Day in the Life: Celebration Edition

I ALWAYS take pictures on the same day of the month...for my "Day in the Life" posts. ALWAYS! And I always post them on the 25th. This month, it happened to fall on a bit of an important day. So let's get started.

3AM. I woke up just before 3AM. So by the time 3AM rolled around, I was looking over that day's blog. The thing is, I always write my blog posts a day or so before I post them. On the day I post, I read them over. Edit. Make a few changes. Then post. That's what I was up to, on this morning.

4AM. By 4AM, I was well into my 3rd episode of I Love Lucy. Which is my favorite show ever! I watch it every single morning. Except during Hallmark's Christmas movie month. When they don't show it. While I watch I Love Lucy, I also journal.

I've been writing a daily journal, since I was a teen. All of my old ones, are in a Safe Deposit box. With instructions, to destroy them if I die. But honestly, I like to go back, and read them. To see what I was doing, on a certain date. Or what was going on, during a certain time period.

I also have a Goal Journal. It's a new thing. Where I write my goals or plans. Something to focus on. And keep those thoughts organized. I try and do these things, first thing in the morning. It keeps me focused.

5AM. By this time, I've usually turned the TV off. And I'm ready to focus. On the important stuff. I take out my Bible. And a few Daily Devotion books that I have. And I get to reading. I try and study a few things from the Bible, daily.

This has been really important to me. I probably started doing this, about 20 years ago. And my relationship with God, has grown so much! When my Dad was really sick, the time of day would vary. But I always made sure, to read and study the bible.

I also have a notebook, where I put my prayers. I pray for people daily. Friends and family. People who ask for prayers. People that I've met through my blog. I pray for things. Like my health, or something going on in my life. I pray for the souls of people I know, who have passed on. And sometimes, for things going on in my life. It's another great tool, that I've been doing for a while.

6AM. In all honesty, this was probably more like 5:30AM. I went to go get some work done. Sometimes I just like to leave our home, to work. Whether it's going to McDonald's, the Library, or even the hospital where I consult. I like to leave. To get work done, uninterrupted.

But on this day, I had 2 visitors. That I'll keep off the blog. But they surprised me. I usually don't eat this early. I'm actually known for buying iced tea at 5AM! And sitting around working until about 10AM.

This day was a nice treat. A visit that my soul, desperately needed. And I enjoyed sharing a quick bite, with 2 of my favorite peeps! Oh, and because it was my special day, they gave me some chocolate chip cookies. And they were pretty yummy!

7AM. By this time I was alone again. Working. And listening to these little old men. Who go every single day! And have the best convos ever! When I looked up from a file, I saw that the sun had finally cracked out of the sky! So pretty.

8AM. By this time, I decided to head home. I didn't have much work to do, on this day. So I went home. And found a very quite house. My Momma was still asleep. And I sat down to work on a blanket. It's for a babe that is due in April. :)

9AM. By this time, Miss Belle decided to wake up. For the morning. And she was looking a bit of a mess. So she got a bath. While Honey played outside. And Sweetheart slept with her Momma. Can we take a minute to appreciate how happy my dog is? And how excited she was to take a bath. She just loved it!

10AM. I decided it was time for a shower. And some real clothes. Most days, we stay home. So I usually wear sweats. On this day, we decided to go out for lunch/dinner.

11AM. My Mom had woken up. And while she had her coffee. I started to get ready. I don't do much. I'm a minimalist when it comes to getting ready. There was once a time, when it would take me 2 hours. Honestly, 5 minutes after I took this picture, I was ready. The bathroom was clean. And my dog was dressed. :)

12PM. I have to be honest here. This picture was taken closer to 1PM. Because at noon, my Mom and I were watching the news. When someone was knocking at our door. I went outside to find our neighbors.

Who happened to bring me a birthday present. Lots of fun nail and bath stuff. Have they seen my Insta, or what? Perfect gift neighbors! And then, we spent about an hour, outside chatting!

1PM. My Mom and I's ritual. Monday-Friday. 1-2PM. General Hospital. We rarely miss a show! I've been watching since I was in middle school. I used to record the show, and watch it when I got home from school.

My Mom used to watch other Soaps. But since they have all been cancelled, she watches GH. Since she got sick, this is what we do. So if you call me between 1-2PM, and I don't answer. This is why! :)

2PM. Another fav of mine! Rick Steves. I LOVE to watch this show. It's a PBS show about European Travel. Something I dream of doing. One day. And I adore, getting to see all these places...that my friends travel to. Being a musician, there is a ton of travel involved!

So while my Mom showered, I watched this show. And put a few more destinations, on my #LifeGoals list! No lie, I have a HUGE list, of places I want to visit. Most of them, being in Italy and Spain.

3PM. My Mom was almost ready. And I was well into, writing some cards. I've been writing letters, notes, and cards to various people. For Lent. Every single day. Instead of giving something up for Lent, I write letters. 

I also have a few PenPals. And there are a few birthdays coming up. So I was writing out some cards. While I waited. I just LOVE Snail Mail!!! And stationary. :)

4PM. We finally made it to dinner! If you've been following my day, I hadn't had a bite...since 6AM. And I was ready, to eat my way through the menu. First up, a salad. Oh, and some more iced tea!

5PM. We ate and chatted. And around 5PM, our dinner arrived. My Momma had a quesadilla. I opted for this little number. It's one of the current deals at Chili's. Yum! It was so delicious. And so much food!

You probably could have rolled me out of there. Until we saw some friends. So we stopped to chat with them a bit. And I made sure, not to tell anyone it was my special day. How embarrassing, when they sing to you! I think I would have died of embarrassment.

6PM. We were stuffed. And ready for a nap. Instead we opted to drive across the parking lot. And stop for a few things my Mom needed at Walmart. We waited at the cutting table for 30 minutes. Second time this week. At a second location. She was growing impatient! We just needed 2 yards of 2 fabrics...

7PM. By this time, I was less stuffed. And my Momma was needing something sweet. So we drove across the parking lot. And had an ice cream sundae. Because of my special day...and some other deal, we spent a few dollars. And got 2 sundaes. We also spent a good amount of time...People Watching. My favorite thing to do!

8PM. 911. We made it home, just in time. For my new favorite show! And it was so good. I forgot to snap a picture. Because I was enjoying my show. And some Baby Belle snuggles. :)

I'm just bummed out, that this was also the Season Finale. Ugh! I don't want to wait months for it to come back...

9PM. My Mom was in bed, and I was looking for something to read. A friend of mine, had recently sent me a box of books. And I picked this one up. It's a RomCom kind of story. A super easy read. I think I read just over 100 pages...that's 5 chapters.

I want to start reading more. So I'll make my way through that box. They're not necessarily books I'd pick out. But they're still good reads. Easy and fast moving books. I'll let you guys know, how I feel about this one. Once I finish reading it.

10PM. By this time, I was ready for some R&R. The house was quiet. So I lit a candle. And pulled out one of my favorite sheet masks. Oh, it was so nice!

I try to use some sort of mask on Sundays. But I've been wearing more makeup lately. And just felt like my skin needed a little TLC. So I cleaned my face really well. And laid down, mask on, to read.

11PM. Around this time, I started to get a little tired. Not really tired enough to sleep. But I just wanted to relax. So I picked up that blanket, from earlier in the day. And got to work. While watching PBS. I'm really starting to like the way this looks. I've made more "boyish" looking blankets, with this pattern. But this one, reminds me of Neapolitan Ice Cream. :)

12AM. I was winding down a bit. PJs on. And went to brush my teeth. When I thought...why not? I pulled out one of my favorite Biore Pore Strips. The charcoal kind. And one of my favorite nail polishes. Orly's Passion Fruit.

And while I waited for the magic of my pore strip to work, and my nails to dry, I flipped through this magazine. I recently picked it up, at Barnes and Noble. And I tagged some projects, that I want to make.

1AM. By this time, I was ready for bed. Clean face, freshly brushed teeth, all my devices plugged in for work in the morning. So I curled up in bed, and watched a few videos from one of my favorite YouTubers. Around 1:30AM, I called it a night!

And that's my day! Full of not so interesting activity. Pretty much sums up my current life. Well, other than a celebratory dinner. And ice cream. Happy Sunday!

XOXO, 

Desiree