I’ve been trying really hard to not drown in what feels like the infinite list of what needs to be done. Aside from being 15 weeks pregnant (so pregnant enough to be exhausted, but not so pregnant I am limited in movement by size), we moved into a new house right before Christmas. Both my husband and I work, so unpacking has gone slowly. We’re trying to be mindful of what we unpack, make sure it has a home, and get rid of what doesn’t belong in ours. I’ve already heard of the Konmari method before Tidying Up, but watching it made me feel even more frustrated with the state of our home (even though 75% of it is literally just boxes right now). I’m also in school, so there’s pressure on me to do well so I can bring my GPA up to switch to Electrical Engineering as my degree. I’m rereading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up as well as Spark Joy to hopefully help with how to organize our home and keep it that way. We are also planning a nursery, so there’s the additional pressure of what to do for new baby! It’s our first, so we’re navigating new waters.

It will be okay. At least. I keep telling myself that 😉

ENJOYING living in a new house!

WEARING red Big Hero 6 running shirt, maternity leggings, and a running jacket [note: I have done no running lately]

LISTENING to music from high school…MCR, Panic at the Disco, etc.

CELEBRATING that I’ve been vomiting less since hitting 13 weeks pregnant and eating more pickles 🙂

LOOKING forward to settling more in this house so that I know where everything is.

EATING so many pickles and frosted flakes and rootbeer floats and tuna sandwiches. Though not all at the same time

SPENDING too much. Actually looking into YNAB & The Total Money Makeover now.

DRINKING Diet Coke

DREAMING of being able to sleep on my stomach again

STRUGGLING to sleep comfortably and not get overwhelmed

INSPIRED to do well this semester in vertebrate zoology and cultural writing

WATCHING Kitchen Nightmares 

READING nothing lately 😦

So much has happened since I last updated in February 2017. I’ve moved over 2000 miles from where I grew up, from Louisiana to California. C is back from Korea, so I’ve gotten to actually live with my husband for a year! We’re also expecting an additional household member in July 🙂 A lot of changes are coming up this year; the idea will be to share them here!