Monday Musings

It's long overdue for a check-in. Let's catch up, shall we?

1. Recently added Kiehls rare earth deep face wash and ACV toner to my skincare routine and my skin is, HAPPY.

2. Our herb garden is bursting at the seams (chives, mint, parsley, cilantro, basil - oh my!) and I am in heaven with the pots of mint tea I prepare and consume nightly.  See also, I have a kitchen again! My kitchen game is so strong right now.

3. We spent a morning exploring Mainz and took a day trip to Cologne this past week. Travel mode: ON.

4. Full disclosure: the weight of our current unrest brought the walls dangerously close to caving in on me. After taking some time for my own mental health, educating myself (and our family) on the way forward, and unplugging from all outside media for a bit, I'm slowly finding my way into the sunshine with open eyes ans a v hopeful heart.

5. Watching: House In A Hurry, Sweet Magnolias, Dr. Foster (season 1), Homeland (series finale!), Killing Eve (season 3). Oh, and I started The New Girl on Netflix. 

6. Feeling 90% settled.  All is left is a few organization methods to set in place, setting up the guest rooms, and hanging photos. Feels like, HOME.

7. Binge eating my way thru all the new-to-me sweets.  Current obsession: Prinzen Rolle Cremys. I could wax poetic about all the sweet treats consumed in my 98 days here. 

8. My affinity for smartwatches continues. I got an Apple Watch! To be continued of how it ranks against my Fitbit Versa.