Concept | December '19
As the year comes to a close, it’s time for a bit of reflection and intention setting.
And just like that, another year comes to a close! I love the month of December, it’s so full of celebration, coziness, family, and glittered with a bit of extravagance. I feel so fortunate this year. I woke up this morning so excited to write this post. This year has brought so much newness that I can’t help but be incredibly thankful, for all that it has brought and all that it has taught me.
To start, we grew our family from two to three! Millie has brought so much love and happiness into our lives every single day. It has been so wonderful getting to watch her grow. She started so timid and shy, and has slowly become more confident and comfortable every minute that goes by. She’s the most loving and giving soul…there is no shortage of cuddles and smiles that she can give. Adopting Millie has easily been one of the most rewarding experiences. She’s taught me patience, love and intention.
This year we traveled a ton including our most recent short trip to London which I wrote about here!
I’ve also been on a bit of a year-long mission to change out furniture in our apartment. It’s going slowly but surely - we updated a few major pieces a few months ago which has been so exciting! Now its for the smaller decor pieces … I’m on the hunt for a few new lamps, a mirror, and rug! I can’t wait to continue this journey into 2020.
Over the last 12 months I’ve radically changed my fitness routine. It happened somewhat naturally, over time. After a few years of go-go hardcore workouts, pretty strict routines, and restriction - my body nudged me to let go a bit. It’s been a bit of an evolving journey, and wasn’t the easiest to navigate especially closer to the beginning. My knee jerk reaction was to fight feeling exhausted and worn out - however I’ve learned to work with it and slow down a bit. Sooo my fitness routine is going through a bit of a rebirth. I’m excited to continue to grown and adapt with my body in this way.
On a similar note, I’ve had a similar journey with my mental health as I have with physical health. I’ve grown slowly more comfortable with talking about anxiety. I still have a ton to learn and for me that has been the most challenging part. Over the past two years this has become so important to me. However as I keep growing, I’ve learned that it’s incredibly important to keep growing and learning about how I can take better care of my mental health. I’m making this one of my top personal goals for next year. It has been so humanizing and quite frankly a bit scary to know that there can be something so close to you that you don’t fully understand.
looking forward to
December is going to be full of festive gatherings, entertaining, and family time. I’m so excited! Yesterday we went and got our tree (for the first time as a family of three!!) Millie loved all of the pine needles…and wanted to eat them all, of course.
Frank Sinatra and popping a bottle of bubbly by the tree.
Walks through our neighborhood to see all the holiday decorations.
Farmers markets brimming with winters bounty.
Festive cheese boards.
Date nights at a few of our favorite restaurants.
My mom’s birthday!
A bit of holiday baking.
Nights after work, sitting by the tree cuddling with Millie.
At-home spa nights to help my oh-so-dry winter skin!
Happy December!
xx
