Remember when you were in your 20s and everything seemed possible? I think that’s what self care should be.

I am trying to practice more. I started with a weekend getaway with my dear friends Russell and Matthew at Pensacola Beach.

Dinner, shopping, brunch, and an evening watching a movie – a perfect weekend. There was no rush and even a McDonald’s Diet Coke (if you know, you know). Most importantly, there was uninterrupted friend time.

I started to remember I could be fun and sans alcohol. These days, hot flashes are the worst mixed with even 2 glasses of wine.

Now, I am ready to come home to my husband and kiddos, fully energized and missing them.

We get lost in the shuffle of everyday life and lose a piece of ourselves slowly. I’m determined to get her back. 

  I am writing this to remind myself it’s okay to do these things when you can. Life should be lived in moments. I’m going to soak all of this in.

Now I’m ending my weekend my favorite meal breakfast. I’m sitting by myself thinking of all that’s to come, and I’m genuinely excited. It’s all possible. Living life to the fullest and loving yourself. It is- go now friend, book the trip, buy the shoes, and eat the damn blueberry pancakes.