A Little More Sunshine This Sunday
Hi friends,
This Sunday looks a little different because I'm writing to you from Key West!
Sometimes a change of scenery is exactly what you need. A little sunshine, some salty air, nowhere important to be, and hopefully a drink with a tiny umbrella in it. 😂
Over the next couple of weeks, I'm looking forward to slowing down, spending time with my family, exploring, eating entirely too much good food, and sharing some of it with all of you along the way.
But vacation or not, I couldn't let Sunday go by without a little Sunday Sparkle.
So grab your coffee, or something a little more tropical if you're feeling adventurous, and let's catch up from Key West. 🌴☀️
Sunshine, Suitcases and a Little Chaos
Getting ready for vacation always sounds relaxing until you actually have to get ready for vacation. 😂
Between packing, deciding what I absolutely "need" to bring, and somehow convincing myself that several bags and wigs are completely reasonable vacation essentials, we've officially made it to Key West.
I'll be sharing plenty while we're here, but I'm also trying to remember to put the phone down occasionally and actually enjoy where I am.
Expect some Key West adventures, a bunch of fashion, plenty of wigs, probably a handbag or two, and whatever completely unexpected conversations we manage to get ourselves into this week.
Vacation Roll Call
We're changing things up a little for the Key West Edition.
Instead of spotlighting a few individual comments this week, I want to hear from all of you.
What's your perfect vacation?
Beach chair and absolutely no plans?
Exploring from sunrise until someone forces you to stop?
Disney until your feet physically refuse to continue?
Mountains, cruises, road trips, international adventures, or staying home where nobody can bother you? 😂
Tell me where you're going and what you're doing.
And if you've been to Key West, I especially want to know the one thing you think I absolutely cannot leave without doing.
Vacation Rules
This week's Shine in Your Living is simple.
Eat the dessert.
Wear the ridiculous sunglasses.
Order the fruity drink.
Take the picture even if your hair isn't cooperating.
Stay up too late.
Sleep in if you want to.
And please stop worrying about whether you're "too old" to do something that makes you happy.
I'm in Key West. I'm officially declaring those the rules this week. 😂🌴
Life gives us plenty of opportunities to be serious.
Take the opportunities to be ridiculous, too.
You Don't Have to Earn the Break
Sometimes we become so accustomed to taking care of everything and everyone that slowing down actually makes us uncomfortable.
There's always another thing that could be done.
Another person who needs something.
Another email.
Another load of laundry.
Another reason to say, "I'll relax when..."
Here's your reminder that the sentence doesn't always need an ending.
You are allowed to rest simply because you're tired.
You're allowed to have fun without accomplishing anything.
You're allowed to spend an afternoon doing absolutely nothing useful and enjoy every second of it.
Life isn't only about what we accomplish.
Sometimes the best thing we can do is simply be present enough to enjoy it.
So whether your view this Sunday is turquoise water and palm trees or your own backyard, find a little moment that's completely yours.
I'll try to do the same from here. 🌴💗
With love and sparkle,
Tracy
