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Little Things // January & February 2019

March 11, 2019March 15, 2019 Crystal // Dreams, etc. Post a comment
Little Things // January & February 2019

Hello, friends! Happy Monday!

I experienced a bit of blog writing block for awhile. In January I started to put a lot of pressure on myself about blogging and in February I said goodbye to a relative who became ill and passed away, so I felt pretty unsettled and wasn’t able to focus on much other than work during that time.

So finally last week I just told myself to stop putting pressure on myself and just have fun with blogging… so that’s what we’re doing. I wanted to share some photos from the last few months and look back at the little things. They’re the things that got me through February. There aren’t that many for two months. They were what they were.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

The year started with tummy rubs and a photo of Mina.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

And Tino. The look on his face. 😂

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

My family spent time at my sister’s and she made homemade peanut butter cups, that were really good.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

I had my first coaching session and had to take a photo of the mess that was beside me. I felt behind and unorganized for most of January and this is just a visual representation of that. The suitcase was actually closed until about five minutes before my coaching call when I realized that the notebook I wanted to use for it was in the suitcase. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

A friend and I spent an afternoon at the University of Minnesota to film a video… which you should be seeing soon.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com
Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com
Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

Any time cuddling with this pup is the best. And a good book to go with it.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com
Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

Took a moment to look up on an early morning.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

💙💙💙

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

A friend of mine was in a rodeo at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul (she’s a barrel racer), so I met up with her outside the city so that I could ride in with her. Here’s a view of St. Paul.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

I saw this quote backstage and loved it.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

It was so good to see my friend… and to see Lily again. Look at that face! 😍

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

It was also a really, really cold night.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

Spent a weekend with this sweet pup and those sweet little forehead creases.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

Had my second coaching call and felt much more with it this time. Instead of racing to find my notebook right before the call I had a chance to set up the diffuser with an uplifting oil blend.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

These brussels sprouts tacos were 👌🏼.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

A cozy pup on a bitterly cold night.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

She’s not a fan of boots, but I made her wear them on some of the coldest days we had this year.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

I always love hearing my niece play the piano.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

I had grand reading plans one week, but my uncle was put in ICU and I made a trip out to visit my family and see him instead. I took them with me, but wasn’t into reading that week.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

Wishin’ and hopin’ for tummy rubs.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

I thought of all the reminders on Instagram to look up while on my way to visit my uncle.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com
Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

While there I got to spend time with Charlie and Chip.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

And enjoyed seeing how this view changed each day.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

Squirrel watch.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

Grabbed a churro latte on my way out of town and it was delicious.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

I welcomed Morticia to the plant family. We’ll see if I can keep her alive. 🤞🏼

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

And I took my niece out for the Valentine’s Day date I had to reschedule (spent Valentine’s Day with my aunt instead). We went to see Happy Day 2U.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

And we had snow.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

So much that even the snow dog wasn’t sure what to do with it.

Looking back at the little things that help us get through stressful months. // dreams-etc.com

There’s a lot of it.

So, that was the beginning of my year. I’d love love love to hear more about yours. What happened in your life? What were some of the highlights? What were some of the lows, if you’ve had some of those too? I’d love to hear more about what got you through.

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I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

May 2023. Savannah, Georgia. Lots of Mina. Lots of May 2023. Savannah, Georgia. Lots of Mina. Lots of new growth on plants.
The other day I realized that there is no Savannah The other day I realized that there is no Savannah on my feed and…well, Savannah is beautiful and needs to be there. These were taken in Lafayette Square on my second day in Georgia.
Picture it. It’s the day after Thanksgiving. I d Picture it. It’s the day after Thanksgiving. I didn’t go on my weekly dam walk earlier in the week when I was excited about it. On this day I was tired after a long week and my least favorite holiday. My bed was oh so comfortable. I forced myself to roll out of bed and journey to the dam. It was filled with people and I was pokey…taking my time to get there and even journeying down one of the other paths to avoid walking across the dam. (Which isn’t long.) I finally joined the crowd and walked across. And then came back, happy to have made my weekly journey. This is when the top layer of the water started to freeze.
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Some of my weekly dam walks have been therapeutic Some of my weekly dam walks have been therapeutic and while the walks haven’t fixed the problems, they’ve help me breathe and connect with the world and relieve stress. 💕
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I’m a little behind in weekly dam walk reels. Le I’m a little behind in weekly dam walk reels. Let’s go back to the third week in November when there was just a little snow on the ground and the footprints in the snow seemed notable.
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