Bucket List

At this point, I'm sure the country has been well-educated on the east coast "snowmeggedon" that is upon us. What better time is there to post a new blog since it's been a while? :) I've been thinking about a few bucket list things I would like to accomplish in the near future.

1. Cruise the Caribbean. My grandmother and her best friend used to go on a cruise every year. I still look at the pictures they took on their cruises. I want to go where the water is clear, the weather is warm, and there is nothing but fun to be had.

2. Elope. Now this one will probably get me some side-eye action, but hear me out. I've already been married and divorced before. We spent the money on the wedding and all of that. Afterward, I walked away knowing I would have rather used that money to vacation, and have a private ceremony. Next time around, I want to run off and do it without anyone's knowledge. Just he and I. <3

3. Have coffee in London. Yes, I said coffee. I hear they have the BEST coffee, and that the coffee there makes the coffee in the US taste like nasty water. I need that experience.

This is about as far as I've made it for my bucket list. I don't think I ask for much. Ha ha ha!

Thoughts....Randomly...

I've been vocal about the issues that are dear to my heart for various reasons. So, I won't say much. I hate that I know and love people that are supporters or contributors to rape culture. I can't bring myself to continue relationships and friendships with them anymore. I see so much ugly shit online that it is making the distance easier to bear.

Farewell...

Day 1

Before I get started, I was interviewed by the Simply Dope Momma, Deanna. Please check it out and follow her fabulous blog! Simply Dope Momma.

So, I deactivated my Facebook profile a few days earlier than I planned. I don't know. I just reached a point to where I was done. I think the hardest thing for me about breaking this addiction (because it's surely an addiction) is getting past the routine of scrolling my timeline and reading news articles. I've sort of thrown myself into other activities, and I have some newfound energy.

• I've been baking yummy desserts from scratch. I used to hate baking. It's been quite therapeutic, however.
• I've been cooking, organizing, and cleaning like crazy too.
• I spent more time doing activities with my kid. We've done Lego activities, coloring, arts and crafts, played video games together, and had absolutely amazing conversation.
• I even want to play board games again. My family that is visiting this weekend doesn't know this yet, but they have some Trouble and Battleship beatings coming their way after I finish writing tonight.
• Today was the first day I worked out and felt great about it in a long time. I feel productive.

I'm managing now. It feels good. Breaking the habit is really the hardest part. I'm glad I took the plunge. I'm really thinking about stepping away from all the other social networks too (Instagram, Twitter, etc). I guess I will if the feeling strikes. I haven't really spent much time on those sites anyway.

Side note: Cuffing season is real. I'm telling you...folks I haven't talked to since the last Cuffing season are making the hotline bling. LOL Eh...entertainment. I'm not mad.