Month: August 2024

Recaps of the good and bad moments of this month

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Goodbye August. Thank you for this time. It’s been a chaotic month.

Now when the summer is officially over (here in Sweden it is) and first day off fall (for me) is tomorrow (sep 1rst) it’s time to say thank you for this month and share some recaps of August 2024. This year’s August has been good but also bad. How have your August been?

Good; I started in school again ● my son started school again after summer break ● I have begun to go to the gym often this month ● I have been trying to eat better (which I have. especially when my husband and son eats pizza or I’m with my friend. I always pick salad) ● I made this blog ● I work on getting my photographer brain back ● my husband surprised me with a birthday gift (few days late) ~ I will show it later.

Bad; My mental health is still bad but a lot better than it was in the beginning of the year ● I had to say goodbye to my beloved little girl Toulula ● My birthday (I dislike my birthday since I was a kid ~ Family reasons)

So now when September is here (already tomorrow) I hope the month will be much better for me. one thing I know already is that in September, my husband and I celebrate 8 years together ~ now that’s insane. Neither one of us didn’t think we would last but here we are. lol.

(more has happened in August but I can not remember it all right now)

What was your yay and nay with August month?

One powerful, strong and inspirational quote I think you will like

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I apologize | weekend plans | powerful quote

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Hello, good evening or goodmorning – depending where in the world you are ☺️ for me it’s soon night so goodnight from me.

it’s finally weekend and that means, quality time with my son (no school etc). Fun! But also deep cleaning of the home is doing. I do deep cleaning about once a weekend or every other weekend. Depending how it looks like. Also home spa night on Sunday ~ I’m thinking of dyeing my hair but I’m not sure yet.

deep cleaning for me is actually what it sound like.. cleaning of everything, vaccuum the beds, air blankets, pillows, wash windows etc. Husband is working. Hard? yup but hey, I’m a SAHM (apparently. lol) and I try to teach my son how to clean, do laundry and the every day daily life. He has autism and I don’t really know how to teach him things like in school but luckily I can teach him daily life stuff, words etc (my son is non verbal so we practice a lot on pronouncing words etc)

This week has been very low on workout activity for me. Reason? I felt ill ~ like I was about to get sick. But it didn’t break out so hopefully it was just a feeling so I can go back to the gym next week. New month, new goals, new chapter. Let’s go!

Well im off to bed. I apologize for a weird post this time. I hope you all have a beautiful day/evening/night.

Goodnight ♡

Well.. how do I feel?

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How are you feeling right now?

well, if I should be honest.. not so good. Today has been chaotic and stressful (as usual). Back behind the schooldesk for the second this for this semester and I honestly feel very bad.

I’m doing math in school. Math is supposed to be simple people say but honestly,  for me it’s harder than me learning a new language.

When I was in middle school etc I never got help by teachers with math and english so I taught myself english (there for I apologize in advance for bad spelling and grammar) and I tried to do math on this school (course 1) but I broke down, crying and hiding. I felt so stupid and like a failure. My then teacher spoke to an other teacher and now iam re-doing the math from start which is fantastic. But being back behind the schooldesk after summer break is brutal. I have forgotten how to calculate, must ask teacher for everything.

I wanted to break down today but I didn’t.

so the question from wordpress today How are you feeling right now? Honestly, bad. Today’s memories are going on repeat in my head and I can’t stop think of everything. How much of a failure iam etc. But hey, it’s just a feeling and thoughts.

Ok enough with bad energy in here.

four beauties

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I saw them today at my school. people were looking at me weirdly because I was standing, sitting down etc to take pictures. Worth it

Lessons I’ve learned in the past year

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I have learned a lot of lessons for the past year. I learn everyday to be honest. Sometimes I do same mistake but differently. Sometimes I do things I didn’t know and Sometimes I do things just because. But it’s hard to remember everything you have done for a year that has taught you a lesson but some you will always remember. Just because you put yourself in focus

What I have learned? ● iam too kind and generous so I had to get myself out of it and become more selfish ● that it is okey to ask for help ● it’s ok to have bad days ● it’s ok to be in sad/depressed time ● you do not need toxic people in your life – cut them out! ● always stay true to yourself no matter what ● love is too strong ●●● and so much more. Well  I know it’s a lot more but these are just a few that actually has got stuck in my head that I try to focus on. oh and also “hair grows out”.

Toxic people has no space in your life. Protect yourself, your soul, your heart and your energy. You do not need fake people in your life.  You do have to put your foot on the ground and show everyone who you are. Stop being a people pleaser. Stop being a doormat. Stop being that “friend” everyone needs but is not there when you need them. Removing/cutting people out of my life has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever taken.  The freedom. The weight of my shoulders and heart disappeared.

what lessons have you learned?

September goals | Blog, Life and weightloss ● nervous but excited

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September is coming up and it goes fast! Wow. Can’t believe that it’s soon September and only 3 months left of 2024. That’s crazy!

I was thinking of making a small list every month (motivation/goals) list. You can join me as well 🥰 Let me know if you join this idea!

September 2024 goals ●●● BLOG RELATED; Grow so I reach 10 followers ● Blog at least once per day ~ if time, Blog two posts or more ● Share more photographs I take ●●● LIFE RELATED; Weightloss = gym at least twice per week. If time, try three ● -2kg (explaining this below) ●●●

sounds like a small little list that I hopefully can achieve 🥰 Looking forward to see the list at the end of September 🥰 Maybe you wanna join and make your own list of goals per month? Fun!

-2kg part; long story short. I was hysterical of losing weight two years ago when I lost so much in weight on 3 months. My brain didn’t follow the speed as my body shrunk and that wasn’t good. I was a maniac, I barely ate just to lose weight etc. Before my goals were 50kg on 5 months for an example.  So now I’m trying to calm my head and take it slow.

Capturing the very last little beauty of the summer

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last beauty .

Cozy celebration with my family | blessed with all love

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I‘m honestly very blessed to have my son and husband. Just us three. It’s enough for me. I’m not a party girl so big celebrations isn’t my thing.

While our son was in school, me and my husband went to the city. Some shopping (showing later) and I wanted lunch from Ikea so we went there. We tried Tiramisu (or how it spells) and it was not a cake for me. Luckily they had carrot cake so I took that! Happy happy me!

We left at 8.45am and went back home at 2pm. At home we gave E dinner and afterwards we had a small celebration for me. Maybe til weekend we will have a family day to celebrate me (depends if husband is working or not) . We had some cake but that’s it 🎂 Cozy time though 🥰

#blessedwithalllove

birthday girl!

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even my phone wish me happy birthday 🎂 🥰

Today is my birthday.  Crazy how fast the year has passed. Happy birthday to me 🥰