Currently October 2018
This month was punctuated by two weddings (one in Santa Fe and one in Pebble Beach!) and COOPER TURNING 10! Whew!!
October felt like a lot all at once. October brought up a lot of feelings, that’s for sure.
October was my 11th month without my Mom. A lot is being stirred up again as we make Thanksgiving plans. My Mom’s own mom died on Halloween and my mom was the same exact age I was when her mother died- 38. I remember where I was sitting in my house when my Mom told me the news about her Mom. We were about to go trick-or-treating and she was crying. Memories come back when you least expect it and this Autumn it’s happening more than ever as I feel my Mom’s spirit with me.
I know that November is going to have ups and downs as I move through the first year of grief. I’ve learned so much about myself and my family through the process.
Travel. I’ll always say this as long as I get away from home. It’s always good to get a fresh perspective on a new place.
Nothing will make you realize how much you love being in the comfort of your own home, when you’re not.
Traveling is also good for my creative brain. I like taking pictures of new experiences.
The light during Autumn is my favorite.
We spent a lot of time with Casey’s family this month. It was nice to have quality time with all of them. I miss it when we all lived so close.
We watched/finished Maniac (so good! messed with my dreams/real thought provoking)
We’ve been watching the Nineties series (CNN series on Netflix)- I’ve been enjoying reliving my childhood with an adult lens with this series. We watched all of the previous decades and now that I remember more of the 90s than 80s, it’s nuts.
One Pan, Whole Family– need some simple dinner inspiration! I’m in a rut!
Cooking Scrappy– this one is really cool! I love how he wastes nothing in the kitchen.
Season – I’m excited to buy some new spices and make something new from here!
Now and Again – I love the menu format and all of the ideas and possibilities with leftovers!
Cook like a Pro- picked this one up at Costco because it reminded me of my Mom
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told– I love them. They kinda remind me of me and Casey.
This time last year I had a Mom.
This was the last Currently post she ever read from me.
She always wanted to be my friend. My blog helped make that happen. I miss my biggest cheerleader.
This month I’ve been listening to Fashion Nugget by Cake. It all started because Cooper and I were playing with CDs in my car (yes! I’ve got a CD player in my car!) and I found an old Cake CD.
This month I’ve been practicing lucid dreaming. I read an article in Lion’s Roar about it.
Coincidentally, my cats have been waking me up during the night and it’s helping!
I had one dream about my Mom this month. She was getting out of a car. It was red. That’s all I remember.
And I think I’m dreaming that I’m in high school again but I’m a teacher?
Been adding hot tea into the mix these days.
It’s been a good reset for my brain. We had family over and instead of drinking alcohol, I made everyone tea!
This month I really enjoyed making Beet Salad with Poppy Seed & Chive Dressing.
Instant Pot Applesauce has gone into my meal prep rotation this week!
Everyday Pancakes for sleepovers!
Spoiled my family with Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti.
Not food related, but I did clean up my cords and that makes me happy.
Trying my hardest not to eat all the Halloween candy.
How about you? How was your October? What are you looking forward to this November?
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