Look at this dog.

Look at this dog. Look at her stupid face. 😂😂😂

She seems to enjoy being tucked in usually but her face looks like she's in the middle of a crisis. Why, Rose? Whyyy?

(OMG, turn it sideways and it's somehow funnier. 🤣🤣🤣)

Today was my first trip to a skate park...

Today was my first trip to a skate park and it was SO MUCH FUN. There are several nearby that I'd like to check out but this was the first. There were 3 skateboarders there when we arrived but they left after a while so Shaun and I had the whole place to ourselves.

I tried rolling up a ramp and immediately fell flat on my ass. 😂 I knew I would but had to give it a shot anyway. I'm pretty proud of my progress, though. I am getting far more confident on my feet. I'm rolling faster and handling cracks and gravel without fear. I can bubble backwards and forwards. I can turn. I usually plow stop but can use my toe stop a little.

There is another stop I want to learn, and besides that I'd like to be able to skate backwards without having to do bubbles. Then maybe I can try tricks or ramps or whatever. In the meantime I'm just gonna keep trying and hopefully my stamina and balance will continue to improve.

I'm so excited. I never really thought of myself as athletic on any level but I'm really happy that I can do a thing with my body and actually see and feel improvement. I've found my exercise that doesn't feel like exercise and I'm so grateful. It's life-changing.

Also, look at that view. I love it here. ❤️

I've seen a lot of posts recently about supporting small and local businesses...

I've seen a lot of posts recently about supporting small and local businesses because of the pandemic and the supply chain issues so I thought it might be an appropriate time to renew my Etsy listings.  For anyone who didn't know me back when I was heavy into making jewelry:  I made it with nail polish.  Some of it came out pretty nice and I traveled (usually with my mom and brother) doing events and selling there.  It was a good time, but between some health issues and college I could no longer find time to make things or do events and well, then the pandemic and etc...  basically all of my supplies and already-made items ended up in the closet.

I'm gonna be honest and say that I don't know if I'll actually end up reviving Polish All the Things for really-realz... I'm kind of more health- and career- focused at this point in my life.  I would love to get back into nail art just for myself because it's a self-care thing.  I've already starting making time for keeping my claws polished so that's a step in the right direction.  I don't know if making jewelry will ever be a part of my life again, but if it does I can't imagine it being a MAJOR part.  I don't know.  It's fun and stress-relieving and I DO have a ton of polish...  But anyway, if you see something you want I'd say get it before it's gone.  I really can't make any guarantees at this point.

So without further blah blah, here's the link to my shop.  I've got a table full of jewelry that apparently never made it to Etsy so that'll hopefully get up there this weekend.  But yeah, that's all for now.

Thank you, friends.  ❤

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PolishAllTheThings

I'd like to get up, but...

I'd like to get up, but this is my current lap situation. I suppose I've had worse problems. 😂😂😂

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Oh look. It's me.

I've had a really nice day today.

I've had a really nice day today. I pretty much spent time with my favorite people - the kids and Shaun. Everyone has made me feel really special and loved. So far, 39 feels pretty good! 😊😊😊

Here's my birthday loot:

Shaun gave me skate accessories and LIGHT UP WHEELS. 😍😍😍

I also got this hilarious tea sampler. I can't wait to try some tonight.

Shadow got me this mug and Kira made me a super sweet card filled with stickers and yummy candy. These kiddos melt my heart. 💗

After we all ate lunch and hung out I skated in the garage. After I got bored of that I went around the kitchen for a bit. I'm so ready to go back to a park but it's getting cold. Anyway, I feel like I'm improving and I'm really excited about it.

I'm off to relax and maybe watch skate videos to see what else I can learn. Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Y'all are the sweetest! ❤️