2) this sloth with her babies?!??! there are no words to describe this cuteness!
3) i came home after working in the science office, put on my walking shoes and hit the pavement. to my pleasant surprise, i saw ry on the opposite side of the school crosswalk and we jogged a bit around the perimeter together. then i tackled my 3 miles and came across one of my favorite houses in our neighborhood that always goes all out for each holiday. i walked past their 2023 decorations, smiled, then walked back to snap a shot.
4) there was a bit of a break in the rain this morning so i went out to the odc. it wasn't a surprise that there was flooding and debris everywhere. i was taking out as much of the leaves and branches that i could while i was out there and noticed how quiet and still the school felt since everyone was in for rainy day recess. then suddenly a single mallard quietly flew into the upper pond. it was nice to have the company.
5) damar hamlin is on his way to recovering. after 9 minutes of cpr. after his heart stopping on the field. his post, his words are remarkable. there aren't too many things in this world that unites so many people. the only silver lining of his accident is the fact that people had the ability to put their disagreements to the side, and offer prayers and positive thoughts so damar could pull through. keep them coming.
6) with being more conscious about what we eat in terms of sugar content, i busted out my juicer so coop and i could make some fresh pressed juice. we had some grapes that were losing its crunch, some apples that were leftover from ry's pie, and a nearly full bag of carrots in the fridge. coop thought about adding some lime too which was the perfect touch! i always love the colors of the leftover pulp in the juicer, especially the layered effect.
7) another rainy day and this time, we needed to be somewhere. during weather like this, i appreciate the option of having a safe vehicle to drive in. we hopped in the highlander this morning and safely made it to school.
8) as i mentioned, it was our first day back at school. i was happy that coop got to be with his friends again, and also realized, i was happy to be among my friends too! it was good to catch up with dana, anthony and kim this morning. my village, my tribe.
9) saturday, after my session with miranda, it was clear that i needed to prioritize my self-care. and that always starts with exercise - mainly getting outside. so i went for a walk challenging myself to be aware of my habits and switch up the routine. so i went on the west side of first street where the most charming houses can be found! it's hard not to walk around those streets without a smile. and even more delightful, most of the houses still had all of their christmas decorations still up and lights were turned on! at 11am! it was a great walk!
10) going back to school after breaks, and even just after the weekend, was always such a difficult transition for me. i remember it gnawing at me the entire weekend, and the feeling in my stomach that i would get in anticipation of returning to school. i don't really know why, and have been trying very hard to figure all of that out. but i am dedicated in putting in the work because this is the only life we get, and i need to - for my sake and my family's sake - live it the best way that i can.
