It’s been a long and stressful few weeks and seeing this - Lord Tubbington and Princess Thalia snuggled up on this snowy afternoon in front of the heater, with the Christmas lights, and a clean home - really made me feel happy and calm for a while. ❄️🤍✨
✨ PSA! ✨ Your mental health and peace are worth more than pleasing others, especially your own family.
If you do not want to surround yourself with toxic family members during the holidays, or any other time really, you DO NOT have to. You DO NOT owe anyone anything. You DO NOT have to people please. You DO NOT have to be torn down.
Save yourself the pain and disappointment. Set boundaries because you are allowed to set them even if others don’t approve.
Save your mental health. Save your peace. Save your energy. Save yourself. You owe it to yourself to heal from within and to end all generational traumas. Make it stop with you.
When the dreaded 30th birthday came I always thought that I would be further along - like the whole marriage, kids, white picket fence house, a high end career, etc. etc. - yanno, the way the movies made life seem like it should be. In my twenties I realized that was not realistic at all and that’s absolutely okay.
My twenties was full of nothing by growth and learning experiences. I went through so many moves, heartbreak, starting over, finding myself, learning to love myself, finding passions and hobbies, hiking, adventuring, traveling, opening up my creative side, starting a blog, finding my soulmate, and finding happiness. It wasn’t always easy, but I always found a way to make the best of it. I learned so many lessons, but the most important one was making myself a priority. I am so happy I learned how to be myself and how to love being myself because it opened up so many doors that I had closed.
After everything I went though in my twenties I would do it all again, as long as I ended up here in my thirties; building a life with the person I love, having all of my cats, being surrounded by the tribe I’ve chosen full of family and friends, my career with the State of Maine, our cute and homey townhouse, all of my adventures, all of my travels, all of the lessons I’ve learned and all of the experiences I’ve had. I’m happy to be where I am and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I’m saying goodbye to my twenties and embracing my thirties with open arms and a full heart. I am excited to see where this next chapter will take me. I have a feeling that this is when life truly starts. 🤍
After a beautiful sunset walk last night I must say, April showers really do bring May flowers. 🌸
For me, there is something so peaceful about walking as the sun is setting. It’s almost like meditating because it allows me to clear my mind and free it from all that is going on around me. It helps me release the stress of daily life and recharge my energy for the next day. Plus, the fiery sky and all of the flowers really help with that mood boost. ☀️✨
Fall views from Mount Blue in Avon, ME taken on October 10, 2022. 🍁✨
This mountain is my favorite thus far. The views are incredible and to be able to see them at peak foliage was a literal dream. The trail had a beautiful mix of some areas that were in full bloom, some that were fully green, and some that were bare. It was a beautiful hike out and back.
If you’re ever planning a hike in Maine at peak foliage, I highly recommend Mount Blue. ⛰🌲🥾🍁✨
Random adventures don’t always happen for me because I work better when I have an actual plan. I have always been a planner and when something goes wrong or changes, it really throws me off. I haven’t always been the best at handling these types of situations, but I have been working really hard at trying to bounce back when things don’t go as planned. On the day that I did this trail, I woke up…
Hermit Island - Phippsburg, ME. This trail was one of my favorites thus far. If you love hiking and you love the ocean, you’ll love this trail. It is a great reminder of how beautiful the rocky coast of Maine is.
I am super behind on my adventure posts, but I am going to finish them so I can focus on my new adventures in 2023 and keep you all updated. ⛰️🥰
If you’re interested in reading “Hermit Island” you can find it on my blog @ peaceofmindy.com or by using the link here 👉🏻 https://peaceofmindy.com/2023/01/hermit-island/
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are October’s. 🍁
There is something so special to me about fall and October. The time in between summer and winter is absolutely stunning. Everything is changing and getting ready for a new season. The colors are vibrant and lively. The weather is a crisp and perfect temperature. Comfy and oversized clothes are welcomed. It just feels different. It feels homey to me.
Like the world, we to go through seasons. Fall truly teaches us that it’s okay to let go because we are constantly changing and we will grow again. Nothing is permanent. Feel what you need to feel and let it go; don’t let it consume you. You will learn, you will grow, and you will always make a come back. 🤍✨