Weekend at Home

                                    Slow Saturday, Full Heart

Hello and happy, easy Saturday, my friend.  

This weekend, I made a very intentional choice—to stay home with Mr. C. Not because I had to, but because I wanted to. With my trip coming up soon, it just felt important to slow down and soak up some time together. And honestly? It was exactly what I needed.

We started the morning nice and easy, curled up watching a couple of movies. No rushing, no big plans—just being. Somewhere in between, we got a little productive too, knocking out some housework and making the space feel good again.

Breakfast was simple but perfect. I went the cozy route with pancakes, and Mr. C opted for hot links—very on brand for both of us. After that, we started pulling together ingredients for an early lunch because I had been craving a good, homemade meatloaf for a couple of days now. And let me tell you… we have a secret weapon in this house—a can of meatloaf fixing (not even sure the brand), but it works every single time. We had everything assembled by around 10-ish, already looking forward to meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans. A true comfort meal.

The rest of the day was a mix of TV and me sneaking away to the guest bedroom to start organizing for my trip. I’m really trying to do better this time—not overpack like I’ve done my whole life. I’ve realized it actually gives me anxiety having too much stuff I don’t even use. So today, I focused on getting my liquids together—shampoo, conditioner, makeup—all in one place so I’m not scrambling at the last minute. Progress, not perfection.

I do still think I need to pick up a pajama set. The one I had in mind is definitely more winter than spring, and with April weather coming, I already know I’d be too warm. So that’s one small thing left to figure out.

I was also invited by my friend Nancy to go see a musician perform in Medicine Park tonight, which honestly sounded like a really nice outing. But I made the choice to stay in. Driving at night just isn’t something I’m comfortable with these days, and I’ve learned to listen to that instead of pushing through. There will be other nights, other chances.

And so here I am—ending the day feeling content, grounded, and grateful. It wasn’t anything big or fancy, just a simple day at home. But sometimes those are the ones that fill your heart the most.

Thank you so much for stopping by and spending a little piece of your day with me. My life may be simple, but it is full of blessings—and I’m so grateful you’re here to share in it.

Until next time 🤍

High Winds and Shopping

 

Windy Day Wins 🌬️

Some days just don’t go the way you originally planned—and honestly, today was one of those days.

It turned out to be much colder than expected, and the wind? Absolutely fierce. I had every intention of heading to Lawton to do a little shopping at Academy, Kohl’s, and JCPenney’s to start picking out outfits for my upcoming trip to New York City. But with the wind whipping as hard as it was, Mr. C gently suggested that if I was going anywhere, I should probably stick to heading north or south instead of east or west. And after seeing how the day unfolded, I have to say… he was exactly right.

So instead of pushing my luck, I made a change of plans. I picked up my cousin Brenda, and we kept things simple with a quick trip to Beall’s and Ross. Nothing fancy, just a little outing to get us out of the house—and sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.

And you know what? It turned out to be just right.

At Beall’s  I found two new shirts (which felt like a win!), and at Ross, I picked up a few things we needed—some pretty underwear, fresh washcloths for the house, and a car charger for my phone. Now, I will say… that charger was a bit of a letdown. It didn’t pair with my Jeep and phone, which I guess is what I get for trusting a $6 charger. Lesson learned!

After that, we made a quick stop at Tractor Supply for some PVC cement, and before I knew it, we were headed back home. All in all, we were probably only out for about two hours—but it was just enough to feel productive without overdoing it.

Later on, while watching the news, I couldn’t help but feel grateful we kept our plans close to home. There were reports of vehicles being blown over by the wind—18-wheelers and RVs included—which really put things into perspective. Days like that remind you that sometimes the best decision is the safer one.

So while it wasn’t the shopping trip I originally planned, it was still a good day. I made a little progress on getting ready for New York, spent some time with Brenda, and stayed safe in the process. And honestly, that sounds like a win to me.