Filthy Casual for Life

Life has not been kind to me the past month and a half. Life has not been kind to those around me, either. For those of you struggling with whatever life is throwing your way, I virtually hug you in solidarity.

Kidneys. They hurt. Like, really, really hurt. It’s hard to concentrate. It’s hard to sleep. I end up exhausted and irritable.

Diabetes. Because the kidneys are deciding to suck, the diabetes is slowly growing out of control. I’ve had two really high readings this week, and that’s not normal. I’m going to have to make some adjustments to get back on track.

I’m tired of being exhausted, confused, irritable, unfocused. So, I decided I need to embrace the little things and work my way back up.

Have you ever heard of Buff City Soaps? There is one by our grocery store. I always looked at it wanting to go in and explore, but never did. On a whim, I asked the husband to take me. I found a wonderland of bar soaps! Currently, I am using the Holly-Day soap. It is described as having “notes of lemon, honey, pomegranate, almond, and vanilla.” I don’t know that I smell all of that, but it is a pleasant scent. Their soaps are plant based, contain no animal fat, contains simple ingredients, and handmade daily (if you’re into that sort of thing). We also got a free sample of their laundry detergent. It literally took the dog smell out of my blanket. However, the cost. Yikes. I can’t justify the cost LOL. Their soaps, in general, are pricey. $9 a bar. I would consider it a luxury item. I am blessed that I can afford a $9 bar of soap on a whim.

Yes. It’s only mid-November. I already have my house Christmas tree up. Now, I have my work Christmas tree up. It’s not finished. I have an army of Hello Kitty ornaments on their way to adorn all of the empty spots. When I am 100% finished, expect to see an update. I also ordered a cute pink tree skirt to go around it. I am blessed that I can afford to spend money on such a non-essential thing.

I’m trying really hard to find joy in the smallest things. I am hoping they will grow to bigger things and that this funk I am in goes away. I hope for clarity and peace. I could really use some of that right about now.