Alright…Fine….Let’s Get Down to the Proverbial Brass Tacks

I bet….you thought this was going to be a deep and thought provoking post based on the title, am I right?

Well. It’s not. Also I should note, that for the most part, anytime I post here….it’s just a stream of consciousness. I truly don’t have any prep, fact checking (because for the most part it’s all opinion based), or spell check. I just think…and type. 

Anyway, what I wanted to bring you all here for today is something that’s been heavy on my heart. Our world is…well…not worlding very well. **Now would be a great time for the Winchester’s to enter Stage Right** Seeing as that’s an unlikely scenario in this version of the world, I do what so many of us do when things get tough, I play video games.

Hold no….not like…1st person make you sick to your sensitive tummy video games but….

HELLO KITTY ISLAND ADVENTURE. For the love of all things adorable. If you are able to get this game, please do. All my millennial friends that were OBSESSED with all things Sanrio back in the day, you will fall in love with this and to anyone else if you’re just looking for a cozy game to zone out to. You found it. This is it. 

And for heaven’s sake….ADD ME TO YOUR ISLAND….if you play!! This is a selfless promotion post from the girl that’s chosen last in all sports (mostly because she doesn’t participate or her blood sugar is low - helllllloooo fellow Type 1 diabetics out there) to add me! My invite code is - JK84KM. 

Honestly that was truly it. I love this game. My work life is insane and stressful and literally sucking every ounce of zest out of me, my non-work life flashes by at the speed of light, so this is like the one thing my exhausted brain can truly enjoy. If you enjoy it too….give me YOUR invite code. 

See ya on the island! 






Team Long Form!


Okay, this may be an unpopular opinion BUT most of my opinions are probably the opposite of most! Our lives are FULL of short form content, which is great, but I am personally a huge fan (and will always be) pro-long form content. 

With that being said, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite Youtube content creators! I love vlogs more than life itself. It’s giving voyeur but like…in the healthiest and most normal way possible. I am a tried and true introvert but connecting and following people who share the day-to-day intricacies of their lives makes me feel more tuned into life and people in general. Which, as my fellow introverts know, isn’t always easy. Enough rambling…let’s get to my faves. 

Alyssa Nicole - Alyssa has multiple channels, a vlog channel being one of them, but she also has a reading channel, a pet channel, a toy channel, AND an ASMR channel. That’s a girl after my own heart I tell you. 

Alexandra Rodriguez - F/k/a LearningtobeFearless - I have been a follower of this lovely lady for years. I am so enjoying watching her journey as a new mom and a lifestyle creator.  

Meghan Hughes - Speaking of new mom journeys…Meghan and her husband Finley are on a journey of their own but we also get to experience the most beautiful scenery in Vermont while we’re at it. I love Meghan’s vibe and the way she makes you feel like you are friend along for the ride. 

Lindsey Hughes - While we are on the subject of the Hughes family…hop on over to Lindsey’s (Meghan’s sisters channel) - I love following her day-to-day life that includes a part-time job as a professional organizer, her sweet pups, and of course her fantastic style!

Carrie Dayton -  A vlog overview isn’t complete without my millennial girlie…Carrie. I’ve followed her for many, many years and have really enjoyed seeing the different stages of her life. I never miss an “episode” of her vlog channel. 

Now…as I am gathering this information I had to really have a heart-to-heart with myself because I came to the realization that I have far too many channels to share. So maybe this will be Part 1 of sharing my favorite vloggers. I also have a lot of non-vlog channels I would love to share so I am thinking I will post weekly about long-form content creators that hold a place in my elder millennial heart. Stay tuned!



40? Now What?


Full transparency - I have no idea what I’m doing. I thought by the time you turn 40 you would have it all figured out. Boy was 13 year old me wrong. Also….I’m rounding the corner to 41 so technically this post is a little late.

What my 40 looks like for me (cliff notes edition):
  • A bonus mom of a nearly 10 year old son.
  • A mom of SIX cats…yes…six. 
  • Working in marketing in the A/E/C field.
  • Type 1 Diabetic for going on 40 years now. Wild. Trying to keep that under control literally every minute of my life with no end of being a type 1 diabetic in sight. 
  • A subscriber to multiple hard copy magazines because I don’t care how “online” we are - I will never give up the feeling of sitting on the couch on Sunday afternoon, flipping through HGTV and Food Network magazines. 
  • 40 years and counting of social anxiety which in theory stops me from partaking in a lot of life but also…I’m okay with that. I won’t apologize for wanting to be home with my family and cats. I pay more money than I can afford to be a homeowner so I may as well enjoy it.
  • Oh right also, I have no idea what I want my life to look like either. I want it to have my son, my husband, and my cats but like…I don’t know what else I really want in that life. What do I mean? I have no idea….like I said…I thought I would know everything by now but I…do not.
  • Also, I’m desperately seeking a creative outlet in life. I am a true Gemini (hello fellow Gems!) - I get tunnel vision towards a hobby or activity but as soon as I feel like I’ve tackled it, I get bored and stop and again I’m left without a creative outlet to focus the right side of my brain on. This blog was created BECAUSE I started making custom pet beds and selling them in person and on Etsy. Originally this blog was SewSaviorFaire Creations and was linked to my Etsy! But that lasted long enough for me to realize I hated sewing so this became a lifestyle blog.
  • Oh right, I’ve also not posted on HERE in years and years, but here I am. Seeking an outlet for creating something…anything. Even if it’s just for myself and a handful of people to read and hopefully relate to. 
I could honestly go on….and on…but what I want to know is. Is there anyone out there? If so, is there anything you would want to read that I could share or provide? I’ve desperately missed reading blogs and writing on my own, like a lot of people, I am seeking REAL content from REAL people. 

I think that’s all I have for now…because if I don’t stop I can’t even imagine how deep down the brain rabbit-hole I could go.

Until next time.

 

Stop Dropping Off Packages at the Post Office!

Okay, not all packages. 

I wanted to take a quick second to write up a little post about dropping off, or not dropping off, packages at the post office. 

I'm gonna be honest, I watch A LOT of YouTube. I watch a lot of unboxings (hellooooo Stitch Fix) and try-ons to be specific. 

Most of the time in these videos, part of the "easy return process" for companies is a pre-addressed label to return items. I rarely, if ever, hear the YouTuber say anything besides, "it makes it so easy to drop off at the post office". 

THERE IS A MUCH EASIER WAY to get rid of the stuff you don't want with that handy-dandy pre-addressed label!

USPS offers free pick-ups! If you are sending something Priority or in these particular cases with a Return label, USPS will pick it up from your doorstep or your office. Dealers choice!

Here is the direct link - https://tools.usps.com/schedule-pickup-steps.htm - in most cases you can even do it the night before and have it picked up the next day. Towards the end of the process is where you select the type of package,i.e. return, priority, international, etc.

It's really quite simple and removes the need to rush to the post office during your lunch hour in its entirety.

I hope this helps anyone who is looking to save some time!


Happy New Years to My Fellow Stay-At-Home Club Members

That's right. Today is the today. All day. 

I was looking back (here's looking at you Time Hop) at the New Year's Eve's of yesteryear. 

Take a walk with me, if you please, and be transported from 2010 to 2018!

Spoiler alert - the common theme is staying at home so this one is for you Stay-At-Home friends!

 One year ago - a mix of mimosa's at work and binge watching anything and everything with my hubs - at that time we had been married for just shy of 2 months.

 Two years ago - Oh look! It's your friendly neighborhood stay home couple! This was the year my hubs proposed to me on Christmas!

3 years ago - I had a look back at my top nine of that year - seems like it was mostly hair related which is totally fine by me. I left Gainesville and moved back to Jacksonville this year, also the year I met my hubs. That photo on the bottom left corner is when I got my hair done for the first time being back in Jacksonville and I was sitting in front of the condo I was renting. I felt like my life was falling apart and little did I know how much it would change in early December that year. A trans-formative year for this gal.

 4 years ago - the caption on this read "#newyearseve at work selfie..." - showing off my pink vibes for the end of 2015. Later that evening...I was in my pajamas at home. Obviously.

 5 years ago - I participated in a tag on instagram - the caption said, "New Year's Eve for me = watching #thesupervet and cuddled up with cats and blankets...and pjs." Yep. It me.

6 years ago - Let me just jump ahead to the caption, "If you see photos of my wild and crazy New Year's Eve...it will consist of pretty much this and painting my nails. #stayathomeclub" - I mean come on...ya girl doesn't change much.

 7 year ago - caption consisted of, #ootd at work today. My New Year's even outfit once I'm home will be pajamas so this is a much better option to share!" - Real clothes for the first half of the day (that's more than I can admit to on this current day in 2019)

9 year ago - Oh look! Me! Out on New Years!! Another spoiler here...I was out with my mom and stepdad because my mom told me I had to get out of the house. Rude but also my mom is the queen so what she says is often accurate.

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That's it's guys. If you are like me and you prefer to be inside, watch the ball drop, binge watch whatever the hell you want, drink champagne, lounge with cats (or dogs), watch youtube, take down decorations, or whatever the heck you wanna do...as long as it's at home...then join me this evening because I'll be right there with you!!

Happy New Year!!


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