Day Seven: Festive Whirlwind

Day 7 was another non-stop day and would you believe I walked out of it all with only one photo and a headache to show for it? But I do have some good memories and fond moments. 

First I headed over to my parents' house for a family breakfast where we did some celebrating altogether. There are about to be a lot of changes for our family but one big thing is that my parents are finally ready to sell the house. I know why they're doing it, but I am really sad about it. I grew up there, and I don't like the idea of anyone else living there. But I have to try to embrace the change and remember it will make life easier and more enjoyable for my parents who deserve nothing less. It makes for moments like yesterday's to feel even more important - even more special. So we had our breakfast and we decorated out family Christmas tree for the last time at our childhood home. 

I don't think I've been getting enough sleep lately so I need to get that back on my radar. Yesterday I felt kind of out of it, and just not really all there. And for a Saturday in retail....that's not a great combination. It was a tough day because of that, even though there was nothing wrong - everything just felt a little cloudy and I could feel my anxiety at the pit of my stomach screaming for attention. I acknowledged that it was there but I had no time for it. The joyful thing about it all is that the people I work with are very kind and supportive. One person offered to get me a coffee on their break, one person simply told me I was doing a great job. And that's something that you don't get at every workplace and I am so thankful. 

So even though it wasn't the best day over-all, that's okay and it was still full of some really wonderful moments. And day 8 is a new day! We're officially one week in!

Hope you have a beautiful rest of your weekend!

-B