Hibernation

So if you have been wondering where I have been I have been in serious "move your butt because Christmas is right around the corner, and don't forget about those finals, and oh yeah we have to head to Vegas for Punky's cheer competiton, but don't forget you have to head into the office today" mode. 

So yes friends it has been a bit hectic in the Q household, but now I am giving myself a time out and heading into hibernation mode. I need to take some time to get inspired, eat cookies and catch up with all my blog reading. 

Have an AMAZING holiday and I will see you all next week!!!!! 

Just What I've Been Waiting For

I am pretty thrilled to have this week over with, it was one of those weeks that was a disaster from the moment I woke up on Monday morning. But the weekend is here and we are headed up to Disneyland on Sunday for a little family fun. I haven't been there in probably 5 years even though it is so close, I have to say I am pretty excited!!

Hope you all have a wonderful couple of days and we will meet again next week.

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Two Steppin'

Sometimes you have to find a good way to let loose during the day and release some stress. I use to be the type of person who would say I would relax later - you know once the weekend comes, or when this project is done, or as soon as this final is over. The problem is like most people another project usually follows, there are errands to run on the weekends, and after the semester you have to deal with the things that you have been putting off at home. So I made a promise that I would find a way to unwind for at least a few minutes everyday, a mini mental health break. 

Enter my new afternoon ritual...

When Punky and I get home in the afternoon before we do anything we pick a song, turn up the volume, and sing and dance our little hearts out. I will be honest and say most days it is a Selena Gomez song, but I look forward to this part of my day and it is pretty incredible how afterwards I feel ready to tackle what the afternoon may hold.

So what about you guys, what are some fun ways that you handle stress?

A Note To Myself

Feeling slightly overwhelmed this week and it's only Tuesday.

I always feel pulled in a thousand different directions and I really am getting better at handling it. I just have to tell myself that things always have a way of working out exactly like they are suppose to, although sometimes it is hard to remember that.

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All She Wants For Christmas

I am happy to report that I got a few things crossed of my shopping list this weekend, I am a heavy online shopper so that makes it a bit easier. I did head out to the mall and nearly had a panic attack from all the noise, traffic and blaring music in the stores - are there people who enjoy the frenzied holiday shopping, and if so what am I missing?

As you may have guessed the MOST important person on my list is Punky and I thought I would share with you what is on the wish list of a very free-spirited 10 year old. Enjoy!!

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Most of these things I wouldn't mind for myself, truth be told. And why wasn't there a Bubble Writing Guide book when I was 10?!?

Morning Mouse

I would very much like to have these sparkly Marc Jacobs flats to go along with my bowl of Fruit Loops, please. 

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Blue Sky Hello

Hello all you wonderful people!! Did you have a wonderful turkey day? 

I unplugged last week and spent the week holed up with Z and Punky - it was pretty quiet and uneventful - my idea of perfection. It is important with as much as we are connected these days to take a moment and allow yourself to enjoy the sun shine, blue sky, and family.

Did I get done all I planned and hoped to - no, but it's ok because I was able to catch up on a few things and I am not going to dwell on what I didn't do. I am feeling quite energized and with the semester end a mere two weeks away I hope this feeling lasts. 

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