Saturdays, Schedules & Sweat (Literally)

This Saturday was a mix of sunshine, service, and a solid reminder that the Virginia heat & humidity do not play.

Clyde and I spent a couple hours repping Frog Dog K9 at Born United’s event. He got plenty of pets, met some amazing people, and got to hang with Ember (an emotional support dog in training for the Virginia Beach Fire Dept) and our buddy Jared. It was a little light on the crowd side, but hey—I was only there from 11 to 2. That heat? It whooped both our tails. Hydration and nap time were immediate priorities after. Him and I are still learning when 'petting' is appropriate. Normally, we do not allow others to pet but in the same breath I want him socialized. WOO...decisions.... Descions. Where's the rule book at?

Later, my cousin Savannah came over, and we had the ultimate back deck therapy session. We caught up, chatted about everything and nothing, watched Netflix, and honestly just enjoyed being in the moment. The kind of deep talk you don’t realize you needed until you’re in it. My soul feels better for it.

Oh—and I entered the Vet Tix lottery for Halsey’s Bristow show on the 31st! Manifesting a win, because I already invited a friend to come with. (Even though he bailed today…jk, he had dinner with his parents and I was knocked out by 8 p.m. anyway. Who would’ve guessed? Me. In bed. On a Saturday night. Before the sun was fully down. Transformation? Oh, she’s happening.)

Speaking of new chapters...School officially started today. Buckle up, y’all—because this schedule is no joke. For the next six weeks, I’m juggling:

• ✏️ Two online classes (my first time doing that in an in-person program—pray for my login sanity)

• 🍼 An internship with Baby Bump Imaging

• 🧾 A part-time job

• 🐾 Volunteering with Frog Dog K9

• 
  

The online system we’re using? Definitely not user-friendly, so I’ve already posted things on the wrong account more than once. Between blogs and homework, I’m learning as I go. If anyone has actual, non-toxic time management tips for surviving this beautiful chaos, I’m all ears. (Planners? got em. Color-coded apps? check. Teleportation? on board)

Here’s to staying grounded, hydrated, and not losing passwords to four different Google Drives.

PS: Got any favorite study apps, multitasking hacks, or “how not to scream into the void while juggling 10 things” advice? Drop them in the comments or shoot me a message! 🙃💻📚