Thriving Thursday: Half a Couch, Full Chaos, and One Happy Corner

Backyard Vibes

Well, the furniture technically arrived. But only half of it.What in the actual hell am I supposed to do with half a sectional? Sit sideways and pretend it’s avant-garde interior design? Honestly, this delivery experience is giving "Pinterest dreams, Craigslist reality" vibes.

But hey – silver lining! I’ve carved out a little slice of heaven for myself right in the living room: a real writing nook. Yes, an actual designated space where inspiration can hit me right in the face—preferably with coffee in hand. It’s an old secretary desk my mom passed down, and up until now, it’s been more of a decorative dust magnet. Now? It's my command center. I’m obsessed.

Work today? Oh, just casually crushed three business reconciliations like the spreadsheet slayer I am. But don’t be fooled—there's still one beast left to tackle, and it comes with not one, not two, but FIVE credit cards. And apparently everyone and their grandmother has access to them. K.M.N. (Just kidding… kinda.)

Also, get this—I was productive outside of the house.Yes, ma’am. I mowed the lawn. There’s something about a freshly cut yard that just hits different. That smooth green? Ugh, satisfying.But my neighbor, bless her soul, refuses to mow hers, and it’s ruining my suburban aesthetic. Am I alone in this? I just want symmetrical grass lines, is that too much to ask?

Meanwhile, the downstairs bathroom and bedrooms are still out of commission. Fingers crossed that changes Sunday. The big plot twist of the day though? My washer isn’t broken. I only found that out after I lugged laundry to work and washed it like I was in a sitcom montage. Again... silver lining?

Lately, I’ve been looking into getting a camper for me and the dogs. I love spontaneous road trips, but whew, the price tag? They charge like I’m smuggling in a herd of goats, not a few well-behaved, bougie dogs. If they only knew how much I scrub surfaces like I'm prepping for a NASA inspection...

Oh! Don’t forget: This Saturday, I’ll be at the Frog Dog K9 volunteer event at Born United in the Norfolk Premium Outlets. If you’re in the area, swing by, pet some dogs, and say hi!

Alright friends, Happy Friday!Can’t wait to chat again tomorrow morning.

Thriving Thursday, LET'S GO! 💪🌿✍️