to get to places with my stuff in the way at my place) has made me realize that I need to work on my own messes for my kids’ sakes and my own comfort. So, it’s back to my 3X5 card system and decluttering this year.

I also decided to streamline my skincare system and get some actual advice through a newish company called Hello Ava. It’s like Stitch Fix in the fact that it’s a computer algorithm to determine the products you need. However, unlike Stitch Fix, you also get a chat with someone from their company to walk you through your recommendations and explain how to use the products. I was lucky enough to get Kathleen who is one of their main estheticians and who is also close to my age. So far so good – I’ll keep you posted.

And I’ve lost weight since last August for a total loss (so far) of 11 pounds! My pants are starting to fall off which means I’m going to need some new things soon. Of course, it’s easier said than done since we’re still in covid season so I’ll probably just grab the belt I have and make do until I can find something online or get out and try stuff on again.

SO, I think that’s all my updates. I need to also make writing a priority for this year and I’d also like to post one picture a day on Instagram as a review of the year, and scrapbooking, blah, blah, blah. Of course I’ve made those statements many times before but maybe I can really make them happen. Remember – Do or do not – there is no try. Thank you Master Yoda.

Happy New Year everyone – let’s do what we can to make it a good one for ourselves and those around us. Cheers!

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Rocky Start to the New Year

January 11, 2021

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