Life Lately

So, it's been a minute. 😀 We've actually had a lot going on this month. More dramatic than I would like for it to be. BUT we are getting through this season and I just needed to take some time away from a lot of things to get my head on straight again. I've actually written a lot in my journals and a few drafts on here that I just didn't have the balls to publish. For one, the story is not mine to tell...yet. And second, it's all still very fresh/raw for me. There were some things that I typed up, that had I published, I would not have been able to take back. So, instead, they'll just sit there in my drafts. Until I'm ready to let them go. 

For now, let me do a little catch-up post. During the middle of September, some of my family from Georgia came down for a wedding. I was able to see my cousin Omi and found out that she was expecting her first little one. Em was able to spend time with cousins that were her own age. And there was a lot of coffee, pan dulce, and good conversations. I've always said that my family getting together is one of my "happy places". But it can also be overwhelming and tiring when everyone has to be wrangled just to make a trip to the store. I wouldn't trade it for the world though. My family makes me happy.  

On the first weekend of October, Em and my dad ran a one-mile fun run. There was money on the line for her which was added motivation. But y’all, my little girl has the makings of a runner. Whether she’ll ever utilize it or not, that’s still to be seen. She can cover some distance with her long strides, and she can keep up a steady pace too. She and my dad were the first in their group to cross the finish line. They were doused in color and And I couldn't have been more proud. 

This week Em was invited to ride on her gym's parade float this upcoming Saturday. We've been to several of these parades and she always sees the other girls in advance levels that get to ride on their float. Usually, she'd just wave and call out to the girls she knew. Afterward, she'd ask me if she'd ever get to ride on one or be a part of the team. I normally had no answer for her other than, "Maybe in the next one, honey." And well, the invitation finally came. She's so excited that this weekend she'll finally be able to be a part of it with the rest of the team. She's worked really hard to advance quickly in level two. Her goal is to be in level three by the end of this school year, if not sooner. She's already received her ribbons, two weeks in a row, for new skill achievements. And her coach says that she's on the right track to hit her goal.

And that's about all I have for now. The next seven to ten days will bring with them a lot of birthdays and celebrations. This weekend will be a three day weekend for me which I'm so grateful to have. I foresee some coconut milk chocolate ice cream, and a Netflix binge session because I'm old and lame. I'm also hoping for some good news on Monday or Tuesday that I'll be able to share with y'all. And I'm still trying to get a second job in the afternoons and weekends too, but so far I haven't had any luck. I'm in desperate need of some extra income too. So, if y'all could send me some good vibes or keep me in your prayers I would really appreciate it. Until the next post, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!