End Of July

As what would have been my due date creeps closer (Aug. 28) I find that my heart breaks at random times, I'm crying a lot more, and I feel very isolated. I decided that I will be planting an apple tree in our back yard on TD's due date as a way to remember them. We are thinking about trying again in January, but I'm still on the fence. It was a painfully heart breaking experience that I dont know I can struggle through again. For now, I am doing better and broken pieces are sliding back together, for the most part.

In an attempt at temporarily helping with the feelings I've been having, I've decided to treat myself to some controlled change. I got a new tattoo of the fur-kids that I'm absolutely in love with and will be cutting and possibly dying my hair next week. I know, band aids to the feelings. However today after my tattoo is the calmest ive felt in the last month.

My birthday was on the 24th (yay 29!) and I'm proud to say I've already started attempting the 30 before 30 items on my list ♡ It has been a truly helpful goal.

My job starts back up in 26 days and school resumes in 28 (on the due date). I'm teaching 5th grade this year for the first time. Wish me luck! More posts to come.

Happy Moments,
Kelli

30 before 30

My 29th birthday is approaching at the end of July and I wanted to create a little "to do" list for myself to accomplish in the next 13 months. I know I won't be able to accomplish all of these tasks, but I think if I get 50% I'll be pretty proud about it. Anyways, here is my list.

Things I want to do:

1.     Sculpting with clay

2.     Kayaking

3.     Learn how to play D&D

4.     Learn how to play Magic: The Gathering

5.     Hike to the summit of Mt. Saint Helens

6.     Make Cheese

7.     Learn Calligraphy

8.     Read/Listen to many books

9.     Cultivate a small garden

10. Hike

11. Expand my cooking knowledge

12. Complete a large jigsaw puzzle

13. Revamp the kitchen

14. Writing/Journaling more

15. Write more letters

16. Go to more concerts

17. Contact a different friend every week 

18. Finish setting up the front room

19. Organize my bookshelves

20. Organize the living room

21. Ride in an aerial gondola

22. Do more cardio

23. To pause more before reacting

24. Have $4,000 in my savings

25. Pay off all medical bills

26. Handmake gifts for others

27. Build a cat enclosure

28. Learn how to play poker

29. Leave the house to see friends at least once a month (not for work)

30. Get another tattoo